06/04/2012 11:19:02 AM
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TonyB
Admiral
Posts: 218
Joined: 09/05/2011
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Why I Love This Forum
1) No fussing or flat out battles between members.
2) No condescending attitudes.
3) Everyone one that I met on here are really great people - so far.
4) The technical education I received on here is invaluable.
I am on several forums and not all of them are boating related. This is the only forum where fighting, braggarts and blowhards don't exist. Everyone is accepted even boats in drag that just think they are houseboats.
This site is a really enjoyable place to kill some time.
Anyone else care to add to the list?
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Never wrecked a boat while awake or sober
Kemah, Tx. - Galveston Bay
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06/04/2012 11:45:55 AM
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BananaTom
Admiral
Posts: 968
Joined: 12/05/2006
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This is a "Safe" place. It was my first forum that I joined. Then when I joined others, and learned of bashing and derailing, and slamming, I was apalled at such activity.
I do remember something getting out of hand a few years ago. But Pirate put the hurtin on him, and made him walk the plank.
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Banana Tom
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06/04/2012 11:58:40 AM
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TonyB
Admiral
Posts: 218
Joined: 09/05/2011
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Originally posted by: BananaTom
This is a "Safe" place. .... Then when I joined others, and learned of bashing and derailing, and slamming, I was apalled at such activity.
I do remember something getting out of hand a few years ago. But Pirate put the hurtin on him, and made him walk the plank.
Exactly my point - A SAFE PLACE.
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Never wrecked a boat while awake or sober Kemah, Tx. - Galveston Bay
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06/04/2012 12:31:46 PM
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EastTNBoater
Admiral
Posts: 226
Joined: 11/27/2002
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There are people all up and down the houseboat spectrum here - big, small, old, new, factory, homebuilt - even one guy with one that has a pointy front end - but everyone here shares a desire to be on their boat on the water. Like a big fraternity/sorority.
I have never seen a flame war here.
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06/04/2012 02:02:32 PM
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Dan
Member
Posts: 132
Joined: 07/10/2008
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I've participated in quite a few forums over the years.........construction, trucks, boats, etc. This one by far has been the most informative, enjoyable, and certainly the most amicable. Good management=good business, I believe that is where a good bit of credit should be given here.
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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06/04/2012 02:08:48 PM
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SinOrSwim
Member
Posts: 73
Joined: 06/30/2009
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It is actually one of the big reasons I love boating and being in our marina too. There are boats from ones that barely float to big beautiful cruisers, houseboats etc. You can walk up and down the docks or around the buoys and the people are just nice people. You have no idea if you are talking to someone who makes $40K/yr or $400K or more. THere is no class system basically. Everyone has one thing in common and that is boating and being on the water.
Have always enjoyed that about boating. This place is basically the computerized version of a marina.
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06/04/2012 03:54:45 PM
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DaleHollow
Admiral
Posts: 606
Joined: 06/27/2007
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In the hard winds, coming in to dock, with slip neighbors wondering is this the one ?
Most boaters get pretty small, or at least a litttle humble.
Even with my challenging questions responders have yet to give up. I continue to try an reinvent the wheel.....and most on here will not be offenseive or shoot at me. Its a good go to site,
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"Come OOON Back............
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06/04/2012 07:36:08 PM
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42gibson
Member
Posts: 144
Joined: 11/19/2010
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this is the only one i belong to. it has the nicest people,the tech help is awesome.like sinorswim said,everyone is equal and very friendly. we go on day trips in the car to tenn and ky to see different marinas. the only problem we have ever had is getting away from all the friendly people. its the same here ,you just dont get the chance to meet many others face to face.
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1991 gibson 44 executive
454's
norwich,ohio
docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
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06/05/2012 07:58:51 AM
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GoVols
Member
Posts: 87
Joined: 08/08/2011
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I agree. I also am a member of 2 different forums for my 2 cars where I go to get advice on how to fix / modify random things. You really need to watch your Ps and Qs on those sites b/c there's always some hot head jack wad trying to show off and bully people around. Just plain stupid.
Someone made the analogy of this site to our boat dock neighbors - right on! My brother has a sailboat in NC on Lake Norman. He visited over Memorial Day and spent the weekend my my boat with us. He was amazed how how friendly and outgoing everyone on my dock is. Everyone drops what they're doing to help you dock your boat and is happy to steal 10 minutes of your time to chat. He said his marina is nothing like that. I believe it's a product of necessity b/c we all need help docking these behemoths.
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16x66 Sailabration on Percy Priest Lake near Nashville.
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06/05/2012 08:38:53 AM
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ShoreBound
Member
Posts: 79
Joined: 02/15/2011
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I think there is so much variety in how our boats are put together, that we all need to become our own best mechanics. It is very difficult to find someone that can do type of work we seem to need, so we rely on ourselves and our neighbors to figure out and solve problems. I enjoy reading how the rest of you figure out what to do in different circumstances. Everyone seems to go through the same learning curve. The solution is usually simple, once you figure out what the problem is. I enjoy learning from you folks.
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06/05/2012 09:22:23 PM
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harvrbt
Member
Posts: 179
Joined: 08/07/2009
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I love vacationing, cars and houseboating. We are fairly new to houseboating (3 years) this forum has helped me immensely. I even found a HB buddy here that is on the same lake as I am here in California. I belong to this forum and another one that is specific to the timeshare I own. Both are the same, good folks always willing to help others learn and enjoy the hobby. I love California but would really enjoy being on the Mississippi or some other river in the eastern US. I am a bit envious of the folks that have a dock right next to their house!! Love the forum and really appreciate all of you and your input.
Fred
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Yesterday was the best day of my life..... I bought a Houseboat!! Check out our blog of our houseboat refurbish!! http://fredsfriendlyblogspot.blogspot.com/
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06/07/2012 11:31:57 AM
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Pirate
Admin - super moderator group
Posts: 1346
Joined: 10/08/2002
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We have never since OHB and I were running it for Morris Rozen who sold to HBM had hardly any problems. Maby two occasions and that was dealt with quickly. We have a great forum, the members are what make it that way. We have the best crew on the net. Thanks guys for your kind words.
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The pirate
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