05-14-2013, 03:43 PM
Yep, it is that time of year again. People got their first boat, and decide that Saturday, on the best weather day of the year is the time to launch it for the first time.... Or better yet the double decker jetski guy has his TRAILER JACK KNIFED SO IT IS BLOCKING ALL 3 (or 4 if you are good) LANES of the Air Force Ramp at Strike...
What do you do?
I showed up at the A/F Ramp on Saturday at noon. We had errands (why I was late launching) and I was taking my wife on our annual Mothers Day Weekend fishing trip. Yes, I would have loved to launch at 6:30 or 7:00 in the morning before the buffoons showed up. I get there and there are 6 boats or jetskiers in front of me. I prep my boat and get in line (notice I prepped my boat first). As we roll up, I am frustrated watching people lollygag around and then start prepping teir boat when they are ON THE RAMP. I really tried to be patient. After the second guy started getting ready ON THE RAMP, and the folks in front of me had not even started prepping their boat, I mentioned to the older gentleman that since it was so busy, and there was a line, maybe he might want to get ready before he got to the ramp. I was (not politley) told to F-OFF!
While he struggled to unload his boat, then tied it to the dock while his wife parked the truck, completley blocking 1 launch lane, I launched in the middle of the ramp, zipped around to the other side of the dock, beached the boat, ran back to my truck and drove it off the ramp. I timed myself, 1 minute 11 seconds from beginning my backup to driving off the ramp.
Please everyone, be courteous, get your stuff together before getting in line, and clear the ramp with both your boat and vehicle as soon as you can. If you need help ask someone. I be the next guy in line would be glad to help you clear out so he can launch. I know I would!
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What do you do?
I showed up at the A/F Ramp on Saturday at noon. We had errands (why I was late launching) and I was taking my wife on our annual Mothers Day Weekend fishing trip. Yes, I would have loved to launch at 6:30 or 7:00 in the morning before the buffoons showed up. I get there and there are 6 boats or jetskiers in front of me. I prep my boat and get in line (notice I prepped my boat first). As we roll up, I am frustrated watching people lollygag around and then start prepping teir boat when they are ON THE RAMP. I really tried to be patient. After the second guy started getting ready ON THE RAMP, and the folks in front of me had not even started prepping their boat, I mentioned to the older gentleman that since it was so busy, and there was a line, maybe he might want to get ready before he got to the ramp. I was (not politley) told to F-OFF!
While he struggled to unload his boat, then tied it to the dock while his wife parked the truck, completley blocking 1 launch lane, I launched in the middle of the ramp, zipped around to the other side of the dock, beached the boat, ran back to my truck and drove it off the ramp. I timed myself, 1 minute 11 seconds from beginning my backup to driving off the ramp.
Please everyone, be courteous, get your stuff together before getting in line, and clear the ramp with both your boat and vehicle as soon as you can. If you need help ask someone. I be the next guy in line would be glad to help you clear out so he can launch. I know I would!
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