Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
03-02-2008, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,864
Dock Above Waterline?
The regulations require the entire support block for the "crank-up dock" to be above the mean lake water level. Given that winter water levels are usually substantially below mean water level, a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-02-2008, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,323
Contact Owner First (and Second)
I had (and to a certain extent still have) a problem with a neighbor's recirc pump located about 200' from my property. After contacting the property owner (an absentee owner), he contacted his...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2008, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,969
Slush vs. Ice
Are the ice conditions really this strange or it it the effect of my neighbor's recirc pump? After I shovel off about a foot of snow, there is 4 or 5 inches of slush which turns into 2" of water...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-28-2007, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,447
Rental Agencies
We had great service from Century 21 (Center Harbor/Moultonborough) for seven years. All three of the major rental agencies for the northwestern half of the lake charge a fee of 20% of the gross...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-20-2007, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 25,352
NH Income Tax
Can you people PLEASE stop saying that there is no income tax in NH. In fact, for interest, dividends, and annuity payments (i.e., folks with fixed incomes) the 5% NH tax is one of the highest in...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-30-2007, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,818
Stonedam Island Dock
Actually, the dock failure was a combination of wind and poor construction. The LRCT is trying to get one of the dock construction outfits to repair.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-30-2007, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,714
Roundabouts Are Jolly Good
Anyone who has spent time driving in England will appreciate the attempt by the NHDOT to construct some roundabouts. More fuel efficient and safer. However, they might want to post conspicuous...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-26-2007, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 133
Views: 29,024
What's With Us Jerseyites?
. . . interesting to see how many Forum members originate from the Garden State. I left when I was 18 and have never been back! My Member name is a convoluted derivation of my last name that some...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2007, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,189
Taxable Income Under NH Law
In contemplating a change in residence to our beloved Granite State, I'm a bit confused about the state income tax. I understand how interest income and dividend income is taxed, i.e., 5% unless it...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2007, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 23,521
Extirpated
Where is the remaining population in NH? I was told back in the '70s that the timber rattlesnake had been extirpated from all of New England except Connecticut (which really isn't New England...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2007, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,009
The End of the Story . . .
I thought I actually received default approval for the "popping" of the rocks off my dock, i.e., I had an administratively complete application and hadn't heard back from the DES in several months. ...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
01-15-2007, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,601
Home Security Systems
I couldn't find a previous thread on home security systems . . . My house was broken into last year and the police suggested that I get a security system. Does anyone have any opinions, pro or con,...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
12-07-2006, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,825
Another Common Cause of Tap Water Odor
Anaerobic bacteria can develop in infrequently used hot water heating tanks. My experience has been that this is especially true where the heating elements have been left on during non-use (for you...
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Forum: Snowmobiling
10-27-2006, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 15,975
Castle in the Clouds Recreation
I've been up to the LRCT property at Castle in the Clouds several times this week. It seems like more snowmobile trails are now available. I'm not sure if the snowmobilers are aware that the LRCT...
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Forum: Outdoor Recreation
10-16-2006, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,389
Closed Trails???
The closed trails in question are anything but vertical! They ALL could be easily used by hikers and snowshoers - over half could be easily used by snowmobilers and cross country skiers. I wish...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-11-2006, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,009
Rock Removal Denied
For anyone interested, my application to remove the aforementioned rock was denied by the local Conservation Commission. Their suggestion was to move the dock; their main concern was environmental...
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Forum: Boating
09-01-2006, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,510
Gold Star for Meredith Marina
. . . bought my first boat there in '99 and just traded it in to them for a 2006 . . . I have been very satified with the service. :)
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2006, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,764
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Does anyone know if there are fireworks scheduled this weekend at the Weirs? The www.weirsonline.com doesn't provide any information on fireworks held after mid-July.
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
07-25-2006, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,702
Gas Firelaces - To Vent or Not to Vent
Having converted three fireplaces in the last four years, the biggest issue with your purchase is whether to vent (i.e., nicer aesthetics, but little heat capture) or not to vent (i.e., lesser...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-20-2006, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,677
In Defense of the LRCT . . .
While personally I think there are better things to conserve in the Lakes Region for $5 million than the Castle, I am surprised to read all this LRCT-bashing. I think the Trust's stewardship of some...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-19-2006, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,009
Removing Submerged Navigation Hazards
I've got two large rocks about 30' off the end of my dock that have a history of collisions with boat propellers. The size of the rocks (at least what is above the lake bottom) is about 4' x 4' x4'....
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Forum: Boating
06-07-2006, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,451
Renting and Skiing
If you intend to use your rental boat for skiing (or tubing) you may be disappointed. Last time a tried to rent (5 yrs ago?) most of the rental places made you sign an agreement that included a...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-24-2006, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,509
Dock Contractors
I have had direct experience with three dock contractors. My recommendation is Mason Marine in Meredith.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-17-2006, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,441
New Building
It's the new corporate headquarters for Meredith Village Savings.
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-24-2006, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,979
The No Cost Alternative
Have you considered converting to a crank-up dock? It eliminates your de-icing worries altogether!
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