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Basically if you opt for Supplementary Reserve upon Release, the Military will hang onto your docs up to 2 years. It makes volunteering easier for everybody as you go directly back in to either the Reserve or Reg forces. The only thing they allowed me to keep was my ceremonial uniform (CFs) and footwear. What I did was in February, I contacted the North Sask Regiment, and it seemed that a few pers knew me as I probably taught them or they were part of my staff when I instructed in the Battle School. The Commanding Officer then contacted me said he heard a lot of good things about me, and then stated although I am not Infantry he had a position for a Combat Arms Warrant Officer in which I could fill. You have to realize that a Unit has so much of a Budget and they're just not going to take anyone as they are also responsible for pay and any other expenses incurred. Basically, if you re-enrol, you have to fill a position in which the CO must request through Brigade. As far as obligations, I am not to sure, but you definitely have to show up so many times at a certain period of time otherwise your contract is ripped. Presently the Canadian Armed Forces are so Tasked, that a Reservist has an excellent chance to fill in as a Reg force member for a certain period of time up to a two year contract. This includes over Seas Missions, especially Afghanistan. But the good thing about it, is that you have a choice. Unfortunately unlike the Americans, you can loose your job at home, as our employers are not legally obligated to keep you if you go on the call of duty. It is so hard to get a reservist trained as their priority is either their job or schooling. But the training they do get is exactly the same as a Reg Force however some courses may be shorter which can become a problem.

He sounds like Wil Ferrel

Just got a call today from the Reserve Unit and finally the paperwork has made its way back to the Unit. I will be enrolling in an Infantry Unit, keeping my Combat Engineer Cap Badge and Rank that I had before I retired about a year and a half ago. Since I kept myself on the Supplimentry Reserve list, I would of only had 2 years to make the desision. Good thing that I have been working out since January as I will have to pass the Pysical tests which I am quite confident I will excell for my age category. I will be proud to give and offer my services and experience to the young soldiers that have bravely answered to the call of duty for this country. They are the people I have the most respect for in this country.

Great to hear from my favorite store. If they only have what they advertise.

It was only a matter of time before peoples lively hoods are at stake. We here in North America may take longer for action as well just remove one luxury to pay for another. But sooner or later, it'll hit our necessities. I'm not sure who you punish for this greed. OPEC or the Oil Companies. In my world, every increase in Oil, I would increase the tax on the company. I would also lay a special tax on their profits. As far as OPEC, our resources including wheat, beef or any other foods, would be exported to those Nations on par with the price of oil. They raise oil, we raise our exports to them. Keep them in check.

Actually her name is Red. Thanks

How about a flare Gun. Would it be considered a firearm? as some parks prohibit it. But a flaregun you would not need a licence. Just a question and thought.

Yup, just make sure you wash your hands, otherwise you will melt anything plastic. Reel handles, rod handles, line, plastic worms, SKIN

Yup, can't wait till Detroit wins and kisses each other.

Love fishing the Ottawa and Petawawa. You never know what and how big you may catch.

Yup great report. Thought I was there too. Wheres my Southern Comfort. (LO)

I have a wood or looks more like fiberboard siding outside my house that i need to paint as it has chipped. It looks original Manafactured paint and I dont know if it is oil or latex. I will need to tint as the color is like a dull blue or greyish blue. What would you recommend for paint. oil or latex and brand. Thanks for your input.

