Spiel

....Well I finally broke down and got my kids a puppy. Yep that's correct and it's also why I'm up so dang early. I'm hoping she'll be a willing fishing partner, seems she already knows what time of day to get up for fishing....lol I came across this little girl from a fellow at work who got her at 8 weeks old and kept her for 5 weeks before deciding she had to go. Well he said if I wanted to have a look at her she could be mine for free, barring my not taking her she was likely on her way to the S.P.C.A. So I went and had a look last Sunday and was instantly taken in by her puppy charms so home she came. Overall she's a pretty good little girl, a little on the submissive side but I'm working on that. She is also seemingly intelligent and appears to be a quick learner, I hope. According to the papers he gave me the mother was a Sheltie and the father a Border Collie though I'm uncertain since at 3 1/2 months she's already 20lbs. I guess time will tell. We settled on the name Brook, yes of course I was thinking trout....lol

....I'm certain I've seen that one many times in the boat trader? I wouldn't touch it if Gerritt was paying for all the renos.

....If you're referring to the one down by me Gerritt, it is no longer.

....I'd be there if I could Tony, unfortunately the day you've scheduled is a work day for me.

....Still much to be done. Apparently mine included....

....While chinooks may be done or near done the fishing for trout (rainbows/browns) will be picking up and available all right through till late next spring. Also depending on location you may encounter cohos.

....LOL, yep that's a keeper all right. Great shot.

....Impressive....

....That's a solid fish for the Kawarthas Terry, well done.

....Beauty, clearly it's time to dust of me floatrod!

....That's fantastic Mark, your going to love being a dad. The three of you make a nice family.

....Sweet fish Brian. That elusive six lb mark has still eluded me. Plenty of fives but no cigar as they say.

....Welcome.

....Lord knows we need this.... Long Range Forecast

....Well it ain't purdy but wow, it is big!

....Well I had a good day Garry, thanks. It certainly was not as fun as yours as I spent the day in the kitchen preparing a feast. The reward for all my hard work was watching everyone pig out. Now all I need is to get out and enjoy a good day of fall fishing.

....Yep, that's a "HOG!".

....LOL, now that's funny. I think I did something just as "odd" the first time I had a musky follow. Great report guys. Nothing like the rewards of "good karma".

....What a terrible tragedy. My sincerest condolences.

Rest in peace Richard (Bud) Harrington.

....Yep, Georgian Bay would be the place.

....Spectacular! You have every right to gloat as that's certainly a trophy musky in anyones book. I got to say though you look very familiar, have we met?

....Fantastic read (parts 1&2), it's as if I was there cept I don't feel married. Oh well. Congratulations on the nuptials to both of you.

Grand River calls for cuts to water use October 01, 2007 The Hamilton Spectator (Oct 1, 2007) The Grand River Low Water Response Team, which includes municipalities, businesses and Six Nations, is asking users throughout the watershed to voluntarily cut their consumption by 20 per cent. The persistent hot, dry weather has left low flows in many of the rivers and streams in the Grand River system. Last week, members of the response team declared the watershed to be in a Level 2 condition. A report showed that rainfall throughout most of the watershed has been half of normal during the past three months. Water stored in the Grand River Conservation Authority's major reservoirs has also fallen below normal levels for this time of year. If dry conditions continue, the GRCA may reduce the amount of water it releases from the reservoirs on a daily basis by about 15 per cent. During a Level 2, the Ministry of the Environment sends letters to everyone permitted to take more than 50,000 litres of water a day out of a river, stream, pond, or well and asks them to voluntarily cut use.

....I've learned that when it comes to generosity Wayne seems to know no bounds!