Captain Art's thought for the day - expectations

When I was in industry I used to tell people to know their limitations. I used to also say that you can't push yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.

Speaking mechanically for now I never felt that I had limitations on what I could accomplish. I also felt that doing anything was worth doing it right and this means paying attention to details. Anytime I worked on something mechanical you could not tell I was ever there. Keep it neat, keep it original. What has made me feel best of all over all the years and many different things I have got myself into was doing a job and having someone actually understand what I had undertaken and accomplished......that was the greatest reward!

And over the years and seemingly impossible tasks I have accomplished I think to myself that I must always exceed others expectations. Today, for example I looked at my friends boat with him. ( I have this wonderful task this year to get it completely re-wired) I had already cut many wires and removed components and this was his first time to see it since this was done. I asked what he thought and he replied, (I don't know....I'm getting worried)

So this means when the boat is finished and ready for the season once again I have exceeded someones expectations. My reward will be his acknowledgement of the difficulty of the task and understanding what was accomplished.

Always do a good job no matter what you're doing and if you need mechanical or marine help you can see what else the captain offers by visiting his web at http://www.LakeErieCaptain.com

Tight lines & tighter fuel dollars as the costs continue to rise........Captain Art

PS.....Fishing is the same way......pay attention to detail and always do a good job

Captain Art's thought for the day - expectations

When I was in industry I used to tell people to know their limitations. I used to also say that you can't push yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.

Speaking mechanically for now I never felt that I had limitations on what I could accomplish. I also felt that doing anything was worth doing it right and this means paying attention to details. Anytime I worked on something mechanical you could not tell I was ever there. Keep it neat, keep it original. What has made me feel best of all over all the years and many different things I have got myself into was doing a job and having someone actually understand what I had undertaken and accomplished......that was the greatest reward!

And over the years and seemingly impossible tasks I have accomplished I think to myself that I must always exceed others expectations. Today, for example I looked at my friends boat with him. ( I have this wonderful task this year to get it completely re-wired) I had already cut many wires and removed components and this was his first time to see it since this was done. I asked what he thought and he replied, (I don't know....I'm getting worried)

So this means when the boat is finished and ready for the season once again I have exceeded someones expectations. My reward will be his acknowledgement of the difficulty of the task and understanding what was accomplished.

Always do a good job no matter what you're doing and if you need mechanical or marine help you can see what else the captain offers by visiting his web at http://www.LakeErieCaptain.com

Tight lines & tighter fuel dollars as the costs continue to rise........Captain Art

PS.....Fishing is the same way......pay attention to detail and always do a good job

Captain Art's thought for the day

I just came back from a meeting at our local fish & game club. My wife & I donated a complete set (similar to hard cover encyclopedias) of fishing books. They cover everything from how to fish for nearly every game species to recipes on how to cook that catch. I had to laugh to myself because an inside joke for people who know me and ask me a question about how to do something my reply will be "read the book"

When I was younger that is just what I did......if I did not know how to do something I would read up on it and find out. Whether it be something mechanical, automotive, fishing, or whatever it may be, it did not matter. I would read, learn and succeed which developed into a well rounded knowledge base and helped in a good career.

Nowadays, with our computer generation, it is much more easier to have a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Research, learn and develop your skills. Become well rounded and you will be the next resource which people flock to for answers they seek.

Therefore, the captains suggestion for the day has to be "read the book"

For those who may need to talk to the captain visit him on his web at http://www.LakeErieCaptain.com

Calm seas, tight lines and smart answers....read the book......Captain Art

Captain Art's thought for the day

I'm really not certain of the origin but I heard long ago that bananas were bad luck on a boat. I know this old wives tale gets a lot of respect from the Hawaiian Island region as evidenced in much of their fishing charter advertising. I'm not superstitious but I just happened to pass this on to some fellow charter captains last week at the conference. Most of them had never heard this before.

Perhaps some stories long ago were told of vessels which had problems or even sank at sea and they just happened to have bananas as their cargo. Needless to say I don't want to stretch my luck as the fishing and fishing charters on Lake Erie have been good for me. So let me say just leave your bananas at home & bring meat in your lunches while charter fishing with us.

For more information on what you can bring aboard please contact the captain via his website at http://www.LakeErieCaptain.com

Fair weather, tight lines, and no bananas allowed.............Captain Art