Prayers needed for my Dad's new boat.

[BlueIris]

Or rather, for my Dad, regarding his recent acquisition of the awesome red speedboat I posted about earlier. There's an issue with the transaction (read: my mother doesn't like it). I was/am reasonably certain the boat is a good thing for my parents, so I hope she comes around (which I think she will). I'm also hoping our posters here will think good thoughts for my father and his boat, so the boat can stay with him (this or something better for the highest good, etc.).

[Celebration]

1. I hope she comes around too

Boats always need prayers, no matter what their color.

"We" (he) have (has) a bass boat and so I am totally relating to boat posts. Sans that ownership, I might not get it, but believe me, I do.

His parents went through so many boat issues, he told me, "I will never own a boat." Whenever he complains about the boat, I remind him of those statements. I deal with the boat by riding in it and enjoying it, but refusing to learn to drive it, and refusing to clean it, and refusing to discuss maintenance with the boat mechanic. I just added refusing to learn the gps system enough to locate fish.

Despite that, I had to figure out how to install the boat light (easy), that he had completely turned off the power when it didn't work, and we also got caught in a thunderstorm tied up to a duck blind after someone siphoned off the gas and we didn't know it. I also put the numbers on the side of the boat.

I say all these things because your mother might better be able to deal with the boat if she sets clear limits, of her choosing. I am not sure what her issues are with the boat--if it is safety, she can ask for speed limits and floatation devices, etc., etc. My peace with the boat is all about setting limits.

I'm sending prayers to this situation.

[BlueIris]

2. I think it's more that she doesn't like that he bought a boat without um, er...

asking her first. While she was out of town. There may be a safety concern, too, I don't know, but I think it's just that she thinks it's an extravagance. My father would never expect my mother to clean up after a boat (or a car, or a house) that he bought, trust me.

But I still think the boat would do more good than harm.

[Celebration]

3. Oh, an extravagance

We went through that with a car once when he just came home with an Isuzu Trooper one time. I got over it. But I had to because it was a done deal. I just rolled my eyes for a few days.

I had to develop new hobbies to keep myself contented with the boat and river--like kayaking (a bit), photography, and collecting driftwood. Those are the things that keep me sane at the river. Believe me, it seems like an extravagance to me too--especially since after he catches the bass, he puts them back into the river. I don't see the point! But it is scenic, I will give you that.

I hope this all works out.

[Dora]

4. Oh, I hope you'll reconsider learning to drive the boat.

Simply as a matter of safety. If two people are out in a powerboat, and only one knows how to drive, then there is a risk for becoming stranded if the boat driver becomes incapaciated.

The cleaning and maintenance, however... :thumbsup:

[Celebration]

5. LOL that is what my husband says

I actually think I could do it now if I had to. But if I demonstrate it, I might get called upon sometime. There is a long story behind this--if I drive it and then ANYTHING happens the next time, it will be something I did to it. Seriously. I. Do. Not. Want. To. Deal. With. That. Let's not talk about the one time I put gas in the boat, okay? Half the time he is by himself in the boat anyway so it wouldn't do any good then.

But I hear ya!! (think I could do it in an emergency. shhhhh)