Barry Willis

Awesome as always David. Man, you sure know how to make a guy envious. In my books you did very well in the tournaments. That's a lot of competition to go up against. Very nice looking chain pickerel. I used to catch them when ice fishing for perch.

There is no comparison, it's like apples to lemons. One quick glance and I know what my choice would be. I'd be damn proud to be seen out on the river with it. Looks beautiful Spiel.

I was watching the CTV news last night at supper time and I couldn't believe the nasty weather that was predicted for Ontario. We've been going through much the same out west here for the past few days. Rain, hail, snow and violent thunder storms all night long. I'm almost deaf as a stone and don't wear my hearing aids to bed of course and the thunder has woke me up every night, not to mention the lightening that lit up the inside of the house almost steady. We usually don't get this until later in July and especially in August. There are actually several airplane pilots on stand by in the event of a storm with large hail and they will go up and seed the clouds to reduce the size of the hail to lessen the damage. As I mentioned before Calgary is called hail storm alley. I hope it has ended and yous have a non eventful night tonight.

I watch an interesting show every week called Polar Bear Town filmed in Churchill. A six day guided trip to view and film them, if you are lucky enough to see them is just under $8000 plus air fare. I expect they can, either smell or sense ones fear, dogs can. Polar bears are my favorite, they have that look on their face that (not that I would try it) I want to run up and hug them LOL. Here's a shot of a grizzly here in Alberta chasing wild horses. I am sure he took one down, more than likely one of the foals, as he isn't far behind. We are losing more wild horses each and every year to grizzly's.

I don't know how to post this on the OFC, I tried, but please check it out, Youtube, titled, watch "elk plays soccer with kids" you won't be sorry you did. It is one of the most priceless things I have seen a wild animal do, let alone an elk, watch as she waits for the boys to return the ball to her.

Seeing as we are redefining every thing, this is a cordless hole punch. Effortlessly punch holes through leather, wood and even metal, and they are fun to use to. LOL.

Very impressive as always Spiel, your work and creations are second to none, I'm sure your friend will be impressed.

Here is one here Terry, a little more graphic.

They are an animal to be reckoned with and given respect when we are in their living room. In the next 4-6 weeks I should have some nice photos of both, not just tail cam but mostly hand held Canon digital.

Very nice, beautiful Char. The last couple days I was wondering when we would see some pics from your adventure. Since moving out west I sure don't miss the black flies and mosquitoes.

Yeah, but the CIA, at least years ago had no jurisdiction. So if that is still the case you will have to present it to the FBI. I do know a couple FBI agents, one in LA and the other in Orlando from way back when, retired, but one is still active when his expertise is called upon. The other, a gal in Florida, is now a game warden, got sick of the politics in FBI. I should have sent this to her just for laughs.

Well you got four words right but the others are way off. This is bugging the Hell out of me as I want to disclose what it is but I can't, I had to figure it out for myself. The last part is obviously the easiest. I'm happy you are taking part in this. If more guys come on board it would be interesting to see who figures it out first. I believe you have a head start. I wish I could offer a prize. Bragging rights will have to do. I just thought it would be something fun for a change for those who have the time and like a challenge.

Hahaha, hey Fisherman, not intentionally, in my 7 story years, not that you guys are all as old, I try and keep my brain active, what's left of it anyway. I came across this back in the early 70's when I worked for a commercial fisherman and have surprisingly, never forgotten it.

Well put Kuhaman.

I understand you, my fellow anglers of the OFC have more important issues at hand, I don't even know why I thought of this. I expect some of you are familiar with it. Just thought it would be good for a laugh. Hope some of you get a kick out of it and can put it into words LOL. EMRFESHEMRNOTFESHEMR2FESHCDEDBDIZEWHALEOILBEEFHOOKEDEMAREFESH.

Fish doesn't take as long so you have to drink faster.

I'm sure your wife was a little curious to say the least. Hopefully they were re-located rather than shot which is the normal practice in BC. Last year over 600 bears were shot or killed by other means in that province. It sickens me.

Two minutes is pushing it. One should have everything ready in the event that you do catch something worthy of a photo that is going to be released, and released and revived properly.

Congrats on your retirement and all the best on your fishing trips. You'd be hard pressed to find a better place to catch big Speckled Trout, and lots of them. In regards to the pic, as long as one is fishing who needs or wants a day off. Stay safe.

If you hadn't mentioned Don Valley Lew, I wouldn't have ever remembered it. I can still remember it a little but not much. But I do remember back in late 60's and early 70's it being a very beautiful area. Back up to Crowman. You and your family having spent time in Calgary I expect you are familiar with Carseland. My dad worked for a farmer out there in the 30's. I wish I knew where exactly as most of the farmlands are passed down through generations. It seems like a lot of other things being born and raised on a farm it get's in your blood and one sticks with it.

East of Calgary. Bow River at Carseland weir, antique tractor, worlds strongest woman. The weir doesn't look all that impressive at this time as our lakes and rivers are at an all time record low due to our drought for the past few seasons. Should see and hear this thing when it's at full bore. It's actually quite scary.

The good old days eh Lew. Clydesdales are incredibly gentle which isn't a bad thing considering their size. You were very fortunate to have experienced that when you were a young lad in them neck of the woods. I used to know Toronto pretty well in the early 70s as we used to go to the CNE, the sportsman show of course and take a drive down just for something to do on a weekend. I doubt I would recognize it these days. I would likely get lost just trying to find Young St. I certainly have no desire to go back.

I understand Pics. That is a very beautiful picture, I love the horse, wow. You must be very proud of your daughter, I always wish I had one but after two big boys my wife said that's it LOL. I've spent my share of time with appaloosas and never had a problem for a minute. The horse's I have now came from the Rocky Mountain Foothills, wild horse's. The black and white one, so beautiful, looks as though he just came off the reserve. I just got him a few months ago. He has his playful moods and can be a handful. He will tease the Hell out of me when I try to saddle him by running off, just one of the things I like about him. but once it is on him he quits playing games. I'm not afraid to take him anywhere. The other one is as gentle as can be, also a nice looking horse, at least to me with nice dapples. Just a sweet heart.

Wow he's beautiful Pics. That photo almost resembles one of our barns for the Calgary Stampede. He doesn't appear to be hard to handle, no offence, but being around horses most my life I'm just curious about the chain to lead him. For many years I was manager and foreman of Pinecrest Poultry and Thoroughbred Race Horse Farms. The fellow I hired to train our horses - Jimmy Suiter, was one of the trainers of Northern Dancer. I was the first one to get on their backs but they were gentle trained by Jimmy and myself and not once did one try to buck me off, thank god LOL.

Very nice indeed, congrats from me as well. There are not many things I love more than to see young lads fishing and keeping the tradition alive. Especially when it is with Gramps. Speaking of alive I am very happy to see yous released it.