Fishing Rhino

It is the strangest thing. I've taken several folks for a trip on my lobster boat. It comes on slowly, with a queasy feeling, and progresses from there. The "incubation period" varies from person to person. But, recovery for all is instantaneous as soon as the boat reached the calm water of the river. I suppose it's because the fluid sloshing around in the inner ear causes it, and the length of time for full blown seasickness varies according to each person's ability to handle the inner ear thing. Once you reach calm water, the sloshing stops immediately. So do the symptoms.

I suspected as much with the concrete block(s) on the tongue of the trailer. That's why I asked about moving the boat forward. The other solution is to move the axle back, but that would be an expensive process. It's not safe to tow any trailer that would tilt backward like you describe. When you think about it, it is taking weight off the tow vehicle, and transferring it to the trailer's axle and tires. That reduces the traction and braking ability of the rear wheels on the tow vehicle. For rod storage, consider racks that you can mount on the left side of the boat. It's not the best, but it's better than having them bounce around, possibly getting underfoot. Good luck with your rig. I hope it provides you many hours of enjoyment.

Never heard of motion sickness? Getting seasick, needing the barf bag in an airplane, or even riding in the backseat of a vehicle, or reading while riding can result in motion sickness. Motion sickness has various stages. Among them are these two. At some point, you're afraid your going to die. As it gets worse, you are afraid you're not going to die.

What if we're all actually living in some cosmic train station locker, ala Men in Black II? What if the atoms that comprise our bodies are actually galaxies that might harbor life? Then, there's always this possibility. You are a figment of my imagination. Imagine that!

I can't give you a definite answer, but that area below the front deck of the newer boat may include a flotation chamber. It may even be filled with foam. In any case, it appears the only place there would be enough depth to hold any amount of storage would be a narrow area in the center of the deck. You might be able to put another forward deck above the existing deck. Then you could put access hatches and use the space between the decks as storage. It would be a major project to make it fit properly to the sides of the boat, but it's an option. You'd want to make it as light as possible, while having enough stiffness and strength to mount the forward seat, without upsetting the balance of the boat. Could you justify the expense when you take into account the value of the boat as is? These are things you need to consider. One other thing concerns me. Why the concrete blocks on the front of the trailer with the newer boat? It looks like the trailer was made for a larger boat. The bunk the boat rests on extends what looks to be a couple of feet forward, beyond where it contacts the hull. I believe one third of the weight of the package should be at the hitch. It looks like that rig, without the block would have no weight, or very little on the tongue. Is it possible to move the boat forward by moving the winch forward? As it sits, the trailer does not match up with the boat.

Not at all do you look like a thief. You and your employer have mutually agreed upon terms of service. If he is satisfied with your performance, and you are satisfied with your job, all is good, and it's nobody's place to criticize.

Two words. Dielectric grease. To clean inside the female fitting, I'd get a bit of steel wool, twist it around a toothpick, then spin it around inside the female sockets. Check the male part of the plug. It may be a split type prong. If it is, spread the prongs a tiny bit to make a snug fit with good contact. Once cleaned, put a bit of dielectric grease on the prong and in the socket connect, and disconnect the plug two or three times to get a good coating on the connectors. You should be good to go with no more problems. While you're at it, do the same for the bulbs in your running lights as well. Most of the electrical problems occur where components plug together. You can get the grease at most automotive parts stores. Hardware stores, and Home Depot carry something similar, but it's not called dielectric grease. Stick with the real stuff.

When a waitperson asks me what I want to drink, the answer will be Coke, Sprite, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale, etc., depending on what brand they dispense. The generic term around here for soft drinks is soda.

At work? What's that? I've worked for myself since 1972. First making tall clock cases, then as a commercial lobsterman, and after that making fiberglass race car bodies. I'm no longer actively seeking customers. I do what comes along as a way of making some extra walking around cash. Whatever I've done since '72 has been on my own time. If someone wants to run their own life, I suggest they work for themselves, not someone else. Lobstering was the best. I had no customers, and I wasn't accountable to anyone regarding getting product out on any type of timetable. When I caught lobsters, I'd bring them to the dealer, and walk out with a check that did not bounce. He never asked me to fish on any particular day, or bring him X number of pounds of lobsters. He took whatever I brought to him, whenever I got in, even if it was three in the afternoon or in the morning. I'll be 70 years old, married 46 years to the same woman this year. We have no mortgage, no need to prove ourselves to anyone in order to advance. Those years are behind us. I speak from many years of living experience, seeing and understanding what it takes to get promotions in one's chosen career field. Believe this, I've never seen an employer who promotes an employee that doesn't put in extra effort to get the job done to the best of their ability. In the world of competition, you get ahead by producing a better product or service at the same price, or producing a product or service of equal quality at a better price. It's just that simple. I have a bit of insight into the thought and study you've put into learning, understanding, and interpreting what is on the display screen of your sonar. It's what needs to be done to maximize the potential of that gadget. It's also what needs to be done to maximize the potential of an individual's abilities in their own lives in whatever the endeavor, work or play.

Good call. Something didn't seem quite right to me, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Well done Columbo.

I used to be a Bruins fan, but gave up on the stick and ball sports years ago. However, after reading the titel of this thread, "Go Habs Go" and hearing the score of the seventh game, you got your request. The Habs have gone.

Yes, I did fish Lake Winthrop. There was an older gent, Mr. Kingsbury, who had property with a garden and a small vegetable stand at one end of the "lake". He let me keep my jon boat on his property. The road to his property dead ended at his place. There was a small outlet stream on the opposite side of the road. Maybe it was an inlet, I'm not sure. There were some nice bass in it. Is that where the fish in the photo was caught. Is there a public access to Winthrop? I might run up there with my canoe for old times sake.

