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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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"Gary Warner" wrote in message
... So - What would you think if someone was boarding your boat? BLAM! |
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/ |
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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"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. |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
Quick question along these lines, when is it okay to fire your flare gun
into somone elses bilge, or at least urinate upon their deck? Two years ago, I was at Put-in-Bay sleeping one off at my favorite facility, when at 7:30am one Sunday this "gentleman" started his go fast boat which had twin unmuffled engines. I was along the wall, the marina was packed, so this guy was perpendicular to me along the pier squeezed between me and the boat in front of him. His exhaust was about one foot away from the starboard side of my boat hull. Needless to say when he started the engine, I sprang up and almost crapped my pants. Now I'll admit I am prejudiced against loud go fast boats, as I don't personally see the use in the excess noise (same opinion of loud harleys), but I've never begrudged someone over it. If its loud and moving into my quiet zone, it will eventually move out of earshot and it's no longer a problem. And even though it's 7:30am, he still has to start his boat to leave, right? Unfortunately this ****head didn't have a clue about courtesy and decided he needed to start his engines long before unsecuring his spring lines, or taking in his power line, water hose, or even his morning reign on the porcelin throne. I guess he needed those hi performance ponies good and warm huh? TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, bozo the boater pulled out of the marina. By this time I couldn't get back to sleep as all I could her afterwards were my friends and neighbors awake, talking about what a flamming asshole this guy was. What would your reaction be? Bob Dimond In article , "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? |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When wouldyou board someone else's boat??
Bob D. wrote:
Quick question along these lines, when is it okay to fire your flare gun into somone elses bilge, or at least urinate upon their deck? Two years ago, I was at Put-in-Bay sleeping one off at my favorite facility, when at 7:30am one Sunday this "gentleman" started his go fast boat which had twin unmuffled engines. I was along the wall, the marina was packed, so this guy was perpendicular to me along the pier squeezed between me and the boat in front of him. His exhaust was about one foot away from the starboard side of my boat hull. Needless to say when he started the engine, I sprang up and almost crapped my pants. Now I'll admit I am prejudiced against loud go fast boats, as I don't personally see the use in the excess noise (same opinion of loud harleys), but I've never begrudged someone over it. If its loud and moving into my quiet zone, it will eventually move out of earshot and it's no longer a problem. And even though it's 7:30am, he still has to start his boat to leave, right? Unfortunately this ****head didn't have a clue about courtesy and decided he needed to start his engines long before unsecuring his spring lines, or taking in his power line, water hose, or even his morning reign on the porcelin throne. I guess he needed those hi performance ponies good and warm huh? TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, bozo the boater pulled out of the marina. By this time I couldn't get back to sleep as all I could her afterwards were my friends and neighbors awake, talking about what a flamming asshole this guy was. What would your reaction be? Bob Dimond I would consider writing a gentle, threatening note signed "an x-friend" warning him that his "lack of consideration" for other persons' quiet enjoyment of their property could become reciprocal, and surreptitiously gluing it to his windscreen with soluable glue and a long handled applicator some lonely 4 AM. Don't go aboard. I might also leave a rotton fish or bag of dog **** or a rotton egg or six on his deck, not broken, just a warning gift. Use rubber gloves and cut out words from some magazine or newspaper, and burn the book with the holes in it. Don't cause any damage to his boat. You could get several niegbours to sue him in small claims court over it, a week or so apart. Expect to lose, but you might get lucky. Get a really crappy sounding stereo turned up too loud to wake him up to Yoko Ono at 6 AM a couple of times, he'll enjoy that. Make sure your niegbours all laugh and applaud and toast to him with grapefruit and liqueurs as soon as he comes on deck to complain. They could all hold up score cards, like 2.3, 4.1, 6.8, etc. You could make it into a really nice breakfast party. Tape it all and send it to funniest videos, he'll look good on TV, you'll get some money. No point in politely advising him of your fellow boaters' feelings in the presence of a witness or two, the clod would just go overly defensive, right? It would be really nice if the ignorant asshole would idle out of the slip under trolling motor power and start his sonic warp drive up out side the breakwater if leaving early, but he would never agree until he had suffered as you did. You could clean a few guns where he could see you doing it, while muttering insanely about sonic vandals and drinking heavily from a whiskey bottle full of tea beside a bag of sugar. Tip a little sugar into the bottle from time to time. Don't speak to him, just yell at your "crew" below decks about inconsiderate assholes, while ignoring him. Print this out (minus my name, please), or something similar and tell him someone asked you to give it to him, and that your niegbours all voted it was the best thing to do, because you all did not really want to upset him unneccessarily. Maybe they will all sign it. Or, just forgive him once or twice and pray for him. Judge Judy would be on your side, so long as you did not instigate violence or real damage. She hates noisy, inconsiderate people, too. There is a site somewhere concerning really nasty dirty tricks, some of which are essentially harmless, I don't remember the URL. Terry K |
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. :-) |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
Quick question along these lines, when is it okay to fire your flare gun
into somone elses bilge, or at least urinate upon their deck? When you're feeling suicidal and your life insurance is paid up? |
When would you board someone else's boat??
