Maiden Voyage From Hell

[Freeebird]

Thanks stormy, same offer applies if you ever find yourself in the Knoxville, TN area. I'll still let you buy though, and you may have to chip in for fuel.

 

[stormchaser]

My business is down over 50% from peak thanks to this stupid economy...maybe we can find enough in the couches to buy a few gallons. haha! Thankfully I've got full tanks right now...well full minus whatever I burned getting from the fuel dock back to the slip and running her in the slip a few times over the winter. But I'll happily share my keg (have a kegerator onboard where the ice maker used to be).

 

[Freeebird]

Hell, I'd be happy to be doing 50% of what I was a few years ago. My industry has changed so much in the past 3-4 years that I have to acknowledge my business will never be the same as it once was regardless of what happens to the economy. That's why I have so much free time to spend on these forums. Keeps me from going insane in between customers and phone calls which are few and far between.

I've always been able to roll with the changes and reinvent myself, but I'm not going to be able to do that this time. Not unless I want to move to a higher population area and give it another shot there, but that means leaving the location where I've been for over 27 years. It's a catch 22 for sure.

I sure could use that beer right now.

 

[stormchaser]

Wish you were closer man... I have a 1/4 keg of Sierra Nevada Big Foot Ale (9% alc) ready to help drown sorrows...

 

[34Hatt]

Wish you were closer man... I have a 1/4 keg of Sierra Nevada Big Foot Ale (9% alc) ready to help drown sorrows...

Now there's a Man that knows what to put in a Kegerator

Not like the Other guy with Miller Light

For some reason I am thirsty and seem to want a Beer

 

[stormchaser]

Miller Lite?! YUCK! Not even if the keg was free...

 

[SportFishCruising]

Wish you were closer man... I have a 1/4 keg of Sierra Nevada Big Foot Ale (9% alc) ready to help drown sorrows...

Only a 1/4 eh... guess I'll stay up here in Canada until you refill it! I have more sorrows than a 1/4 tanks worth.... lol.

 

[Freeebird]

I'm not a beer snob by any stretch, but Miller Lite, even when free and cold, is something I would pass on... unless it was REALLY hot outside and I was REALLY thirsty.

Hey, all of this is Hatteras related. I've just shown what can happen when you buy a big Hatt that needs work, and your whole world goes to heck in a handbasket before you can get it done.

 

[Traveler 45C]

Hey, all of this is Hatteras related. I've just shown what can happen when you buy a big Hatt that needs work, and your whole world goes to heck in a handbasket before you can get it done.

I certainly can relate to that, can't I my friend?

Hang in there. It gets better.

 

[Craig]

Hey Randy, I may be in Knoxville this week end, if you going to be there, heck, I'll spring for a couple of beers. That's if you don't mind me drinking coke or pepsi, I rarely drink, and it ain't purty when I do.

Note: I will drink shine if it is the really good stuff. LOL

 

[Freeebird]

Sounds good Craig. We'll get together and have a Coke and a smile. After that, we'll twist the lid on some shine and teach the world to sing.

 

[ThirdHatt]

Miller Lite?! YUCK! Not even if the keg was free...

Hey now, when I said that I elected to put Miller Lite in the kegerator for the trip home I never said it was set in stone forever, it's just what I chose at that time. I also plainly stated that I am no beer connoisseur. That ale that you have in your kegerator sounds like it would give you that bloated-full feeling after 2-3 beers. No thank you but I respect your choice, to each his own. Although I don't get into the dark or heavy brews, I do enjoy a few of the flavorful brews produced by a local microbrewery that is owned by an old high school buddy that you possibly may have heard of: Abita Beer. They make a brew called "AndyGator" that is about 6% alcohol yet it's not dark or heavy. YUM!

No matter what your preference is, in my neck of the woods NOBODY turns down a free, cold beer. If you do, like it or not you would be labeled as a beer snob and considered rude. Everyone has their personal favorites, but come on guys free beer is free beer!

I find it funny that many of those who say they hate Miller Lite are drinkers of Budweiser or even worse Coors products. It's like the old Ford vs. Chevy argument. It's stupid because they're both good trucks, just different and the choice is merely a personal preference. Remember, that's the beauty of a kegerator: if you don't like the current brew just get something different next time. No big deal.

Boats and beer just go together. They symbolize relaxation. While everyone has certain boats and beers that they may prefer, IMO it's all good with any cold beer on any boat. Life is GOOD!

