Headhunter

LMAO! Rick, Richard, oh man, what ever, just be glad your name isn't Ray Jay Johnstone Junior! Cause they doesn't has to call you Johnstone! Or worse yet, you could be O'Bannion/O'Shea! HH

WOW!!!!!!!!!! HH

A man can dream, can't he! LMAO HH

Well, you might as well get two, as the cottage could probably, no stike that, definately could use one! LOL HH

Bell may own TSN, but they do not own a team, and therefore they must compete on a different playing field then say, a Rogers owned team. IF Rogers buys them, I would think that there will be some very nervous folks at the CBC as the Satruday night games as well as the playoffs are the number one revenue generator for the CBC, outside of our combined tax contributions. This should be interesting... but my gut tells me that who ever buys the team, they will be looking at more pay tv and less "free" tv. HH

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss either Bell or Telus as they have been watching Rogers take ownership of virtually all programming in the sports world... they may have to consider this bitter pill, just to get a toe hold on this lucrative market. HH

Nice collection... in many cases, the box is worht more than the lure, so i would be very careful with it. As mentioned, it should be put away in a safe place, unless and until you decide to part with it. HH

Nice job Bernie... all it needs now is a nice shiny stainless prop and you are ready to hit the lake! HH

Oh, I forgot to mention that I think point number 5 in your above post has a great deal of merit... both sides of this discussion are going to have to give and take, for a middle ground to be found. Legislating winter closure is a relatively easy thing to do, to anglers who require a license... but based on what you have indicated in your earlier posts, I'm guessing that enforcing such an agreement might prove to be difficult, for the First Nations to enforce, amoung their people. How do you tell someone who has treaty rights to not spear in the spring, when they are only looking to provide some protein to their family... it's a pretty complicated situation, isn't it. HH

Hey Crosshairs, thanks for hanging in the thread... Us against them is a pretty common thing these days, regardless of what the topic is. I gather that through the years, a great deal of distrust has been festering and as such, I can see where that comes from. I am however concerned about the expectation that the MNR will step up with money for Nip. I can only imagine the screams that will come from anglers far and wide, about how their license dollars are being spent to fill NFN nets. I know that I would have concerns with that. I know I am speaking to the choir here with regard to anglers following the rules with regard to the slot and possesion numbers... I have yet to personally meet any OFC'er who has delberately broken a rules, so if that is indeed a problem on the lake, I haven't seen it; that doesn't by any means suggest that it doesn't happen. I don't know if getting money from outfitters is a possibility either. Is there enough nmoney in the pool to share? I was up there a few weeks back and was well within eye shot of the ice condos and it appeared to me that at least half, were un-occupied. But I think you make a good point about all stakeholders having a say in the future of the lake. But that starts to get back into the us against them thing again, doesn't it. HH

ARMAGEDDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brother, time is a terrible thing to waste! Get a hobby Dan! HH

Never caught one in Port Bruce, but have caught quite a few in the river in Port Burwell. HH

I don't beleive that the carp were being brought into Canada live, to be consumed... now, someone correct me if I'm wrong here, but as I recall, the carp are seen as harbingers of "good luck" to newly married couples and releasing them into the wild is a way of appeasing the "luck gods". So, it's been said that during a wedding ceremony, the lucky couple and the entourage will go to the waters edge and release the carp, hoping that it will bring prosperity to the couple. That's what I heard, but again, as usual, I may be wrong. Perhaps one of our fine memebers here, who have some knowledge of Asian customs, could help here by shedding some light? Regardless, IMHO, if it aint in a can, it shouldn't be allowed into the counrty... there is simply too much risk involved. HH

Good luck finding volunteers to take on that task... the man is not only huge, powerful and possessing a bit of a mean streak, he also practices Olympic style wrestling in the off season with his Czeck buddies... anyone remember the McCabe incident? HH

BB, have him pull a recepticle off the wall and double check how it's wired. I spoke to electrian friend of mine and he told me that checking the recepticles would tell him whether it's really two wire or is actually three wire, with the box grounding out the third. HH

What, no flippin noodles! Your mom makes great noodles, they should be on every plate you have! Congrats on the catch and that plate looks delicious! HH

