Hawgstoppah

true enough... November has been a bitter taste of reality for us Flames fans. our team does not appear to have what it takes.

I think I just heard a pin drop.

all seasons don't protect you from the other idiots on the road. be careful out there boys.

Great point. 100% agreed.

good point and one I would seriously take into consideration for my future proposal on changing a regulation / law. For now, I am simply trying to target those who in the future might haul cargo or a trailer, so that same soccer mom doesn't end up driving down the road some day with a mattress on top of her vehicle attached by one small strap...

LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!! I didn't catch that the first time I read it but I just did now! What a perfect way to describe "them". LOL I call mine "the funbuster" now ... (which, incedentally, get's me a trip to the proverbial "doghouse" if she catches me using that term) The best part of those vids is the review board. The head lady there is a perfect "mother in law" example, ain't it boys? LOLOL

Strike Zone

Those are simply priceless!

Good question Peter, and one I do have covered in my proposal. Instruction would be done by an officer from the Alberta Department of Transportation. Brian

screamin' reels

" 'til the river runs dry"

I tend to agree with you Don... absolutely. That'll be my 4th semester project... proposing regulation/law change

fishing tips: nymph it as your point fly (the last one down the line) under a sjw in the winter. slow'ish deep water is best for this fly, 6-8ft of the slow stuff that wintering fish like on the Bow. Good things should happen when you find some fish!

I used a really easy #18 #18 Mustad silver bead (tungsten) black thread for the body (keep a thin profile though) silver wire ribbing very small amount of peacock hurl right behind the head of the bead. Takes about 3 minutes or so per fly once you get cranking. You can tie about 3 dozen watching a hockey game, and they do work well in the Bow (as well as other places like the crow) Cheers.

Yeah it's my first attempt at a survey. I am trying to put together a proposal that will try to get truck dealerships to put on one day free seminars/courses on trailer techniques and cargo procedure. The courses would not be a mandatory requirement for anyone. The courses would be a good way for the dealerships to 1) promote public safety, and 2) increase their own positive image by doing so.

Hey. I am collecting info about the views of the general public on how safe people are being with trailers and loads they haul around. If you can please take less than a minute of your time to answer a short 8 question clickable survey (easy) I would greatly appreciate it. Survey located at SURVEY MONKEY WEBSITE - MY SURVEY Also, if you have time, please answer one question on this thread. Discuss why if you have time as well. Thanks! I'll add my own opinion later . "do you think Alberta truck dealerships should offer a free one day course to new truck and SUV customers to teach them proper trailer techniques and proper loading procedures?"

"twisted tippet"

For those of us in Lethbridge, there is going to be 429 squadron at the cenotaph at noon, with a fly past at 12:10pm, so look up.

THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?' The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.' Author Unknown~

Today I will reverently and silently mourn the grandfather I never knew, who's great sacrafice has allowed me and my family to live in freedom from oppression and tyrrany. God bless him and all those that served, and especialy those that gave the ultimate sacrafice. May you rest. Brian

subtract insurance. subtract flies/tippet/rods/terminal tackle subtract provided lunches subtract gas subtract boat + depreciation thereof subtract vehicle + depreciation thereof subtract advertising costs subtract accounting costs subtract website associated costs subtract camping fees subtract vehicle / boat repairs / maintenance subtract storage costs subtract shuttle fees add hundreds upon hundreds of hours put in on the other days not guiding. and it all works out to about 8 bucks an hour or less. at least it did according to my last full season running my own guiding company. I am not trying to prove you wrong but presenting the other side. After properly doing your books as a guide, you'll see that you only MAKE about 15,000 a summer (6 months). This is below Canada's poverty line. Guides do it becuase they love the sport, and the lifestyle.

I completely agree 100% with Giovanne on that. Someone check hell. I think it just froze over. If guides were in it to make money "abusing the precious resources", there would be no guides. In fact, a LOT (dare a say a VERY high percentage) of the people getting off their asses and actually DOING something about it, are guides. Guides care GREATLY about the resource. If your told 100 Bow river guides that tommorow some trucking company was going to back up a truck full of fish killing chemicals at the Glenmore boat launch and dump it in the Bow, you'd have 100 people laying in front of the truck. Sure some guides lack ettiquite. I bet at some point ALL guides have inadvertently caused someone to feel crowded or not treated right. And I bet 99% of guides would be very apologetic and try to change what they did that you percieved to be wrong. Remember everyone has their own definations of "too close" and while I may be across the river from you and choose to cast into the run (which I feel is OK)... perhaps YOU don't. You never know, right? I'd hope people could get along a bit better and talk... the best way to avoid issues on the river is to chat. The problem stems from the folks that do not chat to other fisherman on the river. For example.. (married men listen up) if your wife or significant other wants you to act a certain way does she always say it? How do you feel when you get in sh*t for not doing something you had no idea was expected of you? LET THE OTHER GUY KNOW WHERE YOUR GOING AND WHERE YOU WANT TO FISH. Almost every time there will be an amicable solution to splitting the water. When people don't talk to me, I feel I have a right to get pretty damn pissed off at them especially if they step right in on me. I got flamed on the old FFA message board for such an incident, but it looks like it's time to speak out instead of getting stepped on all the time. Getting stepped on by someone who isn't willing to talk to you before stepping into your space? GIVE THEM HELL!!! Cheers.

those brookies are awesome!

I was impressed by the hustle and effort of Hagman tonight in basically creating the tying and game winning goals through hard work. I thought he was the best player on the ice by far.

beauty!