Entropy

Thanks for the input guys. My father in-law put some sliced meat in front of me and told me to try it a few years ago. I assumed it was horse, and it was, it was lean and a bit salty. He is Dutch, I don't think he knows where to buy it anymore either. Guess I'll make it a bit of a hobby to find some. Entropy

who's that with the bare bum in your photo bucket?

interesting read http://www.theontarion.com/2012/04/horsemeat-bill-c-322-and-you/

Anyone know where you can buy horse meat in Durham Region, or Kawartha Lakes? Thanks, Entropy

Glue it and take the carpet over the edge of the plywood and staple it there to hold it in place while the glue sets, leave more than enough to go over the edge where your access hatches are, it makes for a nice snug fit when putting them back in.

I got some high end outdoor carpet from a carpet store on hwy 36 in Lindsay, and the appropriated glue and v-grooved trowel. It went on very well, and wore perfect, actually wore is not the word to use, when I sold the boat it was still in excellent condition. I think to do the front casting deck cost maybe $100. It was not no-snag, which would have been nice, but I wasn't complaining. It was nothing like the cheap plastic green carpet you are likely thinking or picturing right now. The grey colour that is was matched the existing very close. Good luck. Entropy

oh dear. so sorry ..... everyone now clarifies. The OP understands, but thinks new Canadians might not. Some times less is more, I think that is the idea, ... or not.

I used to work there, way back. Then it is a deal, I've been thinking of getting a membership, and one of my trio is now expired. What is the exchange cost at Costco?

nice, enjoy

I've been in Lindsay 5 times in the last 2 weeks, wife works there every day, Yep roads are roads. Got 5 bags of salt yesterday. My brother-inlaw's brother lives in Cambray (small town /intersection just outside Lindsay)and has drives for a bunch of different companies over the years (AZ dump). He is lucky to get work in the winter hauling salt to re-supply townships. I'm sure there is a bit of a push on right now, eh. Hey, when did the Lindsay store stop selling milk, that was kind of convenient. Thanks for the info.

I have always thought I'd use my ground blind to do the same to thaw ground if I needed into my sewage pump chamber or septic tank lid in the winter.

Get a little close with the plow?

Simcoe St near Durham College in Oshawa $9.99 for a 20 pounder.

Thing is where I live we are Port Perry and Lindsay. Port Perry is 5 km closer, but Lindsay has a lot more 'stuff' and services. Heck the last place of residence for us was Lindsay, a better place to live than Port.

Ummmm, nothing here says that is a concern of mine, and I do agree it is odd that she said that but ... she did say that. Think about it, someone is understanding that Ontario is loosing - and no longer has - a lot of industry that it once did. Shouldn't a nation be able to 'supply' itself? It would be great if we could, but in a day and age of Globalization, I think most countries also couldn't. I watched a movie / video / documentary last night called 'Inequality for All' it was ... interesting, and perhaps a bit informative. I'm not the kind of person to analyse markets, and the distribution of wealth, but found it watchable. It kind of played along a similar theme as this post. Entropy

Yep, I agree, I love Lindsay CTC as well, it is only 5 km further to drive than the one in Port Perry, a great outdoors section. But, just because they have them advertised on their website doesn't mean they gave them in store. Although we weren't affected by the ice storm like they were down south or even to the west, I assume some people drove there to buy their stuff that was already sold out in the cities. Lindsay, I think might be too far for most. So they are not filling land tanks in the kawarthas? Just half full? That is no good. Entropy

Port Perry Canadian Tire is sold out of: Generators, all Portable Fuel Cans, Propane, Kerosene, salt, and very low on two stroke oil, bar oil. The woman in sports said that all propane an kerosene is owned by Coleman and American Co. and they don't know when they will get any more, as the US is getting bad weather. She said that Coleman owns most propane in North America. She also said they are having a hard time getting Ammo and Firearms too, and said she fears what would happen if the US and Canada got into a war, because we make very little for ourselves anymore. Interesting to say the least. Not new info, but interesting. Entropy

I thiink a lot of people have resorted to doing what you have done.

To supply power to your house when the grid is down you would need a battery bank. Me and my brother in-law helped our Father in-law install a solar system in his new house. It has 15 m2 of solar panels on the roof, 12 x 6 volt (300 lbs each) batteries in the crawlspace, an inverter for the 120 v panel, and a separate inverter for his well pump 220v, as well as a stand by propane generator. Just the solar system alone (not including any household wiring, nor the panel, nor the generator of the propane land tank) it cost him $15000 about 5 years ago. That doesn't include any installation cost as we did it ourselves with a volunteer 'expert'. The whole thing was inspected by ESA. What he says he would do differently is #1 put the solar panels on racks on the land, because there is less cance of roof leaks (less holes drilled and caulked, etc) also because they have to be cleared of snow way too often. #2 install a diesel generator in a genny shed, with a fuel tank, as he has had several problems with moisture in the regulator and lines, and carb. My advice, keep it simple. your generator you have now serves you well when you need it. Sure it is a pain to get it out and put fuel in it, but it is effective. Keep it that way. Entropy

I sent you a PM. Entropy

ppppppfffffft! Why the wheels, check this one out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brfKKehFtmw

Earth moved? You been playing Diggers and Dumpers?

But why do most hear it in the roof or on the roof? I assume most of us who live near lakes know what it sounds like and feels like when there are massive booms on the lake, yet these were more roof like. The one this morn sounded like someone threw a brick up on the roof. We have had some massive house shakers of expanding lake ice or perhaps a frost quake, but this was more rood top. En

The Weather Network website is reporting on Frost Quakes happening again last night. I'm not so sure about these Frost Quakes. One person reports in their report says they thought someone fell out of bed upstairs. Actually most people on this website, and even on YouTube think it is something on the roof. Last night I heard a boom/bang twice. Once sounded like my daughter fell out of bed, the other time I was standing in the kitchen and the boom was above my head. Could it be the roof trusses contracting, or the plywood on the roof, or something like that? My house is 120 ft from the shore Lake Scugog and I am used to booms from expanding lake ice, which come through the ground, both last night felt like they were on or in the roof. Thoughts? Entropy

oh, I see there is a thread on this.... oops