Well, I knew I would take a verbal bashing here, so I'm not going to complain. I decided to boat as my recreation. Yes, I could have choosen to pick a different activity. Some of you decided to own an island or shorefront home as a recreation. You could have bought a house in the mountains. Your choice does not trump mine. Your dock is no more necessary than my boat. I broke no laws and actually adjusted my activities to suit the conditions. The fact that I didn't completely comply with the urging of our MP is my choice. I applied the spirit of the suggestion and avoided wakes near shore.
The owner and operators of the Mount Washinton made the same choice. The Mount was out all weekend. She ran at her normal speed, with no more than a dozen passengers on board.
Bear Islander, a few weeks from now, when someone runs into the dock section you lost will you pay to repair his boat? Why didn't you at least tie some rope to the sections so they wouldn't get away. When you repair this dock will you build it for the next flood in about 2016, or will just expect me to watch out for you again? I'm not saying platinum, just high enough and sturdy enough for the normal Winnipesaukee flood conditions.
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