I agree with much that you have said here... but the rules that must be followed by resorts and in turn, their customers are on a completely difference playing field, than the NFN. We are talking about one group, that is essentially a federal concern and another that is almost entirely a provincial concern. Let's face it, those two distinct groups have a difficult time agreeing on anything, much less a powder keg situation as native rights and historical treaties. Bernie, thanks for the insight into the past, they say that we should, as thinking animals, use the past as a learning tool, but I find that human nature is to only concern ourselves with today... Looking forward to more discussion/input with Crosshair! HH

BB, I can't recall the specifics, but I do recall there being an issue with the previous administration here in Toronto, and their desire to make front lawns not look like parking lots... I beliive that the new council and Mayor, have decided that a drive way is a driveway and that as long as you stay within the boundries of a lawful drive, you can do what you want with it. HH

Calling 311 is a great suggestion... I recall that recently, there have been some changes as to what you can and cannot park on your driveway, unfortunately, I cannot recall specifically what the changes were... HH

Ok Canadadude, I can see that having limited benefit to a small cross section of the Nip region... that being said however, (and of course, I don't have access to the numbers) I wonder how much money those restaurants provide to the region as a whole, in comparison to the large number of resorts and the numbers of secondary support services in the area. *****I just want to make one thing clear here, I am not trying to do anything here, except understand the lay of the land in the area. I have in the past, expressed my personal thoughts on what's happening, but have come to the conclusion that I did not possess the knowledge to make any kind of an informed personal fact based decision. Like most here, I am a "stakeholder" based on my license dollars as well as my tax dollars and recreation dollars. I really do appreciate those who have been constructive in the dicussion, their insight and knowledge and their willingness to share it... I do hope that this discussion stays this way... after all this is a dicussion board and I think we all have some interest in the information being presented. HH

Well, I'm glad you "think" it will bounce back, but if I were a stake holder I wouldn't find much solice in your hope alone. And making comments about "southern Ontarians" is in no way constructive to this discussion. Without those "weekend warriors", the the economics of the region would suffer greatly... but that doesn't seem to be an issue to you... as you seem to have all the fish YOU can use. Based on Crosshair's responses, the ecomomic benefit of NFN is only being shared by NFN, unless I am reading this wrong, which I will admitt, is entirely possible. Again, I am trying to understand this situation and consider us to be fortunate to have people like Crosshairs, in the know and conversing. I guess that if it makes you feel better to bash, then discuss, I can't stop you from doing that. HH

Congrats Peter! You should be sticking your chest out a little bit more these days! HH

So the economic wasteland, left by a lack of tourists and the resulting devistation it will have on the tax base of the area has no bearing on your thoughts? 20 years is a long time to wait, for your revenue stream to return... seems kinda selfish to me! This is why I asked Crosshairs to discuss how the NFN is working with the other stakeholders on the lake. HH

Thanks for your response Crosshairs... I typically don't get on here in the evening, so I am only now, seeing your response... SO, if I have read the above correctly, what you are saying is that NFN is "putting back" by enforcing rules that they themselves have agreed upon as well as spreading the wealth accumulated within the community. With regard to the MNR's approach to Nip... what would you suggest they do that would be in the best interest of all of the lakes stakeholders? It seems to me anyway, that any stocking effort they could put forth, would only result in those fish, being netted for NFN commercial use... with the other stake holders, ie local non Natives and the average "tourist" not necessarily benefiting. Remember, Nip is a shared resource for all citizens to enjoy. Places like this fine fishing board draw an awful lot of traffic, both registered as well as guests... and as more and more people view Nip as a less than desirable location, due to overwhelming fishing pressure, Nip will not their destination of choice. That could result in business that support the tourist trade, failing. And should those businesses fail, it will directly affect the tax base that supports the infrastructure of the area. This leads me to my next question... what relationship does NFN have with the other stakeholders on the lake? Have there been any dicussions about striking a balance between the various stakeholders? I find this topic fascinating and look forward to continued dialogue. HH

Mike, I believe that most if not all of us have the same feelings as you. I know I do. That being said, we have here a person in the know, Crosshairs, who has been good enough to pass along the NFN position and has done so in an articulate and respectful way... I appreciate that and would like to have this discussion continue here, in the same manner. It's obvious to me anyway, that what's happening on Nip isn't going to change. There is no will on any side of this issue, to make/force a change, that won't end up getting really ugly for all sides of the "net", so to speak. Crosshairs, you mentioned earlier that NFN "puts back"... can you please describe what it is that NFN puts back into the fishery? Thanks, HH