Here is a bit of interesting information. Relating to stores that are closing in part. Pretty amazing really but understandable. Take a look.
Staples, Radio Shack, Albertsons, Abercrombie & Fitch, Barnes & Noble, J.C. Penney, Toys “R” Us, Sweetbay Supermarket, Loehmann’s, Sears, Quiznos, Sbarro. Other retailers in trouble include Ruby Tuesday’s, Red Lobster (which could be spun off into another brand altogether) and Ralphs, a subsidiary of food seller Kroger.
Really Good Article had sent to me thought I would share. Touch long but worth the read.
Sincerely,
David
District Representative and Water Management Division.
Here is the actual response sent back by Mr. DeVries:
Re: DEQ File
No.. 97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec. 20; Lycoming County
Dear Mr. Price,
Your certified letter dated 11/17/12 has been handed to me. I am the legal landowner but not the Contractor at 2088 Dagget Lane , Trout Run, Pennsylvania .
A couple of beavers are in the process of constructing and maintaining two wood ‘debris’ dams across the outlet stream of my Spring Pond. While I did not pay for, authorize, nor supervise their dam project, I think they would be highly offended that you call their skillful use of natures building materials ‘debris.’
I would like to challenge your department to attempt to emulate their dam project any time and/or any place you choose. I believe I can safely state there is no way you could ever match their dam skills, their dam resourcefulness, their dam ingenuity, their dam persistence, their dam determination and/or their dam work ethic.
These are the beavers/contractors you are seeking. As to your request, I do not think the beavers are aware that they must first fill out a dam permit prior to the start of this type of dam activity.
My first dam question to you is:
(1) Are you trying to discriminate against my Spring Pond Beavers, or
(2) Do you require all beavers throughout this State to conform to said dam request?
If you are not discriminating against these particular beavers, through the Freedom of Information Act, I request completed copies of all those other applicable beaver dam permits that have been issued. (Perhaps we will see if there really is a dam violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated.)
I have several dam concerns. My first dam concern is, aren’t the beavers entitled to legal representation? The Spring Pond Beavers are financially destitute and are unable to pay for said representation — so the State will have to provide them with a dam lawyer.
The Department’s dam concern that either one or both of the dams failed during a recent rain event, causing flooding, is proof that this is a natural occurrence, which the Department is required to protect. In other words, we should leave the Spring Pond Beavers alone rather than harassing them and calling them dam names.
If you want the damed stream ‘restored’ to a dam free-flow condition please contact the beavers — but if you are going to arrest them, they obviously did not pay any attention to your dam letter, they being unable to read English.
In my humble opinion, the Spring Pond Beavers have a right to build their unauthorized dams as long as the sky is blue, the grass is green and water flows downstream. They have more dam rights than I do to live and enjoy Spring Pond. If the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection lives up to its name, it should protect the natural resources (Beavers) and the environment (Beavers’ Dams).
So, as far as the beavers and I are concerned, this dam case can be referred for more elevated enforcement action right now. Why wait until 1/31/2013? The Spring Pond Beavers may be under the dam ice by then and there will be no way for you or your dam staff to contact/harass them.
In conclusion, I would like to bring to your attention to a real environmental quality, health, problem in the area It is the bears! Bears are actually defecating in our woods. I definitely believe you should be persecuting the defecating bears and leave the beavers alone. If you are going to investigate the beaver dam, watch your dam step! The bears are not careful where they dump!
Being unable to comply with your dam request, and being unable to contact you on your dam answering machine, I am sending this response to your dam office.
THANK YOU,
RYAN & THE DAM BEAVERS
Hi Everyone,
Environment Canada has recently given AquaBounty, an American company, permission to produce genetically-modified salmon eggs on a commercial scale. Now, there is only one step left before mutant fish hits our dinner plates — approval from Health Canada to allow GMO salmon for Canadian consumption.
If Health Canada approves GMO salmon, a new breed of farmed fish will soon be at your local grocer or seafood restaurant without you even recognizing it. Let’s tell Health Canada to reject mutant fish for human consumption in our country.
You can tell Health Canada that we don’t want GMO fish in our stores and restaurants here: http://action.sumofus.org/a/gmo-salmon-health-canada-rejection-franken-fish/?sub=mtl
Between allowing GMO salmon and the licensing of Norwegian fish farms on the BC coast, our government seems to be doing everything it can to destroy one of our great resources – wild salmon.
