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skicat2001
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O yea, I enjoy waving at the other boats too..
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skicat2001
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I am just having fun guys.. I am really a nice guy even when other people act like jerks..
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8122pbrainard
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Al, I agree that vengeance isn't the way to handle it in most cases. Pulling and hiding some group of drunks safety lanyard is fine and does no harm but running down fishermen making noise just aggravates the situation. |
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horkn
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I agree daddyo.
There's usually more than enough room for everyone to do their own thing. We always wave at all the other boats. |
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daddyo
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At different times in my life, i've been the hardcore skier looking for glass, the bassmaster getting to my secret spot, the wally messing up at the ramp, and the dad pulling kids on the tube. There's enough room for everyone as long as you know the rules, have some common sense, and use a little courtesy. We still wave to passing boats. Does anyone still do that?
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harddock
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I like your style. Good Job!! |
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DrCC
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And that's how you get a lake full of A'holes.
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skicat2001
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I agree with you.. Them guys have never had etiqiutte.. So when they act like asses like that, that's when I come by them with the 351 Ford purring and making lots of racquet to screw there fishing up.. |
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skicat2001
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I am in... I like good competion. |
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I like those odds - a 2 handicap giving a 4 handicap 4 a side! I would definitely buy at the 19th...I wouuld owe you that much after taking large amounts of your cash with me to pay. |
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lewy2001
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Yep same rule here Tim. The beers are for packing up only.
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behindpropeller
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I share the same rule. |
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pmccook1
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AT some point if your drinking and skiing, your gonna have to drive the boat to pull the other people in the boat that want to ski.
Here in GA, Your a cooked A$$ if the game warden pulls you over. County deputy sheriffs patrol also. Theres been at least a couple of boating fatalities a year on the lake here involving alcohol. BUI's are pretty much the same as a DUI. As for dock courtesy, Bass tournament guys are hyped up BUTTS. I was putting the boat in by myself last weekend and the dock didn't have hardware to tie to so all I could do is tie the front to a bumper. the rear of the boat was cocked sideways but I had already parked the truck and was 5ft from the dock when a bass team flew down the ramp while the guy in the boat weaved in behind my boat. Couldn't wait 20 seconds for me to reach the end of the dock to pull my boat out of the way. Are they in a race to see how fast they can get the boat out of the water to ? WTF..... The guy driving the boat looked up at me as I stepped on the dock and cracked a grin, I looked at him with a serious " i'd stab a hole in your *************** boat if you had hit my Nautique." |
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skicat2001
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Lets do it my friend.. I give you 4 a side.. You buy at the 19th hole.. |
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DrCC
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I'll take 2 a side. Let's tee it up! I used to do a lot of building projects around the house. A wise man once told me that you can't be a carpenter and a golfer - not enough time. So I quit all the projects...then I bought a boat. Golf clubs are gathering dust. |
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Dreaming
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I like this rule, helps to keep everyone safe. Moorfoot- I respect your approach, enjoy the beer on the dock.... after your done. |
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skicat2001
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There is nothing like a moon light cruise and a cold one..
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skicat2001
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When you are active and serious about certain things are different. I do water sports and the skiing as for excercise and fun. I always try to be the best I can at anything I do. When we ski, we enjoy the afternoon and few cold ones and the god bless blue sky. I think some people do not know how to stop, I like to enjoy a 6 pack, but drink mine with wait times with bottle water. Some idiots will slam a 18 pack, and pull skiers or tubers. They are the dumb asses...
People have there serious sports, mine is golf. Do not get me on the golf course drinking.. That is one place I do not drink and will never. I enjoy golf, and can not stand people who go out and drink when playing golf.(Four you bastard) I like my 2 handicap and like to keep it that way.. |
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DeepCreekNauti
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Don't get me wrong. A few cocktails on the water is quite enjoyable. However, there is a line that as a person gets old it becomes more and more clear. I guess when you have a family 'the line' starts to appear. Stuff happens and when it does, it happens quickly. Sooner or later we all may become that "other guy" who it always happens to.
