Headhunter

I enjoyed the show for what it was... but what I did take away from watching it, was what seems to me anyway and a very unhappy Dion. Would it kill'em to smile...once! He's living his dream job, with a dream wife and I can't help but think that he looks simply miserable. My take anyway. HH

I was watching the weather on TV last night and noticed the temps in your neck of the woods. I kinda shivered a bit, then thought of you and kinda snickered a bit and thought, he better get that auger extention handy! HH

Did it online last Thursday and the new card arrived yesterday (Thursday) HH

We are talking about the Leafs here... since when have they done the right thing when it comes to coaches and the lineup, in the last 48 years! Logic has no place at the ACC! Key people out of the line up should not mean that those still playing should give up. It means that those still in the lineup have to step up and play better. That's not happening. Who in the organization has to take responsibility for the preparedness of the team? How long does this team test the patience of ownership? How long before those out of the line up are back in and will the team still have a chance of making the playoffs? I wouldn't be surprised if Randy is feeling a little tightness around the collar. HH

So, how much longer and how many more losses before management decides to start making significant changes. It's the old story, you can't fire the whole team.... So, bare with me for a moment... Randy was not Nonis's pick for coach, he was Burke's. Burke was let go for not meeting the corporate profile that Rogers/Bell were looking for. I would lump Randy into Burke's camp, before I would place him in the "good corporate citizen" group. So, I have to wonder/ponder Randy's longevity with this team. Have the players begun to shut Randy out? Are there enough of them who turn a deaf ear to his style. They sure as heck have enough money to pay him and another new coach... Just some ponderings on a cold December day! Your thoughts? HH

As with all things with kids, the less you make a big deal out of it, the easier it is on everyone. HH

X100 I thought they played a great entertaining game, it was a plesant surprise. If Kuleman had some hands and a couple of other guys had some finish last night, I think they would have put a real scare into L.A.. Keep skating like they did last night and things will begin to turn around. HH

Funny, but no one has mentioned the fact that in the last three years, CP has spent over a BILLION dollars "upgrading" their equipment at the main sorting stations. Here's real leadership for yah! Your volume of business has been in a steady decline and is expected to continue to do so in the foreseable future. Heck, this must be the perfect time to outspend our revenues both current and preceived. Flippin brilliant I say! Who ever made that decision, should run for a high level political office! RE job losses. Actually, the real number of jobs lost will be less than the numbers being put out as CP has an aging work force and many will be retiring before all the changes come into effect. Who's gonna pay those pensions is an entire topic on it's own. So, combine this news with the news today that Metrolinx wants everyone in the GTA to pay $.05/litre for their gas, with the money going to improve transit in the area and we have yet another grab into our pockets. I'm pretty sure that the $.05/litre is a bait and switch and that they would be resonably happy at $.02/litre, but given that organizations willingness to spent our way out of commuting hell, I can't help but think we are going to watch yet another billion dollars get wasted. Don't get me started on the gas plant fiasco! I think that the good folks in the Oakville area, should be the ones footing the bill for the cancelled gas plants. There, RANT over!LOL HH

LOL Terry! I know a buddy of mine sent his suit back to Mustang to have it re-packed. I believe it was less than half the price of a new suit, but that was some time ago. HH

Back in my college days, I worked for a Pharma Plus Drug store, delivering prescriptions in London. If I wasn't a good winter driver after that job, I wasn't every going to be! (Drove the snot out of that little Chevette!) As I watched the video, a thought kept creeping into my head... man is that ever going to be an insurance nightmare, for them and eventually all of us! HH

Make sure that the foam hasn't moved by going over the entire thing, ensuring there is foam where it is supposed to be. If there is an "extra thick" part anywhere, likely one of the foam pieces moved. I've heard that the foam may lose some of it's bouyancy characteristics over time, but I can't say for sure. HH

Bill, could see that potentially being the case, but I just don't get the same "vibe" against Chara, as I do with Dion. Being ranked as the most over rated player by his peers seems to be more likely, but I can't help but feel that there is more to this then I am hearing. At any rate, Dion gets what is probabaly a well deserved rest. I can't help but feel that tonights game is going to be ugly, for Leaf fans. HH

Assuming that the suit is properly stored before purchase, than I would think nothing to worry about. Be sure to ensure that all the floation in the suit, is in the right place. After time, the floatation in the suit will move, making it far less than ideal. HH

Why does it seem that every team that plays the Leafs, have a hate on for Dion? I have noticed that during scrums after the whistle, opposing players are always yappin at Dion. And it seems to be only Dion that they focus on. Yah, I know he tends to "pick on" opposition teams smaller guys, but the hate seems to be rooted much deeper than that. Am I imagining this or has anyone else noticed this. Just some Wednesday morning pondering is all... HH

Pretty much sums up my feelings on that shop Drew! LOL HH

Sounds like those in the know Cliff, are suggesting to buy outright. The numbers do add up, if you are planning on being in that house for that period of time. I think that's the next big question... HH

That was freakin awesome! So is there a corporation out there that has a heart and is willing to share with it's customers. West Jet has a new fan today! Thanks for posting that! HH

X10! HH

36K minus taxes and other social charges would put roughly $25K in your pocket annually. That's just over $2k/month. Good luck finding a house, carrying all the costs and still eating, where ever you liveon that kind of dough! HH

I can't believe the amount of grease this silly thing has flung out at me in the last three years! Monkeys flinging poo would stop in dis-belief! Any suggestions on what to use to get that bearing grease out of clothes? HH

I would think that you have more than enough things on the go Wayne, to get your hands dirty with! LOL Again, thanks for the kind offer... On a side note, as I was taking the auger off the motor/engine, I managed to ruin yet another jacket by smearing grease all over it! Damn, I have lost count of how many jackets/coats/sweatshirts I have ruined with grease, with that flippin auger! HH

First of all, I would like to thank all who have chimed in here and especially those who offered up to help! Truely one of the best facets of this place are those folks who offer their time to others. A special thanks to Wayne and Brian... thanks so much! I have found a local guy who will do the fix for me. After contacting Ardisam this morning, I was able to find a guy who is 10 minutes from my house... that's saves everyone time, a valuable resource these days! Thanks again everyone! HH

Thanks Wayne, I guess one or more of the bearings are gone, given the amount of grease that's come out of it. I'll see what ardisam has to say on Monday when they re-open. Thanks again, HH

Thanks for your input Mike... HH

Here's a link to their web site... mine is the comfort light SC-1200 jacket. http://www.salusmarine.com/product/prolite.html HH