A friend of mine passed away a couple of days ago. His name was Gary Wade.He worked for over 40 years at Fleet Industries in Fort Erie. He was an avid fisherman and in my books was a real straight shooter. Most people you can't ever get a handle on. You just never know if they are being straight or playing you for a fool. He told you, sometimes very bluntly, what was on his mind and you grow to appreciate that in a person, though sometimes a little more tact would be nice! We went on a fishing trip once and I was to bring the beer. Someone mentioned that I should try Brava, which is similiar to Corona, but made in Canada. So I bought a couple 24's and Gary let me know after a sampling what he thought of the "no good simulated Mexican beer." His wife Brenda, whenever I see her, always asks me, "Hey, are you still drinking that cheap simulated Mexican beer?" Gary was also very tight-fisted with the almighty dollar. His sister told me a story today that was all Gary. He had a bottom feeder fish that died, and the warranty had expired by 2 days. So he stuck the fish in a freezer bag and froze it. He went to the store and bought another fish, waited a few days, thawed out the dead one and went back to the store for a refund. This is a picture in happier times, I think in a motel room in Orillia, before he tasted the Brava. Gary, may you rest in peace.