Please sign this petition to try to prevent the sale of GMO salmon in Canada.
Another item that gets me going, one of many these days it seems, is what is reported in the news here in Canada, or the USA for that matter. When one opens a paper today or searches on the Net relating to news what do they see? What they see is what is happening in other countries other than ours. Oh a few things pop up now and then like our weather, or some things on politics, but hardly ever do we see what is happening right here in our own country. For myself I couldn’t care less what is happening in other countries and if truth be known I believe we should stay out of others affairs and let them fend for themselves. All this help to other countries in my eyes doesn’t really help, it makes things worse as the more we do the more they become dependant on others instead of themselves. Like us here in this country, soon as one gets the sniffles today they run out and get the flu shot or see a doctor not realizing for one minute that they could treat themselves quite easily. Folks don’t seem to realize that no doctor in the world knows your body better than you do. Not only do we let others sway our minds with our health we also do it with thousand of other things. What a shame. I know…I guess it is easier to let others do things for you but……it isn’t what is good for you let me tell ya. Have a good day, and as usual, my opinion only. GW
Good Morning. Well looks like we got some weather warnings up for Port Loring & District. Lots of snow is in the forecast with some pretty high winds coming in later on in the day. Forecast: Snow, very unsettled. For all your weather information click here…http://www.loringlsb.ca/weather-station/
For those wanting to do some ice fishing today, the old weather stick says the best time to be out there will be from…10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Then again a bit later from…3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
News For Port Loring
Highway 522 is snow covered with icy sections with some drifts blowing in here and there. Care should be taken for sure if out and about. Myself thinking it is a good day to stay in where it is warm and relax until the storm is over. Suppose to clear up later on this afternoon or into tonight. So, have to see.
On another note I am looking for a good Excalibur Crossbow if one has for a reasonable price. Thinking I might just give it a try next hunting season. A new one costs around 545.00 at Bass Pro Shop, so if something doesn’t come along I guess I will go for a drive. Lots of time yet though so will wait for a bit to see what is out there. If you have one that you are selling or know of one let me know at [email protected]. Enjoy your day my friends. GW
Well another year is upon us that the Powers To Be are out there promoting and pushing these Flu shots on folks. First off as most of you know, I don’t believe in them. All the hype that has been put out to folks getting them to take this shot as far as I am concerned isn’t worth a grain of salt. The day is coming I believe that a lot of folks will pay dearly. In saying this I hope I am wrong, but I don’t think so. The best defence against the cold and flu is to stay warm, eat right,, fresh air, don’t touch your hands anywhere near your face and wash your hands for two minutes when arriving home from being out in public. Also one can take some extra precautions by taking a good brand of vitamin D 3. I have done this for over forty years and have never caught the Flu. Colds is hard to eliminate though as most folks never stay home till they are well. Seems folks today just don’t care any-more, other than for themselves. Harsh point but the truth. Enjoy your day my friends.
Well been awhile since my last post. Not that there is anything wrong, just been busy with other things. Today in the news they now are saying something that I have been trying to tell folks for years. If anything it causes more problems than it fixes. In saying this I am afraid it has already done a great deal of harm to us humans. Take a look at the article.
After more than 40 years of study, the U.S. government said Monday it has no evidence that the antibacterial chemicals used in countless common soaps and washes help prevent the spread of germs, and it is reviewing research suggesting they may pose health risks.
The best thing one can do to prevent colds and flu’s is wash your hands using a good natural soap, don’t touch your eyes, ears or mouth when out in public, eat right and stay warm. Never I an I say never let yourself get cold. Head especially along with your throat and feet. Do this and you will stay relatively healthy through out the winter months, when there is no sun to protect us. For your counter tops when cooking use straight vinegar. Nothing on this planet is any better. Enjoy your day. GW
Pretty Good Article
Wish I’d thought of this!
Elder Banking… !
Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86
year old woman.
The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in
the New York Times.
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Dear Sir:
I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which
I endeavoured to pay my plumber last month.
By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed
between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the
funds needed to honour it..
I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my
entire pension, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for
only eight years.
You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of
opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty
for the inconvenience caused to your bank.
My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this
incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways. I noticed
that whereas I personally answer your telephone calls and letters,
— when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal,
overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has
become.
