captpierre

It used to piss me off to pay a marina $250 in the fall the do the routine end of season service required for my 2007 4 stroke 115 Yammy/Lund.

That pretty much ate up the fuel savings for the year.

But now I do it myself for about $80 and using Yamalube oil (expensive)

The quietness of the motor, lack of smoke and no need to use 2 stroke oil are the benefits.

Extra cost initially and extra weight are downsides. Also lack of hole shot, especially when loaded, also not as good.

Might be tough to find a private rental with a boat.

Too much at stake for the owner. Better to rent/insure from a marina

Outstanding! That had to be a 10 inch herring in that trout. Still wanted more. Crazy

traditionally, there's a No Tax Sale during the Sportsman Show March Break.

This year the show is early Feb

Just so you know, around here, golf is a four letter word

Big picture.

We are at the start of a housing correction. There is talk of a 25% correction in some areas.

I would be in no hurray to buy my first home now.

Snoop around to see what you want in a home. # bedrooms/baths

proximity to work, schools

New vs old. An older home can be a money pit.

If you have a boat -where to store. In many subdivisions there are bylaws prohibiting parking on the driveway.

I wish I had a wide or double garage door. Can't get my boat in.

Would the breeding pair not just build a new one?

Gannon Narrows wide open near the bridge and to the east.

North end of Pigeon greeny/gey ice -nobody on it

I have a lot of experience with the dog world.

There is a dog out there for every lifestyle.

Big dogs are more expensive to keep and don't live as long.

Small dogs are the opposite.

Temperament is the most important. Some breeds tend to be bombproof -like retrievers and beagles, and some can be touchy -poodles, spaniels, shepherds.

Male or female.

Do you want a dog that loves water and will be wet and stinky all the time, or one that won't go in and stays dry.

Short coat or long. Shedding or not. Non shedders need to clipped every 8-12 wks. $40-60 if you can't do it yourself.

Some breeds are ravenous eaters -labs, beagles etc. this makes no food safe anywhere unless locked up

Will he be in deep snow -then you need longer legs.

Do you want a guard type dog to protect property, or a friendly one that would welcome the attention of a stranger

Purebred dogs cost about $600-$2000 as a pup from a breeder. Then come 2 more sets of shots and neutering/spaying -that's another $500-800 before he's a year old.

Getting a dog from a shelter or rescue can be an awesome experience or a terrible one. Some of these dogs have behavioural problems and have been returned. But often they come vaccinated and neutered and can be had for free or minimal cost

On average, mutts have less medical problems thanks to crossbreeding. Many purebreads are highly inbred and have more heritable problems that can lead to serious medical bills down the road.

So. My advice would be to monitor the website petfinder.com. You enter your area, and the type of dog you are looking for. They do a search of all the rescues and shelters in the area starting with the closest one to you. Don't be in a rush. There are always new dogs coming up. Take the family to go and check it out. Ask for a leash and take the dog for a test walk. Carefully touch him all over. Look for a "kind eye" and a wagging tail. Maybe even go to the local dog park to see how he interacts with other dogs.

Training once you get him home is key. Dogs follow the leader. You and everyone in you family needs to show leadership to the dog everyday. Teach him basic commands. especially "sit". A dog should be made to sit everytime you do something for him. Treat, meal, hookup to go out, then unhook. Immediate praise when he complies. Repeat the command and follow thru if he doesn't. If the dog respects you and is made to consistently listen to all commands by all members of the family, this will go a long way to ensuring minimal aggression and defiant behaviour.

There are no guarantees in the dog world. Google various breeds. Look up the "Dog Whisperer" and follow his advice.

Good dogs rarely just happen. It takes training. Like we've all been trained by our women

Wasn't a female animal attendant killed in the Haliburton Forest a few years ago by Timber Wolves

Frankly, I think you should share.

10 lb divided by how many of us?

might be a bit spicy with all that pepper but they look professional.

if dry try not to overcook. healthy for sure

You'll find wild crappy, rockbass, perch, whitefish, laketrout and walleye as well.

There is a commercial fishery for all these but the bass are farmed. Me thinks from the US

Funny how you ask for advice on only 3 specific vehicles, yet people still talk about others. People, read what Captain Pierre said. "Chevy Tahoe(used 2010-2012), Ford Expedition(used2010-2012), Toyota 4Runner(new)."

 

Honda and Nissan were not on his short list!

Hey Cast-Away. Don't sweat it.

I'm looking for any advice by the Gang here to help make the best decision.

Because of the lack of frame, never gave the Honda Pilot a serious look.

It has a 4500lb towing capability.

Will take a look

thanks

My old gal ( GMC Safari 350K kms) needs to be replaced.

Pretty sure I want an SUV 4X4. Pick up would do, but would rather an SUV.

Gotta tow a 17.5 ft Lund/115 Yammy but not often. Maybe once / year. around 4000lb

May schlepp a trailer with 2 ATVs in the future.

I have narrowed it down to:

Chevy Tahoe(used 2010-2012), Ford Expedition(used2010-2012), Toyota 4Runner(new).

Can anybody recommend one of these or another?

thanks, peter

There are no fish in Simcoe

Ya a little. Once you get a head of a 20+ pounder following your lure to the boat it becomes an obsession lol.

You don't have to preach to the converted.

Many of us are trapped in the musky addiction and are needing therapy.

It costs us thousands every year. Stresses our marriages. Almost as frustrating as that 4 letter word, golf

Welcome to the joint.

I gather you fish skis?

I have a lot of fish to catch yet

how are you going to get them to the appropriate depth?

I think there was a significant commercial fishery for them in Lake O way back.

Even with the early spring, had a smallie on a nest off the dock last spring till the opener on Pigeon

was wondering if they were a gimmick but they have been around for a while

Good shootin.

Could you troll slow enough with that rig?