Hannah hates snowbirds! (But We Don't)


(Disclaimer; Hannah's opinion doesn't reflect many of the members of the Dead End Canal Yacht Club)

“I hate snowbirds. I hate Ohio snowbirds. I hate Wisconsin snowbirds. I hate New York snowbirds. I hate snowbirds, period,” said Hard Luck Hannah at the top of her voice as we stood in line to get into the Pukin' Pelican. Several shrivels turned and glared but since Hannah is 6'1” and weighs almost 200 lbs, no one challenged her.

“I hate mangers who can't staff properly for these overlapping days of snowbirds. Januaries snowbirds are still here and February's are here early,” I said to a bus boy who was writing down names for a waiting list. “You know we're locals?”

“I just started here yesterday. I don't have a clue who you are. Everybody has to wait,” he said dispassionately.

“Can we get a drink while we wait,” asked Hannah. The pimple faced bus boy shrugged and said there were people at tables who are still waiting for drinks.

“Fuck this place, lets go over to the Big Game,” said Hannah. Mrs. boatguy said,” Hannah, watch your language there are children at the picnic tables. (pause) We can't go to the Big Game because the Gatlins are playing tonight and the crowd will be big!”

“Here comes the rain,” said Punxy. “How about the McGregor Grill?” Se we tried and there was a waiting line. We put down our name and waited. I went to the bar and hoped to get a PBR but was ignored so we left. “Summer's coming,” I sad to the regular bartender as I left. He actually looked up but we were gone.

Maybe tomorrow will be better when the overlap ends. We're all sure it will end the first of May. We'll be here, will they?


Boatguy Ed ( boatguiEd@aol.com ) is the manufacturer of the worlds BEST anti-fouling bottom paint, www.supershipbottom.com.... Former Producer, Director, Co-Star and the guy who swept up on the "Boating Show" 1995 to 2000. 

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