Kawartha Kev

I can't get your link to work for some reason Fisherman but it could definitely also be Clavariadelphus truncatus here's a link to some more pics Mushroom Pics

It is some type of coral fungus probably from the genus Clavariadelphus. Its tough to judge the size from your photo but the species is probably either ligula or pistillaris. It has also been identified under the genus of Clavaria try a search for either of these names and maybe you will be able to find the one that is closest to the one in your photo. Good luck!!

Interesting I also have a similar old antenna with a rotor and used to get several channels not sure which ones. With the new digital converter you got does it make any difference where you rotate the antenna to or does it not matter now with the digital converter? Just curious as to what to expect next time I go up to the cottage guess I'll have to look at getting a digital converter box also how much was yours if you don't mind me asking?

We used to rent a cottage on Kasshabog back in the 70's and remembered the largemouth bass fishing to be great. I can remember fishing at the top end of the lake where there was a working mine where they used to blow the heck out of the side of the mountain. They never warned us about this when we rented the cottage but found out about it pretty quick we would go and sit in that bay fishing and hoping they would blast away great memories!! Not sure if they still mine in the area haven't been back since. Kawartha Kev

Some funny movies out there on peoples lists Any of the Monty Python movies especially Holy Grail and Now for something Completely Differant Any of the Austin Power Movies Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke and Still Smokin to a lesser extent

As I said before I have 2 family doctors that work out of the one office and when one is off the other covers the other guys patients not sure what happened for both to be off at the same time which is why I had to go to the Walk in Clinic I figured it would be faster than the emerg at a hospital. Things are feeling a little better but still not proper I am trying to get to see a friends of mine chiropractor who fixed him up when all the other doctors gave him no chance to walk again without surgery so we'll see what comes of that for now its the rest and exercises the physiotherapist gave me and more massage and physio on Mon. when I have to call my employer to let them know what is going on. Thanks Kawartha Kev

I know WSIB can be a pain in the ass, problem is my pain is in the back!!! My worst pain is getting up from sitting for any length of time and going up and down stairs I know work wants me back on modified duties right away but as I mentioned my family doctor is away until July 12 and he was the one who sent in the initial return to work forms. At the time he didn't know how bad it was or how I would respond so he just recommended meds and no work for 1 to 2 weeks and modified work duties after. My employer came back with come back to work a couple days later on modified duties immediately and when I went to show this to my doctor is when I found out he was gone from the office until July 12 just my luck.That's when it was off to the walk in clinic where the doctor examined me poked and prodded my back, made me walk and did balance tests and bending tests didn't do the rolling from the toes to heels you mentioned or turning of the feet I have had flat feet all my life and have had trouble with my feet off and on for years. Thanks for the response Chessy. Kawartha Kev

I tried to get a hold of my WSIB case manager but couldn't get directly in touch with her had to leave a message and never heard back from them only thing that I could find out about my claim was that the decision was still pending some medical info or something and like I said my doctors are away until July 12th and the one at the walk in clinic concluded it wasn't likely a nerve or disc problem from the exam she did on me most likely muscle strain so no Xrays were called for and then comes the holiday and weekend so more delays I am trying to get to see a good chiropractor my friend dealt with but don't know when that will be meanwhile the bills continue to pile up and I don't feel up to doing even the light duties being offered so I wait maybe not until my doctors come back but who knows how long it may be to get in with him as I am sure there will be lots of other patients backed up all I could do was call the office and leave a message as no receptionist or nurse are working it seems either while the doctors are away just a message saying go to a walk in clinic or emergency. So the frustration continues to build!!! Kawartha Kev

