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Birchy, just looking for myself and saw a DT support tech role, permanent in Calgary on S.I. system page...lucky for you I am far from techincal...lol...gl.

tough times birchy, I am IT as well and keep hiding on Tuesdays around here...seriously here are some of the boards that I frequent...and obviously monster and workopolis, also if you can go contracting there might be more there, less stable, less benefits, better salary... chin up, it will turn around... http://www.aplin.com/calgary-job-search/ http://www.finney-taylor.com/JobSearch.aspx?City=Calgary http://www.sisystems.com/index.cfm?mg=cpo.viewopps www.calgaryitjobs.com

Interesting discussion...I have had my fair share of campground experiences and I think it is important to distinguish between privately owned and government (managed by private operators) campgrounds. Ricks analogy to the sweet fishing hole is right on. If you want to ensure a site in a popular campground close to 1 million people then you must get there ealier than most and pay for the trailer/tent only occupied right. The days of just pulling off the highway to a serene quiet campground are rare in these times of generators/hot tubs/satellite dishes(one guy even had a big bouncy castle type blow up unit for his kids by the fire). And if you think the new online reservation system will improve the situation just look at B.C. check out www.discovercamping.ca for the past few summers I have been in charge of securing 5 or 6 sites at Kikomun Creek south of Fernie for our neigborhood camping trip. This is a popular swimming lake for the kids ( and moms lol). It is an intricate game to get the sites on the weekend you want ( non holiday weekend for us). You can book a stay for up to 14 days. However you can only begin to book 90 days from your arrival date. So 90 days prior I begin phoning 5 mins before the lines open at 8. By 8:05 all 75 reservable sites are gone for the days I want. I have now figured out that what is happening is campers are booking for the total 14 days, although they only may want the last 3 days, they then get to call and book 11 days before they actually arrive, book for the 14 days, then cancel the first 11 days and pay the cancellation fees. And there are a lot of fees. This year I put my name in for the lottery to get one of the group sites and luckily got chosen for the 4 nights we wanted in August. Long story but slow at work today. Now with the in-laws we just random camp up behind Mountain Aire Lodge but even then we need to get there a day or 2 early to ensure we get our favourite clearing in the bush... Play by the rules until the rules change...

$80 for #9 please...what a great cause...sk

Received this yesterday from a friend who deals with complaints at Air Canada( how would you like that job?)...Real Canadians do care.....Thanks is not a big enough word to express my gratitude toward these men and women...sk From an AC passenger.. I flew to Montreal on business yesterday morning and had both the honour and privilege to be on the same flight that carried the body of Trooper Karine Blais when her body was flown home. I was truly humbled and impressed that prior to take-off the Captain came on the PA system announcing that her body was aboard along with her military escort and then asked that we observe a moment of silence – the same message was repeated in French. The entire plane was completely silent, silence like I have never heard before with so many people in one confined space. Once we landed in Montreal, the Captain again came on the PA system announcing that the seatbelt light would remain lit until the soldiers were able to depart the plane. The remaining passengers were asked to remain seated and wait. Even more than the moment of silence we observed earlier, I was impressed that the entire plane sat completely quiet and motionless until the soldiers had departed. Not one seatbelt buckle was heard to be released nor was any motion detected or heard from people gathering their belongings. Once the seatbelt light went off of course, the typical pandemonium broke loose. I would like to thank Air Canada, the flight crew and all of the passengers aboard flight AC404 yesterday morning for this opportunity to witness the type of respect and honour due all of our military personnel, whether they are currently active or have already served our country or most especially to those who have paid the supreme price in laying down their life for their fellow human being. Truly no greater love can be shown. To those who have already fallen, may God have mercy on your soul and may you rest in His peace. To those that are left behind, may it comfort you to know that your loved ones are honoured by all, even if they didn’t know them personally. Regards, Glenn Dawe

Great vid boyz, love the late night action and the man in black...sk

Damn, haven't missed a year in 30, trying to head to sunshine this week for my first descents this year. Been a resort skier ( LL, Sun,others) all that time then when Cat-skiing near Ymir last year. Un -effing-believable...time of my life....now the rest seems so pedestrian...enhale the experience....sk

either the most hilarious thread of the year or too much rye...either way on the river in 8 hours...and in for the flotilla...

This is all great info, I am a long time nympher, short time streamer but am adding a second rod to the collection which I want to rig for streamer fishing. Mostly I float with the pontoon. When I do streamer I attach a 10 ft section of sink tip leader to the floating fly line, then 2-3 feet of 0x then the fly. I have also seen buddies double up on the streamer flies. My success with this setup has been limited but when it comes to hits, the violence from streamers is wild...thanks for sharing your insights...sk

The few permanent structures at legacy are privately owned and occupied I believe. You may be referring to North Bow Lodge which is approx. halfway between Mac and Legacy on the north shore. We stopped there one day a few years while floating by and had a good burger and beer lunch. I inquired about accomodations and it was somewhere north of $200 per night. Check the web for more info...sk

I await each releae like waiting for my tax refund cheque...when, when,when will it be here?....soundtracks are great and you always seem to hit a sunny day...lol..I have been watching some of the Hooked on Fly show on Oasis HD channel....great sights, nice fish....have to turn the volume off though as the host could use some humbling....pun intended..stay the course please....sk

That was awesome...my buddy's nephew is Eberle, he played his minor in Calgary....I too was worried about the shootout but we blew them out of here...man those were some fast hands for he and tavares..sk

You my friend are livin' our dreams...and humbly..thank you......sk

As I currently have been on hold at wholesale for over 10 mintues, can anyone recommend a service in Calgary for rod repair? I lost a rod guide over the weekend on my 9 ft. 6 wt St. Croix....thanks ( still on hold)....sk

I happen to be able to equallly divide my time for both kinds of hooking ( fishing and golfing, not the third kind) and raise 3 daughters and say hello to my wife now and then. To really avoid crowds on the bow floating is required. Although I have seen upwards of 30 various watercraft in one day you can always keep moving till you find solitude. As far as sharing, I am always trying to introduce new friends to the sport as you can never have enough fishin buddies. However only 1 has shown enough commitment ($$$) to start over the past 5 years. Last week I opened my season north of glenmore, there I stood, dodging ice coffee tables, in the water 20 minutes after leaving home before anyone was awake, sun shining, my office visible in the near distance and landed 8 in an hour ( albeit a few whities in the count) and thought I was just livin the dream...btw Mike, heading to Sundre for Easter at the in-laws...shoud I bring my gear?...lol....sk.