Old Man

Lots of companies using all welded aluminum hulls including one of the best in the business.

Funny, I spend at least 30 hours a week every week during soft water season in my boat and have yet to have any scary life threatening situations like you portray ever happen to me. Guess I'm lucky. I also wasn't aware that it takes a full year to resolve a warranty issue with Crestliner. You obviously have personal experience with them. Oh, and my guess why they warranty their hulls for life is that they stand behind their product. Just saying.

Went with the Vinyl flooring in mine and don't regret it one bit. Wears great and clean up of any Northern or Musky slime is a breeze. I would highly recommend it.

I've heard rumors that Jack regularly out fishes dad. Is this true Simon? Those photos show the best type of fishing.

Crestliner has a lifetime, non prorated hull warranty for the original owner, so if it's new, you have no worries. Yes, welded hulls can crack and riveted hulls can pop or suffer from loose rivets. My main concern would be the company behind the boat, and with Crestliner, you have nothing to worry about. Just saying.

The Fishhawk 1650 is rated for 90 hp max. My 1600 with it's 60 hp Merc has no problem hitting 35 mph on GPS, so I'd think the 90 on the 1650 would be more than adequate.

I've had my Fishhawk 1600 SC with 60hp 4 stroke Merc for 4 seasons now and have had no problems. I live on a lake and am retired, so it's seen a lot of action and use. That's not a bad price for that combo, I'd jump at it.

Pull the plug and fog the cylinder, put the plug back and you should be good for another year or two.

Haven't listened to them since Shannon's untimely passing. Clicked on your link and I'm impressed. I'll have to check the whole album out. The vocals are a little more refind and smooth than Mr. Hoons, but good. Thanks for the link.

A farmer stopped by the local mechanics shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home. On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home. While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked "Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?" The farmer said "Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot." The old lady suggested “Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?" "Why thank you very much" he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home. On the way he says "Let's take a short cut down this alley. We'll be there in no time." The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said “I’m a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won’t hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?" The farmer said "Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?" The old lady replied "Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens".

My favourite version.

A definite to Busters. Great Ribs and a great BBQ Sauce.

Another breed that you might consider, if you can find a reputable breeder here in Canada is a Kelpie. I've spent quite a bit of time in Australia and have been around this breed a lot. They are as tough as nails, with great physical endurance, highly intelligent, loyal and even tempered. A Kelpie could easily run a complete marathon and then some. Kelpie

Here's a link to the CKC Book of Standards for sporting dogs. Quite a bit of info on the breed. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Twin Towers Restaurant Hwy 17 at Thunder Lake.

What I don't get, is that these people transported that stuff to the site, so why not just take it home and dispose of it?

Yeah, and if you're there over a weekend, you could go find out what Stompin Tom was singing about.

I'd say look up Highway 72 near Sioux Lookout. Lot's of great fishing up that way and a large number of drive to lodges. Being that I live in the area, I don't have any experience as a guest at any lodges so can't speak to the quality of any of the accommodations or which one's are best. Here's a link to the Sunset Country resort guide. My link

My guess is that it would be a Dietz licensed production by GSW. But that's just a guess. The pictures of the Dietz Beacon does look similar.

Here's a little more info I found. Beacon #30 and #60: The Dietz #30 and #60 Beacon Lanterns were each produced in three distinct versions. In all versions, the #30 model used a #2 burner, while the #60 used a #3 burner. In the #30 models an optional bulls eye could be ordered that was mounted on the globe plate. The #60 model was not sold with a bulls eye, but did feature a 5" mercury reflector mounted behind the globe. The oldest style was introduced in about 1898, and utilized the Charles Betts double wall chimney design which had a lift lever at the side of the top to raise the telescoping chimney section. In about 1908 the design was revised to standardize the chimney design with the Blizzard model, replacing the lift lever with a finger ring on the top. In about 1912 the tank for the #60 model was "modernized" with an elliptical tank, a change that would last until the end of production for the #60 in 1931. The #30 model was "modernized" around 1915 with a design change which involved utilizing the square tank common with the square tank wall lamps and later square tank version of the 8-Day lantern. The #30 beacon was produced up to about 1947. Before 1916 the standard finish was japan blue with a polished reflector on both beacon models, and after it was dark green with the reflector painted white, My link My link

Made by Dietz & Company. The Beacon was made in 2 different models, the #30 from 1890 to 1945 in 5 different versions over those years. The and #60 from 1890 to 1933 in three different versions. Here's a link to a website with info on Dietz Lanterns. My link

Personally, I'm looking forward to the debut of Fishing with Gussy. I've enjoyed his segments on Points North in past.

Try this link. My link

Had 3 teenage daughters and found that with them, they all started to turn into human beings again around 18 years of age. Enjoy and celebrate his return to the human race.