Big Cliff Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Nice day, sun is shining, decided to hook up my irrigation system: Everything went according to plan, hooked up the pump, intake line, just had to put the foot valve out in the lake. It's Ok, the water is only up to my knees, no problem so I waded out , set up the intake, stood back and admired my setup. I turned to head back to shore, slipped on a rock, fell over my marine railway and ended up swimming. DAM THAT WATER IS STILL COLD! My buddy (if you know what I mean) pulled a turtle and I doubt I'll see him for a few hours (he doesn't like cold LOL). Nothing hurt but my pride but I am starting to think this kind of work is best suited to the younger guys LOL. Anyway just had my first swim of the season and probably the first swim anywhere in Sturgeon Lake this year! Glad there was no one there with a video camera or that one would have gotten posted on the internet as "what not to do"! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 As long as you're not hurt, Cliff. You have decent neighbours then I guess cause when I slipped and fell on the ice 2 years ago while shovelling the driveway I was embarassed as hell and didn't want look around to see if the neighbours had seen me fall. Finally, on my way back into the garage I got the courage to take a peek across the road and saw three of my scum neighbours holding up signs. 9.9, 9.8 and 7.6. I owe them big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 yOU ARE THE NEW gRAND pOOBAH OF THE sTURGEON lAKE pOLAR bEAR cLUB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'd bet its cold!!! I usually wait until the may 24 for my annual swim in the lake........even then its FREEZING!! I think its gonna be a tough crappie bite next weekend!! If you need a hand with that kind of stuff Cliff, don't be afraid to ask. I'm sure me and the kids would have had a great day helping you set that up!! Same deal for your docks.......I'm ready, able and willing!! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) Same goes here Cliff - If you need a hand with anything - starting in 2 weeks, I'll be up at Fowlers corners every weekend till the end of October - just let me know. Don Edited April 20, 2008 by Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Cliff, too much info there. Glad to hear you survived the swim and you probably have the bragging rights for the lake this year for first swim. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hey cliff been there done that !!!!. ..i fell off the dock into pigeon lake once on the easter weekend,and there was still ice in spots on the lake,i slipped on some ice on the dock and in i went !!!! man that was sure cold,so i feel for ya man !! glad you were not hurt...but its one of lifes funny moments thats for sure,when i fell there was about 5 people around,i didnt live it down for years...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 My dad put the dock in on sat. All the ice that was left melted last night. Cheers Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 LOL...that was funny...turtle...hehehe...is he out yet...hahahaha....it's okay, I really don't want to know Roy...that was priceless too...you got some pretty high scores there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oh dear Cliff, was there shrinkage Well I"m glad to hear you are alright and the only thing damaged was your pride. Be more careful next time will ya Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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