The end of the boating season is always sad in ways but it always make me think of all the great times that year. But it always make reminiscence of all the boating seasons. I started when I was just a little kid. My grandpa had a boat since before I was born. I’m glad I found your channel Frank.
That’s so right! It’s a sadness that’s nice to feel… filled with great memories. Same thing… my very first boat ride was on my grandpa’s wooden boat with the old white and brown Johnson 35 hp motor that was shaking left and right once started and, somehow, the stronger than today exhaust smell of it was a nice part of that experience. Oh those good days, right? All I have left are great memories and a few black and white, crispy pictures… which I deem most valuable. Cheers to you for sharing that powerful story!!
Hey, cheers to the lucky as heck privileged by clement boating weather year round you!! On the bright side, living in the cold regions is a chance to experience a new beginning once a year :))) Perhaps you could post a few videos during our off-season to help your less fortunate Boater friends navigate another long winter run!
What a great comment that you just posted, high five and thanks for taking the time to share the thought, it's most energizing: it feels great knowing that they make a difference and I'll keep that in mind as I keep filming, thanks again!!
What a great shout out from Paul! I am so jealous ha ha. What a nice way to spend your last night on the boat. I pull out October 23rd and go into heated storage for the winter. Come on April 1st so I can relaunch for 2025.
Ha yes, I feel privileged! Paul encouraged me to make videos especially given that I’m on the Rideau Canal, which he hasn’t completed yet, along with a shout out if the videos “hold water”. Great team work. I admire your long boating season and heated storage big time: you can get to your boat without it being so cold like here, ha.
Another great half hour of entertainment, is it a far drive to Georgian bay from where u are, I'm on the Trent Severin area,but Georgian bay isn't that far from us.
Thanks!! I’m about 700 kms (535 miles) away from Georgian Bay by boat: the good thing is that it makes for a lot of areas to go visit along the way, more that I can see in one boating trip. I envy your location! You live in prime boating country according to many boaters. My wife and I look forward to visiting your surroundings. Perhaps down the road when we’re both retired we’ll find a new marina to have our boat at, year round, in your area, to enjoy the Georgian Bay at its fullest for a few years.
Those Orb Weaver spiders…create quite a grand and complex workspace, do they not? I’ve noted their activities for hours because sometimes the most incredible things are happening in areas we might not look. Those little fellas bust ass every day creating their feeding office, typically strategically positioned near a light (or reflection) that is in the menu item’s flight path….they are smart and clever, do not complain, bitch or moan. They either spin the web and hang out or they don’t eat. Do the work or die. Here in SoCal they tend to emerge during more humid conditions - maybe August and September….there was one outside my office door and my wife named him….for 3 months he was there without fail….build the intricate web, capture his nights bounty, run and collapse into a ball and hideout, then do it all over again the next day.
Very nice description, you managed to bring to light what could be perceived as a simple world. Just a few days ago I also noticed how strategic spiders are… weaving a net right next to lights at the marina and plentiful bounties they have. I used to lie face down in the grass with my kids, observing the fabulous and tiny world of insects with them: today, other kids are amazed at how they are comfortable and smiley when insects are in their presence, even letting spiders climb on their arms saying it’s ticklish. We’re all interlinked in an amazingly diversified world and the more we’re aware of that, the more we can appreciate. I’m privileged to take a few spiders for a boat ride and so are our children! I’ll start giving them names as well :)
Great season, started following 2-3 months back and think your style is really refreshing! Lots of boat vlogs which just plot journeys, what you did that’s good is you share some personality and also your story. Top work! Dave, England
What a great comment, Dave! I also appreciate the details about what you cherish on the boating adventures, along with the reasoning… we see this with the same lenses. Btw, my wife stayed in England for a year and came back with one nice British accent. Thanks my friend from England, you made my day.
Totally with you… and to that point I’ve been practicing without the use of thrusters on the last couple of videos. In fact, the next video I again don’t use thrusters to perfect the docking skill, with improvements, just in case. Love the friendly advice, I’m putting it in practice and it makes me a better Boater thanks to you guys and girls.
The end of the boating season is always sad in ways but it always make me think of all the great times that year. But it always make reminiscence of all the boating seasons. I started when I was just a little kid. My grandpa had a boat since before I was born. I’m glad I found your channel Frank.
