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24-06-2011, 05:54
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#226
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by tallyhorob
and I'm sure you are ok with that too, roll over, play dead, lets not make any waves (in response to my comment about the TSA and airports). Because our government never has to be taken to task, they always do the right thing.
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Actually, I am not Ok with that. I refuse to fly anymore. I wrote to several major airlines and informed them that I won't be using their services any more as long as I need to be groped in order to fly. I have dumped the CC that give you airline miles and told them why I have cancelled those cards. I either drive or take the train. If I can't get there that way, I don't go. I just go sailing instead.
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24-06-2011, 06:03
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#227
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by red cobra
Actually, I am not Ok with that. I refuse to fly anymore. I wrote to several major airlines and informed them that I won't be using their services any more as long as I need to be groped in order to fly. I have dumped the CC that give you airline miles and told them why I have cancelled those cards. I either drive or take the train. If I can't get there that way, I don't go. I just go sailing instead.
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Hey... maybe you should get a poll going on 'Airport Gropes'...
The gentlest..
the longest..
the roughest..
the sexiest....
there's a few sites out there would appreciate the info...
especially as its by men/women in uniform...
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24-06-2011, 06:19
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#228
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Senior Cruiser
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Location: 29° 49.16’ N 82° 25.82’ W
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by redcobra
Actually, I am not Ok with that. I refuse to fly anymore. I wrote to several major airlines and informed them that I won't be using their services any more as long as I need to be groped in order to fly. I have dumped the CC that give you airline miles and told them why I have cancelled those cards. I either drive or take the train. If I can't get there that way, I don't go. I just go sailing instead.
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Well, perhaps you prefer a free trip to the hereafter to security at the airport?
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Sometimes it's necessary to state the obvious for the benefit of the oblivious.
Rust is the poor man's Loctite.
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24-06-2011, 06:42
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#229
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Florida Keys
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by skipmac
Well, perhaps you prefer a free trip to the hereafter to security at the airport?
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Most of their "security" is no more than a "I feel good that were doing something" measure.
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24-06-2011, 07:08
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#230
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by skipmac
Well, perhaps you prefer a free trip to the hereafter to security at the airport?
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Yes, I will take my chances. I take a greater risk crossing the street on a daily basis.
Israel has better airport security and they don't grab your balls.
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24-06-2011, 09:26
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#231
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chesapeake Bay
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Posts: 13,564
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
This thread is not about the TSA, DHA, ICE, credit cards, airline cocktails or any thing else.
Let's get it back on track so it doesn't get closed.
Thank you.
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A ruby port your harbor, Raise three sheets to the wind.
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24-06-2011, 09:34
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#233
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: North Carolina, USA
Boat: Big brick box and a '62 Airstream Ambassador. Formerly Pacific Seacraft
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
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Originally Posted by canucksailor
wouldn't that be aqueous humor, at least on this site?
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vitreous humor most definitely leads to aqueous solutions! Eye get it now..
xoxo
csh
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24-06-2011, 10:51
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#234
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Senior Cruiser
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by READY2GO
Most of their "security" is no more than a "I feel good that were doing something" measure.
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Sorry but cannot 100% agree with that. Certainly some of the security measures are for looks and some downright dumb and probably don't add to airline safety. Perhaps I'm older than most on the forum but remember quite well when planes were being hijacked to Cuba and later other spots, on a regular basis. So when is the last time you heard of that happening?
No the security measures aren't foolproof but without them there is absolutely no doubt at all that a lot more hijacking, kidnappings, bombings and murder of innocent passengers would be happening. To think otherwise is naive at best.
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The water is always bluer on the other side of the ocean.
Sometimes it's necessary to state the obvious for the benefit of the oblivious.
Rust is the poor man's Loctite.
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24-06-2011, 16:23
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Endeavour 42CC
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami )
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Originally Posted by skipmac
No the security measures aren't foolproof but without them there is absolutely no doubt at all that a lot more hijacking, kidnappings, bombings and murder of innocent passengers would be happening. To think otherwise is naive at best.
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But we'd be free!!!!!
free to die in a fireball or get blown to bits.
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24-06-2011, 17:12
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
Unless I missed it, somewhere in these 16 pages, couldn't one complain to the USCG that the landowner's nightlight is a hazard to navigation?
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27-06-2011, 06:08
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#237
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Join Date: May 2011
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
Let's not forget.
"All Miami Beach and area boaters are invited to an ‘Anchor Fest’, to be held on July 4th, starting at 2 p.m. The Anchor Fest will be a celebration of American freedom, particularly the freedom Americans have to see all legal rights respected by our politicians."
Location 25.802248047707614 80.1396632194519
2344 North Bay Road Miami Beach FL
Be sure to bring your cannons and Hip Hop music.
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27-06-2011, 06:16
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#238
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
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Originally Posted by Big Al
Be sure to bring your cannons and Hip Hop music.
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Damn..... I've only got a Nikon and Reggae.....
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30-06-2011, 11:36
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#239
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cruiser
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: beautiful anchorages
Boat: Dufour 34, 1975
Posts: 347
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
For those interested in the status of the MB anchoring situation, there will be an article in the MB Herald in the next few days. I'll either post the entire article or a link to it, depending on length.
It looks to be a fascinating article.
Regarding the Anchor Fest, I'm spent the last two weeks attempting to finalize arrangements with a local boating organization who will be responsible for it. I am currently well north of Miami Beach on my way back to the Great Lakes, and don't have a boat available to me there to participate even if I were able to get there.
I'll post an announcement later today or tomorrow with details on the sponsoring organization.
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30-06-2011, 14:47
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#240
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 17
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Re: Bullying on the Waterway ( Sunset Lake , Miami Beach)
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Originally Posted by canucksailor
Snip....snip....
I am currently well north of Miami Beach on my way back to the Great Lakes, and don't have a boat available to me there to participate even if I were able to get there.y
I'll post an announcement later today or tomorrow with details on the sponsoring organization.
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Now that's funny, after all the talk.....
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