 

[34Hatt]

No matter what your preference is, in my neck of the woods NOBODY turns down a free, cold beer. If you do, like it or not you would be labeled as a beer snob and considered rude. Everyone has their personal favorites, but come on guys free beer is free beer!

Well why do you think we meant you I said the other guy

Well I have passed on beer offer because of the brand!
Yes I am a Beer Snob have said that for many years now.
At the boat show I would love to have a cold beer if they sold any! See how I think.

I just say Thank you very much but I will pass thanks anyway!
Is that still rude?
I feel would you eat something you don't like if someone offered it to you. Many people don't like seafood and will even pass on shrimp I feel the same way about my beer yup true sign of a Beer Snob

 

[ThirdHatt]

Well why do you think we meant you I said the other guy

Well I have passed on beer offer because of the brand!
Yes I am a Beer Snob have said that for many years now.
At the boat show I would love to have a cold beer if they sold any! See how I think.

I just say Thank you very much but I will pass thanks anyway!
Is that still rude?
I feel would you eat something you don't like if someone offered it to you. Many people don't like seafood and will even pass on shrimp I feel the same way about my beer yup true sign of a Beer Snob

Oh, I don't know, maybe because I am the only other guy that's recently talked about a kegerator on board, (at least from what I remember) and I did say that I loaded it up with Miller Lite. Just call it a lucky guess that I knew that I was the "other guy".

Since you admit to being a beer snob, it's okay. That is the first step to recovery, admitting that you have a problem! Just joking of course. Now that you mention it, I do seem to recall that you and your lovely bride were partaking in many Pina Colada's at the last FLIBS so apparently you do take your beer quite seriously. Honestly, I admire you for that and only wish that I had more of a taste (and stomach) for the finer brews. I guess my taste buds have not matured to that point just yet, but I am willing and able to learn.

Actually as politely as you put your response declining the offer, it would not be considered rude. It's just that around here southern hospitality rules and we all like to offer others food and beverages to enjoy. While it may not necessarily be to your liking, sometimes people will accept just to be polite then toss it when nobody's looking!

 

[stormchaser]

OK, I take that back...you are right...freee beer is ALWAYS good beer, regardless of brand. But if I'm going to pony up my own hard earned cash...it will be of a high quality.
Oh, for SportFishCruising who said a 1/4 keg not being enough...keep in mind that those "full kegs" or more properly called barrels that bars use and most people get for parties are not actually full kegs...those are half-kegs...almost nobody actually uses full kegs anymore...they weigh way too much to move around easily. The typical sizes in the USA are 1/2 barrels between 14 and 16 gallons, 1/4 barrels between 7 and 8 gallons, and 1/6 barrels between 5 and 6 gallons.

 

[34Hatt]

Since you admit to being a beer snob, it's okay. That is the first step to recovery, admitting that you have a problem! Just joking of course. Now that you mention it, I do seem to recall that you and your lovely bride were partaking in many Pina Colada's at the last FLIBS so apparently you do take your beer quite seriously. Honestly, I admire you for that and only wish that I had more of a taste (and stomach) for the finer brews. I guess my taste buds have not matured to that point just yet, but I am willing and able to learn.

Your right I was drinking them do to what they were serving!
I would go for help but I just haven't found a Beer Snob recovery center yet
But Ill keep looking!



NOT....

 

[Freeebird]

Oh well, I see we're not in Kansas any more, but that's OK. Would you guys stop talking about beer on my thread! The least you could do would be to talk about Goose! LOL

 

[SportFishCruising]

Sorry Randy.... another beer comment. Thanks Stormy for the clarification of keg sizes, I thought your keg was only 1/4 full.... lol ... but 7-8 gallons at 9% sounds like it should take care of the world's sorrows. When can I come onboard to sample?

 

[Freeebird]

Well, according to the guy who recommend this "mechanic", my oil pan is back home on the boat. Of course he is taking this guy's word for it, so I guess I'll find out tomorrow. Should be a busy day as I'll make a run Chattanooga (Hixon) to pick up my TWIC, go by the boat to see what's what, then go to the Marion county courthouse to file suit against this moron.

I've got a call in to another mechanic and hope he will be able to meet me at the boat to check things out. If not, I'll just have to get him to do it ASAP. Small claims will handle up to $25K, and I don't have to specify an amount at this time. I don't need the extra drama in my life right now, but I'll be damned if I'll let this go without a fight.

Stay tuned.

 

[stormchaser]

Keep fighting the good fight, but for god's sake...in the mean time, get the work done and get her up and running...