knightfisher

Can you handle the truth, well here it is. Current hydro rates are approx .05 ( cents ) per kWh. With the new smart meters coming into effect by the end of 2008 there will be a --slight-- price change. Summer May-Oct 7am-11am .071 11am-5pm .09.7 5pm-10pm .07.1 10pm-7am .03.4 Winter Nov- Apr 7am-11am .09.7 11am-5pm .07.1 5pm-8pm .09.7 8pm-10pm .07.1 10pm-7am .03.4 Added to this, the smart meter also reads the demand or surge, which the old meter can't read. If you noticed your lights go dim for a moment when your washing machine comes on, that's the demand or surge. And don't forget that's just the usage. Your delivery charge, regulatory charge, and debt retirement charge is at least 110 % of your usage charge. The more juice you use the more the aformentioned will be. So what does all this mean apart from having to eat supper after midnight, and doing the laundry then also. It means ---at the least--- your hydo bill will almost -double-. It's pretty sad when the powers that be, milk us for the necessities of life we need to live. Dan

Barnie, we were fishing the south end of Lake O. Joey your right, that is a comical hold she has. Never noticed as I was just excited she was catching fish and wanted some pictures

Here's another one I believe Valerie brought in. This fish was not willing to come in, so Bowen and I chatted for a while until the fish stopped taking line out. What a blast. The wait is over, also time seems to vanish while fishing, I don't know how long it took to get this one in, but it's a nice one. With two cameras we took about 60 pics and to be honest I don't recall the order the fish were caught. Here's Valerie with another one. Valerie had two really long runs today. One was at least or seemed like fifteen minutes. She was getting tired to say the least but wouldn't pass over the rod. She lost one that Bowen figures was at least 25 or more pounds. Bowen had no desire to bring in any fish. He wanted us to enjoy the thrill. He did however bring in a few shakers quickly, to get the line back out. But he was willing to have his picture taken with one. I was totally impressed by Bowen's skill, and professionalism. Once he decide the spot we were to fish, he had the lines in the water, and was just a blurr of activity to watch. Once he got us into some fish, he said who wants it, and many times unless it was some of the larger fish we had no idea any fish were on. He netted most of the fish, and and the same time would be directing me or Valerie which way to steer the boat, or speed, whatever. When there were lulls in the fishing, he would be adjusting the depth of the lines, and putting on different lures.... Words cannot describe how well this young man knows his business and gets his products. He has mentioned to me a few times he wants to be a charter fishing Captain. Well at age 16 in my books he's there. And in a few years when he decides to make it a reality, he will do great. Words cannot describe how impressed I am with Bowen. We figure we caught over 15, but under 20 fish. And we weighed one that was about 18lb. Many were close to that size with some smaller and also, a few shakers as mentioned. This next and last fish caught as we were heading was caught by Valerie and again was her first and personal best. A nice bow. A few fish were brought home and Bowen continued to show his skill and cleaned three fish in not time flat. We have never had lake salmon before so this will be a treat. Two final pictures were taken, one is shown below. I won't show the last one, as Bowen mouth dropped in shock and he turned many shades of red. Valerie decided to give Bowen a peck on the cheek in apreciation for the wonderful time out. Bowen must of been in shock because not only did he take us out fishing, he bought us lunch afterwards. Bowen words can't describe the pleasure and thrill you bestowed on us, especially Valerie. Thank you is not enough, but is all we can offer. Thankyou Bowen Valerie and Daniel

Hi all. I don't post here much, but this one's a must. Enjoy Valerie and I hooked up with Bowen Friday morning and experienced fishing on Lake O. The Captain We had no expectations at all. Just wanted to be out on the lake and perhaps catch a few. Bowen ensured we got into a few, and a few we did. Here's Valerie reeling in the line. She found out quick, there's a little more line out on the lake compared to shore fishing and the rod and fish just a touch heavier. This is the first salmon she has ever caught. Bowen put us on to some fish, and it continued. This ugly thing was a first for us to see. Here is another fish caught that was one of the victims of the lamprey We caught a few shakers (small salmons) This lamprey was just scarey, even Captain Bowen was backing away at first You never know what your going to catch when fishing... a sheephead there's more

Nice tribute in pictures of your brother. Our condolences to you and your family and his family. Dan and Valerie

Isn't it strange that with this ''shortage of gas'' a few weeks ago Alberta signed a 20 year contract with the usa. According to the report Alberta suppies about 10% of the gas the usa comsumes. Why wouldn't our family ( country ) take care of ourselves before helping someone else. Oh yeah, I forgot $$$$$. How many people know that 80% of the hydro produced in Niagara Falls goes to the USA. Why not to us Canadians, oh yeah, I forgot $$$$$. Then there is all the pipe lines of natural gas going to the States also instead of staying here in Canada, you know $$$$$$$. Canada, like any ''sane'' family should take care of themselves first, then with any extra, sell off the rest. Canada could be totally self reliant. But the powers that be have other ideas. There is no shortage of energy in Canada. Just greed. Also many of us thousand or so contractors in Niagara alone,drive hundreds of miles a week doing our work and estimates. Converting to propane or natural gas is not an options when their are few stations around to service these vehicals. The last thing a contractor wants to worry about working out in the boonies somewhere, is to find a service station. Also if the powers that be wanted us to really us natural gas or propane, there would be a huge push to get these stations in place, not just a few here and there. Gasoline, like the utilities are a necessity to many Canadians, and is why we are being gouged. We have to use them, and the corporations know this, and the government looks the other way. --true awareness is only enjoyed by a few--

That's all it is, propaganda. The powers that be, know gasoline and all home utilities are necessities of life and people will pay whatever is dictated. And you all thought you lived in a democracy. If there was a real fear of gasoline shortage, wouldn't the governments or who ever, force car manufactures to get rid of humvee's and produce more four cylinder cars. It's all about corporate greed and nothing more.

Good point Irish. I am surprised how many people think these chem trails are normal I posted a number of pictures on another board, of chem trails here in Niagara. The response was just contrails and such. I don't think many people want to know the truth. The sheeple of this planet are content being herded around by the powers that be. ...True awareness is only enjoyed by a few...

Nice looking fish, well done.