bigbuck

Hawg, some camping supply store somewhere went out of business. That's what LW sells. I went to the Oakville location a couple of days ago and picked up a Black Cat (I don't really need it but what the heck for $35 it was a steal). The single mantle Coleman lanterns are $30, I saw them at Bass Pro yesterday for $80+. So if anyone needs one or wants one, here is a chance at a steal.

I guess somebody was really Jonesing for their Timmie's....

Split the difference, call it a musky/pike cross, a tiger musky!!

As for the post above regarding the potential of mould, I don't think mould could ever start in that house, it was immaculate. You would think that nobody lived there. JohnF is right, baking bread, cookies, cinnamon buns and the like is what I call chemical warfare, it is not fair. It puts you into a nice frame of mind and hopefully catches you at a weak moment to offer the asking price or more if they throw some baked goods in....

Starting batteries can last anywhere from 2-10 years depending on the battery and how it is maintained. You have to make sure that the water levels are always covering the plates inside (use distilled water only). And the most important thing, make sure that before you store the boat/battery for winter, you charge the battery up. A partially discharged battery can freeze at higher temps than a fully charged battery. Beyond that, there is not much else you can do. There is a way to charge both batteries off the motor but do you really need 2 starting batteries?? Or is one a deep cycle in which case you really should charge that after every couple of outings?

Oh yeah, and I'm a Fishing Icon now!!LOL

6 for 6 is an awesome day in any boat!! Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Cancer is a brutal insidious disease and there are very few people that have not been touched by it.

Nice!! It's fun fishing with the kids esp. when they catch one and you see their little eyes light up.

I went through that 8 years ago when I bought my house. I think in 6 months I saw about 80-90 homes in the Milton/Oakville area. My poor real estate agent got a workout with me. I hear you, we saw one home that was brutal, buddy thought that he was a student slumlord for Sheridan College students, there were 3 so called apartments in the basement that had concrete floors and unpainted unprimed drywall that were the size of closets, another was a home that had the most ridiculous colour scheme you have ever seen, I mean bright red, yellow, orange, green...... Some were downright disgusting with the filth. Another, the owners used chemical warfare against us, it was a beautiful home in Georgetown (too far), they had baked cinanamon buns and the aroma permeated the whole house. They were smart, the house showed beautifully and had it been closer I would have bought it in a heartbeat. Too many people are out there thinking that their little pigsty is worth top dollar. They wouldn't get the time of day from me unless I was getting a great (and I mean great) deal on that sh....thole. Keep looking, something will come up that you will spend many years enjoying.

You need to remember that in getting that truck, you'll be limiting yourself to the kind of boat you want to buy. Mind you, if you are looking at an aluminum 16-18ft with up to a 115, you should be fine. A bassboat can get real heavy when you look at 18ft+. A full size F-150 would probably be your best bet but it all depends on what you want to spend and what you really need it for.

Within a day and a half drive, I'd go to Lake of The Woods. It's a 20hr drive from the GTA and there is only one word to describe the fishing there, AWESOME!!! You can fish for pike, walleye, smallies, largies and muskie. Take your pick. I'd recommend Smith's Camps near Kenora (20-25mins) or Witch Bay Camp. I know the food is great at Smith's and the beer cold.

Jeez, it took me a coupla years or so but I have over 1,000 posts!! Let's see how long it takes me to get to 2,000.

Organic, NO, they are made of plastic. The GULP however is Biodegradable, (I think it is made out of cornstarch of all things).

Happy B-Day Bud!! You don't look a day over 25!! I'll hoist a wobbly pop tonite in your honour (mind you, I'd drink to anything)LOL.

Me thinks he's still up north fishing Nipissing.

My heart goes out to the family of the little boy and to all families that have had the great misfortune of having to bury a child. I have 2 little girls and the thought of losing one would kill me.

JP, good to hear you are OK!! That would scare the bejeezus outta me. I had a big cruiser blasting along putting out a 5-6ft wake a coupla weeks ago on the way to Giants Tomb to hit the beach with the kids, I turned into it quick and killed the throttle, it still made me have air under my butt and rattled the girls and for the first time, water came over the front of my boat (19ft Larson Fish 'N Ski). What happened to me was different but could have had a similar outcome. Needless to say, thankfully I always wear my inflatable PFD and have the kill cord attached when I'm out on the big water of GBay.

Beauty 'eyes!!

Hang in there and stay positive. The unknown is the worst part. Chances are it is nothing. If it is something, put one foot in front of the other and keep on trucking. That's all we can do in our lives. Have some fun and maybe have a positive impact on those around us. Good Luck!

Check the U.S. You should be able to find one down there. See if any of the Lund dealers around here have one in stock so you can check it out in person. Unfortunately, the prices down in the U.S. are still so much better that it makes it tough to buy a boat here.

If it gets rented out for 2 months of the year, will that cover the bulk of the bills?? What about 3 months?? The only issue is that you don't get to use it for the 2 best months of the year, you get the rest of the year. It is a great way to build equity as long as you don't outstretch your resources. Good luck!! P.S. Be very choosy about who you let rent the place. You don't need a bunch of rowdy's destroying it or vandalising someone else's property. Have a strict limit on the number of people that are allowed. Everyone thinks that they can rent a cottage that has an occupancy limit of 8 and invite their 20 closest friends to party. Uh-Uh!! Make them pay $30/head/day for any extra people to discourage this behaviour. And, check up on it during their stay.

Simple things first, check the battery connections, and the ground connection.Charge the battery and see if it holds a charge, if it does not, you need a new one. Then start looking around for bare spots and the like, the alternator could be gone, there are tons of things that could be the culprit. Start with easy stuff first.

You probably should replace the impellor as well. You'll have the lower unit apart anyways. I don't think it would be that difficult especially since you change your own oil and do basic maintenance yourelf. For Evinrude parts in the T.O. area check out: Klaus Marine Service 17 Arnold Street Etobicoke They are off the Gardiner down by Kipling I believe.

You can run 91 octane with no problem. The extra additives in the 91 will also help keep engine deposits to a minimum. My boat requires 89octane minimum so I always run it on premium anyways. I cart 5 gallon jerry cans to the gas station and fill them up. It is about 25cents a litre cheaper to do it that way over filling up with marine premium.

Nice!!! I can't wait for that episode to air. Marc, we are going to start calling you the 'Fish Whisperer'!!! Big Jim is a great guy and I'm happy to see that he is doing well.] Enjoy your life, it's no dress rehearsal.