There were a few issues at last Sunday's river baptism at River Park:
Two jet skiers landed near the base of the boat ramp. While one waited, the other attempted to back his truck and trailer down the ramp as the service was being conducted. He was then asked by a pastor not to do so, because the church had a permit to be there. The jet skiers then waited until the church service concluded.
Also, two other people who were preparing to leave the park in their boat let their dog run through the crowd.
The dog was unattended for several minutes as its owners gathered their belongings for the trip.
The dog was only a minor disturbance, but allowing him to run through the crowd was disrespectful.
I wonder if the dog's owners ever read this notice posted nearby.
And speaking of notices, have you ever read the bulletin board under the bridge?
NOTICE, NOTICE, NOTICE!
Reminds me of the lines from that old song:
"Do this! Don't do that! Can't you read the sign?!"
Meanwhile, these folks were unfazed by it all and simply enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Whether or not the " intruders" thought it was ok for the baptism to take place at the boat ramp is irrelevant ...they had a permit and it must be honored. The shennanigans by a few were very disrespectful. The boaters do believe they OWN the ramp. As a kayaker, I have been harrassed by those operating motor boats at that same area.
ReplyDeletePersonally I think closing a PUBLIC boat launch for the benefit of a few is wrong. I have no problem with the baptism ritual, in fact, I strongly believe in it but there are other places this can be done without inconveniencing those who wish to enjoy the river.
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