FLEX ROD

Just found out the wife has booked Grandview Reasort for March break with the kids just past Huntsville they will be skiing for 3 days I cant due to my loosy knee but that means I should be able to get in some ice fishing. I have never ice fished out this way and being late in the season March 14-21 I have no clue where to go. Please advise I do not want to drive too far 20 - 30 min max. and I am open to rental or just on the ice HELP PLEASE. Thank you, FLEX - John

The Wayne's lived on a RANCH hence no lawn to water, and to pay a kid $10 to water back then I do not think so. FLEX - John

I just logged on and your's was the first post that I read, as a father of both a son and daughter a shiver went up and down my spine. God bless my heart and goes out to you and your family and also with it our prayer. I also would recomend Sick Kids in a hurry. FLEX - John

This is a love have relationship! I love your post solo and I hate you for the fact that you have the time to go and fish like you do this has just been brutal for me 4 months of not holding a fishing rod due to a loosy knee surgery! Great report like always keep up the great work. FLEX - John

Waterwolf - please don't get me wrong - I have no I repeat no issues with a coyote and or a wolf being taken - I have personally a coyote rug at home. No I did not shoot it my father did as I do not hunt BUT I HAVE NO problem with any body who does on the contrary I beliwe that I am one of the best advocates for hunters. My point is / was they guy has to go out and I do take him out but at 11:00 when i am getting ready to go to bed it is just the convinience factor. In September I had my loosy knee surgery and my walking ability is still on a cane hence I do not walk very much so that is another large point, I miss it as the dog and i miss our routine and not only do i miss it boy oh boy you do not know how much i miss not holding a fishing rod in my hands since andhaving to miss the fall steel. FLEX - John

God, 30 years ago if any body would have called me an Conservtive I would probably puched them in the face, today i can honestly say I wear that title with pride. Thank you Carp-Starter for posting that and Merry Christmas to you also. FLEX - John

QUOTE(Fisherman @ Dec 18 2008, 09:11 AM) They make people repellant in the same calibers, why do ya have to shoot up everything in nature just cause it doesn't suit your purpose. If it wasn't for some of those species there'd be a lot more vermin running around. Actually maybe vermin just a little higher on the food chain come to think of it. QUOTE(fireball Posted Today, 11:19 AM) I agree. But I think we're outnumbered around here so I'm keeping my head down. The reason is relatively simple - because this is a residential area and IF the animal posses a risk then in a residential area precautions do have to be taken. If you read the original post is was posted as a general question with concerns for a family pet that is being let loose in a fenced back yard and knowing that wild animals in winter time look for food any place they can get it I was just trying to get educated about the capabilities of a coyote. I for one, enjoy the thought very much knowing that any time I look out my window I have the pleasure and privilege to see a number of exciting creatures such as Hawks, Eagles, Blue Herons, Beavers, Deer’s, coyotes , rabbits, owls and even once a grouse. That was the reason for the post. FLEX - John

waterwolf, he is inside the house but the poor guy does have go and do his Business, right? And this dog love to chase and bark at the squirles and god knows what else. Please, please do not tempt me Wiser, even though I am not a huntrer a few days ago I had a monster Buck and 3 does in the yard itself, the buck was the biggest that I have ever seen 10 pointer and basically was right under my window to the point i could have jumped on his back. I have thought about investing in a crossbow many a times. FLEX - John

bigugli- Thanks, every time i hear or read this one I truely get a big ugly grin on my face. Thanks, Have a great Christmas. FLEX - John

misfish, so much of this is happening on a daily bassis, my thoughts go out to you and your family. FLEX - John

Thank you gang all good info, and thanks Joey for the link, very informative. One thing that I neglected to mention and I guess that this works for me is thet we are on a ridge hence their is also the slope factor, but I think that we will have to pay more attention once the food supply get harder to find. And ketchenany we are just around the corner from each other, if you ever want to hook up please let me know- I am west of islington and south of rutherford and you are correct last year the rabitts were around but few and far appart this year. FLEX

Okay gang here is a question that my son has asked and this I am not sure how to respond to. WE back onto a ravine and I have the Deers but with that we also have the coyotes, this seems to have been a very good year for them as we have really heard them and I have also seen them a few time. I have the standard 6' fence sepatating us from the ravine and we have a small dog , can the coyotes clear a 6' fence? My son is scared to let the dog go out in the yard at night so hence this question. I khnow that the Deer have no issue with the fence but can a wild "dog" clear it? Thanks - FLEX

JET posted a very good question, as I am in the same possition, I would probably have my 13 year old son with me and possibly my dad also. Would be willing to share costs. FLEX - John

Pick a date and I will have to see what things look like at home. But I would really do my best to be able to come as I have yet to come to one. FLEX - John

To put a companion to rest is much harder than thinking that all is okay. This friend, was loyal to you and what you did was being loyal back to her. Good luck FLEX - John

Rob, As a parent I can not phathom the pain that you and you r family are going through. My prayer goes out to you and may the thought that Chris is pain free carry you through this difficult time. FLEX - John

Thanks for sharing, some of them are really great. FLEX

Terry, You are correct it is a atraditional meal, including the soup that is made from it and it is predominantly on Christmas Eve and not only is it in the Czech but also the SLOVAK side also. FLEX

That looks like it was a lot of hard work, and it also looks great. Wait till it catches and starts to fill in it will look even better and thats when the true reward comes in. Great job, FLEX

If you get the boots for the dog, make sure that you put them on nice and tight, and if your dog is anything like mine have a video camera ready to go as it was the funniest thing watching him as he walked kicking and shaking his feet. Most of the time he was on three paws, but he does get use to them. FLEX

Hi Rick, As some one who has had more than his share of "issue" 15 surgeries in 14 years all that i can say is keep the faith. The mental aspect is more than 50% of the game and their is a light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully it is not afreight train . Good luck, FLEX

Just wanted to check if any body here does snow plowing. Had knee surgery 3 months ago and just not up for it so I am looking to hire some one to do it. The location is in WOODBRIDGE 5- 10 minutes west of BASS PRO. Thank You, FLEX

Thank you MEMART. FLEX

Help please, I am in the process of finishing my basement and I need a Plumber and Electrician. I would rather give the work to some one from this great group of people. This is a good size job PM me and include contact info and I will get back to you ASAP, and the location is in WOODBRIDGE.

BIGUGLI, Looks like you had a nice day out on the water, was this to replace take your kids to work day? As a father of an 12 and 13 year old and a smoker, at what age did you let your son start smoking? FLEX