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nope, this gets me fired up for the soft water season ! just hate flinging huge wet streamers lol

exactly and why some are turning away from the NHL. Look, we all love a rough game but if the best hockey is played without fighting, then maybe the brain trusts in NY would get a clue...

While lacrosse is a pretty rough sport, players can only go as fast as their feet allow. skates allow players to hit others like runaway freight trains. big difference and less control. regardless, the majority of parents chose this route and I wouldn't be surpassed to see other leagues follow suit. I would bet that if GTHL teams don't travel as much because of the checking issue, then other leagues will have to scramble to find other teams to fill the void. It's only a matter of time imo. there will always be checking in the game, that's a given. but let young kids develop their stick and skating skills so they can then learn how to throw elbows like Gordie Howe

yup, NHL shoulda decreed that ALL new arenas be Olympic size, but alas...GB didn't do that...

The way I see it is this. I used to LOVE watching hockey. Loved it but could never afford to play it as a kid, working parents etc,no money. Then the game changed and I dropped out. Pace was too slow (yeah reffing and neutral trap stuff, dump the puck and chase ad nauseum) but the constant checking and inevitable fights wore me down since I loved end to end play without whistles. I probably represent the casual viewer the NHL wants to turn around and bring back to the fold as a hardcore fan. As long as puck handling and open ice skills are secondary, and they are imo, then the game is lost to me, except for Olympic years.

so the guy got off by returning the boat ? that's so wrong imo. dude should be locked up and sent to correctional. he'll do it again guaranteed, he'll just know not to say he stole it...smh

Not a huge hockey fan anymore but imo, this is a good first step to once again producing superior hockey talent in this country. Players need to develop open ice skills vs digging for pucks along the boards (where most hits and concussions occur I'm guessing) and getting hammered. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/gthl-bans-body-checking-at-a-level-starting-next-season/article23351154/

Wow, that's amazing news and HTHM's link is probably spot on. Hope the thief is given some serious consideration, and I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't their first heist. I also hope in the future, we can think a bit before jumping to conclusions about stolen equipment.

loll, if I was drinking it would have ended up all over the keyboard !

yup, too close to the open lead for my taste, current or not current.

No kids myself but I'm in the 'let her be' camp. It's a mixed blessing from what I've observed (nieces, nephews, god kids etc), but kids are growing up faster today and in general, are more articulate than when I was a kid roaming my small Ontario town at 4 years old. She may not stay vegetarian or she may, no harm if she does as long as she's making sure she's got her nutrition bases covered. I believe kids who can make this type of decision at that age bodes well for their future imo. Often times it's the ones who go against the grain who stand head and shoulders above the rest. Nurture this Mike and I'll bet you'll be rewarded in ways you never imagined. fwiw, I'd be tempted to have her tested, she may be gifted.

Funny you mention Li Ion batteries. While in SC, stopped by booth of a manufacturer of Li Ion batteries and they were fairly spend but will need to look at specs to see if they're the Holy Grail. Think Total sells them up here. Back on topic, has power come back for those affected ?

thanks Lew. I've seen some Generacs and always wondered about security. My acreage is pretty safe and far enough away from town to discourage people. Also there are enough decent neighbours around with eagle eyes. Basically I'm looking at options between bringing in the grid, solar or a Generac. or a combo of solar and Generac

quick question for you Lew (and anyone with a Generac). Obviously it would depend on size but I'm curious if they're safe from being most five finger discounters. Will they need lots of manpower to haul away ? Just looking down the road and exploring options. tia

friend in Beaverton is doing fine thanks to Generac 3 hours so far

Visited a Cabelas in South Carolina this morning and while it wasn't a monster store (Michigan and Pennsylvania have those), it was noticeably larger than the Barrie store. Seemed to have same depth but wider. Fishing and hunting depts were WAY bigger. Everything else looked the same. The Cave had some decent stuff, more than the Barrie location at least.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/kelly-bassmaster-classic---a-nostalgic-grandeur-of-a-fishing-event/article23147560/

I'd like to see a breakdown of power pros vs slow pros. Was rooting for Takahiro or Ike.

that colour and cut look great !!!

do you want fishing right at the campground ? if not, I like Mew Lake. too close to the highway for many but it doesn't bother me and there are a plethora of hiking trails nearby. bike to walk to Lake of Two Rivers for ice cream, burgers etc... I would avoid rock as the ratio of quiet campers to noisy campers is not good.

very nice build, should do service for many years ! you're motivating me to get one built as well curious about the tow bar. The komatiks I've seen and are familiar with, have a lower attachment point (I think usually right between the runners just below the top edge. These would Innu komatiks in Labrador. They also canted them ever so slightly as well. could be a regional terrain thing ?

lolol I shouldn't laugh cuz apparently the weather is brutal down there. I heard the lake is manmade (flooded valley) so probably no shoals to worry about

hope the motor is still for sale if you pull the trigger. I've seen enough people burned when they posted links asking for advice

makes one wish they had the spare change for an iPhone, use Find my Phone and get LEO on their asses. hope you have good luck in the property recovery efforts

I wouldn't worry about compressing it for the day but like Chris says, don't store it packed tight. Down needs room to breathe during storage afaik. My down sleeping bags are stored in oversized cotton stuff sacks. Parkas on hangers. Having said this, I do have a MEC down parka that I keep in my car for emergencies, in a stuff sack. Never had a problem fluffing it back to life a minute or two after pulling it out.