From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a
flesh-and-blood person.
My mortgage and loan repayments will therefore and
hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank, by
check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your
bank whom you must nominate.
Be aware that it is an OFFENCE under the Postal Act for any
other person to open such an envelope.
Please find attached an Application Contact which I require
your chosen employee to complete.
I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know
as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no
alternative.
Please note that all copies of his or her medical history
must be countersigned by a Notary Public, and the mandatory details
of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and
liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof.
In due course, at MY convenience, I will issue your
employee with a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with
me.
I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but,
again, I have modelled it on the number of button presses required of
me to access my account balance on your phone bank service.
As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Let me level the playing field even further.
When you call me, press buttons as follows:
IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIALING, PRESS THE STAR (*) BUTTON FOR ENGLISH
#1. To make an appointment to see me
#2. To query a missing payment.
#3. To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there.
#4 To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping.
#5. To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am
attending to nature.
#6. To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home.
#7. To leave a message on my computer, a password to access
my computer is required.
Password will be communicated to you at a later date to
that Authorized Contact mentioned earlier.
#8. To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through 10
#9. To make a general complaint or inquiry.
The contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention
of my automated answering service.
#10. This is a second reminder to press* for English.
While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait,
uplifting music will play for the duration of the call.
Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also
levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new
arrangement.
May I wish you a happy, if ever so slightly less
prosperous, New Year?
Your Humble Client
And remember: Don’t make old people mad. We don’t like
being old in the first place, so it doesn’t take much to …. us off.
Interesting article. Take A Look
Bill #C-428 [THANKS TO RUBY DHALLA AND BOB RAE]
Only if you disagree with this Bill … Pass this message along.
This bill should not have seen the light of day … And yet it will receive second reading at the next sitting of parliament.
Please read the bill and make your own decision. If you disagree with the bill send this to everyone over the age of 50 in your address book … Or those who may be turning 50 in a few years.
Hopefully by letting your member of parliament know your feelings on the bill it will be defeated.
If you agree with the bill you don’t need to do anything..
Bill C-428 will allow recent immigrants to apply for OAS in 3 years instead of the existing 10.
This bill had first reading in the house on June 18, 2009. It was seconded by Bob Rae! MP Ms Ruby Dhalla who introduced the bill represents the riding of Brampton whose population is mainly East Indian (i.e., Muslim). Right now you have to have lived in Canada for 10 years in order to qualify for Old Age Security. She wants the time reduced to 3 years. Thousands could come to Canada when they are 62 years old never having worked or contributed to this country’s tax system etc. and qualify for full Old Age Security benefits. 10 years minimum is reasonable – 3 is not!
Look this up Google C-428 and you will see this bill has only one purpose and that is to ‘featherbed’ a select group of people for votes.
I certainly hope this bill does not get passed. It is about time we called our
elected MP’s to ask them to NOT support this bill. Their response may be one factor in helping us determine who gets elected in the next election.
Keep on reading and then ACT!
What Can You Do?
1. Spread the message to family friends and e-mail buds.
2. Write letters send e-mails to all your list and call Members of Parliament
It is time Canada looked after it’s vets and long-term citizens before tossing OUR hard-earned money around on people who have no right to this money, never having paid taxes or contributed to our economy. If a family wishes to bring elderly relatives here and are willing to waive their own right to collect these funds in order that the elderly relatives can receive them … Fine.
Otherwise do not expect the Canadian taxpayers to do it.
There are too many people abusing the generosity of the Canadian people. We need to stop this NOW. We, our children and our grand children currently owe the global investment community over $500 billion dollars … The sum of our accumulated National Debt that is never publicized.
Now READ THIS…
Canada Pensions… Only in Canada
* It is interesting to know that the federal Government of Canada allows :
a.. A monthly pension of : $1,890.00 to a simple refugee
b. plus: 580.00 in social aid
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A grand total of : $2,470.00 monthly
X 12 months
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$28,920.00 annual income
By comparison the Old Age Pension of a senior citizen who has contributed to the development of Our Beautiful Big Country during 40 or 50 years CANNOT receive more than :
a. Amount/month $1,012.00 in Old Age Pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement
x 12 months
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$12,144.00 annual income
A difference of : $16,776.00 per year
* Perhaps our senior citizens should ask for the Status of Refugee
instead of applying for Old Age Pension.
