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Maybe yours migrated over here Brian LOL

I contacted ebird just to let them know I'd seen that bird and they were extremely happy to hear about it and said it's very rare in Ontario and asked permission to send some people here to try and find it again.. I sent them the picture and just said I lived in the Kawarthas and told them I'd rather not have anyone coming around to look for it. I'm happy though to have seen this bird now knowing he's a rare one in this part of the country.

Thanks singingdog, I'll go have a look at ebird.

Probably 40 years ago my Dad and I, along with a group of friends were smelt fishing from the Whitby pier late at night & Dad tripped over a bollard in the darkness and fell into the drink. We pulled him out and he changed into dry clothes he had in the car and we continued fishing. An hour or so later a stranger came along and said he'd seen Dad fall in and had just found a soaking wet wallet floating by and grabbed it with his net. He said he figured it was his and wanted to return it. Dad offered him a reward but it was declined. So something of value was lost on this trip, but because of the kindness of a stranger the night ended with a handshake and smiles all around.

That's interesting Rodbender that this bird hasn't been reported in Ontario yet. I would assume some folks would like to know that this one is here now, any idea who I would contact to let them know ??

This fella's been hanging around my place for a few days now and I don't think I've ever seen one before. I've been doing a bit of reading and it seems their relatively new to North America, but are starting to spread out now. He's bigger than the regular Mourning Dove and is very light colored and has a black ring around the back of his neck. Always nice to find a new critter.

Take a look at image #1 that bare foot wader posted and you can see the adjustment holes on the bottom of the bracket that clamps to your transom. You need to pull the pin out and move the motor to a different hole then replace the pin. If that doesn't work, try another hole. You may need to try a couple places until you find the one that puts your boat on plane properly. EDIT TO ADD I posted before ssminnow and according to his link it appears your motor may be somewhat different to what I'm used to. Sorry for any confusion

From the way I'm seeing that picture I don't think that's your trim adjustment, that's just to set the angle for when your trailering. You're looking for the adjustment shown in the pictures posted by bare foot wader.

And if anyone has a troll motor and thinks the shaft is too short and you don't want to spend the $$$$ for a new one, you can have them extended. I had about a foot added to the shaft of a Motor Guide about 10 years ago by Aikmens in Mississauga and it only cost me $200. MUCH cheaper than a whole new troll motor.

60" would work well in rough water, but that's a long shaft on a 16' boat so just be sure when you mount it the head won't be sticking to far over the gunnels. There'll also be alot of flex with that length when it's in the stowed position, so be sure to add some sort of support for when your running fast in rough water.

I was just joking with you Bruce and that was the reason for the smiley face...or whatever the heck you call those things >>>>>

Seemed to me he's already been told how to fix his problem by the members of THIS board Bruce

Couple good illustrations there Dan, and once a boater finds the sweet spot somewhere in between those 2 adjustments he'll have the boat planing perfectly. I knew a guy whose tinnie porpoised like crazy with him in the boat alone. I asked why he didn't adjust the trim and he said because the boat always bounced like that & he figured it was normal. I did the adjustment and he couldn't believe how the boat planed perfectly after that.

You may just need to trim the bottom of the motor in a bit.

Dad, brother & myself lost pretty well everything years ago when my brother stood up for a pee & flipped the boat. Rather expensive weekend LOL

I've got a pair of Lowrance X510C units and they've both done the same thing a couple times, but I just shut the unit down and re-started it and everything was good again. My transducer is a shoot thru hull type but I have no idea if that could be causing the same issue on mine.

I like your style and it would seem you & I think alike.

Nope, 6:00 AM I'd be getting ready for lunch LOL

Great picture manitou, I spose you see plenty of bears up your way.

Nice tribute to a nice guy !! He was from the era when I used to be a hockey fan and what a great goalie he was. Used to be terrifying though to see him facing those 100 mph pucks coming at him without a mask.

Thanks Cliff, I'll call for sure if needed.

You've got a great memory LOL. Or it could be this one that was in the tree with her 3 cubs only 200' from my front door 2 years ago.

Unlike alot of folks, I'm an animal lover and the last thing I want is to see this critter killed, but if things get out of hand it may be necessary. We're at the end of a dirt road that runs 1 1/2 miles thru the woods and my wife and a couple of other ladies walk 3 miles every day and they all carry air horns. I was never really sure if they'd work or not but when this guy showed up earlier today, my wife blasted the horn and he took off like a scalded cat. I'm gonna keep and eye on him and hopefully he doesn't get out of control and end up signing his own death warrant. Thanks for the offer Cliff and if I decide to try the crackers I'll definitely call you.