It took a while to get registered and that has tempered my description of the persons involved to an acceptable level for this forum. Please ramp up the adjectives as you see fit.
I was at Springstead Landing from 9/19-9/23. As always spending time with family and friends trying to forget day to day pressures. Despite the wind,rain and cold we had a good time. Got back to the landing Sunday and left for home.
Stopping in Wausau I did my usual walk around to check the boat and trailer. It was only then did I notice that someone went to the bother of unbolting and relieving me of my side trailer guides.
With the water so low I thought the trailer looked different in the water but the boat drove on and sat right where it should. The landing was busy so I did not spend too much time in the way of others, so I pulled out, strapped it, and took off.
I have been at TFF several times a year since the mid 80's. NOTHING has ever been touched before. Pretty much spoiled my ride home. SO..............
To the persons responsible for this theft:
I'm not out much. I have a job and can replace the stolen parts. And I will return to this landing again. I just want to thank you for leaving me with my tires, trailer, windows, etc. This tells me you are not only a thief but lazy too. If you would have come to me and asked for help I would have done what I could for you. I could put money towards your child support, alimony, bail bond, or drug habit. But you stole from me.
I hope you get a good dollar for the guides. They are about $100 a pair. Maybe next time you steal a boat, you should make sure it has all the equipment you want first.
The Iron County Sheriff said a lot of this has been happening. So did the Warden. The good news is that I got a message that finger prints were recovered from my trailer, and they are not mine. So someone may be getting a knock on their door soon. Then it will be my turn to turn some screws. Sleep tight fellas.