Finally frozen enough

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** January 29, 2007, 02:30:20 AM

The lake across the road from my house has finally frozen enough for people to skate on. It's been a few years since it was solid enough, but now it's got at least 7-8 inches over the whole thing. I can't skate due to some busted joints, but it was nice to see some other folks getting out there to enjoy it.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2007, 02:32:09 AM

Funny thing is, my siberian husky won't go on the ice. Poor guy has never really spent any time on the ice and so he's a little scared of it. He knows that this is the place where we normally go swimming and it confuses him that he's walking on water!

Def

inkster · **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2007, 02:57:50 AM

These pics look familiar

bobofish · **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:58:27 AM

I'd say that's a sign of a pretty smart dog frankly. It means he's thinking both concretely and abstractly, and knows that places and things are associated. I've met some dogs that don't have the first idea of anything, and think that if it quacks like a duck, it must be a squirrel.

You should see some of the dogs here in LA; it's like they had lobotomies at birth.

J-sews · **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2007, 03:56:13 AM

Quote from: bobofish on February 05, 2007, 01:58:27 AM

I'd say that's a sign of a pretty smart dog frankly. It means he's thinking both concretely and abstractly, and knows that places and things are associated. I've met some dogs that don't have the first idea of anything, and think that if it quacks like a duck, it must be a squirrel.

You should see some of the dogs here in LA; it's like they had lobotomies at birth.

In my experience, the behavior of the dog says a lot about its owner.

hawkchucker · **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2007, 01:58:30 AM

Hey the dog has its own personality. I mean I had a black lab that hated the water!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2007, 02:01:41 AM

That's funny- I know of another black lab that doesn't like water...

Def

hawkchucker · **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2007, 10:36:04 PM

Yah she was a wierd dog. great about kids and hunting but NEVER went even next to the water.

bobofish · **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2007, 09:55:47 AM

I have a golden lab that's petrified of water. He's adopted, so I'm guessing he had some serious abuse issues early on.

hawkchucker · **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2007, 09:59:54 PM

Most likely that is the case, cuz i got mine that way and it certainly was abused by water. The prior owner used to keep her outside 24/7 and sprayed her when she barked. Even in the winter.

Funny thing is he never complained when I took her from him. I was lucky and had 13 great years with her.

Just take good care of him, He might allways be afraid of water, but they know when they are with someone who cares.

Dunc · **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:31:04 AM

Had to go to hospital yesterday for a scan ( nothing to worry about , I was very ill 11 years ago and I have to have a scan every year to make sure it doesnt come back ) .Anyway I had the choice of two hospitals to go to , first one was the main hospital in the nearest main city ( Norwich ) about 25 miles away , second was a smaller hospital on the coast about 15 miles north ( Cromer ) .I chose the latter as I wanted to visit the lifeboat museum and have chips on the pier . English chips are what you guys in the U.S call fries but are thicker and fatter then fries and softer

Anyway although it wasnt as cold as Canada it was flipping freezing and the wind was comming straight off the North Sea , its funny as Its only 15miles from where I live and I look out on the same Sea

but it seemed colder , maybe cause we were a bit higher

. heres a few pics I took

Sorry to ramble on

And for those interested I EDC'd a Vic Swisstool RS and a Climber

Dunc

prime77 · **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:25:24 AM

Sweet pics Dunc, almost makes me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing

Glad everything went well at the hospital

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2007, 01:09:56 PM

Oops... apparently I forgot to post!

I looked at these yesterday and thought the pics were so nice I called my wife away from whatever crappy TV show she was watching to have a look!

There's all kinds of museums and stuff like that here as well, but very little of it is that nice.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2007, 03:02:21 PM

That sea looks really big to me......and the boat looks really small.

I have absolutely no problem with being a landlubber!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2007, 03:21:46 PM

I agree- the ocean is really nice to look at when you are standing on solid ground!

Def

Dunc · **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2007, 04:09:44 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys . As I type this I am sitting by the fire with a mug of tea trying to warm up after being out in that rather large sea in a boat thats alot smaller ( but an awfull lot faster) then the one in the pics . Roll on the summer

This pic was taken in september when it was a bit warmer

Duncan

Dunc · **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2007, 05:00:32 PM

Ok just got these pics , they were taken today but not by me as I was in the boat . Diver recovery training.

Cheers

Dunc

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2007, 07:06:56 PM

Very cool!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:00:21 PM

Most impressive Dunc!

(Afraid the only job for me on that squad would be to drive the blue tractor.) $:-\$

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Bob and I will be glad to help if any ships sink on dry land!

Def

Dunc · **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2007, 10:06:54 AM

The start of another day , not as cold today either

Dunc

Dunc · **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2007, 09:33:43 AM

Just found this on my hardrive and as this thread has taken on a bit of a nautical theme thought I'd post for you

Dunc

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2007, 01:34:28 PM

Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink....

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:35:27 AM

Dunc only saves victims who are dragged to the bottom by the weight of their SwissTools!

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2007, 03:46:11 AM

Funny you should mention the Batman Utility Belt. I was always accused of being overly prepared as well when I used to do security work. I have qualifications and certificates well into the double digits and carried equipment for almost everything- at one point I actually had to hang stuff on a drop-leg sheath because I needed the room on my belt for other stuff! Mind you, I wear a much bigger belt now....

Def

J-sews · **Reply #25 on:** February 26, 2007, 04:20:32 AM

Quote from: Defender on February 26, 2007, 03:46:11 AM

....Mind you, I wear a much bigger belt now....

Def

I'm sure that is on purpose though, to allow you to carry more gear, right? Right?

Dunc · **Reply #26 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:58:37 PM

Quote from: lonediver on February 26, 2007, 03:52:04 PM

Dunc ,

Are those rigid keel Avons in the pics ? How are they ?

Yes its an Avon 5.4 metre Searider , with double skinned flooding hull with a Mariner 75hp outboard. Our new boat which is still being fitted out is a Avon Adventure - A 580 Open with commercial tubes and sealed hull , with a 90hp Mercury .

Dunc

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