Re: MERRY CRISTMAS - Ice Fishing

[M.W.Foscue]

Tim,

Thanks for the technical "Ice Fishing 101".

What kinds of fish do you catch this time of year at the bottom of the lake?

How big are they?

Do you catch & release?  Or take home?

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Ziegler
Sent: Dec 26, 2020 7:13 AM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

Hey Bill, and others that don't get to enjoy the good things in life. 

Fishing 101

I actually take the very scientific approach to fishing and when it's safe.  

I listen to the ice thickness reports and once I see plenty of others out fishing I get brave and go. lol

I'm not big about standing in the cold either so I have a potable 6 X 8 portable (folding) Clam brand fish house.

I have gas power auger, to cut the holes and once we've drilled the first hole or so we clean out the ice fragments

with a ice skimmer or scoop. 

Here is where I can technically measure the ice. I have an extremely accurate measuring device to get the exact thickness

of the Ice. My handle for my ice skimmer. If I cant reach the bottom edge of the ice with the skimmer I feel pretty confident 

the ice is thick enough to support my vehicle and us along with our equipment. 

We do walk out from time to time if we start fishing early enough in the season and the lakes are not so big

that you can't see across the lake. 

So once the first hole is drilled we set up the house and pull it over the first hole mark the rest fo the hole with the 

auger, move the house off, drill the rest of the hole, clean them out with skimmer and pull the house the back over

the holes and now we are ready. 

Then I light my SunFlower heater set that up and commence setting up the jig sticks (ice fishing rods).

find the depth of the water with a another super scientific measuring device a lead weight with a clip on it to clamp on the

hook I'm using. Send it down to the bottom of the lake then pull it up using the spread of my arms to 

measure what we refer to as arm lenghts. Most people know their height and your arm lengths from tip to tip should

be close to your height and if count arm lengths you now know how deep the water is there.

 Now we slide our bobbler up approx 2 feet  so your hook dangles about 2 feet from the bottom, bait the hooks with either minnow's of wax worms. 

Let the hook and line into water and comence fishing. Jigging from time to time to entice the fish to bit your hook. 

Now pour your coffee, grab your chips or snacks and enjoy. 

Fishing 101 explained in a short form lol.

Kind Regards,

Timothy J. Ziegler

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On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 12:42 AM <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> wrote:

I know nothing of ice fishing for obvious reasons . so how do you tell the ice is thick enough to walk or drive on to go ice fishing

And once you got the hole cut how do you stop it refreezing over while your fishing basically please give me an ice fishing lesson 101

 

Bill 

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From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Tim Ziegler
Sent: Saturday, 26 December 2020 3:17 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

Hey Mac 

Last email for the night. I am almost ready for ice fishing yes indeed. I gave my one Son Ice fishing equipment for Christmas and that 

could only mean one thing right?  You guessed it he wants me to take him. Better let the ice get a bit thicker though. 

Have a blessed night Mac. Glad you got a good sense of humour.  

Kind Regards,

 

Timothy J. Ziegler

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On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 9:55 PM M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

LoL!

Ha! - they eventually let us "commoners" own them.  After WWII, the GI's fell in love with them.

The first one brought to the US (as the "story"/history goes) was actually brought by Helen Keller.  She was in Japan on a cultural exchange mission(?).  The Japanese Minister of Culture(?) gave her one as a departure gift (NOT a "seeing eye dog" kind of gift.).  It was sort of akin to one of our national officials giving a Bald Eagle to a departing dignitary.  The Akita is still HIGHLY regarded in Japan - for good reason as Ron Taylor mentioned.

Here's wishing all ya'll a Wonderful fun-filled Weekend!  (Go ice fishing Tim Z. - and take the cats with you.  Make them catfish!  LoL!)

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Ziegler
Sent: Dec 25, 2020 7:25 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

So your Royal Highness where does that put you my friend?   LOL 

Kind Regards,

 

Timothy J. Ziegler

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On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 3:39 PM M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Thanks, Bill.

She's 120 lbs - and about 28" (72cm) at her front shoulder).

Couldn't ask for a better dog.  We are "sold" on the Akita breed. 

They originated in Japan - where only the Emperor & "royalty" could own them. 

Bred to hunt bear & deer in their northern prefect (Akita Prefect).

Very loyal and a good "guard dog" - even w/ children.

Look up the movie about an Akita - "Hachi - A Dog's Tale" - staring Richard Gere.

Watch it with your kids & grandchildren.  Excellent movie for that - all will enjoy. (Cats might not like it!  LoL!!)

Blessngs  all.

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: bulke...@mmnet.com.au
Sent: Dec 25, 2020 1:58 AM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: MERRY CRISTMAS

Lovely dog I love big dogs

 

Bill

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From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of M.W.Foscue
Sent: Friday, 25 December 2020 5:12 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

Curtis,

 

Love it!  Cute! 

(I have no use for cats - we are strictly a "Dogs-R-Us family"  Attached photo is of our Akita.)

 

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Sent: Dec 25, 2020 12:48 AM
To: "legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com"
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

The family said they wanted a cat for Christmas...
I usually do a turkey but hey if it’ll make em happy...

 

C.A.G.  ;-P

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On Friday, December 25, 2020, 12:42:59 AM EST, <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> wrote:

 

 

Simple Christmas dinner here down under roast turkey with home made stuffing, roast potatoes and pumpkin and onion with mint peas.

Followed by plumb pudding with custard and jelly and ice cream and a spoon of double cream.

 

All with heaps of treats in between

 

Bill

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From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of M.W.Foscue
Sent: Friday, 25 December 2020 3:58 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

Ok Tim - since you brought it up.

I was contemplating replying back to Brigitte:

 

"I'm thinking more along the menu of  "British fare" - Standing Rib Roast/Prime Rib Roast!  Cooked only to rare-medium rare! (about 125º F internal).

Along with some pan-roasted veggies (brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, and potatoes)  YUM!"

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Ziegler
Sent: Dec 24, 2020 11:24 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Ham?

 

Merry Christmas to you as well

Kind Regards,

 

Timothy J. Ziegler

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On Thu, Dec 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM Brigitte Graham <brigittegraha...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi LOM Team,

Hope you all have a Christmas that is filled with love, laughter and ...........Turkey!

Legacy Widow

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On Thu, 24 Dec 2020 at 19:30, <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> wrote:

Well its Christmas morning here down under so merry Christmas to all you guys and girls in legacy land

From Australia

Bill

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