crappieperchhunter

Debbe is currently taking a microsoft word/excel course at Durham College here in Oshawa. Every Tuesday night. She picked a class that will be done before May 1st so it doesn't interfere with any time spend in Caygeon this summer. She is very happy with the course and has learned a lot of practical useful things that have made her job at work much easier. I know Oshawa is out of your way Meely, but I'm sure a college closer will offer up the same classes. Like I said she is enjoying it and learning something to boot. I'm still a looooonnnggg way from being computer savy, so it's good that one of us has a touch of the geek going for them. Just a heads up though, don't be thinking you will have a room full of college kids. Everyone in Debbe's class is 35+ Middle agers just trying to upgrade there skillz. Good luck with it Meely. I used to have an old neighbor who told me "Knowledge is a good thing, and it's not heavy to carry around with you". I always liked that phrase.

No cats but you 2 got out and enjoyed the afternoon. Nice pics and thx for sharin.

Have always had great results with Canadian Tires top of the line latex, and if you are not in a big hurry keep checking there flyers as it comes on sale quit a bit. So you end up paying low grade paint prices for the good stuff. There semi gloss is perfect for any interior jobs. Not too shiny and easy to scrub. Fairly thick so it goes on nice without being drippy. Best advise I can give you...always do 2 coats. Even if the can says one coat coverage and it looks good after one coat...do 2. Also as someone has already mentioned NEVER paint acrylic over latex. And I always do primer first. it may not be necessary, but I find starting over from a white primer base has always made the finished work look better. BINZ primer dries in 45 minutes and can go over acrylic or latex so that takes that problem out of the equation as well. I am not a painter but I enjoy painting and my finished work is always nice. Feel free to PM if you need anymore advice or have anymore questions.

Note to self....That Meely character maybe onto something. :worthy:

My parents had a cottage on the Bruce just South of Tobermory on a little Lake called Larry's Lake. Willow Creek was about 2 miles away. Always saw rattlers over in that area just sunning themselves on the gravel road. If we where up for a weeks holidays in the summer and I didn't see at least one snake during the week I felt cheated!!!

Did a 150KM round trip commute from Oshawa to West end of Toronto for over 2 years. Actually enjoyed the 45-60 minute run each way. Gave me time to think/plan/relax. Basically it comes down to who you are. You either have a commuter's mindset or you don't. It's not about money it's about what works best for you. Good luck making a decision.

Nothing works better then stinky old lunge roe. And if you can get a skein from a +50 fish...that's better then Christmas!!!. PM me if you wanna know how I cure mine. Stirring....Stirring....

11:36 PM....almost missed it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend. Get some of that ice melted up there so we can fish crappies in a month!!!! Looks like Maribeth is still spoiling you. All my best, Regards, Steve

Buckster listen to my buddy. NOBODIES roe outfishes his.

I have never fished for chrome up your way...so I really can't help you there. However if your main goal is to get a fish for the table...well...Rainbows are one of the worst tasting freshwater fish out there. And I have eaten plenty of freshwater fish. Rockbass and suckers caught in cold water are even far superior in MHO. If you just want to wet a line and hook a few fish....well they are alot of fun. But for food...do yourself a favour and target something else.

My chiropractor and old team mate in our thursday night hockey....Larry Down. Which doesn't really mean anything unless you get his middle name as well, which happens to be Neale. I never met him until we where adults, but he told me he used to get ribbed alot when he was younger.

Got up yesterday morning and my PC just would not boot up anymore. The last time this happened my computer "vet" told me...if it happens again I strongly suggest the old girl be put down. Brought the new baby home last night. I like it alot but there will be a learning curve for sure. My first question to you MAC people out there. How do I take a picture I have saved in my email and make it my wallpaper? I have a nice picture of our cottage that I have used for this on a couple PC's but I can't get er done on the MAC. Any help would be appreciated. I'm just trying to personalize the new babies room!!!

My Johnson will be 45 this summer. The cowling has faded just a little but that son of a gun just won't die !!!

Nice turtle pics. A few years back right around this time a buddy and I out rainbow fishing in Oshawa creek saw a turtle crawl out of the water and lay on a big chunk of ice. Now after seeing your pics I can say I have saw a turtle this early twice. Thanx for sharing.

I betcha the washroom line ups would be just brutal !!! Or worse all those people would just say forget the lines...and just do there business in the surf.....nice. Blue water Saturday morning...warm yellow water by Sunday afternoon.

Beansie...you beat me to it. I was looking for Brit Steve as well...LOL.

Wish I could...but... I gotta work. You and the big guy ice a few for me. In the mean time, dust off that vex for me and I'll see you in April when the perch are on. Good luck, Steve

A source of mine told me that this board will have a seperate fishing and none fishing forum...after the LEAFS win the cup!!!

What's that they say....if it doesn't kill you....it at least lets you go new vehichle shopping. Something like that anyway. Sorry for your poopy day Cliff...but I'm glad you are OK. Count your blessings and take care of yourself....and watch out for those Kawartha Lakes Drivers!!! I cringe every summer when we are in Caygeon alot.

Ignore him Rich. He won't be there long. One good hookset will prolly tear one of his arms clean off. Then he'll be off to the hospital and you will have the place to yourself again. I actually feel sorry for him and those pathetic guns he has!

Jeez Kyle sorry to hear about Tucker's bad luck. I'm rooting for things to work out. Those little bugger's look all soft and cuddly....but they are pretty darn tough too! All the best, Steve

Was at Port Bolster on Tuesday then wandered over to Salvation Army Road for a boo. Glare ice an inch thick with 1-3 inches of water under it, all on top of the other ice. If the water under the surface ice doesn't refreeze before all this snow gets piled on it, I can't see it being any fun for bikes, but I would think sleds would be fine. Dress warm and have fun.

Teether all the way !!! But I gotta tell yah, I'll be grabbing one for Debbe if I can get one local. She is a Horton's junkie and I know she would get a kick outta it. Besides her key chain weighs about 50LBS already. She wouldn't even notice a difference by sticking that little guy on there.

I noticed no mention of drinking Tim Horton's coffee OR any reference to the word EH. Oversights I am sure.

I personally try to follow the path "Do on to other's...yadda yadda". I think that's the way to be. However certain people bring out the worst in me. Case in point, our vending machine guy at work. Machines empty on weekends...we work weekends. Best before dates on meals, and milk...well I think he regards them as GUIDELINES only. Machines stealing your change and in ill repair...I think you get the picture. So anyway our coffee machines dies and after 2 months he replaces it with a machine that has NO CREAM. In the meantime we now have got a coffee maker set up in our work area. After much complaining about no cream he has started putting creamers in the cold vending machine and leaving that slot as free. I stopped taking my own cream to work...I just steal his when I'm making my coffee. Don't feel guilty at all. I figure if he is going to be such a dick to all of us, a little payback is in order. Same with check out people at the grocery store. The good ones I always tell them when I have something under my cart. The ones who are useless and more interested in chatting with there friends I never tell. If they don't notice too bad. I got no time or respect for people who have no time or respect for me or there job.