FYI, we dont write on each others walls in the boonies, that seems to be more of a city thing, but please, just let it go eh? Its getting really old, and I really dont think anyone else cares if I live in a rural area or on the corner of King and Younge.

Just my opinion, you can do what you want. The thing is, when you can actually be bothered to write about your own experience and opinions, it is interesting, generally thoughtfull and well written, which is how you have avoided my killfile so far, I just wish you would do it more often, rather than the cut and paste.

Iain

Well, this was an interesting thread, but seems to have degenerated into something personal. :lecture:

There is nothing too dangerous about, not in Ontario anyway. There is a type of rattlesnake, but its really rare...Missisagua rattler, found in a very few areas around Georgian Bay, but its almost extinct, and like most snakes, will flee given the chance. Out west of course there are Bigger Bears and the odd Cougar, but I doubt anyone is living in fear of them.

Yeah, the wasps look a bit different, and there are hornets as well, which are basically big wasps, but then the squirels here look different too, mostly big black ones, although you do see the odd grey or red one still.

As long as you are not unlucky and get West Nile or Lyme disease in the woods you have nothing to worry about, but them flies and mozzys sure are irritating. I have heard that some moose are driven literally crazy by them up north.

Iain

For those that can be bothered, my posts are there to be read/ignored/replied to, if you can be bothered at all. I read a lot of post, and choose the ones that need a reply.

What i don't do, is PERSONAL ATTACKS. Its pretty clear how i have chose not to reply to certain people's posts, if only some people will do the same.

The forum are not for personal attacks, if you've got beef with someone, PM it.

Excellent Thanks for the info Iain
Havent seen a racoon yet but I think I have experienced thier hanywork?
You know those wee green wheelie bins we use for the compostable garbage? well a couple of weeks ago I went out and found the edge of the lid actually gnawed through. I first thought this was the work of rats or something but when I saw the size of the gnaw marks I reckoned this rat must have been at least 6FT 250lbs Tattooed arms and would maybe answered to "sir".
Only joking but the give away was the tell tale footprints in the snow. Jees these guys MUST be hungry!
well at least I didnt encounter a Bear as I belive you did
I recall seeing a snapshot i think on one of your past posts,
looks ike the missus at 6:30am :scared:
he he
Not Really she's Marvellous


Thanks Kieran

Deer flies are similar to Black flies in that they both can deliver a painful bite. A Deer fly has stripped wings and is extremely persistent when it decides to feed on you - you have to kill it to stop it.

I won't tell her you said that if you dont Yep, that was my bear, I actually have it on video going from one side of the yard to the other (about 100 yards), but its too big to post...not to mention having understandably shaky camerawork too

The bin certainly sounds like racoons, talking about the bear picture, the reason we have that ugly compost tip in the background is because the 'coons kept on knocking over the fancy home depot composter! If you think that is bad, I know a family who had a family of Skunks...with protective mother and all.. move in under there sunroom Got rid of them by spraying fox urine all over the place...dont ask where they got the urine...aparantly they use if for hunting or something...

Am I the only expat here who has a problem with all the hunting that goes on here?...just not my thing I guess. Personally I think it would be fairer if the deer were armed too, make a fair fight of it, although the main hazard in the woods this time of year could well be getting shot by an overkeen marksman..every year they manage to wipe out a few of there own...natural selection in action perhaps

Iain

Those who have a problem with hunting, don't have to hunt - great eh?

Aye!
my buddy at work said that these flies like a taste of something foreign from time to time.
So I hope European cusine is off the Menu this season.
well until at least we have time to blend in (coming from Dull UK we look very pasty and pale ) we are very easily spotted, as a result these critters probably see us from miles away.
"Deet"? we will probably spend the summer wearing those outfits worn by Osama binladen's women with the wee letterbox slit to see out of.
NB. the use of the name above in This post will probably cause another orange alert south of the border he! he!

Many thanks
Kieran

Yes, you probably triggered alarms at the NSA. Now they'll be tapping your phones.

Better they come in with pig shit on there shoes than a gun....

It must be the Scouse in us.... because i have a problem with hunting......

Me too. It is often a topic of conversation, even in polite company. Something I've always found quite repulsive.

I will admit, however, to being something of a hypocrite: I did have a barbequed moose steak from a moose that a friend of mine hunted himself. It was delicious, although I felt guilty eating it.

Remember to drop that into your conversation next time


As a Londoner, there are no places to hunt there anyway , i have always hated the idea of killing an animal just for the fun of it, and its sad that people actually get their kicks from this.

If you are going to hunt, you might as well do it with bare hands with the animal, and see who comes out alive :scared:


cheers

Everyone will agree with you on that, except the janitor.