motion

Blair, I picked up a bag of big hot dogs and 24 large hot dog buns from Costco for Saturday's lunch. I'll give you a call when we arrive in North Bay tomorrow afternoon. Hope you can get away for a bit to get in some late afternoon fishing.

Got a couple of new lures for the derby and some "famous" small screwdrivers from Mercman (Paul) that I was asked to bring as well.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Tony

Welcome aboard Jay. I'll be sure to say hello to you in person this weekend at the GTG.

Cheers.

motion (Tony)

...note to self...no more appliance repair advice from Paul.

Now you tell me............thanks.

Cleats........check.

I'll just keep adding to the list. Let me know if you want us to bring anything special. I was thinking to grab some hot dogs and buns for the BBQ.

Woo hoo! 4 more days.

 

I'll be at the landing at 8am to meet the early-birds, black mazda truck with an OFC sticker on it. Blair will arrive some time around 9.

My son (fishman2202) and I will be at the landing on Saturday morning to meet up with you at 8:00 AM. We will be in the black Ranger looking lost.........

Cant wait to see all of you Saturday!

Alright. Lets keep this on the 1st page. It is less then a week away!

Here is the confirmed list thus far........

 

Nipfisher

Rod Caster

Joeytier

Randy From Sturgeon

NAW

Livinisfishn

Spud7378

Lota Lota

BassAsin

DuckDog

Mike01

Wormdunker

Locnar

Motion

 

If you are not on this list and coming for sure please let me know.

 

If you are still "trying" to come....keep trying.

 

 

 

We need to figure out food. Doesn't look like we will be able to drive on the lake so a bar-b-que is out of the question. Anyone have a habatchi or portable bar-b-que?

Hey Blair, we are confirmed for the GTG! Please add my son (and fellow OFNer) fishman2202 to your list. He may be young, but he'll most likely kick some butt if he gets on to fish.

Let me know what we can bring for the GTG. (PM sent) Looking forward to seeing all the gang on Saturday.

Cheers!

It was good GREAT just fried in butter and nothing else B

See Jacques, I told you all you need is butter! They look soooooooo good. Wish I could have been there with you to enjoy them.

Nice job there Nick. You're right in that knurling is tough on the hands. I suggest you wrap some rubber tape around the handle. It will give you a good grip and provide some insulation from the cold DOM tube. Let me know if you need some. I may be coming up to the GTG and can bring you a roll.

Tony

Nice haul there Jacques! I can see that the weather helped to flash freeze the fish for you. I'm sure when you thaw them up in a little butter, they are going to be a nice tasty meal.

Cheers.

Make that +3 on the Mr. Buddy heater. Boss, are you walking or using a sled/ATV for travel? If your walking, use the one pounders as they are lighter than the 5 lb propane tank.

BTW, I noticed that Pro has the Mr. Buddy heaters on for $99.99

Hey Simon, looks like he's growing quicly. Can't say I didn't warn you. How's his tounge doing? Betcha he won't be liking cold axes for awhile

Kelvin, I am saddened by your loss. I hope you can find the strength and courage to carry on.

That's fantastic Nick. The world can use a few more like you guys. Keep up the good work, but I hope I never need your help out there

My son and I are thinking of coming up to join you guys for the GTG. I hope we can make it so I can thank you in person!

Tony

As of right now I am NOT driving to my hut do to slush. I am confident the ice is o.k. to support a full sized truck between the launch and my hut but the slush is realy hard on the vehicles. Freezes your brakes right up and makes driving home no fun. With such a short walk I will continue to use my sled or feet until the slush freezes....if it ever does.

Hey Blair, with all the minus temps predicted for the next two weeks, the ice should be good and thick for the GTG

I'm in Lagoon City (Brechin, Ontario) and pay .639/liter with Budgit Propane. Hasn't been that cold this year but I have gone through over 600 liters so far this year. It isn't cheap but I'm sure it is a lot less than using electricity

Wow Jacques, thats one beautiful cabin. Looks like you all had a great time. All the best to you and you family. That Melissa is growing up way too fast! Thanks for sharing.

Good on you Bruce for helping out the little pooch. Molly looks like she is going to be a great walking companion. My Toby keeps me young. Merry Christmas and enjoy your new friend.

Cheers!

What a ham he is Joey! Enjoy the little guy. BTW, great shots.

Mental note, "never try to follow Terry across the lake"

Then again IF I could see threw all the ice and snow flying out from your sled I wouldn't need scratchers.

 

I like your way of thinking Terry, now I'm making plans for my sled.

Thanks Dan!

Found on another site...

 

VHS (viral hemorrhagic septicemia) has been confirmed in gobies, perch, and bullheads in Lake Simcoe. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) responded late this past December by creating a new zone around Simcoe up to Gravenhurst where baitfish movements by commercial sellers will not be allowed in or out as of January 1, 2012.

 

article

Does this mean that the minnows cannot be harvested and moved out of the area or that they cannot be harvested at all?

the spring steel scratchers work very well but you bugger them up if you go in reverse

 

 

I have these too I mount them on my skis when conditions are real bad and you can go in revers with these ones

 

 

 

http://www.firstplaceparts.com/15-6430.html?gclid=CKPq17K6kK0CFYHrKgoddj0p6A

 

 

 

Hey Terry, any idea where we can get them here in Canada? How about yours Dave, are they avaiable in Canada. I like the idea that you can leave either style out when reversing. Either style may work well on my air cooled Polaris.

Thanks.

Bruce, I don't know what to say.............I cant begin to imagine what you and your family must be going through. It must be devastating to have to make a decision like that, even though it was best for Peanut. I am tearing up writing this and reaching over shortly to hug my two guys.

Thanks Geoff, cash is always King !!

Lew, just watch out for them new Canadian $100 bills.......they're plastic.

Cheers,

Tony

Thank you...

 

Forgot as usual...

Thats why I pay for a 3-year card. I cant see myself giving up fishing in the next few years unless I'm six feet under.

Thanks guys, it'll definetely be a cash deal for me.

 

I know people use it to purchase items from stores but I'm old fashioned and like the feel of the $$$$ in my mitt before I hand over the merchandise.

That is a wise decision Lew. Though I use Paypal to purchase goods over the net, I would never accept it as payment for goods sold. Here is the link right from Kijiji that gives you a few examples of the scams using Paypal out there:

http://help.kijiji.net/ca/knowledgebase.php?article=85

Any look familiar?