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You might look at in photo one. Remove the decking and place a 90 bracket on both sides and weld them on the outside front and rear edges then bolt from outside to inside one from front to back and one right to left. That will take the load off from the thrust of the motor. This idea will only work if the core of wood is not soft if it is then their is no strength for the repair and it will fail. Art

That explains the quality of the shots. Nice gift for sure from the lovely missus. Art

Wow you all have Canadian geese up their too??? I thought they all had moved down South. Nice pictures what kind of camera did you get Brian? Art

Actually none of the commercial planes made after 1970 have a dump valve. The regulations on emergency landing procedures do not call for dumping even when the plane is over 115% of the max rated weight ratio. The fuel dumping myth lives on though now thats not to say they won't drop a load of blue ice on you though. Art

I think with all of the blending of the worlds resources and the spreading of manufacturers names few products can pass the made in Canada litmus test. Most of the ones that can are either use resources that are local to the area or the craftsman are partial to the area. To take it further what is the difference between a Canadian made boat built with parts from another nation and a Canadian store with made in China lures? My thought is when you get past the grass roots shops then it becomes immaterial as to were it is hailed from if the money is going outside of Canada back to corporate or to purchase material from abroad. If you look at the company called Moen it is a USA company that has spent millions to bring jobs to Canada and to also bring a good product name for the average consumer. Teleflex is a company that hails from Canada but has factories in both the USA and Canada and the USA accounts for 65% of its sales. It produces a fine product for both sides to enjoy and brings home a nice profit in jobs and money but it falls short of your requirements to be listed as a Canadian made company. Art

You have no idea how far you are from the truth with this one folks ...... Art

John it looks like you have used flicker in the past here is your link flickr Art

Feel free to post them in the classified section if you want to part with them. Art

Get out and fish The Catfish are at their easiest when the water is high. The Catfish turns into an ambush feeder in these water conditions. The first place to look for is were their is a break in the current. Deadfalls,log jams,wingdams,are a perfect place. Remember that you want to fish both sides of the water break the upper side is a place that holds slack water so don't rush to the down river side. Once anchored cast back to the slack water with your baits some near the edge were the water meets the fast water and some near the shore in sometimes 1 or 2 ft of water. Look for flooded areas were the water is over the bank and the grass is under 2 ft of water the fish are up their feeding on the worms that come out trying not to drown. The bite is the strongest when the water is rising or slack as it drops the fish tend to slow down on the bite. Their is usually organic trash in the water so you will need to watch your lines and clear the leaves as needed the leaves travel down the line and cover the bait. Have fun and please release the big girls for the future. Art

awesome Dave thanks for the gifts even though they are a little North of me. Art

So much for an injury in a gill net theory. Art

John Oakley Francis or JohnF John was born in St. Mary’s on November 28th, 1945 He passed on at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday April 16th, 2011 The consummate leader, mentor and teacher John was never afraid to dedicate his time and opinions to help to try to improve the people around him. John was always following his current passion whether it was snowmobiles, motorcycles and auto racing in his younger adult years, tennis, golf, scuba diving, or his most recent love of fishing. John is survived by his wife Wendy (Hughes), son Matt, his mother Dorothy Francis, sister Lauren Francis, brother Richard Francis. He lived in Stratford Ontario John you gave a great deal to everyone here at OFC and you will be missed by many. Thanks for touching our lives and the wisdom you gave so freely.

was the texture different between the colors? Art

Hey T.J. do you know how to change a pickerel into a walleye? ask Roy for the answer. Art

Good find thanks for the link. Art

Happy B day Brian now get to work so you can buy yourself a present from me....and make it something nice I don't want to look cheap or nothing. Art

Aww shoot that is some really bad news in my book. I have looked forward to meeting John some day and have no idea he was ill. I wish the best to your family John and if they are in need I am sure we all here at OFC would be happy to repay the many debt's we owe John for his kindness and knowledge he gave so freely. Art

If this thread gets back to the Habs I won't lock it.... Art

You win the prize old man. If your supply and demand support the commodity and it is trading at a higher price then the cost goes up. If you want to not fuel the issue then don't trade in oil future. Art

As soon as you adopt the 5 gallon bucket for volume then you will be a proud member of the new redneck Canadian units of measurement revolution. Art

Everyone knows the meth labs are in the barn geeez. Art

He already designed the perfect rod for you but Mattel already has the patent on Barbie and Barbie like products... Art

Yea pictures of a meth lab will get you in trouble.... Art

Even with your great passion this is a fight that you do not have a realistic answer for. Nor do I.... Art