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Good for you. Venison in the morning, walleye fillets in the evening. It doesn't get any better! Right now Niagara is -9 with 30km winds. By Monday they're forecasting +10.

I'm not a big fan of the metal sheds either. The resin sheds are very nice looking. My neighbor has a nice resin shed 8'x16', rather expensive at $2,000.00. My wood shed is 8'x12' with only a stone floor. I only use it for storing garden tools, lawnmower, chairs etc. If you're going to be using it as a small work shop - 1 word of caution - mice could invade, build their winter nests & damage some expensive items such lawn chair cushions. Mine has been in the back yard for over 30 years. 5 years ago I repainted it & reshingled it. Still looks very good.

Freshtrax - thanx for your input. The water sensor to call my cell phone would be ideal as I have 2 or 3 very good neighbours who would offer assistance if we're out of town. Entrophy - Yup for sure 2 are better than 1. I'm going to be looking at generators today. G. mech - thanx for providing the link to a previous discussion. I had previously read that post but, as usual forgot where it was located. (alzheimers is not a good thing - but 1 positive would be - you can hide your own Easter eggs!!) Very good info. Thanx

Thanx for all the valuable info. I do like Entrophy's idea of a high & low 2 sump pump system. I also like the idea Entrophy stated about using separate circuits for the 2 pumps. Makes sense to me. Apluma I understand your point of the lift the pump must push the water. I measured the height from the bottom of my sump pit to point where the discharge hose exits my house. It is only 90". My present discharge line is 1 1/4" smooth pvc pipe - so minimal friction. Also, after exiting my basement wall the discharge line is a good slope of about a 2' drop from the exterior basement wall to the drainage ditch at my back property line. Thanx for the info about cooking the batteries. I was going to use my 2 interstate deep cycle batteries from my boat but I don't want to fry them. They are rather expensive. G mech - I also like your idea of an automatic standby generator. Would you be so kind as to educate me on how the automatic generator system is wired. What size genny do I require? I do like the Honda gennys as they are very quiet to operate. Once again thanx for your input guys. Tomorrow I'm going to visit my local Honda dealer to investigate generators. I'll keep you updated.

Thanx Cliff. I'm also looking into a similar alarm. Great that it will notify me if there is a water problem at home. What I really need is a system that will pump water when wifey & I are out of town.

I'm researching info to install a back up sump pump system in my home. I enjoy all of the technical help on this site - so I want to ask your opinions. I've looked at the battery back up systems such as Power Hub 1800, Liberty pumps, Zoehler & a few others. I do like the systems that have the battery power back up as well as the second sump pump to back up the primary pump for peace of mind. Your comments & opinions are appreciated. Thanx

Thanx for the report. I'm sure it was a great day for everyone. Also nice to see they donated money to the kids for Christmas.

Yup we got 3-4" of snow here in Niagara, not nice driving at all. Now the cold weather has settled in. -7 right now. I got the yammy winterized yesterday just in time!

Awesome report with great pix thanx! I'm a walleye guy - 80 fish per boat - I'm impressed. 75% were in the 22-24" range - beautiful. You did have them dialed in.

I fished that park many years ago as a youngster. I remember catching nice walleye & huge pike. Good to hear it is still a good fishery!

Way to go Wayne! That comment is awesome! Keep up the good work!

Awesome pix folks. Thanx for sharing. Now I have to dig up some oldies. Borger isn't buzzed - he looks comatose! LOL! I love those plaid shorts your dad is wearing! See them from a mile away! Bernie - I remember those old cedarstrips on Nipissing. Probably had a big motor like an 8 hp?? I remember the Motoski as in Joey's photo, but I do not remember Johnson & Evinrude manufacturing a snow machine? Brian B - Those plaid jackets are fantastic - I used to own one! You sure you didn't borrow it? That stereo in the background - did it come with a remote?? Kickingfrog - You're not driving - I see you as the navigator, pointing the way to the honey hole? Joey - I remember riding a Motoski similar to yours - a 240 if I remember correctly? Great work guys/girls

Nice fish Mike, thanx for the pix. We often get large sheepshead on Erie but never a 19 lber. Usually 7 or 8lb sheepshead maximum.

