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Saw an ad last night for the Samsung Watch...I didn't think it would be worthwhile, but it looks pretty sweet! If this was 5yrs ago, Apple would've released this way ahead of the competition....

I have an iPhone 5 for work and Galaxy S3 as a personal cell. What I can say is that the screen size alone makes the Samsung a better choice. Also, the new iOS 7 update pretty much just added features that Android already had now for a few years. For a long time, no one could touch iPhone, now, they're playing catch up. If you have Apple stock, sell it now! Have you seen the Microsoft Surface versus iPad commercial?

Well, the cops didn't seem to think so....plus sounds like the guy had just about run him over just before that....Hmmm.... 1 post.... I wonder...could you be... "Red Lincoln Guy"???? Masking it by saying they were both jerks??? And the plot thickens.

So a couple comments on my take of the situation: - It's hard to comment when none of us were there and heard the actual exchange, although I agree that getting physical is probably not the answer - In my experience (and this is coming from mostly playing hockey), laying a beat-down on an idiot like that is unlikely to make him change his ways, although logic would suggest it should This is just one example of regular occurences at boat launches, gas station lineups, parking lots, highway's, kid's hockey/soccer/football games, etc. etc. etc....almost anywhere people congregate, there are idiots and it seems they are multiplying like rabbits. It is guerilla warfare from within as there is no way to decipher idiots by wealth, race, religion, age or sex. Unfortunately, being an idiot is not illegal, and when they do something that is, they're rarely caught; if they're caught, the repurcussions are often inconsequential. It's only going to get worse and I definately don't have the answer to the problem (that's feasible). I am worried what the world will look like for my kids as they become adults and my future grandchildren. All you can really do is determine how you are going to deal with idiots and then try to implement that into your daily life. I guess a couple comments turned in to a bit of a rant....

Does no one remember Jurrasic Park II?? The Megasaurus eats the sat phone and they find it in the poo??? Meaning its totally plauible...

Definately not as funny as the first couple, but still it's humorous. They need to do one where Hank goes incognito into a 'rival' fly shop to try and get info on what's working.

I see news vans in the background, so wherever it is, it's not a daily occurance unless they update the fishing reports daily via the evening news.

I usually wear a medium to light weight wool sock, usually Merino because it will wick moisture well and has natural antibacterial qualities. I do have Patagonia waders with the merino-lined neoprene bootie, wondering if I could go sockless in those. I would definately wet-wade if I was out during the day, but if you're staying past sundown, it gets cool pretty quick these days.

I've got the same mower and also need a service. Anyone know what a full service with blade sharpen goes for?

I grew up random camping there, my dad grew up random camping and going to scout camps in that region and we really hesitate to go there anymore unless it's midweek for a couple days in September. However, I have to disagree with you, random camping has not ruined this place, people have. People who are uneducated in how to use and leave campspots for the next person, and/or show blatant disregard for the sustainability of the area. This means that: - No, I don't find the teepee you made by cutting down live/green lodgepole pines as awesome as you do - Nor do I appreciate the broken table nailed to a tree to hold it up - I am not impressed by the face you skinned off of a black bear and nailed it to a tree - I'm all for being friendly, but really there's not room between the 50ft apart me and my brother are fishing for you....plus you're sketchy friends hanging out in the bush behind us are pretty creepy, nice mullet though - Whoa, yeah, that is a big cuttie you just bonked, buuut pretty sure it's catch and release here on the Liv. - Where am I headed? We're going to do some fishing at one of our favorite spots (dude's truck pulls a U-turn and follows) - I don't really enjoy the rocks you're throwing at me, or in the river as I'm fishing because you think you're camping spot includes you're own strech of the river for that weekend - I understand you don't want to venture too far into the woods, but that's no excuse to take shits beside every tree in a 15ft radius from your campsite - Etc, etc, etc The above experiences are all examples of human beings who either don't care, don't respect or have not taken the time or been told how to random camp responsibly. As I said, I random camp, I can count on two hands the number of times I've stayed in an actual campground, I know that when I go out, I do so responsibly and respectfully. Please do not lump me in with these idiots. Unfortuntely, these people will wreck it for everyone and likely the ultimate answer is to get rid of random camping altogether. I would be in favor of a permit draw system to limit the number of people in the area at any given time and I would also be in favor of restricting the number of offroad vehicles in the area at any given time (honestly, I would prefer a total ban, but that's probably never going to happen) It truely saddens me that my family no longer enjoys going back to a place that is so beautiful and I have so many childhood memories of, we went to get away from people and could, for the most part. I would like to take my grandchildren there someday, but right now, I don't even want to take my kids there.

