View Full Version : Pictures from this weekend
Matt Garcia
05-12-2008, 07:25 PM
Here are a few pictures I thought I would share. I wasn't able to take pictures of everyone since I was either driving or my battery died but I think I was still able to capture a few. You can view the rest here, http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/
My daughter having a blast jumping off the swim platform.
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_6983/IMG_6983.jpg
2nd snake we saw that weekend.
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_7000/IMG_7000.jpg
Wife riding
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_6969/IMG_6969.jpg
Jungle
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_7023/IMG_7023.jpg
Sean
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_7006/IMG_7006.jpg?disposition=download
Me
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_7074/IMG_7074.jpg
Tami
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_7088/IMG_7088.jpg?disposition=download
WE EAT CHEETOS ON THIS BOAT! :D
http://www.78republic.com/riding/2008/Photos_files/Media/IMG_7082/IMG_7082.jpg?disposition=download
da.bell
05-12-2008, 07:35 PM
WE EAT CHEETOS ON THIS BOAT! :D
That is because it was a Supra and not a Tige!!!! :D :D j/k Couldn't resist. ;)
ragboy
05-12-2008, 07:38 PM
Dude, I would NEVER get my wife in the water with snakes in there. I would probably have to give my kids a $20 to get in each time.
Do they every bite anyone? Those are water mocassins, aren't they?
Matt Garcia
05-12-2008, 07:50 PM
Dude, I would NEVER get my wife in the water with snakes in there. I would probably have to give my kids a $20 to get in each time.
Do they every bite anyone? Those are water mocassins, aren't they?
Hahaha...reminds me of the first time we went their years ago. It was my wife and I and she saw a huge water moccasin when she was pulling me. She vowed never to get in that water. Looks like she got over that fear.
I couldn't tell what kind of snake the first one was it was about 75 yards away from the kids swimming on the beach. Luckily the boat next to us let us know since we had three small ones in the water. The picture above, not sure what kind that is, its not a water moccasin though. I have never heard of anyone getting bit by a snake there.
spharis
05-12-2008, 07:57 PM
That's a water snake. Completely harmless.
ragboy
05-12-2008, 08:01 PM
So are catfish, but one time we were in a cove, and my wife was in the water. A large 30" or so catfish was swimming right on the surface and came close to her and she saw it. The kids were yelling from the boat, FISH, ITS A BIG ONE, over and over. I was trying to get them to shut up, but they were in a frenzy. Amy walked on water. Now if that was a snake.... I don't even want to imagine. Staying in California man. ;-)
da.bell
05-12-2008, 08:11 PM
So are catfish, but one time we were in a cove, and my wife was in the water. A large 30" or so catfish was swimming right on the surface and came close to her and she saw it. The kids were yelling from the boat, FISH, ITS A BIG ONE, over and over. I was trying to get them to shut up, but they were in a frenzy. Amy walked on water. Now if that was a snake.... I don't even want to imagine. Staying in California man. ;-)
But again we have sturgeon fish that will cut the crap out of you if they hit you.
http://www.riverpirate.com/sturgeon_fishing.asp
http://www.fishsniffer.com/fishpage/sturgeon.html
:eek: :eek:
ragboy
05-12-2008, 08:18 PM
True, but deep, and I have NEVER seen one in all the years I have been. And the man sized catfishes at mead and stuff, but never see em.
zad0030
05-12-2008, 08:19 PM
Snakes are always out and about during the spring.
And who could be afraid of a catfish, the cant really hurt you they are just.....UGLY!
da.bell
05-12-2008, 08:21 PM
catfish can sting the crap out of you also. ;)
Nice pictures Matt. Looks like there was a lot of fun going on and the water level was low. How close to the shore was that?
Matt Garcia
05-12-2008, 08:26 PM
catfish can sting the crap out of you also. ;)
Nice pictures Matt. Looks like there was a lot of fun going on and the water level was low. How close to the shore was that?
Thanks. The water level is usually really consistent, it was about average level. It can ran anywhere from 3 ft to about 20 ft depending on what part of the river you are on.
Did you mean the snake? If so it was in the middle of the river when we saw it. Probably crossing it.
da.bell
05-12-2008, 08:32 PM
No, you answered the question. The snake was probably swimming from one side of the river to the other. Probably wouldn't bite anyone unless you were in it's direct path. :02:
ragboy
05-12-2008, 08:38 PM
Thanks. The water level is usually really consistent, it was about average level. It can ran anywhere from 3 ft to about 20 ft depending on what part of the river you are on.
