I've had it with Winter

[swist]

Boston snowfall is, as of yesterday's latest present, at more than double statitical average. My boat is buried so deep it will be July 4 before it sees the water. My cottage driveway (which I don't have plowed) has a 4' high snowbank of solid ice blocking the entrance.<br /><br />My expectation are so low, I'd be happy to even see the boat for 5 minutes.<br /><br />Adding to the discussion of how one justifies the cost of boating on pure fiscal responsibility has to be the insanity of a trying to deal with a 3-month season and having a huge asset sitting idle most of the time....<br /><br />AAaaaaaaaarrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh. I can't stand it any more......

 

[arks]

Re: I've had it with Winter

Time for you to move south!

 

[cajun555]

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I hear you, Heck it only got up to 85 yesterday. Great time on the Brazos R.

 

[one more cast]

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March has to be the most depressing month for me. It seems like Its never going to stop snowing and then you get all these smart azzas from the south rubbing it in our faces.

 

[DHPMARINE]

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I just hope Winter has had it with me!A couple of weeks will make a difference,and we may get hit again,but we CAN do this.Always have.<br /><br />DHP<br /><br />(but I know what you mean)

 

[roscoe]

Re: I've had it with Winter

Sorry swist, but your boat is not an asset. It is a depreciating liability. Just ask a banker or insurance agent.

 

[blackz3]

Re: I've had it with Winter

finnaly got the cover off mine here in NJ<br />wife said whatcha doing i said dreaming

 

[fullsize_chevy]

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I hear ya' man. I moved to RI from FL... We got the snow here too. Hang in there...it'll clear up. There's a brand new boat in the driveway as soon as I see 50 degree temp...

 

[umblecumbuz]

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It's hell here!<br /><br />We've had temperatures this winter as low as 17 degrees, with the sea only a couple of degrees warmer.<br /><br />Which means that we're forced to insure our boats for a full twelve months each year, and take them out every week just to get our money's worth.<br /><br />Adding to our woes - the water's tideless, which forces us to take the boat out at any time of the day or night.<br /><br />When will I ever paint the house, or wash the car, or go to a movie, or .....

 

[Realgun]

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It seems like Its never going to stop snowing and then you get all these smart azzas from the south rubbing it in our faces.

Yup. I din't know that that particular part of my anatomy had any brains but if you say so it must be.... <br /><br />Truth is here I have warmth but sadly no real water. <br /><br />But I can catch stripers up to 50 lbs all winter <br /><br />If the boat were finished! My Launch date is is ummm soon. March 21st come hell and hoping for high water. ! !

 

[f_inscreenname]

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I’m in the same boat. Today's high was 37* and that has been warm compared to most. The scariest thing is when I take my boat to the gas station the first time this year. Should be about the time gas prices peak. I need a cheaper hobby.

 

[JRJ]

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Thanks for the post swist, I just finished mowing the lawn. 75,and clear. I'll get back to you when its well over a 100 That can take the fun out of it. Wishing you some warmth.

 

[Chris_Crafter]

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I keep my boat stored at the marina(indoors)It would drive me nuts to look at it sitting in my yard all winter.Youz guyz that get to boat 12 months a year are lucky.<br /><br />Kevin

 

[Boomyal]

Re: I've had it with Winter

Originally posted by roscoe:<br /> It is a depreciating liability.

I think you meant an appreciating liability, didn't you roscoe?