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I'm hoping to catch his show in Kitchener, if the Mrs treatment goes well today.

Emergency Vet clinics are a money pit. Partly because there is a high overhead in keeping 3 staffers on hand 24/7.

Years back we took our Lucky into a clinic after hours. She had gotten into the tin foil chocolates on the tree and was sick. We were charged $450 per 6 hour shift she was there. We took her out the very next morning due to the excessive cost and were threatened with being reported to the humane society for "failing to provide adequate care".

Our Vet, a traditional rural horse doctor, was appalled at the fees levied and the blackmail tactics. He set things straight with the clinic in short order and we heard nothing more.

I need some light fluff

It happens to us because, in many ways, OFC is a reflection of ourselves in the mirror.

the only problem I have is when Skeeter and I go fishing and he had chili the night before. so never stand down wind from him...

You haven't been around after I've served up "road kill chili"

Start times for the shows? not shown on the OP

For all you fellas using Roundup, please do not apply anywhere near streams, ponds, shoreline. The chemical is notorious for its adverse effects on amphibians and aquatic life.

Put simple, it can hurt the fishing.

weed control companys are still alowed to spray for poison ivy

They might be using Glyphos. A decent systemic herbicide with "less" harm to aquatic life.

Boston were definitely playing a better game while the Habs gave away the 1st period.

I just love it when teams from the original 6 go head to head in the playoffs. Will the Habs go for 3, or will the Bruins find some redemption?

It's great that we have the natural resources but it will only benefit us if the finished products can be made here...shipping raw diamonds, iron ore, logs etc will not help us much...The real value is in the finished product.....

Exactly. Without strong manufactures, Canada becomes nothing more than a third world economic pawn. Kind of like 19th century India and China under British control.

Gramoxone is still an approved commercial herbicide in agricultural use.

I never reccommend any product to the public that requires certification. It still is only a contact herbicide. For systematic eradication you need heavier herbicides. None of those are available to the general public.

Try to find someone who sells slab wood, its way cheaper than firewood and it burns great. We get a dump truck full every fall and it costs about 300 bucks.

Ratkovsky's?

Little tip for those prone to getting stuck by their jigs. Thin layers of foam or styro to embed the tips

You cannot bring wood from the GTA outside the quarantine zone folks. A lot of that crate and skid wood from Asia is untreated, and could spread more problems around your favourite getaway. My neice spent 6 months in Toronto doing inspections for Asian longhorn beetle. Amazing how many live specimens she would find in a week.

Roundup was supposed to have been banned for public and commercial use by now.

An organic alternative. Pick a hot sunny day and spray the patches with vinegar. Burns the plants, and other unwanted weeds to a crisp ( does not work too well in the shade). Unfortunately it does not work on the root network. Most retail weed killers also fail in that regards.

That has just darkened and saddened my day. I had a few very uplifting conversations with John this winter, when I really needed an emotional lift. His positive attitude and encouragement were just the ticket. He never let on he was not well.

He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

I have always found his story to be a deep source of inspiration. Truly a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of man. Nice to be reminded that life is a work in progress.

Just got home from the Hamilton BASS tackle swap. Was a great way to spend a lousy day. A gtreat day spent yakking with good folk.

Very happy to run into vinnimon and loonietoon. Even happier to make the acquaintance of Jose. Great to see you all.

Optimum fuel consumption is at 105-110 kph. for the van.

Sell "medicinal herbs" it will solve all your problems.

Until you get rewarded with "2 years less a day"

Kind of impossible to budget, or save money, when prices spiral out of control in a mere 6 months, Fuel up 25%, and food will very soon follow suit. I see a nation with fewer people paying taxes and a lot more crime. A lot of people will have little other choice.

The big oil companies also control the supply to the small retailers, so you can't hurt the speculators buying from the small guy.

Notice how fuel prices are not an issue in this election. Who owns who???

Happy Birthday, young'un

I do like using shorter tubes ( 2.5" ) in areas with a lot of fishing pressure. Sometimes you need to downsize, sometimes go big.