* Let us send this message to as many Canadians as possible and maybe the allowance of refugee could then be reduced to $1,012.00 and that of our Canadian pensioners (who actually deserve it) raised to $2,470.00 per month…the money that they have been paying in income taxes for 40 or 50 years — INCREDIBLE NONSENSE !!!
OUR CANADIAN SENIOR CITIZENS DESERVE BETTER
Morning. Well nice looking day out there. Coat is needed if going out but fresh air is all around us. For all your weather information you can click here...http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/
For those wanting to do some deer hunting today, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from…8:30 AM – 9:30 AM then again from..2:00 PM- 4:00 PM/. Should be a pretty good day I give it a two buck rating out of four.
News For Port Loring
Quiet as usual around town. Folks are gearing up though for Black Friday, biggest shopping day before Christmas in the USA. Some would like you to believe it hasn’t come to Canada but it doesn’t take much looking around to see that they are wrong and it is here. I for one do most of my shopping when it arrives and have found one can get more deals then than on Boxing Day. But to each their own I always say. Good prices I take advantage of. Have a great day my friends and stay safe if out hunting or anywhere for that matter.
Good morning. Well a touch cooler here in Port Loring This morning. OK by me as the colder it gets the sooner all the cold and flu bugs leave us. For all your weather information you can click here...http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/
For those wanting to get out there and do some hunting today the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from…8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Then once again a bit later on in the day from…2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
News For Port Loring & District
Quiet around town these days with it being deer hunting season. I have to say I did quite well this year with bringing down a good size ten pointer buck. In actuality it was so nice I had the head done up along with the skin. Always wanted one so now got one for the living room. Some I know it is not their cup of tea, but for us up here in the north for most, it is a part of our normal day living.. I look at this way. I do not hunt for sport, I hunt for the meat and if a really nice one comes along I take it even one step further and instead of discarding the skins and head I have a taxidermist do them up professionally. Nothing goes to waste. So all an all I have had a great year and, yea…it isn’t over yet. I won’t be going back out till the weekend as got some things to do but will try my best to finish the hunt off come Saturday and Sunday with my friends the Booth.s and others. So far this year one Doe and two nice size Bucks. Enjoy your day my friends and stay safe.
Well looking like a nice day heading our way. Could see a few flurries but nothing to be concerned about. At least not for our area. For all your weather information click here…http://www.loringlsb.ca/weather-station/
For those of you that want to do some hunting today the old weather stick says the best time to be out there will be from….11:30 AM – 1:00 PM then again from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
News For Port Loring
I spoke on medicinal plants and things at the Horticultural society here in town last night. Had a good turn out and I have to say my wife and I really enjoyed the whole evening. Thanks for the invite. Hunting is going well this year so far. Got two really nice Bucks hanging and almost one more yesterday. I say almost as Randy got close. So will see how things goes today, heading out in a few minutes. Stay safe if your out there and enjoy the day. GW.
Morning. Well rain seems to have stopped some with just a smell of light snow. Nothing really to take into consideration. For all your weather information click here….http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/
For those wanting to do some hunting the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from…11:00 AM and then once again a bit later at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Could be a great day if my calculations are right on the money. Has been for the past few days so far.
News For Port Loring
Lots of folks out hunting this year. Cars & Trucks all along 522 with folks heading off back into the bush. I have to say I am very fortunate having the Booth family as friends to hunt with, as being private land, it kind of takes the worry out of who and where the other hunters around a feller. Not to forget they all are a great bunch of folks to hunt with. So….2 Bucks down so far, will go and see if we can get another couple today. If so everyone should have lots of meet in the freezer for winter and next summer. Enjoy your day my friends and stay safe.
Morning. Well looks like a few showers might be coming into the area. For all your weather information click here…http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/
For those wanting to do some hunting the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from….9:30 AM – 11:30 AM then once again from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
News For Port Loring
Hope you all are enjoying the hunt. We at the Booth’s Farm have two nice bucks hanging so far. I took down a really nice buck yesterday weighing in over 200 pounds. Call it a trophy buck as it was in perfect condition. Ten pointer. Going to have Cathy’s Brother do the head up so I have it for the wall. It is so nice one just couldn’t discard it. So come next summer should be really nice added feature for our home. Today… well, have to see how the weather holds out. If rain holds off should make for a good day. Jack Ross got the other buck nice one also. So we are doing really well so far this year. All bucks were taken down within the times I share with you folks. Stay safe and enjoy your day.
