Big Cliff

Well, that's about double what we did on the food last year and we've still got the auction to go, I've already got my sights set on an item so let the fun continue! Well done Moe!!!!!

Well, every year it just keeps getting better and better, this year was no exception! At one point I commented to someone that "its' too bad the fish weren't biting better" and he summed it up beautifully when he responded " its not about the fishing, its all about a fun day for a worthwhile cause!" So True!!!! A special thank you to my co-cooks, and all those that donated food, components, prizes, and helped us. You sure know the meaning of team work! I'd be proud to stand sholder to sholder with any of you any time! I have to say though that seeing all the old friends and getting a chance to meet so many more people for the first time is pretty exciting. Along with supporting a good cause, it's one of the things I look forward to every year. Sign me up again for next year Moe!

I made an incredable save playing ball hockey two weeks ago. They aren't sure if I will need surgery on my knee or not but WE WON THE GAME LOL.

I'm waiting LOL!

beans you got PM

If I ever got my feet that far apart they'd have to sew me back together, never mind the pants!

Well, I just got back from the mail box and there was a cheque from Roy for $100.00. WOW my friend that was way more than expected but very much appreciated. It covered the entire cost of all the sausages (by the way, Len & Patti from the Butchers block in Lindsay made them into links for us and there are 114 regular and 114 Octoberfest). So, Justherb, Beans, and I will be kicking in a donation to help defray the cost of some of the other things that are needed. Thank you so much to all those that have helped! Roy I have always said you give 200% but you just proved it! Friends like you are rare and it's not about the money!!!!!!!

You , I heve to meet, that is just too funny! "Last night we had a visit from a partridge (part of a flock of 10 that prowl around the houses) and he hit the house in full flight. I picked him up and he sat in my hand for a few minutes, then just died. Now, as all fishermen know you cannot waste the meat you catch, I did the only thing I could, and it is now in the deep freeze. If the MNR read this and come by to check on me I guess my only excuse can be;I DIDN'T KNOW THE HOUSE WAS LOADED!!"

Hey, the two of you could probably straighten out some of those politicions for us! Go get em LOL.

I'm really sorry to hear that, just won't be the same without you there!

danged software " b1tch= female dog" not crap

Well, to start with, here is a link to the Ottawa chapter of NAVHDA. Contact them and find out when their meetings are then get out and meet some of their people, they should be able to give you a heads up on who you can trust or not. Even then do not jump at the first opportunity to get a pup let your head rule here instead of your heart. There will be lots of time for loving down the road. Ottawa Chapter of NAVHDA. Don't stop there, Check with the CKC CKC If a breeder isn't registered with them then be cautious. Even then, I have come across breeders who were or claimed to be registered CKC but when you started to ask about paperwork they always had some excuse. You are making a long term investment here just be sure you are getting your moneys worth. If you are interested in a breeder then find out who the sire and carp are for that litter and do some research on them and their blood lines, you want to know if there is any history of health problems (a reputable breeder won't be breeding if there are health problems). Get out and see some of their dogs actually working, find out how other pups from previous litters have done. Andy turned out to be an exceptional dog but it wasn't by accident, I spent almost a year looking for reading about and asking questions to be sure off what I wanted and then had to wait for him to be born. I ended up driving to McHenery IL, in a blizzard to get him but it was all worth it. As you start to gather information let me know what you have found out and I will do my best to help you evaluate it. lastly let me talk to a breeder I know, she called me just before Christmas because she had a carp she wanted to breed with Andy. I wasn't interested at the time but let me see who the carp is and when she is expected to come into heat. I have only allowed Andy to be used for stud twice because I am VERY selective but if the carp is good enough I might consider it. I'll see but no promisses OK. Lastly if you found a breeder with a VERY good carp I MIGHT consider allowing Andy to sire one more litter, most breeders would be happy to do that breeding, Andy's father was Shooting Star's Sharp Shooter and his mom was Grouse Vom Riverwoods both very well known GSPs. I'll have to do some thinking on it! keep me posted!

Team Tyler & Sobeys

Sorry to hear you can't make it this year Sam! I was looking forward to seeing you again! take care and I'll be talking to you soon!

May I introduce to you Katiebow's AndyAKC, CKC FDJ, FD, NAVHDA NA, UT & Canadian show champion. Andy picked me when he was just 7 weeks old, taught me how to get his first field tile by the time he was five months old and had compleated all his other titles by the time he was two. Yes, they are a very smart breed! They are very social dogs and do best if you let them be part of your family. They don't do well left alone in a kennel tied up in the back yard. They are a very active dog and need a lot of love and attention, be prepaired to spend some time with them every day. They love to train because they love to please! Do you have room for it to run and get a lot of exercise? They are excellent with children! What to watch out for. Well be very careful in selecting a pup, make sure you know the blood lines and can get a copy of both the sire and rabid dogs pedigree. If you think you have it narrowed down and would like me to review them for you, I would be happy to do that. Be prepaired to join NAVHDA and take advantage of all the training that they offer for both you and the dog. Andy is 10 years old now and starting to slow down a little (but he'd hunt until he droped if I would let him). I could spend an hour or more telling you all the things he has done that have amazed myself and my friendsbut you will soon have your own book of stories but remember, you will only get out of your dog, what you put into it. If you would like to come and visit him and talk somemore about the breed, I know he'd love the company (he thinks everyone that comes here comes just to see him LOL). Give me a call (I'm his secretary) 705-328-0750, I'd be happy to help you in any way I can!

Kudos to Bill's bait and Tackle! No one prize or controbution may seem like a lot by itself but together........ Kind of like grains of sand; put enough of them together and you have one heck of a nice beach! We have to remember to let all of the people that have supported us know that we really appreciate it!

SlowPoke & Tinbanger could very well be right Moe. It is really important to us but the manager may have a lot bigger issues to deal with. Perhaps one more call to explain that we have to have an answer right now so we can put all the pieces together and fill any voids would do the trick. I really can't see them standing you up at this point, but I'm sure that a store with hundreds of dollars in sales being rung through their cash every minute has a lot more than some burgers, buns, and hotdogs to think about! One more chance? Want me to call for you?

That stinks Moe. I wish we had a bit more time, Len & Pattie Thurston at the Butcher Block & Abattoir here in Lindsay couldn't afford to DONATE the sausages we needed but they are making 33 lbs of mild & 33 lbs of Octoberfest sausages (they don't sell it by the link, they sell it by the coil and Len figured we should get 3 nice size sausages per lb) fresh for me to pickup this afternoon for their cost. $100.00 for the lot. Roy, Justherb, and I are all kicking in to cover that. I would suggest that whatever you do have to shell out for the rest of the stuff that is needed that it shouldn't come out of your pocket, I think you have contributed more than your fair share already. Too bad about Sobey's but we'll know better for next year!

Excellent unit, now spend a bit of time learning how to use it before you go off somewhere and get lost and HAVE to find your way back LOL.

Super report! I got to get out there one of these days real soon and get a few white fish.

My son bought one from CTC a few years ago, he loves it and hasn't had any problems with it at all. They have a 230V one on made by lincon for $749.00 Welder

I don't believe he is going to be exibiting there but he may come up for a visit. Try giving him a call or an email, perhaps he can arange to get the items you need to you.

met up with Sam about a year ago. Class act!!!!!!!