12/02/2011 09:31:34 PM
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42gibson
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well its only the 2nd of december,the temperature is a balmy 25 degrees with a calm 25 mph wiind. in the lat 2 weeks we've had almost 4 inches of rain, i've had to re-cover the boat twice and now i have to put up christmas lights outside. god, i hate winter !!!! merry xmas everyone 
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1991 gibson 44 executive 454's norwich,ohio docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
Edited: 12/02/2011 at 09:35:46 PM by 42gibson
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12/03/2011 12:23:29 AM
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stmbtwle
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Happy Humbug!!!
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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12/03/2011 08:56:58 AM
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SomeDumbGuy
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Its been in the 20's here for lows already, but Monday we leave for the US Virgin Islands (St. Croix) so its all good!!
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Gettin' Dumber Every Day
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12/03/2011 12:35:23 PM
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Forkliftking
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Down in Okeechobee, Fl. we are having a little cold spell. 58' this morning and 78' in the afternoon.
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12/03/2011 06:06:44 PM
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Dan
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We had a heat wave today.....54, yippee. I've had my fill of winter myself. I'm heading to the Southern Caribbean myself in Jan......wish I could stay till Spring!
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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12/09/2011 12:16:33 PM
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BananaTom
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Found myself in Birmingham, AL on 12/07/11. At 10:30 am it started snowing!! Huge snow flakes fell for a whole 5 minutes.
It was freezing that far north.
Glad I was only there for a day, and then got my butt back to the Beach!!!
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Banana Tom
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12/09/2011 04:26:26 PM
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42gibson
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were heading to maine for 2 weeks in jan and feb to snowmobile, we've been doing it for 20 years now. i guess if you cant boat,go wayyyyyyyyy north and rough it out. 
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1991 gibson 44 executive 454's norwich,ohio docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
Edited: 12/09/2011 at 04:27:48 PM by 42gibson
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12/09/2011 07:47:56 PM
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Ej
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7pm and it's 59 degrees. Just turned the heater up. http://amazement.com/weather/current_conditions.html Two more weeks then it is Christmas in Costa Rica.
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12/10/2011 07:29:40 AM
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stmbtwle
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I guess it finally got here too. Chilly, gloomy and threatening to rain.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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12/11/2011 05:40:09 AM
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Bamby
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Originally posted by: 42gibson
were heading to maine for 2 weeks in jan and feb to snowmobile, we've been doing it for 20 years now. i guess if you cant boat,go wayyyyyyyyy north and rough it out. ![]()
I live at almost the same parallel as you, and know exactly how you feel about winter  . But I know if I had my chance I'd be shedding some clothes someplace south and warm even for just for awhile.
Originally posted by: stmbtwle
I guess it finally got here too. Chilly, gloomy and threatening to rain.
It's the typical type of season we experience here too stmbtwle. Often weeks of cold or cool and damp gloomy weather it makes one want to hibernate someplace or anyplace until the next boating season .
Speaking of here, on another forum they started a membership map. It's kind of interesting, you can pin your location, add a photo if you want, heck you can even add a reverent link about the boating area to your pin if you care to. I think the map is actually free, would there be any interest for one here ??
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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12/11/2011 06:38:30 AM
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Amelia
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Great idea, Bamby! Do it-- and maybe we'll drop in to say hello some pretty day.
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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12/11/2011 06:42:36 AM
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Amelia
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We've finally got the Lotus Eater all festooned with lights again this year--festive Christmas Tackiness writ large. Hoping for a nice calm warmish day over the holidays, so we can take visiting small grandpersons for a ride.... now that we have this boat-docking all figured out, of course. :rolleyes:
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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12/11/2011 07:39:17 AM
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Bamby
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Originally posted by: Amelia
Great idea, Bamby! Do it-- and maybe we'll drop in to say hello some pretty day.
OK Amelia I made one or at least think I did, but I'm needing a guinea pig or two to ensure I got it right. If I did anyone should be allowed to make or pin entries as to their boating locations on the map here. Houseboat Forums Membership Map
Originally posted by: Amelia
We've finally got the Lotus Eater all festooned with lights again this year--festive Christmas Tackiness writ large. Hoping for a nice calm warmish day over the holidays, so we can take visiting small grandpersons for a ride.... now that we have this boat-docking all figured out, of course. :rolleyes:
Amelia this should go without saying: "This Comment Requires Pictures".
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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12/11/2011 11:22:46 AM
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Amelia
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Tried it, Bamby-- got the address right, but stuck the marker near Pittsburgh. Uh, no, we moved away from that end of the world on purpose! And it won't let me delete it. Needs a power-user. I expect that must be you.
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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12/11/2011 11:37:01 AM
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Bamby
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Hi Amelia,
It appears it working somewhat anyway. What happened is somehow it allowed you to tag my home tag. Since I opened the map my computer is somewhat corrupted so I can't be sure if you are seeing the same thing. I may haft to make some adjustments to the map somehow, can't be sure. It does appear that jantn was able to tag OK though. I think you can drag the tag a bit to land it exact as necessary to get it in the exact right place. We'll see how it goes and make adjustments as needed  .
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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12/11/2011 06:33:42 PM
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Amelia
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So, I made a new tag. Now you have to figure out how to put yours back where it belongs--- sorry! 
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Amelia Edenton, NC
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12/12/2011 10:19:45 AM
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Bamby
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It's not a big deal or a problem Amelia . It appears as if you have a huge playground to cruise around in. I switched the map to satellite view and when you zoom it in a person can see some boats cruising in the bay in front of your marker!! It's pretty neat all in all. I'd bet if the satellite shot were new enough a person who knew could pick out your boat sitting in it's mooring..
I'm going to haft to dig deeper to see what actual lake jantn in on. The darn map doesn't name it, but it appears to be one big body of water.. I know I should know my geography better, but that's what maps and google are for.. 
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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12/12/2011 11:39:12 AM
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Amelia
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The satellite map IS new enough--and this project has been a work-in-progress long enough (sigh), that the boat is visible. If you follow Edenton Bay to its northern edge, you'll see tiny Filbert's Creek northbound, just to the west of downtown Edenton. Zoom in one more notch, and you can see the Lotus Eater beside our dock, just to the west of the creek, right at the easternmost edge of the somewhat larger Pembroke Creek. Filbert's Creek is where we hid it from Hurricane Irene.
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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12/12/2011 04:09:07 PM
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Dan
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I think I got it.
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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12/12/2011 05:22:11 PM
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Bamby
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You're got pretty darn close to the lake there Dan .
It's actually pretty easy but some may be still struggling some with it. Open the map link and then enlarge it into the area you're going to pin. Hit the additions link near the top left and the "add marker simple" will work. This will open a pop open window where you can post you forum handle on the top under "entry name". Then you can go on down to the description area and enter a bit of something if you care to.
Now as administrator of your pin you can click on it then your name link on the popup and you can then edit or add to you pin as you see fit. If you'd like click on mine in central Ohio and see what I mean and you can do with your pin.
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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