You know when one thinks of the price of gas one forgets the price of other things.  Take a look at these comparison prices.

Think a gallon of gas is expensive?
This makes one think, and also puts things in perspective.

Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 … $10.32 per gallon

Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ……….$9.52 per gallon

Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 ….. $10.17 per gallon

Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 ……… $10..00 per gallon

Brake Fluid 12 oz $3.15 …… $33.60 per gallon

Vick’s Nyquil 6 oz $8.35 … $178.13 per gallon

Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 .. $123.20 per gallon

Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 ……. . $25.42 per gallon

Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 …..$84.48 per gallon

And this is the REAL KICKER…
Evian water 9 oz $1.49..$21.19 per gallon! $21.19 for WATER and the buyers don’t even know the source
(Evian spelled backwards is Naive.)

A controversial CRTC decision that effectively imposed usage-based Internet billing on small service providers will be reversed. Well folks let me tell ya, for once we as a whole have pulled off a great victory for the little guy.  I have to say I am proud of each and every one of you, who took the time to sigh petitions and help spreading the word.  Makes my day and gives me a little more faith in human nature.  You did it folks.  See what happens when 357,000 people pull together. Well maybe I should say, lets just wait a wee bit longer to make sure. Looks good though.

Alright here is a link that will take you to a news video.  What you have to do to save time, is at the bottom of the video screen, slide the bar across to where it says 35 minutes. Watch the rest from there.  There is  a Bell shareholder on there that makes you angry but keep watching, it gets better when Teksavvy comes on there in defence of us little guys.  A definite watch. make sure you do.

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Money/Lang_&_O%27Leary_Exchange/1319430780/ID=1776171595

My son Karl sent me this link which he says is about the best write up, that explains ecactly what is happening with our internet. It is a bit long, so get yourself a nice hot chocolate, sit back and take a look. Worth while read and once done you will be up  to date.  Click Link below.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/5611/125/

Now here is a feller that in my mind is doing more for this world than any Power That Be ever did.  Who is he well take a look.

The new Superman has been cast, and the lucky actor to don the blue tights will be British actor Henry Cavill.

Cavill, 27, beat out reported rivals Jon Hamm and Joe Manganiello to star in the next yet-untitled Superman movie that Warner Bros. will release in December 2012.

Yep Superman. Seems to me that as long as I have been alive, a good number of years,  this fellow has and still is bringing folks to their TV sets and movie theatres in groves.  Why is this?? Simple.  The world needs a hero and always has needed a hero.

Yes Superman has done his part and will continue to do his part bringing truth and  justice to us mere mortals, in a way that no other can do. Great Feller and no more needs to be said.

Canada is losing the war on cheap contraband cigarettes.

Critics and activists say there is no other conclusion to be drawn, given that the number of smokers is holding steady and police, despite herculean efforts, are fighting a losing battle.

Health care officials across the country are standing by somewhat helplessly as a sea of illegal smokes washes over the country. .

Now reading this one would think that we are in really big trouble when it comes to folks smoking.  Let me enlighten you a touch here or should say let me sprout my opinion on what I believe is happening.

First off it seems now a days that it is ok for the Powers That Be to make drugs and sell them to us, but it isn’t ok for us to grow or produce our own for our own use.  That is actually what is really happening here in our world today.  It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realise that the more one puts regulations on things and the more they bring up laws of what is safe for us and what is not, the more folks will rebel, and, well, bottom line that is what they are doing or trying to do.  Trying to make folks stop smoking is like telling a young child that, that cookie sitting in front of him or her with the chocolate on top is bad for you and you can’t have it.  Let me tell you, soon as you turn your head that cookie will be gone, down the hatch simple as that.   Thing is folks we aren’t children, or are we?  I am inclined to believe though that is what the Powers That Be would like you to believe.  Same as guns here in Canada.  The more restrictions they put upon folks the more guns will be smuggled into this country.  I wouldn’t hesitate to bet there is truck loads of them just waiting for someone to pick them up somewhere. Same goes for cigarettes.    We are humans, and dam, even in the bible,  if that is what you believe in,  says we were given free will to do with our lives as we so choose.    At any rate, what I am trying to say here is, that if the Powers That Be keep on trying to force their beliefs and things down our throats, the more folks will take it upon themselves and go the opposite way. They will seek out places to buy what they want and that’s that. No Power on earth will stop them.    It has been that way since the beginning of time and will continue on being that way.   The newspapers are full of articles that say things are bad, but in reality they aren’t, folks are just trying to survive the way they choose,  not the way of others.   Huh, and I was only going to say a couple words on the subject.  My Opinion only as usual.

