07-22-2006, 02:46 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Thanks, Bro. I often take pictures of the boats that crowd me...either under power or just trolling by close enough to whack 'em with a rodtip. It's amazing how many get that far off stare, pretending you aren't even there, as they cruise over your lines or deliberately intrude (when they have the whole lake). For most of them, it is not a matter of the no wake 150 foot thing...just common courtesy and sportsmanship. And, if if I am rude enough to comment on their intrusion, they usually come back with some profanity and suggestions about performing physically impossible acts upon myself. They really resent the fact that I am crowding them with my inflatable.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On several occasions I have boaters ask "Why are you taking my picture". My response is "I am collecting pictures of #$$%&#*$. I figure you can be #$$%&#* of the month." Sometimes that is good for beginning a deep philosophical discussion of the "gravitational pull" of two bodies, etc. Usually NOT.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Worse things happen every day. Our craft are pretty water-worthy and we can ride out the surf of major bow wakes at close range. But, I have seen more than a few small boats and canoes get dumped by inconsiderate boaters who throw up big water and go by too close.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Just for the record, all of us on BFT appreciate the visible efforts you guys have been making to help keep the waters safer. I think it has made a difference in the awareness of the potential offenders. It may not change their filthy habits, but they realize what they are doing, even if they don't stop. Keep up the good work.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On several occasions I have boaters ask "Why are you taking my picture". My response is "I am collecting pictures of #$$%&#*$. I figure you can be #$$%&#* of the month." Sometimes that is good for beginning a deep philosophical discussion of the "gravitational pull" of two bodies, etc. Usually NOT.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Worse things happen every day. Our craft are pretty water-worthy and we can ride out the surf of major bow wakes at close range. But, I have seen more than a few small boats and canoes get dumped by inconsiderate boaters who throw up big water and go by too close.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Just for the record, all of us on BFT appreciate the visible efforts you guys have been making to help keep the waters safer. I think it has made a difference in the awareness of the potential offenders. It may not change their filthy habits, but they realize what they are doing, even if they don't stop. Keep up the good work.[/#0000ff]
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