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As you use the propane, the pressure in the cylinder drops. This drop in pressure causes a corresponding drop in temperature of the remaining liquid in the cylinder. Propane is a refrigerant (R-290) and like all refrigerants, they have temperature / pressure relationships. As the pressure drops, the remaining liquid temperature drops below the "Dew Point" and any moisture in the surrounding air condenses on the cold cylinder walls. If the temperature drops low enough, frost will form. Once you stop using the propane cylinder, it will pick up heat from the surrounding air and the frost will melt. Any condensate remaining will be re-absorbed into the air or n other words, dry up! Heat always flows from high to low, so the heat surrounding the cylinder will flow towards the cooler cylinder. It's all good, and normal!

"Catching" anything would be a sheer bonus. I think just getting to spend a few hours with Roy in a boat would be a great experience in itself. Sounds like you had that good fortune and then some.

Great News Wayne! Please let Jen know we are all thinking of her and pulling for her!

It tore trough here this morning. We went from dead calm....to fierce high winds....then back to dead calm and rain. We lost power for about 1/2 hour as well. Some stuff got tossed around outside and a lot of branches down, but otherwise okay. Hope you get your power back quick.

Great tribute to what seems to be a wonderful man! It certainly sounds like he has lived a very full life and wasn't afraid to try anything he took a fancy to. I certainly makes me sad too when I think of my own Dad and for that matter, my Father in Law. There is so much more that I would have loved to share with both of them...and time is at the top of that list. I think the best part about your Dad, is that he is still here for you to enjoy that day on the water with!

Pete, You certainly have my deepest sympathies. I know all too well how it feels to loose such a good old friend. I can certainly see it in his eyes in the second picture on the right. That one is a window into his soul. You can just tell he was a special one. So sorry for your loss.

Great Job! Thanks for taking the time to post this!

I've been shopping quite a bit down here in Ohio at both Dick's Sports and Gander Mountain. I like them both! Both Bass Pro and Cabelas are at least a 3 hour drive, so I have not bothered with them. It would be nice if Gander Mountain and Dick's eventually opened in Canada. That would provide some competition. Another chain that I used to go into in the US was Galyans, but they were bought up by Dick's back in 2004. If SAIL is smart, they will offer more fishing, hunting, and outdoors equipment because of their proximity to BPS. I remember The Outdoor Stores here in Ontario. Now, they were good! Collegiate Sports bought them up and turned them into a yuppy haven! Collegiate was decent back in the early days as well.

Great tour Craig! Thanks for sharing that with us! Very interesting. I'm surprised as well that the interior went in before the paint job.

Happy Birthday Lloyd! Hope it was a good one!

Yes Art, I think for use in the vehicle, these Tom Tom units are the way to go. I mainly used my handheld in the truck as well, but cannot trust it anymore.

I just thought I would pass along this info to anyone thinking about purchasing a GPS unit. I have always been a big promoter of Garmin GPS units, but my latest experience could easily change all of that! I purchased a Garmin Etrex Vista C handheld unit back around 2005/2006. With this unit, I purchased Garmin's Mapsource "City Streets North America" software. I'm starting to realize that the software is out dated and looked into purchasing an upgrade. This is the reply from the dealer I purchased this unit from: "Hello Thank you for the note I have looked in to your order history and can see the purchase of the City Nav software. I am sorry but this City Navigator format has been discontinued by Garmin and they no longer support updating it. The current software is City Navigator North America NT, but your Etrex Vista C does not support that format. Regards" Well, this is just great news! When I bought this unit, it was at the leading edge of technology and I paid almost $800 for the unit and software! It really sucks to find out that in 5 years, it is totally obsolete! One of the other software programs I bought with it was made in Quebec. When I first used it, I found the topographic data to be outdated by over 20 years already! I complained to the company, but they said there was nothing they could do about it. Anyways, I wouldn't be buying any used GPS units that are more than a couple of years old and I don't think I will support Garmin any longer! "

Wayne, I'm definitely not a cat lover by any stretch....but for its sake, I hope someone has picked it up and is feeding it. I know that is not a nice thing for the owners, but indoor cats would be really out of sorts outside fending for themselves. MY Wife's cat is a similar colour and is always indoors. It gets out from time to time out of curiosity,and if someone does not latch the screen door, but returns quickly.

