danc Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 After spending most of the past year working in either a stinky sweatbox of a pulp mill in Terrace Bay, with the occasional stint in Red Lake working at Goldcorps world class, but dirty and dusty gold mines, my boss informed me today where my next job will be. I was expecting the worst. I was elated when he told me that I'd be spending a couple of months at the new, world class Dorion fish hatchery. The facility is about 10 years old. It is home to a massive Nipigon strain Brook Trout rearing grounds that is used to stock Brook Trout across the province. I'm not sure just what else they raise in there, but I'm about to find out. How cool is that? Needless to say, I haven't stepped foot in the place yet, but when I do, and if I'm allowed, I plan on taking plenty of photos to show you guys just what goes on in there, and where your hard earned tax dollars go. I almost feel like I've won some sort of lottery here. To be working amongst Nipigon strain Brookies sounds just fine to me. Cant wait to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Very cool posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good for you Looking forward to the pics and your fist hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Dan, I want a tour the next time I'm up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I went on a tour of the hatchery on one of my trips through the area. It was pretty cool. If I remember correctly they also had a ton of lakers in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I went on a tour of the hatchery on one of my trips through the area. It was pretty cool. If I remember correctly they also had a ton of lakers in there. I went on a tour of the old hatchery as a kid Dave. Research told me that it was built in 1930. I've driven past the road into the new facility hundreds of times since it was built and always wanted to go in for a peek. I'll be getting more than a peek at it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Nice Dan !!! This should be a real treat for you. Congrats Bud ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 That's awesome! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Are you hiring an assistant ? Sound right up your alley. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 very cool job placement ... looking forward to learning more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Great stuff Dan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Are you hiring an assistant ? Sound right up your alley. Congrats. I was thinking the same thing. Showing up the first day with a fly rod, fillet knife and some oil would likely be frowned apon however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 sounds like a cool place to spend some time, you're lucky I'm definitely not pumped at all about my current job (Hahaha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good to hear Dan no more "batwings" from the heat. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 awesome....with luck like that it wouldnt surprise me if it comes with double salary..Congrates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vance Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 So you will have to organize an OFC tour or tours, I have been to the one at ringwood where we clipped fingerlings and I would love to see this one.. vance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Very cool Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I thought maybe you were selected to design and install JJ,s cooling ducts.LOL Nice sweet gig bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 and I am stuck in an office in front of a monitor ... oh wow at least I got OFC posts to get my fix ... good for you Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 That's great! If you have the OK to take pics and talk about the installation that would be super! When are you starting your posting there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 WTG Dan,looks like a great change and great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 That's great! If you have the OK to take pics and talk about the installation that would be super! When are you starting your posting there? I'm not sure just yet Roy. There's equipment to order and fittings to make. I'm guessing within a month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 How will you ever get any work done with that kind of distraction around? Dan in a speckie factory... sounds like sensory overload for you dood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 How will you ever get any work done with that kind of distraction around? Dan in a speckie factory... sounds like sensory overload for you dood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Wow, great stuff Dan. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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