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Geez, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand I was looking forward to ice fishing and on the other hand I was hoping to have a short winter. Looking on the bright side, I might end up having a bit of both. I feel better already. Tom

Very nice Rick and Thanks Kim. Very simple but shows the Christmas spirit and not cluttered like some sites can get. I like it. GCD, your avatar is showing the Christmas spirit too and no bare skin. Nice. I guess it is time to get in the Chrismas mood too. Time to change the avatar. Tom

Usually spent everyday swimming. Can't really remember when I couldn't swim. I do remember being very young and doing the dog paddle. My aunt decided to teach me how to swim the proper way on that day. After that I had no fear of the water or depth. Tom

There always seems to be some guy who has to be the first person to cross a lake, bay or river first every year. Whether it be by foot or machine, sooner or later, they end up in the obituaries. For some reason Terry that gene pool never seems to empty. There is always another one to take their place, but man you are right they aren't very smart when it comes to stuff like this. Tom

I broke 2 rods. I went on a long weekend fishing trip to the French river and got the lure hooked up in a tree. Snapped the end off trying to free the lure. When I arrived home I went out and bought another rod and went fishing that evening. Before I could get to the water the tip of the rod tried to wrap itself around a small tree branch and snapped off. So that shows you how good a fisherman I am, both rods broken by trees and me. That was many, many moons ago. Nothing since I bought my Ugly Stick. My brother tried to break it by closing the car trunk on it once but couldn't do much except bend the eye. I straightened it out and all was well. Tom

Near the Delawana.

Very Nice Painting Pam. Those guys are so easy to like when they are in someone else's backyard. Tom

Whew! I never even thought of my fishing licence expiring. Kind of scared me when I read your post. Luckily mine expires in 07. Tom

Freezing rain has definitely arrived here. Be careful out there. Tom

Ice pellets in Penetanguishene right now. The roads are covered and look pretty slick. Tom

I have to assume that these are the two camera's that you mentioned. This is information found at Aqua Vu They don't include Aqua Vu Scout 50 in their camera comparisons. Maybe it has or is about to be discontinued. The differences that I found between these two camera's are in Bold text Aqua Vu Scout 50 Standard Features Include: * 5-inch viewing screen with adjustable brightness and contrast * 50 feet of 200-pound test cable * 4.5 amp 12-volt battery which provides up to 6-hours of continuous use on a single charge; plus battery charger * B & W Bluegill pattern fish camera with 12 infrared lights for enhanced twilight viewing. * Built-in monitor softcase with zip-out sunshield * Video out jack for video recording or outputting to auxiliary TV * One year warranty Size: 13.5" x 9" x 10.5" Weight: 14 lbs. Aqua Vu Scout 2 Standard Features Include: * A 7.2 amp 12-volt battery that means extended run time-8 hours or more on a single charge! * Battery charger with built-in charge indicator, including new "quick-plug" charge system * B&W Bluegill pattern fish camera with 12-Spectral Response™ lights and dimmer control for twilight viewing * 5-inch viewing screen with adjustable brightness and contrast * Built-in monitor and camera softcase with zip-out sunshield * 50-feet of 200-pound test cable * Video Out jack for video recording or outputting to auxiliary TV * One year warranty Tom

Looks like the only ice will be in my drink then.

Deep in the darkest night I send out a prayer to you Now in the world of light Where the spirit free of the lies And all else that we despised Tom

Kerry, Fishing In The Dark is one of my favorite songs too. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Tom.

Hi All, Arrived and sorted things out not too long ago. Did a name and avatar changed from the old board. I got rid of Spider2blue and went with this one. Board looks great. I am very impressed. Great job OFC. TomD