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I was on a job at a new gold mine north of White River for 9 days. It's nice to be back & read all your posts. We didn't have cell service at the job site, but wifi was available back at the motel. If you're in the area the Continental motel is a very nice place to stay. Their dining room serves excellent food. I left Fonthill last Sunday, drove to Sudbury, picked up a 30 ton boom truck from a crane rental company, departed Sudbury Monday morning heading to White River. I drove through heavy rain till the Soo (+9 C), the further north I travelled the temps started to drop, then it turned to freezing rain, wet snow, then snow. The worst conditions I have driven in 20 years. I worked 12 hour shifts for 8 days straight. This mine is so far back in the bush, even the bears didn't know we were there! LOL! Amazing -the drillers/blasters found gold 10' below the surface! This past Sunday I drove from White River to Sudbury (8 hours), then Sudbury to Fonthill. I drove past many lodges/cabins along the way. Looks like an awesome area to investigate fishing opportunities. I'm definitely going to return in the summer to give it a try. On my way home I stopped at CTC to purchase new Christmas lights. Today I'm hanging lights! Then wifey & I are putting up the tree. WooHoo! Merry Christmas to all OFCers!