June Boating Plans and Stories

OCDACTIVE · 06-01-2010, 02:54 PM

Just wondering what everyone has in store for June? I know that the Peter Marakis Memorial Run is on the 12th. Does anyone have any other plans that are exciting?

I should be up every weekend except this one coming up, and should be up for anything fun!

Lets hear them!

Happy / Safe Boating!

robmac · 06-01-2010, 08:19 PM

I will be up on the water every weekend untill Columbus day and maybe then some.

OCDACTIVE · 06-02-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

I will be up on the water every weekend untill Columbus day and maybe then some.

Sounds great.. I will be there every weekend I can... Thanks again for letting me tie up on Sunday. Wished we could have shot a picture..

onlywinni · 06-02-2010, 07:52 AM

BIKE WEEK

My favorite week of the year....

Ride the Harley, cruise in the boat, check out all the sights...Good time

We are usually up at least once every weekend until Oct from this point on.

Water is warm enough now to take the dog to Center Harbor for a swim as well..

Probably try and plan a Naswa meet sometime later this month as well.

DMAX · 06-02-2010, 01:06 PM

NASWA, B.BAY, WEST ALTON SANDBAR , Oh

and maybe a few poker runs... What more do we need.

OCDACTIVE · 06-02-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAX

NASWA, B.BAY, WEST ALTON SANDBAR , Oh

and maybe a few poker runs... What more do we need.

Naswa - Check, Braun Bay - Check, West Alton Sandbar - Need to go, A few poker runs - ? all for it but in June? on Winni? Inquiring minds would like to know.

DMAX · 06-02-2010, 06:32 PM

Sorry, I guess I'm getting ahead of myself.

OCDACTIVE · 06-02-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DMAX

Sorry, I guess I'm getting ahead of myself.

no worries. I am definately doing the Donzi run on the 30th but will be in Virginia for the Easter Seals one. It's too bad that it will always be the same time of year as Jammin but I will still be out.

Are you doing any not on Winni? there is one in Fall River MA, I signed up for!

onlywinni · 06-03-2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

no worries. I am definately doing the Donzi run on the 30th but will be in Virginia for the Easter Seals one. It's too bad that it will always be the same time of year as Jammin but I will still be out.

Are you doing any not on Winni? there is one in Fall River MA, I signed up for!

Any details about the Donzi run? I watched it last year from Center Harbor and was wondering why there were so many Donzi's in Paugus Bay on my way out...

They allow non Donzi's to attend?

OCDACTIVE · 06-03-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by onlywinni

Any details about the Donzi run? I watched it last year from Center Harbor and was wondering why there were so many Donzi's in Paugus Bay on my way out...

They allow non Donzi's to attend?

You really need to take that beautiful boat off of winni at some point.

Yes they do allow non-donzi's. I actually just met one of the organizers on Saturday at the Naswa... REALLY nice guy and hopes to have a helocopter shooting pics as well... I am definately in.. Hopefully you are as well.. It's nice having you cruising along behind me..

DMAX · 06-03-2010, 08:47 AM

There's alot of good people that do and organize the Donzi run . We had the privilege of being a card stop at Braun Bay last year and at Alton Bay the year before. Good times.

onlywinni · 06-03-2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

You really need to take that beautiful boat off of winni at some point.

Yes they do allow non-donzi's. I actually just met one of the organizers on Saturday at the Naswa... REALLY nice guy and hopes to have a helocopter shooting pics as well... I am definately in.. Hopefully you are as well.. It's nice having you cruising along behind me..

I cant take my boat off Winni for two reasons:

1. No trailer-we sold our trailer about 8 years ago when we decided we did not want to boat anywhere, but Winni. When we bought the Baja never even considered a trailer. I do have access to one, but no desire to go anywhere else at this point...although I did some Jammin on the James research seems cool...

2. I would have to change my screen name...

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I am fine pulling up the rear, until I build my new motor in a few years...

What is the date of the Donzi run 7/30?

OCDACTIVE · 06-03-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by onlywinni

I cant take my boat off Winni for two reasons:

1. No trailer-we sold our trailer about 8 years ago when we decided we did not want to boat anywhere, but Winni. When we bought the Baja never even considered a trailer. I do have access to one, but no desire to go anywhere else at this point...although I did some Jammin on the James research seems cool...

2. I would have to change my screen name...

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I am fine pulling up the rear, until I build my new motor in a few years...

