Forum: General Discussion
09-08-2014, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,057
cutting off you nose to spite your face?
Really? Ragged Island is a jewel to be enjoyed by all Winnie boaters. The free access to this island and its beaches is something I wish was available when we had no lakefront property. Maintenance...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-07-2014, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 144
Views: 85,822
help me understand
I still don't see what constitutes a "PITA" regarding island living. I have experienced little to no inconvenience (unless you are looking for a year-round residence) and the tradeoffs are well...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-07-2014, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 144
Views: 85,822
A wealth of info on this topic
This topic has come up several times since we started living on Cow Island 13 years ago. Some links to related threads below.
The concept of extra "lugging" always puzzles me as the only added...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-05-2014, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 20,291
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Forum: Boating
09-05-2014, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,329
Gotta go!
I don't need a trailer but I'm getting a strong urge to go see Joe!;)
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Forum: Boating
09-05-2014, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 69,914
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
09-05-2014, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 180,560
Something for everyone
We stopped in Lavinias a few nights ago, arriving around 6pm. It was very quiet and wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Got the clam chowder and think it is one of the top three I've ever...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2014, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 20,291
definition
dlucas10, rafting is more than two boats tied together. Two are allowed.
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Forum: Boating Issues
09-02-2014, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 299,902
Why?
It's one of the best-marked channels on the Lake, and the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Just stay between the black and red and you'll be perfectly fine and significantly...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
09-02-2014, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 180,560
Oh, they're good
Blacksheep, I haven't written them off. In fact, I've been back a couple of times since the bad experience and was very satisfied with the whole experience each time. I was just making the point...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
09-01-2014, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 180,560
depends on how busy they are
I've had my best dinner in the Lakes Region about a year or so ago at this restaurant and I've also had my worst a few months later. The best was during the week when they weren't too busy and the...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-30-2014, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 388
Views: 389,558
Numbers way off
$3B is gross sales number. The margins in the food industry aren't very big so revenues are a fraction of that.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-30-2014, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,224
Agree!
Yep, the fun is over in a few days then they're just permanent eyesores and insurance risks.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2014, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,217
Would love one
This would make a perfect islander conveyance. It would allow travel to any port on the lake and land travel from there. I could finally get to Sawyers by, ah, "boat". And, no need to wait for a...
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Forum: Boating Issues
08-26-2014, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 299,902
Yep, same here
I had the exact same thing happen to me there two weeks ago. I slowed to the required no-wake speed in my 18' open-bow fishing boat while some clown in a ~25'-er plowed past me at max wake speed,...
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Forum: Boating Issues
08-25-2014, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 299,902
Too funny
Best comeback I've seen in a while.:laugh::laugh:
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Forum: Boating
08-15-2014, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 109
Views: 124,578
really?
How can that MP answer be clear when every parameter he listed is totally subjective? In other words it's completely up to the judgement of the MP officer (many of whom have far less boating...
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Forum: Boating
08-13-2014, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 124,578
Only one interpretation makes sense
I agree the law is poorly written.....but also agree with Woodsy. It makes no sense to make the slowest possible speed to maintain steerage the limit. I can reduce my speed to near zero and...
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Forum: Boating
08-13-2014, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 109
Views: 124,578
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Forum: General Discussion
08-05-2014, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 95,035
Chapman Sands
My Dad used to anchor our boat there, too.....50 years ago! We spent many days anchored and swimming there. It's the area south of Farrars Point in Center Harbor, west of FL6.
There are many...
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Forum: Boating
08-04-2014, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 24,356
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
08-04-2014, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,814
Me too
We were there last night, too. My son had the prime rib, my wife had the lemon salmon special, and I had the pork ribs. All were very good, but the veggies were lacking as the corn on the cob was...
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Forum: Boating
07-25-2014, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 19,943
Mythical magic anchor
Anyone who's seen the bottom of the lake will attest that there's no such thing as an anchor that can't get stuck. Line the rope up just right between the wrong two boulders and you'll be kissing...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-20-2014, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,065
They didn't have to specify
Those that wrote the bill knew full well that the only practical alternative at the time the bill was passed was CFL. They didn't need to specify. More idiotic regulations from "those on high that...
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Forum: Boating
07-20-2014, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 69,338
You get what you pay for
Boats like the Sun Tracker tend to have less than premium materials, such as thinner vinyl and less stiffness in the deck structure. Also check the gauge thickness and diameters on the pontoons...
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