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The old days of keeping adequate sale stock are long gone. One day sales are meant to be a carrot on a stick. Dangle it in front of your nose and you follow it but never catch it If you have a hankering for their one day carrots, you end up at the store 3 days in a row. Even if you get pissed off by lack of inventory, most will still wind up buying something else

Glad to hear you fellas had a good outing.

IF it weren't for fishing, a lot of us would not have a life.

Somebody who knows better, as opposed to one who knows it all

There's a lot of folks out there that need a breathalyzer hooked up to their keyboard

The first one had me stymied. Second one is too easy.

Learn to duck and cover.

They were informed on day 1 almost a month back. See link. http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41739&st=0

At this point in time, much seems to be happening. It would appear that a group of government agencies have gotten involved, but are keeping silent while they investigate. Certainly different from the response of 'our hands are tied'. I have shied away from the newsmedia to give some people time to get organized. Seems we've attracted enough attention to our problem that the media are now looking for us. I really do expect a fairly positive outcome.

I'm dating myself, but that was a big fad back there in the early to mid-80's. One of the dealerships, I think it was Prentices, used to have a promo day running the new models across water. Back before they had Seadoos. There was also this wild new idea being punted around called the internet. Was supposed to make our lives easier and our work weeks shorter

Despite everything going to H___ in a hand basket, I have had some time for fishing. Just haven't had much worth posting. 2 white stripes in a week is not good. The ganders are jockeying for the best partners. A mix of small stuff. At least it's fresh air and relaxing.

The recent rains added to the erosion and runoff, but silt cloths are now in place. It's a start, but there is a long ways to go. Again, Thnk You for all your support

Guess it's better to have a fresh thread to say "Thank You" for representing all our interests, and the best interests of the fishery on Rice Lake. The end results of your perseverence are a reminder that we can make a difference.

Looks like I'll be going down to check on the status of the waterfront. Make sure the sediment barriers are up.

The rules for plant hedging are the same as the rules for fencing between properties. They both serve the same purpose when planted and maintained properly. The landscape designer should have known that and provided a secondary plan for that part of the yard in case the neighbour is not keen on sharing the hedge.

When my son was young, he idolized Italo. Probably because he was the only pro to actually take the lad seriously. He spent close to an hour talking fishing with the boy, despite the crowd at the fishing show. As for any wrongdoing. That was some 15 years back. The fines were paid, and so were the dues. He's human and as faulty as the rest of us mortals Stoty, glad you had a couple of great days shooting episodes with the man.

You've been a great help GBW. I'm not the sharpest pencil in the cup when it comes to computers.

I'll second that. Used to dump a kilo of ground coffee in the back of reefer trailers. Best way to mask the smell of fresh chicken flesh. Usually takes a few washes to sanitize you vehicle enough to get rid of the stink from any dead flesh.

Letter writing works. This was forwarded from a local MPP. Thank you for your email of April 12, 2010. With respect to the above, please be advised that the owners of the property you have referenced are currently in discussions with NPCA with a view to implementing restoration. As of this writing our Regulation Officer has advised that some interim sediment control measures have already been put in place . NPCA has and will continue to pursue satisfactory restoration and resolve of this matter, by the most expedient and legal means available to us. Yours truly; John Kukalis, Director of Water Management Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

Thank You. This happens every where we look, so by helping us, you help yourself as well.

All you need is a voice over for when someone opens the thread. As soon as I saw the title I kept hearing the "Chicken Maaaaaaaan" commercial. It's OFNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcQfy1SavdQ&feature=fvw Outside of the mental lapse. Neat little story. Thanks for sharing.

We've put a few cracks in the wall. We just need to keep up the pressure. Follow the link: http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42635&st=0&gopid=455435&

Here is a list of contacts to e-mail this letter. Please sign with your name and address, Verifiable taxpayer voices are what count. Let us know if you participate. http://www.gailshea.ca/ Minister of Fisheries Canada [email protected] Minister for MNR http://www.niagararegion.ca/mailto.aspx?em...eter+Partington Regional chairperson [email protected] Co-ordinator of watershed regulation NPCA [email protected] [email protected] MP for Lincoln [email protected] MPP St Catharines [email protected] MPP Lincoln and leader of Ontario PC party Thank you all for your support

As you know, I have gotten involved in this nastiness about 15 Mile creek. Even though a few rays of light have shown through the cracks, we have received no clear answers. I get the distinct feeling we need to make a little more noise. JohnF suggested a letter campaign. Here it is, complete with a follow up list of e-mail addies. Cut paste and send. Remember to sign your real name and town. Politicians count taxpayers/voters, not the anonymous. Know that our voices do count, and they are listening. To Whom It May Concern. I write to direct your attention to an extremely grave problem in the Niagara region. One which affects citizens across much of southern Ontario. 15 Mile creek is a tributary stream feeding the western basin of Lake Ontario. It borders the Town of Lincoln and the City of St Catharines. Where the stream meets the lake there is a large impound pond at Charles Daley Park. Over the years the park has provided excellent opportunities for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. It also provides habitat for diverse wildlife, including protected species as the painted turtle. More importantly, this body of water is a key spawning ground for lake run species from Lake Ontario. Through the months of April and May, numerous species enter this pond to breed. They include rainbow trout, yellow perch, white bass, crappie, channel catfish, common carp and freshwater drum. Vast schools of emerald shiner, a key forage fish for many species also enter this pond. This makes 15 Mile creek an important natural nursery bed for Lake Ontario's fishery. That pond has now sustained serious damage as a result of negligent development, The shoreline and spawning beds immediately in front of 1197 Lakeshore rd. have been devastated and stripped by heavy equipment. The damage continues as sediment runs off, unchecked, from a slope that has been stripped of vegetation. Despite calls placed with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, no action has been taken. In fact, many excuses have been supplied for not taking action. As an outdoors enthusiast and conservationist I am shocked. As a taxpayer, I am appalled. Laws written to protect and sustain the fisheries and environment are not being enforced. If left unremedied, the damage to the fishery and wildlife will take decades to recover. I expect, and respectfully, demand that suitable actions be taken to: 1) Enforce the laws in place to protect both the fishery and environment. 2) Engage in immediate efforts to restore the affected habitat Yours in Conservation

Well, today we started a letter writing campaign in Niagara that I was going to bring forward on OFC. Things, however, seemed to have moved very suddenly. I have not had official word yet, but, from the grapevine, it seems we may have some resolution of the issue. Apparently folks made a lot of noise.