Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

I spent the weekend on the boat, but I didn't mention it because I hate
to interrupt this flame fest with a boating discussion.

It looks like Donnie and Harry spent the entire weekend at their computer.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

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John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

The link doesn't link you to your photo, just to Google Maps. You have
to browse the photos to find yours. I am sure it was a good one.

--
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Reginald P Smithers III, Esq. wrote:
John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.
Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.
http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas
Jefferson

I spent the weekend on the boat, but I didn't mention it because I hate
to interrupt this flame fest with a boating discussion.

It looks like Donnie and Harry spent the entire weekend at their computer.

That was Harry's big mistake. Did you see where he got clobbered
yesterday? It wasn't a pretty sight.

jim 0010 wrote:
Reginald P Smithers III, Esq. wrote:
John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.
Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.
http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas
Jefferson

I spent the weekend on the boat, but I didn't mention it because I
hate to interrupt this flame fest with a boating discussion.

It looks like Donnie and Harry spent the entire weekend at their
computer.

That was Harry's big mistake. Did you see where he got clobbered
yesterday? It wasn't a pretty sight.

Harry and Donnie are masochist, they enjoy it.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

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On Jun 15, 9:25*am, John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not." *
Thomas Jefferson

Sounds like you had a great time. We were out all day yesterday as
well... on the water by 9:30, put the boat back in the slip around
6:30. Finally took the skis out to the boat, and my wife and I both
skied a couple of times. That 250 will yank a slalom right out of the
water.

On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:58:42 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

The link doesn't link you to your photo, just to Google Maps. You have
to browse the photos to find yours. I am sure it was a good one.

That's weird. Here's the whole link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...62227&t=h&z=14

and here's the tiny url for same.

http://tinyurl.com/n4v3d8


--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:59:46 -0700 (PDT), Jack
wrote:

On Jun 15, 9:25*am, John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not." *
Thomas Jefferson

Sounds like you had a great time. We were out all day yesterday as
well... on the water by 9:30, put the boat back in the slip around
6:30. Finally took the skis out to the boat, and my wife and I both
skied a couple of times. That 250 will yank a slalom right out of the
water.

I'll bet. The 150 puts that Key West on plane right quick. I guess
I'll have to get a pull toy of some sort. The grand kids, and their
mom, were asking about it yesterday.
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

On Jun 15, 11:58*am, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:
jim 0010 wrote:
Reginald P Smithers III, Esq. wrote:
John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.
Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.
http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not." *Thomas
Jefferson

I spent the weekend on the boat, but I didn't mention it because I
hate to interrupt this flame fest with a boating discussion.

It looks like Donnie and Harry spent the entire weekend at their
computer.

That was Harry's big mistake. Did you see where he got clobbered
yesterday? It wasn't a pretty sight.

Harry and Donnie are masochist, they enjoy it.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

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Yep, as long as they get attention, good or bad, they are happy!

"John H" wrote in message
...
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

I wanted to go out on the boat. But daughter and grandbaby were home for
the weekend, and to may appointments with friends. And fighting a lingering
cold like illness that is going around.