The federal government is being formally asked to overturn a CRTC decision that will force smaller Internet service providers to charge similar usage-based fees as Bell, Rogers and Shaw.

Hmmm, lets hope now the Feds will do something about it other than just sit back and let this continue to happen.   If not well lets say this, election time isn’t far off.   Keep on writing them letters folks maybe just maybe they might hear us.   My Opinion Only

Another good article concerning our Internet is here take a look and don’t forget to sign the petition going round.  Every little bit helps.  You folks are the only ones that can help stop this tragedy that is about to happen.  Below I put a link to the place you can sigh the Petition easy simple only takes a second.  Also the article below that for you to read at your leisure.

http://openmedia.ca/meter

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/114520504.html

Here is a link that will take you to where you can read what is about to happen to our Internet.  For those that like the Internet as we now know it, read it through, then at the bottom where it says , Stop The Meter, click on that an sign the petition.   What these folks are trying to do will be the down fall of everything that the Internet stands for, simple as that, along with the little servers going out of business and them making millions of $$$$$$.  So now it is time to do your part.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/a-metered-internet-is-a-regulatory-failure/article1881250/

Attractions Marketing Information Session

Wednesday February 2^nd, 2011

9:30 – 11:30 am

Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre

185 Cherokee Lane, Gravenhurst

OR

Thursday February 10^th, 2011

9:30 – 11:30 am

West Parry Sound District Museum

17 George Street, Parry Sound

The meetings have been designed to introduce you to RTO12, to develop strong partnerships and to coordinate attractions in the region.

Each meeting will include:

• The plans being considered for attractions in the region;
• Ways for you to become involved with the RTO12 Attractions Committee;
• A presentation on Social Media and how you can take advantage of this RTO12 lead program to support your marketing efforts;
• An opportunity to meet with some of the key players and attraction partners in RTO12.

One of our goals is to double tourism receipts by 2020.  To accomplish this we are looking for interested individuals to participate on an RTO12 Attractions Committee to help develop future plans and shape attractions in RTO12.

Who We Are:

Regional Tourism Organization 12 (RTO12) is one of the 13 RTO’s set in place by the Ministry of Tourism & Culture to identify and implement regional priorities allowing for more consistent marketing of tourism in Ontario.

Region 12 coverage area includes Algonquin Park, Almaguin Highlands, Georgian Bay Country, Muskoka and the Township of South Algonquin.

Our Mandates:

Our mandates are: leadership and strategic planning, developing strong partnerships and collaboration, investment attractions, innovation, marketing, workforce development and skills training.

For more information:

Phone: 705-645-2512

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rto12.ca

Take a look at this next line that came out today in the news.

The number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits fell 0.8 per cent in November from the previous month to 673,650, Statistics Canada said Thursday.

Now with them saying this, it kind of makes one think that more folks are getting jobs and that the economy is on an upswing.  My way of looking at it is, that their unemployment has just run out and no longer on the system, so the Powers That Be figure they went back to work, but in reality a lot are still out of work.  Hope I am wrong.  My Opinion Only.



Today children under five are more comfortable playing computer games than tying their own shoelaces.

Practical skills in children are increasingly being lost, with tradition skills being replaced by , well I don’t know really.

Well thought I would add a couple links and a map here for the Argyle Riders, our snowmobile club here in Port Loring. The map below shows the trails and where one can get gas, repairs, food , or what ever while in our area.  Oh and don’t forget to stop by our gift shop located at 11588 our 911 number out front on HWY 522 Port Loring, can’t miss it just look for the big sign out front of our home.  Second house on the right heading west, just past the Shell station. Click Picture of map to enlarge and link to go to the Argyle Web Site.  Now…..get you there and have some fun.  Oh and don’t forget your trail pass for 2011.

http://www.argyleriders.com/index.html

http://www.jakesrestaurant.ca/

http://theoldcraftsman.com/

The Link below  shows where all the Animal and Bird Deaths are happening here on earth.   Just hover your mouse over the selected areas and a pop up will come up and tell you what it is all about.  Pretty interesting I thought take a look. Click Link Below

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=201817256339889828327.0004991bca25af104a22b