Jen

I have been following your posts as well... have you ever done a nice job. Then as I am scrolling down through the pictures I get to the one with the prop... and go ouch... that had to make your heart show up in your throat? Enjoy all the effort you have put into that boat... and catch lots of fish... Cheers Jen

Way to go Ryan... and Mike, putting the rod aside to ensure a successful day is always hard ... but for our kids we will do just about anything to see the kinds of smiles you caught in those pictures... Glad you enjoyed your day and thanks for the post. It was good to read. Cheers, Jen

Awesome report... well written and wonderful to read. It is definately about the journey! Great pictures!

It was a very good weekend, thought I would add a couple more pictures... The public boat launch was a "joy" to say the least... water was a cool 41 degrees, although for the end of April I would have to say we couldn't have done better weather wise... Spending the weekend with Family doing something you love can not be beat...

We bought 1300 feet of lakefront property 9 years ago, it is on a small lake that doesn't have swimming and very few homes... quiet and peaceful to say the least... We will build there someday, but for now it is a little piece of heaven. Good Luck in your search.

Know ppl who live up in Hanover... and drive through Durham often on the way North. Jen

I am betting everyone at your place did a little happy dance. Congrats... nothing like removing the conditions that have kept you up all night wondering and knowing that you have a date with a new home very soon! Enjoy Jen

Hope it turns out to be just the regular variety of vermiculite and you can happily go ahead with the purchase of the house you found. Will look for your post. Cheers Jen

I have completed many house inspections where the home inspector has suggested testing on either plumbing coverings or insulation that may contain asbestos, in all of those circumstances I advised my clients to have the suspect materials tested. The sellers usually have no problem with doing this. Have your agent extend the condition on house inspection on an amendment to cover the amount of time this will take and add a clause that states what your expectations are. A lab at McMaster recently did testing for a seller when my buyer requested that the plaster covering the radiator pipes be tested. The results for asbestos were negative and the deal went through. It is all about piece of mind and due diligence. Since you are in Burlington Tony, it might be an option to have the test done at McMaster, if you want the information on who to contact I have all the paperwork at my office and can look it up. PM me if you would like. Cheers Jen On a side note, if you love the property, then I am sure your agent can work something out with the sellers if there are health issues. These sorts of things are pretty standard findings when it comes to home inspections. Better to be safe.

Allergies are totally scary things... From reading all the stories here it is amazing how many people you know in your everyday that could actually die from something as small as a bee or as easily found as a peanut...Thank Goodness for epi pens.

Couple more pics from today!

Yet again I have had the opportunity to meet another wonderful member of the OFC community. Thank you so much Dave, for hanging out with me today. Had a great day! Not to mention all the tips I picked up along the way. Now lets just see if I can get my kids out there and onto the kind of fishing we had today. Again, Thanks

I as well would love to go, if I knew where any of those places were... Spent today with my line in the water again and not one bite... it is getting terribly frustrating. If you can not find a fishing partner for tomorrow Dave, drop me a pm. Cheers, Jen

It really depends on : If you have one of those descaler buckets that I saw in a post somewhere, Skin on or off - see above, as if you leave it on that little toy would be mighty nice and if your three children are all HELPING- if that is the case, plan on an entire day. It is all worth it in the end! Cheers, Jen

Way to Go Dave!! Great fish! Hope you are feeling better soon, very much looking forward to getting together with all of Team "Up Scalers" Cheers, Jen

Sorry Roy, I was no where to be found at almost 9pm at night... I was on the 407 with Corey, driving back from Bass Pro to get myself to work by 9:30. What the heck happened to you , we waited at Corey's work but you just didn't show up before we had to leave... Maybe next time!! thanks for the roll call though! Cheers, Jen

There is nothing more I could add to the posts already made here! Other than WOW!!!!!!!! To everyone here for having such big hearts... a little bit of hope goes a very very long way! May our thoughts, wishes and prayers be with them as they walk through each and every day! Jen (It was wonderful meeting everyone today! What great people each and every one of you are!)

I thought you were meeting me at Corey's work Roy... geeze... now it is too late for me to drive all that way! Maybe next time! Although I am sure you will be there in spirit. Cheers, Jen

Welcome to OFC, you will definately find a ton of advice and great people here. Cheers, Jen

Hmm, it seems I will be there as well, although, since Sonny has given me a ton of homework, reading and preparation and Easton has a list of chores as long as his arm that need doing, I am not sure I will be on time. LOL. Very much looking forward to it! With all of us up that way we should think of getting together somewhere! Just a thought... when not fishing of course. (somehow I think I am going to be very busy on the water and should possibly bring a sleeping bag for the boat, thanks Bro!) Cheers to all, not long now! Jen

Very much looking forward to meeting all of you ... See you this evening... Cheers, Jen

See you guys there tomorrow... Looking forward to it... I will be there with Corey Gerritt and Easton, I am sure they will be easy to spot! Cheers, Jen

Happy birthday to you Brian... I hope it was an awesome day or atleast had a few awesome moments! Cheers, Jen

Get well soon Gary, don't push yourself too hard. Cheers, Jen

Thank you for sharing that video, if everyone pitched in just a little bit the world would be a much more beautiful place. That was hard work... Kudos to you and your family Nauti! Well done Jen