Finally scratched the itch

[Barabus]

Coolest part of this story has to be the wife approval process. I was expecting "rough seas". Nope. Most people who have ridden with me know my wife is pretty cool, but she has exceeded all expectations. I have never been on the proverbial "short leash", but she hasn't even said a word about boat farkling. Maybe the motorcycle farkling was good training

 

[FJRay]

Barry, Barry, Barry, You Have swallowed very expensive koolaid. I worked in that world for a number of years. The sign in our store at the boat yard read. " Boating, no known cure give generously" Enjoy the trip. Some of the best cruising is north to the Canadian gulf islands.

 

[bigjohnsd]

I have Boat Envy. Enjoy your toy.

My last boat was

but alas I was only the "First Mate"

 

[Barabus]

Barry, Barry, Barry, You Have swallowed very expensive koolaid. I worked in that world for a number of years. The sign in our store at the boat yard read. " Boating, no known cure give generously" Enjoy the trip. Some of the best cruising is north to the Canadian gulf islands.

Truth. However, I am not trying to be the richest guy in the graveyard I think I have solved that potential issue for now. Besides- cannot let Dave Green have ALL the toys.

 

[user 6393]

congrats!

 

[Niehart]

Hello Barry, glad you found something to enjoy! The Puget Sound & San Juan's are great boating with lots to see. Use to spend a lot of time crewing this time of year on a friends Valiant 40 then a 39 Pearson, some great times.

Like Bryan said come visit at Tech day next summer.

+1
Just damn it, now I have to be nice to Barry again.

“Again”??? That implies there was a previous niceness.

 

[user 6393]

LMAO, i hope you had donuts...

 

[Barabus]

Canadian cops dont eat donuts. They want maple sugar cookies.

 

[user 6393]

Canadian cops dont eat donuts. They want maple sugar cookies.

drive by any Tim Horton's just before shift change...jsns

 

[escapefjrtist]

Great to hear from you Barry and thanks for the "life" update.

Congrats on the boat...as the saying goes, go big or go home my friend!

--G

 

[bruinFJRguy]

Wow! We've never spoke, but nice boat!

That's a little out of my budget, but I'd gladly settle for a small place near a lake and something more in line with "Dad's Turn."

 

[Spud]

You know there's an old saying about the two happiest days in a boat owner's life: The day they buy the boat, and the day they sell it

My only boat right now is a Hyde Drift boat and I'll never sell it (similar to this

 

[Uncle Hud]

Dayum. Max out the Visa card at the fuel pumps!

Bet you have lots more fun than those of us that were 'professional crew' on one of these:

Watch out for them. I can neither confirm nor deny their presence in Puget Sound.

 

[Barabus]

I was almost part of Rickover's crew too. Luckily escaped. BTW Fission was not an engine option on this particular boat

 

[Auburn]

I was almost part of Rickover's crew too. Luckily escaped. BTW Fission was not an engine option on this particular boat

I didn't escape Rickover's crew and volunteered for submarines - USS Florida SSBN 728(G) for 5 years.

 

[Barabus]

Brian has one of the best Navy stories. Will not spoil it but when you see him and if interested then you should ask.

 

[Hudson]

Friends with boats are the best kind! Remember my friend John? Also has a 45 footer!

Whens the christening party? You didnt pop out of nowhere just to gloat! I can keep an eye on Pops if you promise to show up wearing an eyepatch, smoking a pipe, and wearing a captains hat!

 

[escapefjrtist]

<snip> Friends with boats are the best kind! Remember my friend John? Also has a 45 footer!

Guess we can begin planning where the next "Tech" meet is Hudson!

--G

 

[Hudson]

George, I cant think of a worse idea than Hudson and Sportsguy trying to help Barry farkle his new hoopty. Yacht would be sunk before we left port.

A three hour tour. A three hour tour....

 

[Hudson]

Ohh...ohh! Let the naming contest begin!

BARRY Manenough

Smoke on da Water

Jeans Machine

Barrys Ferry

Water We Waiting For

Loose Change