Well Joey, That is one healthy looking Perch you got! At least you guys got out and were able to try the boat out.

Cliff, You should feel honoured that they have chosen you for this. A fine testament to your helping good nature! Way to go! See, good things really do come your way. Don't forget us little people when you are rolling in dough!

Bob, That is how good neighbours should be treated! Did she also mention that you have to leave yer "TNT Red Wigglers" at home? Glad things went smoothly for you!

Definitely something not right there! The fender should never be hitting the tires and the wear on the outside means something is not lined up straight. Axel may have shifted on the trailer? Why would the tires hit the fenders? Is the boat too heavy? Scary stuff! Get it looked at!

Great report and trip! Looks very interesting, but not someplace I would want to visit without a knowledgeable guide!

Slowpoke, Yes, and I am still reading the info on their site. I worry that once I make a complaint, will it affect my travel even more? Thanks for the link!

The Eastern Rises trailer on you tube was awesome! Thanks for posting!

Thanks Wayne. Interesting read! "BTW....how do we really know if Rattletrap2 got the old prostate exam without a doctor present.... " Bob, I'm actually in need of one of those exams, but to date, non of the Guards look my type! The only female I have dealt with looked like she had bigger hands than the men.They probably would withhold the findings anyways! Singingdog, I am not pretending anything! I was up front and honest. I offered them anything I could and was prepared to comply with whatever they asked of me. I stayed calm and was always polite despite their rudeness. I just don't understand the purpose of a valid passport? They have all the time in the world at our Immigration Authority to check us out and make sure we are who we say we are before they issue us one. How can the US disregard these documents and worse yet, our Government pardons? Believe me, Canada is not the enemy here!

First time I ever saw a "facial" on this site! Terry, i think this means he liked ya!

Oh, I forgot. I go into the USA at Lewiston, and come back through the Peace bridge. It is just the way the traffic flows. I thought about changing, but figured after what i went through the first time, I should stay with the same plan. They cannot just be after me because of my beard and tanned skin. At least i am giving them more credit than this! Wacko's come in all flavours and colours! I bet some even drive beige Buicks! LOL

Guys, I don't want or expect an apology from any of you, but thanks for the gesture! That is what friends tend to do! Blaque, It is only a tongue in cheek statement. It would take more than this to really knock the shine off of your Country in my eyes! LOL I really have no issues with them taking precautions. Like a lot of you, I am thankful that they are doing their jobs.The Canadian Guards are very polite to me and maybe, just maybe, they should be checking things out in a little more detail? The part that gets me is that they now have loads of info on me. I have complied with all their requests. They have had their fun. It is now time to move on to bigger fish! They have looked at my wallet, passport, letters from the school, letters from my employer, been given reference numbers to contact, checked out my record if they desire, and found i am squeaky clean. I am born and raised in Canada, like my parents and grandparents before me. I do not have any flags (or should not have any!). I too am doing my job. i would think that a few questions would suffice at this point to confirm I am the same individual. The Nexus option is a good one, but unfortunately won't help me with this situation. My beard has been the source of jokes for years. If I was to shave it off now, it would look like I am trying to hide! LOL I have had it for over 20 years! Wayne, I know what you are saying all too well. All it takes is one wrong comment or remark and I am done! That would be a real tragedy! I just had to vent last night and see if anyone had any inside info or similar experiences. In regards to my frequent trips back and forth. This is why I was upfront and honest with them at the very first crossing. The letters explain in detail when and why I am going back and forth. Not trying to hide anything.

