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As far as prices at natural ...I just got back from BPS in vaughn where they are asking $799 for a HDS5 ...price at natural seen this a.m. ...$699 (and will not be undersold) Also trout selection is superior IMO at Natural.. As far as customer service ...fishing fanatics hands down (next to the beer store at Hazel and Albert in Waterloo). Any question answered and always time to talk about recent activity. Definitely worth dropping in just to stay in touch and worth spending an extra buck for help. Rainbow? ....no thanks. Troutfitters ...for the fly fishing specialist and available at Natural if it's closer. my .02.

Congratulations. Tons of stress but it all worked out. Keep all your records, a copy of the listing etc. and enjoy!

I've spent a few hours on the board this weekend and haven.t seen a single one but years ago they were everywhere. It may be that I've blocked them ... but maybe you've downloaded some spyware or adware. Run a diagnostic. I use AVG antivirus. Maybe someone else has another adware checker they can recommend.

I have an Imperial spey rod if that's what you're asking about. Broke a ferrule 4 months after I got it 3 years ago and took it in for warranty repairs.Turned out they had dropped that model from their lineup and it took me 8 months to get it back (repaired, thank you very much). They did give me a replacement to use after 4 months (an Avid). I may be mistaken but I think you're outta luck if you've got your heart set on an Imperial. Someone might have one in their old stock somewher tho'. Love the spey casting if I can find room. Most pinners don't realize how much water I can fish and sometimes guys will walk right into a patch I'm swinging through Shouldn't be a problem this year as I've got a boat and hope to net some kings this year. d

I spent a lot of time this winter searching the net for the right boat. Missed a couple of good ones because they sold within 24 hours. Finally bought one from a friend and am waiting to pick it up. I did notice a rash of scams on some sites ...usually offering a deal that was too good to be true and promising 'satisfaction guaranteed' through ebay (or something). Just send the $$$. Unbelieble ...must work for them sometimes! The hair stands up on the back of my neck whenever anyone who "don't worry, trust me".

Kudos for the rescuers ... of the fisherman ...and the rod!

Keep them in the fridge, loose soil or (if you want to spend $$) look for worm soil at CTC. Keep them pretty dry and they'll last 4 ever. Too wet and you don't want to open them in the house! Check them once in a while and add a few drops of water to keep them plump. I've got some that have lasted all winter next to my spool of Sufix (my wife stays away from that shelf ) I check early after a good night of rain on walkways drives etc. ... picked up 40 the other morning (before the robins got them) and put most of them on my backyard lawn for future harvesting. My wife called me a worm poacher!

Make it clear to the realtor(s) and your lawyer that the offer was submitted based on the information provided in the listing re year round home. You do have a responsibility to the seller as you have a contract and may be liable for his additional expenses ... if any. However the law is also very clear re the responsibilities of the agent(s). If you have legal problems as a result of agent misrepresentation you should be able to 'lay them at the door' of the offending agent. BTW the agent is actually the firm who employs the sales rep who sold you the property, that would be the broker of ABC Realty who employs the salesperson. If you no longer trust the 'rep' talk to his broker ...who is the actual 'agent'. Don't deal with the rep anymore. Keep copies of all your paperwork including the listing, make notes of what you were told, when and by who. If you encounter problems there shouldn't be penalties that won't be covered by the agents. If you incur significant costs resulting from agent misrepresentation talk to his/her broker and give them the opportunity to 'reimburse you in full before you file a complaint'. They'll probably bend over backwards. Try not to worry too much, it should resolve itself quickly. Just to cover all the bases, make sure that the lawyer is right! lawyers (like agents) are not perfect! It would be a shame to lose the property because the lawyer erred. I suggest you take your copy of the offer into the planning department at the municipality. A clerk there can pull the file and explain the limitations of permanent occupancy on the property, or reassure you that there won't be a problem. Don't even remotely consider suggestions that you close and try to bluff your way into full time occupancy if it's not 'legal use'. 'Broad brush' comments regarding the character, motivation and integrity of real estate agents demonstrate ignorance on the part of the contributor(s). There are 45000 agents and brokers in Ontario who are required to fulfill ongoing training to remain lisenced. Almost all of them are competant. Any agent who does sloppy work for a cheque won't be in the business for long. If you hire an agent, ask friends or family for a referral ... and respect their time. Avoid phone calls before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. unless urgent. Remeber, they might like to get out fishing once in a while too. I earn what I'm paid by working long hours evenings weekends and holidays (including Christmas and Easter). I'm just a guy with four kids who don't turn out the lights like the rest of you. I don't go around looking for a soapbox but sometimes enough is enough....and I don't fish muskie

I've been looking at the hds as well. Just got a boat for the 1st time and want to get the right fishfinder first. I was wondering if the 5" screen would be hard to read (esp with split screen) but the price change to the 7" is substantial. Any comments?