2010 Alton Winter Carnival

[DRH]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Hey DRH, if it gets to the point of throwing it out maybe you might consider offering it to the many bobhouse residents in Alton Bay. They might be able to use it to carry supplies to their shelter.

Not a bad idea, Siksukr, but the crib is pretty big ... it stands about 4' high and the skis are over 6' long. It pretty well fills the bed of a pickup truck. I'm not sure the fishing guys would find it very practical to haul their stuff around. I don't have a pickup truck, so frankly at this point I'd be grateful if someone would just stop by and pick it up!

[mcdude]

DRH:
I guess no one wants that dang crib. I say lets push it down to the edge of the lake some night and we'll have a bonfire! I'll bring the brandy!

The date for Winter Carnival is officially set. From today's Baysider....

The Winter Carnival Committee, chaired by Roger Sample and Paul LaRochelle, is busy getting ready for Sunday,Feb. 14. The Alton Business Association will again be hosting the event along with the Alton Parks and Recreation Department. Plans call for helicopter and sleigh rides, games, food and more. Details will be coming over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on the paper. The group is looking for business sponsors or donations for a silent auction-type raffle. If you would like to donate, call Ken or Robin at Wainwright Insurance at 875-1211.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by mcdude

DRH:
I guess no one wants that dang crib. I say lets push it down to the edge of the lake some night and we'll have a bonfire! I'll bring the brandy!

Yeah, guess you're right McD. No one has contacted me about taking the crib and entering this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race. It seems creating the "Winnipesaukee Forum Flyer" was a plan that looked good on paper, but ....

[mcdude]

Decorate your icehouse and put on that crazy hat

ALTON

— As part of the Alton Bay Winter Carnival, there will be a contest for the best decorated icehouse, as well as a “craziest hat contest.” Those are only two of the many events that will be going on, on Sunday, Feb. 14. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a silent auction raffle. There will be games for adults and children, plenty of food and beverages, sleigh rides and helicopter rides. Airplanes will be arriving and departing from the Alton Bay Airport, which alone is worth coming to see. The event will start off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Fun and games will follow at 10 a.m., and will continue until 4 p.m. The Alton Business Association is looking for sponsorships as well as donations of items, certificates, services, etc. If you would like a banner advertising your business, please contact Marci DeMelis of Laserserv Imaging at 941-0931, or Jim Lund of JNL Excavation at 875-8628. The Alton Business Association and the Alton Parks and Recreation Department are looking to making this Winter Carnival the biggest and best ever

[Jonas Pilot]

Anybody know what time they will be judging the decorated "Bob Houses"? I can't wait to see what people come up with. What a great idea!

[riverat]

I won 2nd place last year! I think it was around 3pm

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Will be held on Valentines Day.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Come join in the fun at the Alton Bay Winter Festival!

The Alton Business Association is sponsoring a fun filled day of activities from 10:00am - 4:00 pm.

The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the following free events for all ages:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - DJ Music at the Bandstand
1:30 pm - Family Scavenger Hunt - Prizes awarded
3:00 pm - Parade of Beds - Followed by the Great Alton Bay Bed Race! Prizes awarded

Co-Sponosred by Meredith Village Savings Bank
All pre-registered teams receive a prize.

Events include: Family Games; Ice Princess and Penguin; Food tent; Bob House Decorating Contest; Crazy Hat Contest; Sleigh Rides, Helicopter Rides, Pancake Breakfast and much more.

The Alton Bay ice airport will be open - please stay off the active runway and use caution on the ice - it is slippery!

Ice walkers and dressing in warm layers is recommended.

[mcdude]

Children's Fishing Derby Too!! (Baysider)

Rotary Club plans fishing
derby for kids Feb. 14

ALTON

— The Alton Centennial Rotary Club invites kids up to age 15 from throughout New Hampshire and neighboring New England states to Alton Bay for the third annual free kids’ fishing derby on Sunday,Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration takes place in Alton Bay at the parking lot bandstand. Participants need adult supervision and may be assisted by anyone with a fishing license. Fishing derby bibs will be given to the first 50 participants; trophies will be awarded for the longest fish.This event is one of many family-oriented events offered during the Alton Winter Carnival, which is organized by the Alton Business Association and Alton Parks and Recreation. Forty children registered last year and seven trophies were awarded. Landon Hallberg from Alton, age one and a half, caught the biggest fish, a 20-inch pickeral. Other species caught included rainbow trout, yellow perch and cusk. Participants must cut their line and release any black bass or salmon. Ice safety is encouraged throughout this event. Keep away from any open water around docks with bubblers and old ice fishing holes that may still be unfrozen.The ice fishing area is limited to the area from Sandy Point south to the town beach. Any plowed areas are set aside for aircraft or for the snow machine radar-run. Volunteers with ice augers are needed to assist the kids with drilling ice holes. A limited amount of tip ups and shiners for bait will be available at the registration table. Please call David Countway at 875-3128 if you would like to assist the Alton Rotary Club with this fun event.

[Mee-n-Mac]

Anyone entering the bowling tourney this year ?

[Slickcraft]

Some photos.