Well my back was not getting any better so it was back to the doctor but that didn't help as both my regular doctor's have gone on vacation until July 12 so it was off to the local walk in clinic. Not much better there having to sit around for an hour or more to get to see a doctor and be told pretty much what I already knew and was told to go to a massage and physio therapist so off to another doctor and another hour plus wait to get into to see the therapist. Another 10 to 15 minutes telling her what happened and assessment to tell me the same thing the other doctors told she then used a machine on me for about 15min.s of massage and then about 10 to 15 mins. of ultrasound followed up with a hot compress for 15 mins. I still don't feel like it has done anything to help going back for more of the same tomorrow and I think she wants to start some exercises. Of course the billing is gonna be fun as I don't have my claim papers yet my employer submitted to WSIB so I don't know if everything is approved or not and how much coverage I have from my work insurance and to top it off my insurance does not pay up front so I have to pay and get reimbersed later so who knows when that may be with the postal strike just being over and finally my employer offers me modified duties which at the moment I really don't feel up to doing but if I don't do them then it may be that WSIB won't cover my claim. Sorry for the rant but it sucks being injured and having to jump through hoops to try and get better you'd think the priority should be on getting better and not having to worry about all these other issues. OK I'm done with my rant thanks for listening. Kawartha Kev

Yes Pikeslayer it has been reported to my employer and they have been told by my doctor about the 1to2 week time off and then modified duties not sure what they will be as my regular duties are of a labourer so it will probably be some kind of office work or something which won't help much as it hurts and stiffens up if I stay seated for too long. Kawartha Kev

Thanks for all the replies everyone as some of you suggested go to a doctor I have done this and so far all he did was prescribe the drugs. I have tried the heat and cold without much success although the hot shower seems to help for a while. Right now the pain is so bad I wouldn't want to try much in the way of exercise or stretches as I can feel it as soon as I try to do too much will see what happens in another day or so then it will be back to the doctor to see what else can be done. Thanks Kawartha Kev

I was thinking possibly a pinched nerve or something like that I already have tried several nerve pain killers for my troubles with my feet over the last year or so with no luck with them helping my feet. Have not tried the oxycontin or other big pain drugs don't want to get hooked on them this is a differant kind of pain from my foot pain which did have stiffness but they are extremely sensitive to touch and have tingling. This back pain is far worse not gonna be fun I expect. Thanks Kawarta Kev

Hurt my back last week at work lifting a heavy roll door any doctors here with any ideas to relieve the pain. Its my lower back that really hurts and is very stiff. I've been to the doctor who prescribed some muscle relaxants and some anti-inflamatories and suggested 1 to 2 weeks of no work and then modified duties after that so far its been almost a week with little change could use some suggestions if you have been through this pain of a bad back. Thanks Kawartha Kev

There's Oneida power in North York another Stihl dealer probably the same price.

Have you tried Alpine they are in Scarborough .

Here's a story with a pic of the shark on shore Shark story and pic

Tried 2 Canadian Tire stores in Scarb. and East York both sold out of the Suffix anybody know of a store with a good stock don't want to bother with another trip for nothing!!

Has anyone been down to the show yet this year is it worth the $19 or can you do it for the $5 after 5:00pm special?

Absolutely unbelievable. I just heard that a volcano has erupted in Japan also when will it end.

Here's another funny site if you don't mind reading Funny Farts!! Enjoy the laughs!!

I was also at the show and thought I recognized a couple guys walking around including Lew and if I was not mistaken Brandon and saw a few of the OFC hats on people that I didn't recognize. As far as the show goes it was just ok nothing special and I did not find anything I really needed food and drinks are very expensive bring your own if you can.

Had a long eared smash into our bedroom window a couple weeks ago being chased by 3 crows. He fell into the window planter box and appeared stunned for a bit. He sat up and looked around to see what had happened and where the crows were. The crows took turns dive bombing him for about 20 minutes then got tired of the game and finally left at which point the owl took flight to the nearest bunch of cedar trees no worse for wear. Also remember having a snowy owl in our yard as a kid great birds!! Kawartha Kev

Never mind Irish I thought it looked too good to be true found this link confirming its fake my bad!!! Kawartha Kev

Hey Irish I have enjoyed watching your movies of flight over Ontario and thought you might enjoy this video bet you've never had a landing like this one. I know its not a float plane but absolutely amazing hope you enjoy it keep the videos coming!! Kawartha Kev

She offered her honor He honored her offer And all night long He was on and off her!! LOL!!