What is the date of the Donzi run 7/30?

1. got ya on the trailer and The Jammin run is something you may want to look at. Next time we get together I will show you the videos. Forgetting the boats and run, everything else is compelling enough to go.. Trust me!

2. That made me laugh!!!!

Yes the 30th is what I heard.

DMAX · 06-03-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

no worries. I am definately doing the Donzi run on the 30th but will be in Virginia for the Easter Seals one. It's too bad that it will always be the same time of year as Jammin but I will still be out.

Are you doing any not on Winni? there is one in Fall River MA, I signed up for!

We usually do the Sebao run and the Donzi run on Lake George, also had planed to do Jammin, but not this year.. I just started my own plumbing co. so funds are a little tight. We did the Easter Seals run the last two years. Its fun but I think it would be better if everybody started from the same spot so we could all run together, like all other poker runs.

OCDACTIVE · 06-03-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAX

We did the Easter Seals run the last two years. Its fun but I think it would be better if everybody started from the same spot so we could all run together, like all other poker runs.

I agree with you, that it would be more fun by far. But if you look back even to threads from last year (not sure if it was the easter seals or the donzi run but), people were complaining that they were "scared" when this group of performance boats came barrelling into the bay. Claiming high speed and breaking of the 150 foot rule. The funny part is, although I wasn't there, I was told the MP were with them as a pace boat. Seems fishy.

DMAX · 06-03-2010, 10:56 AM

I think it was the Donzi run they were talking about. People are funny sometimes.

OCDACTIVE · 06-03-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAX

I think it was the Donzi run they were talking about. People are funny sometimes.

Or just trying to stir the pot to make hay out of something that isn't an issue...

pm203 · 06-03-2010, 11:27 AM

They should get back in to their Prius's and go home.

DMAX · 06-03-2010, 11:30 AM

I"d go with stir the pot. If we go any further with this topic we could be in danger of scaring more people. So I'll leave it at that.

pm203 · 06-03-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAX

I"d go with stir the pot. If we go any further with this topic we could be in danger of scaring more people. So I'll leave it at that.

Agreed 100%.

webmaster · 06-03-2010, 11:49 AM

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OCDACTIVE · 06-03-2010, 06:18 PM

sorry, back on topic...

Other then the 3 that I know of: Peter Marakis cruise around the lake June 12th, Easter Seals on July 10th, and the Donzi Run July 30th are there any other get togethers or events worth noting? Anything more in June? I haven't seen anything for August.

I did hear that Safe Boaters may be hold a rally or a courtesey inspection by the MP but I don't know the dates. Anyone hear anything on that?

Capt. Quint · 06-04-2010, 10:21 AM

I'm not talkin' 'bout pleasure boatin' or day sailin'. I'm talkin' 'bout workin' for a livin'. I'm talkin' 'bout sharkin'! Ha!

VtSteve · 06-05-2010, 08:18 AM

I think I'm gonna need a bigger boat

BroadHopper · 06-05-2010, 09:23 AM

Are pretty shot. Got a job after two years looking. It's not what I want but its a job. I am on call every day. Days off are sparodic and there is no set schedule. I.E. Cannot make plans ahead of time. So if I am off that day, then that will be my boating day. Rain or shine.

lawn psycho · 06-05-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Are pretty shot. Got a job after two years looking. It's not what I want but its a job. I am on call every day. Days off are sparodic and there is no set schedule. I.E. Cannot make plans ahead of time. So if I am off that day, then that will be my boating day. Rain or shine.

Congrats on the job. I've found life/work/school puts life into one of two extremes:
1. Have plenty of time but no money
2. Have money but no time.

OCDACTIVE · 06-07-2010, 06:56 AM

weather is looking GREAT this coming weekend.. so lets hear them... Who is going to be on the lake? Any good Plans?

DMAX · 06-07-2010, 11:16 AM

NASWA and down town, This past weekend turned out to be a gift. Saturday turned out sweet.

LIforrelaxin · 06-07-2010, 02:16 PM

I am hoping to be on the water all weekend..... Will be the last weekend with the boys before they go to see their Dad in Arizona.... Thinking maybe Braun Bay for Lunch on Sat. or Sunday.....

Will of course be tubing and skiing in front of the camp all weekend.

As Scott knows Visitors always welcome......

And possibly a trip to Wolfeboro for an early dinner should conditions be good.....

robmac · 06-07-2010, 05:36 PM

Have plans Sat.off water,Sun. BB lunch and chair cruising.

