Rude people

[Moveon]

YUP! Unfortunately the weekend is the only time I can go. Just yesterday there was a line of people waiting to come in at the only ramp. Sure enough along comes this group of kayakers straight up to the ramp even as others were trying to load!!! Bypasses me and another boat patiently waiting in line. Now we have to wait on those clowns. Nothing was said as a couple of the guys looked jacked up on steroids.....

I'd certainly give them a piece of my mind and not let them jump the line without some words. I'd tell them to get to the back of the line and if they don't move out of the way I'd back down my boat trailer and run over the SOBs if they didn't listen and learn the rules of the launch ramp. Most likely a little talk with them will get them to go back to the end of the line and wait their turn. If not then I'd use a stronger warning.

These people need to learn manners and boat ramp etiquette. If you let them get away with jumping in line without explaining to them what the did wrong they will just do it again and again until someone steps up and give them a lesson in manners at the boat ramp.

["G"]

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Leave a Flight Plan, especially if you go out fishing alone. Tell a friend where you are going, and for how long.
Take a boater safety class.

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If you see it pick it up even if it's not yours. Carry a litter bag with you.
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[Moveon]

This is why I carry a 9 mm with me every where I go these days. I don't have to go back to the truck to get my 9 mm. It's right where I can reach it really quick if needed.

[Moveon]

I"m getting a colonoscopy next week. Any thoughts? LOL They say that the prep is the worst part. I believe them. I'll be leaving the 9 mm at home on that day.

[Slab]

And on “g”s note I think this negative topic can be closed. Thanks for keeping things relatively civil.


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