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Maybe try some "hot" water to expand the joint a little... Not sure if it would hurt the rod at all. maybe some builders can pipe up... Also if you get some rubber grippy stuff that you use to open jars with - not sure what it's called (same material that is used to keep area rugs from slipping on hardwood floors)... I carry some in my rod tubes, for just this purpose. Wrap each section to grip and twist... P

Great photos G! Keep'em coming! Cheers, P

Thoughts and prayers, Lynn! P

The "redneck" board ( Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum) had a thread from someone that owns a fishing lodge that was looking for staff...

I usually tip 15% - 20% depending on the service!!

Cool! I've reached legendary status! I guess that's better then "douche bag status", like some - yourself included!

Sean... Will there be beer?! P

Yeah my 1st exp. at FTs was about the same... I did give them another chance however and they have come through for me on several occasions. Same goes with CPs and BRTFs - I've had mostly good exp. with both of those shops, but the odd time you get someone that is an idiot, or is having a bad day... It's important to develop a relationship with the employees at the shops as they can make your experiences worthwhile!! It's good to have a choice - that's capitalism! P

"Anti Hunting" is one of the reasons why I support MEC!! P

There was a spot on CBC Radio 2 a week or two ago with a BNP Historian talking about the WWI German POWs that were interned there... As you drive into Kananaskis on Hwy 40 just past Barrier info centre, on the left you pass "The Colonel's Cabin" (where the staff accommodations are and the U of C buildings). That is where the WWII POW camp was. You might want to contact the Glenbow Museum or someone at U of C they should have the answer for you... Let us know what you fine out... *Edit* here's some basic info: http://www.albertasource.ca/homefront/ww2/...amps/index.html http://members.memlane.com/djcarter/notes.htm P

D, You don't know!! Baby transport (or child carrier, stroller, perambulator, pram, or baby carrier) consists of devices for transporting and carrying infants. A "child carrier" or "baby carrier" is a device used to carry an infant or small child on the body of an adult. Such on-the-body carriers are designed in various forms such as baby slings, backpack carriers, and soft front or hip carriers, with varying materials and degrees of rigidity, decoration, support and confinement of the child. A "baby carriage" (in North American English), "pram" (in British English) or "carrycot" is generally used for newborn babies and have the infant lying down facing the pusher. A "stroller" (North American English) or "push chair" or "buggy" (British English) has the child (generally up to three years old) in a sitting position, usually facing forwards, instead of facing the pusher Sheesh!! P

Why not support the local economy... Same can be said for fly fishing gear!! P

Nice builds! http://media.patagonia.com/fb/FISH_S11/#/25 P

Jer, I sent you a Pm P

I have a 9' 5 wt CPX and REALLY like it. The only thing I don't like is the cork is super narrow. Great warrantee though, this rod replaced my original CPS when I broke a guide. I also have a 7'6" 3 wt Classic Trout as well. I think Redingtons are one of the best values out there IMO! P

S, The only thing that I'm aware of is the ones that are extremely rare (have a flaw/mistake, etc. when being made) are the ones that appreciate the most... The common ones don't appreciate that much... Probably worth keeping for your kids/grand kids as you most likely won't be on the antiques road show anytime soon.... P

Yeah it is quite the place... Mumbai was "interesting" - my eyes never stopped stinging! I'd go back to India in a heartbeat!! P

Interesting photos! Having been in India quite recently we saw 1st hand how they dispose of there plastic water bottles - right out the train window (with the rest of their garbage)!! At least our "recyclers" get a pretty penny to collect... Some parts of India give a (very minimal) refund (deposit), most places do not... P

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?w...&lang=en-CA

Good luck with that, I've heard horror stories... Make sure you document everything and get the names and specific contact info of EVERYONE that you speak with! Builders seem to shun their responsibilities and new home warrantee is an unbelievable bureaucracy. No personal exp. , but again this is what I've heard... P

Buy a snake you will most likely use it again. Get one that is at least 15' and that connects onto a hand drill, also you might be able to get one that you can change the heads (not sure but I think you can)!! A roto rooter guy will cost you about $100. P

What's wrong with New Age music and tofu?!

Compared to RickR, you do drive like a grandma!!

Safer for you or the fish?! All kidding aside... In my opinion, if it's not going to be good for the fish, do you really NEED to take a photo?!

Mitchell Welcome! Nice shots! Just be sure that if you are not keeping the fish to please keep them in the water do not let them lay on the ice or grass/gravel (especially if you are taking photos). P