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    Hiking With My Wife

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    Knowing Jackie as I do, I couldn't help but laugh. You are a master at literary illustration Mr. Reeves. And your wife has birthed 3 of your children which (a) means she is impervious to falling rock kind of pain and (B) went easier on you that she probably should have for all your boneheadedness (self admitted...I'm not judging here).

     

    Just curious...and no need to answer because I've drawn my own conclusion, but I'm just wondering if you got any after that hike? <--poke--<

    Cooler Advice

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    All kidding aside, I've heard the Yeti's are great, I just cant bring myself to spend that much money on a cooler. I have a Coleman Extreme and an Igloo (can't think of the model, it is similar to the extreme, cost a bit more). In truth, I like the Extreme better. I have had stuff in it for up to a week (which is the longest I've camped). Key is to keep it sealed! My kids will just close the lid, and on these coolers you have to push it down a bit. We do use ice packs, but really I've found the best way to extend is to chill it the night before you leave. I dump in the contents of my ice maker the night before I pack. This chills the insulating material. The next day, I'll dump the ice out (and there will be some water), pack it up with a couple of ice packs and the new contents of my ice maker. Good to go for a week.

     

    this is a GREAT idea (chilling it overnight!) I'm gonna do that for sure.

     

    Thanks for all the advice....I'd love a Yeti...but....I'm being real when I say I likely won't spend the $$ on one this year.

    Dream Job Vs $$

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    Good on ya....level headed and mature and willing to accept and deal with the consequences of your actions. Many other folks your age and in your position would just take the easy way out and declare bankruptcy. So many kids the age of my oldest (23) do it not once, but more if they can get away with it. No accountability, no repercussions except a 7 year smear that means nothing to them right now anyways.

     

    Hope it all works out for you.

    Dream Job Vs $$

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    Good on ya....level headed and mature and willing to accept and deal with the consequences of your actions. Many other folks your age and in your position would just take the easy way out and declare bankruptcy. So many kids the age of my oldest (23) do it not once, but more if they can get away with it. No accountability, no repercussions except a 7 year smear that means nothing to them right now anyways.

     

    Hope it all works out for you.

    Dream Job Vs $$

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    I did the same thing you did the first 2 years I moved out of my parents' house. It took me 5 years to pay that debt down. And it taught me a valuable lesson...which is why the only money I owe is to the bank for my mortgage. I'm gonna bet you learn the same lesson one way or the other. The temptation to spend, spend, spend instead of putting away money or paying down debt is overwhelming. Gotta keep that in check. I'd like to know what your first/initial/strongest gut feeling is on this. Because that's what I trust first and foremost when it comes to big decisions in life. Sure...analyze/pro/con/discuss/debate/ponder/stew all you want. But in the end, you have go with what FEELS mostly right to you. Otherwise there are regrets. Regrets either way I'm sure, but BIG regrets if you don't listen to that little voice inside. This may be just a woman's perspective, but it's yet to fail me when I need it most.

    Av Question. Again.

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    Here's the scenario:

     

    I have my TV/DVD/PVR running through my receiver into the TV with one HDMI Cable. It's set up on one of those "One" remotes. I want to add another component (XBOX) but don't want to program the remote and do want to run it through my receiver into my TV to get the sound out of my receiver (speakers) and not my TV. I think I should be able to just run an HDMI Cable from the XBox into the back of my receiver and then another one from the back of my receiver into an available output on my TV and as long as I match the appropriate input into the TV it should be good to go, right?

    Best Camping Recipes

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    Granny Smith Apples.

    Core them but leave the bottom of the apple in tact.

    In the middle stuff brown sugar, raisins and butter.

    Wrap in 3 layers of foil.

     

    Throw in the embers of a campfire for 15 minutes to half hour depending on how hot the fire is.

     

    It's like a portable apple pie. Or maybe it just tastes that way after a few adult bevvies.

    Lodging Near If4

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    The best on MacLoad trail might be the Delta http://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Delta...tel-Information and is a short drive to the film fest. Lots of places to eat and drink on MacLoad trail so your options are plenty. Also lots of hotels on MacLoad trail that will fit any budget.

    If you want some night life and want to be able to stumble back to your room check out the Carriage house Inn. Its an older hotel but has been upgraded. They have a good sports bar and across the street is the famous Ranchmans http://www.ranchmans.com/

    Or you can check out the Kings Head for a little cougar hunting (right Lynn?)

     

     

     

    Also three of our Local Sponsor Fly Shops are on or just off of MacLoad Trail.

     

    Country Pleasures http://countrypleasures.com/index.php

     

    FishTales http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/

     

    Southbow http://southbow.ca/

     

    Make sure to visit all three.

     

    Wow Chris...I wouldn't know anything about this.

    Sound Bars

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    I have a Polk Audio one. I liked it....was great if you can't do the 5.1 or 7.1 wireless in your room. Great sound broadcast....but you really have to pay for the quality ones to get something decent. Go with a good brand. Lemme know if you wanna buy mine....it's sitting in my basement - used for a year. Can't sell the subwoofer with it but I'll give you a great deal!

    Fav. Tv Series

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    That's right Bradley...I am old...it's only bad when you are and don't acknowledge it <--poke--<

     

    Ooooh...forgot about Six Million Dollar Man, Miami Vice and CHiPs, Bionic Woman and Frightenstein...fave Sunday morning show....

     

    The castle lights are growing dim,

    There's no one left but me and him

    When next we meet in Frankenstone

    Don't come alone

     

    Ooooh....I have shivers....soooo scary lol

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