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Sure, sure. Why can't we get a good alpha-geek around here anyway?

Thanks to Rick for your hard work on our behalf.

Thanks to Rob for the update on how Chris is doing these days. I'm very glad that whatever is being done is working. Chris is a trouper for sure.

Best to you and your son, Rob.

I was looking for info on our Zodiacs at Port Credit, and came across this link.

Have a look at it if you spend any time in a canoe. I'm interested in other opinions, so let 'er rip.

Hmmmmmm. Duck a l'Orange.

I don't see any dilemma.

Looks like a Coast Guard or Marine Rescue boat to me, similar to the one we saw off Port Credit that nasty Sunday in August.

As a chile, Habitant pea soup, coupla holes punched in the lid, then stuffed in the shore fire until it boiled, bread and salami and cheese, good to go. When the can o soup boiled, he'd hack a hole the lid to pour. My Pa sorta looked after me.

As a pure and refined grown-up, I take a thermos of coffee, some gweeches, water, and chocolate bars. If Brian is frying up some moose sausages, then that is ok too.

Spaghetti is a tough one, since you need to boil so much water for 4 hungry fisher types. I like the idea of baked beans and bread, esp with a nice crisp bottle of water.

misfish has a real snazzy float suit btw.

Ya, why solder? Sand, clean and dry the mating surfaces, and then the JB weld. That'll work.

Shania nekkid wasn't bad, it was her chasing me around the furniture that I couldn't handle.

I agree with Raf. The suspenders let you carry the weight of the suit off your shoulders rather than your neck.. They also help a lot with climbing into your suit.

Pick one large enough to be able to move around inside, with a high collar and a lined hood. Chest pockets are very handy (!@#!). Cinches at wrists and ankles are necessary, as are zipped cuffs at the boot. Neoprene rolls at wrist and collar are another nice touch. There should also be cinches at the thigh and waist.

This will roll roll you for about 350, but think about it. Use the suit 40 times, works out equal to a BigMac and fries each outing. Paid for.

I'm WAY older and wiser than the both of youse put together, but the best thing is that no-one can tell.

In order to solder two pieces together, first they must be tinned. This means that they must be clean, and hot enough to melt solder. You will need a propane or MAP torch for this (and pliers). Figger out how to wet the joining surfaces with solder - this will take careful attention to surface prep (sanding), flux, heat (don't scorch the flux because then you will have to prep the surface again), and judicious app of solder. Use the solder to indicate the temp of your bolt; keep touching the slobber to the bolt until it just begins to melt. Brush some flux on the joint, and try to maintain the temp at the point where the solder flows and wets, but doesn';t scorch. Once both surfaces are wetted with solder (tinned), join them mechanically with wire or something so the joint is tight and won't move.

Then, and only then, ,heat up the whole works with your torch (testing temp again with the solid solder), and when it just begins to flow, run the slobber to it.

3 or 4 times, you oughta get the hang.

Good luck, and hope this hleps.

*Pssssssst*. Don't forget the wonders of photoshop. This didn't really happen.

Almost edzachary like my recipe. I add three or four diced cloves of garlic, and a little crushed chili. I also use salt reduced chicken broth rather than water. I've tried maple syrup instead of the molasses, too.

Serve with fresh bread, cheese and pickles. A good crisp ale rounds out the menu.

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

I was out on Simcoe with a board member whose kids were turning blue by noon. I found an open hut with a heater and lured them inside with chocolate bars, despite their protests of 'not being allowed'. I cranked up the heat until the little ones were comfy, and left $5 behind when we left.

I don't feel bad about that one at all. I know the kids appreciated it.

UA1990, Toronto to New York is more like 553 Kms. 200 klicks might get you to Deseronto. Irregardless, we gonna get some weather.

One millionth millionth boo is a picaboo. WhooHoo Lady!

And fisherman, check yer ruler for shrinkage. 30 cm / 2.54 cm/in gives you 11.81 inches. But ya, GCD is still getting shortchanged. Nothing like Roy tho. He should get a refund.

Call Fishing World in Hamilton at 1-888-258-0564.

Take the QEW from Niagara around the Golden Horseshoe and onto 403 just past Oakville at the Ford Plant. Follow 403 east and north to Hwy 401 eastbound. Follow signs to the airport and exit the 401 at 427 north, and then onto Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport road and it'll be on the right (east) side.

Cliff, that was funny right there. Now I got coffee all over my monitor.

Really good report, 007. I like that feeling too, of being at one with the elements, watching the clouds and squalls pass by, not just persevering, but enduring.

Some of those perch would have been nice with some chips, I shouldn't wonder. And yes, a $10 compass is a necessary addition to any outing.

Thanks for your report. I'd like to see what friends and family over 'ome might say. Let us know!

Saturday, and Thursday too prolly.

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