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Forum: General Discussion Today, 06:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
What other automatic water use devices might need...

What other automatic water use devices might need attention? Ice maker? Cat toilet? We use a well pump in the lake, so no problem, but what about a well pump in a dry well? Is there a float switch...
Forum: Site Support Forum Yesterday, 10:00 PM
Replies: 31
Sticky: Site Donations
Views: 1,164
Posted By Descant
I think Don certainly knows how he wants to run...

I think Don certainly knows how he wants to run this site, and he has been very successful, at least in service and content, if not finances. At some point in time, I'd expect there needs to be a...
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 09:37 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
Drought

The watershed is dry and will absorb any/all rainfall for quite some time. It will be months before rainfall affects lake level in any significant way. When the watershed is saturated, a small...
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 09:30 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,924
Posted By Descant
I doubt a couple of BPS makes any difference to...

I doubt a couple of BPS makes any difference to people buying a second , lakefront; Winnipesaukee property. First time homebuyers are the ones affected.
Forum: Site Support Forum Yesterday, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Sticky: Site Donations
Views: 1,164
Posted By Descant
Seems like you could a subscription and then...

Seems like you could a subscription and then cancel after the first ytransaction. I agree that too many online offers are for free or cheap and then it is difficult to cancel.
Forum: General Discussion 09-15-2025, 01:46 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
Yes. Blueberry sod is available. Never gets...

Yes. Blueberry sod is available. Never gets tall, never goes brown. Nice pie, muffins, pancakes. Just Google "Blueberry sod".
Forum: General Discussion 09-14-2025, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,136
Posted By Descant
The appearance is that NHLAKES and LWA have...

The appearance is that NHLAKES and LWA have similar goals. NHLAKES approach is education. LWA approaches with aggression and enforcement.
Forum: General Discussion 09-14-2025, 08:52 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,924
Posted By Descant
As I read the listing, the RE agent talked about...

As I read the listing, the RE agent talked about new floors. If you think there is great value in the docks (I think so) that should be the lead. This is the wrong RE Agent to sell waterfront.
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2025, 09:28 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,924
Posted By Descant
I agree about investors. I was ready to buy...

I agree about investors. I was ready to buy vacation/investments a couple of years ago and backed off. Now I see those places for sale witrh price drops. Many buyers thought they were buying a...
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,924
Posted By Descant
Thank you for your reply. Yes you are probably...

Thank you for your reply. Yes you are probably correct. We're pretty much at the bottom and have resigned to the fact we may have to be here for another year or more. No big deal.

Winnipesaukee...
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2025, 10:03 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
Are you a member?

I think these updates on Lake Ray Hubbard belong in the new paid members only section.
Forum: General Discussion 09-08-2025, 12:26 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,924
Posted By Descant
Interest rates?

I agree that prices are inflated. I expect more of a leveling off rather than significant drops. I do see a lot of price drops in areas where folks bought rental/investment properties and now want...
Forum: General Discussion 09-07-2025, 01:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,924
Posted By Descant
Whether it be $10K or $50K, we would have a...

Whether it be $10K or $50K, we would have a better persdpective if we kew the asking price ranfe. I doubt the RE Agent was being greedy--his/her share of the $10K would only be a few hundred in most...
Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2025, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Descant
Thanks. Usually, a board member would announce a...

Thanks. Usually, a board member would announce a conflict and vacate his seat for any discussion/vote on the issue and/or related matters. Conflict resolved.
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2025, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Descant
Where?????

Where?????
Forum: Boating 09-05-2025, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 1,112,263
Posted By Descant
That makes a dramtic statement. (Time for a...

That makes a dramtic statement. (Time for a bigger engine)
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
3.5" diameter seems small if you have posts on...

3.5" diameter seems small if you have posts on the dock that are commonly 4"x 6". My dock posts are all 4 x 6 and I have rubber vertical bump strips nailed to the posts for a 4 ft vertical to cover...
Forum: General Discussion 09-04-2025, 12:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
Mentioned earlier--a simple solution is to push...

Mentioned earlier--a simple solution is to push back the full pool date to mid or late July instead of early June. Looking at the mean from 40+50 years ago does not consider many current situations,...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 09-03-2025, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,948
Posted By Descant
I refer you to your post under "Lake Levels"...

I refer you to your post under "Lake Levels" where you complain about losing trees. Trees have a life expectancy whether in the woods or on the shore. When they drop seeds, the forest is...
Forum: General Discussion 09-02-2025, 03:44 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
I agree with Jeff K to a point. The goal for...

I agree with Jeff K to a point. The goal for full pond should be mid-to late July, not mid-June. However, comparing the level to a mean from the past instead of to a current goal is where I believe...
Forum: General Discussion 09-02-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 70,290
Posted By Descant
Generally, tghe DES goal is to be full pool in...

Generally, tghe DES goal is to be full pool in early June. For me, I'd aim for full pool mid to late July. Then evaporation and 250 CFS outflow would bring us down to a reasonable level (say 6-8"...
Forum: Boating 09-02-2025, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,809
Posted By Descant
Hovercraft

My recollection is that Bob and Jan Dean had one for winter access to Lockes Island in the winter. It was very loud and theu apparently did not use it in the summer as courtesy to neighbors. Things...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 08-30-2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,920
Posted By Descant
Two changes: They took out all the carpet and...

Two changes: They took out all the carpet and put in hardwood or LVT. Second, they moved trhe bar into the dining room. When it was the Lyons Den, the bar was noisy, but it was a separate...
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,624
Posted By Descant
I rermember there being springs at various places...

I rermember there being springs at various places around the state where people would bring gallon jugs to fill up and take back to MA. One was on Rt 11b in Gilford. I remember peopel asking me to...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-29-2025, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,486
Posted By Descant
Neighbors are the best source because plow...

Neighbors are the best source because plow drivers like to keep the time between jobs to a inimum. Your local FB group will be more geographically local than this Forum.
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