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Good to hear from you Mike, lots to absorb in your post. First I'm happy you got the mags, not so happy that they'll be reading material during chemo. Nice weekend getaway as well, been a few years since I've been up in the near north for winter lakers, always a good time though. You three are hardcore.... Be well and please keep me/us up to speed on your progress.

Hahahaha, I was thinking exactly the same thing as I stared at those pictures. Very impressive Ben.

I accidentily swallowed a bug once, maybe twice.

I always take them off and throw 'em away, hate the damn things.

Brook Trout !

Could have been funnier if they spammed a sponsor or two. Oh Son!

Thanks for sharing Carole, you're definitely braver than I.

Did you mean "they don't hurt?" No they don't, your colon will love you.... I'll try to remember the "San Miguel" next time I'm looking for a new taste experience.

Haven't had a bad beer from Upper Canada though I prefered them pre Sleeman. My fave would be their Dark Ale, great fireside winter beer, always have a few on hand for Christmas.

LMAO.... Well you are over 50 now so who cares, I believe it's acceptable, I hope. And remember, round is a shape.

Could have been tragic no doubt, but due to your quick thinking (very clever) however the damage will likely be minimal. I'm also glad you weren't overcome by the smoke! I'd say you've earned a Hero beer.

3. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately two teeth every 10 years. Can't be true, 35 year smoker, pack or more a day and all my teeth are intact.

Hi Riley. Thanks for coming on and introducing yourself, a very nice first post too.

Doesn't change my answer.

Hobbyist of sorts Edwin, master of nothing. Never named my brews per say, had a ledger that helped me keep track of the dozen or so varieties I kept in the cold room. What else do I do, LOL, not much really. Only other hobby is tying trout flies on occasion when I can get away from rod work. These have been posted before (as I don't have anything recent)....

Four weeks today for me, a large pack (plus) a day for 35 years. Cold turkey no assitance no subsitutes, just will power and determination! I could offer you some tips but you know what they say, "NOBODY LIKES A QUITTER!"

Beer.

Well that sucks Emil. I'm sure something will come along before long.

I wish Hamilton City council (Ont) thought like you do.

Nice.

Sounds like your typical Mom, spoil the Grandkids, spoil the dog.

Hey my neighbour is out there helping my 15 year old son do our drive and sidewalk after she finished doing her own. Sadly though her own 15 year old son is sleeping while his Mom does all the work..... Oh and how is Zoey liking all this snow Mike?

What I was trying to say is, the dark meat along the lateral line (a sensory organ) fat, bloodline (?), tastes like crap and perhaps is more prominent in the winter (?), remove and discard, especially oilier fish like trout, salmon and whitefish.....

I'd be happy with any one of those fishies.

I left Bell a few years back for better and cheaper service and haven't been dissapointed. Bell however has never stopped harrassing me to return, won't happen! But it would seem they can still affect what I pay. This is the letter I received from my ISP.... Dear Mr. Chris As you may have heard, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has recently approved Bell Canada’s request to introduce Usage Based Billing on wholesale Internet services. The CRTC’s decision directly affects the High-Speed Internet service provided to you by Primus Canada and, unfortunately, the newly associated costs to Primus make the unlimited Internet service you are now enjoying no longer financially viable. This serves as 30 days notice that beginning February 1, 2011 there will be changes to your Internet service provided by Primus. As a result, the following changes will apply commencing your February invoice: Your existing High Speed Internet plan will now have 25GB of monthly usage included For the minority of customers who exceed this amount, additional usage up to 300GB will be charged at $2.00/GB to a maximum of $60.00/month. Usage in excess of 300GB per month will be charged an additional $1.10/GB Additional Usage Plans can be purchased starting at $5/month for an additional 40GB