Headhunter

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

I have nothing but respect for Andy Summers and Stuart Copeland. I think they are incredible musicians, ground breakers in many cases, but I can't stand Sting! His solo work was in a word BORING! He's so over rated, it disgusts me. I'd consider attending the concert, but only if a large truck or train, would do the world a favour and squish Sting into the ground! I wonder if anyone would really notice or miss him? What's the difference between Sting and Jesus... Jesus doesn't think he's Sting! Enjoy the show! HH

I like to rub Perch and Walleye slime all over mine... gives it that just caught feeling! HH

I work in a small office of five people. With todays weather, we have exactly 2 out of the five who have shown up for work today, myself included. My usual commute time is just under 1/2 an hour, today it took me one hour and fifteen minutes. Upon arriving, I, funny enough have three messages on my voice system, all from staff not coming in. Outta the three, here's the lamest excuse; "My snow blower won't start! I can't come to work!" Interesting coming from a guy who DOESN'T OWN A CAR!! He takes the TTC! As I expect the fishing reports to be slim today, I thought I'd start this up and get a picture of what lame excuses your hearing today, as a result of the weather! Have fun! HH

Hope yer feeling better FnS?! Lookin forward to getting together at the Tyler GTG and iceing some Whities/Lakers! HH

As much as I love my wife and with Valentines Day only one day away, I'm pretty sure that I'd take a pass on this! I already have enough problems with the oriface's God gave me! I can only immagine the grief I would be in for, if I messed with what the "all-mighty" has already given me! HH

Solopaddler, glad you problem wasn't a major disaster for you as well! I called GM and was told the "advisory" for my vehicle ended in 2001. They suggested that they sent me a letter in 1999, but I honestly don't recall it! Regardless, GM has washed their hands of their/my problem and I don't see any recourse at this point. What I've learned through this exercise is the following; -if you own a GM vehicle, find out if it has ball joints that can be lubricated! The one's on my truck are sealed and cannot be lubricated. -have your mechanic check the ball joints every time you go in for an oil change Most importantly - you can't put a price on the lives of your loved ones! HH

Pidgeontroller, thanks for pointing out the new Abu Reels! I took a look and found out that they can actually be purchased as an addition to your already existing Abu C4 reel. Simply remove the "non handle side and bolt on the counter part and your good to go! My only question involves the longevity of the battery under cold weather conditions? From what I read, it uses a small watch battery to power it. Also, software inside the counter, will automatically convert the counter, based on lb test line being used. Great idea! HH

Favorite Quinte bait for spring is a HotnTot in "Jimmy Hendrix". Can't beat it! HH