Wow, what an exodus - anyone left?

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

I hope you gave the hired help a substantial tip and forced them to wear life preservers. Taking unsuspecting folks into a situation like you described probably isn't the brightest thing you have ever done. The weather reports were pretty explicit that it was going to be terrible conditions.

There were plenty of life jackets on hand and yes they were paid well. I clearly wasn't the only islander on the lake that day, but thank you for your criticism.

[Bear Island South]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I clearly wasn't the only islander on the lake that day, but thank you for your criticism.

Yes, we were one of the few out there too, our experience wasn't as bad but needless to say the worst closing day we have experienced in our seven seasons.

We woke up to 17 degrees and 20-30 mph winds. Spent the morning winterizing and headed out around noon. The wind was kicking up some 3 foot white caps and the spray froze instantly on the boat, luckily we were in a fully enclosed cockpit.

I take it by you comment you finally sold?
Good luck in your next endeavor!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

There were plenty of life jackets on hand and yes they were paid well. I clearly wasn't the only islander on the lake that day, but thank you for your criticism.

Look on the bright side...you probably saved the hired hands some money. By getting their " thrill ride" fix out of the way, they won't have to take any expensive " 6 Flags " trips anytime soon...