Seems a little slow to me. I recently purchased a new yammy 20 hp, 4 stroke, electric start. I have a 14' Lund with full floor, tackle bag, 4 rods, full tank of gas, Electric bow mount & 2 batteries. I weigh 215 lbs & I get 23 mph. If I have my partner in the boat - he is 240 lbs, it slows down to 18 mph.

I guess I'm wrong in my wording. No I don't go fishing just to fill a stringer. I love the great outdoors, fishing, hunting, riding the atv, & enjoying the scenery. I also want to ensure there is fishing opportunities for future generations. My main point is someone stated the recreational angler is responsible for the decline in the Nipissing fishery. That is absurd!! My other point which I should have described more clearly is that I can fish numerous other lakes with a possession limit of 4 walleye. My wife does not fish - so if I keep 4 walleye in the 15-17" range it provides the 2 of us with a nice dinner. In the past 10 years I have released many fish so that others may enjoy the opportunities I have had. I'll also add that I live near Lake Erie where the possession limit is 6 walleye with no size limit. Please understand that I'm very disappointed to read of the decline of the great Nipissing fishery, since I first fished that lake in 1964.

Nice report! Thanx. Your pix are awesome! Nothing better than cooking fish on an open campfire.

All great stories from you guys. I'd like to add mine. On Bernie's other post I gave you some of the highlights of my employment as a crane operator in Fort McMurray. I get asked often - "when are you going to retire"?? I say to myself WHY? I am healthy, I feel good, the wages are excellent, I have health benefits, & pension contributions paid by the company. I love my job as an operator, the company treats me very well. So I still do my 20 days of work, then off for 10 days. I'm not sure what I would do with a lot of time off during retirement due to the fact I've always kept myself busy doing work around my home. I know one thing for sure I'd definitely spend more time in our great outdoors. As stated on many other posts here at OFC (when retired) you can now pick your days to go fishing, hunting, camping, whatever you enjoy doing. When I do retire, I have plans for a few renovations at my home. I now pray to be healthy first then my other plans will fall into place. Good health to all us old farts!

Yes Glen, flights are from Fort McMurray to Hamilton airport in my case. (I live in Fonthill). Other workers are flown to Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia

Good on ya Randy for helping those in need. Also thanx for the tips while I was in Sturgeon in 2012 - putting me on some honey holes during ice season.

Good news about the gill netters. I have read several times where they are also blaming the recreational fisher people???? Who are they kidding blaming the recreational fisher people?? I will never visit Nipissing again due to the 2 walleye possession limit. I feel sorry for the outfitters & lodge owners in the area.

Good going Bernie. I do a similar rotation in Fort McMurray Alberta. I worked my entire life in the Niagara Region in the construction industry. I had the opportunity to head west for the big money! I'm doing very well working as a crane operator in the oil sands. Working in southern Ontario I usually faced layoffs in the winter - not in the oil sands!! We work 20 days on then 10 days at home. It's OK with my wife & myself as our children are grown with families of their own. I'm presently home for 10 days. The camps are comfortable, the food is good, the company pays for all expenses. Food, lodging & flights are all paid for. When I come home it's nice to get the home chores completed. I'd like to also add that my income has doubled compared to what I earned while I was employed at home. At age 60, double $$$ Woo Hoo!!

Nice pix! Thanx

Nice report! Thanx for posting. I'm sure he'll enjoy it when the snow flies. Cute little guy.

Thanx Mike awesome reading for a Sunday morning. I really enjoyed all of your pix especially the ones of the old cabins! I did note the website for the outfitter, viewed it & now you got me thinking for next fall. Probably late August.

What a deal! Jump on it.