My little girl’s first day in the boat
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Topic: My little girl’s first day in the boat
Posted By: bkhallpass
Subject: My little girl’s first day in the boat
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 7:35pm
February 17. 75 degrees and no wind. Couldn't resist a little cruise in the boat. It was my daughter's first day in the boat. 3 months and 1 day old. As you can see, she's too small for even the infant life jacket. Hopefully by summer, she'll fit a little better. BKH
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Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 7:44pm
I haven't seen gla$$y water for 5 months.It's freezing here.Cool pics and don't worry....she'll grow faster than you want her to .
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:14pm
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Congratulations Brian. Good looking family.Scott ------------- Scott |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:15pm
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hey Brian She looks awake with mom and a little sleeply in the other shot what's up with that?
Enjoy, bet it was a great day with the family. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:24pm
Yep, kinda funny Chris. Maybe it's because mom had beer BKH------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:32pm
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hows the project coming along
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Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:34pm
To bad for you, that you don't look sleepy. Maybe in a few years ------------- Scott |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:35pm
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Beautiful little girl brian. Here's to many happy times ahead!
Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:49pm
Have the floor and foam out. Stringers were very rotten. Only get 3 or 4 hours a week to work on it. Wife took some progress pics, and I'll try to post a couple this week. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
79nautique wrote:Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 8:52pm
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just follow eric and the bum they are doing fine jobs all ready, just take your time and study up if needed, it's not like your only boat. so yo have time. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 9:03pm
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What a couple of pretty ladies!
Noticed the tall boy in the cup holder behind Denese. She could probably use a beer and a boat ride by the end of the week. Thanks for the call Saturday. You missed a awesome day. Uh....except when we had point trouble just as the sun was going down. You know how much 79 likes points...but he was cool. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 9:51pm
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Great pics Brian!!!...75 degrees?!...Now I know why you live out there!!! ..got "up" into the twentys today for first time in almost a month....comeonnnnn summer! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 10:24pm
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Sweet pics Brian . She will be big enough to ski before you know it . It is good to hear that you are progressing along on your project . Dont pa$$ up the precious time with the little one . She is only little for a short time . She will be borrowing the keys to the boat before you know it .
Pat ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 10:35pm
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Great pics Brian.We tripped to the lake and cut wood all weekend,I'm a sore old man.The Ice storm just stripped trees what a mess,but all the toys were fine.The water looked fine 60 degrees out lots of sun plenty of camp fire wood this year.
Cya Munday |
Posted By: copcraft
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 10:55pm
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Brian
Congratulations! That must be great taking the lttle gal for her first ride. You are a great looking family Dave |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 11:00pm
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beautiful BK. Thanks for sharing with us. What a wonderful day! ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 10:39am
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Way to go Brian !! Growing up on the water is the only way to go.. Congrats again to you and Denise... What great times..
Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 11:03am
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Very nice pictures, Brian. She's a cutie. The first of many great times to come!
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 2_Nautiques
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 1:20pm
Wonderful looking family Brian! What a great life your daughter will have growing up with this sport. It really brings families together. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1160" rel="nofollow - 1988 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 1:40pm
| You get to look forwrad to what I've already experienced. Enjoy!!! |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 5:33pm
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Congrats BKH,
When ours were little taking them out on a boat ride was a great way to put them to sleep. Enjoy the moments! Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 9:12pm
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Munday, If you were going to do all that work you should at least have snuck in a boat ride.
Thanks for your comments all. When you're a first time parent, I think all the "firsts" are probably fun (at least until they're teenagers). BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: PLBC
Date Posted: February-20-2007 at 4:21pm
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Live it up BKH, keep havin' fun. Congratulations again. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5164&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 99 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-20-2007 at 7:13pm
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Thanks for the post, I'm sure there are a lot of guys here that have been waiting to see. ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-20-2007 at 8:14pm
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Brian,
It's so great having the kids out on the boat! She is a little cutie, Enjoy every moment! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 12:47pm
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Brian,
The weather has been great around here lately....... can't beat those 75 degree days in February. You family looks right at home on the boat....... I'm sure it will stay that way for many years to come. Life is good !! ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 2:52pm
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Todicus,
I've been thinking about having a gathering of the Norcal CCFans at my place in the spring. Maybe get out on the Delta in the boats, and have a barbecue at my house, or maybe do a little poker run to some of the restaurants and bars on the river. What do you think? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 2:54pm
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That's great Brian! She looks pretty happy in the boat. Can't wait to get our little one out on the water this spring.
------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 3:11pm
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I'll look forward to the pics Brad. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 4:15pm
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BKH be careful about the firsts, before you know it she be dating some boy you can't stand.
