[Rich]

Because I posted an idea in this thread, I also want to say:

I don't condone being obnoxious anywhere on the lake.

But there are some places on the lake where it may be ok to play loud music, etc. These places would be somewhere without others nearby. 'Others' here mean other boaters, homes, people on a beach, etc. Where are these places located? It depends on the situation at the time. If you're the first boater at a location and no one else is there, and there are no homes are nearby, then perhaps you can play your music loudly, or do other 'obnoxious' things. But the moment another boater shows up, or you are made aware that there is a home nearby, you should turn down your music (no matter the type of music, or whatever you were doing) and be polite.

To the home owners that say that people should not anchor right in front of their home as they spent a lot of money to buy that home, or to pay the high taxes, I still say that the law is correct in that anyone should be able to anchor, even feet from their shore/raft/dock. But the boater should act accordingly and be polite and respectful. Not that I would do it.

To me it's the same thing as if I wanted to park my car at the curb in front of their home. As long as I wasn't doing anything illegal, nor being disrespectful, then there is no reason someone should ask me to leave (yes, peering into people's windows is not being polite and could be considered illegal). If I wanted to get out and sit in the back of my pickup truck and enjoy lunch with my family, then I have the right to be there (unless it's a no parking zone, etc.). So why can't I enjoy the lake wherever I go if I'm not being a pest (and my quiet presence can't be considered 'being a pest').

I also don't assume that someone that has a property (nice or not) on or near the lake are self-absorbed, arrogant nor an A.H. in any way. The homeowner's own actions could only make me come to this conclusion.

NOTE: I don't own a pickup truck, and I always try to be polite, friendly and helpful.