Did you mean the snake? If so it was in the middle of the river when we saw it. Probably crossing it.
We have deer crossing our water way, not snakes or gators. ;-)
dogbert
05-12-2008, 08:45 PM
I'd rather have snakes than gators any day. A buddy of mine moved to Lake Mary, FL and his family refused to get in the water. He hardly ever used his Tige. So, then he buys a beach house in Datona Beach and guess what, sharks. We went to visit and I noticed them out in the surf. The water was pretty well stirred up, so I told the kids they had to stop boogie boarding. They were bummed, but I didn't want to take the chance because a bull shark will make a mistake and bite your leg looking for other fish in the surf.
It's always something. Snakes are usually not that aggressive, but water moccasins are the most aggressive. We don't see them very often in our lakes.
BTW, great pics!
sparky216
05-12-2008, 09:02 PM
We have deer crossing our water way, not snakes or gators. ;-)
hehe, exactly.......
We do have Rattlesnakes in Eastern Oregon, but I understand that they cannot attack while swimming? I've been told this and would prefer if no one correct me if this is in fact an incorrect statement.;)
I would prefer if I never see another snake in my life. Seriously:D
Great Pics Matt! My 4yr old love to jump off the side of the boat. He has graduated from the platform, now he wants air:ro:
dogbert
05-12-2008, 09:27 PM
We do have Rattlesnakes in Eastern Oregon, but I understand that they cannot attack while swimming? I've been told this and would prefer if no one correct me if this is in fact an incorrect statement.;)
Of course, they're terrified of beavers :D
Sorry, I couldn't resist.... :o
thtrog
05-13-2008, 12:46 AM
Enjoyed all the pics!
We saw an otter a couple weeks ago, but no beaver.
Matt,
You have a Z2, right? Is that the new RZ2 platform your daughter is jumping from?
Is that a "..PRA" I see on the back of the boat?
Nice pictures, That is some HUGE air you got!
mtnsmith
05-13-2008, 01:33 AM
I'd rather have snakes than gators any day. A buddy of mine moved to Lake Mary, FL and his family refused to get in the water. He hardly ever used his Tige. So, then he buys a beach house in Datona Beach and guess what, sharks.
Ha, you hit the nail on the head, I was wondering what you-all had against snakes and big fish, I dealt with those as a kid. Now I get to play with the big boys, sharks and gators. I can't wait to go down near everglades city this summer and deal with american crocs! Even nastier:ro: Atleast I'll be getting paid to get in the water with those big boys.:D
Excellent family fun pics though!
Matt Garcia
05-13-2008, 01:33 AM
Matt,
You have a Z2, right? Is that the new RZ2 platform your daughter is jumping from?
Is that a "..PRA" I see on the back of the boat?
Nice pictures, That is some HUGE air you got!
Thanks. Yes I do have an RZ2 but that is my buddies Supra 21v.
Thanks. Yes I do have an RZ2 but that is my buddies Supra 21v.
Ah, I was wondering if Tige release a new version of the platform that did not cut into the wake and you already got it.
Just wishful thinking i guess :ro: :ro: :ro:
signguy22
05-13-2008, 01:37 AM
Great Pictures! Thanks for sharing!
sparky216
05-13-2008, 02:18 AM
Of course, they're terrified of beavers :D
Sorry, I couldn't resist.... :o
Enjoyed all the pics!
We saw an otter a couple weeks ago, but no beaver.
good grief.....:D
sparky216
05-13-2008, 02:22 AM
Ha, you hit the nail on the head, I was wondering what you-all had against snakes and big fish, I dealt with those as a kid. Now I get to play with the big boys, sharks and gators. I can't wait to go down near everglades city this summer and deal with american crocs! Even nastier:ro: Atleast I'll be getting paid to get in the water with those big boys.:D
Excellent family fun pics though!
No, you see this whole conversation about "would you rather" is ridiculous. Would I rather get bitten by a Croc or a Rattlesnake, is like asking if I would rather get my foot smashed by a 1ton boulder or a 2 ton boulder....how about NEITHER!!!!!!
stupid reptiles........
and stupid spiders........
and stupid killer bees........
