Did you try to ask the following boats what thier intentions were? Most problems on the river could be avoided by calm and rational comunication.Whenever I am able to start a conversation it usualy results in some benifit to both parties.
Worth a try?
GRUMPYR
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IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE GEAR THAT MATTERS, IT'S THE JERK ON THE ROD.

"I reject your reality and substitute my own"