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On Feb 23, 10:07*am, John H wrote:
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:12:09 -0500, wrote:
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:55:43 -0500, John H
wrote:

http://www.mde.state.md.us/assets/do...y_Table_2007.p....

Wow, that sure doesn't speak highly of Maryland's waterways. I'll probably stick
to store-bought, farm-raised, which are probably worse.
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The Potomac river and south bay are also Virginia waters but it is
pretty dismal all around. The real question is where are all of the
PCBs coming from? Baltimore seems to be ground zero based on the
"avoid" areas. That is usually industrial pollution. It has been clear
for a long time that we can't use our waterways as chemical dumps and
sewers but the people just won't stop. When I was up there, oil
pollution was a big concern and they blamed most of on people flushing
motor oil down the toilet or dumping it in a storm drain. I think they
now have a law that any place that sells oil has to also recycle old
oil. People really have to treat waterways a little better or we won't
have water to drink and a seafood industry.. That is one reason why I
got involved with the water quality program here.

If you take a boat up the Potomac, and vere right at the Anacostia River, you
can immediately see where a lot of the crap in the Potomac originates. It is
like a sewer up the Anacostia, with some garbage floating in the water about
every five feet. It's definitely a mess. Not to say it all comes from there, but
a hell of a lot does.

North of Baltimore is the Susquehanna. It gets blamed for a lot of the problems
in the Chesapeake. Pennsylvania seems not to care too much about the Chesapeake.

"The environmental group American Rivers named the Susquehanna "America's Most
Endangered River for 2005" due to the excessive pollution it receives. Most of
the pollution in the river is due to excess animal manure from farming,
agricultural runoff, urban and suburban stormwater runoff, and raw or
inadequately treated sewage. In 2003 the river alone contributed 44% of the
nitrogen, 21% of the phosphorus, and 21% of the sediment flowing into the
Chesapeake Bay. Pennsylvania may be subject to EPA sanctions if it does not
reduce its pollution in the watershed by 2010.[3] It was designated as one of
the American Heritage Rivers in 1997.[4] The designation provides for technical
assistance from federal agencies to state and local governments working in the
Susquehanna watershed."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susqueh...iver#Pollution
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That's gross!

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On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:54:55 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Feb 23, 10:07*am, John H wrote:
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:12:09 -0500, wrote:
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:55:43 -0500, John H
wrote:

http://www.mde.state.md.us/assets/do...y_Table_2007.p...

Wow, that sure doesn't speak highly of Maryland's waterways. I'll probably stick
to store-bought, farm-raised, which are probably worse.
--

The Potomac river and south bay are also Virginia waters but it is
pretty dismal all around. The real question is where are all of the
PCBs coming from? Baltimore seems to be ground zero based on the
"avoid" areas. That is usually industrial pollution. It has been clear
for a long time that we can't use our waterways as chemical dumps and
sewers but the people just won't stop. When I was up there, oil
pollution was a big concern and they blamed most of on people flushing
motor oil down the toilet or dumping it in a storm drain. I think they
now have a law that any place that sells oil has to also recycle old
oil. People really have to treat waterways a little better or we won't
have water to drink and a seafood industry.. That is one reason why I
got involved with the water quality program here.

If you take a boat up the Potomac, and vere right at the Anacostia River, you
can immediately see where a lot of the crap in the Potomac originates. It is
like a sewer up the Anacostia, with some garbage floating in the water about
every five feet. It's definitely a mess. Not to say it all comes from there, but
a hell of a lot does.

North of Baltimore is the Susquehanna. It gets blamed for a lot of the problems
in the Chesapeake. Pennsylvania seems not to care too much about the Chesapeake.

"The environmental group American Rivers named the Susquehanna "America's Most
Endangered River for 2005" due to the excessive pollution it receives. Most of
the pollution in the river is due to excess animal manure from farming,
agricultural runoff, urban and suburban stormwater runoff, and raw or
inadequately treated sewage. In 2003 the river alone contributed 44% of the
nitrogen, 21% of the phosphorus, and 21% of the sediment flowing into the
Chesapeake Bay. Pennsylvania may be subject to EPA sanctions if it does not
reduce its pollution in the watershed by 2010.[3] It was designated as one of
the American Heritage Rivers in 1997.[4] The designation provides for technical
assistance from federal agencies to state and local governments working in the
Susquehanna watershed."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susqueh...iver#Pollution
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That's gross!

