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09-13-2004, 06:27 PM
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Plug Ho, Wannabe!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Wareham, MA
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sad day on the water
My reguards go out ot the family of a certain Newbedford fisherman who lost his life at sea today just outside of Quicks Hole. My partner and I were onscene, and assisted in the recovery of the body. Please be careful out there, this is not a scene I wish you or anyone who happens to love you.
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the most uncommon thing you can possess,.................. is.............. common sense!
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09-13-2004, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cranberry Coast Gateway 2 Cape Cod
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" Happy as a clam at high tide "
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09-13-2004, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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Any details on what happened?
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09-13-2004, 07:03 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I heard the whole thing on the radio, sucks...
I contemplated going over but from the sound of it there was enough boats there already.
Sounds like a engine room explosion knocked him outta boat and lit it up?
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09-13-2004, 07:45 PM
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Plug Ho, Wannabe!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Wareham, MA
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seems to be that's what happened. apparently he was haveing problems with the boat all season long. Just spoke with the news crew and he was 79 years old. A real nice guy, according to those who knew him.
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the most uncommon thing you can possess,.................. is.............. common sense!
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09-13-2004, 09:38 PM
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Location: On my boat
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I guess I should turn on the tv and watch the news  |
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09-14-2004, 07:48 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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That is sad. Problems with the engine all summer, hmmm - not good...
Last edited by JohnR; 09-14-2004 at 09:20 AM..
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09-14-2004, 08:47 AM
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May our fallen brother rest in peace
Engine problems - A lot of those old timers can't even make enough to pay their food bills these days. Poor guy most likely didn't have the $$ to fix it.
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09-14-2004, 09:52 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Cape Cod
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My condolences to the family. Hopefully they can take comfort in the fact that he went quickly and on the water.
Tom
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09-14-2004, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Outer Banks of Framingham
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Very sad  At his age I'm sure he passed on while doing what he loved. Hopefully when my time comes, I'm doing what I love. My prayers are with his family and friends. |
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09-14-2004, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Somewhere near Cape Cod
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Geez Mike, not again?
We're you on scene when it blew, or did you come to aid when the call went out?
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"Never Feel Guilty About Tricking a Fish into Attacking Something it Perceives as Being Smaller and Weaker than Itself."
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09-14-2004, 01:19 PM
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Plug Ho, Wannabe!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Wareham, MA
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John, stop by or call when you get out of work.....
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the most uncommon thing you can possess,.................. is.............. common sense!
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09-14-2004, 04:00 PM
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Plug Ho, Wannabe!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Wareham, MA
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Here's the Standard Times version.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily...4/a01lo347.htm
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the most uncommon thing you can possess,.................. is.............. common sense!
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09-14-2004, 08:49 PM
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I look at it this way,
The guy was doing what he loved, lived a long life (79) , and most likely never felt a thing!
Sure beats dying a slow , painfull death like by cancer , or being stuck in a nursing home!!!
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09-15-2004, 08:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Raider Ronnie
I look at it this way,
The guy was doing what he loved, lived a long life (79) , and most likely never felt a thing!
Sure beats dying a slow , painfull death like by cancer , or being stuck in a nursing home!!!
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I agree |
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09-15-2004, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: medfa,mass
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if only we were all so lucky to live to 79 and die doing what we love.
its sad to see someone go yes, but, there are worse ways to die.
My condolences to the family im sry for your loss.
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09-15-2004, 01:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Somewhere near Cape Cod
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Help when in distress on the high seas...
And a bigtime slap on the back and a hand shake to the two guys who unselfishly rushed to the scene to provide aid. (despite the unfortunate outcome). They weren't the closest boat, but they were the best equipped to get there and handle what occurred, physically and mentally. You couldn't ask for better response than what these two guys attempted to do...
(...and to those who also arrived on scene after they put out the call)
You can only hope to have a couple highly competent, (zero hesitation) guys like these nearby if every in need of emergency.
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