A VERY RELAXING VACATION

Gentlemen,

Speaking for all of the members, I think we can all agree that we had one of the most relaxed weeks we ever experienced in Canada. I myself think that the week was more than I could have ever imagined. The house we stayed in was perfect, roomy, well lit, and very spacious. It was wonderful to have all of the amenities of home and in some cases more. The mere fact that we were not on top of each other, and that we could all enjoy the space the house offered was awesome.

I really enjoyed the lake and its immensity it certainly inspired members to be creative in searching for the laker runs. It was fun and exciting to see the different scenery, the incredible cabins and boat houses and rock formations. The lake and its surroundings had a lot of wild life that we haven’t seen in years. There were tons of minnows (bait balls), which indicated that there was a readily available amount of feed for the predator fish. This fact was borne out by the girth of the fish we were catching. It was also very enjoyable to be able to fish for perch and pike in the shallows.

I really enjoyed seeing the deer running around the cabin and splashing each other in the lake. The beaver that swam right past our boat without slapping his tail and diving was incredible. We also came upon a bald eagle flying in all his glory and his immense size was daunting. The seagulls, loons, and ducks were also numerous and very nice to watch. Of course there were your giant Canadian Spiders, which live everywhere, but the camouflaged frog that was living underneath our porch was very different looking.

I would like to personally thank every member of our group for making the trip very memorable. Everyone pitched in and did what ever they could to get things done in the cabin. If you walked into any one of our bathrooms, you would never know that there were nine guys living there. Thanks to the young bucks, we were able to unload and reload the trucks in no time at all. I really enjoyed being around the young folks again. We had quite a few years without them, and I am always recharged by the dreams and desires of our younger members.

We did something very different, and what did we find, that there is a whole lot of exciting things we can experience as a group, and there is no other group of guys that I would like to explore Canada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania or wherever. So Gentlemen I thank each and everyone for a great trip, and Jody thank you for taking care of all the details.

GREAT TRIP

The WebMaster

Gentlemen

The hour is near, everything should be where it should be. Things will be loaded shortly, and another trip will begin. Thank you Jody for buying all the food, and taking care of all the funds. It is nice to know that somebody is as dedicated as you are to making sure we all have a good trip. I Thank you. Remember everyone, we will be loading the trucks at 6:00 on Saturday Evening. Don't be late or else you will have to pay the lateness tax. Lord knows, you do not want to pay the lateness tax so dam it. Do what you need to do, but get your ass down to Jody's no later than six.

The WebMaster

I Don't have a Net!

Gentlemen:
I was looking last night, and I don't think I have a net anymore. I think I might of broke it in the summer up at Marco's. If anybody has an extra please bring it along, I will try and buy one in Gracefield. We have to remember that if we don't have something, there is no one to borrow it from this year. To that end, I am bringing some hand tools, and Carl is bringing a cordless drill. Might want to think about some extension cords to charge the boat batteries.



The Web Master

Need a Grill for Steak Day

Guys,
If anyone has a grate from an old refrigerator, or from a grill it will be needed this year. We are not sure if there are camp areas with cooking facilities or grills.



Thanks

The Web Master

Joes Big List

Hey Joe,
I found the list and posted it on the side bar. We probably need to update it at some point, but at least its something to work off of.

TheWebGuy

American Bearings

Well I found a place that will sell you real American Made bearings reasonably. I have been looking for bearings, races, and seals to rebuild the extra hub I have, and originally went to the boat store. They wanted to charge me close to $60.00! I found a place real close to me and got everything I needed for $30.00, and the bearings are Timken.


TheWebMaster

Guess the Year

Hey guys try to guess the year and where this was recorded!

List From Our Land Lord

Items at the Chalet

Fireplace and fire logs 17"TV and VCR (+satellite)

Board games, cards, puzzles Sheets, pillowcases, and comforters for all beds

clock radio small cd player

dishwasher coffee maker, microwave, toaster, toaster oven

fridge/freezer stove/oven

kettle dishware and cutlery for 15 people

glasses, mugs, plastic cups knives and cooking utensils

corkscrew pots and pans

cheese grater coffee filters

salt and pepper toilet paper

dish soap dishwasher detergent

telephone * phone number (819)xxx-xxxx garbage bags

fire extinguishers flashlight

canoe and paddles four adult life jacket and two youth life jackets

picnic table, lawn chairs, cooler outdoor BBQ and propane tank

Hints of items to bring:

• Towels (we leave some old towels at the chalet for around the hot tub only)
• Wood for outdoor fires (there is an outdoor fire pit by the lake although

it is not recommended for use if the weather is dry)

· Newspaper for indoor fires

• Fishing rods *excellent trout and bass fishing on the lake
• Videos (you can rent them in the village grocery store, but only a small selection)

• Spices and specialty cooking items
• Specific life jackets for your size if needed

• Garbage can be put at the end of the road in the green boxes but please take your recycling back to the city

There is a list of house guidelines inside the door of the chalet that explain the hot tub, water and septic system etc. Please read carefully and call us with any questions, our numbers are on the list.

Glad You Are O.K. Vince!

Vince ran into some bad luck yesterday on his way back from a conference in Alabama. He and his friend were on there way home when a car came up behind them at a high rate of speed, and rear ended them, causing Vince's SUV to roll over. From what we know right now, his friend was banged up a bit, and Vince is OK. The driver which caused the whole problem expired at the scene. This is the account that I received, it may be updated with more facts as we know them.

Glad your alright Vince!


The
TCF WEBMASTER

P.S. Everyone! Stay the hell out of the South. Keep it above the Mason Dixon Line!

Asking for some Bucks

Well its that time again. I hate to have to do it but I must. Could you guys forward a few bucks to Jody, It doesn't have to be the whole amount, a hundred or so each with give us some capital to continue to buy the food. Don't forget we used up most of the money that Ted and Jody put in to pay for the Cabin. We got a couple of Hundred from Carl, but we are starting to run a little short, and buying for nine guys takes a lot of cash. I appreciate anything that you could do in this regard.



Meeting Adjourned....
The TcfWebMaster

Joe Has Done A Lot Of Work.

Hey Joe is just about done. The tracker with the kicker! Real Nice Joe! I'd put a coat of wax on mine Joe, but you would never notice!!!!

Trouble In Trailer Town

Well today Jody and I worked on the my boat, we changed the bottom oil, filled the hydraulic reservoir, for the Lift, and began taking apart the hubs. The hub on the left side of the trailer was fine, cleaned the bearing and repacked it. On the other side, however, we ran into some serious problems. It appears that the seal must of broken last year allowing water to enter the bearing, and totally trash it. I'm considering changing the whole hub, as it may be easier, and it would probably be better. So remember, that sometimes it's a good idea to check those bearings, if I hadn't I definitely would of been sitting on 81 somewhere looking for bearings.



Thanks Guys
The WebMaster