Shameless Plug

[Dave Osborn]

I might get in trouble for this, but here goes....

My friend Ferdy Goode is one of the finest birch bark canoe (and more!) builders on the planet. There are a couple of things posted on E-Bay about his work that are worthy of at least a look, if not purchase.

http://shop.ebay.com/beaverbarkcanoes1949/m.html

humbly...
Dave

 

[MGC]

The canoes are very nice but the shoes are spectacular.
Outstanding display of skill!

 

[Kathryn Klos]

We have an autographed copy!

I'll shamelessly offer the link to the video I made of the most recent Jag Lake event, which shows Ferdy's most recent canoe in-progress at his very cool rustic camp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVytPb4bDng

 

[Dave Wermuth]

I disagree

I do not think you should limit Ferdy to best on the planet. i would suggest best in the universe. Really. i have a signed porcupine quill dragonfly on bark that is Universally admired.
Ferd is one of the finest craftsman of ancient technologies that we have. Ive also got his book.
I'll always remember the time he slammed on the brakes and looked at Dave O. and Dave looked at Ferd, there was a 'did you see what i saw' look between the two of you. He then backed up to the spot and then we stopped along the road. That was my first taste of fresh, free range, organic, wild leeks. Good stuff.

 

[Dave Osborn]

I remember! Wild leeks as far as they eye could see!!
Yummy!