Not to cold of a day out there waking up this morning. Temperatures reaching up to 40 For all your weather information you can click here….http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/
For those wanting to head on out and do some deer hunting this morning the old weather stick says the best times to out there will be from: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM then once again a bit later from..1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
News For Port Loring
Well had a good day yesterday. Went out with the Booth Family and right off Jack from our group picked up a nice Buck.. So meat will be on his table come winter.. Still lots of time left for us other old timers to pick one, so will see how we do today. Heading out in a few minutes. Was nice out there yesterday but I have to say the wind was cold and seemed to go right through a fellow. Going to put an extra sweater on this morning. Can always take it off. Enjoy your day my friend.
Good morning. Looking like a nice day is shaping up for the Deer Hunt. Should see some sunshine and in actuality just perfect weather. For all your weather information you can click here…. http://www.loringlsb.com/weather-station/
For those heading out this morning to do some hunting, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from… 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM then once again from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
News For Port Loring
Well Deer Season opens today and I suspect the bushes over flowing with hunters for the next two weeks. At least going by the four wheelers that have been going past my house. Never seen so many, in all shapes an forms. Good to see folks out an about though as that is what life is all about. So in saying all that I wish you all luck in your hunt and hope you all get meat for the freezer. I am headin’ out in a bit with Kerry to his family’s farm and will do so for the week, Will try and post here as things happen and when I can. On closing I am hoping you all stay safe out there. Take care on what you are seeing before you shoot and use all them skills that was taught to you from where ever. Enjoy your day my friends.
Good morning. Well some high winds are upon us here in Port Loring this morning. Also some heavy rain though the night and on and off this morning. For all your weather information you can click here…http://www.loringlsb.ca/weather-station/
For those of you wanting to do some hunting in spite of the not so good day, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from…10:00 AM and 12:00 PM then again from…4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
News For Port Loring
Good day to be inside. Good ting about the not so good weather is it isn’t cold outside. Not so good for hunting season which is closing in on us for Monday morning. But one never really knows, all depends on how the deer are feeling on these days. If hungry or in need of getting rid of some energy they will be up and about. Myself I will be heading out with the Booth Family and will hunt for the week. Things goes right will put some meat in the freezer for winter. I have to say I enjoy going out with Kerry and his family and friends, nice folks and great to hunt with. Lots of laughs and well…just great company. Looking forward to it. Enjoy your day my friends.
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Good morning. Hope all is well with every one this morning. Myself fit as a just tuned fiddle. Weather is a bit cloudy and some rain is in the forecast. Touch cool too and one could put a bit of heat on to take the dampness out of the old bones and ones home. For all your weather information click here…Port Loring Weather Station
For those wanting to do some hunting today, the old weather stick of knowledge says the best times to be out there will be from… 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM then again from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. We have a: New Moon, in the sky at night at 0%
News For Port Loring & District
For those that are interested I, George Walters will be speaking at the, Callander Horticultural Society in Callander at the Community Centre, on Swale Street. October 16, 2013, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. I will speak on medicinal plants along with a story or two and answer your questions when finished. I will also be signing books afterwards. Why not drop by and bring a friend…all is welcome. Enjoy your day my friends.
Good morning. Well another cool morning. Got down to 32 degrees last night with a frost. For all your weather information click here… Port Loring Weather Station
On another note those that would like to get out there and do some fishing today, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from… 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Out of a five fish rating I would give it a three. Will get better though in the coming days. Should take advantage of it too as colder temperatures after this warm spell is on the way. Not tellin’ you what to do now, don’t think that. Just one has to take advantage of certain days or one does without.
News For Port Loring & District
Not to much to report around town. Things are quite quiet but for those that are interested in seeing the colors the leave are showing off as I speak. I figure end of the week we will be right in the middle of all its splendor. Again one has to take advantage of these things as they happen or….well…..you miss out. Today is firewood day here at our home, going to see if I can get a few cords tucked away for what surely lies ahead. Was going to do it yesterday or start on it but got sidetracked with the mowing for the last time. Needed it too. Have a great day my friends. GW