captpierre

Use to be painfully slow to type from my phone on occasion. Kept me from contributing. Lightning fast now. Thanks!

Thanks. So they price match?

Very fine words, JoePa. Sorry about the loss of your wife and the emptiness you feel this time of year. It’s a tough time of year for lots of folks that don’t have close family to gather with. Lets do our best to reach out to those in our circles that need some love. Merry Christmas

Guys, don’t forget to take 5 min to write a few comments on the Environment Ministry web site re the proposal to open a hunting season for cormorants. You’ll need to register on the site to comment. It’s easy to do. Click on “here” in the OOD article for an easy link. This is our chance to make an impact. Deadline is Jan 4/19. Cheers

This comes from a veterinary medical textbook : Clinical signs of chocolate toxicosis usually occur within 6–12 hr of ingestion. Initial signs may include polydipsia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, and restlessness. Signs may progress to hyperactivity, polyuria, ataxia, rigidity, tremors, and seizures. Tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, tachypnea, cyanosis, hypertension, hyperthermia, bradycardia, hypotension, or coma may occur. Hypokalemia may occur late in the course of the toxicosis, contributing to cardiac dysfunction. Death is generally due to cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthermia, or respiratory failure. The high fat content of chocolate products may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible animals.

I guess that makes you an expert.

You’re right JoePa. Xylitol is becoming more common in Human foods. Even peanut butter. Know that chocolate toxicity is based on a few variables. The darker the chocolate the worse it is. The amount consumed and weight of the dog factor in. You can look up a “dog chocolate calculator” on line to see if there has been significant chocolate consumption that you need to do something about. Know that you can induce vomiting in a dog by giving 3% Hydogen Peroxide. The stuff you clean wounds with. Doesn’t always work, though. Should be done ASAP after ingesting harmful substances. Your vet can give an injection that induces vomiting reliably. If you have too much chocolate around, give me a call. I’ll take it all. ?

Yah. You suck at fishing ?. Thanks for that!

So my marine Yamaha 10w30 jug says it has additives in it specifically designed for marine engines exposed to high moisture environments. Are you guys using automotive oils?

Crazy uprising in France. Don’t understand it. How bad can things be.

I understand that as far as the vehicle is concerned, warming up before driving off is not necessary. I’m trying to put less carbon in the air. Having a cold engine running for 10-15 min uses a lot of fuel to just warm things up a bit. Seems a waste to me. On another note, they are seeing a significant increase in car thefts. Seems thieves are able to capture the signal from keyless FOBS from outside your house and use that to open and start the car. These FOBS are constantly communicating with the car.

You don’t want to end with regrets. Good for you to chase your dreams. Now kick some new ass but don’t forget to smell the roses and slime the boat!

Not sure but I think powertrains for Toyotas and Hondas assembled here are shipped from Japan. Or at least made to their standards in here. I recall somebody posted here a while ago that their new F150 was burning oil. Dealer blew them off saying it was normal. Buddy took it to an independent shop. One piston missing rings. Speaks volumes.

Regarding quality, a retired friend of mine use to run a parts plant for a Magna company. The car company people would come to check occasionally. Big differences. The Japanese were by far the most demanding and particular. Domestics far less. Chrysler the least. Tells me a lot. This is one reason I drive a 4Runner, the wifie a Subie. Outboard is Yammy. ATV, mower and pressure sprayer Honda. Hurts me to buy foreign. I would much rather buy domestic to fuel the local economy if they would make a better product.

Look at the cars on the road. Way less than half are domestics. None of them are rated well, maybe Impala and pick ups. The Japanese make the most reliable vehicles. The Germans concentrate on looks and performance. Mainly higher end. The Koreans make good cars for less. Domestics are neither good or cheap. Their sales have been in decline for years. GM closed more plants in the US. Not just a Canadian problem. Sad. Reminds me of outbounds. I don’t remember Yamaha outboards 40 yrs ago. Now they are number 1.

Let’s hope this gets approved https://www.oodmag.com/category/news/

Took a run up to the cottage for a look. Surprised to see the bottoms of Scugog and Pigeon froze over. Gannon Narrows and north Pigeon still wide open You hard water guys must be getting the tingles. ?

Can’t wait for everything to go electric. So far just the weedwacker.

Is it just me or do others think the new Mercs are ugly?

I remember hearing about mice building a nest in a box of Bounce sheets ???

Lack of fight for eyes is not my experience jigging. Maybe trolling

I want to put in an external fuel filter/water separator. I think it would be good to have one with a clear bottom to see what’s in your fuel. Good idea?

Nice work! Poor weather too How do you get that eye’s dorsal fin so erect for the pic?

Nice. Time to buy a lottery ticket with that luck.