help.........i need some life advice. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bluesquids · 08-17-2010, 02:35 PM

Two things....

When my house was under threat from the wildfires and I was evacuated, first thing I grabbed was my fishing(spearing) gear. While staying at a friends house for a week I was kicking myself that I did not throw the kayak up on my racks. I was sure it would just be a melted puddle when I returned.

My knees were pretty shot. Tremenous pain and they would buckle under me and I would fall flat on my face. They kept getting worse and worse over the years. Doctors anti-imflamatories over time only gave me a bleeding stomach. I was facing surgery.
On a whim, I took Glucosamine/Chondroitin and Omega 3 Fish oil's and within 30 days I was almost 100%. Today I run and play soccer.
Medical report have said Glucosamine doesn't do anything, but I'm completely sold on the stuff.

Gigafish · 08-17-2010, 03:11 PM

Sell off your fishing gear including your kayak. I am sure you have more important things to worry about. You can get deals on kayaks and fishing gear year around.

Hypoxic1 · 08-17-2010, 04:21 PM

Never sell your gear. Someday you might just want fresh fish and that is the only way to get it. Sometimes able to be out on the water is the one thing that will keep you sane during adversity. Of course it will always help if theres a good bite on. Robs econimics briefing was excellent though>
Good luck.
C

TT5150 · 08-17-2010, 04:30 PM

File your FMLA paperwork for temp disability payments while not working. I just did the same thing, hmm we must be related. Sell other stuff first on Craigslist before you let all the toys go. Keep at least one toy.

Dear economist, the economy is a failure...LOL.

lamb · 08-17-2010, 04:55 PM

Rob, this one found you!

Keep some gear so you can still fish.
If the times get rough, it's a medication.
Great therapy - you ho what you enjoy, even get rewards for putting the time in.

But then, with an injury,
you can't really use it
and you need money

tough one

Riskey Water · 08-17-2010, 04:55 PM

same position once upon a time ,disability ,unemployment bens ,all money on the wings , fishing gear and tools are a dime on the dollar ,med bills on payment plan ,if you make enough to rebuy in 2 or 3 months you can always upgrade ,if not hold on to what you got .Some bills you just can't duck ,but dining habit changes will help but cash in hand for those right now needs is different . Sell now to pay car and rent will only get you through a month or so ,check your options for alternate cash . Good luck and god bless

08-17-2010, 02:35 PM	#1
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Two things.... When my house was under threat from the wildfires and I was evacuated, first thing I grabbed was my fishing(spearing) gear. While staying at a friends house for a week I was kicking myself that I did not throw the kayak up on my racks. I was sure it would just be a melted puddle when I returned. My knees were pretty shot. Tremenous pain and they would buckle under me and I would fall flat on my face. They kept getting worse and worse over the years. Doctors anti-imflamatories over time only gave me a bleeding stomach. I was facing surgery. On a whim, I took Glucosamine/Chondroitin and Omega 3 Fish oil's and within 30 days I was almost 100%. Today I run and play soccer. Medical report have said Glucosamine doesn't do anything, but I'm completely sold on the stuff. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

08-17-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	Listen to Rob Never sell your gear. Someday you might just want fresh fish and that is the only way to get it. Sometimes able to be out on the water is the one thing that will keep you sane during adversity. Of course it will always help if theres a good bite on. Robs econimics briefing was excellent though> Good luck. C

08-17-2010, 04:55 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Rob, this one found you! Keep some gear so you can still fish. If the times get rough, it's a medication. Great therapy - you ho what you enjoy, even get rewards for putting the time in. But then, with an injury, you can't really use it and you need money tough one __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

08-17-2010, 03:11 PM	#2
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Sell off your fishing gear including your kayak. I am sure you have more important things to worry about. You can get deals on kayaks and fishing gear year around.

08-17-2010, 04:30 PM	#4
TT5150 Slayer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta Posts: 37	File your FMLA paperwork for temp disability payments while not working. I just did the same thing, hmm we must be related. Sell other stuff first on Craigslist before you let all the toys go. Keep at least one toy. Dear economist, the economy is a failure...LOL.

08-17-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	same position once upon a time ,disability ,unemployment bens ,all money on the wings , fishing gear and tools are a dime on the dollar ,med bills on payment plan ,if you make enough to rebuy in 2 or 3 months you can always upgrade ,if not hold on to what you got .Some bills you just can't duck ,but dining habit changes will help but cash in hand for those right now needs is different . Sell now to pay car and rent will only get you through a month or so ,check your options for alternate cash . Good luck and god bless