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Must Survive (original poster member #34533) posted at 1:44 AM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
So part of my NB is taking back things I like to do. We had (he now has) a family boat that we spent hours on. It really is the most relaxing thing to do.
Anyhoo, right after d-day I had a hitch put on my car, so that I could tow our boat. Decided too many memories and I never wanted to see that boat again. This summer I found a place that rents jetskis. So I have rented 2 for a day to go out on the lake with my DS(who can't wait) and some other family members.
I have never dropped the boat into the water. I have always been the one in the boat. So I will be towing the jetskis (first time). Luckily the amount of towing is probably 5 miles, no freeways. And because DS16 does not drive yet, I will be the one dropping the jetskis in the water. I suspect it will be quite interesting for anyone who is watching me. I am not known for backing straight down.
The good news is I will be back on the water 
Me BS
WS: Just a squished bug on the window of my life!
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They have a choice: they can live in my new world, or they can die in their old one." — Daenerys Targaryen
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 1:49 AM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
Sounds like you will have a blast!
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
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Snapdragon ( member #4286) posted at 2:47 AM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
you will do just fine! Sending positive thoughts for straight backing, just in case.
Do it. Have a blast! Don't limit yourself.
Divorced - recovered and hoping to help.
"We're not broken, just bent, and we can learn to love again" ~Pink
aLadypilot ( member #1822) posted at 3:08 AM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
Divorced 9/2010
Just married 7/4/13
gma56 ( member #19595) posted at 3:43 AM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
Not to worry, there is always peeps there to help. I did the same a few years ago and had a couple, that were unloading their boat, guiding me. The man asked if he could do it for me but my truck and I did great !!!
Your sixteen yr old will make sure they get in the water !!
Have fun and back to the water ! WooHoo !
Gma
[This message edited by gma56 at 10:19 PM, July 8th (Monday)]
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It's my life now, my choices, my mistakes to make and my victories to celebrate. His choices made me free of liars and betrayers in my life. That is priceless.
fallingquickly ( member #36599) posted at 4:33 AM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
There has to be a first time so there can be a second and a third. You're learning a new skill!
Have a wonderful time.
Scars remind us where we've been. They don't have to dictate where we're going. (Criminal Minds)
I saw him, I could not unsee him. -StrongButBroken
There came a point when it was too painful to love him, so I stopped.
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 12:26 PM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
The good news is I will be back on the water
Yay!!! Have fun!!
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
alphakitte ( member #33438) posted at 12:51 PM on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
Try this trick.
Put steering hand st the boyyom of the steering wheel. As you slowly back down, turn your hand in the direction you want the trailer to go. For instance, if you want the trailer to go to your right, turn your steering hand, gradually, to the right!
Enjoy your time on the water!
------ Some people are emotional tadpoles. Even if they mature they are just a warty toad. Catt
better4me ( member #30341) posted at 3:42 PM on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013
DDay 11/17/2010 BW:58
Happily remarried!
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