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It's a pretty widely known reference. Most anyone I know or fish with would know what is meant by it. The comment about Markham (a very mixed ethnic community) appears to be meant to clear it up, in case anyone want sure.

Glad to hear Akri, who I've talked to in PM before and know to be a good guy, didn't mean it that way.

Respect for that clarification, Akri.

I agree, and I have noted the same behavior in my post above. I also noted that I don't hold that against all white people.  We should be calling out behavior and not colors.

I am certain there are Asian members of this site. I don't think they should have to tolerate derogatory comments in order to visit the site.

Here are two ways one could respond to the original post, I know which one should be allowed here:

"dam yellow bucket brigade, always keeping over their limit. They should go back to Markham"

"It really makes me sick seeing people not obeying the fishing regs. They ought to throw the book at him for keeping more than his limit".

One response calls out wrong behavior, the other is a knee jerk slur against an entire people in response to a report on the actions of one person.

To be clear, I'm not saying "hang 'em high" and calling for a ban or anything. I'm just hoping people will think before they post.

I agree it's racist. Yellow or white bucket brigade is a derogatory term generally used to describe Asian shore fisherman and to imply they don't follow the regs and just fill their bucket.

I think this site is meant to be for all and we shouldn't tolerate the furthering of stereotypes that could offend OFC members who are Asian. Of course that is up to the mods as I don't own the site.

Before this thread goes off the rails, I see locals doing more damage to the fishery more often than anyone. I'm not saying I agree with this fellow keeping more than his limit, but it would be nice if people made it about his actions and not his race.

I fish a river in the Kawarthas, always at night. I regularly (almost every time there) see white guys take off in their truck after catching a fish then come back in 5-10 minutes. I'm betting there are slot fish in their freezer at home but I don't blame all white people for their actions.

Oh yeah, I'm white, live in Markham, and follow the regs.

Thanks, it was a bittersweet day of course. I had a lot of great times in that boat. But it was too costly to store (I live in an apartment) and I didn't use it enough to justify it. The money all went to debt so no happy windfall for me.

Having said that, I expect to do a lot more fishing this year. My kayak is free to store and I can throw it in my truck and go whenever and wherever I want.

7 hours ago, Garnet said:

I never take deposit unless they are substantial.

Luckily it didn't come to that, I sold it this afternoon and they paid in cash!

Just got home from a long day getting the boat out of storage and had a chance to catch up to all the replies. Cash is king sounds good to me. Thanks!

9 hours ago, mikeh said:

I agree asking your bank is the best bet. What kind of boat are you selling?

It's just a regular fishing boat (under $10K). It all kayak fishing for me from here on.

I think if possible I will meet them at their bank to get a certified cheque and settle the sale.

Any ideas on a good deposit to ask for on $6-7K sale? $500?

51 minutes ago, Old Ironmaker said:

I want to see cash but if not comfortable go to the guys bank with him and get a cashiers cheque from the teller. I once sold a house and went to my bank with a bag with $195,000.00 in it. It took me 1/2 an hour to count it. That I don't recommend to the faint of heart. I was young then and had 35 lbs more of muscle, but looking back I was an idiot.

Lmao!

Having >$100K in cash to count is a "problem" I wouldn't complain about having right now!

So it sounds like cash exchange (at the  police station is my preference) or his bank and have them verify the draft. 

It seems like this should be more simple....I like the idea off going to the guys bank, but even banks can get fooled I guess. I like email transfer but what do you do if it doesn't come through right away like Chris said.....

Looks like cash might still be safest, ironically. I though selling my boat would be hard but I've had a dozen offers already. Who knew "money changing" would be the hard part....

1 minute ago, Garnet said:

if you are lucky and both party's deal at same bank you can just transfer money .

Both go to branch in minutes it's done.   

That WOULD be lucky! my fings are crossed ?

36 minutes ago, 16 Footer said:

A bank draft maybe safer. A certified cheque can be faked.