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Good story. |
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 |
When would you board someone else's boat??
Not much different than seeing the interior light on in the car parked next
to you. Yes I always pull the door handle. Usually its locked and I'm off the hook... "Gary Warner" wrote in message ... 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? |
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") |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:09:44 GMT, Terry Spragg
wrote: Bob D. wrote: Quick question along these lines, when is it okay to fire your flare gun into somone elses bilge, or at least urinate upon their deck? Two years ago, I was at Put-in-Bay sleeping one off at my favorite facility, when at 7:30am one Sunday this "gentleman" started his go fast boat which had twin unmuffled engines. I was along the wall, the marina was packed, so this guy was perpendicular to me along the pier squeezed between me and the boat in front of him. His exhaust was about one foot away from the starboard side of my boat hull. Needless to say when he started the engine, I sprang up and almost crapped my pants. Now I'll admit I am prejudiced against loud go fast boats, as I don't personally see the use in the excess noise (same opinion of loud harleys), but I've never begrudged someone over it. If its loud and moving into my quiet zone, it will eventually move out of earshot and it's no longer a problem. And even though it's 7:30am, he still has to start his boat to leave, right? Unfortunately this ****head didn't have a clue about courtesy and decided he needed to start his engines long before unsecuring his spring lines, or taking in his power line, water hose, or even his morning reign on the porcelin throne. I guess he needed those hi performance ponies good and warm huh? TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, bozo the boater pulled out of the marina. By this time I couldn't get back to sleep as all I could her afterwards were my friends and neighbors awake, talking about what a flamming asshole this guy was. What would your reaction be? Bob Dimond I would consider writing a gentle, threatening note signed "an x-friend" warning him that his "lack of consideration" for other persons' quiet enjoyment of their property could become reciprocal, and surreptitiously gluing it to his windscreen with soluable glue and a long handled applicator some lonely 4 AM. Don't go aboard. I might also leave a rotton fish or bag of dog **** or a rotton egg or six on his deck, not broken, just a warning gift. Use rubber gloves and cut out words from some magazine or newspaper, and burn the book with the holes in it. Don't cause any damage to his boat. You could get several niegbours to sue him in small claims court over it, a week or so apart. Expect to lose, but you might get lucky. Get a really crappy sounding stereo turned up too loud to wake him up to Yoko Ono at 6 AM a couple of times, he'll enjoy that. Make sure your niegbours all laugh and applaud and toast to him with grapefruit and liqueurs as soon as he comes on deck to complain. They could all hold up score cards, like 2.3, 4.1, 6.8, etc. You could make it into a really nice breakfast party. Tape it all and send it to funniest videos, he'll look good on TV, you'll get some money. No point in politely advising him of your fellow boaters' feelings in the presence of a witness or two, the clod would just go overly defensive, right? It would be really nice if the ignorant asshole would idle out of the slip under trolling motor power and start his sonic warp drive up out side the breakwater if leaving early, but he would never agree until he had suffered as you did. You could clean a few guns where he could see you doing it, while muttering insanely about sonic vandals and drinking heavily from a whiskey bottle full of tea beside a bag of sugar. Tip a little sugar into the bottle from time to time. Don't speak to him, just yell at your "crew" below decks about inconsiderate assholes, while ignoring him. Print this out (minus my name, please), or something similar and tell him someone asked you to give it to him, and that your niegbours all voted it was the best thing to do, because you all did not really want to upset him unneccessarily. Maybe they will all sign it. Or, just forgive him once or twice and pray for him. Judge Judy would be on your side, so long as you did not instigate violence or real damage. She hates noisy, inconsiderate people, too. There is a site somewhere concerning really nasty dirty tricks, some of which are essentially harmless, I don't remember the URL. Terry K Nicely said! John H On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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"Jim and Becky" wrote in message ... Not much different than seeing the interior light on in the car parked next to you. Yes I always pull the door handle. Usually its locked and I'm off the hook... Well not quite the same. My conundrum was that this loud stereo was bothering me and it would have been sooooo easy to shut it off without doing any damage. |
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"Gary Warner" wrote in message ...
