Trouble in Boatsville

The TCF members are scouring the Northern Part of Ontario for propellers. Joes boat had an encounter with the rocks of Lake Temagami. We have found a few but they are very expensive so far $260.


Fishing Report Ted had one at 5lbs, Jimmy 1.5, Vince 6 lbs. Mosquitos are having a feild day dining on Americans.




TheWebMaster

We Are Here!

I am able to update the website because we found some open internet on the lake. We made it fine, and did not have any problems with the Trucks or trailers. We havent caught any fish yet but its early.

Stay tuned for future updates.

TheWebMaster

We Made it to Pembrok

Hey Everyone,
We made it to the travel lodge at Pembrook, more to follow as time permits.


TheWebMaster

Forgot my Passport

Hey Guys,
Don't forget your passport like I did today. I was about 15 miles up the road when it dawned on me. Good thing I wasn't in Moosic. Use your check lists, and try not to forget anything.

And please try and be prompt. Our departure time is 8:00 Am Have a safe trip to the home office guys!!

New York New York

The WebMaster and his family had a great time in New York over the weekend. If you ever need a place to eat, I recommend the Heartland Brewery in the basement of the Empire State Building. Great Food, and even better beer. The prices were very reasonable for New York City.

Had a great time cruising on the subway. Any place in New York for 2.50 can't beat it.

Talk to you soon.

TheWebMaster

Important Information

Its almost time to go!! Remember don't forget to bring your passports, and something to hold your fishing license (unlike Quebec, you are supposed to have it on you at all times).

The phone number for the lodge is 705-237-8935. A phone card is necessary if you plan on talking a lot. The cell phone thing is up to each member, but be aware that data charges are applicable.

Stay tuned to this web site for more important information......


TheWebMaster

Internet Back Up at Corporate

Well do to the heavy rains we have been having in the rain forest, apparently the 27 spices which connected the corporate office of the TCF to the Verizon phone box must of gotten corroded.

The technician came to day from a twitter, believe it or not and repaired the service, so I am up and running again.

Sorry for the delay.

TheWebMaster

Well the Bearing Saga Continues

This morning I was still waiting for my EZ Loader bearings for the trailer, but in the mean time I had all of the specs from the EZ Loader Guy (Bubba) seriously his name was Bubba, (Nice guy by the way), I was able to purchase two seals from Philadelphia Ball bearing here in Reading.

Drove up to the north in the AM, Had to take Pop for a Doctors Exam, so I figured, I could do the job when we got back.

The first one went real smooth, actually had to fit the seal in place with a hammer, all bearings repacked with Marine Grease. Pumped up the bearing buddy, no leaks things were looking up.

By the time I got to the other side of the trailer and jacked it up, the storm clouds were brewing. I was working as fast as I could, and of course, probably a little to fast, and when I went to hammer in the seal, it strayed from center, and bent. Game over. I put everything back together to avoid any more rain, but the damage was done. The weather beat me again.

I am mailing a set of seals up to the North today, and Jody and Joe said they may have some time to try and fix it before we go. If they can't I will try and do it when I get up there.

I have two more seals in reserve. That is the problem with old shit, they don't carry the parts for it, but that is another story, sailing antiques.


Talk to you guys later.

Thanks

TheWebMaster

Trying to get my bearings!

No No its not that, my GPS is fine. Joe pronounced my grease seal null and void after a visual inspection on Saturday. So now I am trying very hard to get them. They will not cross reference with the Timken Co, so I went straight to EZ Loader, who made my trailer. Unfortunately it was made in 1979, and not to many people remember them.

I was finally able to talk to somebody there, and they are going to send me Four seals, so I have a couple extras. Hopefully they will get here before we leave!!!!


Thanks
TheWebMaster

Try This in America!

What do you mean we can't frack for gas here!!!!

TheWebMaster

Listen to What Nadine Says!

There is also this useful Link Check it out.


TheWebMaster

Tooting my own Horn

Hey Guys,.
If you want, and you have 10 minutes, check out Teddy's latest video project.