That's kinda what I'm worried about but not sure I could tell a fake bank draft from a real one either ?

If I go cash I'd like to meet at the Police station where they have a place for safe exchange but still a little uneasy about carrying thousands in cash.....

For those that have sold a boat privately, how do you like to transfer the funds? You hear so much about scams these days, not sure if I should ask for cash (that's a lot of cash to have on me at one time) or certified cheque (can someone counterfeit those???)

Thanks!

1 minute ago, AKRISONER said:

maybe this topic hits a little closer to home because my family are gun owners, while i live in a neighborhood that has one of the highest incidences of gun violence in Canada. I think you could technically even call me a victim after a recent shooting in my apartment buildings lobby that made me and my girlfriend feel very unsettled. Its never nice going to your lobby and seeing it taped off and riddled with bulletholes.

Subsequently there have been two homicides within close proximity of my home as well, one where an innocent bystander was caught in the crossfire and killed.

Why are we spending a pile of resources changing a system that works, but ignoring a related system that appears to be entirely broken when it comes to illegal hand guns?

I think our time and energy is far better suited to fixing a real tangible problem then changing regulations to try and fix something that has had a few incidences fall through the cracks.

That's binary thinking though, it's not an "either/or" thing. We can aim to combat illegal gun crime and also strengthen gun regulations to keep legal guns out of the hands of the unfit at the same time.

The self defense angle doesn't work for me. Currently the courts and our storage laws do not make using a legal gun for home defense realistic or practical. Having said that, you are probably more likely in Canada to accidentally kill yourself with your own gun than to be attacked in your own home by a complete stranger.

Just now, grimsbylander said:

I keep a fully loaded longbow beside my bed just in case of a late night robbery...or zombies.

Mine's a recurve, but otherwise same here!

Just now, BillM said:

I'd be happy with a more stringent drivers license exam     God knows there are people out there bombing around in 4000lbs bullets that should not be behind the wheel, lol.

I would also be happy with that!

I'm leaving the USA out of my thought process entirely.

While I don't disagree with you that Canada has a pretty good system, we shouldn't be patting ourselves on the back too hard. You asked for examples and some were provided. Unfortunately I'm at work and I don't have time to search up and catalog all the incidents that have occurred in the last year. (Being serious, not being sarcastic at you brother)

The point is threre are people slipping through the cracks and that's not okay when the result is dead Canadians. Much more can be done without penalizing law abiding owners. 

15 minutes ago, AKRISONER said:

bingo...our system is working pretty darn good currently, why in the hell would anyone change anything about it.

 

Our hunters have the guns they need to hunt, and our anti gun crybabies have no "ammo" to argue otherwise. if it aint broke dont fix it

Google Justin Bourque if you b want a more recent case illustrating the need for reasonable restrictions on firearms ownership.

He held a PAL and bought his guns legally, though he was clearly unfit to possess them. Five RCMP officers were shot and three died as a result.

11 minutes ago, AKRISONER said:

faster, and more precisely. Its sensors and processor react faster than your brains capability to see the cow, realize that you need to brake, and then subsequently physically apply the brake.

It would do all of this in a fraction of the time.

Agreed.

I'm not a fan of wind either, I'd rather have rain if I have to have one or the other.

I'm fishing from a kayak this year so I added an anchor trolley and picked up a drift sock as well.  Hopefully that will give me a way to deal with the wind.

For those that knew him (I didn't), I saw this on Facebook and don't want to post a direct link. Hopefully these screenshots help you find it. Condolences to all involved.

20 minutes ago, chris.brock said:

The news report I saw said the pedestrian who got killed walked into traffic not at a crosswalk and it didn't matter who or what was driving, the accident was inevitable.

Thanks Chris ?

1 hour ago, Sterling said:

Has it been determined that the fatality was caused by a bug? Or would have this happened anyway?

That's a good question. People are assuming a human diver would not have hit the pedestrian. That may not be the case.