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Maybe I'll actually have to turn on the TV

Guess I was one of the spoiled ones as I had the owner of our trailer park install my own private outlet right at the end of my dock. Sure made life easy when it came to charging boat batteries every night.

I'm with you Rob, I don't use live bait and never keep fish. My baitwell holds my tool box and my large livewell holds my boat bumpers, spare prop, ropes and whatever ever else I need to carry.

Good to see you've been paying attention in class Paul

Mine's an RR address Phil, just that the driver didn't know how to read a map or use a cell phone and took him nearly a week to put it all together. Thing is, what I was waiting for wasn't really all that important in the grand scheme of things, but waiting nearly a week for something you really need right away could have a huge impact on some folks.

Some encouraging words there and best wishes from my family to yours for more of the same.

You know your always welcome here Shane, stop in anytime your in the area, I'm nearly always here.

Well, if anyone cares I FINALLY got my package. It was guaranteed absolutely for yesterday and when he hadn't arrived by 7:00 last night I called the office once again and was told they cancelled deliveries in this area because we received 2" of snow They said not to worry though because today was the day....no matter what. I waited all day today and it never arrived and I was just getting ready to call them again when the driver called me from his truck to say once again, he couldn't find me. Guess he finally decided to bring his phone to work. He was only a few miles away and with my directions...again...he was here at 6:00 and I finally got my package. 6 days to go 60 miles....not very good in my opinion.

Outstanding creations as always Chris !!

It's a tough and extremely dangerous job, but still always very sad when things like this happen.

I don't fish for bass but still prefer cork grips on my fishing poles. I also started using a split grip on my new musky bucktail rod last year and really liked the feel of it.

Lots of great memories starting there Rob.

That's a fantastic picture PURENEWF...really great !!

Well, it would seem I'm not the only one having problems with FedEx. Next time someone wants to ship that way to me I'll suggest they use a different carrier, or forget about it.

Jeez, I hope my mini rant didn't bust OFC

I placed a phone order with a company on Wednesday and was told he'd get the item sent right out with FedEx and I'd have it Thursday. I waited all the next day and it never arrived, then FedEx phoned me Thursday evening to tell me that their driver couldn't find my house. I'm 1 1/2 miles down a dirt road but I'm still easy to find. He confirmed he had the correct address and assured me I'd have it Friday. Well Friday passed and nothing, so last night I used the tracking # and found where he couldn't find me again so I phoned Fed Ex to see what the heck is going on and was told the driver was on my road but just can't locate my house, even though it's very well marked and the road is in good shape. I asked why he didn't just punch my address in his GPS and was told he maybe doesn't have one. I then said why didn't he just phone me for directions and was told he maybe doesn't have a cell phone either. They say now it wouldn't be delivered over the weekend and Monday is a holiday so it'll get here Tuesday. I asked what happens if he still can't find me on Tuesday and received an "I dunno" What kind of company lets drivers deliver to rural areas without at least a phone when they can't find an address ??...and what happens if the truck breaks down in the middle of nowhere ?? I've always had great service from UPS & Purolator and this is my 1st and hopefully last dealing with FedEx. And how was your week ??

Trailer parks can be alot of fun and we were in one for 36 years on Lake Katchawanooka in the Kawarthas north of Peterboro with a couple different trailers. I bought a home just 5 miles from the park 3 years ago so I sold my place but we still hang around with alot of the lifetime friends we made there over the years. When we left 3 years ago we were paying about $2200 but that included everything, including my own dock with electrical hook-up for my boat charger. I was only 100 yards from the water and had a huge lot with the nearest trailer in front of me being 100' away. I also built an "add-on" room years ago plus a large covered deck. There was an additional tax put on these rooms a couple years back but that was $75 a year but I felt it was worth it with all the extra room. The quality of this particular park went downhill the last few years but all the good years before that, plus the life long friends certainly made up for it. I always thought the small privately family owned parks were the best. My little hide-away in the woods.

Don't worry about trolling too long with the 4 stroke, you'll be able to go all day and when you hit the throttle it'll be instant response, unlike a 2 stroke that can bog down after awhile. I don't know what trolling speeds you'll be looking for but if you want to slow way down you can always drag a drift sock or something similar. Mine would get down to around 2 1/2 MPH but that was about it.

That's a great motor, your gonna be very happy with it !!

I wish I had a secret spot

Ron and I were posting at the same time, I wasn't trying to best him with the .5 and I didn't see his until I clicked "post"

54.5

Been about 40 years since I caught my 1st musky. And the only one I ever intentionally killed.

Awesome Pete !!

Purdy fish for sure !!