NEED A TOW ASAP

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by captmikem

I will give you a quick Summation, save you from reading 30 pages:

A nice couple from JAX bought a boat in FLL, They were supposed to be able to keep her there for a few months to get her in condition to move her to JAX, they work so can only come down on weekends.

Owner of the dock said move now. Engine over heated , got a tow to another dock but pricey. They asked for a tow out to the sea buoy so they could sail north.

37 sea lawyers then debated the liability aspects of a personal tow (10 pages worth)

Intracoastal cruisers cautioned on the terrors of being “outside” without two engines four liferaftts six epirbs and direct lines to SeaTow. (5 pages)

A CF member started a fund for them, now they are the cause of children starving in Africa and all that is wrong with the USA. (5 pages)

They bought a radar and a lunch at subway, people are demanding they return both and spend the money on more sensible things. (epirbs, liferafts etc) (10 pages)

Several CF’ers have challenged each other to Duels over how to tow with a dingy.

And a few helpful suggestions.

That is about it, but I am sure there is more to come!

M

Best Post of the Year..

[Oldlaxer1]

Originally Posted by captmikem

I will give you a quick Summation, save you from reading 30 pages:

A nice couple from JAX bought a boat in FLL, They were supposed to be able to keep her there for a few months to get her in condition to move her to JAX, they work so can only come down on weekends.

Owner of the dock said move now. Engine over heated , got a tow to another dock but pricey. They asked for a tow out to the sea buoy so they could sail north.

37 sea lawyers then debated the liability aspects of a personal tow (10 pages worth)

Intracoastal cruisers cautioned on the terrors of being “outside” without two engines four liferaftts six epirbs and direct lines to SeaTow. (5 pages)

A CF member started a fund for them, now they are the cause of children starving in Africa and all that is wrong with the USA. (5 pages)

They bought a radar and a lunch at subway, people are demanding they return both and spend the money on more sensible things. (epirbs, liferafts etc) (10 pages)

Several CF’ers have challenged each other to Duels over how to tow with a dingy.

And a few helpful suggestions.

That is about it, but I am sure there is more to come!

M

You sir are hilarious!

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by Madwand

Whether you are sympathetic to this story or not, there's lots worse things on Gofundme asking for your money, such as crack whores who killed their own children through their negligence and want you to pay for the funeral. There's lots worse stuff to get bent out of shape over than this or self inflicted starving Africans.

That seems totally out of context? Out of shape no. Being apathetic? If I'm going to give money to someone in over their head it would be a kid or a long time friend. I've done both but money to a stranger on line, I don't think so if solicited. My empathy was fine till the solicitation from the OP.

[thruska]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

I see my outboard advice was not appreciated, I'll remember both remarks.

Done helping you, figure it out yourself along with your new internet friends.

Hot topic ? I've seen hotter, lol

Kenomac , they was just warming up to ya!
But pick up your toys and go home , it's ok.
It's not your good advice, it's your shitty arrogant approach.

[Madwand]

Originally Posted by Cadence

That seems totally out of context? Out of shape no. Being apathetic? If I'm going to give money to someone in over their head it would be a kid or a long time friend. I've done both but money to a stranger on line, I don't think so if solicited. My empathy was fine till the solicitation from the OP.

It was "you" in the 3rd person. Many people here seem to be bent out of shape over how others donate their money. There's far worse things they could be donating to.

[SV Siren]

Originally Posted by captmikem

I will give you a quick Summation, save you from reading 30 pages:

A nice couple from JAX bought a boat in FLL, They were supposed to be able to keep her there for a few months to get her in condition to move her to JAX, they work so can only come down on weekends.

Owner of the dock said move now. Engine over heated , got a tow to another dock but pricey. They asked for a tow out to the sea buoy so they could sail north.

37 sea lawyers then debated the liability aspects of a personal tow (10 pages worth)

Intracoastal cruisers cautioned on the terrors of being “outside” without two engines four liferaftts six epirbs and direct lines to SeaTow. (5 pages)

A CF member started a fund for them, now they are the cause of children starving in Africa and all that is wrong with the USA. (5 pages)

They bought a radar and a lunch at subway, people are demanding they return both and spend the money on more sensible things. (epirbs, liferafts etc) (10 pages)

Several CF’ers have challenged each other to Duels over how to tow with a dingy.

And a few helpful suggestions.

That is about it, but I am sure there is more to come!

M

Thanks Cpt. Mike...I appreciate the summation...it's just too funny!! I don't hate to say it...while literally NOT having read all the stinking pages..probably spot on given the history on how some threads just seem to head for the shoals all on their own.

I do have to admit, I started adding up your summation page numbers....and the math came OUT PERFECT....

[GILow]

Originally Posted by boatman61

www.comefundmypoxyvandestadtwivloadsadosh.com

Money sent.


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[boatman61]

Originally Posted by GILow

Money sent.


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Oh Goody..!!!
BARKEEP....

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by Madwand

It was "you" in the 3rd person. Many people here seem to be bent out of shape over how others donate their money. There's far worse things they could be donating to.

I don't recall a you, third person. I agree there are a # of worse thing to donate to but this is not a social or political thread.

[carebear1968]

Originally Posted by GILow

Money sent.


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Thank you GlLow. You guys are so great!

[Kenomac]

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Originally Posted by thruska

Hot topic ? I've seen hotter, lol

Kenomac , they was just warming up to ya!
But pick up your toys and go home , it's ok.
It's not your good advice, it's your shitty arrogant approach.

OK, let's try this approach....

We love Italy, but would prefer to spend our winter in Palma, Mallorca visiting our CF friends Weavis and Prairiechicken. Right now we're stuck in San Giorgia di Nogaro, Italy 80km east of Venice where I'm growing tired of taking the same old pictures of the Grand Canal on my new $3000 camera.

PLEASE, PLEASE HELP US raise $2600 so that we can fuel up our Oyster and take the time off work to move her to a more convenient (to us) mooring in Palma. Our fuel tank is currently empty.

Please help us by going to: www.pleasefundourretirementenjoyment.com and give what you can.

Cheers

Ken

[Madwand]

Originally Posted by Cadence

I don't recall a you, third person. I agree there are a # of worse thing to donate to but this is not a social or political thread.

Seems like you are missing the context.

[carebear1968]

Originally Posted by Land Cruiser

Thanks Cpt. Mike...I appreciate the summation...it's just too funny!! I don't hate to say it...while literally NOT having read all the stinking pages..probably spot on given the history on how some threads just seem to head for the shoals all on their own.

I do have to admit, I started adding up your summation page numbers....and the math came OUT PERFECT....

You are the man Capt. Mike. [emoji1] it took me a while to read and respond to everyone and I'm not sure I got to everyone. [emoji26] Whew....

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by Madwand

Seems like you are missing the context.

Could be! If it makes you happy fine, maybe I am?

[buzzstar]

Originally Posted by captmikem

I will give you a quick Summation, save you from reading 30 pages: ...

Well done! It would have been so much simpler if you could have said it at the start. Seriously, a public thank you!