All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn't a dog.” ― Charles M. Schulz
March 16, 2026, 06:16 PM
Mark in Michigan
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Originally posted by Patriot: Charge a cover charge…
AND add a Resort Fee!!
Best regards, Mark in Michigan
March 16, 2026, 11:22 PM
jimmy123x
Run the boat mostly out of gas. Load up your sister and friends and go to the gas dock, ask your sister for her credit card and proceed to top off the boat. This "may" deter this from happening again, or have a back bone and flat out tell her no.
March 18, 2026, 06:00 AM
Georgeair
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proceed to top off the boat
This is a good strategy. Had a BIL offer to buy gas once, thought he was going to faint when he saw the pump. Of course this was only 45-ish gallons, but in the $6+/gal days.
You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02
March 18, 2026, 12:39 PM
oldbill123
Walk around nekid
March 19, 2026, 10:48 AM
YellowJacket
You're living in S Fla. with your lovely wife. Your house is nice enough that people want to be there. You've got a big enough boat for 6 or 8 people.
Life is good, man. Pour a big marg on the rocks and go for a cruise. Crank the tunes so you can't hear the squawking. What'd you buy a boat for to begin with?
There ain't much difference in the man I want to be and the man that I really am.
March 19, 2026, 01:26 PM
trapper189
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What'd you buy a boat for to begin with?
To hangout with people I like, not a bunch of ultra—liberal orange man bad nitwits. Also, to do fun stuff with our kids and for them to have their friends over.This message has been edited. Last edited by: trapper189,
March 19, 2026, 04:32 PM
Rawny
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Originally posted by trapper189: To hangout with people I like, not a bunch of ultra—liberal orange man bad nitwits.
Easy. Fly a MAGA flag. Instant Libtard repellent.
March 19, 2026, 05:28 PM
Paten
That's the thing though. The MAGA people have nice things and the woke mob don't so they want yours. Just say no.
March 19, 2026, 05:39 PM
selogic
Just say NO . And mean it .
March 20, 2026, 10:54 AM
BigSwede
Yes, a MAGA hat would do the trick too
March 20, 2026, 03:12 PM
oldbill123
Your wife should be able and willing to entertain her sister without you
March 21, 2026, 07:51 AM
selogic
Trust me on this ... Go ahead and be an asshole one time . Once you break that ice it gets easier and people come to expect it. The first time isn't pleasant but the long term benefits are well worth it.
March 21, 2026, 09:20 AM
irreverent
Are your wife and sister very close? I would think your wife would be able to explain that this is an imposition and it shouldn’t happen more than maybe once a month (along with funds to support the shopping for food and gas for rides). It might be that your wife feels like she has to help because it’s her baby sister? My big sister used to let me drag my friends to her house all the time, but she did make it clear I couldn’t stomp all over her generosity.
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March 21, 2026, 09:24 PM
jimmy123x
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Originally posted by irreverent: Are your wife and sister very close? I would think your wife would be able to explain that this is an imposition and it shouldn’t happen more than maybe once a month (along with funds to support the shopping for food and gas for rides). It might be that your wife feels like she has to help because it’s her baby sister? My big sister used to let me drag my friends to her house all the time, but she did make it clear I couldn’t stomp all over her generosity.
Perhaps the wife is the one driving this entire deal and simply blaming it on the sister.
March 22, 2026, 01:56 AM
trapper189
No, it's the sister. My wife is the youngest of three girls and had a twin brother until last year. The other sister is easy going, been married 30 years to a great guy, and they have kids who are out of college and doing well. The problem sister is pushing 60, never married, and never had kids.
March 22, 2026, 09:02 AM
irreverent
Yeah, I hate to say it, but then you might need to be the one to talk to her (with your wife’s blessing, of course). Family gets complicated, but the problem sister doesn’t get to co-opt your life to benefit hers without your ok. Set boundaries.
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March 22, 2026, 10:07 PM
selogic
I'm telling you , have a Come To Jesus meeting with her sister and get it over with. Man up. Your wife will get over it .
March 23, 2026, 03:10 PM
armedmd
Break out your favorite Speedo and yell all aboard!
Build a man a fire and keep him warm for a night, set a man on fire and keep him warm the rest of his life.