What the hell guys? Simma down na. I know RB and he knows of a couple guys who almost died wading on the Highwood this summer, I'll let him tell the story if he wants. Anyway, Jayhad is right that you won't sink with full waders, but wrong when he says it's no harder to swim. Water is no more dense in your waders than out, but if your waders are full, essentially they are now part of your body mass and volume and to move/swim in the water is much more laborious. Just like when Jayhad filled his boat with water going over the Harvey passage, it didn't sink, but I bet it was a hell of a lot harder to row, by the way, what PFD were you wearing Jayhad? And forget water, is it harder to swim with *hit in your waders? Grinr, do you have a separate PFD for the frickin handgun you carry with you? Hope you don't tuck it inside your waders, people might get the wrong idea

That's kind of my point Don, the Oilsands has changed drastically in the past 50 years...but a lot of people keep painting it with the same brush. How do you expect to every find the real truth in anything you hear? If an investment company separates people from their money and their clients are not seeing returns, then that firm goes under pretty quick, so I don't think that it can be slanted that bad. Do you trust the Pembina institute over CAPP? How do you know what to believe? I think you should get well versed in all aspects and find out where the numbers are most consistent.

Don, only extremist environmental groups are still calling them tar sands. Maybe industry spin, but Oilsands seems to be adopted by most of the media, gov't and general public. Anyway, my company has a report issued by MacQuarie Equities Research called the "In-situ"-ation report. I don't think I can distriubute it to you guys because it's property of the company. Anyway, although they may have a vested interest in promoting investment in Oilsands development, they also supposed to be responsible to their clients, meaning the data they report should be somewhat unbiased. I'd suggest you buy a copy (it's a 61 page report) and give it a good read, if anything it should be educational because there is a lot of explanation in there. I haven't had time to read the entire thing, but it seems like you have enough time on your hands to give it a thorough read.

Don, you have to specify what kind of extraction method is being used. Are you talking thermal, mining or what? Are you comparing apples to apples? What year was the break even poing for oilsands $80? Back in the 70s? Capital costs in 2006-2007 were at a high during the boom, since then, prices have dropped, efficiencies have increased due to advances in technology, particularily with SAGD development. The break-even point for SAGD is currently $55-$61 for SAGD from what I've seen. If you want to stir up the pot, then fine, but please at least reference your sources. Obviously don't believe a word CAPP says, so who do you believe? where do you get your numbers from in the first place? You're right, pavement is closer than water, but water is the only way to get it to the Asian and Indian markets, and those are the guys who are actively investing in oilsands development right now. Today, Sinopec annnounced a 240,000 barrel per day refinery in Northern China, gotta get that resource over there somehow, and of course it's going to come at a cost, but if they don't need it, then they wouldn't be buying in. You want to keep the refining in Canada? That's a great idea, and that's what I'd like to see, but who in Canada has the resources to pay for it? The gov't? not likely Private enterprise? maybe, but they'd better get moving quick or they'll miss the boat.

Click here if the movie does not play. Look at about 1:10 and 1:45 into the video, maybe not class 5, but pretty gnarly IMO.

Umm, no I can sit my ass down in a pontoon and don't have to try and use my atrophied muscles to stabilize the damn thing. This thing looks just short of a medevial torture device. Plus, where do you put all the beer? not to mention the dozens of flies I'll go through, plus my 5 rods, dog, trolling motor, GoPro, fishfinder, gps, subway sannies, beef jerky, etc.. It's just too damn minimalistic. I don't own a pontoon, but when I do get one, I bet I wish I had a drift boat, and someone to row it for me.

