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Potomac Boating...a blast
Took the boat to Pohick Bay yesterday, after noticing how well the new cover is
working out. Some very heavy rain got my neighboring boat's cover over the past couple weeks. He is now a believer in the use of tight straps rather than bungee cords for keeping his cover taut. Daughter, SIL, and grandkids arrived at the launch ramp about the same time I did, so no one had to wait. With three adults and four little ones, the boat was pretty full. The Yamaha 150 had no problem getting us moving though. http://tinyurl.com/39klfrb I might even have a new boat captain in the making... http://tinyurl.com/32a3c48 We got to a little boaters beach outside Occoquan, VA, anchored and let the kids start running around. http://tinyurl.com/34heavr The kids wanted to do some tubing, which I'd never tried before. This was the tube I got last fall. Worked well, and they had a blast. The picture takers kept using the zoom, so most of the tubing shots didn't come out.Here's my daughter having fun... http://tinyurl.com/2vmqr3r Daughter took this picture of my $30,000 towel rack. http://tinyurl.com/3ypjvl6 Great time had by all! -- John H |
Potomac Boating...a blast
John H wrote:
Took the boat to Pohick Bay yesterday, after noticing how well the new cover is working out. Some very heavy rain got my neighboring boat's cover over the past couple weeks. He is now a believer in the use of tight straps rather than bungee cords for keeping his cover taut. Daughter, SIL, and grandkids arrived at the launch ramp about the same time I did, so no one had to wait. With three adults and four little ones, the boat was pretty full. The Yamaha 150 had no problem getting us moving though. http://tinyurl.com/39klfrb I might even have a new boat captain in the making... http://tinyurl.com/32a3c48 We got to a little boaters beach outside Occoquan, VA, anchored and let the kids start running around. http://tinyurl.com/34heavr The kids wanted to do some tubing, which I'd never tried before. This was the tube I got last fall. Worked well, and they had a blast. The picture takers kept using the zoom, so most of the tubing shots didn't come out.Here's my daughter having fun... http://tinyurl.com/2vmqr3r Daughter took this picture of my $30,000 towel rack. http://tinyurl.com/3ypjvl6 Great time had by all! Good stuff there! Jim - Very nice. First boat I've seen here in a long time. |
Potomac Boating...a blast
Jim wrote:
John H wrote: Took the boat to Pohick Bay yesterday, after noticing how well the new cover is working out. Some very heavy rain got my neighboring boat's cover over the past couple weeks. He is now a believer in the use of tight straps rather than bungee cords for keeping his cover taut. Daughter, SIL, and grandkids arrived at the launch ramp about the same time I did, so no one had to wait. With three adults and four little ones, the boat was pretty full. The Yamaha 150 had no problem getting us moving though. http://tinyurl.com/39klfrb I might even have a new boat captain in the making... http://tinyurl.com/32a3c48 We got to a little boaters beach outside Occoquan, VA, anchored and let the kids start running around. http://tinyurl.com/34heavr The kids wanted to do some tubing, which I'd never tried before. This was the tube I got last fall. Worked well, and they had a blast. The picture takers kept using the zoom, so most of the tubing shots didn't come out.Here's my daughter having fun... http://tinyurl.com/2vmqr3r Daughter took this picture of my $30,000 towel rack. http://tinyurl.com/3ypjvl6 Great time had by all! Good stuff there! Jim - Very nice. First boat I've seen here in a long time. Oops. Don posted the Yukon pics too. But smiling faces adds something. Jim - Fair is fair. |
Potomac Boating...a blast
On 8/2/10 11:09 AM, John H wrote:
Took the boat to Pohick Bay yesterday, after noticing how well the new cover is working out. Some very heavy rain got my neighboring boat's cover over the past couple weeks. He is now a believer in the use of tight straps rather than bungee cords for keeping his cover taut. Daughter, SIL, and grandkids arrived at the launch ramp about the same time I did, so no one had to wait. With three adults and four little ones, the boat was pretty full. The Yamaha 150 had no problem getting us moving though. http://tinyurl.com/39klfrb I might even have a new boat captain in the making... http://tinyurl.com/32a3c48 We got to a little boaters beach outside Occoquan, VA, anchored and let the kids start running around. http://tinyurl.com/34heavr The kids wanted to do some tubing, which I'd never tried before. This was the tube I got last fall. Worked well, and they had a blast. The picture takers kept using the zoom, so most of the tubing shots didn't come out.Here's my daughter having fun... http://tinyurl.com/2vmqr3r Daughter took this picture of my $30,000 towel rack. http://tinyurl.com/3ypjvl6 Great time had by all! 