Most large municipalities also have a collection of bylaws pertaining to fences and no two towns are the same. There are rules about height, setbacks, permitted materials, etc... you must do the homework. I put up a series of fences for 3 homeowners in a new subdivision who insisted on a 6' fence. A week after completion I was called back to chop a foot off. Building inspector saw the fences and threw a fit.
Got out yesterday for another kick at the can. Bite was slow, but we caught a wide variety of specimens. The funniest was a wee 10" pike pretending he was a muskie.
Went to check it out this morning and most of the shoreline had broken up. My buddy Bill got out with his spud to test a few spots. The hard 10-12 inches is now an opaque soft green and the spud goes through with 4-5 whacks. With the rains coming there won't be any safe ice in Niagara
Absolutely amazing. How things have changed. In the 1930's there was no government support and handouts for immigrants. In fact, you could only gety off the boat if you had money to sustain yourself for a year. That sum was $500. Now an interest group want Canada to hand out pensions before they've even received citizenship.
Wonderful report.
We are blessed with living in the most beautiful country on this planet. Bet there was a certain quiet pride in being able to say "I did it".
Take the time and explore a piece of Canada folks. you will never regret it.
In late season, ice thickness is no guarantee of safety. As spring progresses, the ice begins to honeycomb, turns white, pockets and voids develop below the surface. Float coats, walking sticks and ice picks should be standard gear.
My grandparents used to have use of an old logging camp in maynooth ages back. Their method of bear proofing was to bolt old coiled bed spring frames over the doors and windows. Bears never got in.
There is a lot of bitterness in this thread that leaves a bad taste in the mouth. I doubt that I will feel too welcome at Rice after the dust has settled. Time to book elsewheres. It will leave more room for the more desireable out-of -province guest that some RLTA members prefer.