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Dana, was there an actual explosion before the fire or could you have heard the noise of the windows blowing out ?? Alot of pressure builds up inside a house while a fire is burning, specially this time of year when the building is closed up tight against the cold weather. Once the pressure is high enough, it'll blow out the windows and sometimes that can be pretty loud. Coppers will probably ask the same question.

Check your smoke detectors folks, you don't have alot of time to get out once the fire gets going, specially when it happens in the middle of the night. Hope everyone made it out safely.

Just by coincidence I was talking to my neighbor last night about this very same thing. He's a long haul trucker who goes to BC frequentely and says he nearly always goes thru the States and says on average, he saves about 8 hours actual driving time.

Very very nice !!

Thanks oldphart, some funny stuff there. Here's a true story that I was reminded of by the above joke. My friend Madeline was driving thru downtown Hamilton and when she stopped at a red light her car stalled. While she was trying to re-start it the doofis behind her started blaring his horn at her. She got out of her car, walked back to the other car, opened his door and handed him her keys. When he asked what the heck she was doing, she said you go up and start MY car for me and I'll get in YOUR car and blow your horn for you. Doofis backed up, went around her and drove down the road with his tail between his legs.

Thanks Doc, interesting story and great picture.

On the Halifax Naval base in the 60's we used to get beer for a nickle a glass on Friday nights. Go in with a $2 bill and party all night. At sea we were allowed 1 beer each evening and then everyday at 11:00 AM whether at sea or in port was "up-spirits" and we received a 2 1/2 oz. tot of rum. If you didn't want the tot, you were paid an additional 7 cents per day....most took the tot

Came across this on the net this morning http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/canada/government_will_evacuate_attawapiskat_if_necessary/b5c174fe

Who can't help but love a love a puppy ?? Boy, your kids are gonna love that little guy !!!!

Incredible picture Bill, thanks !! Nice to see those gorgeous birds making their way further south in the last few years.

Lotsa nice fish for your efforts Will, thanks for the tale.

I've framed a couple that turned out nice, here's one I like.

Saw that on the TV this morning Phil. It's a real mess and they say the eastbound 401 may not re-open till around 10 A.M.

I'll give you 1st crack at it Roger

Reading all this is just one more reason I always buy new

Welcome home Bruce, good to hear the trip went well !! Sounds like it was alot of fun.

Couple of fantastic fish darsky, specially that big musky and congrats on the pair of PB's. Looking forward to the pictures.

Cute Pup Simon and Jacks gonna love him, all kids should grow up with a dog. I think the cat may have a different opinion though

Congratulations on the new job and best of luck with it.

Atta boy Roger, nice way to end the season !!

I think we were looking at the same place at the same time this morning Will. Just above and to the left of your rising sun there's a clear patch in the clouds. You'll see the same thing in my picture.

That's a couple more beautiful pictures guys, thanks for adding them to the post. Anyone else have anymore to add ??

Thanks folks, glad you enjoyed the picture. Too bad that kinda stuff only last a few minutes.

This morning over Clear Lake from my front porch

The pump for the lower unit oil bottle definetly makes it easier. Not sure about your motor, but for my 150 Yamaha the threads on the motor are different than the threads on the pump bottle and you have to buy an adapter from your Yamaha dealer. And I agree with the others, there's no need for anti-freeze in the motor. Just trim it all the way down past center and it'll drain just fine by itself. Not sure about the synthetic oil though but then again I'm not a mechanic, but I've always been a firm believer in using the oils recommended by the manufacturer, specially if this is a new motor.