Hi, I'm Carl Natale, the guy in charge of MaineToday.com's Outdoors section. I'm also a registered Maine sea kayak guide, an avid (winter) hiker, cross country skier, casual biker and a car camper. Here are my adventures.
All about the gear
I found a few stuff sacks and a first aid kit at Mardens on Tuesday for some decent prices. There were some decent deals on Thermarests but I could live without a new one so I passed.
It's that time of year that people are looking to add more gear to their lives. In case you're looking for the big stuff, I got a few leads for you.
Bikes
The Great Maine Bike Swap is Sunday. It's a good chance to get a second-hand bike.
Kayaks
If I had a dime for every time someone said "Hey if you know if anyone selling a kayak...." Well I know someone. The Complete Paddler in Denmark is going out of business. He's selling his boats and gear at a discount. That's too bad. I have talked casually with Jim Stanicki a couple times, and he strikes me as a decent guy. I hope everything works out for him.
If you can wait a month, the Lincoln Canoes & Kayaks consignment sale is May 17-18. It's also an opportunity to get rid of your extra boat.
If you score a new (to you) bike or boat, let me know where.
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It's tick season and I'd like to remind everyone that Lyme Disease is on the rise.
Be sure and do a "tick check" of your body every night, if you have pets be sure to check them and remember pets can carry ticks into the home so even if you have'nt been outdoors do a body check.
Important things to remember; Never touch the tick with your hands.CDC suggests the use of tweezers.
Know what a female Deer Tick looks like , use a magnifying glass, ticks are tiny.
Know the signs to look for of Lyme Disease, not everyone gets the bulls eye rash.
Knowledge is power !
Posted by LoisHave a safe and sunny summer.
April 24, 2008 12:42 PM