Dutch01

I'll never argue against putting one's brain in gear before one's mouth Off to work so I can "pay the man ". Have a good one Dara.

This one's for you, mb2: http://www.nugget.ca/2017/01/16/mnr-and-police-remove-huts

Trudeau's comments really weren't that inflammatory, and the (over)reaction is much ado over nothing. It's obvious that we will *eventually* have to stop burning fossil fuels. The people crying now about having to choose between having to eat or heat are being a little bit selfish, frankly. I work for a living too and it's hard to pay the bills sometimes so I'm not speaking from on high. But have a little perspective. Every member on this board is in the top 5% or so of the world in quality of life and income. We have multiple cars, 2,3,4000 square foot houses, lakefront cottages, boats and the list goes on ad infinitum. Meanwhile, most of the population of Kiribati in the Pacific have had to move to another island as theirs is now underwater. If we don't change our polluting ways future generations aren't going to be worrying about heat or food, they'll be worrying about being able to breath. It's a common refrain among generally conservative politicians that running up debt is bad finance and unfair to future generations. Fair enough, I accept that premise. How ironic then, to fight any and all attempts to protect those same future generations' environment. We are cashing in lives in the future* for jobs now. I don't think that is right. * Not just in the future, people die from air pollution every day now. Do I think that this new carbon tax is the right solution? Not personally, no. But the wailing and moaning by the conservatives every time Trudeau speaks is too much. They're like a jilted Democrat on Donald Trump night. Rachel Notley of all people had the most rational and reasonable response I saw: "We have to remember, this is coming from a prime minister who's just approved not one but two pipelines that are going to assist in our diversifying the markets to which we sell the product coming from the oilsands," Notley told CBC Radio's The House. She cautioned Albertans not to get "too excited" about Trudeau's comments. I'm with her on this one.

They were in approximately 25' of water.

Thanks guys. Let's hope the ice holds up this week. I'm already feeling the pull to get back out there and it's only Monday!

It's night and day so far, at least on the ice. I could pull it with one finger. I can't believe I waited so long to build them.

Thanks! First time we had them out since building them. They handled some really rough ice okay, and they take so little effort to pull (at least on ice, we'll see about the snow).

I fished both Saturday and Sunday today. What an awesome way to spend the weekend. Saturday I brought home a walleye and a laker: Sadly, the laker was given to my by a friend, so I still haven't iced a laker of my own. Here's a pic showing my spot for those that can figure it out: Today we hit Simcoe. We were late getting there and then our first spot was dead. Not even a dink. It wasn't looking good, so we moved spots. I'm so glad we did! We caught easily a hundred+ perch the rest of the day on that one spot. I kept 13 for table, my buddy kept a similar amount. The rest went back. Here's the p0rn: Here's another pic showing my spot: Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend as much as I did. Dutch

I took one to an ice bungalow. Lucky I did every time we ran the stove it went off.

It's a small man that wishes harm on a person just because he disagrees with them.

Also I'd like to add that the information I provided earlier is only applicable in Canada. If this guy is in Michigan the Human Rights Tribunal cannot help as they are a Canadian organization without authority in the US.

Rick, I don't think Terry was condoning racism, you might be taking this personally because it is an issue close to home so to speak. My personal recommendation is to keep in mind the wisdom of Buddha: "Holding on to anger at someone is like drinking poison and expecting them to die" This guy will get what's coming to him one day, in the meantime stop drinking the poison. (That's not to say do nothing, but if you're not going to do something, let it be like water off a ducks back. You'll live longer)

I've seen a number of references to this guy having a right to choose who he permits to frequent his business. I just want to clarify that this is not entirely accurate. If he were to say: "All patrons are expected to follow the Ontario regulations while using our huts." Or "No alcohol, profanity or disturbing other guests" He would be in the clear. However, he specifically stated in advance he will not serve holders of a status card. It can be assumed that holding a status card identifies one as belonging to a visible minority. It is illegal to refuse to provide services on the basis of race. Therefore, he is in contravention of the law. If a status card holder is refused service on that basis, he or she need only call the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and he is in big trouble. That's no joke, they have as much or more power as the court. (imo they have too much power, but that is another post altogether!).

You're a braver man than I, my friend!

I have literally nothing bad to say about mine. It works exactly as advertised.

My android box is awesome. Sure you could use a laptop, but even a used one on Kijiji will be more than the hundred bucks I paid for my android box.

I have. 6 megabit line (max 550 kbs or so) and I stream 1080p movies to my android box with no issue. Install kodi on an old laptop, add Exodus manually, and do a test stream if you're not sure. Then buy a android box, they're awesome.

That is awesome, thanks!

Not sure how to put this but........ Don't you have all kinds of time right now??? Just kidding, I thought they were phenomenal but to each his own.

Give Last Of Us or Fallout 4 a try, they're both great. Just a thought if you're looking for something new....

How are you accessing the site? Don't quote me on this but it might use flash and if so you can't use an Apple device... If you're using a pc, try a different browser maybe.

That's gnarly! My old 3 series BMW (with snow tires) was a dream in the snow. I'd turn the traction control off and drive with the throttle. Now I mostly drive my truck like an old man...

That thing probably weighs 4500 pounds or more. In snow it would get munched by a Subaru. Don't get me wrong, I love my V8's (I have a 327 in my Silverado), but I don't see the point of AWD on that car. I'd take it in two wheel and keep the rears spinning!

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No worries Ol' - I was going to watch the fight but I'm not a *huge* boxing fan so it's all good. If that had been a UFC spoiler though I'd have hurt feelings lol