What, the boat season has an end? 😂
That’s so right! It’s a sadness that’s nice to feel… filled with great memories. Same thing… my very first boat ride was on my grandpa’s wooden boat with the old white and brown Johnson 35 hp motor that was shaking left and right once started and, somehow, the stronger than today exhaust smell of it was a nice part of that experience. Oh those good days, right? All I have left are great memories and a few black and white, crispy pictures… which I deem most valuable. Cheers to you for sharing that powerful story!!
Hey, cheers to the lucky as heck privileged by clement boating weather year round you!! On the bright side, living in the cold regions is a chance to experience a new beginning once a year :))) Perhaps you could post a few videos during our off-season to help your less fortunate Boater friends navigate another long winter run!
I love watching your videos. I often watch them for hours.
What a great comment that you just posted, high five and thanks for taking the time to share the thought, it's most energizing: it feels great knowing that they make a difference and I'll keep that in mind as I keep filming, thanks again!!
Great video! Really enjoyed it. Just winterized my boat last week. Can’t wait to go back on the water next year
Thank you! Totally relate, sure is nice to have that something to look forward to, it’s healthy and it was a great summer :)
What a great shout out from Paul! I am so jealous ha ha. What a nice way to spend your last night on the boat. I pull out October 23rd and go into heated storage for the winter. Come on April 1st so I can relaunch for 2025.
Ha yes, I feel privileged! Paul encouraged me to make videos especially given that I’m on the Rideau Canal, which he hasn’t completed yet, along with a shout out if the videos “hold water”. Great team work. I admire your long boating season and heated storage big time: you can get to your boat without it being so cold like here, ha.
Another great half hour of entertainment, is it a far drive to Georgian bay from where u are, I'm on the Trent Severin area,but Georgian bay isn't that far from us.
Thanks!! I’m about 700 kms (535 miles) away from Georgian Bay by boat: the good thing is that it makes for a lot of areas to go visit along the way, more that I can see in one boating trip. I envy your location! You live in prime boating country according to many boaters. My wife and I look forward to visiting your surroundings. Perhaps down the road when we’re both retired we’ll find a new marina to have our boat at, year round, in your area, to enjoy the Georgian Bay at its fullest for a few years.
Those Orb Weaver spiders…create quite a grand and complex workspace, do they not? I’ve noted their activities for hours because sometimes the most incredible things are happening in areas we might not look. Those little fellas bust ass every day creating their feeding office, typically strategically positioned near a light (or reflection) that is in the menu item’s flight path….they are smart and clever, do not complain, bitch or moan. They either spin the web and hang out or they don’t eat. Do the work or die. Here in SoCal they tend to emerge during more humid conditions - maybe August and September….there was one outside my office door and my wife named him….for 3 months he was there without fail….build the intricate web, capture his nights bounty, run and collapse into a ball and hideout, then do it all over again the next day.
Very nice description, you managed to bring to light what could be perceived as a simple world. Just a few days ago I also noticed how strategic spiders are… weaving a net right next to lights at the marina and plentiful bounties they have. I used to lie face down in the grass with my kids, observing the fabulous and tiny world of insects with them: today, other kids are amazed at how they are comfortable and smiley when insects are in their presence, even letting spiders climb on their arms saying it’s ticklish. We’re all interlinked in an amazingly diversified world and the more we’re aware of that, the more we can appreciate. I’m privileged to take a few spiders for a boat ride and so are our children! I’ll start giving them names as well :)
Great season, started following 2-3 months back and think your style is really refreshing! Lots of boat vlogs which just plot journeys, what you did that’s good is you share some personality and also your story. Top work! Dave, England
What a great comment, Dave! I also appreciate the details about what you cherish on the boating adventures, along with the reasoning… we see this with the same lenses. Btw, my wife stayed in England for a year and came back with one nice British accent. Thanks my friend from England, you made my day.
Friendly advice, watch Boogaboos vid on driving the boat the old fashion way using shifters only cause someday those thrusters gonna fail!
Totally with you… and to that point I’ve been practicing without the use of thrusters on the last couple of videos. In fact, the next video I again don’t use thrusters to perfect the docking skill, with improvements, just in case. Love the friendly advice, I’m putting it in practice and it makes me a better Boater thanks to you guys and girls.