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Happy New Year to you too Big Guy !!! 2014 has been an amazing year for me personally. Nat and I were married on July 12th, and I am living a happiness I never knew existed. I got out locally 4-5 times this year for walleye, but nothing reportable. It's enough to keep me hooked Happy New year to all of you too. Health and happiness to all.

Not surprised Mike. You could catch walleye on shoe laces if you had to. Good to see Connor is following your footsteps Bud !

142.9 Here this morning. Dropped over the weekend. I been paying 135.4 out my way for months now. Feels nice to be cheaper than Ontario for a change

Wook !!!!! Its'a Fwee Wiwwy !!!! The image of this man slideing down a waterslide in a speedo still makes me LOL. RIP John.......This news saddened my day tremendously.

Good Morning !!!!! I got pulled over on the highway this morning by a cop. He walked up to the car and said "Papers" I said "Scissors, I win !!!" and drove of leaveing him standing there shakeing his head.

All in all, its just another tool. Police don't drive Prius's on the beat do they ? Armoured vehicules for times when needed are not a problem in my opinion, neither are Dodge Chargers and Ford Interceptors. Most Cops are good Cops. I have never rec'd a speeding ticket that I didn't deserve

Geez Bill !!! Great report. I sure wish I could fish with the Ole Man again .....

I absolutely love my 2013 Rav4 AWD. I drive over 200Km per day to and from work, on a highway famous for black ice and white outs. This is my first winter with it, and I am completely satisfied with it. It is stable in high winds, and the AWD keeps me on the road. Traction management, ABS brakes and the ability to lock all 4 axles from 0 to 40 KPH is great. We got a ton of snow this winter, and I never felt as if I would not make it to work or back. I drive around 120, and am averageing 8.6 l/100 Km I would buy another in a heart beat.!!!

Too Funny !!!! Loved the comments in the background, and how the bear used its teeth like another set of hands. Hillarious !

Been there....done that a few times Lew. I know exactly how you feel. Just reading this has made my eyes damp. They touch our souls so deep that they become part of our fiber. My old girl is 13. I know Labs don't make it to 18, so I am prepareing for the eventuality. My sympathy Bud....

Ya Bill..I installed separate driving lights about a month ago. They really help at night on this stretch of road. I try going slow, but the speed limit is 90kph and there is always some yahoo up my butt.

LOL !!!!!! Maybe i'll get a loudspeaker and play Metalica on this stretch of road.

Thanks for the replies everyone ! There is one 16 km stretch of highway 139, from highway 10 to Cowansville , that is deadly. Narrow, dark and winding. I use my driving lights there all the time. I have counted 7 deer on the roadside this winter alone. I started honking my horn every few hundred meters, but will definitely look into deer whistles.

Last year I sold my suburban home and moved to the country. There are literally thousands of deer in the area. On my way home every day, I pass fields full of them, with many herds having more than 30 in them. I am pretty sure that eventually ,and unfortunately I am going to hit one, as I have seen them crossing the highway on more than one occasion. My question is this. If I do hit one, what is the LEGAL thing to do. I have heard many opinions, and many stories of people getting ticketed for hit and run etc. , after leaving the scene. Although its a sad thing to kill an animal accidentally, I can't see how it can be considered a hit and run if there is no damage to the vehicule and no other vehicule is involved. I just want to make sure I do the right and LEGAL thing if and when it happens. Thanks ! Paul

4 simple words all men MUST memorize and USE frequently when living with a woman. OH YA RIGHT SORRY. If used in different combinations, they will save your marriage and life.

An amazing talent was lost. Addiction is not a selfish choice for anyone. Just ask a recovering addict, or like myself, a recovering drunk. Sad ? yes, Pitiful ? yes....Selfish on his part? Once addicted, all choice is taken away from you. RIP Mr. Hoffman

I have a very good friend/suppler. He is a Rabi, and very easy to talk to about any subject. One day, he called just to say hi, and the conversation turned to religion. I asked him bluntly, if he thought his religion and the traditions of Judaism were any better or worse than other religions. He said to me, without hesitation "Paul, I never judge others for their beliefs. I can't be 100% sure thiers is the wrong way of thinking, if I'm not 100% sure mine is the right way. I'd hate to die and find myself in front of a god that I had discounted all my life" Amen to that.

Jeff, if you are 100% certain that that is what needs to be replaced, her is the part number.DB93-07112H Main control board. I can get it for you, but honestly, you can order online at Repair Clinic for less, and they have it in stock. Just be sure that that is what is defective because they do not accept installed parts for credit.

I'm not sure how "groceries" got into this thread, and demographics has nothing to do with this comment. My comment was directed at the use of "usually a woman" I just don't like seeing that type of reference. I am from the school where the average woman is just as capable as the average man, and I see nothing wrong with my way of thinking. Sorry if I ruffled any ones feathers, just making a point, and it has nothing to do with political correctness, and every thing to do with the way I was brought up. Paul edited to add. OI.... I understand now.

Absolutely awesome Spiel !! I had some custom work done on a Kistler bait caster last year(new grip and guides) and I showed some of the pics of your work. He said, and I quote, "This guy isn't a rod builder, he's an artist" ............I agree with him. Happy new year to you !!! Health and happiness above all. Paul

"the nutbar customer, usually a woman" I don't think this was really necessary OI. Nut ball customers come in all forms. I own a retail parts business, and what I usually see is the poor wives of the nutball customers trying to return parts for their embarrassed husbands.

I have heard it many times over the years when it's been really frigid like this. Usually its the wood frame of the house, or the sideing cracking in the cold. Dad used to say it was some of the nail heads popping off. I hope he was wrong

Buy a new boat. Tiller this time. Get out a bit more often. Listen more, to a certain fishing buddy(You know who you are ) And just have fun.

Ouch !!! Think I'm gonna build a heater Squirrel house for the poor little beasts. -30 at 5 am in my neighborhood this morning.