Snags

That is common Smerch, but scarier is what you don't notice.
 
Bags of chips are smaller in size, the old Family Size bag would fill my largest bowl, don't need that bowl now.  The hot chocolate we use at work, the manufacturer dropped the size of the packet down by 6 grams or so, price remained the same.  Individual jam packs for toast that restaurants buy, one company chanegd how it was packaged, so a few less packets per box, but price remains the same.  No different than if you were to grab a box of cookies or crackers and compare it to the size of what you got 20 years ago.
 
You can blame the corporations, but the end result is the blame is on the government (all of them, not just the current elected group of idiots) for allowing shareholders to drive corporate visions around not giving a f*ck about anything but a return on investment.  Our cellphone rates are insane compared to other countries, but our government buries their head in the sand on this one and allows the big companies to continue buying up the little ones (which they have the power to stop) leaving us with less selection and offerings from options away from the big boys.

That is common Smerch, but scarier is what you don't notice.
 
Bags of chips are smaller in size, the old Family Size bag would fill my largest bowl, don't need that bowl now.  The hot chocolate we use at work, the manufacturer dropped the size of the packet down by 6 grams or so, price remained the same.  Individual jam packs for toast that restaurants buy, one company chanegd how it was packaged, so a few less packets per box, but price remains the same.  No different than if you were to grab a box of cookies or crackers and compare it to the size of what you got 20 years ago.
 
You can blame the corporations, but the end result is the blame is on the government (all of them, not just the current elected group of idiots) for allowing shareholders to drive corporate visions around not giving a f*ck about anything but a return on investment.  Our cellphone rates are insane compared to other countries, but our government buries their head in the sand on this one and allows the big companies to continue buying up the little ones (which they have the power to stop) leaving us with less selection and offerings from options away from the big boys.

This is no different than about 20 years ago when North St Catharines had a coyote problem and the residents were all up in arms and concerned because they are being stalked and the coyotes were gonna eat their children.
 
If you are smart about things and you take the time to educate your family, the hazards are minimal.  Unfortunately that relies on people being smart, and the Niagara masses are relatively stupid.

It is a legitimate request since the credit card merchants take a cut when you use their services, you as a user only pay the fees if you get a card that has an annual fee or fail to pay your bill in full.  That being said this is going to be a slippery slope since if this is approved, expect to see it occur to every other company in the realm of the telecoms since our fake market of competition, they all will try "something else" and whoever gets away with it they all switch to. 

It is a legitimate request since the credit card merchants take a cut when you use their services, you as a user only pay the fees if you get a card that has an annual fee or fail to pay your bill in full.  That being said this is going to be a slippery slope since if this is approved, expect to see it occur to every other company in the realm of the telecoms since our fake market of competition, they all will try "something else" and whoever gets away with it they all switch to. 

It is a legitimate request since the credit card merchants take a cut when you use their services, you as a user only pay the fees if you get a card that has an annual fee or fail to pay your bill in full.  That being said this is going to be a slippery slope since if this is approved, expect to see it occur to every other company in the realm of the telecoms since our fake market of competition, they all will try "something else" and whoever gets away with it they all switch to. 

Love pike hunting too! Got this one a few days ago... tough fishing tho! Was happy to get this one.

Nice pike!

Caught my first pike. I usually go for bass and pannies but I’m getting bored waiting for bass season to open lol. Fun fish…

Probably a mechanics union ...

Niagara is the gold medal winner  when it comes to bad driving.  Having driven in every province and almost every state, I honestly believe that Fort Erie to Toronto is the worst in North America for driving skill with what I routinely see and get irrationally angry at.
Turning into the wrong lane when two or more lanes turn in the same direction Speeding, sure have at it on the QEW, but the number of times I get people getting up my ass on the 406 where it is marked 80 due to the curves is insane. Red lights or advance greens that are no longer flashing, I am extremely cautious and have almost been hit a few times by these idiots.  Especially those who run advance greens that are over. My personal fave is also the people who don't know who has the right away when there is street parking on side streets. But fear not, most of the above issues will be addressed with the Region's plan and vision to make roads safer which will include red light cameras and speed cameras, sure these are great tools and the public will love the idea around them, but do some reading and find out how easily they can be calibrated for nefarious intentions when they become money makers for the region.  Also they won't do f*** all for the idiots on those little electric mopeds/scooters who don't need insurance, or a license plate to be on the road acting like they are a full sized vehicle making traffic slow behind them. 

