Entropy

So, I'm sitting here with my 'agenda' scheduling stuff, including dates of openers and when and where to go fishing. The problem is, do I trust that the new regs will not be out until mid summer and schedule using the 2006 openers, or keep waiting until the 2007 regs come out? How does Tuxbury's do it, they have a calendar for the whole year out already. Thoughts, Entropy

I had a 'pro' come over, yes it is an 'air bleed off' valve which is supposed to be on top of a contact tank. There is an air injector on the line between the pump and the tank. The company said a new fiberglass pressure tank installed is $500, and that includes new line to and from with joints and valves. For me to do it will cost $250, and if something goes wrong in the middle of the night, I've got problems. For $500 it is warantied for 5 years, and it is their problem. I think I will go with this route. He also said that there is an "iron bacteria" in the well, lines, and equipment. Said I should treat with Purox, I'm going to do this next week. Thanks

Some guys are producing on a regular basis, they know how to fish this lake. Others, nothing at all. I have found it a difficult lake to locate fish on for the last 15 years. It's shallow, very weedy, with little structure. Learn it and you'll do well. Entropy

Well, I'm starting to think I'll just replace it with th 42 Gal not the 84 Gal, that way I will not have to cut out the isolation valves. That I do feel comfortable doing.

Well, I went to Canadian Tire, they have an 84 Gal. for $250, and will sell to me for $199.99 (asked for their last sale price), so that’s a deal, but I will have to cut out the 2 isolation valves and add some pipe to make this bigger one fit. Will I loose prime, how do I prime. That TerryLove site is good, will read more soon.

Yep, pro told me bladder is a bust, been adding air since last June, only seems to last 1 week maybe 2. Time to replace.

During the home inspection we had EcoWater from Port Perry do an inspection, the previous owner did put in a huge UV light (3 ft long), but did not follow through on repairing or replacing the tank (bladder is shot). Thanks for the info. If I take the pump appart do I have to prime it? If so, how? Entropy

Water Pump and Tank Good Afternoon. My pressure tank needs to be replaced. Is this something I can do myself? I would greatly appreciate any advise on how to change it. I can solder myself, but I’m not sure about what to do when I have the other installed. There are valves to ‘isolate’ the pressure tank, which I assume is a good thing, but I might have to do some cutting and moving around if I buy a larger tank. Will I have to pressurize something? Set the on / off switch? Prime the pump? Release air from the lines? Fix an air lock (where might that occur)? This set up is in my house, there are two hoses coming out of the pump on the right side which go to the well I assume, and one that comes from the top that goes to the line which is connected to the pressure tank. Any idea what size of tank this might be? I was going to buy a brand from Canadian Tire “Diamond” are they o.k.? Also, is it easy to “re-pack” my iron filter, is this something I can do (if so where would I buy stuff to re-pack it with, or do I just clean it out)? Any Idea on where I would find manuals for the iron filter and water softer? I have very little available funds for this, so I would like to do it myself. Or, will I end up calling in a pro after I mess it up, and pay more .... Suggestions? Thanks Entropy

Remove the dog. (for good) Collect your poop and wipe it on their car door handle and door handle to their house.

The night time is the right time!

My wife and I will be there Saturday, parents are coming too!! (they want to find a new fly-in lodge to go to this summer). Entropy

Leave the kid at home and give the Teachers a brake.

Well at least they won't see you coming!!

Near Port Perry we only got 8 to 12 cm by 6:30am this morning, Ajax has about the same right now.

NICE !!! if the hut is a rock'n don't come a knocking.... lol That's Great!

Thanks guys

If anyone gets the Minden Times, could you please save a copy of today's newspaper for me. I'd appiciate it. Entropy

Trying to find a sled video I saw a couple of days ago, the vid was about 3 min long, they were running water and broken ice.

I was at Cesarea last eve, there was a car, suv, and full size dodge (drove across the whole lake), out there. Not me no thanks.

Not a hut op. and no it was not near the narrows.

Maybe someone will dive in and pull your whole car to shore !!! check this out!! http://www.mindentimes.ca/webapp/sitepages...=News+%2D+Local

ATV, hut, and trailer went through, these guys did good, got it all out in about 3.5 hours. This was on Saturday, they said there was 8" of ice, but only 3" where it went through.

I saw l-plate 'BASS PRO' today at Tim Hortons

Mitchell Lake ??? Don't rent a cottage there, heck you can walk across the bottom right now, they drain most of it for the winter. It has a huge kill off most years, a very big one last year. Most of it is very shallow, choked with weeds, and is the most stump infested lake I have ever been on. If you like fishing very thick weeds and stumps, and have a back up prop for your electric, this is the lake for you. I have ventured into it just to fish the thickest, weeds ever, had a good size bass on. The electric kept getting bogged down in the mats.

The wife and I fished for a couple of hours last evening, the only thing caught was a small Rock Bass. It's time to start some serious serching. There was 7 to 8" of ice where we are, but a large number of pressure cracks, there is a large wet spot right near shore, but it's only 1 ft deep there. Good Luck to all. Entropy