Etiquette with invited guests?

[SOX]

thanks for the tips

 

[justincase]

the previous owner of my boat had a yellow lab....always on the boat.....yellow lab+black carpet=bad news! 3 years later i am still trying to get the dog hair up NO DOGS ON MY BOAT! NO WAY NO HOW

I have a yellow lab and a black lab they havent been on the boat and never ever will. They are not even allowed in my pool.

 

[gchildre]

I boat to relax...

I would never bring my dog out on my boat, she is as graceful as a 60lb sack of coal. I can't even imagine getting her back in the boat on the water, we would all end up pissed off and angry. My wife is nuts about the dog and she has never asked to bring her, 22 years and counting and she can usually pick the right battles. I don't even take the dog in my old truck unless we are going to the vet, she hates my truck, I think the supercharger whine makes her ears hurt, it's music to me.

As to guests on the boat, I try not to make big deals about the llittle things but I look at it this way; it's my boat and my rules, come along or don't, I'm going anyway. I am continuously puzzled about the lack of consideration with people today, I guess I was just raised differently.

 

[groundloop]

I can't help but agree with the advice to tell your buddy about the no pets rule and let him deal with it. Of course IMHO he needs to do some soul searching about his choice of girl-friends (and I wouldn't care if she looks hot in a bikini), I've had dogs pretty much all my life but would never even think about bringning one somewhere uninvited.

 

[SOX]

The girlfriend is a little too into er dogs. A few weeks ago my friend and girlfriend stopped with both her dogs and his Jack Russell (yup that makes 3) And truth be told I don't mind if they are behaved. Well her dogs ran into MY house and my 30# lab mix got a little too close to her older dog about the same size and her dog got real aggrssive at mine. She yelled at MY dog and told him to stay away from her or she'll tear him up. I bit my lip but I am not sure I can much longer Then later I made a commnet about her dog being aggressive and she did not agree at all. I think it may be time for a talk to my friend.

Thanks again for letting me vent

 

[happy]

Let me think about this.. I'm using the word "My" but feel free to adopt anypart you feel is appropriate.
My dog, my house my rules. If you don't like my rules, then get your dog away from my dog and go sit out at my curb. I'll be more than "happy" to get you something to spin on while you wait for me to finish my day.
Or my Wife's version.
Who the ______ do you think you are walking in my M _________ n house talking this ____ and that ____. Get your valley girl _____ and your flowery luggage and pack that ____ and your attitude to the curb. I'll call you next week, we'll do lunch K.

My wife dosn't like people like that. Sorry for all the blanks, she was reading over my shoulder, so I thought I'd share a woman's perspective.

 

[Brianh]

Dude, I'd be furious if someone brought a dog on my boat! I dont blame you at all for being upset. It just sucks being put in that situation.

 

[SOX]

Let me think about this.. I'm using the word "My" but feel free to adopt anypart you feel is appropriate.
My dog, my house my rules. If you don't like my rules, then get your dog away from my dog and go sit out at my curb. I'll be more than "happy" to get you something to spin on while you wait for me to finish my day.
Or my Wife's version.
Who the ______ do you think you are walking in my M _________ n house talking this ____ and that ____. Get your valley girl _____ and your flowery luggage and pack that ____ and your attitude to the curb. I'll call you next week, we'll do lunch K.

My wife dosn't like people like that. Sorry for all the blanks, she was reading over my shoulder, so I thought I'd share a woman's perspective.

Nice! Could I rent your wife for a day?

(that didn't sound right did it?)

 

[SOX]

Dude, I'd be furious if someone brought a dog on my boat! I dont blame you at all for being upset. It just sucks being put in that situation.

Fortunatly she did not show up with her dog, this was our little conversation over Easter dinner. Okay The friend is actually my brother in law (wifes brother) who is also one of my best friends. It kills me that his last two girlfriends I can not stand. They are nearly the same chick!

 

[happy]

Sox,

My wife is red headed and part Cherokee, so no refunds!!!! LMAO... You can put her in time out, everything except her jaws. She makes no bones about letting someone know they are crossing the line..

 

[ndaniels]

They are nearly the same chick!

I can remember a time when I was stuck in that rut.... once he realizes that he is dating the same type of girls with the same type of attitudes- with the same results, then decides to do somthing different- thats when he'll find himself in a good relationship.


Sounds like he is dating the "princess" types.... while they are nice to look at, eventually that wears off and they'll drive you nuts. They are a pain in the ass- I don't put up with that crap attitude forever, so that type of chick never gets along with me for very long... I'll bet thats what he is going thru. The one I have now is great, easy going, none of that attitude, good sense of humor, looks way better than she gives herself credit for, and is hard working... we get along great

 

[Gimme Fuel]

I can remember a time when I was stuck in that rut.... once he realizes that he is dating the same type of girls with the same type of attitudes- with the same results, then decides to do somthing different- thats when he'll find himself in a good relationship.


