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Caption This for 05/21/10

Posted May 20, 2010 4:45 PM
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05/20/2010 5:08 PM

Mr. Bill needs to change his 'Sub Ubi' after this episode.

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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/20/2010 5:22 PM

Whew! I'm sure glad I used 00 wire in the wiring harness!

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05/20/2010 5:37 PM

Honey, there used to be this great shortcut!

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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/20/2010 6:46 PM

Honey, didn't I ask you to update the GPS firmware?

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05/20/2010 10:06 PM

This shortcut always worked with the john-boat.
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05/20/2010 11:22 PM

Saved by the Boat!
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05/20/2010 11:23 PM

Another reason to buy a bigger boat
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05/20/2010 11:26 PM

I could have sworn there used to be a boat ramp here!

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05/21/2010 12:55 AM

The new houseboat AI disapproves of this boat launch...

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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/21/2010 1:58 AM

One Toke Over The Line - I sail away

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05/21/2010 5:15 AM

Accelerator pedal problem foils canyon jump attempt.
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05/21/2010 5:42 AM

Err.. time to update the satnav maps I think
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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/21/2010 5:50 AM

Big boat, small car. slight problem!

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05/21/2010 6:10 AM

Duh!! it was TODAY! they were to open the dam to bring the water level down??

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05/21/2010 6:17 AM

Well officer, I was being chased by this boat all the way up the mountain and this was the only way to shake it off.
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05/21/2010 6:43 AM

See Honey! I told you buying the bigger boat was a good idea.

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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/21/2010 6:47 AM

I was in a hurry to try out my new boat and didn't want to wait in line at the boat ramp. So I figured I could launch it from any place along the shore. What harm could it do?

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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/21/2010 7:50 AM

Let me ask again: Why are we using a boat instead of a tow truck?
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05/21/2010 7:51 AM

Hey honey, you wait here in the truck while i go get some help!
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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

05/21/2010 8:16 AM

Fail safe hitches don't lose your boat or anything else of importance.

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Boulder, Colorado

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05/21/2010 8:22 AM

Honey, theres this lake that no one ever goes to because it difficult getting to the boat ramp....the turn off is riiiggghht oovvveer heeerre.

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05/21/2010 9:00 AM

I know there's a turn coming up, but I'm almost finished keying in this text message...

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05/21/2010 9:29 AM

I want to run the boat on road and car to dive!... oh!.. where is the water?!
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05/21/2010 10:08 AM

NOAH said that the water would be here!

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05/21/2010 10:31 AM

Ah! I can still cast well past the tree

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05/21/2010 10:33 AM

Boat catches PU with fisherman inside!

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05/21/2010 11:33 AM

Oh! Honestly Officer.. hic!.. This isn't what it look's like!.. hic! ..This is the only way I can get my tonnaeu cover to stay open...

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05/21/2010 2:29 PM

As Big Jimmy "20 point" Buck stops at the local watering hole and exclaims to the other white tail deer; "I out done my self this time. On falling rock pass I made this truck with a boat hooked on behind mind you, swerve to avoid hitting me. I'm telling you guys....It was a Kodak moment.

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05/21/2010 11:36 PM

I told you that drop anchor switch was wired wrong.

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05/22/2010 8:56 AM

Driver (becoming nervous) "I don't like this narrow winding road. Are you sure this is the way to Lake Gonzo?"

Girl in GPS: "You asked me to find the shortest rout to lake Gonzo. Continue on Old Canyon Road 56.2 miles to Lake Shore Drive."

Driver (now angry) "Fifty six more miles on this road? Go to Hell!"

Girl in GPS: "Recalculating rout -----------Turn right now, and arrive at destination."

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05/28/2010 3:37 AM

That about how it works. Most people blindly follow the GPS commands instead of using there eyes.

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05/22/2010 11:42 AM

GPS - Continue for 300 meters and make a U turn.

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05/23/2010 12:58 AM

Officer - Sir it is illegal to hang around in a no parking zone.

Driver - Where &*%% &^$% %&# *^%#&^% $ &^%&^%????

Officer - The no parking sign is 6 yards from your boat.

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05/28/2010 7:24 AM

Quick!!!..... Put the boat in reverse!!

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06/02/2010 8:39 PM

Built FORD tough.

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06/02/2010 8:41 PM

I tell ya, she tows like there is nothing there.... but boy o boy, she sure don't stop like there is nothing there!

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Re: Caption This for 05/21/10

06/05/2010 5:46 PM

Hey, Stupid!

You're supposed to 'back-down' the ramp!
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06/07/2010 1:20 AM

Drop Zone

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06/10/2010 11:02 PM

I thought you said that this boat will take you there and back with safety, ..it can't even match my SUV's fantastic off road capabilities.
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