Rodger Pettichord Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Hi all. Most of us either live near recreational water or have access to it. Presumably, we take advantage of that and enjoy being on it and in it. Which brings us to this week's topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: Money being no object, what kind of watercraft would you most enjoy? A. CRUISE SHIP IN THE SOUTH SEAS B. SAIL BOAT ON THE OPEN SEAS C. YACHT IN THE CARIBBEAN D. POWER BOAT IN A BAY E. FAMILY BOAT ON A RIVER F. ROW BOAT ON A LAKE G. CANOE ON A CREEK H. FLOATER ON A POOL I. RUBBER DUCK IN A BATHTUB 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuFun Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Well I don't see here, but I would want a Goose (Grumman) to play in the water! 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Definitely A and C, I deserve a bit of luxury. cheers Gumby 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 E for me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 My choice is not on the list either...white water raft. But, I'll take G, canoe on a river as a second choice Landon 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 A - for us . 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 No problems in choosing - Bin thur - dunn that - and on the cheap A- Zaandam - Pacific Cruise B - My boat - but in the Whitsundays - better than the Caribbean E - Hire Boat on the Norfolk Broads in the UK BUT === To old to do it again 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 G for me. Like Landon I enjoy nature as direct as possible. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, John Heaton said: No problems in choosing - Bin thur - dunn that - and on the cheap A- Zaandam - Pacific Cruise B - My boat - but in the Whitsundays - better than the Caribbean E - Hire Boat on the Norfolk Broads in the UK BUT === To old to do it again John, envy, envy, envy, envy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Sniper31 said: My choice is not on the list either...white water raft. But, I'll take G, canoe on a river as a second choice Landon I hear you, Landon. Have you done the Snake River up here in the Northwest? Great rafting! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 one thing we have always wanted to try is a cruise, just to have a proper rest and go see stuff, so it'll be an A from me....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, wain71 said: one thing we have always wanted to try is a cruise, just to have a proper rest and go see stuff, so it'll be an A from me....... Wayne - Just FYI - for my trip on Zaandam above - go to - https://youtu.be/dR0kIn3V0yw - and see one of a series of ship vids in my channel on My Pacific cruise on this smaller Ship 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Power boat on a lake. My first boat was a Sunbird 20ft I/O and the second a Sea Ray 24ft Cuddy Cabin. The worst thing I ever did was go on a cruise, just awful, I had it better in the Navy. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Sorry. If I was younger, I would choose. But at 89 I'm too old for any of it now. My home and stories in my Kindle Paperwhite suit me down to the ground. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 7 hours ago, John Heaton said: Wayne - Just FYI - for my trip on Zaandam above - go to - https://youtu.be/dR0kIn3V0yw - and see one of a series of ship vids in my channel on My Pacific cruise on this smaller Ship nice video there John, I took a look at some others, I am always amazed at how those ships look inside, I'm sure we will get on one at some stage, the wife's keen to do the Norwegian fjords to start with... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 9 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: I hear you, Landon. Have you done the Snake River up here in the Northwest? Great rafting! Actually Rodger, I have done the Snake River, back around 2012 I think it was. Sure was a fun day indeed! The place where I have had the most fun are on a few different rivers in Utah. The scenery is some of the most epic I have experienced with huge, deep canyons, beautiful water and remarkable desert scenery. Getting ready to go another multi day raft trip in June! Can't wait! 6 hours ago, adambar said: The worst thing I ever did was go on a cruise, just awful, I had it better in the Navy. You said it Adam. I want NO part of a cruise ship. Way too many people jammed into a floating tub. That is why I joined the Army in the first place...more terra firma 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 C! I started sailing in 9th grade when my dad bought an old (1943) Blue Jay. Was Commodore of the Sailing Club and Captain of the varsity sailing team in college. Always wanted a cruising sailboat had my heart on a Pacific Seacraft Orion 27. But then my knees degenerated, and my wife fractured her tibia plateau in a fall down the stairs, so physically we just can't do it any more. But many fond memories of sailing local waters, including South Shore bays of Long Island, Long Island Sound, and to Mystic, CT, Newport, RI, and Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Ken 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Misread the categories. Change mine to "B". Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 My wife and I each own a stand up paddle board (aka a sup) and we are blessed to have many sheltered waterways within spitting distance. A paddle down a quiet creek with the bird life etc is a great escape. I have a mate who goes out on the surf on his sup but I would fall off in seconds. Give me the serenity of the creeks any day 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, boetie said: My wife and I each own a stand up paddle board (aka a sup) and we are blessed to have many sheltered waterways within spitting distance. A paddle down a quiet creek with the bird life etc is a great escape. I have a mate who goes out on the surf on his sup but I would fall off in seconds. Give me the serenity of the creeks any day Sup'ing is something I enjoy doing as well Graeme, mostly when I go on the rivers. It's a bit more exciting then just calm water, but not quite as spicy as say out in the ocean surf. I don't mind a nice quiet paddle out on a lake though as well. Nice, calming type of exercise. Landon 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Hopping in our Zodiac heading for or favorite diving place. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Cruising Whiskeytown Lake, CA in my 20' Bayliner 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Ken Q said: C! I started sailing in 9th grade when my dad bought an old (1943) Blue Jay. Was Commodore of the Sailing Club and Captain of the varsity sailing team in college. Always wanted a cruising sailboat had my heart on a Pacific Seacraft Orion 27. But then my knees degenerated, and my wife fractured her tibia plateau in a fall down the stairs, so physically we just can't do it any more. But many fond memories of sailing local waters, including South Shore bays of Long Island, Long Island Sound, and to Mystic, CT, Newport, RI, and Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Ken I have read so many stories of that area and would have loved to have sailed it I too - started my sailing days in the local Sailing club on inland waters - Racing a popular UK Racing dinghy - GP 14 - and made Commodore as well --exhilarating !! English Lake district -and Norfolk Broads - were favourite camping / sailing holidays before we came to Australia - the it was the same GP Dinghy racing on Port Philip Bay on rougher waters - then a 23 foot trailer sailer -with my sons Oh !! Happy Days - and thanks to Rodger for making me - and others - to re-enjoy some great memories in our dotage Edited May 7, 2022 by John Heaton 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 20 hours ago, John York said: Sorry. If I was younger, I would choose. But at 89 I'm too old for any of it now. My home and stories in my Kindle Paperwhite suit me down to the ground. Howdy John. Don't forgit the new 80 is 60. But the new midnight is 20:00 hrs. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Goodness me flyingleaf if I felt like this at 60 I'm not sure I could last to my present 89! 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 3 hours ago, John Heaton said: I have read so many stories of that area and would have loved to have sailed it I too - started my sailing days in the local Sailing club on inland waters - Racing a popular UK Racing dinghy - GP 14 - and made Commodore as well --exhilarating !! English Lake district -and Norfolk Broads - were favourite camping / sailing holidays before we came to Australia - the it was the same GP Dinghy racing on Port Philip Bay on rougher waters - then a 23 foot trailer sailer -with my sons Oh !! Happy Days - and thanks to Rodger for making me - and others - to re-enjoy some great memories in our dotage Great looking boat John 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 B,C and E for me but I own D a 16' checkmate with 135 HP Merc. Greg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Boetie, don't you have to watch out for crocodiles on the inland waterways of Australia? Or, perhaps poisonous snakes? If so, you could count me out from your hobby! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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