Accident at Hot Toddy Run. -Mechanical Failure-
10-18-2008 | 07:54 PM
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My condolences to the family
I knew this was very bad when I approached the accident site. Thank God Louie and crew were there to get the men out of the water. Unfortunatly things didn't turn out as we were all praying for.
Once again my sympathy to all involved.
Ray
I knew this was very bad when I approached the accident site. Thank God Louie and crew were there to get the men out of the water. Unfortunatly things didn't turn out as we were all praying for.
Once again my sympathy to all involved.
Ray
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10-18-2008 | 08:56 PM
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I feel so sorry for the family and all those close. I didn't know those envolved, but still feel the heartlose.
I know this is not the time or place but finally, after all these tragic events want to voice my feelings.
I still to this day don't know how I survived my crazy teenage days hotrodding cars. Now it is becoming apparent. There were less than 1/2 as many cars on the same roads as there are today.
I know from experience there are always unseen conditions on the lakes around where I live(SE). Cruising along without a problem and here comes a roller outta the blue.
Certainly a mechanical failure hurts your chances...but if your not in a washing machine the chances are slim.
Most of you guys boat on the weekend. I don't boat on the weekends because it is a logistical nightmare in my opinion down here if ya wanna run. Luckily my work schedule is weekends on and middle of the week off. I honestly can say if the only tme I could run my boat was on the weekend I wouldn't own one.
The few weekends I do boat on I just see total mayhem. It's a logistical nightmare unless ya wanna stay in the air or putz along in a pontoon. Rookies who don't know the rules,jetskiers looking for a thrill,big cruisers throwing wakes that go forever,The go fast guys that have no respect,etc.,etc..
The world has become too crowded,so much for the good ole days.
I know this is not the time or place but finally, after all these tragic events want to voice my feelings.
I still to this day don't know how I survived my crazy teenage days hotrodding cars. Now it is becoming apparent. There were less than 1/2 as many cars on the same roads as there are today.
I know from experience there are always unseen conditions on the lakes around where I live(SE). Cruising along without a problem and here comes a roller outta the blue.
Certainly a mechanical failure hurts your chances...but if your not in a washing machine the chances are slim.
Most of you guys boat on the weekend. I don't boat on the weekends because it is a logistical nightmare in my opinion down here if ya wanna run. Luckily my work schedule is weekends on and middle of the week off. I honestly can say if the only tme I could run my boat was on the weekend I wouldn't own one.
The few weekends I do boat on I just see total mayhem. It's a logistical nightmare unless ya wanna stay in the air or putz along in a pontoon. Rookies who don't know the rules,jetskiers looking for a thrill,big cruisers throwing wakes that go forever,The go fast guys that have no respect,etc.,etc..
The world has become too crowded,so much for the good ole days.
10-18-2008 | 09:07 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved. We are still dealing with the pain from last weeks incident only to have another one follow it. While we don't personally know those involved we do wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the families involved.
