Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

Barbee Q

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Went out to the lake today for some more fishing, It was a very nice day and very little wind.. Well it happened, the forward wouldn't work coming in and all I had left was reverse.. Not bad, I was thinking, until I tried to steer backwards. Its harder than it looks. The boat will not not stay straight at all. And the highlight was there was nobody out there on the dock watching me..
 

KeltonKrew

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Re: Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

Barbara...<br /><br /><br />do you ever go to work :D <br /><br />you have way too many stories....think I'll stay away :D :D :D
 

Vlad D Impeller

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Re: Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

Hi BD, I for one like your stories and look forward to reading them, never mind KK, he's a bit jealous 'cause he don't have much to talk about, he's a real quiet one, you know the type that i'm talking 'bout, it probably took him all week to come up with that reply of his :D :D <br /><br /><br />AHOY KK! How is the weather down where you're at?<br /><br />Did that cool front get to ya yet? it's in the lower 60's up here, what's up? i don't see ya at all over at Doc's anymore, :confused:
 

Barbee Q

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Re: Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

Originally posted by KeltonKrew:<br /> Barbara...<br /><br /><br />do you ever go to work :D <br /><br />you have way too many stories....think I'll stay away :D :D :D
Ya, I have done things like Working in an arcade to a cashier across from a high school. I also painted BP stations too. Did clean-up on job sites. Worked 7 days aweek sometime 14-16hours. I used to work for a boat company in oregan 1995-96. I worked 9 to 10days, 5-6 days sewing using 2 machines, I did all the pockets and seats for Reinell, then I would come home and design Childrens carseats to sell at shows. I moved back here(CAL) to find no work. I have some disabilities in my hands and its funny how people tell you your qualified for the job and then you get there and no job.. I have an extreme type of RA factor.. So I went to work cleaning house's and farms, doing commercial yard work, chainsaw small trees and bushes. Well, also did storage units and auctions.. Moved heavy furniture for 4 yrs buying and selling and that is when my legs finally went.. I was told by the doctor if I didn't quit doing all this stuff I would be in a wheelchair. I don't plan on fishing at 38 something in a wheelchair.. So here I am sharing fun stories on iboats.. I highlighted some of the things I used to do, there is more.. Now everyone knows I am a very well rounded person. So lets go fishing..
 

KeltonKrew

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Re: Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

BD....I was only joking.....yes I'm the quiet shy type ...but I do enjoy fishing! :D <br /><br />Vlad....yes the cool front made it this am...FINALLY! since I have to put a roof on the lake house thanks to Rita.....Maybe I'll have some SHT for monday after putting on this metal roof :D been too busy at work to visit doc's much....I miss the chats....but I have to pay the bills.....this dang career thing is messin' up my personal life :D <br /><br />keep the stories coming BD.....
 

Barbee Q

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Re: Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

Hey amagine working in a boat factory and being only 6th girl out of 75 men employees.. Oh, It gets quit interesting. Boy I have a few good stories to tell in Dock Side Chat about my days..
 

jtexas

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Re: Reverse on the Lake-Not easy trying to steer

I would've liked to see you back that boat onto the trailer...
 
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