tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post6741947760215699228..comments2023-10-16T08:09:05.642-07:00Comments on Dock Lines...: The Great Bracket CaperGaboatmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103629981694664143noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-65102531496819989062006-08-29T12:59:00.000-07:002006-08-29T12:59:00.000-07:00As usual, way cool!!! Have a great Labor Day. ...As usual, way cool!!! Have a great Labor Day. Mrs. LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-26660896395801313232006-08-29T13:19:00.000-07:002006-08-29T13:19:00.000-07:00boats are lots of work! i have a cousin that used...boats are lots of work! i have a cousin that used to work on a shrimp boat but now works on a dredge (?).<br><br>great pictures.<br><br>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-2291526212351856772006-08-29T13:32:00.000-07:002006-08-29T13:32:00.000-07:00Great entry Sam it doesnt occur to us all, the wor...Great entry Sam it doesnt occur to us all, the work that goes on behind the scenes ,replacing brackets,clearing weeds etc ,so pleased you now have an assistant who you can rely on and who is popular ,.,.,.,Jan xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-40491989819483196032006-08-29T13:33:00.000-07:002006-08-29T13:33:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing some work images with us, Sam. ...Thanks for sharing some work images with us, Sam. Have a good holiday - the UK had a Bank Holiday last Monday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-21670458781882717472006-08-29T13:42:00.000-07:002006-08-29T13:42:00.000-07:00Sam if the season is about to end does this mean y...Sam if the season is about to end does this mean you have the winter off??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-41028084149911256442006-08-29T15:59:00.000-07:002006-08-29T15:59:00.000-07:00I just love your photos and the way you tell the s...I just love your photos and the way you tell the story. I am so glad you are writing again! TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-49932194135447913262006-08-29T16:05:00.000-07:002006-08-29T16:05:00.000-07:00Is a spring tide the same thing as a rip tide? I ...Is a spring tide the same thing as a rip tide? I remember offshore tuna fishing and seeing those same marsh weeds and my "then" husband saying something about a riptide and when you see the marsh grass its a good place to fish. I could be thinking of something else. Glad to see you back posting!<br><br>Sam2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-15344002275813691332006-08-29T18:20:00.000-07:002006-08-29T18:20:00.000-07:00I assume the end of the season means the end of bo...I assume the end of the season means the end of boating season? With hurricane season in progress...do you keep extra people around just in case? Or are there some who can be called as needed? And this comment was all questions....lol....sorry : )<br><br>TracieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-31271253562092665762006-08-29T20:54:00.000-07:002006-08-29T20:54:00.000-07:00It's good to see an update from you! The pictu...It's good to see an update from you! The pictures are great as usual..telling a story all within themselves. I am sure after the long weekend you will be filling us in on what happened this summer...the good and the bad. Atleast I hope you do! :)<br><br>Have a safe and happy holiday and looking forward to more stories.<br><br>Take Care<br>Sue<br>MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-8038818863332489022006-08-29T21:53:00.000-07:002006-08-29T21:53:00.000-07:00dearest Sam,hugs! have avery Happy and Festive Lab...dearest Sam,<br>hugs! have avery Happy and Festive Labor day!<br>hugs,natalie<br>ps wahta fascinating enry! thanks a ton!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-23705236296567795892006-08-29T21:58:00.000-07:002006-08-29T21:58:00.000-07:00Loved it. I always like to see the marina picture...Loved it. I always like to see the marina pictures. Not only is everything about boats a big production, but it always costs a lot of money. Love ya! LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-36859303539012909472006-08-29T22:55:00.000-07:002006-08-29T22:55:00.000-07:00Your marina is lucky to have someone so competent ...Your marina is lucky to have someone so competent and conscientious to make sure the brackets are replaced and the marsh grass is cleared away. :) - KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-86347109334471977472006-08-29T23:31:00.000-07:002006-08-29T23:31:00.000-07:00I'm glad your assistant is working out well fo...I'm glad your assistant is working out well for you. Sounds like you've had a busy time lately! Enjoy the Labor Day weekend! Jeannette xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-54043809145138946442006-08-30T01:15:00.000-07:002006-08-30T01:15:00.000-07:00Sam