CrowMan

In Eastern Ontario, you can purchase ethanol-free high octane from Speedway Gas and VP Racing Fuel (both just off the 401 on the Tyendaga Reserve in Desoronto). In fact, you can still buy leaded fuel from them for vintage vehicles.

I would think you're guessing right. For most folks, when they use the words "sandwich" and "squirrel" in the same sentence, it usually refers to an incident with a motor vehicle, not a culinary reference. Growing up, Pigeon was a regular on our menu. My Dad used to raise Pigeons for racing, and the ones that didn't make the cut ended up on a plate. It was more than once we had sandwiches with the leftovers..

Blame the corn farmer lobby..

Canada Day BBQ at the Cottage with my tribe.. Back ribs from Iberico pigs raised by a local farmer here in Frontenac. In the fall, he lets them roam around the back 40 in an Oak forest so they can feast on acorns. Brined the ribs overnight, then a wet rub with mustard (Kozlik's from Manitoba), apple cider (from Brighton), Worstershire sauce, garlic (from my garden), paprika, salt and pepper. Slow smoke for 3 hours with apple and cherry wood on the Traeger. Then wrap in peach paper with more apple cider and my brother's own honey (from Frontenac) and another 2 hours on the smoker. Then unwrap and glaze at higher heat for 1 hour with home made BBQ sauce made with Crown Royal and maple syrup. Served up with roast potatoes, maple baked beans, macaroni salad, cornbread, peas (from my garden) and coleslaw. Started with an appetizer platter of smoked BC Chinook Salmon, Moose Biltong, and 5 year old Cheddar from Wilton Cheese. All consumed by my kids and their husbands/wives along with my 4 grandchildren after a day of fishing, Seadoo'ing and tubing on the lake.. I'm grateful for everything the best country in the world has blessed me with ! Happy Canada Day !

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The Windy app...most accurate and comprehensive that I've found yet. NOAA for surface temps on the Great Lakes.

I like the Folbe holders. Like Down East Salty's they're tough enough for Musky trolling, but the design makes it easy to get the rod out of the holder instantly.

Is that a video clip from your dash cam ?

Apparently "ungraded" beef sold in Canada is from Mexico. At most of the better hotels and resorts in Mexico, the beef is usually from either the US or Argentina, if that tells you something. They won't even eat their own beef. The rest of the meal looks great ! https://nationalpost.com/news/ungraded-beef-in-canadian-grocery-stores

Looks tasty...my kind of meal ! Curious...were those "BC Spot Prawns" ? If so, where did you buy them ? I know that now is the season for them, but I've found it difficult to find them in Ontario. They are definitely sweeter and more delectable than Shrimp. On a fishing trip to the Queen Charlotte's, we feasted on those to the point of gluttony...so good !

Not sure where you're located, but both of these shops provide excellent service for MinnKota's: Aikman's in Mississauga Prop Shop in Kingston

I have made Gravlax (I think the spelling is Swedish vs Norwegian) with most species of Salmon or Trout, all work well except Lake Trout...a little too strong flavoured. Have you ever tried adding beet juice to the cure ? A classic Swedish recipe that adds some interesting flavour and colour. Have fun playing with the Bass Doug. I'm looking forward to Saturday too...with all these wacky cold fronts coming through of late, the Walleye fishing's been a dud. Spending this morning cleaning up from the storm last night...got pretty violent for a bit up here.

A couple of days ago I took my 5 wt and my Vizsla up to a favourite creek in North Frontenac. The Mayfly hatch was in full swing, and I was fortunate enough to have a few Brookies sip on my Adams. Usually, I'll pan fry, grill or hot smoke Brook Trout...but since I was having a couple of buddies over to watch the game tonight, I decided to make Gravlax as a snack, which I haven't made in awhile. Gravlax is Scandinavian cured fish, typically made with Salmon, but Trout works perfectly well too. It's like a cross between cold smoked fish and sashimi...there's no cooking, just the cure. The fillets are heavily coated in salt, sugar, dill and Aquavit (a spicy gin/vodka from Norway). The process takes place in the fridge, under the weight of a brick to squeeze out the moisture. It typically takes 24 to 48 hours depending on the thickness of the fillets. Once cured, it's easy to cut the fillets into very thin slices with a sharp knife. I'm serving it with some baby greens from my garden, lemon, Vidalia onion, capers, toasted rye bread, and a dressing of sour cream, dill and Dijon mustard. I'm not an Oiler fan, but it would be nice to see the Cup finally return to Canada...hopefully the tornadoes don't interfere with my reception up here..

Any of the rivers mentioned...I'll send you a pm.

If I can make a suggestion....take the hwy 17 route through Sault Ste Marie to Nakina. Assuming you're coming from the GTA, it's only about an one hour longer than hwy 11 through North Bay (15 hrs vs 14 hrs). However, it's infinitely more interesting. The stretch between SSM and Wawa is probably one of the most scenic roads in Canada between Cape Breton and the Rockies. Plenty of rivers that have Brook Trout through there...Chippewa, Pancake, Speckled Trout, Agawa, Sand, Old Woman, Michipicoten...just need to hike in a bit from the hwy to the better spots. Be sure to stop at Voyageur's Lodge in Batchawana Bay for Lake Superior smoked Whitefish and awesome homemade apple fritters...makes for a great picnic at the falls on the Sand R. or on Old Woman Bay. The White Fang Motel in Wawa is a good spot to hang your hat for the night. Frankly, once north of Temagami, I personally find the hwy 11 route boring....flat and nothing but jack pine..

Thanks for the report, sounds like a great time. Can't say I've ever been disappointed in a fly-in. Although not everyone produced boat loads of fish, they've always been a memorable experience...even the ones where things went south a little (the exploding outhouse...lol), wouldn't take me much convincing to do it again..

What is the output of your charger in amps when you put it in Lithium mode ? Check the charging requirements of your battery vs your charger. Yours is a 24v 100 amp battery ? Can your charger operate at 24v ? Lithiums typically charge at a higher voltage to maximize battery life. You may need a dedicated charger.

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"Works" of art !

Yes, I do remember. We used to catch some monster Goldfish in that pond too. It seems it was a dumping ground for wayward pets ! My best friend, John MacKinnon, lived on Grenadier Heights. It looks like you're in the place that has the long driveway off Ellis. We lived further west on Durie, north of Morningside. Played hockey on the outdoor rink in Rennie Park. Such a great neighborhood to grow up in !

I also grew up in the High Park neighborhood fishing on Grenadier Pond. Also fished across the street in Catfish Pond, which was behind my school...Swansea Public. Lots of great memories. I won the annual High Park Kid's fishing tournament when I was 12 years old...the one and only fishing trophy (still have it somewhere) I have ever won. A one day derby, which I won with a 12" Bass and two Sunfish...lol Been a long time since I've fished there...good to see it's still producing.

It's south-east Oakville, home to the rich and famous...of which I'm neither.

At my place in the city, they've taken over from the Raccoons as the sanitation workers in the neighborhood. A pair pass by my house like clockwork every morning, making their rounds. A lot of little old ladies with toy dogs are freaked out, but my Pointer gives them one little growl and they go running off with their tail between their legs. My wife's not complaining either, there's a lot less Squirrels digging up her Tulip bulbs. It's my understanding that all Coyotes in southern Ontario are actually a Coywolf. After moving into the neighborhood last winter, the guy down the street quickly figured out you need to put your trash out in a can not a bag.

Doug, we've fished together...do I LOOK like I don't like food...lol