Boats don't run on thanks

[Goose]

You get into a conversation with another boat owner and it doesn't take long the negitive issues about money and freinds come up.
I luv takeing out new-bees mostly family freinds , I don't askfor money and don't expect it. They don't realy know just how much it takes to get the show on the road.
I admit there are a handful of times I've taken guys out that do know and have been around long enough to know and don't make a offer after a day of fishing. I think thats just plain ignorance. When I invite some one I don't expect money,but after that????

Consider this... bait, gas, parking and tackle. It doesn't end there... time, time is money. Although I luv what I do it still takes time to catch & find bait, clean, service ect. ect. To have some one climb on board, catch fish, get off and say thanks just doesn't cut it. Two or three years ago gas/bait has gone up considerably... do the math.

I realy hate negitive stuff and having people talk chit if I mention money but dam I'm not rich. Any thoughts on this?