Channel Marine

Phantom · 10-21-2008, 08:37 AM

TiltonBB -- I have to agree with you !!

I am a "repeat customer" of Channel, and have tried my damnest through the years to support them by utilizing the gas docks and services (repairs/storage). To that end I have Always been treated very well by the overall staff (if only in my head) -- I know there are many others out there lurking as well.

I too would not know the new owners if I tripped over them on the gas dock-- kind of a pity actually-- To your point, Jim P was the "storefront" or image (as was Billy Jr in days gone bye) -- always around, always cheerful, and always ready to chat it up and make you feel at home at the Marina. I too will miss this "fixture" and hope that the overhaul doesn't leak into Service and affect Linda whom appears to be the Last of the best left.

With all that said -- I stand back and respect the fact that it is a business and the owners have/had their reasons which are not for us to know (rightfully) nor to be debated on a public forum. I, as a small business owner myself, am a firm believer of the "Three sides to a Story" theory -- His side / her side / and the REAL story!!!

I wish Jim the best of luck

10-21-2008, 08:37 AM	#17
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	TiltonBB -- I have to agree with you !! I am a "repeat customer" of Channel, and have tried my damnest through the years to support them by utilizing the gas docks and services (repairs/storage). To that end I have Always been treated very well by the overall staff (if only in my head) -- I know there are many others out there lurking as well. I too would not know the new owners if I tripped over them on the gas dock-- kind of a pity actually-- To your point, Jim P was the "storefront" or image (as was Billy Jr in days gone bye) -- always around, always cheerful, and always ready to chat it up and make you feel at home at the Marina. I too will miss this "fixture" and hope that the overhaul doesn't leak into Service and affect Linda whom appears to be the Last of the best left. With all that said -- I stand back and respect the fact that it is a business and the owners have/had their reasons which are not for us to know (rightfully) nor to be debated on a public forum. I, as a small business owner myself, am a firm believer of the "Three sides to a Story" theory -- His side / her side / and the REAL story!!! I wish Jim the best of luck __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*