Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 17:08:40 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:27:40 -0500 in rec.boats, " JimH"
jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS penned the following thoughts:

Giddyup Sheriff.


You know, John is right, in so far as Skipper provides enough goofy OP
threads suitable for ridicule, without polluting threads he didn't
start as a troll.

"Brunswick and Other Legends", "Croakers, Grunts 'n Mackerel", "The
Real West", and "East Coast Fish Stocks Depleted" are great examples
of ridiculous trolling that deserves derision.... not so, other
threads that Skipper hasn't injected his peculiar peccadilloes
into....

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Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

http://myworkshop.idleplay.net/
Homepage*
http://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats



Sorry I offended you Gene. I thought my post was funny and was not
disturbing to the thread in general.

But if you and John want to improve the NG how about focusing on Skipper,
the one who is actively trying to disrupt the group rather than on the one
joke I made that I thought would be appreciated.

Wearing a badge and trying to act tough to folks who actively contribute to
the NG and have it's interest at hand is not productive.


Skipper is easily ignored, if one has the maturity to do so.
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'Til next time,

John H

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Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

"JohnH" wrote in message
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Skipper is easily ignored, if one has the maturity to do so.
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'Til next time,

John H



Skipper can sometimes be hilarious in a weird kind of way. If it weren't
for his bigotry, he wouldn't be so bad.

RCE

Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 17:08:40 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
. ..
On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:27:40 -0500 in rec.boats, " JimH"
jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS penned the following thoughts:

Giddyup Sheriff.


You know, John is right, in so far as Skipper provides enough goofy OP
threads suitable for ridicule, without polluting threads he didn't
start as a troll.

"Brunswick and Other Legends", "Croakers, Grunts 'n Mackerel", "The
Real West", and "East Coast Fish Stocks Depleted" are great examples
of ridiculous trolling that deserves derision.... not so, other
threads that Skipper hasn't injected his peculiar peccadilloes
into....

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

http://myworkshop.idleplay.net/
Homepage*
http://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats



Sorry I offended you Gene. I thought my post was funny and was not
disturbing to the thread in general.

But if you and John want to improve the NG how about focusing on Skipper,
the one who is actively trying to disrupt the group rather than on the one
joke I made that I thought would be appreciated.

Wearing a badge and trying to act tough to folks who actively contribute
to
the NG and have it's interest at hand is not productive.


Skipper is easily ignored, if one has the maturity to do so.
--
'Til next time,

John H

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*Maturity*?

Can you say 'flaming' John?

And you dare to call others on the carpet for doing exactly what you do?

OMG.

Drop it already and just enjoy the NG.

Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 19:16:53 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
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Skipper is easily ignored, if one has the maturity to do so.
--
'Til next time,

John H



Skipper can sometimes be hilarious in a weird kind of way. If it weren't
for his bigotry, he wouldn't be so bad.

RCE


That's true too! When he wasn't being purposely offensive, he was quite
humorous. I've had him kf'd for a while, but since so may folks quote him I
don't think I've missed much.

Now, have you found us a nice macro lens yet?
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'Til next time,

John H

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Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

"JohnH" wrote in message
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Now, have you found us a nice macro lens yet?
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'Til next time,

John H



What's that?

Just kidding. All I've bought since I got the camera is an extra battery.
I've been experimenting - took some portrait shots of one of the grandkids.
Still very much in the learn mode.

RCE

Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

Here's another vote for Wilmington, NC. But I would look into mooring up
along the City Riverwalk versus Bennett Bros. Bonnet is a nice yard, just on
the edge of town, but you can't really walk to eat or shop, and, it is next
door to the sewer plant. You can look up the dockmaster from the city
webpage, and I'll bet he'll cut you a great deal for a winter stay. There
are a few other small marinas on the river, two local beach operations, and
then down the way, Southport, as Gene mentioned earlier. If you want a
really nice experience, check out BaldHead Island. It's totally isolated,
but one of my favorite spots. But like I said, if you tie up on the city
docks, you can step off the GB and right into a number of restaurants and
bars. I doubt they have Cable however, but power and water can be
had.Wilmington has a large downtown historic district if you are into that
sort of thing, and plenty of hardcore shopping by car. Down the road is
Myrtle Beach(60mi) for the true outlet addict, and more golf courses than
you could ever play.Not many great marina locations however, and you'll need
a car and some patience to get around. Charleston is 150mi away, but that is
one expensive city, and the city marina isn't walking distance to anything.
Wild Dunes is nearby on the Isle of Palms, and a great resort facility if
you got the bucks. Everything in Charleston is pretty crowded, and I'd be
surprised if you could get long-term dockage. So that's Southern NC. Going
the other way is New Burn, Beaufort, Oriental, all nice, nautical, but
smallish cities. They are also a long drive to anywhere. So check out
Wilmington. It's a good mix.



