Although everyones opinions about the lake are different, every one of them makes sense. I can remember picking up trash out of the water with my grandfather, also picking up trash bags along the road that some "renter" dumped because he (or she) did not know where the dump was. I agree about the resources being abused and the lake not being as clean as it used to be, but, what we need to do is educate, not argue with each other about it. There are some really great minds on this forum, I am amazed more often than not by the depth of conversations and the passion of the opinions shared on the forum, and I am very proud to be a part of this, it was a great day, the day I found this site. Nothing, besides my daughter, gives me the joy of being alive as much as talking to other people, from far and wide, who share my intensity of love for Lake Winnipesaukee. We just have to realize that ALL people dont share those feelings with us, to some, the lake is a limitless playgroung, there for their personal abuse and destruction.... and you are right, the alternative is demise, and it is inevitable......unless we educate.......Love to all who Love and respect the Lake......to the others.....@$%@ off!!!! GS
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You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......