I never realised such an amount of equipment w...Sam I never realised such an amount of equipment would be needed to replace those brackets ~ that Barge and Crane looked huge ~ thanks for the visual photos of them and the bracket needing replacement ~ I just knew it would be your job to clear the Marsh Grass ~ cleaver of you to make you own device to make the job easier for you ~ Glad your new assistant is working well and that everyone likes him ~ this must be a big relief for you ~ hope you and your family have a good holiday ~ Nice to see you back ~ AllyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-88298153745700190412006-08-30T04:03:00.000-07:002006-08-30T04:03:00.000-07:00Interesting entry....I don't think people realize ...Interesting entry....I don't think people realize the work involved. <br><br>BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-87858064341977157722006-08-30T04:07:00.000-07:002006-08-30T04:07:00.000-07:00Wow! Very interesting Sam... never had a clue. A...Wow! Very interesting Sam... never had a clue. As much as I love the water the 'background' stuff just got done. Thanks! Have a great Holiday if I don't see ya!<br>hugs<br>dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-21824577363157800212006-08-30T10:22:00.000-07:002006-08-30T10:22:00.000-07:00 Well, all in all it sounds like a sucessful sea... Well, all in all it sounds like a sucessful season.<br>Who would have known that there was that much<br>work involved? <br> Good news about the new assistant is working out<br>as well. <br> *** Coy ***<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-66202542188442985522006-08-31T07:30:00.000-07:002006-08-31T07:30:00.000-07:00WOW you just don't realise how much goes on behind...WOW you just don't realise how much goes on behind the scenes!! The pictures went great with your explanation ~ thanks :-) And I'd never have thought in a million years someone would have to remove all the marsh grass! Sounds to me like you do a great job Sam! Glad your new assistant is working out well ~ must make your day a lot easier, and brighter! Take care :-)<br>Hugs Debbie ~xxxx~<br>http://journals.aol.com/debbiewebb4465/TheLifeTimesofanEssexGirl<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-44556146728736561932006-08-31T07:32:00.000-07:002006-08-31T07:32:00.000-07:00PS Sorry, I forgot ~ have a great Labor Day weeken...PS Sorry, I forgot ~ have a great Labor Day weekend :-)<br>Love Debbie ~xxx~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-46961001876150299372006-08-31T18:22:00.000-07:002006-08-31T18:22:00.000-07:00Ahhhh.My night is complete.I had a story about the...Ahhhh.<br><br>My night is complete.<br><br>I had a story about the docks, from my favorite Dock Master :)<br><br>Thrilling, as always...<br><br>Happy your assistant is working out, I know how hard good help is to find ;)<br><br>Happy end of boating season to you! And hope you and Paulette have a great holiday...<br><br>CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-34601566998433308962006-08-31T20:41:00.000-07:002006-08-31T20:41:00.000-07:00Hi, Sam, Great to hear from you!Judehttp://jou...Hi, Sam,<br> Great to hear from you!<br>Jude<br>http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-53631330447420545332006-09-02T12:41:00.000-07:002006-09-02T12:41:00.000-07:00Wish I was there! Except I want to be there when t...Wish I was there! Except I want to be there when the hurricanes are no where around! LOL<br>Happy Labor Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-77260187173013200452006-09-02T15:53:00.000-07:002006-09-02T15:53:00.000-07:00Sam,I hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend...Sam,<br>I hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend! I wanted to thank you for your comment and for your vote of support for the awards. Like you, I've made some wonderful friends through the awards and look forward to discovering some new journals this go round too.<br><br>Thanks again,<br>Vivian<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-47435048803049553462006-09-02T17:51:00.000-07:002006-09-02T17:51:00.000-07:00Sam, Have enjoyed reading through your Journal. I ...Sam, Have enjoyed reading through your Journal. I have a little experience with dock repairs as I did some diving years ago as part time work. I did a couple repairs like that but from under water with 1/4" straps. I've enjoyed the look into your world. Stop by and see me again. I'll be back here soon. Regards, Bill.<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-2999737047709915402006-09-04T12:45:00.000-07:002006-09-04T12:45:00.000-07:00Hi Sent over from Bill at "Comments on the events ...Hi Sent over from Bill at "Comments on the events of My Life". You have a great journal...put you in my alerts.. Bamnfla<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com