aplumma

I have read your backround and I can see why Roy made the statement that he did. He was not slamming you he was pointing out that you in the past you have been asking for opinions and help and not acting on it. Some of the information passed on to you took time and effort on other peoples part and some even indicate they would go far out of their way to help. Rather than yelling you actually should have apologized for the past "trolling sessions" and then explained how this was different. I would consider that a better path to making friends and fishing partners here on OFC. Art

As some of you know Chris has been tormented with an issue in his neck. He has gone thru the surgery this week and is recovering nicely. When he is better I am sure he will fill us in on what is going on but until then please say a prayer or send him a well wish and a speedy recovery. Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. Art

I want to offer tip to you all who are powdercoating you really really really cant use the oven for powder coating if you will be cooking food in it ever again. The powder compounds as they heat cure release gasses that bind with the fats of the food the next time you cook in it. I have been powder coating for a few years now doing auto/ motorcycle items and have found a few tricks that can help you. First you must clean all of the metals using a wire wheel but the prefered meathod is to use a sandblasting media like garnet (NEVER SAND). Once cleaned use a brake degreaser on the metal and make sure you do not touch the metal again with the bare hands. Then preheat the metal to 250 degrees F and remove from the oven. If you have a powder coating gun then use it to coat the metal if not I use a small straw and a piece of paper and gently blow the powder off the paper onto the metal make sure you don't inhale or get enough powder in the air to taste or smell it. As the powder touches the metal it will flash to a liquid but is not cured yet. Then place the item into the oven at 350 degrees F and bake for 25-30 minutes. Open the door and allow the heat to escape and come back to room temperature before handling. Art

I had a canadian goose jacket for awhile till I did not feed it and it bit me...... Thankfully it doesnt get that cold down here in the South I can get away with a leather jacket on the cold days. Art

I use waterbase with a clear coat and so far it holds up great. Art

Nice job it is a far cry from my stick painting I am really poor at. Art

Merry Christmas Billy from the Southern Contingency. ( sorry I might have accidently/ on purpose sent it to you). No need to send a gift to us just send the good karma around.....(moral disclaimer We did not send it but we are glad you got a gift) The Southern Contingency.

most of the ones I see have been turned into novelty items.... The jack a lope. You also can point the finger at the coyote/wolf/wild cats/and domestics gone ferule they can really feed up when they get hungry. Art

I have a redtick coonhound that lives on our 20 acres here and he loves his squirrels. He has been trained with the 4 basic commands that Daplumma has mentioned but before that time I use and still use occasionally a trainers collar. Invest in a good one that has at least a 300 yard range with both an audible and a shock settings. Around here I am not worried about him getting a hold of a wild animal but that he will follow his blood and run for miles.I have been very pleased with a collar made by innoteck model # adv1000p It will run you around $150.oo US. As far as CH312 comment I hope you never have to explain to little Timmy that you shot his dog because it got out of the fenced in area because you legally could in your mind. Here in the USA if you are not a law officer you may only shoot an animal that shows any sign (collar) of being domesticated if the animal is damaging your livestock. Any how nice choice in dogs I have always loved the hounds. Art

Thanks all for the well wishes. I am indeed happy to be celebrating this holiday with family and we are thankful for the friends we have on both sides of the boarder. Art

I would try to see if you can be a mate for a season in the area that you are close too and hopefully the Captain will share his wisdom with you. I think you will find that the amount of planning is very high if you want to have a chance at it as a career. Art

Happy B day Rick now you are only 3 years younger than me. Art

Nope I saw it all. it's just funny that the infomercial Dave posted actually was a true one here in the states. Art

O.K. here it is right below the kick tail minnow and the led bite lite lure. walking worm Don't forget to order extra for your buddies...... Art

that's were my decoy went.......give it back when you are done with the pictures. Art

"moosie" Art

A secret (no longer) is when the surfcasting competitions people would degrease/clean their reels and then lube up the bearings with lighter fluid to give them just the right oil but not the drag of a heavy lube. The downside is it has no rust or corrosion prevention so after the contest they would oil the reels till the next time and then degrease and lighter fluid them again.... Art

Very nice work she has a hand /eye coordination that I do not see often but I am in awe of whenever I see it. I hope that when the Tyler event comes up she would offer up a piece for the cause I am sure it would be a real money maker. Art

I almost had a great fishin shirt but that Fuzzy Canook won't send it to me. (yes T.J. it's you I am hollerin about). It says OFC on it with a collar and pockets and it would make me look official but if T.J wants to continue breakin my heart and sending me to the tournaments looking unprofessional I guess I have to live with it........ A very sad member of the Southern Contingency... Art

yes in these tight times even the televangelist are looking for an angle to save us mere mortals from the evil money we have plaguing us... Art

try here craigslist use the right side to pick a state and city that is close to you. Be aware it is people dealing with people so make sure you get all of the info and paperwork needed to get your prize home. Art

Thats wicked...I am not sure how he did it even after the 12th time I watched it. Art

No alcohol but you might need a shot of penicillin after Dawg gets done. Art

Gee and that is before you figure that The rocker was a full blow alternative lifestyler (not that their is anything wrong with that)(just so I can be politically correct).... but man could he sing. Art