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When would you board someone else's boat??
Just stuff to talk about: Was reminded this morning of something that happened a few years back. I was working on my boat in my slip. Another "non-resident" boat arrived and docked next to me. They got off the boat and went up into the buy restaurant. After a little while their stereo starts blaring. I later figured out that it was a tape deck and must be the tape was at the end of one side in a silent spot as they docked and got off the boat. I didn't want to get onto their boat. I know I wouldn't want strangers getting onto my boat. On the other hand it was a very simple thing to turn off the radio and get off the boat. But if they happend to be the people sitting looking over the marina I could see someone come running down yelling. Yes, I could also go to the management. But this is a small place and finding someone is sometimes a problem. And then they'd probably say, "Hey, don't bother me. Just get on his boat and shut it off." I decided not to get on the boat. And when the guy came down I just asked him to be more careful. He happened to be a very friendly type and said, "Oh. You should have just shut it off." On the other hand - same marina, different day - two of us who each have boats there were talking. As the conversation went on and on we sat down on the railing of another "regular" in the yard. We were in no way on the boat nor was there almost any chance of us hurting anything. The guy happened to come by at that point and went OFF really HARD about it. I agree we really should't be touching his boat - but it was just a natural kind of thing. So - What would you think if someone was boarding your boat? |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
"Gary Warner" wrote in message
... So - What would you think if someone was boarding your boat? BLAM! |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
You're right...it really depends on the nature of the owner, and what the
intent is of the person boarding. In Lake Cumberland, there are literal pirates. They paddle their power boats up to unsuspecting house-boaters at night, and do a type of home invasion, stealing everything from clothing, to electronics, and even furnishings. They typically disable the boat before their departure. I know that's somewhat extreme, but I do know house boaters there, that have armed themselves, and are more than willing to shot first, and ask questions later. But back on track, generally I would NEVER board someone else's boat without permission, but I would go out of my way in an emergency. For example, I'm sitting in the marina, and a boat pull into the next slip...ties off, and the folks go ashore. After they are out of sight, I notice their boat filling water. You bet I'm jumping onboard to man the pumps, and try to stop the leakage. But outside of a situation like that, I say stay off. -- -Netsock "It's just about going fast...that's all..." http://home.insight.rr.com/cgreen/ |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:29:20 -0400, "Gary Warner" wrote:
Just stuff to talk about: Was reminded this morning of something that happened a few years back. I was working on my boat in my slip. Another "non-resident" boat arrived and docked next to me. They got off the boat and went up into the buy restaurant. After a little while their stereo starts blaring. I later figured out that it was a tape deck and must be the tape was at the end of one side in a silent spot as they docked and got off the boat. I didn't want to get onto their boat. I know I wouldn't want strangers getting onto my boat. On the other hand it was a very simple thing to turn off the radio and get off the boat. But if they happend to be the people sitting looking over the marina I could see someone come running down yelling. Yes, I could also go to the management. But this is a small place and finding someone is sometimes a problem. And then they'd probably say, "Hey, don't bother me. Just get on his boat and shut it off." I decided not to get on the boat. And when the guy came down I just asked him to be more careful. He happened to be a very friendly type and said, "Oh. You should have just shut it off." On the other hand - same marina, different day - two of us who each have boats there were talking. As the conversation went on and on we sat down on the railing of another "regular" in the yard. We were in no way on the boat nor was there almost any chance of us hurting anything. The guy happened to come by at that point and went OFF really HARD about it. I agree we really should't be touching his boat - but it was just a natural kind of thing. So - What would you think if someone was boarding your boat? I would have turned down the radio and told the guy I did it to keep him out of trouble with other boaters. I probably wouldn't have sat on someone's rail. I'd be afraid mine would bend if someone sat on it (although it probably wouldn't). John H On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
"John H" wrote in message ... On the other hand - same marina, different day - two of us who each have boats there were talking. As the conversation went on and on we sat down on the railing of another "regular" in the yard. We were in no way on the boat nor was there almost any chance of us hurting anything. The guy happened to come by at that point and went OFF really HARD about it. I agree we really should't be touching his boat - but it was just a natural kind of thing. Not that's it's any more right, but I should be more accurate - it wasn't a railing. It was the top-deck - about 8" wide - as it runs down the side of the boat. Is this the gunnels? Anyway, really no chance of our sitting there doing anything to his boat. But also no reason at all we should be sitting or leaning on his boat. |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
Wouldn't board somebody else's boat without permission unless it was a serious
emergency. Smoke pouring out a cabin window, (smoke that doesn't have a relaxed and friendly smell, of course)? I'm going aboard. Line chafed almost through and boat in danger of getting loose? Same thing. Loud stereo with nobody aboard? Nope. Just grumble in an extremely animated manner when the owner comes back around. People are unpredictible about a lot of things. You have to be sure you're willing to put up with the grief the owner will give you. Will the guilty conscience be worse than the tongue lashing? Not exactly the same thing, but same moral question. Years ago, when I was an automobile salesman, we had a woman come into the showroom with a little kid probably 3-4 years old. The woman parked her son in the back of a pickup truck on the showroom floor while she went into a closing booth to dicker price. I guess she thought the kid wold just sit in the truck, and not get restless. The kid climbed up on the front wall of the pickup bed, stood there, and within the blink of an eye climbed up onto the roof of the pickup. He was on his hands and knees on the roof of the truck, and began sliding toward the edge. It would have been almost a seven foot drop onto a concrete floor, possibly head first. I scurried across the showroom and grabbed the kid, just as he was sliding off the roof and hollering "help!" in a very frightened voice. At that point, his mother looked up to see why her kid was hollering for help, and there I was, holding him. I though she was going to kill me. "What the hell are you doing, touching my kid! You must be some kind of pervert! I think I'll call the police! You asshole!.......etc,etc" When I could get a word in edgewise, I said, "Lady, I grabbed your kid because he was on the roof of the truck and was about to slide off onto the floor!" Never forget this world class mother's response: "That's pure bull****. I looked at the door to check on him just a minute or so ago. He was not on the roof yet, he was on his way *up* to the roof!" Never can tell when the guy or gal who owns the boat next door might be as crazy as that little kid's mom. :-) |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Good story. |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
In article , gould0738
@aol.com says... ....snip I though she was going to kill me. "What the hell are you doing, touching my kid! You must be some kind of pervert! I think I'll call the police! You asshole!.......etc,etc" Man, between this experience and the story you related about the chance encounter at the gas station, I'd be afraid to leave the house!!! jps |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
Man, between this experience and the story you related about the chance
encounter at the gas station, I'd be afraid to leave the house!!! jps It's truly a gift- (The ability to get strange women so "excited") |
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When would you board someone else's boat??
"jps" wrote in message
... In article , gould0738 @aol.com says... ...snip I though she was going to kill me. "What the hell are you doing, touching my kid! You must be some kind of pervert! I think I'll call the police! You asshole!.......etc,etc" Man, between this experience and the story you related about the chance encounter at the gas station, I'd be afraid to leave the house!!! jps "It's been a rough day. I got up this morning, put on a shirt and a button fell off. I picked up my briefcase and the handle came off. I'm afraid to go to the bathroom!" -Rodney Dangerfield |
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