First Really Nice Boating Day in May!

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

OCD's all ready to go.. Other then a major cleaning.. But look for me out there this Saturday..!!!!!!

Is that sticker level? It looks a little tilted to me.

[Pricestavern]

We'll be up on Saturday opening the cabin - Can't wait!

Give a wave should you pass by the south eastern end of Rattlesnake!

[Just Sold]

OCD and all those out on the lake this weekend I am envious.
Since I just got a new "Little" 14' boat (Just Sold Jr.) I will be working on it this weekend. I have not had time to register the trailer or the boat yet either. This week though.
Just think of me at home doing repairs and polishing the hull and interior. The trailer is a fully restored 1970 Tee Nee so that is all set.

[alsadad]

There once was a cat from the lake
Whose dock some scoundrels did take.
Fat Lazy denied it,
But in the cam shot I spied it,
That's Less on the barge with R-Snake.

[Merrymeeting]

Everyone needs to go boating! Maybe out on the water we'll escape the black fly swarms!

Thankfully it was very windy today, enough to stop lots of boating. But also the flies! If you stepped anywhere out of the wind, you were attacked big time! Not sure which I prefer.

[Gatto Nero]

Originally Posted by alsadad

There once was a cat from the lake
Whose dock some scoundrels did take.
Fat Lazy denied it,
But in the cam shot I spied it,
That's Less on the barge with R-Snake.

Less and Snake, so you say?
If that be true the price they'll pay
To heist a man's dock's a dastardly deed
Certainly belies The Forum creed
But what's the punishment that fits this crime?
At very least they should do time
Webmaster Don, won't you assist?
Perhaps a month on the dreaded blacklist
To this lofty stint they'd lend some stock
Perhaps enough to return my dock

[tis]

That is pretty sad that someone would stoop so low as to steal docks! Is this a new fad? I hope not! We are all so trusting around here, leaving boats just tied, not chained ---and who would think someone would have to worry about their dock????? I am in shock!!

[ApS]

1) Tis, if I were you, I'd put a lock on gas tanks. (If you recall last year's surprise).

2) It's not unknown for a bank to take "repossession" on the water. (Though repossession of a dock is stretching that point!)

Maybe there should be a requirement for putting one's street address on everything we own, including on the shoreline?

3) Those fortunate enough to have an aluminum boat (like FLL) should benefit from enhanced warmth from sunshine; however, I was just about to step out and enjoy the purported sunshine, when a huge dark cloud covered up the sky as far as I can see. (Westward).

Even if it does warm up later—it's 56° presently at 9:10AM—the cool lake will put a chill on boaters. (So keep a jacket handy).

[Mee-n-Mac]

Originally Posted by alsadad

There once was a cat from the lake
Whose dock some scoundrels did take.
Fat Lazy denied it,
But in the cam shot I spied it,
That's Less on the barge with R-Snake

Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

Less and Snake, so you say?
If that be true the price they'll pay
To heist a man's dock's a dastardly deed
Certainly belies The Forum creed
But what's the punishment that fits this crime?
At very least they should do time
Webmaster Don, won't you assist?
Perhaps a month on the dreaded blacklist
To this lofty stint they'd lend some stock
Perhaps enough to return my dock

Aaaah, the gift of rhyme
Blessed we are for two we have
Were I so lucky ... sublime

[VtSteve]

Water temp over here is 39 degrees this morning. Wind coming up tonight and tomorrow, supplies won't be here until next week, boat is still shrinkwrapped. Going golfing.....

[tis]

Acres, I HAD forgotten about that last year! How could I have? You are right, maybe we do need to lock things up.

[OCDACTIVE]

What a GREAT weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed the lake as well! Great seeing a bunch of forum members and awesome time running with you Onlywinni. Was very surprised at the lack of boating traffic. It was really empty out there!

Good seeing you Liforelaxin. Thank you for the pit stop as well.

I burnt pretty much an entire tank.. We did a bunch of rides (my 2 year old couldn't get enough) Down to Shibleys for lunch on Saturday. Great time. Over to Rattlesnake and up to Braun Bay.. Only 3 boats there?? Under Long Island Bridge. Pretty much one side to the other....

Boat ran perfectly! Couldn't have asked for a better time. Well she is out now and having the dash cut up to make way for the new GPS.. Looking forward to doing the install next weekend!

[onlywinni]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

What a GREAT weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed the lake as well! Great seeing a bunch of forum members and awesome time running with you Onlywinni. Was very surprised at the lack of boating traffic. It was really empty out there!

Good seeing you Liforelaxin. Thank you for the pit stop as well.

