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  1. RPW
    If anyone is interested in reading this... A different point of view from what we are experiencing. I found it interesting.
  2. RPW
    Wow you guys are all pretty short sighted eh. The last 10 posts were completely irrelevant to the post I made. Fun group we have here, enjoyed the intellectual conversation, guys.
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    This is the article I am talking about at the moment. Nothing about the boat ramps.
  4. RPW
    Glad I can’t even post an article with an interesting point of view without getting jumped on. You keyboard warriors are an awesome time.
  5. RPW
    I’m sorry, please do show me where I said I was going to start another petition. Thanks.
  6. RPW
    Well thanks for the information. Not that it really matters, at all. But I drive a bow rider, and use it mostly for pleasure boating - and occasionally fishing. I often enjoy taking the wife out for a ride in the evening booting across the lake without fishing at all, and even more enjoy going out with our friends and sitting at the local sandbar with the radio going and swimming. So do I think I am better than pleasure boaters? No, I am one. I believed by chances of getting ramps re-opened for fishing purposes to be greater than pleasure boating - and that is why I chose that route.
  7. RPW
    You cannot modify a petition after it is started, and I have little faith that it will make much difference anyways - therefore I am not starting a new one just to include pleasure boating. Thanks for your valued insight though.
  8. RPW
    An interesting read... https://www.thecollegefix.com/epidemiologist-coronavirus-could-be-exterminated-if-lockdowns-were-lifted/?fbclid=IwAR20QdNDfblDXR017NCSNQfpxtqDhoafElFOYXxYRhDD_AH0SfIoqFJ3YS8
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    An interesting read... https://www.thecollegefix.com/epidemiologist-coronavirus-could-be-exterminated-if-lockdowns-were-lifted/?fbclid=IwAR20QdNDfblDXR017NCSNQfpxtqDhoafElFOYXxYRhDD_AH0SfIoqFJ3YS8
  10. RPW
    Quietly observing! 😊 I’ve made my points and disagree with some others, but I’m not changing any minds so no use in arguing. Also, I’m laying some floor the kitchen so that’s keeping me busy... Noticed our house once had some beautiful linoleum, thinking about keeping it!
  11. RPW
    Hi Bill, I completely agree with what you're saying. I do believe this is the reason the government closed the boat ramps, but I feel that they should remain open to those who choose to use the ramp for fishing purposes, and not partying at the Grassies. Rather than shut the ramps down to everyone, they can allow access to those going to fish, and fine the ones who aren't being socially responsible. They keep mentioning these $750 and $1,000 fines for not following the new emergency orders, why not hand a few out to the people who are ruining it for everyone?
  12. RPW
    I have seen the pictures of people gathering in public parks. If the OPP would have handed out a few of those $750 or $1,000 fines we keep hearing about we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Why prevent us angels from fishing at a distance from others?
  13. RPW
    Receiving lots of support!
  14. RPW
    How did you make out your last time out??
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    Probably partly to do with everyone who ignored recommendations and travelled for March / Spring break. Or the herds of people waiting outside of Costco two hours before they open. Wonder how many of those cases were caused by someone sitting on their own in the middle of the lake fishing... I'm just saying there are ways it can be managed. It is possible (and not very difficult) to get bait, get to the ramp, and go fishing without coming into contact with people. I think fishing is the least of our concerns when it comes to spreading this virus - and I feel that it is counterproductive to prohibit it.
  17. RPW
    Hi Cliff, I do agree that a many people won't follow the rules and fines have been set in place for this. It just needs to be enforced. As for getting gas, bait, tackle, etc. there are ways to do so with limited to no contact. For example, a local boat ramp in my town is partly attended, they have a mini bar fridge full of bait at the ramp with a lockbox next to it and a camera aimed at it. You drop your cash in the box, take your bait, and you're on your way. For the boat ramp they have a machine similar to a parking machine. You pay using the machine and it spits out a ticket which you place on your windshield - and there is always someone floating around monitoring the ramp who could sanitize the machine after each customer. As for gas, I would just pull up to the pump as I always do and gas up, then sanitize/wash my hands before I touch anything in my truck. At some point over the next couple of months you're going to need to leave the house to do some kind of enjoyable activity. Not to redirect your point, but I think the more critical focus should be on the list of "essential businesses", not people heading out to fish.
  18. RPW
    To be honest Lew, you make a valid point, and I did not consider that. I was more thinking of the people who will launch their boat just to sit at the sandbar surrounded by others. I guess by ensuring there is fishing equipment on board you have a better chance of limiting people from going to the local swim hole...
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    Thank you for your reply Ronzo. I do agree that there is a large portion of the population that does not take this seriously, and there are strict fines already in place for these people. What I do not agree with is punishing those who are willing and able to follow the rules of social distancing, and want to have some way to pass the time while doing so - while maintaining personal health and bringing some food home in the process. All of my points can be backed up by some simple research online, and they were all drawn from various sources. The following point is directly from https://www.ontario.ca/page/fisheries-ontario The following point is not from ontario.ca, but can be found from many other sources. Also, can you argue against fishing benefiting physical and mental health? https://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/health-benefits-fishing/
  20. RPW
    You're definitely entitled to your opinion - but I don't see how jumping in your own boat, alone or with a family member from the same household, and going out on the water to fish is spreading the virus. I don't see how prohibiting this is, in any way, beneficial. Creating new (temporary) rules and regulations prohibiting multiple people, or people outside of your family from fishing together is more reasonable and understandable. I actually see this is counterproductive as the alternative is to stay in your house and do nothing at all? Drink? Eat? Sleep? How is this beneficial to our health?
  21. RPW
    You're definitely entitled to your opinion - but I don't see how jumping in your own boat, alone or with a family member from the same household, and going out on the water to fish is spreading the virus. I don't see how prohibiting this is, in any way, beneficial. Creating new (temporary) rules and regulations prohibiting multiple people, or people outside of your family from fishing together is more reasonable and understandable. I actually see this is counterproductive as the alternative is to stay in your house and do nothing at all? How is this beneficial to our health?
  22. RPW
    Please click Here to view the petition on change.org. Hello Everyone, I have started a petition to try to allow boat launches to be open to people who will be fishing (with some social distancing restrictions). I am hoping the fishing community can help obtain some signatures and share the petition. I am not sure if this will make any difference, but it is worth a try! Thanks!
  23. RPW
    Hello All, Not sure if it will make a difference or not, but I've started a petition to allow boat launches open for fishermen - it is worth a try! Please show your support by Signing and Sharing! Petition to Doug Ford: Ontario Boat Launches Open to Fishermen.
  24. RPW
    Hello All, Not sure if it will make a difference or not, but I've started a petition to allow boat launches open for fishermen - it is worth a try! Please show your support by Signing and Sharing! Petition to Doug Ford: Ontario Boat Launches Open to Fishermen.
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