Just stuff to talk about: So - What would you think if someone was boarding your boat? I went out yesterday afternoon for a few hours after I left the office. I returned, buttoned up the boat, chatted with the guy in the next slip for a minute, and left. That night, my wife, son, and I walk into the yacht club restaurant and the guy whom I spoke with in the next slip earlier that day immediatley got up from his table and crossed the room to inform me he boarded my boat after I left. Seems I absent-mindely left the VHF radio on up on the bridge. For reasons unknown, the squelch went nuts and was crackling away up there under all that Sunbrella after I was long gone. He shut the radio off. I appreciated his letting me know, and he was very concerned about it. I must admit I was a little confused at first, as I am pretty easy going, and would assume (and appreciate) someone taking the time and effort to unsnap the covers, climb the ladder, and kill the radio due to my negligence. I felt I was the one to appologize. Thinking about it now, if I had been in his place, I don't know if I even would have thought to mention my boarding his boat to him. It just seems logical. I respect and admire (most of) my dock neighbors and trust thier intentions. Perhpas less so if we had transient boaters in the marina. Coff Damn, life is good! |
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"Gary Warner" wrote in message ...
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? Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? |
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John H wrote in message . ..
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'd sure hate to live next to someone as anal as you. Apparently it was daytime, so why not just chill out a little? |
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Gary Warner wrote:
"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. Gunwhales. Rob |
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"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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"basskisser" wrote in message
om... John H wrote in message . .. 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'd sure hate to live next to someone as anal as you. Apparently it was daytime, so why not just chill out a little? It's one thing to find music annoying when someone's listening to it. It's another story entirely when the stereo's owner has left completely, which mean's there's NO purpose whatsoever for the music playing. Don't you think it's a bit arrogant to assume that the whole world wants to listen to your music? |
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"basskisser" wrote: Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? That's pretty much what I did: I thought about getting on his boat, decided not to, and went back to working on a wiring problem on my boat. The reason it was annoying was because the volume was very lound, undoubtedly set at a volume good for when they were out on open water with the engine going and lots of wind. Where we were docked is under a huge concrete bridge. The loud music and echos really weren't very pleasent. ~ I think I do tend to be laid-back and understanding. When the guy returned I just told him about it. He said, "Oh. You should have just shut it off." :) |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
I never knew I had so many peaceful options. Thanks guys! Any other
interesting stories of the obnoxious (I mean inconsiderate, I'm obnoxious) boaters? Bob |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
"Bob D." wrote in message
... I guess he needed those hi performance ponies good and warm huh? TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, bozo the boater pulled out of the marina. By this time I couldn't get back to sleep as all I could her afterwards were my friends and neighbors awake, talking about what a flamming asshole this guy was. What would your reaction be? Bob Dimond I'd write down the name & reg numbers of boats like that, for two reasons. First, report him to the marina's manager. Second, if you ever run across that same boat in an emergency, you can ignore its owner's calls for help, and do whatever you can to make his boat sink, burn or crash upon the rocks more quickly. There's an entire class of people who simply don't deserve to continue their existence. |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
"Terry Spragg" wrote in message
.cable.rogers.com... Get a really crappy sounding stereo turned up too loud to wake him up to Yoko Ono.... Yoko?!? Jeez.....it's making my teeth hurt just thinking about that! Perfect idea. You could clean a few guns where he could see you doing it, while muttering insanely about sonic vandals and drinking heavily from a whiskey bottle full of tea beside a bag of sugar. Tip a little sugar into the bottle from time to time. Don't speak to him, just yell at your "crew" below decks about inconsiderate assholes, while ignoring him. This is an excellent idea, the whiskey/gun combo. Even better if you wear a hat which hides your eyes, and steadfastly refuse to make eye contact with him. Judge Judy would be on your side, so long as you did not instigate violence or real damage. She hates noisy, inconsiderate people, too. So, Judy would be OK with using a crossbow, then. |
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"Gary Warner" wrote in message
