Blue Lk

Small town here Simon,nobody stays in business by "ripping off'' the locals.

I would talk to "Tom" & try to reach a mutual satisfactory agreement.

Imho

 

 

most guys will turn the safety off when in the stand, because the click of the safety can spook the deer, also the excitement in the time you have a deer in your sights and you forget the safety is on, well thats a missed opprotunity, kinda like not having your rod in your hand when you get a hit, next time you're float fishing, put a cast out, then put your rod down, or leave slack in the line so you have to reel it up before setting the hook

Not most guys I hunt with,infact none of the guys I hunt with.

I would choose blower before plow.Another option would be paying somebody to plow you out during that period.

Lots of guys in the area with plows on their 4x4s

This pic will help get me through the long winter ahead.

Just me & my stash boat,not another soul around for many miles.

Or make a sign

I was getting the feeling they were coming around and treating the customer better.

 

NOT

 

I went down to buy two items.

The Outcast Fish Cat® 4-LCS Float Tube,and some flippers.

 

Did alot of research on this tube and others,and it was the best bang for the $219. Even Cabelas was selling for the same price,but there was shipping. Thought what the hell, drive down was cheaper.

 

 

 

So now Im floatless,,,,,,,,

Seems to me like a case of "biting your nose off to spite your face",you are out the gas money,your time & still no tube.

While looking at your pics,my GF heard me exclaim "WOW" & asked what I was looking at,showed her your post,she said "WOW"

Beautiful shots,thx for sharing.

My new grill does the same thing,brush front to back,not an issue.

Every now & then turn all burners on high & cover the grates with tin foil,leave for 5 min,most crude will incinerate & brush right off.

Enjoy the new BBQ.

This 1 helps me get through the winter.

really? You get an average of 25MPG out of that baby? That's amazing compared to my average of 12 to 13 mpg lol Do you mind me asking what year it is? I'm looking at 2008/2009's

 

Thanks!

2010

My daily driver is an Escape AWD with V6,I average +- 25 MPG,this is my 1rst awd & I was a little skeptical about how it would handle winter driving in this area ( a lot of snow covered side roads),2 winters now & I love this vehicle.

 

How many non natives here would actually join in on a march, a rally, a sit in, or a protest

Maybe because we have jobs & can't travel all over the country at the tax payer's expense.

I fish my favorite "secret lake" with a 10ft jon & 30lb Minncota,I have a Group 27 deep cycle from CTC that has served me well for years,just make sure you put on a charger & top it up after each use.

Thanks for the ride Simon,brought back lots of memories,I haven't been on a sled on "the goon" for 15+ yrs.

My x-wife's family owns the small island on your left at 10.20.

Imho the biggest issue in rural living is water,I moved out of town 25+ yrs ago,3 different properties,2 with lake water supplies & 1 drilled well.

The lake properties have potable water,the well is not,OK for cooking ,not drinking, so we use bottled water when there for drinking,making coffee etc.

Make sure the water system can handle the local winter weather conditions,ie buried deep enough or heated.

If buying an older home,make sure the seller has a record from the original install of the septic system.You have to make sure it was done to properly & have the needed permits etc.

I would look for a home in an unorganized area if there are any in your area,Much lower taxes & you can do some work on the place without permits or building inspectors looking over your shoulder.

I heat with a pellet stove,but have a forced air electric furnace as back-up

Good luck in your property hunt,I will never live in a city or town again if I can help it.

COLD,but NO BUGS

Is your heatline controlled by a thermostat?I had the same problem with my line to the lake,the area the temp probe is in is better insulated than than where the freezing took place.I had to raise the set points so the heat kicked in at higher temps.Also added more insulation.

I feel your pain

That is 100% what I'm talking about. For future reference though...omit the foot pictures Nice marigolds though

Sorry about the feet,GF's picture,also her feet

Wormdunker if you love Ceasar's I have a suggestion for a garish that is way better then the standard celery stalk. Get a good dill pickle...vlasic's Zesty dill is my fav and slice it length wise almost all the way through...wooden cloth pin effect...and stick that mother over the edge of your rimmed glass. Now THAT is a Ceasar garnish.

Like this?

Also my fav in the summer

Here in NWO we are allowed studded tires from Oct-Apr.

My GF commutes about 150km to her job over mostly secondary hwy,she has them on her Jeep Patriot.

My daily driver is a Ford Escape with very aggressive all seasons

The difference is definitely noticeable between the 2 vehicles.esp on ice & snow packed surfaces.

If the prov govt want to change the law they should allow studded tires throughout the province.

Simon,you mentioned the ice was "booming" in your post.

I spend the winters about 200yds from Eagle Lk (just across the road),was out for a smoke on the deck last night & the ice was screaming,the forcast looks good for making some decent ice.

Very NICE sled Simon.You know we are not getting any snow this year,right?

I'd buy the boat/trailer combo...

 

Then post an add for a free boat...

 

Then you don't have to worry about low balling...lol

Exactly what I did,posted add for free boat,6 calls in 1rst 1/2 hr,boat gone in 1 hr.

After reading the 1rst post about this I had to try.

My weaving skills also aren't the best,the veggies were all fresh from the garden & roasted in a pan right under the roast to catch all those bacon/pork drippings.

It was a big hit with my GF & the neighbours.

I actually do most of my fishing with a transom mount electric & portable fishfinder(boat cache at remote lake).I find it easier to carry the battery & motor on my quad than a small outboard & the electic starts everytime & trolls all day without hicups or fumes.

I can troll for hours & still have enough battery to get back to the landing,I troll in reverse & have excellent boat control if the wind isn't too bad.