Headhunter

I'll be the odd guy out here and suggest Ande bulk line! Been using it for years, it holds up well and when it starts to get bad, just rip it off and re-spool. 1000yds for $12.00! Can't go wrong! HH

Couldn't have been me Wayne, I make it a personal policy to never travel west of Bay street! HH

Interesting topic, I have a bit of a different take on the situation. As my wife is a school administrator, I have some inside knowledge as to the school's approach. It's all about funding or should I say a lack there of! Field trips etc... are not being properly funded by the school boards/Ontario government, it has to do with the funding formula established by the Harris government. Our kids are then forced/asked to help raise funds for the school. I personally don't think it is such a bad idea as it teaches kids the value of a dollar and helps to prepare them for the big bad world outside of school. We live in a capitalist society and the sooner they learn that, the better off they will be. IMHO! I have no patience for folks asking for money for nothing, the world doesn't work that way... when ever I am aksed for change or a smoke, I ask them if they have even a shred of dignity left in them... those that say no, usually need help! Those that don't answer, well, they really actually have! HH

Congrats Wayne! I have been fortunate enough to fish with Wayne and I can tell you that yes, he is exactly the same in person as he is here on the board, the main difference being, here on the board, you can close the thread to get him to stop! LOL Keep up the good work Wayne, HH

Like we haven't had enough already this winter, here we go again! http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/re..._e.html?onrm126 HH

Awesome pics! Based on my count however, I believe that bird is over it's daily limit! Thanks Dan! HH

Wow, great idea! Looks like a very good system you have there, however, I'm not to sure about the "installer" you have there, not really the "trusting look" most buyers are lookin for! HH

Well, without jinxing myself... I have NEVER had a ticket for driving/speeding, actually, I've never been pulled over and wouldn't know what to do if I did!LOL I drive "like an old woman" as my wife says, but my insurance rating is excellent, I don't have to pay tickets and I arrive at my destination a couple of minutes behind the folks that go rippin by me. I guess sencond place is alright by me! HH

Aint it the way things go... as a result of our office move, I have Friday off work! Wouldn't it be a nice day to be sitting on the ice, putting a dent in the local Perch population! Instead, I will find myself shovelling out the driveway and that of my neighbours on Friday! Aint life grand!LOL HH

After looking at her pics and the video, I concur... she is a goddess! Absolute sweetie! You must be very proud! HH

It's just the voices in yer head making you play this Joey!LOL! I believe that significant medication will relieve the symptoms! HH

it really peeves me that other NATO nations are not stepping up in Afghanistan. Our leaders appear to be begging for help, or trying to embarrass member's leaders into adding support... I wonder what the future of NATO really is? To all the troops over there doing the right thing, I thank and salute you . I hope everyone arrives home safe and sound and please do know that the vast majority of us support you and your efforts. Thanks! HH

That's pretty sound advice Landlocked! I've done that with some music gear that I have, but not with my fishin stuff... better charge up the batteries! HH

Three squares and a roomy Joey... what else could a guy ask for!LOL ... oh, and I understand that Saturday is "hot dog day" LOL HH

From the sounds of all the sirens running around down town, it sure seems like the wind is playing havoc out there to day! It's been non-stop sirens all morning down in the core! HH

For all you world travelers out there, give this link a try and see if you really do know your way around the globe! http://www.minijuegosgratis.com/juegos/hwd....html?b415=0766 HH

I've found that colour actually does make a significant difference. Been in a situation where we have two holes drilled, side by side, no more than two feet apart. The guy using the blue and chrome/silver jiggin Rap would out catch 3 to 1 the guy right beside him with a different colour. There are times when the Fire Tiger will out fish the blue and silver, but by in large, blue and silver kills 'em! I also second the suggestion re the camera... leave it on shore! You should be moving way too much to be bogged down with a camera, minnows, dead stick etc... I've found my best success comes from drilling many holes and working them until they don't net any results. If I don't get a bite in 2 minutes, next hole please! There is simply no reason to finesse perch, it's a numbers game. Also, start the day, if you manage to get out early, shallow and work your way deeper as the day progresses. I then fish the holes I made early in the day, on my way back in. HH

I just walked past some of those land marks today! It looks like Yonge and Gerrard hasn't really changed that much! (except for the lack of homeless folks panhandling!) Neat pics and thanks for posting! HH

I gotta agree with Cork Soaker... no live bait required and as the ice season grows older, those biggins convert so much body mass into roe, it just seems like a waste. Still a ton of fun though! HH

Awesome pics Dude! I didn't know you could catch squid on a rod and reel... and then to show the pic of them babies grilling up on the BBQ... I think I need to be alone for a while! Great pics and welcome! PS... if you ever need help eatin those crabs ... I'd be willing to help ya out! HH

That explains why Paul is always smilin! HH

Sole is a very mild fish and can be prepared in many different ways. Perch are also very mild fish, but frying them is the best method. You may find soaking your fish in milk, in the fridge before preparing them, will remove alot of the fishyness. HH

Chicken Paprikash This is an old Hungarian recipe which is essentially, Hungarian style stew. You can substitute stewing beef for chicken (veal is also quite nice) but by in large, most use this with chicken. (My personal favorite is the same recipe as below, with a pound of chicken livers added as well!) -one large onion - finely chopped -enough chicken to feed your crew - I prefer chicken on the bone = more flavour - cut into pieces -one large and ripe tomato -garlic! as it's my "birthstone" I put in more than most! - fresh and finely chopped -Paprika - 3-4 tablespoons -water or chicken stock, your choice -salt and pepper to taste -cayenne pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of olive oil - lard works just as well! LOL (if you have access to smoked/dried Hungarian sausage "Chubai" , dice it and fry out the fat and substitute the sauasge fat for the olive oil. Those who like heat, get the hot Chubai! Jsut remove the cooked out sauasge before adding the paprika. You can always add the sausage back in , just before serving! Ok, here we go! -bring a large stewing pot up to heat. -add chopped onions and oil to the pot. stir the onions continuously until they go brown, DON'T LET THEM BURN! IT will taint the whole dish! -as soon as the onions are browned, add the paprika and take the pot off the stove... stirring the onion and paprika mix until the paprika starts to cook (you may need to put the pot back on the burner for a few seconds, just to keep the heat up. You'll know when it's cooked as the colour of the mixture will be dark brown. -remove the pot from heat, add the garlic, chicken pieces and tomato. -add the water/stock to only cover3/4 of the chicken... adding too much stock/water will dilute the sauce -add salt, pepper and cayenne (to taste) and bring pot to a boil -reduce heat to a low simmer for at least two hours -serve over rice, noodles or what ever you like! This recipe will most certainly stick to your ribs and keep yer innards warm. HH

Wayne, you owe me a new key board and a cup of coffee! HH

Ok... apparently I need to clarify some things here; - I have worked for an employment agency for the last 18 years! - I have manged teams of "Headhunters" for the past 12 years - I am relatively familiar with employment law! -my clients use me for many reasons, including staffing related concerns, industry trends, market analysis and some non-binding "legal" advice" As to the comment, there are no good agencies... well, I won't defend an entire industry, but there are like any businesses, the good and the bad. The best advice I can give anyone searching for a new/better job, is to ask yourself this question: If you were in a job interview and the interviewer asked you what you did for your current/former employer that made you stand out among your peers, how would you answer that question? If you can't, you need to re-evaluate what and how you do what you do! It's a global market and there are many folks who will beyond the call of duty for their employer... that's who you are competing with. Tony is absolutely correct... you must continue to grow yourself or the world will pass you by! They pay $8.00 /hr to folks who have been passed by! HH