Why did I ever varnish this boat? It looks great, but so much work and it's time to do it again.

Hey, Bubba, find a new hobby!!! NOW! I'd lay some of the language y'all taught me on you, but the airways might not like it...best to you both...Hal

For many years now, I have wanted to get my Captain's license from the U.S. Coast Guard....not because I want to become a commercial captain but just thought it would be nice to have. Well, I am leaving this Friday to take a 10-day preparatory class before taking the exam on the 11th day. I am a little nervous because I am not sure I am ready for this task, but I figure I am not getting any younger. I will let you know in a couple of weeks if I was successful.

Okay....after much input from many friends, it was determined that the best solution was to wait after sunset (when the all the wasps supposably enter the nest) and then spray the nest with a wasp/hornet poison. I did have one person tell me that if you leave a bucket of amonia in the cabin over night, the fumes would also kill all of the wasps. So over the weekend, during a rain storm (thought the rain might keep them from flying after me) I sprayed the nests....without any stings… Continue

I finally got my boat in the water last week. And last weekend, being a long holiday weekend, I had all kind of plans to clean up the boat and then spending some quality time on the water. However, during the clean up phase, I discovered 2 wasp/hornet (not sure which) nests....one in the gas tank locker and the other inside the main cabin. Not being overly brave when it comes to dealing with wildlife....I have been getting many suggestions on how to remove these critters. So far, the leading sug… Continue