crappieperchhunter

I have no experience with any of this Lew. I still have the same counter tops that the builder installed when my house was built in 89. But I can tell you this. My sister-in-law has had quartz and granite and has went to Corian, and believe me money is no object for her cause there loaded. They liked the excellent color choices it offered and are happier with it's performance compared to the other 2. They entertain a lot and like Cliff mentioned above... have had more then one red wine stain to deal with on the quartz and granite.

Same with me Chris. For now I am stuck on 8's...days and afternoons only. But we maybe going back to the 12's. I'm praying for it. Loved the extra days off...and only having to work 2 or 3 days in a row between days off.

I've never had a problem with the night shift. Work 12 hour shifts 7-7,rotating days and nights. When we lived close to Lake Ontario I used to get home in the morning make a coffee or grab a beer... whichever mood I was in... and head down to the lake with the dogs. Let them run around on the beach while I sat back and relaxed and watched the world wake up. It was a routine I really enjoyed.

Well first of all...did you all see the nice little laker in Emil's picture? It was mine Very proud of myself. First one I have iced in almost 30 years!!!!! It was slow for sure but thx again Emil for inviting me along. I had a very enjoyable day. James nice to meet you and your buds today too. And double thx for the supply of Meegs. I promise to put them to good use. Did I already mention that the laker in Emils picture was mine...and that it was my first one through the ice in almost 30 years

Good to hear Jack. It is a nice feeling when you run into honest folks. Back in 83 when I first moved to Oshawa I lost my wallet, coming home from a work Golf tournament/pool party. Prolly fell out on the bus. Noticed the next day and just figured I was screwed. A week later I get a phone call from my dad asking me if I was missing something. Turns out this women found my wallet. All my stuff still had my Fergus addresses on it cause I had just moved and nothing was changed yet. She took the time to track down the address and get my folks phone number and paid out of her own pocket to mail the wallet to my folks. My father wanted to give her something for her troubles but she would not even give her name. She said she just wanted to get the wallet back to its owner. I remember having $12 in my wallet. When it came in the mail, it still had $12 in it. Jack I'm happy you get the chance to meet the person who did this kind thing for you.I never met the woman who returned my wallet and don't even know her name. But I love her anyway.

A sink o smelts...thats what I like to see The ones you put me on last year where the best I ever tasted. Hopefully the cold that is coming will firm up the ice cause I'm dying for a road trip and a feed.

Barbless would be great. But if Roy is going to be eating them be sure to include the antenna...there great toothpicks

Too funny Simon. Thx for sharing. Your kids really don't have to do much to put a smile on your face do they Try to remember just how darn cute cuddly and innocent they where when they become teenagers It helps to get you through it.

So you BUG all of us instead ....just kidding. If it's a good operation and they care about customer satisfaction trust me, they won't think your bugging them at all. And they will be happy to answer any questions you have. But first why don't you sit down for 10 minutes with a pen & paper and try to think of ANYTHING else you want answered. Saves both parties the back and forth hassle.

That is fun too watch...nice toy you got there. I spent my first full day today with my new toy... a Vex a friend sold me. Watching those red lines come up off the bottom to meet your spoon...PRICELESS. Wish I had taken the plunge years ago. Your camera is the next step past that. Thx for posting the vid.

I dunno ...kinda looks a little bit like an Atlantic to me

Very disappointed that this report included no photos of any family member holding there catch with the traditional "solopaddler" pose Nice that everyone got out for a day on the ice. Thx for sharin.

In the late 60's we lived out in the country about 2 miles out of town. Walked around with pellet guns all the time. Every kid in our neighborhood had one. Back in those days for fun we would go for bike rides and look for empty pop bottles in the ditches. Throw them in our carriers on our bikes and when we had enough pedal are butts across town to the corner store. The pop was stored in a cooler full of water. 25 cents worth of return bottles would get you a pop, bag of chips or pink elephant popcorn and a pack of Bazooka Joe bubblegum, with some lame arse cartoon in it to read. Simpler times for sure. But I wouldn't trade it for anything though.

Enjoyed the whole rant...but that part really put a smile on my face. Thx for sharin.

I am not a student...but I am cheap Because of this I waited years before I spent the $$$ on under armour. Wish I had bought it years ago. Absolutely essential gear as far as I am concerned. You get what you pay for IMO. But if you still don't wanna pony up for it try wearing just a t shirt under your gortex jacket. Have your other cloths packed. Once you are settled take your t shirt off if it is wet and then throw all your dry warm stuff on. That,s what I did for years and still do. I just have the under armour on under my floater suit. Once I am settled my polar fleece turtleneck goes on with a hooded sweater on over it.

Could you please PM me the GPS co-ordinates for your location Any day on the water is a good day fishin.

I am starting to have trouble seeing 4LB line just to tie a lure onto it What you have done there is beyond my comprehension. Even with glasses I'd fall way short of making anything look that realistic. Beauty work....well done. And thx for sharin. I never tire of posts like this.

I taught my son to never start a fight. BUT..if someone starts one with you...you have 2 choices. Walk away...OR...keep swinging until the referee breaks it up He's only been in two fights his entire life that I know of. One in a Lacrosse game and another on the street. I'd wager good money that neither party will ever start a 2nd one with him.

I don't own a power auger so my advice might not apply. However I was out yesterday as well. When it is that cold ice often forms on the bottom/back of the blades...the side closest to the ice. This really effects how the blades will cut. If you had ice build up on your power auger there it might have caused the same problems. I carefully whack it off with my scoop and then it cuts normally again.

Keep at it Cliff, you will find them sooner or later. Like I have said before I am very envious. I'd love to be able to walk out of my backyard for a feed of perch bluegills or crappie. BTW have you tried popping a few holes off your dock at dusk? I know I have got some nice bluegills at dusk there in the summer. Perhaps they do the same dance under the ice then too.

That slush is fun isn't it. I was thinking Willow beach next weekend but will go elsewhere now to avoid the slush. Thx for posting this report. It saves me some frustration next weekend.

douG I have also been making the no knead bread in the cast iron pot. Probably the same thing you are doing. Nothing could be simpler that's for sure. The crust is perfect every time. But the bread is very dense. We really enjoy it and I pretty much make it every time we have pasta, but I also wish I knew how to tweak the recipe to make the bread a little lighter. If I have a breakthrough I will be sure to pass any info on to you.

Well done Emil. Thx for the fish porn. My buddy and I got ignored by perch at Port Bolster this morning. Glad to see someone got bit today. Be more careful next time around those buckets. I don't think telling the boss you need to take some time off work because you had a bucket accident is going to fly

Can't help you with any of the leg work Gerritt. But I used to work with a fellow who took a weeks vacation every winter and ran the snowmobile trails up Cochrane way. He said the trails up there are fantastic and that Cochrane is a snowmobilers paradise so I would assume rentals might be a good possibility up there. He did bed and breakfast places alone the way and really had a great time. He wasn't a fisherman at all..but I know the area has it's share of fishing destinations. He was so enthusiastic about his vacation every winter...almost made me wanna check into it myself sometime. Just a suggestion G...wish I could be more helpful.

I could only handle about 5 seconds worth...does it get better or worse?