Sure you nothern guys don't want to move south?

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:05 am

Weather for this weekend here in Chattanooga...

High /Low (Â°F) Precip. %

Today Nov 13
Sunny 71Â°/41Â° 0 %

Sat Nov 14
Partly Cloudy 73Â°/41Â° 20 %

Sun Nov 15
Sunny 73Â°/44Â° 0 %

Sorry, but for some reason the sunny smiley faces didn't come thru on the paste from the weather site.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:32 am

Life is not all about warmth and sun... to really enjoy it I need $$.

Monthly Avg: exchange rates....
Jan 2009 $1.226 Can buys $1.00 US
Oct 2009 $1.055 Can buys $1.00 US

That is an increase in buying power of 14% over last 9 months... no wonder I see so many used US boats moving North.
One dealer I know is selling more used than new due to his import from Michigan plan.

I'm not even touching the healthcare subject...

Weather in Toronto this weekend:
H/L Precip%
Today Nov 13
Mainly Sunny 50Â°/48Â° 0%

Sat Nov 14
Variable cloudy 54Â°/45Â° 0%

Sun Nov 15
Var. cloudy 52Â°/43Â° 0%

OK so we are not much warmer than your lows but on sunny days it does feel warmer... yesterday I did not wear a jacket at mid-day.

I think I'll still stay here but on retirement my plan is to have a winter liveaboard in Fl/Bahamas area.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:13 am

Tuck..you have a mean streak.

Seriously, once the kids are out of school, if my skills are still marketable hope to do just that. In the meantime, have a successful and thriving private practice with a great patient base, live in a really nice small-town, good schools, great people, great place to raise kids, close to lake Erie, close to big cities. Really couldn't do better except the weather is crappy for six months per year. [On the other hand have been a Cleveland Cavaliers season-ticket holder for the last 10 years, so that provides some entertainment in the winter.]

In the meantime every time you get on the boat for the next six months, may those it itchy little devils cause you to scratch incessantly

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:20 am

Peter wrote:Tuck..you have a mean streak.

roflmao

i actually had you in mind when i made the post, but decided not to pick on ya 'cause i didn't want those guys in the white coats to really show up looking for you. hehe

the other good thing about being up there is your access to some real water, right? that's where ya have me beat. the tn river is nice and all, but i want some open water type experiences.

oh well, i guess i'll settle for the warm weather.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:36 am

I retire full time the end of this year so I can go any old place I feel like anytime I feel like it until Dr Death takes me for that last boat ride over the horizon! No plans to move south. Ya'll talk funny down theah. Seriously, we LIKE the snow, it's "mud season" that sucks. March-April we'll be around Fl gulf coast checking out the beaches, kayaking, etc. Planning on spending some time back in Cedar Key. I remember some great relaxing times there a few years back. Has it changed?

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:52 am

It's all good. We all seem to have the ability to adjust whether we like it or not.

chauzer · Post by **chauzer** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:18 pm

i didn't think they had a puddle big enough to float a trojan in tenn.!! LOL!

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:42 pm

chauzer wrote:i didn't think they had a puddle big enough to float a trojan in tenn.!! LOL!

yup. chickamauga lake on the tennessee river.

i can even make it to salt water from here...IF i could ever get the time off from work to do it.

chauzer · Post by **chauzer** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:48 pm

that sounds like fun! crusing to warm balmy waters sounds really fun!

hmc · Post by **hmc** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:21 pm

YOU GOT TO LIVE TO ENJOY YOUR BOAT TOO SO ready123 Please keep your gov heath care to your selfs up there LOL

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:34 pm

where you guys going to go to get good care when ours is as messed up as yours ? and the weak U.S. $ is keeping a lot of country's afloat right now..But it does suck.

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:14 am

i ran across this clip this morning while looking for trojan stuff (5 a m on the boat, and i was bored.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5JxGk8r ... r_embedded

this honestly made me kinda icky feeling inside. i can't imagine what it'd be like having to put a boat up like that for half a year. that'd suck donkey butt big time.

i feel for you'se guys.

still doesn't mean i won't bust your chops now and then. hehe

for instance...75 here today. sun's coming up and i'll be out on the water as soon as i go stuff my face at sonic. lol

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:55 am

Went fishing yesterday at the mouth of the St. Johns, here in Jax, Fl. Was a balmy 80 degrees for a high, sunny with a 10 mph breeze. Almost had to put up the bimini top. Hooked a coupla big redfish, had a wonderful lunch and managed a short nap!

The weatherman is calling for lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's all week. I understand some of you guys are already shoveling that white stuff! Ick!

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:58 am

Tuck that was a sad post

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:57 am

Tuck ...you have "way to much" time on your hands