It's all true, honest.
7
Jul
Part of it is here and more is to follow . The invasion of the contractors and cleanup folks is official and will be around quite some time . It has changed many peoples lives and has caused stress far beyond the existing economic stresses we have endured . That alone has caused a [...]
22
Jun
So with our lives potentially be turned upside down , there are some hard choices to make for Wefings . We have no intention of giving up on what we do in our day to day lives , which is sell and service recreational boats [like Sundance , Ranger Tugs and Twin Vee Catamarans] and [...]
18
Jun
Went to the morning safety meeting so I could better understand the massive amounts of boats burning fuel for no apparent reason in our bay . I suppose when the S**T hits the fan , we may be better prepared , but I also suspect when said event occurs [and I hope it does not] [...]
15
Jun
Sitting in Jacksonville , waiting for some safety gear for on of the local contractors so I can have it on the job site this afternoon . We have begun to get some requests for items that will be used in the prevention and cleanup of the BP Oil spill , as it affects Apalachicola [...]
11
Jun
The oil keeps pouring , the money keeps being wasted , the dog and pony show continues .
For the last few days I have been trying to procure some much needed work boats for our county’s benefit for the impending “economy shift” . We are transitioning from an ecologically sustainable tourism and fisheries based economy [...]
5
Jun
I spent all day in the store trying to grasp what our role will be in the habitat oiling prevention and cleanup arenas . I found that there are lot of boats in the “Vessels of Opportunity” Program that have been “activated” out practicing today , looking for oil and familiarizing themselves with the bay [...]
5
Jun
From my point of view , here in Apalachicola, Fl ,I see A Slow Motion Train Wreck [that's well put by someone ]. That’s what the “oil event” now feels like . Its not the fault of the President ,please ,so many of you all love to beat that government thing to death but in [...]
21
May
Vessels of opportunity [BPs media friendly name for chartering boats and people that know the area that they might destroy ] meeting/orientation was an interesting experience . Lots of commercial clammers and fishermen from a long ways way, weekend warriors from Georgia all mixed with local oyster folks and fishing guides . Meeting was totally [...]
6
Apr
The season has officially begun as we have lots of sales activity and service is getting quite stacked up as well .
The fuel situation is getting worse each year , disappointing boaters coming in with high pressure fuel pump issues and gummed up carbs . We highly recommend using a quality stabilizer EVERY fill up [...]
25
Feb
I have been blessed to meet some wonderful people in the boat business , when it seems dismal [which it is does sometimes, especially in winter ] something will happen that will restore your vigor and remind you of why you do what you do . We are still in the midst of selling through [...]