Okay, Just got in from another ordeal at the longest undefended border! First let me state, that ever since I was a kid, I have been in awe of the US of A and fascinated by this country! Over my career, I have absolutely seen more of the United States than I have of Canada. That's just the way it is. My occupation required me to partake in technical training that was almost always somewhere in the US. I was fortunate enough to come here a lot. Back at the end of March, I was given 2 days notice that I would be spending 10 weeks in Cleveland, Ohio. Now this ain't Palm Beach or anything, just another industrial city where a major manufacturer is located and has their training school. I love my job and am thankful to have the opportunity to be here and learn something new that will make me more valuable at home. The part I wasn't thrilled about, was that I didn't have time to get my home in order for me to be away this long. I already feel like a dolt for not being home when there is so much work to be done around the house this time of year. Fortunately, I have a very supportive and understanding Wife that has always supported me when I had to travel over the last 31 years. She never complains, but I sure don't like leaving her with all the work. The fun started on March 27th. Everyone says "just tell em' you are visiting friends". I say, no way! I am going there for legitimate reasons, I have nothing to hide, and I don't have so much as an outstanding parking ticket against me! Everything went relatively smoothly the first Sunday I crossed. I have a Passport like they want, and I had a letter to the company that I was going to. They let me through with only a few stupid questions! Don't get me wrong here, I am polite as can be and answer everything they ask. They didn't ask for any documentation or anything. I decided that I would make the 6 hour trip home every second week-end and even told the guard this. A few weeks later, I am heading back on a Sunday evening and the Guard says" No! I don't think you have any right to be coming down here for training. Why don't you get this at home? I explain that although the company has offices in Canada, that the training is only offered here. Well he does not like this and says I need a Visa to come down here. I said that i understood that I could not work in the US and that I was being paid by my employer at home. He tells me to hand him my keys and goes off to talk with someone else at another booth. He comes back and says again that I have no right to be doing what I'm doing and that I need to pull into the compound and go inside to speak with Immigration officers. They herd me like cattle into the building and interrogated me for 45 minutes to 1 hour! I again answered the same questions over and over, and listened to what they had to say. In the end, they said I needed to have a letter from my employer and the company that is offering the training. He tells me what the letter has to contain and sends me on my way. I then get yelled at by a female officer for not walking on the correct hatch marks back to my vehicle. No problem, just glad to be on my way! Oh, when they asked for any documentation, I told them I had it the first week, but did not have it with me. He says that every time i come here, I am knocking on the door and asking for permission to enter, and need to have it. I said okay and said I understood and would comply asap. I went home for Mothers Day last week and when i get back to the border Sunday night. I run into one of the guards that i had previously dealt with, but he had eventually let me go. He is all set to start into me about going in to speak with Immigration again, when i said that I was in there already and that a specific Immigration officer (I remembered his name) had told me to get these two letters and that was all I needed. He backs down and says Okay, go on through. Tonight, ( I had to go back home again this week for a graduation function) the guard says he couldn't read my plate and asks me if I know the numbers. No problem Sir, and I tell him. The camera flashed on my front plate like always. There is nothing obstructing either of my plates. He asks me if I come to the States a lot, and of course i explain everything again, and tell him that in 3 weeks iI will be finished and that I will go home once more on Memorial Day week-end.(I get to miss our Victoria Day long week-end!) He again asks me what my citizenship is? I thought perhaps that my Canadian passport and Ontario tags were a dead giveaway, but answer politely. I had already offered him my Passport and the two letters. He says great,, and takes them from me! He then tells me to put the vehicle in park, shut the engine off, step out of the vehicle and hand him the keys. The engine was already off, but I comply. A second guard escorts me inside after telling me to empty my pockets on the front seat. I asked for my wallet and he says you are not going anywhere near the vehicle again and to walk this way. He says the computer randomly selected me for a vehicle search. i am asked to sit in a room out of sight and they drove my car into a garage and searched it for about a 1/2 hour! He comes back inside and says that he saw my new PAL certificate in my wallet and is there any weapons in the car? I don't even own one yet! I politely tell him this and he gives me back my stuff and send me on my way! Sorry for the long winded rant, but I am thoroughly PO'd about this and the lustre is really starting to wear off this fine country that I admired so much!! I guess I was so naive that I thought they would be thankful I was coming down here to spend tens of thousands of dollars! After all this is done, I will have to come back to the US in August for two more weeks. I can hardly wait! I think I will just park my car, bend over and place my elbows on the hood, and let them all have a turn with me! I can't imagine trying to bring a boat load of fishing gear across the border! Do our guards treat all of our Southern friends this way when you come up here in June? Is this normal procedure? It is a sad state of affairs if this is what things are coming to with our closest allies and neighbours. I'm hoping someone on here has some inside knowledge of these matters and can shed some light for me! I'm an honest guy who plays by and follows the rules. What the heck do they do with criminals? Thanks (Maybe when the 3 gallons of coffee I drank to get me here wears off,I can get to sleep!) LOL