There are several kinds of compasses, one kind to attach to the map, one kind to attach to your thumb. The thumb-compass is used mostly by orienteers who just want to run fast, and this is the kind of compass I normally use.
Category: Outdoors
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Garmin Fit ANT+ for iOS
Here are my impressions of Garmin’s ANT+ adapter and Garmin FIT iOS application.
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St-Ambroise Vintage Ale 2011
This is another special brew from St. Ambroise.
When you see this special packaging, you know that you will get quality. A very smooth beer, with lots of flavour going on. I would cellar a few of these and try them 8-10 months later. This has the traits of an amazing brew.
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Think Twice About The Ice!
With colder weather finally upon us, many outdoor enthusiasts are hitting the slopes, trails, lakes and rivers to enjoy winter activities like snowmobiling and skating. But with the unseasonably warm weather in some areas of the country, thin ice is a serious threat. (more…)
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Ticks and Lyme disease in Nova Scotia
Ticks in Nova Scotia
Widespread in the Eastern US. In Canada, it has been collected in Ontario, Quebec, and all Atlantic provinces.
In Image – Top: nymph, Blacklegged ticks. Bottom: dog ticks.