Well this is the 3rd weekend now since opening day and I decided to try out Hackett lake. This lake last year gave me the best pickerel fishing I ever had. My daughter had accompanied me for a rare fishing trip together and luckily we were onto lots of eating size Pickerel. So me and the Rat Dog (Red) loaded up the truck and ventured about a 40 Min drive North of my Trailer in Big River. This lake is not huge by any stretch of the imagination, but there was only myself and maybe two other boaters at any given time while I was out there for about six hours on Saturday. There is an excellent Boat Launch. The day ended up extremely windy and it was cool. This is a really nice camp site. Here the cost to stay and park hasn't changed from last year. There is only one road in and out of this lake, so Mr Conservation Officer just has to park and wait for people to come in. On the sign there is a picture of the lake and the camp site is on the lower right side. I found a sunken island that would go from 2 ft to 20 in a 5ft Span. Last year I would sit by the Ledge and fish the deep water using dead salted Minnows Here is a picture of a Fish Cleaning Hut. One time I was fishing in Alberta and decided to catch and clean a pickerel for shore lunch in the boat. Luck would have it that it started to rain and I headed back to the dock and Mr Conservation Officer ticketed me for not leaving any skin on the Pickerel for ID. $250 fine. He was sitting right beside the fish table. Bad Luck and a lesson learned the hard way You got everything but the knife to clean your fish. It seems everybody eats Jack, here out West Here's a couple of interesting pictures that I took from a collage posted inside, dated 2001 and 2002 [ Inside the Fish Hut, is also a sign on transporting fish and limits. 3 Pickerel per person on this lake from the normal 6. A change for this year. You got to be stupid (or blind) not know the regulations. Its in plain simple English. I was impressed with this guys camp site, after talking with him I found out that he has been going to this camp for 22 years. He stays from May to Oct. I thought that was awesome. He says he lives a couple of miles south of Big River so he is not more than 30 minutes. today's weapons. The Spider-cast and the Abu for trolling my bigger Plugs. My Daiwa SS Tournament with an extremely light Eagle Claw rod I'll use for bait fishing. The Mitchell 300 for casting. By the way I picked up a second 300 for 15 dollars at Walmarts. I will troll for most of the day and here are the tackle I will use. I ended up starting with my favorite a 6'' floating Perch Rapala, then a jointed black and ended up with an Orange jointed. I was trolling between 6 and 20 feet of water with most of my hits at 8 feet. I would Parallel the shoreline and enjoy the scenery but wished the wind would die down. It didnt take long for my first hit. A small jack but legal for eating. Today was catch and release for me It didnt matter what Rapala I used, I kept getting small jack. I was wondering if I would ever get a pickerel. I even Bait fished a while but still no Pickerel. I even used a small jointed Rapala and got a hit. As I pulled it in it seemed to get really heavy and was spitting out line. Finally I pulled in an 18 inch Pike with a nasty gash in the middle that was 1/3 deep. Yea I had a Monster take him. He let go before I could take a picture of the wound. It got me to thinking. I wish I had the photo as I would of sent it to P3TA with thwe caption Dog eat Dog world. Stop changing it. Speaking of Rodents. If I were her I wouldn't get to close. I kind of wondered where my fish had disappeared. So I decided to change to an Orange Rapala and wham. Got my first season Pickerel. It was about seven in the evening and I was ready to give up. Its about time Now if I was the rat I wouldn't get too close to those dorsal fins. She loves to snap at fish but shell never get too close. A Chicken dog but she loves the outdoors. This fish made the whole day. A beaut on an Orange Jointed rapala on my way back to the Dock. Don't know whose uglier, the fish or the dude missing half of his front teeth All in all not a bad day. We seen lots of deer on the way back and the Rat was vigilant as we headed back. Next weeks plan is to head out somewhere where my neighbor decides to pick. Hum I don't know him but Ill make sure he has his Licence. He asked me last year If i wanted to hunt beaver with him, but I never went as he said he didnt need a permit as he is native. Yea Ill check my arcs I think. Till next report.

Last night it quietly went up 5 cents to 139.9. Im seeing a 179.9 by labour day. So if the world price goes down. Will it at the pumps? Do ti'ts grow on a Bull?

Nice Speckies. Um speckies and eggs for Breakfast

Was one of them Female. Were they both male? Something wierd about your story. Did you not pick up any vibes during any conversations. Im with Gerrit, if not now, then later for payback. As far as Cops are concerned, your word against theirs. Next time someone grabs your neck for nothing. THROAT PUNCH HIM just kidding call the cops.

Apparently this guy has made over four attempts and failed. This latest fiasco made CNN News. It is felt that this guy has swindled the sponsers and never did intent to carry out the mission. Others also think that he chickened out. Sorry Roy if I called your cousin an Idiot. Thanks love2fishhave2work for an answer that makes sense, because if you ask me, this Yardbird picked the wrong geograhical area to pull this attention seeking stunt, because this area is constantly windy.

Nice one Roy, but he might of been better off from where your from. He is from France, but I can see why you got so touched by this fellas misfortune

Balloon takes flight without Fournier's capsule Without special suit and other equipment feat would definitely be fatal for parachutist PETER CHENEY Globe and Mail Update May 27, 2008 at 7:13 AM EDT NORTH BATTLEFORD, SASK. — French adventurer Michel Fournier's quest to set a world skydiving record may have come to an end after his $200,000 helium balloon escaped and floated into space without him attached on Tuesday. Although the launch appeared to be going perfectly, the surprise disconnection of the giant balloon took the assembled crowd by surprise. There was an audible gasp as the clear plastic balloon rose into the sky after an hour of filling from a helium truck, but without Mr. Fournier's capsule beneath it. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...y/National/home WHAT A JOKE

Cam Neely and Robinson. What a fight with Dave Shultz. Shultz name changed from the Hammer to the Nail aftter Larry was done with him.

Good point with the car fax, you never know it could of been buried underneath the Red Sea in Winnipeg that year.

Be careful with the Car sellers that advertise as private, then when you just about to close a deal they say that they have a friend who is a dealer to help with the paperwork. Trust me, a lot (too Much) of that in the GTA, be wary of small dealers that come with an accent. I came across that coincidentally on two separate occasions when looking for a used Honda. Also coincidental both were from Afghanistan so they said. Just Weird, Also I had an investigator come to my house from TO to Wasaga after I had bought a Car. Seems the car sellers, dealer Buddie had reopened the Buisness using his sons name after being shut down for illegal dealing. Lots of Crooked robbers out there.