Rod Caster

They've already bought up a bunch of property along that stretch

I like my property Someone will get a good deal, but from the sounds of things, the highway will eventurally be redirected quite close to this property.

lucky guy. That looks like a hell of a lot of fun.

Man, this year has been horrible for me! They say you develop immunity, but I've seen no such thing happening. This trip however, the burning midges weren't so bad.

Never used or seen that one in link. Why so special? Just the extra weight? I have a 10lbs maul. Works fine, but I still need a wedge/sledge for some of the yellow birch and oak. I'm predicting some kind of splitter in the future but can't justify cost just yet.

I was kidding about myself owning it! ThAt would be an insane amount of work to maintain!! Maybe someone here is looking to move to the country?

http://beta.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?PropertyId=14759117 Mattawa, 500 acres, creek, off the grid, $200,000! Would it be practical for me to own 2 large acreages??

We finally hooked up with Dana for a camping trip this summer. Abby is only 3 months old and this was the first time we took her in the canoe/camping, and Caius (Dana's boy) is not quite 2yrs old, so we opted for an easy-access lake with nice campsites. Dana suggested Anima-Nipissing. It was a great choice for this kind of trip. We left home a foggy moring, mist rising over my fancy cross-rail system. Abby in her first PFD. We laughed! She was stiff as a board in that thing which made it easier to carry that squirmy kid. Dana and I put in lots of time looking for lakers. No such luck. The walleye we nowhere to be found either. A few bass and we called it a night. The kids did quite well. I think Caius' favorite parts were throwing stones into the lake and swimming. My two girls slept as I snuck out for some lakers...again no luck....jeeeezz That was that for our short trip with the kids. Good times and more to come!!

Get your money back hahaha. I understand your frustration!

Nice summer position! Thx for the report

Good to know....good to know

Your BiL is better off just giving up and claiming insurance. You wouldn't want that bike back now... won't be in good shape.

ugh, why did I watch this. If only largemouth bass got to 300lbs.

There are some 'pink elephant' type wild mushrooms on my property but I stay away from that stuff. If my 'Blewit Burrito' works, I'll make a separate post... I'm worried my compost conditions aren't proper. You can Youtube blewit burrito and there is a good video tutorial!

The nice thing there is that you get paid for the long drives. I have no problems driving as long as I'm getting paid.

cool report and great photos. 1,500! haha

30 mins at most. I have a 20mins commute right now to my office... Almost bought a house 45 mins from town; I'm very happy we found closer.

I believe I got that pail from my parents or randomly. never tried it for wine. I'm trying to cultivate wild Blewits and will eventually get those shitake and oyster plugs. Oysters are my fav! Cliff, I'd very interested the asparagus. We have a separate area with rhubarb but with the new baby we never used it this spring.

There are 48 balls somewhere on that lawn and in the bush haha.

Haven't went spec fishing in a while. Plan was to go today, but it's quite miserable outside today. After a few beer last night I downed one of those pickled chantrelle jars....damn good!

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-snowmobile-parts-trailer-accessories/north-bay/artik-cruiser-suit/1012191883?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Who wants a dirty old snow suit...haha

Sweet! Who's your gunman this time?

Thanks Costa! Chris, the 'Round Houses' work great. I only had two months to cut, split, pile and dry 14 cords last year and it actually worked out... I was sure the wood would still be wet. I like the way they look and they are easy/quick to build. Yep, looking west. Bring on the zombies and citiots... I could use a hand with some chores. Skinny jeans not recommended.

Hey, post up pics of your yards if ya got 'em. Looking down from my "man loft'. Middle right, you can see a cedar rail/chicken wire fence. I had 11 rabbits until 9 escaped while I was away at work. Luckily, my good breeders stayed. My garden. We only had time to do a small section this year. First time with a garden and its exploding! Seriously, our squach, pumpkin, peas, beans, spinach, tomatos and kale are so thick, that weeds are barely growing around them. I've already started giving away stuff. Tomatos Squach and pumpkins taking over!! They will have their own garden next year. Picked about 20lbs of Chantrelle mushrooms. Sold some, froze and pickled the remainder.

My guess is that its all about their forage. They might be chasing schools of fish, shallow minnows, or cleaning up crayfish like a moving raid, moving spot to spot. I've had several nights as you've described. Never really could figure it out and come up with useable patterns.