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Interesting setup and awesome looking brown!

Welcome back. I look forward to hearing about your adventures

How is the ice looking now? Did you guys get hit with the warming temps up there?

Welcome to the forum, how about a short introduction? In response to your inquiry, do a search on this website and you'll answer your own question.

Haha, you had me going at first! Thanks for the chuckle!

Thanks Chris. I also did my BSc up there and it definitely is a great school. The campus has really expanded in the last 3-4 years with lots of new science facilities for research. I have 3 applications in right now for other positions that are closed now, but thanks for the tip! The OPS would be great experience, but it's really hard to get into from what I've seen. I would consider a couple of the postions I applied for as "dream jobs", but ones I'm definitely qualified for. I actually hadn't seen that new one you linked to, so I'll check it out! Thanks! Thanks for the idea, I've been keeping a close eye on Stantec as well! Never thought about that avenue, so I'll be looking into them tomorrow! Thanks again

Thought I would just leave this video here. It isn't me, but I would definitely go head over heels for this bad boy, just like this guy did!

Remind me not to use your desktop computer if we ever meet!

x3 I remember reading in the paper recently that a company was found to be performing faulty inspections that required consumers to replace a perfectly fine furnace, so I definitely would recommend a 2nd opinion. A second inspection is a drop in the bucket, compared to a brand new furnace!

It's always a great day when you can reconnect with old friends. Even better when you can land some beauties! Thanks for sharing Chris.

I'm sure you already thought about this, but what about giving a few local places a call and give them the general info and ask for a quote? It would be useful, in addition to the responses you'll get here!

No doubt about that, though even out west it seems to have slowed down considerably in the last year. I actually would prefer to live out west, but I'll likely need to be in Ont for the next couple of years while my partner pursues her dream (of being an architect). While I'd like to live out West, I would definitely stay put in Ont if the right opportunity came along. Hey RC, thanks again for your responses, I've been using all I learned from people in my past thread to improve my methods for connecting with people and meeting them face to face at conferences, etc. I actually just found that thread again (surprised it took me awhile) and will be going over that info again. Thanks HH! Yes, I have definitely been in contact with every CA in Ontario and while few positions are available, the vast majority of hirings occur typically in late winter or early spring. I appreciate your suggestions, as always! edit: forgot a word

Nice read, thanks for sharing it.

Good afternoon everyone, So I've been looking for a job since finishing a M.Sc. in Environmental Biology at Guelph and it is very obvious that there are slim pickings right now, due largely in part to budgetary cut backs in federal and provincial agencies. That just means an influx of experienced people to compete for the same jobs. I'm qualified for a number of environmental science/biology/microbiology related roles, but it seems consulting is likely my best bet for the foreseeable future. I thought I would ask around here and see if anyone works for environmental consulting firms or if you would be interested in talking to me a bit more about the industry. I do have cover letters and resumes if you're interested, but I'm mostly looking for some friendly advice to help get me started in the environmental or water industry. I have lots of practical experience in a variety of fields, which complements my educational background. So if you are interested in connecting with me and discussing things further or if you know of someone who might want to speak with me, feel free to PM and we can go from there. I'm not expecting a job to come from this posting, but it would be awesome if I were able to find a few more leads. Oh, ideally I'm looking to work somewhere around Hamilton/Burlington/Oakville/Waterloo/Guelph/Milton/Mississauga/Toronto/Caledon/Orangeville or possibly up by North Bay/Sudbury. Those are preferences, but I'm open to others. If anyone is able to help me at all, I would be most appreciative. Cheers GC

Wow, that's a really nice looking home N.A.W!

What a beast!

My brother swears by the Hummingbird Piranahmax 160 fishfinder. It's pretty basic, but does absolutely everything you need. Plus, he has figured out a way to use it ice fishing as well!

Welcome Chris! I look forward to hearing about your upcoming adventures! Tight lines!

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I couldn't agree with you more Roy. I'm surprised so many people find this amusing. I personally know of a few friends and others who made bad decisions and it cost them their lives... That was a terrifying video to watch.

Awesome report, thanks for sharing!

Nice cover. That is probably the song I remember hearing first as a child. Gordon Lightfoot's music played a significant role in shaping my experiences as a young pup.

Plain and simple, if you see someone tossing spoons, fish somewhere else or get there earlier. If I were to go toss spoons, I would move to a different location if there was a boat(s) trolling where I planned to fish. It's about simple respect for one another. If someone is just tossing spoons at boats because they hate boaters and/or the fact that they aren't getting their way, then they obviously are idiots. If someone is already fishing "your spot", then go find another one for the day. With regards to your childish comment, it would be nice if you were able to discuss an issue with someone without them personalizing an attack. I gather that you must disagree with what I said, but why not intelligently discuss what I said instead of name calling? I'm just looking for a bit of maturity, not your respect. More comments have come out after what I said and I understand more about the layout of the pier and water but there is still no proof that someone screwed the sidewall of their tire. I don't know the details of that as I wasn't there and it seems that no one saw anyone do it. We have only seen the details of one side of the situation explained and while I believe that most of what was written happened, I don't take everything I read at face value, but I do understand this situation was frustrating for all those involved.

I gotta say I agree with you completely Terry... but like you said we weren't there and don't know the details. I for one will likely take flak from others here, but I get buzzed quite often by guys in boats zooming past shore where I might be tossing spoons. They see me and don't seem to care that they are impeding my ability to fish. I typically fish the headwaters of Lake O tribs, so I'm not a typical pier fisherman. If someone in a boat was impeding my ability to fish from shore (especially if I was there before them), I will kindly ask them to find another spot, as they have a much easier time doing so and also considering the fact I was there first. If they continued to impede my ability to fish, I would have no problem tying on a old garbage spoon and huck it towards their boat. Sometimes people don't listen until they are being inconvenienced in the same way. As far as the screw in the tire goes. Sucks that you got a flat, but I don't see the point in making accusations and the like without proof. It is quite easy to get a screw in a sidewall and I would chalk it up to a bad coincidence. Why not just say that you went out fishing and a person fishing from shore was irritated that you caught some fish just out of his reach? Positivity breeds positivity...

I'm hoping that will be me next fall when I head up North.