So there I was returning home from another enjoyable time at Blockade Runners. Without having to be at work early on Monday, I had allowed myself to stay as long as I wanted to on Sunday. It was about 12:30am when I finally pushed away from the dock, saying goodbye to the place. Rather than rush, I idled all the way down the bayou. As I reached the mouth, I noticed a boat faaaaaar to the North in SLP, that was blinking a light. It wasn't SOS, you know ---__ __ __ ---, so I almost dismissed it and went on my way. I noticed it was rhythmic, so I flashed back the same. They kept flashing, so I went to investigate. It was pitch dark and my only reference was Mud Island, which I had to stay close to to avoid the shoals. I got close enough to them to ask if they needed help. "Motor won't start!" So I edged closer only to get hung on the sand bar. I told them they'd have to get closer to the edge to throw me a line. Things worked out and we got back to the ramp at about 1:30. They thanked me and headed out.
I took my time unloading the boat and securing it for travel. Again, it was so nice not to be in a hurry to get home. I took advantage of the deserted Bluewater highway to drive it slowly, at about 35 mph. After a while, I noticed a vehicle far ahead with its flashers on. I told myself that whomever was stuck on this deserted highway this late at night would probably be waiting a loooong time for any help, so I'd better stop. I pulled up and who was it? THE SAME GUYS I had just rescued. LMAO. They had a flat tire and didn't have a jack. Talk about a tough night for these guys. But there's a lesson from both situations. 1. If your motor is pull start, have an extra pull rope in case yours breaks. 2. Have a freakin' jack in your truck.
When it was all over, I told them smiling that this was the LAST TIME I was helping them tonight.
Beyond thanking me this time, they invited me on an offshore trip on the other guy's boat. Given what I've seen of their luck, I don't know if I should take them up on that.
I took my time unloading the boat and securing it for travel. Again, it was so nice not to be in a hurry to get home. I took advantage of the deserted Bluewater highway to drive it slowly, at about 35 mph. After a while, I noticed a vehicle far ahead with its flashers on. I told myself that whomever was stuck on this deserted highway this late at night would probably be waiting a loooong time for any help, so I'd better stop. I pulled up and who was it? THE SAME GUYS I had just rescued. LMAO. They had a flat tire and didn't have a jack. Talk about a tough night for these guys. But there's a lesson from both situations. 1. If your motor is pull start, have an extra pull rope in case yours breaks. 2. Have a freakin' jack in your truck.
When it was all over, I told them smiling that this was the LAST TIME I was helping them tonight.
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