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michael c · 07-31-2007, 08:52 PM

This is natures way of eliminating the weak and sickly,,,the ones who should not breed ... unfortunately ,the kids end up paying the price in some cases . So sad to have " know- it - all parents"
Back in the 1950's and '60's things were so much easier on the lake...

In the Virgin Islands where I like to spend a few weeks each winter, they make sure that there is always a small sailboat on display for "newbies" . Right now and for the past 2-3 years ,there is a small hunter ,around 40 feet, lying on her side on some shoals ....the belongers there have pretty much stripped her of anything made of metal, but even the most cautious captain gets a slight "jolt" when passing this boat . 5-6 years ago it was a 43 foot cat ,one reef over ! ...not too many boats go down in the British Virgin Islands anymore ,,,,at least not to running aground. Now misuse of propane grills...that's a "whole 'nother story".Lots of melted plastic sitting at the bottom of the Sir Francis Drake Channel !
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07-31-2007, 08:52 PM	#59
michael c Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ya Know, I hate to say it but ... This is natures way of eliminating the weak and sickly,,,the ones who should not breed ... unfortunately ,the kids end up paying the price in some cases . So sad to have " know- it - all parents" Back in the 1950's and '60's things were so much easier on the lake... In the Virgin Islands where I like to spend a few weeks each winter, they make sure that there is always a small sailboat on display for "newbies" . Right now and for the past 2-3 years ,there is a small hunter ,around 40 feet, lying on her side on some shoals ....the belongers there have pretty much stripped her of anything made of metal, but even the most cautious captain gets a slight "jolt" when passing this boat . 5-6 years ago it was a 43 foot cat ,one reef over ! ...not too many boats go down in the British Virgin Islands anymore ,,,,at least not to running aground. Now misuse of propane grills...that's a "whole 'nother story".Lots of melted plastic sitting at the bottom of the Sir Francis Drake Channel ! __________________ __________________ " Wisdom does not always come with age...sometimes age comes by itself ! "