Headhunter

I believe it's around 10 k to the Lighthouse and back. There are numerous places to fish along the various shore lines, most however would require waders/tubes or a boat to get out to fishable waters. HH

I've have a friend of mine who has the 5 peice rod/reel and case, he uses it for his fly in trips every spring. He really likes the combo, but has suggested that you keep a very close eye on the rod segments. They can come apart and fly off into the water. I think if you kept an eye on them, you should be fine. HH

I don't mind a bit CK! HH

All I need is enough to get me to the GTG and back! I had a full tank yesterday, but my wife's driving the "siphon" around today... who knows how much will be left! HH

Hey Kevin, I'm at Dundas and Greenwood, puts me close to you and Lew! Sounds like the beginnings of a GTG! Perhaps we could bring this topic up again, as we get closer? Wouldn't mind hooking up if I can get away for a few hours. HH

If you find that the Pike are tasting "overly fishy", simply soak the fillets in milk for a coupla of hours in the fridge and most of the "fisheyness" will be gone! HH

Pike caught through the ice are excellent table fair! I'm usually pretty cautious when the water gets warmer, but I really do enjoy a feed of pike. HH

I guess I would enjoy spending a couple of days in a boat with Red Fisher and Al Lindner. Red, simply for the stories and I'm sure laughs and Al, well I'm pretty sure he would get on my nerves, he seems like the nervous type, but I know I would learn a ton from him! HH PS... non fishing types would be Marilyn Monroe and Anna Nicole Smith. That would be an interesting boat ride!

That colour scheme will definately clash with pink! HH

Best wishes and a speedy recovery! Yah really gotta be careful out there, way too many people think they are invincible and have no regard for their fellow man! HH

Rich, what's the difference betwenn down loading songs or photo copying copy right protected documents? None, both are illegal. I suggest that, those who don't find anything wrong with this, should perhaps take the time and resources to create something, anything really and then watch as others copy it for free! I bet the Toronto Star would be a little annoyed if I copied the paper every morning and put it on line for anyone to down load! I bet their advertisers would be lowering their price paid to Tor Star as well! BTW - Rich, the Bare Naked Ladies spent many a cold day at the corner of Queen and Spadina, playing for free, to anyone who would listen to them, then head for their waitering jobs at night, only to return to the corner the next day, all to get noticed! Only a very small % of artists actually make money! You should listen to Kim Mitchell on Q107 every day, you'll learn something! HH

Here's my 2cents on the topic... -the average disc cost's significantly more the $100,000.00 to produce. That amount is basically the amount a top tier band would spend to DEMO the songs for their new disc! Recording studio's, capable of delivering Album quality recordings run in the $500 to $2000 an hour range. If you figure that the average band will spend 3- 6 months in the studio to produce an album, well do the math! -artist are paid for their product in many different forms; performance rights (Socan) Mechanical rights, album sales, performing/touring, merchandising etc... They don't get a dime, until the record company that fronts the recording costs, has re-coupted the initial investment. Only after X number of units are sold, does the artist actually see a cheque. -every song/album that is down loaded, for free, is reaching in (hands in your pockets) to the artist's wallet. Some have suggested that artist make their money off of merchandising and touring... well historically, that money was their gravey! Now, it's the main course. -the quality of MP3's or WMA's is horrid! Personally, I only listen to them on my portable player (only use my own cd's, never down load) Could'nt pay me to listen to them on my stereo... they sound like poop! I have to agree with those who believe it's stealing, but it's just an opinion! HH

As I am mainly a troller, my favorite set up is a Diawa Sealine, on a TDR 1801 heavy rod spooled with Lead Core. HH

Great news! HH

Well said Wayne! Funny how many of us think a certain way, until we are put into a position to be a supervisor, manager or owner. I'll admitt, I too thought the way some others do about their employer, until I became a Manager, then it all became very clear! Just remember, we are all replaceable, it's a given in todays job market that employees are transitory. They stopped making gold watchesabout 15 years ago!LOL Just take a look at the "Lame Excuses" thread... gives yah a pretty clear picture! HH

This is a very interesting question, but I doubt your gonna be very happy with my answer! Unless the vacation allotment and method of accruing time off was hiden from you at the time of offer signing, you have made a committment to the company and the company has in good faith paid you for your time and efforts. An employee that respects their employer, will in most cases receive that level of respect atleast, back in return. I'm wondering why you have not approached HR as of yet? Going over your bosses head can be career suicide! Typically, you accrue time off based on time worked, in many cases 1.5 days per month worked. I understand that the earlier time off was without pay and to my mind, they've already gone above and beyond your contract to keep you, the employee happy. Should they again, allow you un-earned time off, they will be creating a huge preceived inequity with the other employees. I'd say your already lucky to have gotten what you have! Perhaps you should really consider some much larger life/career questions, for example; -am I happy in my job? -where do I want to be in 5 years and will this position help to get me there? -is my resume up to date? You may find that regardless of what decision YOU make, the company may take the decision making process away from you! They will certainly be looking at your performance for the next while. If I was your boss and you had come to me with these requests, I'd certainly be thinking twice about whether to send you for up-grade training, or give you the big juicey project that must be delivered on time! In short, your gonna have to earn their respect again. Either decision you make, I'd be getting my resume of to snuff, the choice may not be yours to make. HH

Good luck and safe driving FnS! Take lots of pic! HH

I wonder how well that baby trolls down? Back trolling would be fun as well! HH

LOL Kirk! Can't talk you into bringing along a "message in a bottle"? Perhaps get all the Talking Heads to line up in "syncronicity"? Ok, I'll stop! Enjoy the show! HH

Well Kirk, then you'll have an open seat right next to you, so you can pile up all the stuff your gonna throw at Sting!!! HH

Long range forecast for the GTG is +4 on Saturday! Hope that holds true, ice fishin in above zero temps is ideal! HH

Here's what I would add for Perchin; If your walking out from Gilford or Keswick, I'd head out to the very middle of Cook's and search for water in the 30 -40ft depths. I'd drill a number of scatered holes, as many as I can before I get too tired and just keep moving around from hole to hole until I found fish. I'd be runnin 4lb test and using Jiggin Raps (blue is by far the best colour) and Berkley Power Maggots on the bottom treble of the Rap. If the Perch are there, they'll bite it. I've never needed minnows for perch. If my first series of holes failed to produce, I'd be inclined to move north, toward deeper water, perhaps 100 yds at a time. Keep returning to your earlier holes, perch move alot. HH

As of 2:15, my co-worker still hasn't gotten his snow blower working! The other one "can't come in because they haven't plowed the street yet" HH

Ticket prices start in the mid $50.00 range and go up to $238.00 for the best seats in the house. You could really have fun throwing stuff at Sting, from the good seats! HH

I know HG, I'm slowly workin my way out of my shell! HH