Gobigal
02-21-2016, 03:11 PM
To all Silverwood "regulars":
A little off the subject.
I was out there January 29th fishing LMB in the main channel when the "cranking" battery in my boat died and my motor would not turn over. Guess I left the console light on overnight and it ate-up the charge. Did not have my tools to cross the trolling motor battery which was fully charged (lesson learned). Anyway, made my way back to the launch ramp using my trolling motor and was able to wade into the water and get my boat onto the trailer for my trip home. Unfortunately, I believe my cell phone slipped out of my sweatshirt front pocket and went into the lake. It happened on the far end of the dock (left side looking toward lake, closest to the marina). Must be in about 6-8 feet of water. Lost all photo's and videos of family and friends, but the most important was a video of my mother sitting in her wheelchair talking up a storm which she rarely did because of her Alzheimer's, one week before she passed. I really don't care about the value of the phone but the SD card in the phone, just hoping I can get back. Thought about diving under water to look for it but the water temp was 48 degrees!!! Talked to the marina staff and there was nothing they could do other than to call me if someone happens turns it in. I was hoping of all hopes that they occasionally "dredge" the ramp, or if divers check the docks for regular maintenance.
If anybody has info on someone I can contact who could possibly check the ramp/dock for my lost phone, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Big Al
A little off the subject.
I was out there January 29th fishing LMB in the main channel when the "cranking" battery in my boat died and my motor would not turn over. Guess I left the console light on overnight and it ate-up the charge. Did not have my tools to cross the trolling motor battery which was fully charged (lesson learned). Anyway, made my way back to the launch ramp using my trolling motor and was able to wade into the water and get my boat onto the trailer for my trip home. Unfortunately, I believe my cell phone slipped out of my sweatshirt front pocket and went into the lake. It happened on the far end of the dock (left side looking toward lake, closest to the marina). Must be in about 6-8 feet of water. Lost all photo's and videos of family and friends, but the most important was a video of my mother sitting in her wheelchair talking up a storm which she rarely did because of her Alzheimer's, one week before she passed. I really don't care about the value of the phone but the SD card in the phone, just hoping I can get back. Thought about diving under water to look for it but the water temp was 48 degrees!!! Talked to the marina staff and there was nothing they could do other than to call me if someone happens turns it in. I was hoping of all hopes that they occasionally "dredge" the ramp, or if divers check the docks for regular maintenance.
If anybody has info on someone I can contact who could possibly check the ramp/dock for my lost phone, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Big Al