On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:27:21 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


I'm sure these USCGA and USPS guys do some good, but I've never seen
them doing it, and I've been boating for 50+ years.

Typically, I see a pack of them out on boats on nice sunny days,
cruising around, club-like. In fact, I suspect that's mostly what they
do: engage in club-like activities. Nothing wrong with that. There's
always a certain element who is attracted by quasi-military trappings.

Does that include cap'n hats?
I've never had dealings with them because.....I don't have a boat.
But I'm not so cynical, and figure I'll be talking to them when I get
my CS, at minimum to take the safety course.
But who knows, I might just join up myself - if I can carry a piece.

--Vic

On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:49:48 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:27:21 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


I'm sure these USCGA and USPS guys do some good, but I've never seen
them doing it, and I've been boating for 50+ years.

Typically, I see a pack of them out on boats on nice sunny days,
cruising around, club-like. In fact, I suspect that's mostly what they
do: engage in club-like activities. Nothing wrong with that. There's
always a certain element who is attracted by quasi-military trappings.

Does that include cap'n hats?
I've never had dealings with them because.....I don't have a boat.
But I'm not so cynical, and figure I'll be talking to them when I get
my CS, at minimum to take the safety course.
But who knows, I might just join up myself - if I can carry a piece.

--Vic

Typically, Harry hasn't seen any of them, because typically Harry doesn't
go out on the water. Around here, Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, the
USCGA has a good reputation. Harry has a hard time with any group or
individual enjoying same, mainly 'cause he doesn't!
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H