Information Thread for Thanksgiving Weekend Charity Fun Run - Sat. Nov. 24 / 07
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Hope to see everyone soon.
John
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John -
Sorry to hear that..... I hope you are able to find someone in Naples that has open seats for the run.
Don
Sorry to hear that..... I hope you are able to find someone in Naples that has open seats for the run.
Don
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Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I think between Bob and myself we will always keep the marine repair business going strong As far as my boat being cursed I actually think it is just the owner. A lot of folks on the OSO board don't think too highly of the Baja, but I have to say that the 38 special while not the fastest boat in the world has just no pity on big seas I hope that any/all future boats that I own can handle rough seas like this one. The misfortunes of this year while very frustrating have taught me invaluble lessons about things I did not have the greatest knowledge of before. For example, I would wager that I can pull a motor faster than most marine mechanics at this point and before this year the only thing I new about motors was how to turn the key and start them. Not that this is what I bargained for when getting into boating but hell, every dark cloud always has a silver lining
I will add one more thing on that, Just as I was thinking no one has worse luck than me I read the post about the guy who was heading down to Key West hauling the boat, got in an accident, lost the boat and trailer. I felt for him and started feeling a bit foolish for being so trivial. Its just a motor which really in the whole scheme of things I will lose a month. Some one very philisophical once said "I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet" Have a great Friday
John
I will add one more thing on that, Just as I was thinking no one has worse luck than me I read the post about the guy who was heading down to Key West hauling the boat, got in an accident, lost the boat and trailer. I felt for him and started feeling a bit foolish for being so trivial. Its just a motor which really in the whole scheme of things I will lose a month. Some one very philisophical once said "I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet" Have a great Friday
John
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Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I think between Bob and myself we will always keep the marine repair business going strong As far as my boat being cursed I actually think it is just the owner. A lot of folks on the OSO board don't think too highly of the Baja, but I have to say that the 38 special while not the fastest boat in the world has just no pity on big seas I hope that any/all future boats that I own can handle rough seas like this one. The misfortunes of this year while very frustrating have taught me invaluble lessons about things I did not have the greatest knowledge of before. For example, I would wager that I can pull a motor faster than most marine mechanics at this point and before this year the only thing I new about motors was how to turn the key and start them. Not that this is what I bargained for when getting into boating but hell, every dark cloud always has a silver lining
I will add one more thing on that, Just as I was thinking no one has worse luck than me I read the post about the guy who was heading down to Key West hauling the boat, got in an accident, lost the boat and trailer. I felt for him and started feeling a bit foolish for being so trivial. Its just a motor which really in the whole scheme of things I will lose a month. Some one very philisophical once said "I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet" Have a great Friday
John
I will add one more thing on that, Just as I was thinking no one has worse luck than me I read the post about the guy who was heading down to Key West hauling the boat, got in an accident, lost the boat and trailer. I felt for him and started feeling a bit foolish for being so trivial. Its just a motor which really in the whole scheme of things I will lose a month. Some one very philisophical once said "I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet" Have a great Friday
John
Thats a great way to look at things, we all razz the Baja's, but truth be told, if someone left a 38 special in my driveway, I wouldnt complain. If ya need any help wrenching, I would be glad to come over and give ya a hand, I am no master mechanic either but I have turned a wrnch or 2 in my time
Rick
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I am late coming down but will buzz in Monday. Hopefully I can get the boat out, commissioned and splashed for the run. Need to charge the batteries, make sure it starts, fuel and washed before leaving for the water.
John. if you need a ride I could use some help.
Dennis
John. if you need a ride I could use some help.
Dennis
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Hi Bob,
Just bought a place in the Cape this summer and plan to be down over TG. Sounds like a fun run for a good cause...unfortunately my main boat (50 Hustler) won't make the trip this year. Just wondering how fast you'll be running...I have a 30' Scarab CC with T200's I leave there that I could run.
Either way I'd like to hook up with your club eventually...been runnin' poker runs up north here for over 15 years and currently organize the Apostle Islands PR on Lake Superior.
Gary
Just bought a place in the Cape this summer and plan to be down over TG. Sounds like a fun run for a good cause...unfortunately my main boat (50 Hustler) won't make the trip this year. Just wondering how fast you'll be running...I have a 30' Scarab CC with T200's I leave there that I could run.
Either way I'd like to hook up with your club eventually...been runnin' poker runs up north here for over 15 years and currently organize the Apostle Islands PR on Lake Superior.
Gary
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I am late coming down but will buzz in Monday. Hopefully I can get the boat out, commissioned and splashed for the run. Need to charge the batteries, make sure it starts, fuel and washed before leaving for the water.
John. if you need a ride I could use some help.
Dennis
John. if you need a ride I could use some help.
Dennis
Thanks,
John