Dhuberty24 · 06-07-2010, 08:27 PM

be up sat afternoon. At the naz 20 mins later

OCDACTIVE · 06-13-2010, 04:36 PM

Up all weekend since Thursday night. Speant almost all day Friday using my new shurhold power buffer to polish the boat. She looks GREAT! Mirror finish on the sides.

Splashed her yesterday afternoon and had to cover her right back up at the dock.

Got to go out for two short cruises today. Got to take a quick spin around Long Island. Picked up Liforelaxin. Great seeing you!

Then back home and pulled her out. Only about 1.5 hours. Still breaking her in.. I need another 9 hours before she is allset. hopefully next weekend!

I was so disappointed. What a tourist forecast! All week, WMUR was reporting Saturday would be 78 an sunny, clouding up in the afternoon and Thunder storm at night. I didn't see the sun once!

Well hoping for a better outlook for next weekend!

NoBozo · 06-13-2010, 05:15 PM

I live in Rhode Island AND I look at the Winni Cams every day. Is this summer going to be another cool washout. I hope not. We come up in late September for two weeks and by that time things seem to warm up with sun. Still concerned about the summer for everyone else.

NB

trfour · 06-13-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

I live in Rhode Island AND I look at the Winni Cams every day. Is this summer going to be another cool washout. I hope not. We come up in late September for two weeks and by that time things seem to warm up with sun. Still concerned about the summer for everyone else.

NB

All us Winni folk, [including full timers] have learned to keep some sort of foul weather gear handy... In fact, truth be known, [No pictures I hope], I have dawned my snowmobile suit while out in about in the boat before ice out! Just to give the boat a lap of fresh Winni water and to get the cobwebs off'in er.

I retired and of late spend some time in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas, and just happened to bring some good O'l Yankee engineuity with that has served me well as well. Now, spring time in Texas, [ being in the tornado belt] can be very volatile and will drop grapefruit sized hail on you're butt if you should happen to lay down for it...
Long story short. Lake Winnipesaukee taught me at a very young age how not to venture out [without my pants up], so to speak, and even though NH and Texas doesn't have a helmet law, and I had to replace my high school shoulder pads to ware with my snowmobile helmet in defence from the hail. You ott'er see some of the looks I get from Texan's, on occasional location.

Terry
_________________________________

www.winnipesaukee.com

LIforrelaxin · 06-13-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Up all weekend since Thursday night. Speant almost all day Friday using my new shurhold power buffer to polish the boat. She looks GREAT! Mirror finish on the sides.

Got to go out for two short cruises today. Got to take a quick spin around Long Island. Picked up Liforelaxin. Great seeing you!

I was so disappointed. What a tourist forecast! All week, WMUR was reporting Saturday would be 78 an sunny, clouding up in the afternoon and Thunder storm at night. I didn't see the sun once!

Well hoping for a better outlook for next weekend!

Great seeing you OCD... It was a surprise seeing you pull up this Morning. The run around the island was nice checking out all the recent upgrades. And what can I say she rides like a dream... even if we did have to squat down in the bolsters a little today do to the weather. I was told by the wife I was grinning from ear to ear... Hopefully you saw my enjoyment too...

I can't agree more about the tourist forecast... Had to get all the bikers up there I guess.... I had two kids and their grandparents who where hoping to spend Sat. on the water... Luckily the kids got to tube during a brief break in the weather on Sat.... which also allowed me to get the grandparents out in the boat.....

The good news is there are more weekends to come.

robmac · 06-13-2010, 11:52 PM

Good thing is it's only less than halfway through June lots more time to crank up the hours.

BroadHopper · 06-14-2010, 07:37 AM

As for boating, weekend was shot. Work Friday and Saturday. Sunday was my granddaughter's graduation party in Lowell Mass.

I have tomorrow off. Weather doesn't look promising.

My daughter is up from NYC with her boyfriend for Father's Day Weekend. My daughters rented a fishing lodge up on Thompson Lake in Maine for the weekend. This is as close to 'Golden Pond' as you can get!

Ralph Baer's Orford Plains Speedway is nearby. Grassroots NASCAR at its best!

VitaBene · 06-14-2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

As for boating, weekend was shot. Work Friday and Saturday. Sunday was my granddaughter's graduation party in Lowell Mass.

I have tomorrow off. Weather doesn't look promising.