"RCE" wrote in message
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Mrs.E. has asked me to research and find a winter slip for her GB
somewhere in North Carolina.
(this will be interesting)

Her interest is to take her GB south next fall to a quality marina that
can provide a cursory "watch" on the boat in her absence, has shore power
and cable TV available throughout the winter, and has decent facilities
and amenities. Her plan is to occasionally travel and stay on the boat
for a few days at a time during all but the worst of the winter months.
Ideally, the marina would be located near other points of interest, decent
restaurants, and, of course, shopping centers.

I've searched a few, but, without seeing them first-hand, it's hard to
judge them by website descriptions.
From the website description, Bennet Bros. Yachts/Cape Fear Marina looks
like it's worth investigating and I have emailed them for further
information regarding winter slip availabilities, lease or sale.

Anybody have any recommendations?

Thanks,

RCE

Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

"rcoleman" wrote in message
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Here's another vote for Wilmington, NC. But I would look into mooring up
along the City Riverwalk versus Bennett Bros. Bonnet is a nice yard, just
on the edge of town, but you can't really walk to eat or shop, and, it is
next door to the sewer plant.


Thanks much for the recommendations, everyone. Mrs.E. and I have some
investigating to do, for sure, but having the input of some local knowledge
is very helpful.

RCE

Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

Here's a link to the Wilmington Dockmaster. The harbormaster is a young cat
who goes by "RT". A bottle of Capt.Jerry's rum goes a long way in
negotiations. Don't pay any attention to the time limits listed, there
aren't a lot of boats hooked up except during one of the festivals, and
you'd miss those over winter anyway. RT is a good guy, so bring him a bottle
when you tie up, and he'll likely forget just when you got there. Wilmington
is trying to get this kind of business anyway, so I'm sure they would
accomodate you.

http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Portals/...g_brochure.pdf

Here's a good general info site for the NC coast.
http://www.insiders.com/wilmington/

I'm not affiliated with any of this BTW, I just like boats.




"RCE" wrote in message
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"rcoleman" wrote in message
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Here's another vote for Wilmington, NC. But I would look into mooring up
along the City Riverwalk versus Bennett Bros. Bonnet is a nice yard, just
on the edge of town, but you can't really walk to eat or shop, and, it is
next door to the sewer plant.


Thanks much for the recommendations, everyone. Mrs.E. and I have some
investigating to do, for sure, but having the input of some local
knowledge is very helpful.

RCE

Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:27:40 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:

"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:31:15 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:

"RCE" wrote in message
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"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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You may also want to consider this marina. I used to have my boat
slipped there. There is also some information concerning the area.

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Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

http://myworkshop.idleplay.net/ Homepage*
http://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats


Ahem. Ah, which marina is that, Gene?
(methinks maybe you hit the "send" too fast)

RCE


I once heard Dave Mann brag about the super facilities next to the fishin'
pond at the 4H club in Derby, KS. You may want to touch base with him.
;-)

Why turn this thread, which has been informative and interesting, into a
personal attack zone?
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'Til next time,

John H

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Giddyup Sheriff.


Sorry that trying to keep the name-calling out bothers you so much.
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John H

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JohnH,

I don't know if you noticed, but you have become JimH's new target for
flames. It used to be Harry and Chuck, it is now you.

I think Chuck's advice is best. Ignore those who are trolling for a
flame war.

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Marina recommendations in North Carolina
 

Gene Kearns wrote:
On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:27:40 -0500 in rec.boats, " JimH"
jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS penned the following thoughts:
Giddyup Sheriff.


You know, John is right, in so far as Skipper provides enough goofy OP
threads suitable for ridicule, without polluting threads he didn't
start as a troll.

"Brunswick and Other Legends", "Croakers, Grunts 'n Mackerel", "The
Real West", and "East Coast Fish Stocks Depleted" are great examples
of ridiculous trolling that deserves derision.... not so, other
threads that Skipper hasn't injected his peculiar peccadilloes
into....


The last few weeks have seen a substantial increase in political trolls.
This thread shows how quickly politics can leave the Off Topic Threads
and invade an On Topic Thread ruining the thread for those who actually
wanted to read an On Topic post. I am sure anyone who reads this thread
in the middle is wondering how a request for a Marina recommendation
results in silly name calling and a boring flame war.

Hopefully the number of political trolls will decrease and we can stop
get back to treating each other with respect.

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Reggie
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That's my story and I am sticking to it.

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