I don't recall saying anything about your education being a waste of time. I also, very clearly stated that if those responsible for running a company allowed employees to surf the web, that was fine. I do not recall insulting anyone in my posts by calling them names, unless you consider my different point of view an insult.

Nice fish. Excellent way to start the year. Many years ago, 1965 - 1969, my wife and I lived in Holliston.

I called Birdman78, Simp's dad, to check up on him. He is currently living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Fortunately, after leaving Ky Lake, he went to Simp's home in Illinois for a few days. He will be calling the 'bama State Police to see if it will be possible for him to return to where he had been living. He has a video with his running commentary of me catching the four and a quarter pound smallmouth. He's supposed to send it to me. Hard for me to see it on his cell phone display. It includes me getting in my "landing chair" to lip the fish. The landing chair being the passenger seat on the port side of the boat. Sit down, bring the fish to the boat, reach over the side and lip the fish, all while seated. Just like I do it in my canoe.

Lots of ignorance you say. Apparently you've never heard of outcome based education, or before that, new math, open classrooms, etc. Today's education stresses making the students feel good about themselves regardless of their efforts or accomplishments. "As long as it is in control"................, there's the rub. Who determines what is "in control"? Fortune 500 companies? That's the best you've got? How many of the "Fortune 500 companies" had to be bailed out at the taxpayers' expense? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are on list of Fortune 500 companies. Fortune 500 companies are not listed because of their profitability, many, notably GM, was and still is a Fortune 500 company. I'm not impressed in the least by your citing of Fortune 500 companies as notable arguments to support your assertions.

Make the employees happy? I suppose that's ok for an employee who is in a dead end job with absolutely zero opportunity for advancement. But, if you want to improve your lot in life, work your way up the ladder, I suggest it's much better to impress your superiors with your abilities, ambition, and dedication to doing the best job you can. My parents taught me to do the best job I could, regardless of how menial it might be. I guess it's part of the new educational theories that deal more with maintaining the self esteem of students than actually educating them, and preparing them for the dog eat dog, competitive world that exists beyond the doors of academia. If you want to be successful in life, you have to impress others. There is no substitute for skill and hard work.

I didn't get the impression from the original poster that he was only browsing fifteen minutes per day. If your employer allows or encourages it, that's fine. It's their business to run as they see fit. But, for someone to get angry (mad) because their employer, or supervisor, doesn't allow it is another matter. I don't think it's unreasonable for any employer to prohibit personal activities on company time.

Make a jumper wire. Take a six inch piece of wire the same gauge as the wiring for the lights. Strip a half inch of the insulation off each end, then "jump" the two wires on your light switch. If the lights come on, replace the switch. If not, check the ground wire. It may be broken, or have a poor contact where it is grounded. It's possible, but not likely that all your running lights burned out at the same time. What you should do is get a voltmeter. They are fairly inexpensive, but invaluable for chasing down continuity in ciruits. Also handy for checking the charge in your batteries. A helpful hint. Always put a bit of dielectric grease on the base of the light, and in the socket. It will prevent corrosion, often the cause of failure, and ensure that the bulbs can be easily changed.

Don't forget the polarized sunglasses either. Cararacts are linked to exposure to the UV rays of the sun.

A question. For those who think surfing the web is OK when you are on the company's dime, ponder this. You hire a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or whatever to do a job for you, and they charge by the hour. How would you react if you found them surfing the web, and charging you for that time? But, but, but, don't you know they produce more than they would in that eight hour day if they didn't have that down time to relax, refresh, and recharge their batteries. I must admit, I'm stunned that some employers not only tolerate, but actually encourage surfing the web on company time.

Just because the registration is not transferrable, does not mean it applies to the boat. If you have a receipt or bill of sale and other documentation, take it to the registry without the old registration. If you have documentation of purchase without the registration, there's a chance they might register it.

Bass boats of any size are not rough water boats, though some are better than others. Their sides are too low, don't have enough "freeboard". Just the wakes from other boats can wash over the sides, the stern particularly. If you regularly fish waters with large expanses of open water, you're better off with a boat type that is used for walleye fishing. Bass boats are designed to be a fast, stable platform with low sides so they are not as affected by the wind as boats with high sides. They are also designed to be very efficient with plenty of storage for gear that can be quickly accessed. To save money, you'll have to give up some things that you currently spend money on. It's that simple. If you have to scrimp and save to buy a boat, be aware that the cost of running a bass boat is not cheap. Fuel for the boat. Fuel for a tow vehicle. Insurance. Repairs. Upkeep. The list goes on and on. The expenses of owning and using a boat are considerable if you intend to use it on a regular basis.

Bass boats of any size are not rough water boats, though some are better than others. Their sides are too low, don't have enough "freeboard". Just the wakes from other boats can wash over the sides, the stern particularly. If you regularly fish waters with large expanses of open water, you're better off with a boat type that is used for walleye fishing. Bass boats are designed to be a fast, stable platform with low sides so they are not as affected by the wind as boats with high sides. They are also designed to be very efficient with plenty of storage for gear that can be quickly accessed. To save money, you'll have to give up some things that you currently spend money on. It's that simple.

Hey! You're going to ruin the reputation I've worked so assiduously to develop. Stop that "gentleman" stuff. I don't know about you, but I'm still recovering. Took a couple of stops in the service areas going through Connecticut, but I pulled into our driveway at three in the a.m.