I'd love to ask God why these things exist, why not make cute and cuddly snakes and spiders, that carry no poision and love humans........
sparky216
05-13-2008, 02:22 AM
Oh sorry Matt for the hijack:ot: :ot: :ot: :ot:
dogbert
05-13-2008, 03:22 AM
No, you see this whole conversation about "would you rather" is ridiculous. Would I rather get bitten by a Croc or a Rattlesnake, is like asking if I would rather get my foot smashed by a 1ton boulder or a 2 ton boulder....how about NEITHER!!!!!!
stupid reptiles........
and stupid spiders........
and stupid killer bees........
I'd love to ask God why these things exist, why not make cute and cuddly snakes and spiders, that carry no poision and love humans........
How do you feel about rabid beavers?
:D
Carter13
05-13-2008, 03:35 AM
We have Nutria that are not native and basically are large rats that devour vegetation here in the Northwest. They are more of a problem than the cute little Beavers. :D
Looks like a lot of fun! You need some red hawaiian punch to wash those cheetos down. ( Yes I have had cheetos and punch on my boat - so don't everybody start on the food Nazi - I still don't like cleaning it up:mad: :D )
illiniboarder88
05-13-2008, 01:09 PM
Ragboy, seeing a deer cross the water is always interesting. I've only seen it twice where they were out in the deep water swimming. Took me a minute to figure out what it was. Hitting one of those on a dark night would be a rude awakening.
sparky216
05-13-2008, 01:45 PM
Ragboy, seeing a deer cross the water is always interesting. I've only seen it twice where they were out in the deep water swimming. Took me a minute to figure out what it was. Hitting one of those on a dark night would be a rude awakening.
I've seen them swimming in Shasta everytime I'm there. You are right though, hitting one would be a quick wakeup!
da.bell
05-13-2008, 01:50 PM
venison anyone????????? :D :D :D
TigeDuner
05-13-2008, 02:24 PM
Great pictures Matt. You all fly high...
illiniboarder88
05-13-2008, 02:25 PM
Also, thanks to all who post up their early season riding pics. I'm living vicariously through you all. I've been out a few times, but I haven't been getting out consistently yet. Matt, those pics are sweet. How long of line are you running at? I need to get my line length figured out. Didn't bother on the first run bc I realized all our lines and handles were left in the old boat which is in storage. I ended up making a handle out of pvc and a dowel rod and hooked it to an old ski rope I had lying around. Not the greatest setup, but it worked. Keep the pics coming. I'll ad some as soon as I get back out. Dying to use the new camera
Matt Garcia
05-13-2008, 02:33 PM
Looks like a lot of fun! You need some red hawaiian punch to wash those cheetos down. ( Yes I have had cheetos and punch on my boat - so don't everybody start on the food Nazi - I still don't like cleaning it up:mad: :D ) Hahhaah! :p
Matt, those pics are sweet. How long of line are you running at?
The line length was 75ft at about 23mph.
Oh I forgot to mention the girl riding, Tami was probably the best female riders I have seen besides pro. She threw tantrums, BS 180s, Switch backrolls and more. Made me look silly! :eek:
illiniboarder88
05-13-2008, 03:18 PM
is she single?
Matt Garcia
05-13-2008, 03:30 PM
is she single?
No her husband was the guy wearing the heater top. He works at the local Malibu dealer here in Dallas. :)
ragboy
05-13-2008, 03:35 PM
No her husband was the guy wearing the heater top. He works at the local Malibu dealer here in Dallas. :)
I bought my daughter that same SYN board she has. Hot looking and a great board, she loves it.
illiniboarder88
05-13-2008, 03:44 PM
well, there goes that dream...
Matt Garcia
05-13-2008, 03:47 PM
I bought my daughter that same SYN board she has. Hot looking and a great board, she loves it.
That board is very cool looking. The deck is something else.
dogbert
05-13-2008, 04:16 PM
Check this out. We were fishing in Canada and saw this in the middle of the lake:
http://www.weirich.com/Canada2005/100_0450.MOV
And now for the getaway:
http://www.weirich.com/Canada2005/100_0447.MOV
Matt Garcia
05-13-2008, 04:28 PM
Cant forget about the alligator gar that frequent that body of water as well. :)
http://bigfishbowfishingtexas.com/hang.jpg
tcfire226
05-13-2008, 05:35 PM
Hey Matt, what river were you at???
foxfam312
05-15-2008, 07:21 PM
Great pics, thanks for sharing, I like how you are so calm about the snakes. Its like, no big deal. Heck we see them all the time.:ro: ;)
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