captpierre

Just checked. It’s in 2 wks. 

Fri-Mon. Family day weekend. 

International Centre. Malton 

Sail stores have periodic sales. Last one was 20% off everything. Then in fine print 10 or 15 % off trolling motors. 

Will be sales during fishing/Sportsman Show. 

A salute 

A doctor in St John's Newfoundland wanted to get off work and go hunting, so he approached his janitor. "I am goin' huntin' tomorrow Buddy and don't want to close the clinic. I want you to take care of the clinic and take care of all my patients and I'll give you fifty bucks." 

 "Yes, sir!" answers Buddy 

The doctor goes hunting and returns the following day and asks: "So, Buddy, How was your day?" 

Buddy told him that he took care of three patients. "The first one had a Headache so I gave him TYLENOL." 

"Bravo Buddy! The second one?" asks the doctor. 

"The second one had a bad stomach and I gave him MAALOX, sir." says Buddy 

"Bravo, bravo! You're good at this and what about the third one?" asks the Doctor 

"Well Sir, I was sitting here having a smoke and suddenly the door flies opens and a woman enters. Like a flame, she undresses herself, taking off everything including her bra and her panties and lies down on the table and shouts: HELP ME - I haven't seen a man in over two years 

"Lard Tunderin' Yeezus, Buddy!!! What did you do?" 

I put drops in her eyes!!

3 hours ago, Dutch01 said:

I dont live in the area, but it's nice to see a Canadian owned business expanding. Now if only they'd come to Markham. It's Oshawa or Vaughn for the nearest SAIL for me.

Agreed 

Did anybody mention that HELOC can be unsecured or secured? The rates are much better to have one secured by your  home. But to get one will cost you an appraisal. Might be $4-600. If you have other business with the same bank like RRSP, credit cards and checking account you are a valued customer and can negotiate fees and interest rates. Provided you have been wise with your debt and made regular payments.   Just know the banks are nervous about the ridiculous real estate prices if you have a big mortgage. Say over 70% of the property value. If you can’t pay they get your house and have to sell it. Maybe after a housing correction. and take a bath.   Buy a quality used boat, take a test drive and have a tech look at the engine. If it hits  the fan you can always sell it. A used good boat won’t deprecated much if you look after it.  Don’t forget the cost of boat ownership  Fuel, maintenance, insurance, tow vehicle, storage and foot itis.  Be patient  watch the market and pull the trigger when the right boat comes up.  Hard to do  

Just sayin. 

So, just to clarify. Hookworms are small worms that used to be common in people in the old days. Dogs and other mammals have them too. But hookworms are species specific in that adult worms only live in the intestines of their designated hosts. But baby hookworms(larvae) from say dogs , can still penetrate human skin and cause local problems. But can’t get to the gut to live and lay eggs to perpetuate their life cycle. Us vets recommend dogs to be on regular parasite control that includes hookworms.  Lots of stray dogs in the third world that have no parasite control.  Crapping all over the place. Including beaches it seems ?

http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/caribbean-vacation-turns-into-parasite-nightmare-for-windsor-couple

Went up to Buckhorn area to check the cottage today. Beautiful weather but was surprised at how little snow there was. Just a dusting out in the open. Few inches in the woods.  Gannon Narrows wide open as is the water above and below Buckhorn Falls for quite a ways.  Crazy winter. 

No matter how you will invest, beware of the overheated US market. 

Investing requires patience and a long term view. 

Novices often get in too late in an up cycle and then bail when the inevitable down turn comes  losing their shirts

just sayin  

Does anybody know how accurate the GPS is on an iPhone with the app?  Would it be as good as a sonar/GPS unit?

Looks like real close to Bobcaygeon 

Wow. Didn’t know there were lakers on the Upper Niagara. Nice!

Just a reminder that only panfish can be kept on these lakes. 

Can also keep pike where found.  Balsam Lake and west. Maybe Cameron. 

Buckeye Marine in Bobcaygeon rents a variety of boats including pontoon boats.

Thanks for the info  

Hoping to stay away from public dicks ?

Booked a week down there mid January. 

Anybody know of any shore fishing around there or if off shore charters are worth it? 

Thanks 

Won’t be long now for you Simcoe hard water types 

Dropped in last week. Store is not fully stocked.  Lots of guns along the back wall.   2 isles of fishing tackle. Prices a bit high for lures like Rapalas but had 25% off fishing tackle.  

Nothing better than fresh bread. But lots of new evidence that sugar and refined carbs like flour and rice  are the main culprits in our obesity, diabetes and heart disease problems.  Trying to cut back.  If I ever perfected home bread baking that would be a problem  ?

Here in York Region you can buy seasoned hardwood  firewood at Lowe’s, CT, Home Hardware etc. I often count the split pieces and it usually costs between  50 cents and a dollar a piece!  And that doesn’t include delivery. I guess it’s mainly people who use it for looks than heating that buy this stuff. I’m sure it’s cheaper to heat with propane unless you can source your wood for considerably less. 

Nice going Lew 

Been thinking of replacing the air tight wood burning fireplace at the cottage for the same reason. Tired of the mess and having it go out during the night. 

Was wondering how well the propane inserts heated compared to the stand alone models like you put in the basement. Seems the later would be more efficient since heat  would radiate from all around the unit. What do you think? 

And can you give me an idea what both units cost installed? Thanks 

Incredible Bunk. 

You da Man!???

Wow. This is slick.

From iPhone 

Thanks !

Amazing. What part of the province did these beauties come from?