'Toxic stew' of chemicals causing male fish to carry eggs in testes Intersex fish, found across the US, result from a mix of drugs that mimic natural hormones, say scientists * Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent * guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 21 April 2010 11.05 BST More than 80% of the male bass fish in Washington's major river are now exhibiting female traits such as egg production because of a "toxic stew" of pollutants, scientists and campaigners reported yesterday. Intersex fish probably result from drugs, such as the contraceptive pill, and other chemicals being flushed into the water and have been found right across the US. The Potomac Conservancy, which focuses on Washington DC's river, called for new research to determine what was causing male smallmouth bass to carry immature eggs in their testes. "We have not been able to identify one particular chemical or one particular source," said Vicki Blazer, a fish biologist with the US geological survey. "We are still trying to get a handle on what chemicals are important." But she said early evidence pointed to a mix of chemicals – commonly used at home as well as those used in large-scale farming operations – causing the deformities. The suspect chemicals mimic natural hormones and disrupt the endocrine system, with young fish being particularly susceptible. The chemicals could include birth control pills and other drugs, toiletries especially those with fragrances, products such as tissues treated with antibacterial agents, or goods treated with flame retardants that find their way into waste water. However, Blazer also pointed to runoff from fertilisers and pesticides from agricultural areas. About 5 million people live in the greater Washington area, and 90% of them get their drinking water from the Potomac. "We need to get these toxins out of our river water," said Hedrick Belin, the president of the Potomac Conservancy. The campaign group called for $3m (£1.9m) in research over three years on endocrine disrupters on their effects on fish. It also called on the authorities to involve pharmaceutical companies in the safe disposal of drugs, and to invest in technology that can filter out endocrine disrupting compounds. - - - Well, that explains why herring is such a girlie girl...he swims in a river of ****, and takes his grandchildren to swim there, too. Health problems in their future? |
Potomac Boating...a blast
On 8/2/10 11:46 AM, I am Tosk wrote:
Wish I could get my boat out this season, haven't had time yet... Thought you used it for firewood... |
Potomac Boating...a blast
On Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:46:31 -0400, I am Tosk
wrote: In article , says... Took the boat to Pohick Bay yesterday, after noticing how well the new cover is working out. Some very heavy rain got my neighboring boat's cover over the past couple weeks. He is now a believer in the use of tight straps rather than bungee cords for keeping his cover taut. Daughter, SIL, and grandkids arrived at the launch ramp about the same time I did, so no one had to wait. With three adults and four little ones, the boat was pretty full. The Yamaha 150 had no problem getting us moving though. http://tinyurl.com/39klfrb I might even have a new boat captain in the making... http://tinyurl.com/32a3c48 We got to a little boaters beach outside Occoquan, VA, anchored and let the kids start running around. http://tinyurl.com/34heavr The kids wanted to do some tubing, which I'd never tried before. This was the tube I got last fall. Worked well, and they had a blast. The picture takers kept using the zoom, so most of the tubing shots didn't come out.Here's my daughter having fun... http://tinyurl.com/2vmqr3r Daughter took this picture of my $30,000 towel rack. http://tinyurl.com/3ypjvl6 Great time had by all! Wow, looks like you all had a great time... Wish I could get my boat out this season, haven't had time yet... Sounds like you're having a great time doing the bike bit with your daughter! More vids, please! -- John H |
Potomac Boating...a blast
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Potomac Boating...a blast
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Potomac Boating...a blast
On Aug 2, 10:09*am, John H wrote:
Took the boat to Pohick Bay yesterday, after noticing how well the new cover is working out. Some very heavy rain got my neighboring boat's cover over the past couple weeks. He is now a believer in the use of tight straps rather than bungee cords for keeping his cover taut. Daughter, SIL, and grandkids arrived at the launch ramp about the same time I did, so no one had to wait. With three adults and four little ones, the boat was pretty full. The Yamaha 150 had no problem getting us moving though. http://tinyurl.com/39klfrb I might even have a new boat captain in the making... http://tinyurl.com/32a3c48 We got to a little boaters beach outside Occoquan, VA, anchored and let the kids start running around. http://tinyurl.com/34heavr The kids wanted to do some tubing, which I'd never tried before. This was the tube I got last fall. Worked well, and they had a blast. The picture takers kept using the zoom, so most of the tubing shots didn't come out.Here's my daughter having fun... http://tinyurl.com/2vmqr3r Daughter took this picture of my $30,000 towel rack. http://tinyurl.com/3ypjvl6 Great time had by all! -- John H John, I told you that a tube would be a big hit. Now they're hooked! |
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