Believe me I wasn't perfect running the boats on the lake growing up but I think I did a good job respecting others rights to enjoy the day or night on the water. The little one was just fine. I think it scare her more than anything. Still they made a 6 yr old girl cry so it was fitting to see them stuck at the dock for a few hours. Call it a CCFan timeout! |
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horkn
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My favorite drink shortly before a boarding run is mtn dew and a couple of excedrins. Nothing like some caffeine to help.
I would simply drink an energy drink, but they don't have any pain reliever in them;) |
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Morfoot
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Just a rule in my boat and I follow this rule while I'm in someone else's. I NEVER mix beer and boarding/skiing. It's NOT good practice to do so IMHO and can only lead to poor judgment.
However.......when the runs are done or I'm just out for a cruise then there's nothing better than a cold beer in my hand. Ask any one of the many ccfans I've been out with. I take boating serious but my skiing VERY serious. |
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Yeah, skiers and boarders too. Our lake is a perfect circle about 2 1/2 miles across. When I tube, we go straight for the middle of the lake. Everyone else follows the shoreline around. I grew up skiing a course so I try to keep it smooth for the skiers. Kids are 10, 8, 5...last year they were all on the Hydroslide and the older two were on skis. Looking for a wakeboard for the kids (and one for me but the back ain't what it used to be, so maybe I should think better of it). Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. |
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skicat2001
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Chris,
Sorry to hear that.. Hope the little one is ok. I know what you mean, there are people out there that do not pay attention. I enjoy a few cold ones on the lake, but intentions are not to get slammed down drunk and act a fool like others. |
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DeepCreekNauti
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I did a bad thing.
I had my little girls in the water learning to ski. Small calm quite cove - very peaceful. A a$$holio decides to pull is tuber in the same cove. We all know this guy. He’s on every lake. Had 6 guys all drinking in the boat 'whipping' each other on the tube. Despite the fact he kept coming way to close to us, one of his monster waves rolled over our OB and caused the boom to pop my little girl on the head. She cried and I got really P.O.'d We called it a day. I have nothing against tubers. We do it and its fun. I just have a problem with folks who don't think of others and drive erratically. Later that day I pulled up to the local market in the boat to grab a drink. What should pull up and dock besides me? The very some boat of drunks on a beer run. While they were up at the store I walked over and hid their kill switch under the driver's seat bottom. They sat there for several hours trying to figure it out. Absolutely priceless. |
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horkn
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Yep, From my experience on a motorcycle on the street, I think of the worst thing that every other person on the road/ water could do. This way, I am well prepared, and usually delighted when they don't do the absolute worst thing they can. |
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Drive the boat like you are invisable. Never assume the other guy will hold his course. Taking courses is good and will make you book smart but there is nothing like seat time to give you expierience. Some lakes have a direction to pull so every one goes the same way. If this is the case do as expected. Be courtious and watch your wake and you'll be fine.
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skicat2001
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Texaco, miss them days.. Well, I was born and raised in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, moved down here in 05. Bought that boat there, my first, and had to ask around where good skiing is. Lake Conroe, or Lake Livinston is too crowded, but someone turned me on to Lake Somerville, it is NW of Katy. 50 miles or so. No big boats, just fishing, and ski boats, which I like.. Much smoother water always.. That San Jacinto is salt water, is it?
I wish I lived up north closed to these guys, but I have much respect yall can take those winters.. I would go crazy. Where do you ski? I been through there abouts where you are at, the northeast is beautiful. Ma, and CT are wonderful places.. I if I ever did move out of tx, I would choose to go either Arankasas, or the Carolina's.. Yea, please come visit.. Anytime.. |
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How about skiers and boarders when tubing? Have you gotten them on skis or a board yet? How old are they? |
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Its been a while. Yankee by birth, lived in Houston just out of school from 79 till 87. Worked in the oil patch, Texaco and then some others. Then moved back to NY and now MA. Skied the San Jacinto out by Liberty and the San Bernard down by Brazoria. Havnt been back since about 98. I still have ski friends down there I'd like to visit some time. And then head out to see you and visit the BFC compound. Where do you ski? |
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