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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:29:49 -0500, DSK wrote:

Let's say that the USCG, or US Navy, instituted a volunteer program in
which you would be required to pass a background check including
security clearance, physical (within civilian specifications - we're
not talking NAvy Seals of Marine Recon types here), complete the basic
Captain's level license (whatever that is) in return for which, the
Navy or USCG would pay for the use of your vessel to do port security
patrols and other security type work as deemed necessary and
appropriate.

Would you participate?

Probably not, I don't live near a major port.


John H wrote:

Would I get to mount a .50 calibre on the bow?

Looking for a way to get up on plane quicker?

Actually I think an M249 would be more likely, Mama Deuce would probably shake
your boat (and mine too) to pieces.

Nope, M2 or nothing. Going down shakin' wouldnl't be a bad way to go!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:55:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:13:16 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:46:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On 14 Jan 2004 14:35:50 GMT, (JDavis1277) wrote:

Wow, this AMs topics on rec.boats has to set a new record. I think I saw one
or two boating topics between all the spam for boat numbers/names, the flame
wars, and the political wars. All this after my filters, too. What utter
junk.

I shouldn't whine because I play some of the games some of the time.... at
least not often.

I'm not suggesting everyone stop enjoying what they are doing. I'd just like
to see some boating issues also under discussion for a change. Even Lloyd's
diesel for Christ's sake. I'm desperate.... the weather's not conducive to
being on the water most days so surely we can find something to discuss????

Let's say that the USCG, or US Navy, instituted a volunteer program in
which you would be required to pass a background check including
security clearance, physical (within civilian specifications - we're
not talking NAvy Seals of Marine Recon types here), complete the basic
Captain's level license (whatever that is) in return for which, the
Navy or USCG would pay for the use of your vessel to do port security
patrols and other security type work as deemed necessary and
appropriate.

Would you participate?

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

Would I get to mount a .50 calibre on the bow?

Sure, why not? Put a Vulcan 7.62 mm mini-cannon on the T-top for
those high speed runs at the terrorist Zodiacs.

Torpedo tubes too if your boat is big enough. ;)

Ok, well, actually, I was thinking of unarmed security type stuff.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test


I might forego an M2 for a Vulcan, the 20mm variety, not the minigun.
Also, I wouldn't mind patrolling Chesapeake Bay for pay as long as I
could troll a few lines at the same time. Of course, I'd be prepared
to jettison the lines if the sh*t hit the fan!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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John, Why don't you contact the Auxiliary, they are always looking for
recruits.
http://www.cgaux.org/



"John H" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:55:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:13:16 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:46:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On 14 Jan 2004 14:35:50 GMT, (JDavis1277) wrote:

Wow, this AMs topics on rec.boats has to set a new record. I think I
saw one
or two boating topics between all the spam for boat numbers/names, the
flame
wars, and the political wars. All this after my filters, too. What
utter
junk.

I shouldn't whine because I play some of the games some of the
time.... at
least not often.

I'm not suggesting everyone stop enjoying what they are doing. I'd
just like
to see some boating issues also under discussion for a change. Even
Lloyd's
diesel for Christ's sake. I'm desperate.... the weather's not
conducive to
being on the water most days so surely we can find something to
discuss????

Let's say that the USCG, or US Navy, instituted a volunteer program in
which you would be required to pass a background check including
security clearance, physical (within civilian specifications - we're
not talking NAvy Seals of Marine Recon types here), complete the basic
Captain's level license (whatever that is) in return for which, the
Navy or USCG would pay for the use of your vessel to do port security
patrols and other security type work as deemed necessary and
appropriate.

Would you participate?

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

Would I get to mount a .50 calibre on the bow?

Sure, why not? Put a Vulcan 7.62 mm mini-cannon on the T-top for
those high speed runs at the terrorist Zodiacs.

Torpedo tubes too if your boat is big enough. ;)

Ok, well, actually, I was thinking of unarmed security type stuff.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test


I might forego an M2 for a Vulcan, the 20mm variety, not the minigun.
Also, I wouldn't mind patrolling Chesapeake Bay for pay as long as I
could troll a few lines at the same time. Of course, I'd be prepared
to jettison the lines if the sh*t hit the fan!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:28:01 -0500, "Gary Warner"
wrote:
Sometime this year I want to go down the Hudson (we're near Albany) and then
cruise around New York, the Statue of Liberty, etc. Anyone with info about
sights on the Hudson or marina recommendations around New York City?

================================================== =========

It's a great cruise with fantastic scenery (best enjoyed in good
weather of course). There are several interesting side creeks that
should not be missed such as in Catskill and Kingston, particularly
Kingston. Both offer fuel, dockage and other marine facilities.
Saugerties also has a side channel but I have not been in it. The
best scenery is in the vicinity of Storm King Mountain which is just
north of the West Point military academey. The town of Cold Spring on
the east bank just south of Storm King Mt is also worth a visit.

