OCTOBER picture thread! (who's still boating?!?)

But sometimes things don't go as planned...

The out takes!

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Went out last night and I think it was officially our last day. 53 degree water temp. That's about my limit (no wetsuit.)

Stole the wife's truck and brough the boat with me to work. Was off work, changed, moved the boards into the truck, and drove to the launch in 15 minutes. Did a leasurely solo launch and had the boat tied up and the truck parked before I'd been off work 30 minutes.
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Under 15 minute boat ride to our favorite spot. 1 wake set and 2 surf sets in before darkness was starting to set in. Water temp was 60 degrees still. Air temp today was a high of 65. by the time the sun went down, I was wearing a light jacket and had the bow walkthrough blocked off and was using the heater on my feet.
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15 minute boat ride back to the launch on smooth water by an almost full moon. Another 15 minutes home with a quick stop to see what it cost me...
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All in all a good night.

Water in Lanier is still 73 degrees we went out yesterday afternoon. Only one other boat in the ski cove unfortunately they were surfing.
We came back 1 hour later and got in 2 slalom 2 wakeboard sets and then surfed home. No wetsuits yet but the air temp is falling.We will be breaking them out soon.

Yesterday was a blazing 72 here in Memphis, with the water temp being the same, made for a great last day of surfing before hunting season picks up.

About to ride doubles with the wife
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Needless to say, the last day was one of the best even though it was a little chilly, we had plenty of hoodies

Well, we're shifting from boating to fall activities. Camping and tractor shows, parades, etc. While not a boating pic, I'm showing our October activities to my boating friends.

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That sure is a purrty pink tractor.

man those tractors can really pull. I like those old tricycles.

Stole the wife's truck again, drove it to work and we'll be meeting at the launch shortly after I get off at 4pm! We have such limited daylight I have to get the boat ready the night before and trailer it with me to work...

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Just winterized last night, this is a picture I took at lunchtime today. Snow on October 22nd in Illinois.

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