Fisherman

Just checked Michelin Defender, still cheaper at Costco and if you run into problems you can go back to Costco along with free balance and rotating. I don't see too many 4tires.ca stores anywhere. Same for winter tires, WS80 Blizzak for car, $10 a tire cheaper at Costco.

What buckhorn 250 said, the most annoying people on the road with their all season or all weather yet not really good for any season, can't get around the snowflakes or up the hill yet are bound and determined to make life miserable for others on the road.

Ya, saw that too and of course two sides to every coin and that fine line of fact and truth. Personally if I go fish and put in the effort, I'm going to eat it.

"Wide open throttle" trying to get to your favourite spot that's about to be invaded by everyone that thinks it's their favourite spot too.

Too many, all depends on previous use and how the owner treated it. I gave a 20 year old Honda 25 to a family member, it needed a new gasket in one spot, that was it. When the mechanic looked at the internals, he told me it looked like new, no wear on the cams or valves, 100% compression. I used the Amsoil synthetic and that motor probably had 2000 hours on it. I'm not one to start a motor and immediately try to go warp speed, let things warm up a bit and go moderately before cruising.

Yes, maintenance is a must with any fuel unit. forget the Chinese machines, when you need parts it can be a headache. Take a look at CTC, they have the B&S 2200 inverter on sale this week, not the quietest but reasonably acceptable. They will run the fridge and freezer and if you have someone with a bit of electrical prowess, you can get the furnace to run from them too. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-results.html?q=briggs and sratton 2200 inverter

I'll take rainbow over a laker any day, almost like comparing your favourite potato chips to having to eat turnips or brussel sprouts. ?

Pretty sure PA has a pretty big assortment of bushing, I've got mine there before.

From the Seafoam site: Sea Foam helps to stabilize stored fuel for up to two years by resisting evaporation, preserving ignition vapors, and preventing the formation of gum and varnish. Hahaha, Smitty types faster than me.

No water, non ethanol gas, maybe it was the shelf life.

SeaFoam. I used the regular Stabil a few years ago in a 2 stroke mix, following spring there was a mass of blue goop at the bottom of the gas can, sort of like runny honey. I'll never use that again.

Snowed not far from Thorne this morning, last couple night were frosty.

People can run but the animals are unfortunately left behind to suffer the tragedy.

Part of the internet phenomenon, where do I fish, how deep, is there ice yet and it goes on and on.

I'll bet mama mia isn't one of them, lol.

Well, got to admit he's nice enough to make sure he's not ruining the yellow lines or the pavement.

No doubt there are some gullible ones out there. I got into my truck sat there for a couple minutes and watched him circle through the parking lot for a victim. Bad thing is, I don't think it's illegal until the transaction has completed, (maybe fraud).

Off to HD this morning to buy a new pressure washer, in, out and while loading onto the truck, a black Lexus SUV pulls up beside me. Fellow rolls down the window and starts to babble at me in Italian, I can understand a bit, he asks me if I speak any other lingo, yes, German and French. He switches to German and tells me he won some big cash at the casino last night, bought some watches that he now realizes he will have to pay big tax on when returning to Italy later today. I'll make you some gifts, one for you, the wife, your kids and friends, totaling what he claims around $5000 but, I need $500 for one so I can pay the rental for the SUV at the airport. He shows me a dot matrix printed agreement for $500. He's trying hard, you have any cash, can we go to your bank, etc. No thanks, I was born early in the morning, but it sure as hell wasn't this morning. So for those that might just get sucked in, fools and their money can be parted.

Looks like Ottawa and Gatineau area got wacked pretty hard.

We had that wind all afternoon, wore lead boots just to keep from flying away. Took a quick drive around the neighbourhood and expected to see a bit of tree damage, but absolutely nothing, dead calm this morning.

They live by their own rules.

Well what dud ya'll think those holes in your bumper are for?

Lol, almost expect to see Capt Kirk chasing some Klingons across the sky.

Nice pics, especially the night one.

It keeps the public union employed. But, the last thing I'll submit to is autobilling.