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I just heard it summed up perfectly " it's better to be 6' apart than 6' under. I am taking this very seriously, I have COPD, high blood pressure and I am 74 so considered high risk. I am not ready to cash out yet, I have already paid for my reservation for Myrtle Beach for next winter and I fully intend to use it. I am not finding it hard to self quarantine, I have more than enough food, powdered milk apples, carrots, potatoes....... I could easily stay isolated for a month or more except for medications and I still have a 3 week supply of them. I only have 8 more days of voluntary self quarantine but you can be sure that when that is over I'll still be extremely careful. All of a sudden I don't feel quite so invincible!

If not the sexiest, at least the most popular right now LOL

People are doing some crazy stuff, during this "crises". Had a customer steal two rolls of toilet paper and a bottle of hand sanitizer, out of the customer's washroom? Hope her fingers poke through when she wipes her ass. LOL Dan.

I'm currently having one of those parent moments when you don't know whether to be proud as F or kidnap your son. Have learned that #1 Son has taken a cot and apparently moved into his local Township office. He is the Communications Director, responsible for all computer/tech etc including all the equipment he's installed over the years that runs both the water filtration and sewer plants throughout the entire township. He is also the Emergency coordinator and not sure he's actually slept in a couple weeks. Another on the front line that better not become a casualty. If you're not taking this Covid matter seriously and are out there spreading it, I'll kill you if it doesn't !

Alcohol is a really good disinfectant works best as a throat cleanser

Manufacturers did not go offshore to make the same margins. The cost of goods sold and retail prices really have nothing to do with each other. The cost of goods sold is measured as contribution margin and like any company the higher the CM the better. Retail pricing is what the market will bear based on the value proposition of the product..ie quality, service or reliability. Companies are finally seeing that the costs associated with offshore manufacturing are far greater than initially calculated. The cost of shipping has increased, scrap rates, warranty work, training, logistics management, supply management, and the one we all hate...cost of quality. Hence many companies are in fact retreating to N. America and using technology to lower the cost of goods sold instead of cheaper labour. The really smart manufacturers are increasing the number of key performance indicators (KPI) and starting to measure things like machine and labour efficiencies, and setup variances. Productivity is key. Good news for Canada is the exchange rate...yes i know it kills us for buying US products, but US companies see Canadian businesses as a great place for sourcing product. This good news for Canadian manufacturers and their employees. US companies get roughly a 15% discount on exchange alone when they buy Canadian. Sorry for the long winded explanation...I spent a lot of time working to fix manufacturing companies that were too fat and inefficient to make money.

I knew mine were ugly. Nice ties . When I slow down,I can do better work, I just screwed around with what I had . Some of the ones I watched on you tube were crazy long to tie. I am not that dedicated yet, but when life slows down, I am sure I will . For the life of me though, I can not get that dub to go tight on the thread . Thats why I prefer CDC feathers . Will even bulk up with peacock heral .

When you're in quarantine but the weather is great

That side of the lake this year made ice way better then this side. There was reports guys still out on ATV,s chasing the yella bellies. 18-14 inches of ice .

X2 Ten times over! Dan.

Awesome shots! nice work!

I;d suggest a J-cloth wetted with bleach and kept in a baggie.

Seen a guy at Cabelas . Almost thought it was Wayne. He had a box load of gas cans full of petro .

Bring yer cleats ,,,,,,,,,,,

The smiles of the little ones says it all. I hope the ice is gone soon, planning a trip to Georgina for perch next month which isn't far off.

Just now announcing Ohio going on 'lockdown' at 1PM tomorrow...details still coming out. And yes Misfish...being diligent is all you can do to protect yourself.

Limited time, isolation packs

Thanks Gil I thought they were some nymph ,but never seen them with the legs like that.

Those are stonefly nymphs!here are some ive tied! I found them tedious especially the legs!

Those are bead and conehead Whooly Buggers bud.

Oh yeah! The fond memories of parenting. LOL Dan.