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Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2026, 08:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,672
Posted By The Real BigGuy
People seem to be focused on gas prices as the...

People seem to be focused on gas prices as the reason for low boat traffic. As another poster said, gas is a small part of having a boat. (I’ve always taken the approach that if I can afford all...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-27-2026, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 75,245
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I use a Viqua UV chamber (my whole system is...

I use a Viqua UV chamber (my whole system is Viqua). I remove the lamp an glass tube yearly to wipe it down. Easy to do & no issues since it was installed.
Forum: Boating 05-27-2026, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,506
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I should add that when a plane is on the water it...

I should add that when a plane is on the water it is considered a boat and the NH boating regulations apply.
Forum: Boating 05-27-2026, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,506
Posted By The Real BigGuy
The rules put the onus on the pilot to make sure...

The rules put the onus on the pilot to make sure his path is clear for all takeoffs and landings. However boat operators can be cited if they intentionally obstruct a plane while taking off and...
Forum: Boating 05-27-2026, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,623
Posted By The Real BigGuy
Nice Pic! My thought is that a lot of people...

Nice Pic! My thought is that a lot of people didn’t come due to the weather and those that came Thursday and/or Friday headed out Saturday because of Sunday/Monday morning weather. I kicked myself...
Forum: General Discussion 05-27-2026, 02:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 37,458
Posted By The Real BigGuy
The other places I’ve gone that have open...

The other places I’ve gone that have open container laws or areas, I.e., Key West, New Orleans) have other things going for them to entice you to buy a drink & walk around. I don’t see anything that...
Forum: General Discussion 05-27-2026, 02:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 192,364
Posted By The Real BigGuy
One thing people forget when they talk about...

One thing people forget when they talk about keeping the lake level high is that the outfall from Winni feeds lakes and rivers downstream. These have residents who want workable waters levels so...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-20-2026, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 75,245
Posted By The Real BigGuy
As others have said, you probably use chlorine...

As others have said, you probably use chlorine bleach in the washing machine at home (I do) and it hasn't been an issue there. Also, the way things are set up at my place, I think most of the bleach...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-18-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,228
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I've been gravitying out my water system for 30...

I've been gravitying out my water system for 30 yrs with no issues accept when i forgot to leave a valve open and the water stayed in the pipe under the sink. I do put non-toxic anti-freeze in all...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-18-2026, 03:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 75,245
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I also installed a UV system when I reach my...

I also installed a UV system when I reach my early 70s. Lugging 5 gallon jugs from home got old and to difficult fo an old man. Been using my Viqua system (5 micron sediment filter, 25 micron...
Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2026, 02:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 192,364
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I get a kick out of lake level discussions. We...

I get a kick out of lake level discussions. We are either beating up the guys who control the dam because the water is too high or too low.

If the open the dam in anticipation of a big storm...
Forum: Boating 04-24-2026, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 30,515
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I was just nosing around Craig’s List and saw...

I was just nosing around Craig’s List and saw that Harrilla has dry storage for rent for $4,000. No mention of length restrictions.
Forum: Boating 04-20-2026, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 30,515
Posted By The Real BigGuy
Don’t know but, you will have a hard time finding...

Don’t know but, you will have a hard time finding one. Good luck
Forum: General Discussion 04-20-2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,270
Posted By The Real BigGuy
It is different in that the state of NH wants to...

It is different in that the state of NH wants to double the RE TAX on second/vacation homes to reduce taxes on state residents. As far as the fireboat goes - while the fire department response may...
Forum: Winni Wildlife 04-13-2026, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,781
Posted By The Real BigGuy
What magnificent birds! It wasn’t that many...

What magnificent birds!

It wasn’t that many years ago when any sighting, wing or roost, was very rare.
Forum: General Discussion 04-13-2026, 07:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,270
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I guess my basic issue with the NH philosophy is...

I guess my basic issue with the NH philosophy is we are always looking for ways to shift our burden to others. We want non-resident home owners to pay for educating our children even though they...
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2026, 03:30 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,270
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I agree with your basic thesis but, when I think...

I agree with your basic thesis but, when I think income tax, I think of a graduated tax so it is more proportional to your ability to pay. With regards to local control over property tax, most of...
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2026, 02:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,270
Posted By The Real BigGuy
NH Real Estate Taxes

Interesting article in Saturday’s (4/11) Boston Globe. The article states that “Granite Staters paid approximately $3,388 per person in property taxes in 2022, the second-highest level in the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-10-2026, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 66,420
Posted By The Real BigGuy
Thank you

Thanks for the responses. It sounds like my inability to get answers re: when NHBroadband will be available on islands is not unique. My assumption is that Conexcon (or whatever) doesn’t have a...
Forum: General Discussion 04-09-2026, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 66,420
Posted By The Real BigGuy
NH Broadband on Islands

Is there any update on when the NHEC will get to installing Broadband on the islands? Last year I heard rumors that 2026 would be the year. Checking the Co-Op & installer websites provides 0...
Forum: General Discussion 04-09-2026, 09:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,688
Posted By The Real BigGuy
Significant Changes

The only significant change I’ve seen so far (very limited interaction) is the new owners are much more pleasant than the previous owner and will be better members to the P19 condo association!
Forum: General Discussion 06-23-2025, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,159
Posted By The Real BigGuy
I second Descant. I had a 13 ft Whaler that had...

I second Descant. I had a 13 ft Whaler that had a 4 digit number inked on the inside of the transom. First time I went to register it in NH the marina wouldn't believe me and wouldn't do the...
Forum: General Discussion 06-23-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,647
Posted By The Real BigGuy
Replacing Computer, etc.

I've always thought the first rule is answering the question, "What do I want to do with the new computer?" This will help in deciding what hardware you need. Are you going to want to take it with...
Forum: General Discussion 05-29-2025, 02:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 71,762
Posted By The Real BigGuy
Don't forget, the store is a unit of a...

Don't forget, the store is a unit of a condominium association and, the other units of the association are the boat slips which occupy 100% of the water frontage.
Forum: General Discussion 05-29-2025, 02:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,892
Posted By The Real BigGuy
WinnisquamZ lighten up! Because someone is...

WinnisquamZ lighten up! Because someone is stating an opinion different from yours doesn't make them stupid. Nice thing about this country is that we can have different opinions.
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