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Jeez, we get blasted by the wind from fields on 3 sides and still only use what you have stacked at the end of the sea cans all winter. I could care less how much propane costs, if I used that much wood I wouldn't mind spending the money to heat with propane. How or why do you use so much wood? Last year I spent $80 on hardwood 3x3's to heat all winter and had a 3' square pile left. This year, all free trees from Kijiji and I was even paid to remove some. Those 3x3's are awesome as they're dry, clean, and stack nice and tidy while producing extremely little ash.

After a dozen or so weekend long trips (2,000 kms or so) up north in groups up to 20 machines on top of the 6,000+ kms+ I have logged between London and Toronto in groups over 100 machines on big poker runs, I have yet to see a single case where someone was pulled over and handed a ticket for the sole reason of having a passenger on their single rider ATV's. Sure, a few warnings, but never a ticket for anyone I have rode with despite guys riding with passengers "asking for it". Basically, the two up law is irrelevant for most. Buy the machine you want and ride.

As with vehicle tires, the max rated PSI on the trailer tire sidewall has absolutely nothing to do with what pressure you should be running and each vehicle/trailer manufacturer will have specific PSI to run in the tires for optimal ride and tire life. Too high, you'll have a rough ride, decreased traction and cut tire life in half by wearing the middle very quickly. Too low, you'll increase wear of the outer edges and wear the entire tread quicker because the low PSI generates more heat which speeds up wear and increases the odds of a blowout. Run whatever PSI the manufacturers recommends, definitely not 10 PSI over the maximum rating. That said, radial all the way. Bias ply are going the way of the dodo....

Actually, many people put the stuff in their tires to prevent flats from happening in the first place. I think it's good for 2 years in the tire...

What is your reasoning for requiring a factory two up machine? You're severely limiting your options by going this route and there are two up rear box options that'll attach to any machine to make the ride more comfortable for the passenger. Honestly, you don't see many two up machines on the trails and those who do have them don't hold onto them for very long as the longer wheelbase means more bottoming out and the stiffer suspension means you need to add weight when riding solo for a decent ride.

We have a quality wood insert (Pacific Energy) in the house we bought two years ago and we are loving it as it's super easy to control and is very efficient. Three wheel barrow loads of split wood last about 10-14 days so it's not too time consuming loading up the basement with wood every couple weeks or so and with it's large firebox I am using larger than normal pieces of wood for longer burn times. I do not bother with kindling and just load the stove with some newspaper in the right spots and the fire is burning in no time. I use a Fiskars 8lb maul so splitting is effortless and the wood carrying bag practically eliminates the mess inside. I could see someone older wanting to switch to propane, but being younger and having such a great insert I can't see myself getting rid of it any time soon. I'm not a fan of propane prices fluctuating so much between the seasons (nearly $.20/l between summer and winter) so my goal is to use as little propane as possible. I think our 2 year old high efficiency propane furnace has been on 3 times int he last year?

Thanks for solving a mystery of mine from last winter. I saw one of these dead on the road and pulled over to see what it was. It was definitely much smaller than a ferret and the white fur looked pretty cool. I grabbed it by the tail and tossed it over to the shoulder and what a mistake that was. The resulting stench on my hand was this strong and overpowering musky smell that stunk up the car, which I assume is their normal smell. This was a scent gland stink, not rotting stench. Very cool and cute little critters.

Try some TireJect It's the same idea as Slime, but is so much better and advanced that it makes Slime seem like an old obsolete product from 50 years ago. Less product is used, seals bigger holes, much easier cleanup, and just better in every way. Works awesome for sealing beads that just won't seal. A few buddies have been using it in their truck and ATV tires and the stuff is unbelievable. No issue running a tire with a slow leak as long as you keep an eye on the pressure and there is no heavy cracking, bulging, etc.