I saw a ton of people on these on Whitefish lake this past summer, but just paddling around. I think as an exercise, they would be awesome for core strength. I've seen vids of people fishing with them on the flats, which looks pretty doable as Paula attested to. My personal opinion is that it's a bit trendy and people are trying to take it from lakes/flats to the river...bad idea if you ask me.

The website said they were on for $299, so I called there and they said website prices were only in the US, but the G3s were still on sale for $399 from $499

Country Pleasures has the Patagonia Rio Gallegos on for 30% off....think they only had large left.

Hanson's had a deal on if you bought a Zenith, you got the Ultralite for half off...ended Dec. 31st though...wish I woulda had the dough.

I've tied a version of the peeking caddis with a bead head, Pheasant tail and some antron hanging out the back, then you use a lighter to melt the antron and make a little black head, super easy to tie, but the recipe I was using said to tie them on #10 hooks (if I remember right), they seem huge? Any thoughts on the size? I think the book said it was a Lefty Kreh pattern.

This is my dad and brother's reason too, but it's not like the bank takes your money and puts it under their mattress...it's all already online, existing as a digital entity, you 'signing up' for online banking is merely a more simple avenue for accessing it.

From the City of Calgary website: We just had a big discussion on our community's facebook page about this, lots of people think their dog can be off-leash almost anywhere, but that's not so according to the City's bylaws. •All dogs must have and wear a City of Calgary licence as soon as they reach three months of age. •All dogs must be on-leash at all times, unless posted signs indicate otherwise, or are in a securely fenced private yard. •Dogs must be under control in designated offleash areas. This means they must be in sight of their owners and repond to sight or sound commands. •Dog owners must ensure their dog does not: ◦Bite anyone ◦Injure anyone ◦Chase, threaten or attack a person or an animal ◦Bark, howl or disturb anyone ◦Cause damage to property or animals ◦Scatter garbage •Dogs are not allowed in: ◦School grounds ◦Playgrounds ◦Sports fields ◦Golf courses ◦Cemeteries ◦Wading or swimming areas •While on a pathway a dog must: ◦Be on a leash no longer than two metres. ◦Remain on the right hand side of the pathway. ◦Not interfere with or obstruct other users.​​ •Dogs may not be left unattended while tethered. •You may not cycle, skateboard or in-line skate with a dog on a leash while on a pathway. •Dogs may only be transported in the back of a truck if the dog is in a fully enclosed trailer, a truck bed covered with a topper, contained in a ventilated kennel that is secured to the truck bed, or securely tethered and not standing on bare metal. •Dog owners must ensure that they bring along a suitable means to pick up feces. •Dog owners must pick up all feces produces by their dog both on and off their property.

Grew up camping in the Liv/Oldman/Dutch creek area and things have changed a ton since then. We would camp with my parent's friends and their kids and all the parents definately liked to have a good time and I'm sure were a bit loud at times, a few had dirtbikes and 'three-wheelers' There was never any garbage left behind, nor did they build semi-permanent structures that they left behind, bikes were always on trails, fellow campers were friendly, stopping to chat, but no one ever stalked you to your fishing spot. But they all grew up camping there and respect for those areas was passed down generationally as it has been to me. It is so disheartening to see what that area has become and fear where it is heading. We rarely go up there anymore, if we do, it's mid-week to try and avoid the craziness of the weekends. Most guys here have said get video of the guys in the act and record license plates, etc, which is very important, but I would also urge you to take photos of any atrocity you come upon, even if no one is there to 'catch'. The more evidence there is, then maybe we can send of a nice big 'collage' of images to the gov't and show them what this area is becoming. We used to random camp, and enjoyed that freedom, but if banning random camping means preserving this area for my kids to use with their families, then I will adjust. I would be in favor of banning off-road vehicles in the area as well and although that isn't necessarily fair to responsible off-roaders, they can adjust too if they truly care to preserve this area.

I've never really thought fly fishing was hipster.....until now...Tenkara seems pretty hipster to me...do they make capri wading pants now? Tanktops with accessory clips? Felt-soled flip flops? Massive polarized wayfarers... There will be a big rush on to get the old wicker creels with leather straps. I'm guessing this setup works well for Czech/high stick nymphing?