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suttergold
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Initially Posted - 07/15/2007 :  12:43:06  Show Profile
Last night I asked my wife if she wanted to take the dog and we spend the night of the boat. Because she had an early appointment in the morning she declined. I decided to jump in the car and drive to the marina. I did not raise the sails, just motored to a cove and dropped anchor.
I read a book, drank a few Corona's and just looked at the sky with some ducks in the water near by waiting for a snack which they did not get. What a beautiful night.
In the morning I made coffee and just sat looking at the water. In the water about twenty feet away a doe swam by the boat! Of course no camera on board to verify my story.
I call my wife to share with her how my night and morning went, I told her this is why we bought our boat.
"Knot On Call"
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 :  14:44:57  Show Profile
A deer swam by the boat and no camera. I bet you forgot the rifle too.

Sounds like a beautiful setting and is, indeed, why we love these boats.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 :  15:31:00  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by suttergold</i>
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That's what I do, with a little help from an electric windlass. Sometimes standing still is the nicest part of being on the water--especially at dusk and dawn. My slip is 50 yards from my condo on a broad, quiet estuary--the boat becomes my scenic deck on the water in the evening, without even moving it.
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John Hill
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Response Posted - 07/18/2007 :  20:03:17  Show Profile  Visit John Hill's Homepage
Sounds pretty close to my Friday night and Saturday morning this last. I didn't get to the cove until dark. Centering yourself in a small cove in darkness is always interesting. I enjoy the sound of all the critters in the wood at night. That sound and gentle rocking of the boat makes for a good nights sleep.

Coffee in the morning, first in the cabin, then a little later in the cockpit makes for a great start to the day. A short while later I like to follow it up with a morning swim. I did get some sailing in on Saturday but I didn't get underway until noon, and just after lunch.

Whether you get out for a few days or a few hours, it sure gives you another perspective on life.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 07/18/2007 :  22:43:53  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Sounds like my july 4th. I went for sail and anchored in bay with some friends and their boat. we watched fireworks. it was great. I spent nite on boat. best weekend I have ever had. Life is great, even if our wifes dont participate all the time!
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