I've never heard of spraying the inside so I Googled it and the first result is from a forum where someone posted this in 2014. The wording is the exact same as on Clam's website, but now they've changed from Loctite to Plastidip. I'm not questioning the OP's abilities, but the spray pattern makes it appear like the can was held too close and/or too much was applied in one coat? With the solvents in the spray that would leech through the fabric you would likely need to apply a few very light coats to build up the coating and prevent the solvents from bleeding through. Personally, I think it's a very bad idea for Clam to recommend using something that's apparently very easy to screw up. I've had one issue with their tarp and they sent me an entire new hut. It's worth a shot? At least people will be able to ID you easier while out on the ice? From Clam's FAQ sectionQ: There are cracks on the inside finish of the fabric of my shelter. Is this normal? Can anything be done to fix this? A: It is normal for some of the dark colored coating to come off the inside of the tent. Over time, as you set up and take down the shelter, the dark coating can begin to flake off, especially along the folds in the fabric when the shelter is collapsed. This does not affect the function of the fabric. If you feel that too much light is now entering your shelter in the places where some of the coating has come off, you may wish to apply a new layer of rubberized coating. A product you may use for this is Loctite Color Guard (black), available in liquid

BBQ pizza is our favorite and takes only a few minutes. Oil grill Cook dough for 2 minutes Flip Quickly add sauce, cheese, toppings Close lid and cook 2-3 minutes Done

I second that Mister G. Some people seem obsessed over post counts on various forums and some even have this idea that a higher post count somehow makes them more important or that their opinion is the only one that matters. Then, as you mentioned, we have those who make senseless single word posts simply to drive up their post count. I like seeing when someone joined the forum, but post count is completely irrelevant. Personally, I couldn't tell you if my post count changed if my life depended on it.

A guy at work buys, programs and resells plenty of boxes. What many people don't realize is the boxes are just a dedicated platform for streaming TV or playing games when you can just use your laptop, PS4, etc to do the same thing. A family member is with Rogers and he claims they're putting plenty of time and money into having these boxes wiped out, much like the satellites back in the day that used the programmed cards. Enjoy them while they last because the boxes are costing the cable companies tons of money and they're doing their best to shut em down.

Braking harder or regularly engaging the ABS will do nothing to prevent calipers from seizing as there is such a minuscule amount of movement within the caliper in the first place. Hard braking does not create more movement within the caliper to "free thing's up". Some vehicles just have poorly designed calipers which require more attention than others. Cleaning and lubing the calipers every year or two can go a long way with preventing seizing along with extending the life of your pads and rotors.

$1 million isn't squat these days unless you're nearing retirement or already there. By the time you buy your new house, cottage, vehicles and boat there'd be nothing left and you'd have to keep working to be able to afford the taxes, insurance and upkeep. Also, there wouldn't be 60 x $1,000,000 prizes as there'd be far less people buying the tickets as winning $1 mill is far less appealing than the chance of winning $50-60 million.

So you replaced the entire flood light along with the switch and the breaker/fuse is on, but the light still doesn't work? I'd start by using a circuit tester or voltmeter to see if you're getting power to the switch and if so, test to see if it's making it to the light or not. I'm going to guess rodents damaging the wiring as the light worked for so many years and suddenly there is apparently no power going to the light.

After you've first claimed the money, right? I know an older guy, lets call him "Fred", who won $1 million and quit his job within minutes of finding out he won. The next day Fred went to claim the money and was denied as there was a lawsuit filed against him by a family member who claimed that Fred told them he would give them money if he ever won the lotto. It took 8 or 9 months for everything to get sorted out and he finally received his money. Fred's employer refused to rehire him so he was forced to work a near minimum wage job until he received his money and could finally retire. Do NOT tell anyone you will give them money if you ever win as you'll be forced to pay up if they can prove you said this. Do NOT tell anyone you have won until your check clears.

Wahoo, what a great tasting mild fish. We have a cheap ($2/lb) source for battered/frozen Wahoo and the stuff is delicious.

