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Old 07-18-2009, 10:32 AM   #1
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It happened in Lake Wentworth, which is technically within the Town Limits of Wolfeboro—but just barely.

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Not sure what source you used, but the entirety of Lake Wentworth is within Wolfeboro town limits -- it is the largest lake in NH entirely within one municipality, without qualification.
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Old 07-18-2009, 02:31 PM   #2
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N72EH.....tail numbers on a new Boston based helicopter ambulance. The EH are the initials of a 72 year old Boston medical doctor who drowned last year in a Maine dinghy tip-over in the 48-degree, May, Maine ocean waves. Helicopters and boats go together like hotdogs and applesauce, don't ya know! Probably would be alive today had he used a kayak as kayaks are very stabil and can negotiate large waves. Not to worry, not too sure what I mean either?

Heck, he probably had good enough medical insurance coverage to fully pay for a $14,000 helicopter ambulance ride, but it did him no good for lack of wearing a pfd or a swimmers belt.
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Old 07-18-2009, 04:13 PM   #3
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I used to work at Hanscom AFB. I would refuel the Boston Med-Flight helicopters. Sometimes being called in a 2 am to do an emergency flight.
That money, and I'm not like the others harping on you, are worth every penny.
The maintenance of those two helicopters of theirs, training, payroll, hangar rent, office rent, meds, life saving equipment, insurance, etc., are not cheap. Not to mention the pyschological effects on the paramedics and nurses flying in those aircraft, after seeing injuries and death on a daily basis. Just something to think about when debating costs... BTW they did recently get a new Sikorsky (SR 76) the replace the aging Dolphine. Much quieter helo.
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:52 AM   #4
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Not sure what source you used, but the entirety of Lake Wentworth is within Wolfeboro town limits -- it is the largest lake in NH entirely within one municipality, without qualification.
I intended nothing different: It's just a "hop-skip-and-a-jump" to New Durham, and just 10 miles to Maine.

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"...One of you is apparently confused..."
The "family friend" was quite insistent; however, a Lake Wentworth resident wrote me that a crash did occur on Lake Wentworth.

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"...The "scoop and run" logic is a dangerous one. The responding medics and ambulances carry the knowledge, professionalism and equipment to stabilize a patient at the scene or as they transport. A personal vehicle can not..."
Since the victim was already seated in my car, there wasn't any "scooping" to be done. (But I understand what you say).

I'm reminded of an analogous statement adopted by self-defense advocates:
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If they needed it, [DHART] they died.
Maybe a little overstated?

Not all Medevac flights are life-or-death flights; moreover, last year there weere 28 fatal Medevac crashes nationally.

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"...PWC do not fit this description at all. The generic term jetski should be used for the stand-up models in my opinion..."
I'm agreeing with you on "stand-up" and "Jet-Ski", although there "stand-ups" that aren't Kawasaki—or was it a Suzuki? Are we clear on this yet?

Did you know that former VP Al Gore is saving Planet Earth—and owns a boat that carries a "ski-craft"?


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Hey, this one looks like a "Jet-Ski"—or is it a "water-bike"?
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Old 07-25-2009, 09:19 AM   #5
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Al Gore has a carbon footprint the size of Texas His outrageous claims and yelling in speeches remind me of many such topics where people feel the only way to make a case is to throw stuff on the wall and see what sticks.
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Old 07-25-2009, 11:23 AM   #6
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I intended nothing different: It's just a "hop-skip-and-a-jump" to New Durham, and just 10 miles to Maine.


The "family friend" was quite insistent; however, a Lake Wentworth resident wrote me that a crash did occur on Lake Wentworth.


Since the victim was already seated in my car, there wasn't any "scooping" to be done. (But I understand what you say).

I'm reminded of an analogous statement adopted by self-defense advocates:


Maybe a little overstated?

Not all Medevac flights are life-or-death flights; moreover, last year there weere 28 fatal Medevac crashes nationally.



I'm agreeing with you on "stand-up" and "Jet-Ski", although there "stand-ups" that aren't Kawasaki—or was it a Suzuki? Are we clear on this yet?

Did you know that former VP Al Gore is saving Planet Earth—and owns a boat that carries a "ski-craft"?


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Hey, this one looks like a "Jet-Ski"—or is it a "water-bike"?
The two primary manufacturers of standup watercraft are Kawasaki and Yamaha. There have been some other small companies that have built standups primarily for racing. I used to have a Kawasaki 750SX and I decided that I was too old for it and gave it to my brother in law. That was a mistake.

For a short period of time, waterbikes were manufactured and they look like a bike sort of with skis. They never became popular and are rarely seen. The sitdown watercraft has pretty much taken over the market except for the racing scene. Standups are still preferable for tricks and freestyle. Since I gave away my standup, I have only seen one other on the lake.

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Old 07-27-2009, 10:58 AM   #7
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I don't have a picture but Circa 1992 I used to haul my stand up JetSki around in the back of my my Mustang GT. It got some funny looks on the highway!!

I still have it but just don't have time to use it. The JetSki that is.
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Jetskier...

I saw a red WetBike going thru the Weirs Channel this weekend! They are def cool to watch people ride when its choppy!

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PS: The DHART guys saved my fathers life when he had the motorcyle accident! IMHO they are absolutely critical to saving lives in this area!
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