eyes wide open

[feeling2damgood]

when the site was down i decided to start a profile at another site. im not going to say any names (THT) but i browsed around a lil and realized that i didnt like were i was.
dont get me wrong not putting down this not to be named site but im so happy that there is a site(this one) that is more like a family site than a bash thy neighbor site.

i would just like to say THANK ALL OF YOU for being part of this site.
this site is a gathering of very helpful,useful,and knowledgeable site and i feel very priveldged to be part of and contribute to the site.              

[Circle Hooked]

I know exactly what you mean,that other place is a good example of what not to be,we have a tight nit group of good people here and we all care about the next guy which makes this site very special.

[seabob4]

Uh-oh, I think I'm in trouble...

As most of you know, I've been on THT for quite some time now (actually about 6 years, as I was banned for quite some time...OMG), and feel quite comfortable over there.  Yes, it is a bit hostile at times, not for everyone.  But, and I say this with all sincerity, it is the most comprehensive boating site in the world, and can offer a wealth of information, if one can just get past the feeble banterings of certain members.  A guy rebuilt a boat once and now he knows more than those who build boats for a living.  A guy installed an AC unit once, had problems, and now all AC units suck...and on, and on, and on.

But I know, when I need an answer to a question fast, and with confidence, that's where I go.  There are an incredible amount of very intelligent people on there that are extremely knowledgeable in the marine business, and I tap into their knowledge quite often.  That being said, one must take the good with the bad.  It is what it is...

But the first place I come to, be it the morning or the afternoon, is right here.  This is a family, and I am blessed to be part of it.  Don't take THT too seriously, and enjoy what you, and I, have here on CAS...    

[Treefish]

when the site was down i decided to start a profile at another site. im not going to say any names (THT) but i browsed around a lil and realized that i didnt like were i was.
dont get me wrong not putting down this not to be named site but im so happy that there is a site(this one) that is more like a family site than a bash thy neighbor site.

i would just like to say THANK ALL OF YOU for being part of this site.
this site is a gathering of very helpful,useful,and knowledgeable site and i feel very privileged to be part of and contribute to the site.

feeling2damgood,
I can't agree with you more.  I have a few friends who are self proclaimed experts on another unnamed forum.  Not a one of them has any mechanical or electrical experience with boats; just a little fishing knowledge. They find it necessary to bash businesses of which they've never had any dealings or name a certain product as the best and only one to use just because they've heard a buddy used it. I've gotta be fair though, sometimes they post useful info.  
So needless to say, I'm happy to be here.  
My thanks goes out to the creator/creators and members of this site for making it a useful tool.  
Jim

[MarshMarlowe196]

 A guy rebuilt a boat once and now he knows more than those who build boats for a living.  A guy installed an AC unit once, had problems, and now all AC units suck...and on, and on, and on.

To be fair, that happens everywhere (none of us here are innocent).

But I know, when I need an answer to a question fast, and with confidence, that's where I go.

That's more or less what I use THT for.  If I have a technical, non-AS related question, I go to THT for the answers.  There is a broad wealth of knowledge on that site, but because of the high number of active members there, the anonymity of the internet plays a huge factor in the overall mood of that forum.  Unlike this forum, where many of us have met face to face, and more of us are on a 1st name basis, you have more ability to hide behind a username and act in a way that you never would in any other situation.  

People are mostly good, but because there's so many people on other forums just waiting to bash someone, the good folks are always on the defensive, just waiting to be attacked- and it shows in their posts.  

The moderators play a big role in this site too- for better or for worse, this site is a tight ship and it's ran like one too.  Thanks Guys.

I know exactly what you mean,that other place is a good example of what not to be,we have a tight nit group of good people here and we all care about the next guy which makes this site very special.

x2.

[Capt. Bob]

Uh-oh, I think I'm in trouble...

Maybe Rick could ban ya for a week to make you feel at home.

enjoy what you, and I, have here on CAS...    

[seabob4]

Uh-oh, I think I'm in trouble...

Maybe Rick could ban ya for a week to make you feel at home.

enjoy what you, and I, have here on CAS...    

LMAO!!!

[RickK]

I've only banned one person in 5 years...
I could try though but there is no guarantee that I could unban you, since I've never tried that...


 

[Circle Hooked]

I've only banned one person in 5 years...
I could try though but there is no guarantee that I could unban you, since I've never tried that...


 

Rick lets see if Bob shows up for the next Gathering and go from there

[RickK]

Deal  

[seabob4]

And the date is in May?  Well, let's see, I have a few little girls at the house right now...


And of course, the big girl in the driveway...


It may be tough to get away...

[feeling2damgood]

wow did i open a can of worms. bob 2 things. i just browsed through some post and i didnt like the fell but you r right there was a lot of good info.it just wasnt home. second i didnt mean to start a mutiny to get you ban from this site. lol
i dont think it would be home if you wernt here.

[seabob4]

wow did i open a can of worms. bob 2 things. i just browsed through some post and i didnt like the fell but you r right there was a lot of good info.it just wasnt home. second i didnt mean to start a mutiny to get you ban from this site. lol
i dont think it would be home if you wernt here.

And since I seriously doubt I will piss off Rick, CB, Lewis, Scott, Scott #2, Jesse, Scott #3, and, you, I live in no fear of being banned...

But I will offer a beer to make things right!



But you never know...

[feeling2damgood]

a man witha beer is always ok in my book.
a man offering a beer is always a friend in my book.  
     
even if it is a natrual lite. lmao

[seabob4]

a man witha beer is always ok in my book.
a man offering a beer is always a friend in my book.  
     
even if it is a natrual lite. lmao

After a few, Sam Adams and natty lite are basically the same...A BUZZ!!!