robert843
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#1 and #2 annoy the heck out of me what are you pet peeves?
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My wife said something very similar she doesn't want them to help she wants them to just stay out of the way when she is trying to do her jobs lol.Some of this is true for me, but I don't want help from non-boaters or guests. Gets you away from routine and people that don't know what they are doing shouldn't help. Some of these are just lack of communication. I always tell my guests what to bring an not bring and never expect money or even the offer for money.
When I was younger a lot of things bothered me and now I just make the best of everything and give folks the benefit of the doubt, especially the new or inexperienced boaters on the ramp....which used to be a pet peeve. I've found that offering to help gets the same message across as a complaint or smart-a comment and if they say yes, then help them out.
If I was out there doing water sports all day, every weekend, that would be a different story. Cost me $130 to fill my tank. But, I don't. We cruise late afternoon to go get something to eat and then cruise back. It's beautiful here where words do not do it justice. We absolutely love sharing our experiences with anyone willing to join us.You guys are bigger men than me. I don't expect it but if they want to kick in a few bucks for the effort, I'm not turning them down.
I’m about the exact same as thisGuest always asked if they can help. I just tell them I have a routine and it only takes me 10 minutes to do it and they would only get in the way or slow me down.
Guest ask if they can help pay for gas. I always say no. I also tell them I'm going with or without you. If I can't afford to go I wouldn't be going. If they insist, I ask them to buy us a drink when we get there.
I do like guest to help load and unload the boat (especially there own stuff).
I always expect guest to clean up their messes with my help (this very rarely happens).