No affiliation, and I don't know his credentials, but this guy makes a pretty good case to leave the bobbins alone.
Note: Some cursing, potentially NSFW
Yes, Nova Scotia. That picture was taken somewhere south of Cheticamp, and north of Margaree Harbour, on the west end of the Cabot Trail.
The other picture was actually taken in NY state, on my way east.
I am slowly but surely working on a ride report.