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I just look plain silly in those little frilly skirts...

I remember that 1st trip very well Brian and it was the 1st time many of us ever met each other. I used to have a bunch of pictures from that trip but my old computer self destructed and I lost them all. Some good memories though and nice that the old tradition still continues on.

It'd be a shame if you lost some pictures Joey, hope you get everything straightened out OK and can get them back.

I can't speak for anyone else in this thread, but my area has a high water table and shallow underground streams so I'm assuming that's the reason for around here and I would guess others hearing the noise would be in a similar type of situation Also interesting to note how many that have replied to this post have said they heard the bangs at 4:00 AM

I actually tried that myself a couple years ago Rob and was definitely impressed !!

We were fishing near Parry Sound in -35 weather a few years back and there was a loud SNAP and a pressure crack opened right between my feet and boy does that ever get your attention in a hurry

Thanks guys, good to know I'm not the only one hearing them

Couple weeks back when it was quite cold out I heard a few very loud bangs but didn't think too much about it and just figured it was the house groaning with the cold. This morning was -28 and and I heard the bangs again but even louder this time and it sounded like somebody firing a shotgun on the back deck. I happened to put on City-TV this morning and they were talking about this exact thing and said it was ground water freezing and expanding with the cold causing the ground to crack which produces the very loud bangs. I don't recall ever hearing it before and just wondered if anyone else has heard the same things ??

For anyone who's never been to a GTG your missing alot of fun and the chance to meet some great folks. If your close to Hamilton it'd definitely be worth your while to join in. We used to do them quite a bit years ago but they seem to have petered out for some reason. If I was 100 odd miles closer I'd be going for sure.

I drop my spare every spring & fall to clean, inspect and lube the cable & winding gear plus give the spare a good wash before cranking it back up. I'll bet there's plenty of guys around that never even look at it until it's needed and then find the spare is either flat or the gear is seized up. Just my thoughts anyways.

Kind of a lose-lose situation I spose. When governments do nothing their criticized for ignoring people in need, then when they step up to the plate to help, their criticized for doing too much

I've never been to a Cabelas but everyone always says how great they are. I'll wait and see what everyone says when it opens and if the reviews are good, I'll definitely make the drive over for a look-see.

Saw on the news where folks were lined up for the cards in Toronto but there weren't enough for everyone, but some guy showed up and was handing out $100 bills of his own money. Pretty nice gesture !!

But I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning LOL

Actually, you and I met and chatted for quite awhile at the Spring Fishing Show about 10 years ago, guess I don't leave much of a lasting impression

They do mine once a year and it's about $125

I'll be spending this evening down the road standing around a bonfire with friends Brian, but while I'm staring into the flames I'll pretend it's a big hole in the ice

How cold is that in Fahrenheit Simon ??

Thanks Jedi and Happy New Year to you too and everyone else as well !!

When I open a post and see everything blurred out or photoshopped I close it and move on to something else.

A few years back I was at the Musky Odyssey in St. Catherines and was sitting in the auditorium listening to one of the speakers. I mentioned to the guy beside me that I purposely came to the show to listen to Gord Pyzer and was really looking forward to listening to his seminar. I felt a tap on my shoulder and when I turned around to see who it was, it was Gord sitting behind me and he said I "I hope you enjoy what I have to say" Really great guy for sure !!

HUGE fish, musta been quite a tussle getting that big boy into the boat !!

Their all nice Steve if they keep us warm and comfy on a cold winters night.

I think that pretty well sums it up right there Mike

^^^^ What Terry said, I have zero interest in celebrities. I've had 70 different members of this board in my boat over the last 12 years or so and have had a great day with every single on of them. And yes, I've fished with Roy too and I'd recommend it to anyone