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* As I think I’ve told you, my pontoon boat has not been running this year. It’s a 2007 model, so things do happen with age, I suppose. Oldtimers may remember that we christened it “Sweet Bloggy Goodness” back in the day.

For me, putting around the lake on the ol’ pontoon is like going on a mini-vacation, so this mechanical issue has been a real bummer, especially with the limited recreational options during a pandemic.

But I have some great news! The boat is finally running! A buddy of mine is coming over soon and we’re taking it out on the lake for a while. So, I’m done for the day. Check out the live coverage post for updates. We’ll talk again tomorrow…

Party in slow motion

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 2:49 pm

Comments

Rich, enjoy your break; it’s much deserved.

Have a frosty beverage for the rest of us.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 2:52 pm
I’ll bet it’s Oswego Willy.

Comment by pool boy Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 2:54 pm
=== I’ll bet it’s===

Nope, but I sure could use some time on a lake.

“Until that time, Rich, until that time”

:)

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 2:56 pm
Have fun and do some cold ones,thinking of nothing but the lake and beautiful surroundings.

Comment by Hard D Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:03 pm
I kinda liked the pontoon boat we had at a rental cottage a long time ago. You didn’t race to get anywhere, and you had more space to move around. Enjoy your time offshore, Rich.

Comment by revvedup Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:04 pm
Nothing better than a pontoon boat on the lake. It’s a beautiful evening for it.

Comment by Downstate Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:05 pm
“Looks like you’re gonna need a bigger boat”.

Comment by Colin O'Scopy Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:07 pm
Sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon. Enjoy.

Comment by Just Wondering Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:08 pm
Rich. Fuel or electric issues. Or both?

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:09 pm
Enjoy Rich, you deserve it.

Comment by Froganon Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:15 pm
-Blue Dog-

I think he said water pump.

I don’t know what motor Rich has, but friend had a Yamaha on his pontoon. It ate a pump every year, and it got to where he could no longer get a pump.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:23 pm
Have fun Admiral!

Comment by bear3 Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:26 pm
Blue Dog & RNUG - It was the fuel pump that went bad a couple hundred feet from shore.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:28 pm
If there is not a picture from the Pontoon for the caption contest tomorrow I will be very disappointed.

Comment by the Patriot Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:38 pm
About time. Seemed like Trump and GovJunk were the Commodores of your marina. Float safe.

Comment by Annonin' Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:42 pm
enjoy!

Comment by cermak_rd Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:43 pm
Cold beer. Sunscreen. Thermos of margaritas.
Sub sandwich. Jagger. Watermelon.
Frozen shots. Sun glasses. Designated driver.

Life jackets for all, esp Oscar.

Comment by Langhorne Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 3:46 pm
Boat is not a word. It is an acronym:

Bust
Out
Another
Thousand

Comment by Little known fact... Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 4:03 pm
Congratulations. You fly, I’ll buy.

Comment by Eddy Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 4:03 pm
Enjoy!

Comment by DownstateR Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 4:06 pm
Enjoy, Rich, you deserve a nice evening on the lake with a buddy and a cold adult beverage (or two - but don’t overdo).

Comment by JoanP Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 4:07 pm
Enjoy your afternoon.

Comment by Just a citizen Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 4:25 pm
My brother in Florida said that the happiest days are when you buy a boar, and when you sell a boat. Glad that you are back on the lake, and suggest unleaded (without ethanol) in the gas. I have had better luck with small engines following that rule.

Comment by Top of the State Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 4:58 pm
Be safe…objects appear higher on the water…probably.

Comment by Dotnonymous Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 5:56 pm
Enjoy, enjoy. We sold our pontoon boat last week, remembering the adage that the two best days in a boat owner’s life are the day they buy the boat and the day they sell it.

Comment by AnnieH Thursday, Jul 23, 20 @ 10:27 pm
Morning Rich. How boat run?

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Friday, Jul 24, 20 @ 6:45 am
Most relaxing day I’ve had in a while.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jul 24, 20 @ 6:56 am
I recommend a can of sea-foam every time you fill up.

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Friday, Jul 24, 20 @ 7:50 am
“suggest unleaded”

A higher octaine solved most of our issues. Also, running the boat every few days is critical.

Comment by Downstate Friday, Jul 24, 20 @ 8:15 am
Out in the open,
Motor boatin’

Love it. Just don’t show it to Lightfoot.

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Friday, Jul 24, 20 @ 8:37 am