I’m with Dave53, he sees this as a great way to keep his daughter close while doing a good thing for future in-laws, and getting out from under fees and maintenance on the boat. And isn’t his wife deceased? He may not want to be ON it himself, but can’t bear losing something altogether that has memories he cherishes attached.
I’ve been thinking that Gus just figures that they’ll come visit the kids more often if they have the boat, and that means the kids won’t be going to J&A’s as often. Every time they woudl go he’d have to find someone to help out at the place. If A&J come to visit, he doesn’t have to find temp help.
Lightenup, you nailed it. Even if he didn’t like the outfit, he didn’t need to be such a tool and so insulting. I don’t remember Elly ever insulting him like that.
I’m with Dave53, he sees this as a great way to keep his daughter close while doing a good thing for future in-laws, and getting out from under fees and maintenance on the boat. And isn’t his wife deceased? He may not want to be ON it himself, but can’t bear losing something altogether that has memories he cherishes attached.