You'd better believe it. And, it's very obvious when cruising around the bay.
The dead zones are just brown water, and they're getting bigger every year. Damn
shame.
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John H

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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
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I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
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My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.

I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.



At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.

Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.

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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
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I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
--


My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.


I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.




At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.

Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.



I was dining on lake perch and walleye in those days.

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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
wrote:



I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show
me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
--


My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.


I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.




At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.

Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.



I was dining on lake perch and walleye in those days.

I dined on a lot of other things also in those days. Since I am not a big
fish eater, but love crabs and shrimp, mostly those. But I traveled to
Clearwater a few times on business. And the Holiday Inn where we stayed had
a great Friday seafood buffet, and the happy hour in the bar, had lots of
roast beef, stone crab legs, etc on the free food table.

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On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:17:28 -0800, "Bill McKee"
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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
wrote:



I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show
me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
--


My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.


I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.




At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.

Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.



I was dining on lake perch and walleye in those days.

I dined on a lot of other things also in those days. Since I am not a big
fish eater, but love crabs and shrimp, mostly those. But I traveled to
Clearwater a few times on business. And the Holiday Inn where we stayed had
a great Friday seafood buffet, and the happy hour in the bar, had lots of
roast beef, stone crab legs, etc on the free food table.


Seafood buffets. I love 'em. My favorite restaurant:

http://www.captaingeorges.com/

Yumm.
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John H

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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
wrote:




I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show
me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
--



My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.



I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.





At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.


Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.




I was dining on lake perch and walleye in those days.

I dined on a lot of other things also in those days. Since I am not a big
fish eater, but love crabs and shrimp, mostly those. But I traveled to
Clearwater a few times on business. And the Holiday Inn where we stayed had
a great Friday seafood buffet, and the happy hour in the bar, had lots of
roast beef, stone crab legs, etc on the free food table.



Stone crab legs? Really?

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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
wrote:




I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show
me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
--



My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.



I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.





At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.


Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.




I was dining on lake perch and walleye in those days.

I dined on a lot of other things also in those days. Since I am not a big
fish eater, but love crabs and shrimp, mostly those. But I traveled to
Clearwater a few times on business. And the Holiday Inn where we stayed had
a great Friday seafood buffet, and the happy hour in the bar, had lots of
roast beef, stone crab legs, etc on the free food table.


Seafood buffets. I love 'em. My favorite restaurant:

http://www.captaingeorges.com/

Yumm.

That's a cheap seafood buffet! Looks like a good selection, too.

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On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:04:40 -0500, Bruce wrote:

John H wrote:
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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:42 -0500, John H
wrote:




I've tried fixing bluefish. Tasted like crap. I need someone to show
me
how to
do it. Otherwise I won't even fish for them.
--



My sister stuffs the whole fish and bakes it. That is not bad. I am
not sure what all she puts in the stuffing but it is probably whatever
is handy at the time.



I had baked Bluefish while in Tampa one time. Do not want it again.





At a restaurant? I've never seen it on a menu.


Holiday Inn Friday buffet. Clearwater, FL. 1980's.




I was dining on lake perch and walleye in those days.

I dined on a lot of other things also in those days. Since I am not a big
fish eater, but love crabs and shrimp, mostly those. But I traveled to
Clearwater a few times on business. And the Holiday Inn where we stayed had
a great Friday seafood buffet, and the happy hour in the bar, had lots of
roast beef, stone crab legs, etc on the free food table.


Seafood buffets. I love 'em. My favorite restaurant:

http://www.captaingeorges.com/

Yumm.

That's a cheap seafood buffet! Looks like a good selection, too.

Fantastic selection. And then the waitress often brings 'treats' that aren't on
the line - like fried oysters last time I was there. Wow!
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John H

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On Feb 24, 7:04*pm, Gene wrote:
On Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:55:30 -0800 (PST), Jack
wrote:

Boating is BACK!!

No, it isn't. Nobody, here, posts about boats any longer... most
probably, because they don't own one......


Only because you, like most everyone else, let it be that way.

Notice how you're channeling harry? "they don't own one"? Shame on
you... :-)

Post something about your boat! Or stop complaining.