Dockage in the NY metro area is problematic and expensive for the most
part. Best bets are the two state run marinas on the New Jersey side
near Alpine and Englewood Cliffs (almost under the George Washington
Bridge). By far the best marinas and other facilities are on Long
Island Sound (City Island, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Manhasset Bay).
The two NJ marinas have the cheapest fuel however.

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:52:50 GMT, "It's a new year!"
wrote:

Why don't you contact the Auxiliary, they are always looking for
recruits.
http://www.cgaux.org/

=============================================

Frankly, I've never been able to figure out the attraction of cruising
around with 4 or 5 other guys wearing orange life jackets and uniforms
on the hottest day of the year. No beer, no babes, no fishing, no
swimming, no water skiing, no beaches?

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:22:46 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:52:50 GMT, "It's a new year!"
wrote:

Why don't you contact the Auxiliary, they are always looking for
recruits.
http://www.cgaux.org/

=============================================

Frankly, I've never been able to figure out the attraction of cruising
around with 4 or 5 other guys wearing orange life jackets and uniforms
on the hottest day of the year. No beer, no babes, no fishing, no
swimming, no water skiing, no beaches?

The USCGA provides a valuable service.

Although you also have a good point. :)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:12:06 -0500, John H
wrote:

~~ snippity do da ~~

I might forego an M2 for a Vulcan, the 20mm variety, not the minigun.
Also, I wouldn't mind patrolling Chesapeake Bay for pay as long as I
could troll a few lines at the same time. Of course, I'd be prepared
to jettison the lines if the sh*t hit the fan!

Yeah, but let's say you have a world's record striper on the line and
the terrorists are attacking the Bay Bridge.

World's record striper or Bay Bridge - decisions, decisions...

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:24:13 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:12:06 -0500, John H
wrote:

~~ snippity do da ~~

I might forego an M2 for a Vulcan, the 20mm variety, not the minigun.
Also, I wouldn't mind patrolling Chesapeake Bay for pay as long as I
could troll a few lines at the same time. Of course, I'd be prepared
to jettison the lines if the sh*t hit the fan!

Yeah, but let's say you have a world's record striper on the line and
the terrorists are attacking the Bay Bridge.

World's record striper or Bay Bridge - decisions, decisions...

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

A *really* hard choice. The folks on Maryland's eastern shore would
probably say, "Go for the fish!"

Personally, I think any self-respecting terrorist would hold off until
I landed the fish. They must have some ethics somewhere!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 10:56:06 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:24:13 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:12:06 -0500, John H
wrote:

~~ snippity do da ~~

I might forego an M2 for a Vulcan, the 20mm variety, not the minigun.
Also, I wouldn't mind patrolling Chesapeake Bay for pay as long as I
could troll a few lines at the same time. Of course, I'd be prepared
to jettison the lines if the sh*t hit the fan!

Yeah, but let's say you have a world's record striper on the line and
the terrorists are attacking the Bay Bridge.

World's record striper or Bay Bridge - decisions, decisions...

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

A *really* hard choice. The folks on Maryland's eastern shore would
probably say, "Go for the fish!"

Personally, I think any self-respecting terrorist would hold off until
I landed the fish. They must have some ethics somewhere!

LOL!!!

I can see it now -

John: "Hey guys - can you wait a couple of minutes until I get this
fish landed and in the ice box? Thanks."

Terrorists: "Sure - so problem. What did you catch it on?"

Kind of like the Sam and Ralph cartoon. ;)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:55:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 10:56:06 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:24:13 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:12:06 -0500, John H
wrote:

~~ snippity do da ~~

I might forego an M2 for a Vulcan, the 20mm variety, not the minigun.
Also, I wouldn't mind patrolling Chesapeake Bay for pay as long as I
could troll a few lines at the same time. Of course, I'd be prepared
to jettison the lines if the sh*t hit the fan!

Yeah, but let's say you have a world's record striper on the line and
the terrorists are attacking the Bay Bridge.

World's record striper or Bay Bridge - decisions, decisions...

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

A *really* hard choice. The folks on Maryland's eastern shore would
probably say, "Go for the fish!"

Personally, I think any self-respecting terrorist would hold off until
I landed the fish. They must have some ethics somewhere!

LOL!!!

I can see it now -

John: "Hey guys - can you wait a couple of minutes until I get this
fish landed and in the ice box? Thanks."

Terrorists: "Sure - so problem. What did you catch it on?"

Kind of like the Sam and Ralph cartoon. ;)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

Yup, you got it. That's what I mean!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!