Niagara is the gold medal winner  when it comes to bad driving.  Having driven in every province and almost every state, I honestly believe that Fort Erie to Toronto is the worst in North America for driving skill with what I routinely see and get irrationally angry at.
Turning into the wrong lane when two or more lanes turn in the same direction Speeding, sure have at it on the QEW, but the number of times I get people getting up my ass on the 406 where it is marked 80 due to the curves is insane. Red lights or advance greens that are no longer flashing, I am extremely cautious and have almost been hit a few times by these idiots.  Especially those who run advance greens that are over. My personal fave is also the people who don't know who has the right away when there is street parking on side streets. But fear not, most of the above issues will be addressed with the Region's plan and vision to make roads safer which will include red light cameras and speed cameras, sure these are great tools and the public will love the idea around them, but do some reading and find out how easily they can be calibrated for nefarious intentions when they become money makers for the region.  Also they won't do f*** all for the idiots on those little electric mopeds/scooters who don't need insurance, or a license plate to be on the road acting like they are a full sized vehicle making traffic slow behind them. 

But it isn't distracted if it is on the screen installed in your vehicle, only if you touch a device not embedded into your vehicle

Niagara is the gold medal winner  when it comes to bad driving.  Having driven in every province and almost every state, I honestly believe that Fort Erie to Toronto is the worst in North America for driving skill with what I routinely see and get irrationally angry at.
Turning into the wrong lane when two or more lanes turn in the same direction Speeding, sure have at it on the QEW, but the number of times I get people getting up my ass on the 406 where it is marked 80 due to the curves is insane. Red lights or advance greens that are no longer flashing, I am extremely cautious and have almost been hit a few times by these idiots.  Especially those who run advance greens that are over. My personal fave is also the people who don't know who has the right away when there is street parking on side streets. But fear not, most of the above issues will be addressed with the Region's plan and vision to make roads safer which will include red light cameras and speed cameras, sure these are great tools and the public will love the idea around them, but do some reading and find out how easily they can be calibrated for nefarious intentions when they become money makers for the region.  Also they won't do f*** all for the idiots on those little electric mopeds/scooters who don't need insurance, or a license plate to be on the road acting like they are a full sized vehicle making traffic slow behind them. 

But it isn't distracted if it is on the screen installed in your vehicle, only if you touch a device not embedded into your vehicle

Niagara is the gold medal winner  when it comes to bad driving.  Having driven in every province and almost every state, I honestly believe that Fort Erie to Toronto is the worst in North America for driving skill with what I routinely see and get irrationally angry at.
Turning into the wrong lane when two or more lanes turn in the same direction Speeding, sure have at it on the QEW, but the number of times I get people getting up my ass on the 406 where it is marked 80 due to the curves is insane. Red lights or advance greens that are no longer flashing, I am extremely cautious and have almost been hit a few times by these idiots.  Especially those who run advance greens that are over. My personal fave is also the people who don't know who has the right away when there is street parking on side streets. But fear not, most of the above issues will be addressed with the Region's plan and vision to make roads safer which will include red light cameras and speed cameras, sure these are great tools and the public will love the idea around them, but do some reading and find out how easily they can be calibrated for nefarious intentions when they become money makers for the region.  Also they won't do f*** all for the idiots on those little electric mopeds/scooters who don't need insurance, or a license plate to be on the road acting like they are a full sized vehicle making traffic slow behind them. 

Get a few more spinnerbaits ready for this year.
 

Get a few more spinnerbaits ready for this year.
 

Get a few more spinnerbaits ready for this year.
 

Get a few more spinnerbaits ready for this year.
 

There are no honest politicians no matter what party you want to win or aligns to your beliefs.  They are all crooks from the municipal level up through to the federal level.

Gas is a f***ing scam.
 
Last night I went out to fill my vehicle up and every station in St. Catharines instantly upped their price as soon as the first reports of a bomb hitting the ground.
 
Every station last night jumped 10 to 15 cents.  How the f**k is this not price gouging?
 
Did every station just receive more expensive gas?  No.  Just a government approved ability to rape your wallet.  Gas price goes up, government gets more money at all areas (sales, tax on businesses at year end, etc).
 
The price of tacos doesn't go up on Taco Tuesday.  You can argue supply and demand, but in that theory when a station has their tanks full, the price should be the lowest possible.

Welcome Newf.
 
While it may look safe, stay off the majority of the waters around Brock (Lake Moodie and Gibson) ... Ontario Hydro changes the water levels and they can drop up to a foot create an ice shelf that couldn't support a dog, let alone a human.  You best bets are the Welland Rec Canal, Dain City, and Renee Park on Martindale.  Martindale is dangerous though as there are plenty of hidden currents if you don't know the waters.

Welcome Newf.
 
While it may look safe, stay off the majority of the waters around Brock (Lake Moodie and Gibson) ... Ontario Hydro changes the water levels and they can drop up to a foot create an ice shelf that couldn't support a dog, let alone a human.  You best bets are the Welland Rec Canal, Dain City, and Renee Park on Martindale.  Martindale is dangerous though as there are plenty of hidden currents if you don't know the waters.

Good day out with Snags the other day. These gals were not camera shy 🤪
Fifteen lbs between them, longest 29 inches.