Field Journal

For Some Christmas Came Early This Year… Esnagami Wilderness Lodge - July 24 to 30, 2021

3.09.2021 by Harold Ball

The Night Before Christmas, is a poem that was first published anonymously in 1823, and then later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837.

Esnagami Wilderness Lodge - June 12 to 19, 2021

2.07.2021 by Harold Ball

Before putting pen to paper, I like to craft a theme that will provide the overall framework for each of my journal entries, and so with sincere thanks to Kenny, who as always provides me with plenty of material to work with, I’ve decided to entitle this narrative: Just in Case

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Esnagami Wilderness Lodge – The Ultimate “Staycation”

21.01.2021 by Harold Ball

Stay what? “Staycation” A word that has become part of our regular vocabulary now that we are living with, or some might say in the shadow of COVID 19.

Keeping Up with the Paraprosdokians - Beaverland Camp - September 16 to 23, 2020

7.10.2020 by Harold Ball

As always, I try to keep these installments of our Beaverland journal somewhat interesting and unique, notwithstanding the fact that it’s indeed a herculean task, because let’s face it – we’re not all that interesting and/or unique to begin with - and as a result, I don’t have all that much raw material to work with.

Not So Long Ago – at a Fishing Lodge Far, Far Away…

6.09.2020 by Harold Ball

Esnagami Wilderness Lodge Revisited

Esnagami Wilderness Lodge - June 12 to 21, 2020

14.07.2020 by Harold Ball

The COVID Chronicles Given the world's ongoing COVID 19 travails and tribulations, we didn't know if our trip was even going to happen until the beginning of June, which was when Eric finally recieved the green light to open. "Partially" open that is, because given that the International Border was going to remain closed until the end of June (it's now closed until the end of August) none of his American guests who were planning to be at the lodge were going to be allowed into Canada anytime soon. Fortunately, he had enough Canadian guests booked to make opening the lodge viable from a business standpoint. Day 1'st - "Moving" Day We were down from our usual group of ten…

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The We Work For Food Construction Company – XI

22.09.2019 by Harold Ball

The We Work for Food Construction Company (WWFFCC) – 11 We’ve Been Rebranded!

Ya B’y - 83 Feet is Where the Cod Are At!

22.08.2019 by Harold Ball

It’s fair say that I’ve now fished from coast to coast this year – well almost. While in Chile, I travelled along the coast of the Pacific before fishing several rivers that ran to the sea - this being the “almost” part - and just recently, got in some Cod jigging on Conception Bay North, in Newfoundland.

Beaverland 2019 - The Cabin 14 Symphony - TEMPUS FUGIT - A Movement in Five Parts

15.08.2019 by Harold Ball

I usually don’t begin these narratives with much, if any of a preamble, or in this case an Overture, but given the challenges we encountered in getting the dates straight, an explanation of sorts is, in my opinion, required.

Esnagami Wilderness Lodge – June 14 to 22

10.08.2019 by Harold Ball

Day 1 Tripus Overlaptus While under normal circumstances, normal being something in rather short supply this year – particularly for me – I have about a twelve day gap between my week at Beaverland Camp and Esnagami Wilderness Lodge, and at least another six or seven day hiatus before heading off to Great Bear Lake.

The Patagonia – February 22 to March 3, 2019

25.03.2019 by Harold Ball

Day 1st - Are We There Yet??? Truth be told, the total distance traveled together with good buddy Eric Lund throughout our stay was just over 10,000 km. – or about 6300 miles - not including the return trip, which would have brought the overall total to something north of 20,000 km.