How to Rib a Canoe

[Fitz]

Some members on the Norumbega Chapter of the WCHA gathered on a rainy Saturday morning to assist in the ribbing of a new canoe. Here are the steps as documented by photojournalist Brendan (age 7):

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Cook the white cedar ribs.

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Add a bunch of wooden canoe nuts...

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and one box of donuts.

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Let new ribs dry thoroughly!

:D

[ 01-15-2006, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: Fitz ]

[Tristan]

Great photos and story! :D :D

[Concordia..41]

:cool: I always wondered how to cook a canoe! (Don't let everyone know about the secret ingredient though...)