Phew, I Needed That! Hooky Day!
One of the crazy things about my job, is when you are busy, you are real busy, and then there are these strange breaks, right in the middle of a busy moment. Just like yesterday. I am on a large TV commercial production and we had some down time. So I looked at my map as to where I was. Yes, its been that busy, and I saw…mmmm Dang, I am an hour away from my pals on Lake Hopatcong. Yup, I actually used the APP! I called the Katzs gang and the Bobs, and in a second, we had a plan!
Now to add to the drama, the lake is about to Drawn down. Which is like a really low tide for me. But for them, its every 5 years so people can clean up around the lake and fix stuff. So ALL boats gotta be out, or its a mess. So in a sense, this could have been a pre last gasp, or even, the last gasp depending on the weather. And as odd as this is seems to be a strange tradition for me. I find myself on Lake Hopatcong around this time of year for the past 10 years or so.
A huge thanks to Bob Kays, Bob Rice, Allen, Shawn, Shaun, Sean, Seth and the gang for allowing me to take a break in style.
It’s always good to have friend who have boats available at the drop of the hat.
Love those socks Matt!
Rough day at the office! Did you happen to see the 1961 Capri at Katz’s while you were there?
Oh we were on a fact finding mission
Glad you got a decompression day. Boating is the the best way to make that happen.
Quite a few of us here in Michigan are still decompressing with a smile on our face after Boat the Blue. Thanks again to all that participated!
Was there a show up there Greg? How did I miss that?
We just heard all about the spectacular Michigan show at our Board Meeting tonight at Lake Hopatcong (NJ).
With that knife, Bob looks like Feech LaManna from Sopranos.
The knife cracked me up
Got my Century Thoroughbred magazine yesterday…the cover is stunning…Content also good.
Thanks for the compliment, Wilson
Tommy,
Missed you at the show. Could have used your help. I was just walking around minding my own business as usual when someone grabs me and says “What’s up with that West coast boat hat?” Look what happened!
Drrot you look malverlous in that West Coast cap
I think I’m missing the daily boat the blue message….kinda like a withdrawal symptom…..
Matt
As I get older the special unplanned moments become even more importain for my well being. Glad you had a break from the pressure.
While I have never “commented” on Woodyboater, I need to thank Bob Kays for his “above and beyond” help in getting my prop shaft cleared of a cumbersome wad of carpet. and Lee Kievit for towing us back to the marina for Seth to lift the boat and complete the prop clearing.
Let the record show that while it may appear otherwise, I was not holding the “Sword of Damocles” over Bob’s head.
As to the reference to the Sopranos,,,,,Fugedaboudit!
Bob, had I known this story an hour ago as we were sitting in the Board of Directors Meeting, you know I wouldn’t have let the opportunity go by to suggest you as an Excellence in Boating Award candidate! Glad all worked out…
One more week until my hooky day. WOO HOO!!
Out on Lake Geneva WI. The ACBS Blackhawk Chapter Boat Show. Sept 28, 29, 30th.
BTW, I absolutely LOVE those Sea Maids, even if they don’t float that well. That boat is looking amazing! Definitely worth the scuba lessons.
no accounting for taste, m-fine. I always thought those deck patterns on the early post war seamaids were somewhat dorkey. Although it looks like a great restoration job.
LOL, I like how they tied the wood and interior together. It is a bit busy but nothing like an over done Coronado or the design by committee disaster that is the Cobra.
But wouldn’t you love to have two or three of those design disasters today, even if it was just to sell them.
Heck if they were the right ones you might even be able to retire.
Don’t float that well ?
Does anyone out there have 1948 17-foot Sea Maid 48 Q 103 ? Last I heard, around 2002/3 the boat was bought by two guys from Jersey or North PA… CQ
CQ lots of luck hunting; I see that I own the sea maid in the boat registry. Thanks!