lew

And speaking of cute pooches, my daughter just got this little fuzz ball recently and called her Murphy. She's a ball of fire and a joy to have around.

This was my best bud Marvin who was my constant companion for 18 years the sadly left us 9 years ago. Wonderful pooch who loved riding in the boat and would swim all day long if he could.

Back in the 50's my brother and I had a 6' wooden punt with a 3HP Evinrude....it couldn't beat anything. 😁

12 hours ago, Beans said:

The Main Street Restaurant on Buckhorn must use those for their English fish and chips  ...

 

One of our favorite restaurants Norm, love sitting on the waterfront patio eating fish & chips.

If you put in your location Fred it may help.

28 minutes ago, Rich Clemens said:

That seems to happen quite often at you home

Lotsa rain and lotsa ducks Rich LOL

when the ducks move into the ditch on your front lawn.

Don't worry about it Barry, she did nothing wrong.

That dog laying on you looks as big as the grizzly you showed us before LOL

Thanks Barry, appreciate your animal wisdom.

Your pretty knowledgeable on animals Barry so I'm curious as to what you think this track may be that I came across behind my place a few years back. Pretty sure it's too big for a coyote and no big dogs around here at the time so I'm guessing a wolf....any thoughts?

Your right, that park is in a beautiful location. We used to camp there way back in the 50's before trailers were allowed and they just had wooden platforms to put your tent on. The restaurant right at the entrance to the park is nice too with good food and good prices.

34 minutes ago, woodenboater said:

Burleigh Falls ? I used to paddle whitewater canoe but heard that one drop had a really, really nasty rock or something in the drop. I shld go and check it out at low water. Gorgeous view though

Yes, that's Burleigh Falls and I'm just a couple minutes south of there so go thru the area quite often and can't ever remember seeing anyone paddling down those rapids. I often wondered why and maybe the answer is the rock your talking about.

Sure is a purdy place to go though.

4 minutes ago, Barry Willis said:

 

 

I expect you or anyone else reading this has fell asleep by now Lew. I better get off her before I am asked to. Again, sorry for such a long letter.

Not at all Barry, infact I found your story very interesting.

Couple years back I was walking along a dirt road thru the woods up on Lake Nipissing and I heard a branch break to my right. I looked over and a small bear cub came out from behind a fallen tree very close to me and then another behind him (her) and then sure enough Momma came out too.  She pushed between the 2 cubs then lowered her head and her ears went back and she was just glaring at me with a look I'll never forget. I'm no bear expert but her meaning was very clear and I figured I'd better back away very quietly. She kept her eyes on my till I was far enough away and I just headed back to the cabin and never saw them again.

Funny thing was it was unnerving at the time but now I'm very happy it did happen and it's a memory I'll have for a long time.

Just mine is fine Terry LOL

8 minutes ago, Barry Willis said:

That's some pretty wild looking water there Lew. 40 yeasr's ago I would have attempted in my Sportspal but today I doubt even my boys would. 

When my son was about 10 years old he went down those rapids on a rubber air mattress LOL

14 minutes ago, HTHM said:

Keep testing Lew, those are nice shots. 

Thanks Bud, I was just trying something new.

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1 hour ago, Barry Willis said:

I'll tell ya what Lew. That's just beautiful. I wish I had them visiting my lawn. Especially grizzlies.

I don't mind the black bears hanging around my place Barry but not sure I'd want Grizzles in my yard LOL

Bears are somewhat common around my place Barry and one nice encounter was walking out on the back deck early one morning and finding this big fella laying in my yard.

Thanks Barry, you've shown us a few excellent critter pictures, specially that grizzly.

A boat was running around Clear Lake yesterday towing a water skier, mind you he was wearing a wetsuit but still a gutsy move LOL

2 hours ago, siwash said:

  I'm also going to check the drain screws as well... I didn't notice the washers on them when I unscrewed them. Either they are crushed onto the metal or they are missing altogether. 

+++Good idea to change those washer every time you change the oil.+++

Beautiful work Chris, really nice.

Looks great Pete, you bud has some talent for sure.