Sounds like he is dating the "princess" types.... while they are nice to look at, eventually that wears off and they'll drive you nuts. They are a pain in the ass- I don't put up with that crap attitude forever, so that type of chick never gets along with me for very long... I'll bet thats what he is going thru. The one I have now is great, easy going, none of that attitude, good sense of humor, looks way better than she gives herself credit for, and is hard working... we get along great

Amen to that......no matter how good looking they are, there is someone somewhere who is sick of their crap. Go for more of the girl next door, not the flashy diva wannabe.

On the original subject, I have had some invited guests ruin my day before......they just never come on the boat again. And I really hate it when guests don't pitch in a little and expect me to cover everything (gas, food, alcohol)....come onthere is no free ride as far as I'm concerned. It is only common courtesey, which like common sense, is becoming harder and harder to find.

 

[Sam I am]

Lots of good advice. In particular I agree with the advice that life is too short to put yourself in a miserable situation. You need to look out for your boat, time, personal enjoyment and feelings...this woman is only concerned with her own self interest. Why should you warp your reality to match hers? She's not even your girlfriend. Avoidance (of this woman)is the best solution to this problem.

 

[yellowfiero88]

I agree with no dogs ever. I would tie that little **** to the anchor if it scratched the vinyl in my boat. Then drop anchor for a bite to eat while I inspected the rest of the interior.

Funny post on here, I got a few laughs reading!!! Happy, I would not want to cross your wife! Been there with one of my ex's!

 

[SOX]

I can remember a time when I was stuck in that rut.... once he realizes that he is dating the same type of girls with the same type of attitudes- with the same results, then decides to do somthing different- thats when he'll find himself in a good relationship.


Sounds like he is dating the "princess" types.... while they are nice to look at, eventually that wears off and they'll drive you nuts.

I never said she was nice to look at.

 

[happy]

I solved the problem.... She can take all her doggies on this!!! its perfect!!!!

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[G-Force]

A few things learned along the way

The post and subsequent replies have been an interesting read.
My boat's renovation is nearing completion. I had hoped to extend some of my good fortune to a few.
Some of the issues, you guys have raised, are food for thought...

The last thing in the world I want to deal with is a dog, or the owner of one, assuming my good graces extend to their pet fetish.
Especially on new vinyl!

When the issue of pets come up, I always say,
"I'm not a pet person, I had kids instead."

When it comes to the rules, tho I try not to be harsh about it,
I let everyone know:
It is my plane (car/boat/whatever) and I am the captain.
EVERYONE's personal safety within and without the plane is MY responsibility.
If I see something I don't like, I fix it, and I fix it fast.
If that means you get dropped off at the curb, the dock, or the nearest suitable terminal, your OUT!
Say a line like that at the beginning and be amazed at how few issues actually pop up.

When it comes to women of questionable royalty, I let it be known:
In my world, Princess, does not mean, HIGH MAINTENANCE!
Tho I have hated to do it, I've put many a pretentious gal in her place.
btw, that line is also good for helping friends, who think they are in love, to reassess their priorities.... sometimes.

Finally, and perhaps the most tragic of all life's lessons;
Common sense, isn't very common.
Best to always be prepared for the worst case scenario, for it seems these days, many folks, seem to be walking around with their head up their arse.

lessons learned are like bridges burned, you only got to cross them once

lar

 

[yellowfiero88]

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Common sense, isn't very common.

One of my favorite sayings!

Best to always be prepared for the worst case scenario, for it seems these days, many folks, seem to be walking around with their head up their arse.

Aint that the truth! Maybe thats why some people walk around with their pants below their arse's!

lessons learned are like bridges burned, you only got to cross them once

 

[SOX]

WOO HOO!!

I'm off the hook, they broke up!!

 

[Big Red]

The problem is she is one of those people that thinks the dog is her child I don't want to offend her. But at the same time isn't that a bit rude to assume the dog is welcome?

Thanks for letting me vent, I am really getting tired of this girl and her dogs, but I want to see my friend happy so I don't want to lose my cool on her over her dogs.

She needs to be offended and be reminded its a DOG not a person. You might be doing your buddy a favor in the long run anyway. I have kept my eye on these women for awhile. The ones that need to have the dog with them 24/7. I feel its some kind of problem like in insecurity or a control thing. These women are turning dogs into sissies and killing their natural instincts.

The dog is going to be a problem in the long run and your buddy needs to man up and not be a pus. He should tell her that her dog is staying home. Believe me your buddy is always going to be second over that mutt.

Why do you think I feel this girl is this way you may wonder. Because anybody that does not have enough respect to leave their dog at home while taking a ride on someone else's boat is useless in my book. And this person also would be the one walking all over the boat with their shoes on or doing something else stupid to really piss me off because that dog comes first.