Thread: How not to be invited again....

Originally Posted by mikee

I only took people who I knew would be good company, could drive a boat, back a trailer and bait their own hooks and generally be self sufficient.
Cleaning the boat etc was a job I prefered to do myself

I can be good company. Can sort of drive a boat. Cant back a trailer to save my life, but you still took me out

It will be their first and last trip if they decide to have a rant about the state of the economy or politics in general, I like to get on the water and remove myself from that shit talk that dos'nt achieve anything apart from distracting my attention from the fishing.

And if they ever use the word "woke" in general conversation, their dead to me.

Originally Posted by trapperjohn

It will be their first and last trip if they decide to have a rant about the state of the economy or politics in general, I like to get on the water and remove myself from that shit talk that dos'nt achieve anything apart from distracting my attention from the fishing.

And if they ever use the word "woke" in general conversation, their dead to me.

Fair enough..BUT, do you have the courtesy to mention that before embarking or do you just rely on their ability to read your unspoken mind?

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

Fair enough..BUT, do you have the courtesy to mention that before embarking or do you just rely on their ability to read your unspoken mind?

Hello Kiwi Sapper, Yes I do rely on the unspoken word. Rules of the boat are a lot like camp rules when a party of men are in the bush on a hunting trip, duties are shared, costs are shared and most importantly each member makes a conscious effort to get on with the other members of the party.
Being confined to camp in the bush is similar to being confined in a boat at sea.
Not everyone shares the same viewpoints as another, and different viewpoints can lead to friction. As I said at least make an effort to get on with each other and the whole trip can be a pleasant experience for all members of the trip.

I think that the transition from boyhood to manhood is to learn to get on and cooperate with those around you, is important.
Hunting and fishing trips are ideal for this training with good roll models and mentors,

Unfortunately some missed out on the growing/learning experience.
This is why I rely on the unspoken mind, a good crew should understand the unspoken word on how to get on and enjoy the actual experience together as a team.
This is my view anyhow.

Cheers

Originally Posted by trapperjohn

Hello Kiwi Sapper, Yes I do rely on the unspoken word. Rules of the boat are a lot like camp rules when a party of men are in the bush on a hunting trip, duties are shared, costs are shared and most importantly each member makes a conscious effort to get on with the other members of the party.
Being confined to camp in the bush is similar to being confined in a boat at sea.
Not everyone shares the same viewpoints as another, and different viewpoints can lead to friction. As I said at least make an effort to get on with each other and the whole trip can be a pleasant experience for all members of the trip.

I think that the transition from boyhood to manhood is to learn to get on and cooperate with those around you, is important.
Hunting and fishing trips are ideal for this training with good roll models and mentors,

Unfortunately some missed out on the growing/learning experience.
This is why I rely on the unspoken mind, a good crew should understand the unspoken word on how to get on and enjoy the actual experience together as a team.
This is my view anyhow.

Cheers

Kind of agree but some people can discuss politics/economics without not getting along. I do it all the time. Although if we're talking about politics like lately on this forum then yes I agree. I agree though it's simple to read the room if politics/economics isn't something guys are into then change the subject and don't bring it up. I have mates like yourself who I know don't give a shot of want to discuss it. And other mates that we can chew each others ear off solving all the problems of the world. Like you said just got to get along.

Originally Posted by trapperjohn

It will be their first and last trip if they decide to have a rant about the state of the economy or politics in general, I like to get on the water and remove myself from that shit talk that dos'nt achieve anything apart from distracting my attention from the fishing.

And if they ever use the word "woke" in general conversation, their dead to me.

And the words "narrative" and "sheeple". Use them and they should be biffed over board.

Failing to Salute,or even worse a sloppy salute.

"Long way up,short way down" how hard is it?

Not getting over side to hold boat while you go get tractor and trailer in calm water beach launching .

Originally Posted by m101a1

Not getting over side to hold boat while you go get tractor and trailer in calm water beach launching .

Shouldn't have to get over the side, hold the boat offshore using the motor...what it is designed for. Always pisses me off that the boat skipper is the tractor/ute/car driver and wants his boat held in the shallows.

Took one guy out and when we got back to the ramp he wouldn't get out of the boat till I had winched the boat up onto the trailer. There is a floating pontoon between the ramps but he wouldn't budge till I had driven up to the wash down area.

If he had a GOOD MAMMA, failing to act like she should have taught him to act. That covers a very wide variety of things. Anyone not knowing and willing to practice these things does not need to be invited to any gathering, much less confined with others on a boat!

Seasick...I am sure I only get invited as to my ability to leave a burley trail.

how about taking some c*nt who's a friend of a friend out,through incompetence be manages to break one of your (game) rods and refuses to even contribute to replacement coz he paid for some gas and his ho made a pie for the trip.
Of course he was all apologetic and agreed it was his responsibility until we were back onshore

My brother went trout fishing with a guy once. My brother landed 3 or 4 trout and then hooked up again. The other guy had caught zilch. When my brother hooked up the guy walked up to him with a pair of scissors and cut his line..... True story...... Strange to say; but he didn't fish with him again..........

Being late, just once.