themn crawdaddy's look tasty! I'm hungry
They are tasty....but the season is over. All we got now is beer
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themn crawdaddy's look tasty! I'm hungry
Are you guys going to shut this down or do I need to go buy some more popcorn?
That's why I have stopped responding to these kind of threads also, tired of typing the same advice over and over again, only to be ignored by the OP. Very frustrating to say the least.I don't understand why people come on this site, ask for advice, don't hear what they want to hear and do what they want anyway. Oh well....
Next topic?
Hold on there Thurston- Seahorse has been actively engaged in this dialog and maybe, quite possibly really needs some good data and background on the good, the bad, and how to do something correctly. You of anyone here should point him/her to some of the other informative postings and information related to a fair question rather than a pithy quip. I would consider taking a step back and be a bit more proactive as an "administrator".That's why I have stopped responding to these kind of threads also, tired of typing the same advice over and over again, only to be ignored by the OP. Very frustrating to say the least.
But how do you tell your wife, who's child just died from CO poisoning while taking a nap with the Honda running that you thought it was OK because "only a few died"? As I've gotten older and lost family and friends I've realized how precious life really is.
You've been here long enough to know the long history of this subject on this site. The frustration lies not only with OP, but the countless people who come on this site, solicit advice and then promptly ignore it. It gets old. My duties as administrator don't include babysitting, sorry.Hold on there Thurston- Seahorse has been actively engaged in this dialog and maybe, quite possibly really needs some good data and background on the good, the bad, and how to do something correctly. You of anyone here should point him/her to some of the other informative postings and information related to a fair question rather than a pithy quip. I would consider taking a step back and be a bit more proactive as an "administrator".
Tom
Yes sir you are right however to opine with nothing of value and inflame and alienate a member is out of line; way out of line for one of the management of the site, that is my opinion and I believe this forum needs to be above that type of rhetoric. Is it not best to stay silent or is this the con-ops of the site?You've been here long enough to know the long history of this subject on this site. The frustration lies not only with OP, but the countless people who come on this site, solicit advice and then promptly ignore it. It gets old. My duties as administrator don't include babysitting, sorry.
There is a means to search topics, use it.
Looking at the chart I posted above...ALCOHOL was the #1 contributing factor in nearly a hundred deaths in 2016, yet we all STILL go boating and take our chances with the drunks. There's no way to prepare for an inebriated boater. How do you know when they're going to cross your path? Chances are, if you're at anchor you won't be able to do a thing. Perhaps if underway there might be a slim chance of avoidance.
There were 3 other factors (speed, inexperience, hazardous waters) that could also take your life while boating yet we still take our chances. With all the other possible ways to die while boating why do we demonize the one potential danger we can monitor, prepare for, and minimize the risks and dangers?
If you're worried about dying on your boat....sell it.
I believe Scott's point is why ask for advice if you are going to disregard it anyway. He's right....it gets old. For me, I think I'll just go back to being a lurker.
I believe the problem here is you both feel your advice (regarding portable generators) is the only acceptable policy, when in fact it's just one side of a discussion. It's not right or wrong, merely one person's input to be used at the OP 's discretion.
I'm sure the OP respects your input and years of experience as boaters. In this instance, they chose to go their own way. It's nothing personal, just one man making a decision based off the input received from the forum. There's no need to become a lurker : )
Yes sir you are right however to opine with nothing of value and inflame and alienate a member is out of line; way out of line for one of the management of the site, that is my opinion and I believe this forum needs to be above that type of rhetoric. Is it not best to stay silent or is this the con-ops of the site?
This should probably have been a PM to you but..... In the heat of battle run or draw your sword...
Thanks....I don't wanna be a lurker! You are right and I do appreciate your comments. I think I speak for Scott as well when I say this is not the only instance of ignored or I guess I should say, unheeded advice.
I guess at my age I've tried to mitigate the chances to get hurt or worse. I know when I ride my bike now I am so much more cautious. When I was in my 30s and 40s I would fly down a mountain trail as fast as I could go, the terrain so rough I could barely hang on and never a helmet....that was for pussies. When I was younger I never thought I was going to die.
You are entitled to your opinion, but let me set something straight. I am a member of this site and was long before I VOLUNTEERED for the role of administrator. I give up my free time to help the members of this site, a lot of it. Most of it takes place behind the scenes. I am not compensated, nor have I ever asked to be. I do it because I enjoy helping people. The role is a thankless position, and I know from my experience as an ALPA MEC representative, that you can not please everyone. You do one thing, you piss off another group...there is no end other than it is a labor of love. I have no regrets about performing the duties, and I feel I do it well....however, I am entitled to my opinion too, am I not?
Great story. This should be posted on our Home Page. CO is invisible and odorless. Why take a chance.GMA..without a generator.... Now put a portable generator on the boat ..... Why would you do such a thing ?