... "Jim and Becky" wrote in message ... Not much different than seeing the interior light on in the car parked next to you. Yes I always pull the door handle. Usually its locked and I'm off the hook... Well not quite the same. My conundrum was that this loud stereo was bothering me and it would have been sooooo easy to shut it off without doing any damage. How about pulling the plug for his AC power? Maybe it was a 12v radio, but maybe not. |
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"basskisser" wrote in message
m... Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? Because inconsiderate people make a habit of leaving behind piles of **** for others to deal with. The behavior should be crushed instantly and in the most horrifying, shocking and insulting ways. |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "Terry Spragg" wrote in message .cable.rogers.com... Get a really crappy sounding stereo turned up too loud to wake him up to Yoko Ono.... Yoko?!? Jeez.....it's making my teeth hurt just thinking about that! Perfect idea. A while after the 9/11 attacks Ken Kesey wrote an open letter to the terrorists. His theme was that if they think that they are crazier than Americans by being suicide bombers they are, well, crazy. He then gave a long list of examples of how Americans are crazy. One of the best went something like... You think you're crazy? We shot John Lennon 6 times and didn't even aim for Yoko Ono. |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
"Gary Warner" wrote in message ... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "Terry Spragg" wrote in message .cable.rogers.com... Get a really crappy sounding stereo turned up too loud to wake him up to Yoko Ono.... Yoko?!? Jeez.....it's making my teeth hurt just thinking about that! Perfect idea. A while after the 9/11 attacks Ken Kesey wrote an open letter to the terrorists. His theme was that if they think that they are crazier than Americans by being suicide bombers they are, well, crazy. He then gave a long list of examples of how Americans are crazy. One of the best went something like... You think you're crazy? We shot John Lennon 6 times and didn't even aim for Yoko Ono. ROFL! |
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In article , "Doug Kanter"
wrote: "basskisser" wrote in message m... Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? Because inconsiderate people make a habit of leaving behind piles of **** for others to deal with. The behavior should be crushed instantly and in the most horrifying, shocking and insulting ways. While I'm guessing Dougs statement was meant to be funny, I'd have to say it holds alot of truth. Some of these people are like dogs who **** on the carpet after just being let out. Disapproving looks and subtle comments won't work, you have to rub their nose in their **** in hopes that they get the point. Obviously in the case of guys stereo it wasn't intentional, so making things difficult on them isn't necessarily the right tact. Assuming it was a mistake, I would have contacted the marina manager stating my intentions. If or when the owner showed up I would *hope* as boaters they would share a similar mindsets that boaters as a group are to be trusted (at least where I come from), be willing to listen to an explanation why I boarded, and understand that explanation, knowing that they did something to cause the situation. If not they can verify my story with the marina. If they persists in staying in a ****ing contest, then I'll do what needs to be done to instill better consideration and reasoning. If you have to be "cruel to be kind", perhaps I'll resort to "lead pipe kindness" :^) In Doug's case, with the woman at the car dealership it's a tough call. Obviously the woman was not "well bred" as she is portrayed as devoid of common sense, maternal instincts, or reasoning. Rather attempt to see Doug's point and say Thank You, she chose to stay ****y. What to do next time? Choose to let Darwin's theory take it course, and the kid suffer because his parent is a ****head? Or do the right thing, save the kid, be ridiculed by the parent, while the kid grows up to be another inconsiderate ****head. If we could go back in time would we find that someone had saved Adolph Hitler from falling off a truck roof, or Saddam Hussein from the back of a camel. Hmmmmm...... tough call! Thankfully, it isn't too often, but I've seen some ****ty things that our fellow boaters do. Besides the rude behavior I've cited before, there was one time when someone pulled int the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club acting like their **** didn't stink. I think they were a group of college kids borrowing dad's boat and using his membership for a dock reservation. Not only were they rude and uncourteous, but they had the nerve to unplug another boaters shore power, because they needed to plug into two outlets so they could run their boats AC electrical as well as their air conditioner. Thankfully enough of the people were outraged that the marina manager for the yacht club told them politely that their reservation for later in the year would not be honored. I only hope that later reservation was for dad, and that he was able to drive the point home about being considerate too other boaters (assuming he has any consideration himself). Bob Dimond |
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"Bob D." wrote in message
... Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? Because inconsiderate people make a habit of leaving behind piles of **** for others to deal with. The behavior should be crushed instantly and in the most horrifying, shocking and insulting ways. While I'm guessing Dougs statement was meant to be funny, I'd have to say it holds alot of truth. Some of these people are like dogs who **** on the carpet after just being let out. Disapproving looks and subtle comments won't work, you have to rub their nose in their **** in hopes that they get the point. Actually, I'm completely serious. Not trying to be funny at all. Look at it this way: I began teaching my son to be a good neighbor when he was old enough to carry on a discussion. Now he's 14 and he realizes it takes absolutely zero effort to live harmoniously (except for the farting contests he and his pals conduct in my living room). But, when you run across a scumbag who pretends his **** don't stink, you can be sure his parents didn't say one word to him about living among other people. Result: You have to "help" the scumbag overcome 18+ years of neglect in the wink of an eye. This is not to say that I won't give someone one opportunity to learn The Good Way, but one is my limit. |
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When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
John H,
I agree with your comment, but wouldn't it have been a lot more expedient to top post it? A two word comment in my opinion is a very good reason to top post. Paul "John H" wrote in message ... On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:09:44 GMT, Terry Spragg wrote: Bob D. wrote: Quick question along these lines, when is it okay to fire your flare gun into somone elses bilge, or at least urinate upon their deck? Two years ago, I was at Put-in-Bay sleeping one off at my favorite facility, when at 7:30am one Sunday this "gentleman" started his go fast boat which had twin unmuffled engines. I was along the wall, the marina was packed, so this guy was perpendicular to me along the pier squeezed between me and the boat in front of him. His exhaust was about one foot away from the starboard side of my boat hull. Needless to say when he started the engine, I sprang up and almost crapped my pants. Now I'll admit I am prejudiced against loud go fast boats, as I don't personally see the use in the excess noise (same opinion of loud harleys), but I've never begrudged someone over it. If its loud and moving into my quiet zone, it will eventually move out of earshot and it's no longer a problem. And even though it's 7:30am, he still has to start his boat to leave, right? Unfortunately this ****head didn't have a clue about courtesy and decided he needed to start his engines long before unsecuring his spring lines, or taking in his power line, water hose, or even his morning reign on the porcelin throne. I guess he needed those hi performance ponies good and warm huh? TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, bozo the boater pulled out of the marina. By this time I couldn't get back to sleep as all I could her afterwards were my friends and neighbors awake, talking about what a flamming asshole this guy was. What would your reaction be? Bob Dimond I would consider writing a gentle, threatening note signed "an x-friend" warning him that his "lack of consideration" for other persons' quiet enjoyment of their property could become reciprocal, and surreptitiously gluing it to his windscreen with soluable glue and a long handled applicator some lonely 4 AM. Don't go aboard. I might also leave a rotton fish or bag of dog **** or a rotton egg or six on his deck, not broken, just a warning gift. Use rubber gloves and cut out words from some magazine or newspaper, and burn the book with the holes in it. Don't cause any damage to his boat. You could get several niegbours to sue him in small claims court over it, a week or so apart. Expect to lose, but you might get lucky. Get a really crappy sounding stereo turned up too loud to wake him up to Yoko Ono at 6 AM a couple of times, he'll enjoy that. Make sure your niegbours all laugh and applaud and toast to him with grapefruit and liqueurs as soon as he comes on deck to complain. They could all hold up score cards, like 2.3, 4.1, 6.8, etc. You could make it into a really nice breakfast party. Tape it all and send it to funniest videos, he'll look good on TV, you'll get some money. No point in politely advising him of your fellow boaters' feelings in the presence of a witness or two, the clod would just go overly defensive, right? It would be really nice if the ignorant asshole would idle out of the slip under trolling motor power and start his sonic warp drive up out side the breakwater if leaving early, but he would never agree until he had suffered as you did. You could clean a few guns where he could see you doing it, while muttering insanely about sonic vandals and drinking heavily from a whiskey bottle full of tea beside a bag of sugar. Tip a little sugar into the bottle from time to time. Don't speak to him, just yell at your "crew" below decks about inconsiderate assholes, while ignoring him. Print this out (minus my name, please), or something similar and tell him someone asked you to give it to him, and that your niegbours all voted it was the best thing to do, because you all did not really want to upset him unneccessarily. Maybe they will all sign it. Or, just forgive him once or twice and pray for him. Judge Judy would be on your side, so long as you did not instigate violence or real damage. She hates noisy, inconsiderate people, too. There is a site somewhere concerning really nasty dirty tricks, some of which are essentially harmless, I don't remember the URL. Terry K Nicely said! John H On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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Gene,
