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Name:	wedoseadoo -	Reply
Subject:	Keep your money on the lake.
Date:	10/15/2008 7:24:21 PM

I see several people whose business is located outside the area coming in to do winterizations on boats and watercraft,I do not fault them for going after business but would it not be wise to support some of your local business owners instead.If anyone needs their PWC winterized give me a ring I am local and would appreciate your business,there are several board members here who can vouch for my services,thanks.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Keep your money on the lake.
Date:	10/16/2008 1:50:17 PM

Terry, you have a very valid point! I think many repair facilities don't earn the trust and confidence from it's customers and therefore don't build a solid customer base. With that being said, those same customers seek help and advice outside of their immediate area. And many find comfortable relationships with business' elsewhere. Most people Do business where they LIKE to do business. That I am thankful for. I don't see many, if any at all local Lake Martin repair facilities posting to this Lake Martin Forum on a consistant basis. One would think a local shop owner would be VERY accessable here, offer good sound advice and honest opinions to the forum members on a consistant basis. Instead, Many shops make an occassional post asking for business in a "Hey don't forget about me" way. Or, a "Hey, I'm not gonna put much effort in earning your bussiness but spend your money with me anyway". And last but not least.... If a business is going to ask for business and use this site as a tool, I would think that business should advertise with and support this local site just as you ask people to support Lake business. Take "John C" for a great example! He offers great information about Lake Martin real estate on the forum, and advertises on this site as well. If I ever purchase lake property, I would surely call him first. Oh yea, to me he is not local! Get the picture? And I am not the one that flamed your post. I am not in the PWC business and don't work on that many.

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Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	P.S.
Date:	10/16/2008 2:00:03 PM

Would you consider visiting Cathouse on occasion when we get stumped on a PWC. We really don't have a "Go to" person so to speak? I am about 45 minutes from you.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Weedoo
Date:	10/16/2008 3:11:05 PM

Why don't you take a paid advertisement and support the forum? Bruce, the webmaster, provides a great free servivce to members to post and participate in forums. The advertisers like Cat who buys an ad is what keeps the forum open. Each year at this time you seem to slip in a free ad for your business. I support local business and encourage you to help keep the forum open and build your business with an ad. Thanks.

Name:	old blue chair -	Reply
Subject:	Weedoo
Date:	10/16/2008 4:29:15 PM

I agree, you can go back and check Cat's post on this forum and he has provided MANY MANY helpful post with no charge or strings and has really made friends on here. I just went through some of yours and the ones I went through was "FREE PLUGS" for your business. Come on, get an ad, hang out kick back get to now these folks and I'm sure you will get plenty of business.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	I APOLOGIZE AND
Date:	10/17/2008 12:35:56 AM

here is a link to his ad. Also, the telephine number is 334-541-2550. It is nice to see that he is a supporter of the forum. Thanks Terry.

URL: http://www.lakemartin.com/BusinessCard.asp?BusinessID=4505

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Thanks
Date:	10/17/2008 10:02:52 AM

I noticed it in the "Whats new" block on the home page.... Welcome and post more often. I look foreward to reading your input.

Name:	wedoseadoo -	Reply
Subject:	Thanks
Date:	10/18/2008 9:36:35 AM

Yeah I would be glad to help you out on occasion ,I know you probably don't remember me but I worked at the Kawasaki shop back when Ken owned it,I came up to Stillwaters and rode on Overruled with you one Sunday,I also looked at your Kawasaki 650SX and tuned the carb on it while I was there.I also so some Gelcoat repairs here and there especially on watercraft,I have Mastercraft,Ski Nautique and Cobalt gelcoat certs and worked at the SKI CLUB doing all their gelcoat and frp repairs for a few years before I got into this.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Yep
Date:	10/18/2008 9:58:17 AM

I remember. That was a long time ago. We're getting old. I'll give you a call.

Name:	wedoseadoo -	Reply
Subject:	Yep
Date:	10/18/2008 10:37:31 AM

Funny thing is I still ride standup,fast ones at that and yes I am getting old,after a day of riding I know it for sure.

Name:	wedoseadoo -	Reply
Subject:	Yep
Date:	10/19/2008 9:48:45 PM

Aw man I have been flamed what do I do now lol

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