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C-Hawk
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2146 City/Region: Carpinteria / Channel Islands
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Hawk
Photos: C-Hawk
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:20 pm Post subject: I received a letter |
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Today, I received a letter from C-Brat Management warning me that I have been way too nice, far too helpful and to knock it off. Knock it off? I don’t get it. I have exceeded the forum’s expectations in handing out knowledge and am now in violation. I have owned a canoe, a john-boat, a lake boat and a couple of C-Dorys. I think I am very knowledgeable about all aspects of the boating life and have a lot to offer. I have always tried to be nice to other people and make sure they walk away with some education and a strong urge to be my new friend. I always read threads from the beginning and take caution not to just comment and duplicate what someone else has previously posted. It has worked out for years. I guess the industry and people are changing. I really do have an abundance of boating knowledge, along with an occasional funny story. I don’t know what to do, but C-Brat Management told me that I had till the end of the day today to respond to their request. I think I might ignore them for the day. Please help me decide what to do! _________________ Roger
2002- CD22- "Fishtales" returned to factory 2008
2008- CD22- "C-Hawk" Sold
KJ6VVB
A Brat I am, At sea I be
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: I received a letter |
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C-Hawk wrote: | Today, I received a letter from C-Brat Management warning me that I have been way too nice, far too helpful and to knock it off. Knock it off? I don’t get it. I have exceeded the forum’s expectations in handing out knowledge and am now in violation. I have owned a canoe, a john-boat, a lake boat and a couple of C-Dorys. I think I am very knowledgeable about all aspects of the boating life and have a lot to offer. I have always tried to be nice to other people and make sure they walk away with some education and a strong urge to be my new friend. I always read threads from the beginning and take caution not to just comment and duplicate what someone else has previously posted. It has worked out for years. I guess the industry and people are changing. I really do have an abundance of boating knowledge, along with an occasional funny story. I don’t know what to do, but C-Brat Management told me that I had till the end of the day today to respond to their request. I think I might ignore them for the day. Please help me decide what to do! |
Well Roger, Not to surprising. We all know that Mark and Boll are wright on, and certainly way more than up to the task of keeping us in line. Your participation here is exemplary and you are leaving a way too stunning example. Your inspiration has often resulted in some really incredible accomplishments here on the sight. I would like to offer some consolation to you in your predicament, but I'm having a hard time making decisions right now, and I usually have to slip on it for a night to get it figured out. I will be back to morrow with my recommendation. For now, I'd say take a chill pill and take some time for consideration. The answer may come to you. Best thing might be to turn the calendar over another page.
Harvey
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_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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SEA3PO
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1835 City/Region: Chester
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SEA3PO
Photos: SEA3PO
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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For once....I DID NOT DO THIS ! but I would have had I thought of it...
I am sure it was a mistake....you and nice somehow do not go together..
Joel
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B~C
Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 2865 City/Region: Bend
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue~C
Photos: Blue~C
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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if you respond as asked wouldn't that just prove that you are in fact nice and helpful? I'd say in the interest of turning over a new leaf wait a few days and tell them to bugger off _________________ Ken
1999 22' boaterhome |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7449 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Roger, you do NOT have to take this! You could start your own C-Dory group, maybe call it C-NiceGuys? I think that has a good ring to it. When I first heard of C-Brats (after being on C-Dogs), I thought that it was, perhaps, a group of owners from Wisconsin... but then I guess it would be C-Brats&Cheese. And Beer.
On this auspicious day, I think it is important for nice guys to stand up and say... well, I don't know what nice guys would say... but... what was the question?
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B~C
Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 2865 City/Region: Bend
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue~C
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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single and a kicker or twins? |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
Photos: SeaDNA
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:52 am Post subject: |
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B~C wrote: | single and a kicker or twins? |
Doesn't matter. The important question is can I tow it with my Prius? _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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Foggy
Joined: 01 Aug 2013 Posts: 1526 City/Region: Traverse City; Northern Lake Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Boatless in Boating Paradise
Photos: W B Nod
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:09 am Post subject: |
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I have a bunch of letters like that.
What to do? I file them in my 'circular file',
raise my mainsail, and "dip and soar
in the breeze".
Life goes on.
Aye.
Grandpa used to say, "'Bout 1/2 of folks won't like you,
no matter what you do. Get used to it." _________________ "I don't want any cake" - said no one ever.
If someone tells you they don't eat cake, unfriend them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life. |
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TOGO
Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Posts: 91 City/Region: Newport
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: TOGO
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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Wasn't this done on April 1 ??? |
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dumy
Joined: 14 May 2006 Posts: 21 City/Region: Bennington
State or Province: VT
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Sure seems to me to be a "Gotcha!" For good old April Fools day :) |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
Photos: Blue Water
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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rogerbum wrote: | B~C wrote: | single and a kicker or twins? |
Doesn't matter. The important question is can I tow it with my Prius? |
......Front wheel drive Volvo _________________ <><><> Jason <><><>
2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht (Twin 385 Crusaders) (SOLD 6/20)
2000 Camano 31 Troll (Volvo TAMD41p) (SOLD 2/19)
2007 C Dory 25' Cruiser (200 hp Suzuki, sold 7/17)
2003 C Dory 19' Angler (80 hp Yamaha, sold 7/16)
1995 C Dory 16' Angler (40 hp Yamaha, sold 2/16) |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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TOGO wrote: | Wasn't this done on April 1 ??? |
No. Its never over. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? |
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Esmi2
Joined: 26 Aug 2016 Posts: 57 City/Region: San Luis Obispo, CA
State or Province: CA
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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rogerbum wrote: | B~C wrote: | single and a kicker or twins? |
Doesn't matter. The important question is can I tow it with my Prius? |
Is RED really that much faster than blue or green? |
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B~C
Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 2865 City/Region: Bend
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue~C
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:18 am Post subject: |
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well, I think it is just common knowledge that a blue vessel is far superior, and to tow anything you need at least a diesel dually.
The real question on the floor is what to do about Roger's nice and helpful manner. perhaps an intervention or a "tough hate" boot camp would be in order |
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Posts: 5315 City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Speaking of dualies, B~C, I forgot to ask how you liked my tow rig? It's real handy, I can drag the boat and wash the topsides with it still hooked up.
For the record, I didn't send out any letters. Must've been the other guy. He is the literate one. _________________ TyBoo Mike
Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
Sold: 1987 22' Cruiser |
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