Thanks
TheWebMaster

Mature Content Warning... Strong Language

Lake is Free of Ice

Check out the Temagami website, they are showing the ice is off the lake at the boating season has begun!


Thanks
Jody

The Final Word on Alcohol

Ok,
Here it is, this is the final word on Alcohol..

You are allowed to import only one of the following amounts of alcohol free of duty and taxes:

· 1.5 litres (53 imperial ounces) of wine;

· a total of 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of alcoholic beverages; or

· up to a maximum of 8.5 litres of beer or ale.

Alcoholic beverages are products that exceed 0.5% alcohol by volume. Minimum ages for the importation of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by provincial or territorial authorities, are 18 years for the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec and 19 years for the remaining provinces and territories.

Note
The CBSA classifies "cooler" products according to the alcoholic beverage they contain. For example, beer coolers are considered to be beer and wine coolers are considered to be wine. Alcohol and wine products not exceeding 0.5% alcohol by volume are not considered to be alcoholic beverages.

The quantities of alcohol you can bring in must be within the limit set by the province or territory where you will enter Canada. If the value of the goods is more than your personal exemption, you will have to pay both duty and taxes, as well as provincial/territorial assessments. In Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, you cannot bring in more than the quantities of alcohol allowed. For more information, contact the appropriate provincial or territorial liquor control authority before you arrive back in Canada.

Thanks Joe

For those who like Math!

A truck leaves Watertown NY and travels in to Penn Brook Ontario and has absolutely no fuel remaining. The Truck with a 26 gallon tank completely fills up at 1.31 per liter. How much does it cost to fuel the vehicle. Don't forget the exchange rate.

This assignment is due by Thursday 12, 2011. No excuses Vince!!!!



Please place your answers in the Comments section.


Watch for the answer!

A L E R T!!!! A L E R T!!!!

MEMO:

FROM: Office of the President

DATE: May 7, 2011

SUBJECT: International Phone Roaming Charges

CONCERNS: All TCF Members

Just a note, I talked to Verizon, about taking my smart phone into Canada. They informed me that I would be internationally roaming. This in itself is not that bad, the problem occurs when you have a smart phone that receives E-Mail, Twitter, Messenger Service, all of these results in international data charges. The recommendation from Verizon was to turn it off after entering Canada, to avoid a very expense phone bill.

Just thought you would like to know.

Thanks

John Wieckowski
President TCF



I would also like to concur with the President. The Sprint network is a little more friendly, in that phone calls are only .59 cents a minute, but once again, Data is on the international plan which can get expensive in a hurry. The representative also mentioned that any email or messages or surfing are charged by the mega byte, so be careful fisherman.

Turn those Dam phones off and have fun!!!

The Web Master

Brother or Sister???

Well we have to wait a few months to know. Congrats John and Danielle. Wonderful news.



TheWebMaster....


P.S. Oh no.... Jody's cutting grass........

What you can and cannot bring

This LINK has some interesting items on it. Some of it I had no clue about. Check it out if anybody finds better info let me know.


TheWebMaster

The Menu Is OUT!!!!!

M E N U

New Drink!

Who knows whats a Scotch Bin Ladin is?

We are on Twitter!

By popular request from our younger members, we are now on twitter. Don't worry old guys, ask the kids, they will fix you up. Its fun once you give it a try. Enjoy!!


TheHipWebMaster

PS Its on the bottom left of the screen...

Ice out finally

ICE OUT

Jody found a few pics of ice out on Temagami. Lets hope for some warm weather.

TheWebMaster

John Finds Temagami Song

Hey Folks,
John found a song for Lake Temagami, I would give it a 7, but you can't really dance to it. I'm not sure it will stick in your head like the Moose head song, but I am sure I will hear somebody humming it during the week!

Thanks John


TheWebMaster

Some More Boat Work

Hey Guys,
Now that the trip is closing in on us, I am trying to get up to speed with the 69. Had to replace the roller for the front of the boat, put a new Red and Green LED on the bow, and topped it off with a new cover.
Now all I have left is to fix the right radio speaker that went after the winter. Other than that its almost in shape, will be tugging it up to North this Thursday.


Take Care
TheWebMaster