Pontoon housboats and lightning

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Re: Christmas Story
Tough to bounce back from something like that.
You awesome dude, Troy.

[Mosnowman]

Troy:

What a beautiful way to honor your son. As a father of four I can't even imagine...


It's strange how you can't find much about weathering a storm on a lake with lightening all around. My wife and I, and one of our daughters were caught on a jet ski once when a lightning storm blew up quickly. I had no idea what to do! I headed for the first dock I saw and got them off the ski and tied it up to a post on the outside of the structure. I then noticed that we were on a metal dock with a metal roof. I had them run to the trees for coverage. I then thought about tree strikes...all in all we were lucky, but I still have no idea what to do if I'm on the toon? I have heard cove out with the anchor...beach it...get off the boat...it's frustrating not knowing the answer! Anyone?

[STEVEBRENDA]

There is one thing that I do every x-mas that helps me get through all the "family" stuff without Nate. I go to a wal-mart, not the same one every year and I let the management people know I'm there. One time I didn't I was approached by a security guy and management and was asked what I was doing following people around. Here's what I do. I scope out a family (usually without the dad there because I don't want to offend him) a family that looks like they may need some help. When I finally find one I approach them and tell them I would like to help with there x-mas. Then I tell them that I'm doing this in memory of my son. I then we fill up 3 or 4 carts full and I buy it and leave. I have done this every x-mas since my boy died and I feel good every time I do it.

Hats off to you! You sound like a great guy! You have inspired me!

[evinrude2stroke]

There is one thing that I do every x-mas that helps me get through all the "family" stuff without Nate. I go to a wal-mart, not the same one every year and I let the management people know I'm there. One time I didn't I was approached by a security guy and management and was asked what I was doing following people around. Here's what I do. I scope out a family (usually without the dad there because I don't want to offend him) a family that looks like they may need some help. When I finally find one I approach them and tell them I would like to help with there x-mas. Then I tell them that I'm doing this in memory of my son. I then we fill up 3 or 4 carts full and I buy it and leave. I have done this every x-mas since my boy died and I feel good every time I do it.

Wow, so sorry to read about this tragedy. I'm glad you've found a way to channel those feelings to help others & yourself. Your a good man Troy.