I burnt pretty much an entire tank.. We did a bunch of rides (my 2 year old couldn't get enough) Down to Shibleys for lunch on Saturday. Great time. Over to Rattlesnake and up to Braun Bay.. Only 3 boats there?? Under Long Island Bridge. Pretty much one side to the other....

Boat ran perfectly! Couldn't have asked for a better time. Well she is out now and having the dash cut up to make way for the new GPS.. Looking forward to doing the install next weekend!

Great to see you and that Beauty of a boat on Sat...Never saw an A/T in person and now I know what you mean about handling big chop better than my Outlaw-can see it in the hull design.

I should have snapped some pics when we were skipping across the Broads Sat, but I was too busy with a Grin on my Face being back out there for the first time this season.

We were out again for a few hours yesterday-great weekend.

Met quite a few nice people in Alton and Meredith this weekend and talked boats and the lake.

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by onlywinni

Great to see you and that Beauty of a boat on Sat...Never saw an A/T in person and now I know what you mean about handling big chop better than my Outlaw-can see it in the hull design.

I should have snapped some pics when we were skipping across the Broads Sat, but I was too busy with a Grin on my Face being back out there for the first time this season.

We were out again for a few hours yesterday-great weekend.

Met quite a few nice people in Alton and Meredith this weekend and talked boats and the lake.

thank you. Loved your Outlaw. The paint job is extremely cool and unique. I have not seen one like it ever. I have a couple of pics of you on the my phone and will get them over to you.

Great bunch of people out on the water this weekend for sure. I met a few as well. I did take a spin out yesterday but just a lesiurely cruise with my father and son. Pulled her out and off to the shop to have the GPS installed. I few more weekends of work and she will be up to my standards.

I am not sure of the weather or if I will get all my projects done next weekend but if you are around and would like to swing up my way, there is plenty of room at my dock for you.

[onlywinni]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

thank you. Loved your Outlaw. The paint job is extremely cool and unique. I have not seen one like it ever. I have a couple of pics of you on the my phone and will get them over to you.

Great bunch of people out on the water this weekend for sure. I met a few as well. I did take a spin out yesterday but just a lesiurely cruise with my father and son. Pulled her out and off to the shop to have the GPS installed. I few more weekends of work and she will be up to my standards.

I am not sure of the weather or if I will get all my projects done next weekend but if you are around and would like to swing up my way, there is plenty of room at my dock for you.

Thanks...the color scheme/design on our Outlaw is Unique for sure and we love it!!! We get quite a few looks and thumbs up every time we go out...

I did snap a few shots of OCD in Alton and will pass those along as well.

If we make it up next weekend I will give you a shout.

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by onlywinni

Thanks...the color scheme/design on our Outlaw is Unique for sure and we love it!!! We get quite a few looks and thumbs up every time we go out...

I did snap a few shots of OCD in Alton and will pass those along as well.

If we make it up next weekend I will give you a shout.

Can't wait to see them.. However a friend of ours took this. Thought I would share. I don't think he would mind.

[OCDACTIVE]

another friend of ours got these..

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

What a GREAT weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed the lake as well! Great seeing a bunch of forum members and awesome time running with you Onlywinni. Was very surprised at the lack of boating traffic. It was really empty out there!

Good seeing you Liforelaxin. Thank you for the pit stop as well.

I burnt pretty much an entire tank.. We did a bunch of rides (my 2 year old couldn't get enough) Down to Shibleys for lunch on Saturday. Great time. Over to Rattlesnake and up to Braun Bay.. Only 3 boats there?? Under Long Island Bridge. Pretty much one side to the other....

Boat ran perfectly! Couldn't have asked for a better time. Well she is out now and having the dash cut up to make way for the new GPS.. Looking forward to doing the install next weekend!

OCD, It was great to see you as well. Especially that look of pure joy now that you and your vessel are back on the lake again. It was a wondrous sight seeing you coming across the lake and turning in. My family all enjoyed the visit as well.

OnlyWinni, sorry all my neighbors are slow on the dock situation, I would have enjoyed even more company but uhhhhh.... Well it was good to see you out there as well.

Anytime the boat cover is off I am home.

[onlywinni]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

OCD, It was great to see you as well. Especially that look of pure joy now that you and your vessel are back on the lake again. It was a wondrous sight seeing you coming across the lake and turning in. My family all enjoyed the visit as well.

OnlyWinni, sorry all my neighbors are slow on the dock situation, I would have enjoyed even more company but uhhhhh.... Well it was good to see you out there as well.

Anytime the boat cover is off I am home.

No prob...catch you next time...I had a few cold Coronas waiting for me on shore so I was ready to head back!!!!

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Is that sticker level? It looks a little tilted to me.

thats a big negative