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Spent hundreds of 1/2 hours watching Red and his adventures, listening to his poetry. (I've got a signed copy somewheres) That was only on those weekends when we weren't fishing. He taught me a lot in my impressionable youth.

You do realize you're asking for a life sentence with no parole, and no time off for good behaviour , But it will take you at least 10 years to figure that out There are 3 simple rules in marriage you need to learn Steve: Yes Dear No Dear Anything you say Dear. How you apply the rules will either have her eating out of the palm of your hand or consigning you to the depths of hell Have fun and congratulations

Regular practice in the U.S. Fact is it's good business. Campers and truckers stop there, rest up, use the facilities, and (most important) they spend $$$$ in the store. Have done it ourselves coming back from Florida when they closed the interstate overnight.

Those are nice pics of the Swordfish. They were still doing work on the crate last time I was in Ottawa

The 'Shagbat' was a flying boat used by the fleet air arm almost to the end of WW II. Easy to fold up, repair, was a versatile catapult aircraft. It's not a Submarine Walrus. Supermarine was the manufacturer. Same famous company to make other great WWII aircraft.

Despite being a blue jacket, I've always loved the old crates from the earlier days of aviation. There were 2 planes I always wanted to fly in; a 'Shagbat', and a 'Stringbag'. There are no flyable crates around, but there is a rumour that they may have a shot at restoring one to flying condition

Over the years I've shared a lot of cabins, cottages and motel rooms with fishing buddies. It's a great way to reduce expense and enrich the experience. After all, half the value of any trip is the memories we share with others along the way.

Did someone forget to plug in the machine that goes "PING"?

If Papa Hemingway wrote it so the old fella carved and saved the meat, would it still be the same worthwhile read? What intensity, drama, or sense of urgency would there be? The old man goes out to prove he still has it in him. The fish is both the proof of his manhood, and the folly of his pride when all he has left is the carcass. There is also the timeless Man vs. nature theme. At the end of the struggle you come away with nothing more than your hide. Much of what "Papa" wrote focuses on the intensity of the "Moment" and his lifestyle was rather similar.

Who has time for sleep. Up at 5 walking my little beasties. BLT at 6.

Looks like a typical fall day in the sunny Haliburtons.

No bumpf , no bull. Straight up and honest. The way things should be. Good to see.

In the first years of the air war, fighters were 2 seaters with a pilot and a gunner/observer. Other aircraft had the gun mounted above the upper wing and fire above the propellor tip, but that required greater skill. The nose guns on a WW I fighter were quite a marvel for their time. Trigger arm was connected to an interrupter devise that was synchronized directly to propeller pitch. Regardless of what speed you were flying the rounds passed between the blades

Was a nice day for getting out despite the slow bite. Somebody's girlfriend decided to show us oldtimers up and catch some nice jumbos. All that really matters was we had fun

Stop in at the Casino. Used to have a great all you can eat. maybe you can "Reel" in the big one while you're there

i use the heavy braid just incase i hook into a pike while using the frogs but usually when you hook in to a pike your frog is as good as garbage after you land it and get the frog out its mouth but its all personal preferance to a degree i wouldnt use frogs on line less the 20lb test but thats just me sorry this is posted by Rob D forgot to sign out of my fathers account

If carefully maintained, the Pakshack might hold up for two years. Although lightweight, such portability is gained by sacrificing quality. Stitching sucks. I, at least, have enough experience at repairing canvas threadwork. Pins, hinges, screws, are soft metal or flimsy plastic and regularly snap and must be drilled out or replaced.

Second set of hooks should be in the rear. Often the strike is a follow/ grab from the tail. You'll miss the short strike.

That is one nice walleye. It sure is nice being able to walk out your door and toss a line. Boy do I miss it.

The real test will be to see how they last on me. The souls on gray work socks usually dissolve on the second or third wear. Wifey picks up a dozen pair every 3 months

My Gram's favourite was pike. She'd be happy with anything, but really wanted pike for 'fish head soup". I would bring her a pike and she would get on the phone and razz my great aunt because I had brought home pike and my cousin had not Followed up with the suggestion that if my aunt was really nice I might bring a pike or 2 for her as well, or teach my cousin how to fish. Thank you for your report, and for triggering some happy , yet sad, memories.

You could wave a "C" note under his nose and get the same facial expression

Who cares if it was cold out. We wanted to fish. So off we head to Dunnville and Fishmaster's place. In tow were the son and his main squeeze. Now Amy has not fished very often, and tends to be afraid of them. Won't hold them or bait hooks, etc..... The crappie weren't very co-operative but the sunfish were. Dozens and dozens of large slab sized pannies. The young lady was having a blast, she even started baiting her hook to keep the action going. The smile says it all. We wound up with a decent number of dinner volunteers from the wounded and too far gone.

Even with a side console one can put up a full top on the boat. Works quite well on my friend's Legend

Really sorry to hear, Beans. I really do hope all turns out well for the two of them.