TerryH

I was roaming around on the FFC forum on Friday, when my anti-virus/spyware detector sounded an alarm. It was some kind of Trojan, and the software (F-Secure) supposedly disinfected things. However, I noticed after that my browser (IE 7) had been hijacked -- i.e. when ever I did a search and clicked on any of the search results, I was redirected to a different site (i.e. not the URL shown in the search). So I installed Firefox and the same thing happened with searches there. The bug was pretty nasty, since it prevented updates to my antivirus software, wouldn't allow XP to do a system restore, and a few other things I won't get into. Not knowing what else it might be up to, I bit the bullet and spent the last two days reformatting my hard drive and reinstalling XP and all my programs -- a total P.I.T.A. Has anyone else had this problem?? Terry PS I've added another layer of anti-spyware to my system.

Gary, hitting the big six oh -- that's a lot of candles. Have a great birthday. Terry

It's been on my to-do list for about 20 years, but I still haven't got around to it. I bought a set of large ripple foam boat box replacement sheets for the purpose. I think they are still available at some of the shops in Calgary, and would certainly simplify the process. Terry http://www.rogueflyshop.com/Fly+Fishing/Fl...Boat+Patch.html

Chris, as long as I'm still above the ground, it's a good day. Do you measure your fish with the same tape you do your height with? Terry

Oh oh, that does it for me I guess (and bigbowtrout) . Actually, the median height for males is around 69.5" (5' 9.5"), and 5' 11" is around the 60th percentile (i.e. 60% of men are shorter). http://www.halls.md/chart/men-height-w.htm I know, I doth protest too much. Terry

I like the fingerless gloves made by Kenai. They have a thin neoprene palmside and polyester fleece backside and interior. They don't absorb water, so when you dunk your hand in the water, you won't have a water logged glove for the rest of the day. Being fingerless, you're still going to get cold, but as others have pointed out, there's no way you can operate a fly rod with a set of full gloves. I'm sure you can find the Kenai gloves in Calgary, but if not, you can get them at the Crowsnest Angler. Terry

5' 11" is short? Terry

Don Andersen guts fish???? What's left for a guy to believe in? Terry

Hey Bigbowtrout, is this DudeRainbowLove guy your alter ego?

I was also surprised by this result, but I guess the kicker is the last phrase in the question: "....if the goals of a Quality Fisheries can still be met." This would probably mean a bait ban and perhaps more restrictive "keeper" regs. Terry

Very encouraging -- let's hope it has some influence on fisheries management. Terry

My VPS 590-2 was my go to rod for years -- I still use it a lot and love it. It's stood up well to a lot of abuse. That's not a bad price either. Terry

Oilers 4-2-0 Flames 3-3-1 BOA Oilers 2 Flames 0 Freaking Flames fans!!!!!!!!! Chris, a suggestion -- we continue this discussion at the end of the season . Terry

Got me on all but #5 Terry

Sony makes one too -- I've seen it advertised in the London Drugs flyer. Interesting products -- my old turntables are long gone, but I've got lots of vinyl that I just couldn't throw out. Terry http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/con...ease/33771.html

One can only guess. Terry

She should move to Quebec and apply for a government grant -- they love their culture there . Terry

Great pics Chris -- I especially love the under water shot. However, blue waders -- what's with that. Terry PS Oilers 4-0-0, Flames 1-3-1

I'm pretty sure I know the lake -- I'd recognize those gorgeous rainbows anytime. I saw a scads of those little frogs (about 3/4" - 1" body) there two weeks ago, and although I watched many of them swimming around, I never saw any taken by fish. It did occur to me though, that they would make a nice mouthfull for a hungry fish, and I have already done some thinking about a fly -- something along the lines of a simple brown sandwich foam body with some knotted rubber legs. Congrats on the trifecta. If I've got the right lake, the brookies are few and far between -- I've only caught one there in two years. However, I did see a pod of brookies in full spawning colours cruising the shore yesterday. Terry

Oh really -- where did you get those facts?? Ok, send me yours -- I like money. Terry

With the winds that are forecast for tomorrow, all the BWO's will be in Lethbridge by noon. :D

ricinius, PGK: You guys want to see a real market crash -- elect Prime Minister Layton or Prime Minister Dion. Better yet, don't. Ok, and now I have to go and vote for the good guys. :) Terry

Right, and they should all have mullets. Just kidding. Go Oilers Go. Terry

Yeh right, Prime Minister Jack Layton .................arrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh!!!! Montana, here I come. Terry

Please explain where this happened? Among the major countries that seriously tried socialism are the USSR and China. The USSR doesn't exist as such anymore, and what's left is a basket case. The economic gains in China have all occurred since they allowed individual initiative (i.e. capitalism) to exist. I'm not sure where you're getting your information, but let's not just make stuff up. Terry