Around here the only wood arborists will give away is pine and the knotty wood that's too much work to split. Most already have a source that buys the wood or they stockpile it and split firewood during slow times to sell themselves. Personally, I just hit Kijiji for firewood as it's free and already cut into manageable sizes. I've used my new Fiskars 8lb splitting maul a couple times now and it makes life so much easier. My traditional style maul is a joke compared to this thing.

Plenty of good grouse hunting to be had here in Southern Ontario and I have had multiple days with 6-8 grouse taking flight. To locate prime areas I find it easiest to head out after a fresh snowfall and look for tracks to determine where the birds hang out. They'll be in the same areas year after year so once you find a good spot you'll be able to hit the same spots every year. The good thing about finding a good area for grouse is it's usually a good spot for cottontail too. I also spend quite a bit of time hunting deer in the same spots...

Not sure what trailer, but a mini van could reliably haul 4 guys, gear and a couple hundred dekes. As for using his truck for commercial purposes, there's a reason 99% of contractors doing the work he does will choose a 3/4 or 1 ton. An empty 6x10 dump is around 2500 lbs and likely around towing capacity full of green wood and IIRC the lightest skidder is around 2500 lbs, which is practically a useless kids toy and I can't see him using this for logs. Goign cheap will catch up with him sooner or later.

V6 in a pickup is for those who buy a truck and don't use it like a truck...aka a grocery getter. If you need a truck, and it sounds like you do, buy one with an engine that'll do what you need it to do.

That's brutal, all because some twit decided it would be a good idea to cross the line on what's apparently a blind curve. It's a good idea to be in the "driver side" tire track of the lane most times, but when it comes to blind hills and curves I always shift to the shoulder side of the lane just in case someone isn't holding their lane. Shortly after the initial crash, another northbound motorcyclist collided with a car that had stopped at the scene and another northbound motorcyclist went off the roadway and into the ditch on Sunday August 20th. What that says to me is these other two guys who wiped out were not driving according to conditions. Limited visibility = slow down.

Just like when I am in my truck or operating heavy equipment, avoiding over reacting prevents the majority of accidents. Anyone who gets hit in the face by a bug or even small stone and over reacts enough to even come close to dropping their bike shouldn't have been on the bike in the first place. Large bugs sting and stones cause welts, but the rider must suck it up and carry on. Many guys wipe out because they over react. I wear a full face helmet for protection from weather, debris, and bugs. I've been hit by bugs, stones, cigarette butts, and even pieces of blown tire along with being cut off a few times by vehicles and a deer. Keep calm, do not over react, and look where you want to go. Alcohol, drugs, bad drivers, and "scatter brain" people do not mix well with bikes.

Nothing to be scared of really. If you can ride a bicycle, you can ride a motorcycle. On my daily commute I am riding with no hands on the bars for a good 5-10 kms, just using body english to navigate slight bends in the road and to counter wind. If you're a bad driver in a car/truck or have poor situational awareness you should likely stick to 4 wheels. Most people who wipe out on bikes fall into this category. Observe other vehicles and learn to anticipate what their next move will be, drive according to conditions, maintain your bike properly and you won't wipe out. Defensive driving is key. Start small (250-500cc) as the smaller bikes are typically lighter and much easier to learn on. You can get your M1 and be riding the same day. I suggest spending the $40 or whatever it is to get your M1 and buy a cheap little bike just to see if you like it. You'll be out very little money to see if riding is really for you or not. Give it a good 500-1000 kms before deciding to give yourself a chance to relax and enjoy the ride as everyone is a bit nervous while learning. Expect to pay around $40/month for insurance on a 250cc and it goes up significantly with engine size. Insurance companies I contacted stated they base their rates strictly on engine size and the make/model/year of bike is irrelevant. Best prices I found on a 600cc was $60-70, 800cc was around $90, and 1000cc was $130/month.

This! Many people who dislike bass have dragged the fish around on a stringer for hours in 30 degree weather until it was dead and changing color before filleting it. All of my fish get bled and tossed on ice ASAP whenever possible and result is definitely worth having a cooler/ice on board.