My daughter is up from NYC with her boyfriend for Father's Day Weekend. My daughters rented a fishing lodge up on Thompson Lake in Maine for the weekend. This is as close to 'Golden Pond' as you can get!

Ralph Baer's Orford Plains Speedway is nearby. Grassroots NASCAR at its best!

Rick,

Tomorrow's weather is looking pretty good according to the weatherbug!

OCDACTIVE · 06-21-2010, 10:13 AM

Overall almost a PERFECT weekend!

Friday finished polishing the boat then took a ride to Wolfeboro with the entire family.

Came back and had a dock party with a bunch of winni.com and sbonh members.. Great seeing everyone!

Saturday spun over to the Naswa and then to Braun Bay.

The only 2 issues with the weekend.

1. At Braun Bay there was a capt. bonehead... He didn't want to get in the water to walk his boat out (didn't want to get wet).. Since I was already wet I jump in and pull his anchor and start to walk him out. He gets carried by the wind and almost goes into the side of my boat squishing me between them. I was able to get out of the "danger zone" and my friends hold off his boat.

I ask him to turn his engine off because A. I am in the water B. he is now hooked on an anchor line. He says "why I'm in neautrel?" I mean really!!!

I ask him to trailer up his engine and he didn't know what this meant...

Anyway I finally get him out and everyone around applauds and starts telling me that it was the same way when he came in. Almost hitting everyone and had the people in the water set his anchors because he didn't want to go in the water.... whatever...

Well I get home and I couldn't have asked for a better weekend and then it happens. I go to start her and I get a zinnnnnnnnnnng noise from the starter. It wasn't engaging. Well I tried a few handy man tips but it didn't work. So boat is at the shop having a new starter put in.

Can't really complain. These things happen and it happened at my dock. So could have been A LOT worse.

So, what did everyone else do?

06-01-2010, 02:54 PM	#1
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	June Boating Plans and Stories Just wondering what everyone has in store for June? I know that the Peter Marakis Memorial Run is on the 12th. Does anyone have any other plans that are exciting? I should be up every weekend except this one coming up, and should be up for anything fun! Lets hear them! Happy / Safe Boating! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

06-02-2010, 07:52 AM	#4
onlywinni Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 108 Thanks: 6 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts	BIKE WEEK My favorite week of the year.... Ride the Harley, cruise in the boat, check out all the sights...Good time We are usually up at least once every weekend until Oct from this point on. Water is warm enough now to take the dog to Center Harbor for a swim as well.. Probably try and plan a Naswa meet sometime later this month as well. __________________ *Special Thanks to the Marine Patrol for keeping us all safe on Winni*

06-03-2010, 06:18 PM	#22
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	sorry, back on topic... Other then the 3 that I know of: Peter Marakis cruise around the lake June 12th, Easter Seals on July 10th, and the Donzi Run July 30th are there any other get togethers or events worth noting? Anything more in June? I haven't seen anything for August. I did hear that Safe Boaters may be hold a rally or a courtesey inspection by the MP but I don't know the dates. Anyone hear anything on that? __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

06-04-2010, 10:21 AM	#23
Capt. Quint Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amity Island Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Boatin Plans? Ha! I'm not talkin' 'bout pleasure boatin' or day sailin'. I'm talkin' 'bout workin' for a livin'. I'm talkin' 'bout sharkin'! Ha!

06-05-2010, 09:23 AM	#25
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,526 Thanks: 3,135 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Summer's boating plans Are pretty shot. Got a job after two years looking. It's not what I want but its a job. I am on call every day. Days off are sparodic and there is no set schedule. I.E. Cannot make plans ahead of time. So if I am off that day, then that will be my boating day. Rain or shine. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-01-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I will be up on the water every weekend untill Columbus day and maybe then some.

06-02-2010, 01:06 PM	#5
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	NASWA, B.BAY, WEST ALTON SANDBAR , Oh and maybe a few poker runs... What more do we need.

06-02-2010, 06:32 PM	#7
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Sorry, I guess I'm getting ahead of myself.

06-03-2010, 08:47 AM	#11
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	There's alot of good people that do and organize the Donzi run . We had the privilege of being a card stop at Braun Bay last year and at Alton Bay the year before. Good times.

06-03-2010, 10:56 AM	#16
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I think it was the Donzi run they were talking about. People are funny sometimes.