But very nice pics looks like the fam had a great day for a boat ride. ------------- |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 5:07pm
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BKH,
A spring get together sounds like a great idea ! We will have to discuss it further to work out the details, but you as the host with great Delta access and a knowledge of where to go for suds and snacks, I am definitely in on this action.
Todd ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: 6strings
Date Posted: February-21-2007 at 10:30pm
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Brian,
They're both dolls! Wish we had our boat when our boys were that young. They were in their late teens when we got it, now 27 and 24. They were both snowboarders and picked up wakeboarding quickly and get out with us whenever they can. Anyway, now I have my 3 year old grandson and 1 year old granddaughter to enjoy with the boat too. It's a great life ain't it! |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-30-2007 at 6:01pm
Every time I read about a guy selling his boat because kids are on the way, or because "I just can't" use the boat since we had kids, I feel sorry for him. Giving up something you love doing, and the kids will love doing as well, just seems such a shame to me. BKH
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Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: May-30-2007 at 7:42pm
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Brian,
I couldn't agree more. Boats,kids, and parents are made for each other. As long as one takes the proper safety precautions a lifetime of great memories can be made. I was able to take a boat ride with my dad on Memorial Day; 50 years after my first ride with him. Your little girl is a jewel; it has to be a thrill to have her. I love the kangaroo. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 12:32am
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We will be up a Berryessa this weekend.... you should try to make it up for some cocktails and meet the wife and kids.
Todd ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 6:07am
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[QUOTE=bkhallpass] Every time I read about a guy selling his boat because kids are on the way, or because "I just can't" use the boat since we had kids.....
QUOTE] These kids are part of the reason why we got our boats. I enjoy sharing these experiences with them.  Grant's first ride. Memorial Day weekend 2007
 Abbey and Reid preparing to ski for the first time. Both were successful with the Ski Skimmer. Pics to follow.------------- |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 8:10am
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Brian,
I couldn't agree more. My two 11 year olds are always itching to go kneeboarding ( started getting ancy in March) and once they are out there you 'd better prepare for a 30-45 min run as they NEVER get tired. One got so frustrated she cried when she couldn't get up on a wakeboard after kneeboarding for 45 min. KIDS LOVE THE WATER as much as Dad's and most Mom's do........ If I didn't know any better I'd say that kangaroo belongs in a Moomba, NOT a Nautique.. Ha ha ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 9:09am
Not the first day on the boat just another day!
 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 9:57am
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Todd,
Would love to meet your family. Unfortunately have other commitments this weekend. We'll get it done sometime this summer. Jmurph, nice looking family. Morfoot, let's see some pics of your kids behind the boat. Chris - Good looking kids. Will you be offering tube rides at GL?  BKH------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 10:14am
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I know I've posted this before, and I know its a bit long, but what can I say, I'm a doting father. Maybe some of you missed it, and it does exemplify what you guys our talking about. Brian, enjoy your family AND your boat. The memories are priceless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFzX5W16wZc - 75's kids skiing ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 6strings
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 11:21am
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What a brood Quinner! I can just tell the cutie in the pink life vest is a pistol! I think my grand daughter is gonna be like that...she's fearless!
Brian, she's growing and cute as can be! Murph, they're dolls too! What's a Ski Skimmer? |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 12:02pm
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http://www.amazon.com/Gladiator-r-Ski-Skimmer/dp/B0009PX90O - Ski Skimmer
6strings, post some pics of that grandchild on the water. 75, Dote all you like. Still a good video. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 12:41pm
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Hey Chuck,
It's ok to post a pic with the old man out on the water as well BKH------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 1:06pm
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Brian,
My daughter was the age of yours what seems like a few months ago. She graduates high school in two days and I'm sending her off to college in 3 months. I'm not really enjoying thinking about that. Enjoy every second of it...if flies by. Larry ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: May-31-2007 at 2:38pm
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75-
Your video was well worth the 6 minutes. Congrats on keeping your kids (and wife) interested for so many years. You're obviously THE MAN! 6Strings- As Brian posted a link for the Ski Skimmer, I got mine at Overton's over the winter. I also picked up a barefoot boom, based on many testimonials from this site. I have installed the boom on my 79, but have not had a chance to use it. I pulled the kids with a Sea Doo. My 2 1/2 year old got up first and without that I don't think my 5 1/2 year old would have kept going. Right now, they're both so stoked to get back to the lake. I think I'll have them on trainer skis by the end of summer. -John ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: June-04-2007 at 12:09pm
All perspective Larry. You've had a lot of years to enjoy your kids, as kids. You're still fairly young and healthy. Now you have a lot of years to enjoy them as adults. On the other hand, I'll be in my mid-sixties by the time my kid gets out of high school. You betcha I enjoy every second. May be all the time I get. Wouldn't trade places with anyone. But it is all a matter of perspective. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |