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Old 07-08-2013, 04:09 PM   #1
 
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Default This is why we do what we do...
All the countless hours of cleaning, buffing, waxing, shampooing, stain-removing , tracking down discontinued parts, haggling with boatyards about not winterizing properly and causing cracked hoses , driving to/from the lake, changing flat tires in 90 degree heat on the side of the road, etc...

Not to mention the cost of fuel (in the boat AND tow vehicle.)

We have those moments when its all worth it. Here's one of 'em...
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    Awesome Pic!
    And your 100% right , there is nothing like being on the boat!!
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    Love the Chicago skyline. I'm just a few hours south.
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    Default Re: This is why we do what we do...
    I totally agree... Great pic!!

    Here's one I took most likely on the same night a few hours east of ya! This was one of the rare opportunities it wasn't raining over the weekend...
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