A proponent of tough love? Ya, sometimes Darwin should have his chance. :-) Paul "Gene Kearns" wrote in message ... snipped Typical southern response to this is quite effective and not intrusive to a-hole parents..... let kid crash onto concrete floor and say, "Damn, bet that hurt...... bet you won't try *that* again... heh-heh...." Maybe "Mom" will learn something, too..... junior is sure to.... -- Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Southport, NC. http://myworkshop.idleplay.net/cavern/ Homepage http://www.southharbourvillageinn.com/directions.asp Where Southport,NC is located. http://www.southharbourvillageinn.linksysnet.com Real Time Pictures at My Marina http://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's Bayguide |
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When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
In article , "Doug Kanter" wrote:
"Bob D." wrote in message ... I guess he needed those hi performance ponies good and warm huh? TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, bozo the boater pulled out of the marina. By this time I couldn't get back to sleep as all I could her afterwards were my friends and neighbors awake, talking about what a flamming asshole this guy was. What would your reaction be? Bob Dimond I'd write down the name & reg numbers of boats like that, for two reasons. First, report him to the marina's manager. Second, if you ever run across that same boat in an emergency, you can ignore its owner's calls for help, and do whatever you can to make his boat sink, burn or crash upon the rocks more quickly. There's an entire class of people who simply don't deserve to continue their existence. You would ignore somebody in an emergency over petty-ass bull**** and help their boat sink, burn or crash? Really? And yet you tried to prove that I am ignorant in some earlier debates with you? Hoo boy. You are a real piece of work! Thank gawd not all folks are like you. I certainly can understand being a little miffed at the circumstances involving the docking and resulting loud noise however you are not God and you don't get to pick and choose who doesn't "deserve to continue their existance". Only a real heartless lout would ignore somebody in distress if they could lend assistance. Not only that it is the RULE of the Sea to lend assistance. Hopefully you don't really behave this way and are having a bad day and blowing off some steam? If not then you don't deserve to be called a boater or a seaman. |
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In article , "Doug Kanter" wrote:
"basskisser" wrote in message om... Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? Because inconsiderate people make a habit of leaving behind piles of **** for others to deal with. The behavior should be crushed instantly and in the most horrifying, shocking and insulting ways. And who gets to be the judge of just what is and isn't "inconsiderate" behavior? You? What a piece of work you are. Don White, folks like this are one reason for not going anywhere without a firearm.... |
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In article , "Doug Kanter" wrote:
"Bob D." wrote in message ... Why not lighten up a little, and listen to the music until the people got back? Because inconsiderate people make a habit of leaving behind piles of **** for others to deal with. The behavior should be crushed instantly and in the most horrifying, shocking and insulting ways. While I'm guessing Dougs statement was meant to be funny, I'd have to say it holds alot of truth. Some of these people are like dogs who **** on the carpet after just being let out. Disapproving looks and subtle comments won't work, you have to rub their nose in their **** in hopes that they get the point. Actually, I'm completely serious. Not trying to be funny at all. Look at it this way: I began teaching my son to be a good neighbor when he was old enough to carry on a discussion. Now he's 14 and he realizes it takes absolutely zero effort to live harmoniously (except for the farting contests he and his pals conduct in my living room). But, when you run across a scumbag who pretends his **** don't stink, you can be sure his parents didn't say one word to him about living among other people. Result: You have to "help" the scumbag overcome 18+ years of neglect in the wink of an eye. This is not to say that I won't give someone one opportunity to learn The Good Way, but one is my limit. So let the "scumbag's" boat sink and they can drown right Dougie? Why not just kill em' all and let God sort em' out eh? |
When to shoot a falre into someone elses bilge WAS: When would you board someone else's boat??
In article , "Paul Schilter" paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:
John H, I agree with your comment, but wouldn't it have been a lot more expedient to top post it? A two word comment in my opinion is a very good reason to top post. Paul http://www.html-faq.com/etiquette/?toppost |
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