06-03-2010, 11:27 AM	#18
pm203 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 225 Thanks: 41 Thanked 86 Times in 46 Posts	They should get back in to their Prius's and go home.

06-03-2010, 11:30 AM	#19
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I"d go with stir the pot. If we go any further with this topic we could be in danger of scaring more people. So I'll leave it at that.

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06-05-2010, 08:18 AM	#24
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06-07-2010, 06:56 AM	#27
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	weather is looking GREAT this coming weekend.. so lets hear them... Who is going to be on the lake? Any good Plans? __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

06-07-2010, 11:16 AM	#28
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	NASWA and down town, This past weekend turned out to be a gift. Saturday turned out sweet.

06-07-2010, 02:16 PM	#29
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 885 Times in 518 Posts	I am hoping to be on the water all weekend..... Will be the last weekend with the boys before they go to see their Dad in Arizona.... Thinking maybe Braun Bay for Lunch on Sat. or Sunday..... Will of course be tubing and skiing in front of the camp all weekend. As Scott knows Visitors always welcome...... And possibly a trip to Wolfeboro for an early dinner should conditions be good..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

06-07-2010, 05:36 PM	#30
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Have plans Sat.off water,Sun. BB lunch and chair cruising.

06-07-2010, 08:27 PM	#31
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	be up sat afternoon. At the naz 20 mins later

06-13-2010, 04:36 PM	#32
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	not so great........ Up all weekend since Thursday night. Speant almost all day Friday using my new shurhold power buffer to polish the boat. She looks GREAT! Mirror finish on the sides. Splashed her yesterday afternoon and had to cover her right back up at the dock. Got to go out for two short cruises today. Got to take a quick spin around Long Island. Picked up Liforelaxin. Great seeing you! Then back home and pulled her out. Only about 1.5 hours. Still breaking her in.. I need another 9 hours before she is allset. hopefully next weekend! I was so disappointed. What a tourist forecast! All week, WMUR was reporting Saturday would be 78 an sunny, clouding up in the afternoon and Thunder storm at night. I didn't see the sun once! Well hoping for a better outlook for next weekend!

06-13-2010, 05:15 PM	#33
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Just Wondering I live in Rhode Island AND I look at the Winni Cams every day. Is this summer going to be another cool washout. I hope not. We come up in late September for two weeks and by that time things seem to warm up with sun. Still concerned about the summer for everyone else. NB

06-13-2010, 11:52 PM	#36
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Good thing is it's only less than halfway through June lots more time to crank up the hours.

06-14-2010, 07:37 AM	#37
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,526 Thanks: 3,135 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	The weekend. As for boating, weekend was shot. Work Friday and Saturday. Sunday was my granddaughter's graduation party in Lowell Mass. I have tomorrow off. Weather doesn't look promising. My daughter is up from NYC with her boyfriend for Father's Day Weekend. My daughters rented a fishing lodge up on Thompson Lake in Maine for the weekend. This is as close to 'Golden Pond' as you can get! Ralph Baer's Orford Plains Speedway is nearby. Grassroots NASCAR at its best! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-21-2010, 10:13 AM	#39
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Overall almost a PERFECT weekend! Friday finished polishing the boat then took a ride to Wolfeboro with the entire family. Came back and had a dock party with a bunch of winni.com and sbonh members.. Great seeing everyone! Saturday spun over to the Naswa and then to Braun Bay. The only 2 issues with the weekend. 1. At Braun Bay there was a capt. bonehead... He didn't want to get in the water to walk his boat out (didn't want to get wet).. Since I was already wet I jump in and pull his anchor and start to walk him out. He gets carried by the wind and almost goes into the side of my boat squishing me between them. I was able to get out of the "danger zone" and my friends hold off his boat. I ask him to turn his engine off because A. I am in the water B. he is now hooked on an anchor line. He says "why I'm in neautrel?" I mean really!!! I ask him to trailer up his engine and he didn't know what this meant... Anyway I finally get him out and everyone around applauds and starts telling me that it was the same way when he came in. Almost hitting everyone and had the people in the water set his anchors because he didn't want to go in the water.... whatever... Well I get home and I couldn't have asked for a better weekend and then it happens. I go to start her and I get a zinnnnnnnnnnng noise from the starter. It wasn't engaging. Well I tried a few handy man tips but it didn't work. So boat is at the shop having a new starter put in. Can't really complain. These things happen and it happened at my dock. So could have been A LOT worse. So, what did everyone else do?