Final heat of the great Alton Bay bed race, the Olympic theme edged out the valentines day theme. The Mardi Gras theme group won best decorated and it appeared was having a great time while the wine held out.

There was a long line for the sleigh rides. Big crowd today, perfect conditions.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Final heat of the great Alton Bay bed race, the Olympic theme edged out the valentines day theme. The Mardi Gras theme group won best decorated and it appeared was having a great time while the wine held out.

It was a new Forum member, "Rain Man", and his family who won first place in this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race. Their entry was the former Winnipesaukee.com "Forum Flyer", which was donated to Rain Man's family. They did a great job winning the bed race. Congratulations, Rain Man & Family!

[Chubbs]

Could'nt make it up this year so I hope there are a lot more pics coming our way. Thanks

[mcdude]

Originally Posted by DRH

It was a new Forum member, "Rain Man", and his family who won first place in this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race.

Three Cheers for Rain Man and the Winni Forum Flyer!!

HIP HIP HOORAY!!

Did the Conference Center have an entry this year?

[LakesRegionSpirit]

Does anyone know?

[Pineedles]

Where was it photographed, and when?

[AltnBay]

Alton Winter Carnival, landing 12:00, today,02/14/10 left side halfway down.

[AltnBay]

Alton iceport B18 is sanctioned by the FAA so I'm assuming the insurance will be approved. Still not what you'ld want on such a nice day.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by AltnBay

Alton iceport B18 is sanctioned by the FAA so I'm assuming the insurance will be approved. Still not what you'ld want on such a nice day.

The pilot made the decision to land. The Pilot always has the last word. The airport is not responsible....even if the airport had a truck sitting crosswise on the runway. The pilot made the decision to land. NB

[Pineedles]

Yes, landing or taking off seems to be what was going on at the time of the bending of the prop. It appears too be too much damage, both spokes for just "falling" while parked on the ice. Very unfortunate. Second of two situations this year of thick but "soft" ice.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by LakesRegionSpirit

Does anyone know?

The plane was at the Alton Winter Carnival today and we heard that it had gotten into soft snow and the front landing gear gave way. I don't know if it was landing or taking off.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by LakesRegionSpirit

Does anyone know?

Looks like a nose (wheel) gear collapse. Probably nothing having to do with landing on the ice. It will be VERY expensive to get it off the ice and FIX it.. A Prop Strike usually means the engine needs to be torn down....rebuild. So my guess is ...remove the wings and tow it to the nearest airport where an "Aviation Mechanic" can have a look. Get your checkbook out. I'll just take a "Loose Guess"...$40K..+/-

Looks like a Beech Bonanza..not the "V" tail...still not an inexpensive airplane. NB

[Senter Cove Guy]

Originally Posted by LakesRegionSpirit

Does anyone know?

A friend of mine was in the plane when it landed. A strong gust of wind from the west caused the plane to hit the edge of the runway and the front landing gear collapsed. The prop hit the ice and bent. No one was injured. It's a club plane, a Dakota, and they have insurance. Tough break. The plane should be taken off the ice sometime tomorrow.

[Steveo]

Admittedly we arrived late to the carnival (2pm) but there only 3 planes parked there. By 3pm (bed race) there was only 1 left. And that was due to, what looked like, mechanical issues.

What happened to all the planes Mr Roarke!

[Slickcraft]

Originally Posted by Steveo

Admittedly we arrived late to the carnival (2pm) but there only 3 planes parked there. By 3pm (bed race) there was only 1 left. And that was due to, what looked like, mechanical issues.

What happened to all the planes Mr Roarke!

As the runway is closed for the bed race, most planes are out of there prior to the race.

[riverat]

Can't believe it, Valentines Day and a Valentines themed decorated bobhouse and not even an honarable mention Should've had sent the judges a card I guess.

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[DRH]

Originally Posted by mcdude

Three Cheers for Rain Man and the Winni Forum Flyer!!

HIP HIP HOORAY!!

Did the Conference Center have an entry this year?

Yes the Conference Center did have an entry this year, McD, and for a change ... they lost! BTW, while Rain Man and his family raced the former Forum Flyer crib, as Slickcraft mentioned they entered it with a 2010 Olympics theme.

[Island Girl]

Originally Posted by DRH

It was a new Forum member, "Rain Man", and his family who won first place in this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race. Their entry was the former Winnipesaukee.com "Forum Flyer", which was donated to Rain Man's family. They did a great job winning the bed race. Congratulations, Rain Man & Family!

We are all very proud of Rainman and his family for running the race with the crib we so lovingly prepared a few years ago. They were fantastic... first winning the preliminaries, then the finals. Here they are winning the race!

IG

[eillac@dow]

Congrats to Rainman and the Winnie Forum Flyer. I have read of the "flyer" in past posts and am glad to hear it ran and WON! Kudos to Rainman!

[granitebox]

[trfour]

Was built with lots of love and my thanks goes out to Team RainMan for taking it to the next and Gold Medal level, the winners circle!! Great job!!

You have an edge going into many more races and will be the team to beat going long into the future!

Terry
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[nj2nh]

Great pictures, everyone. Thanks so much for sharing them.

We've been to the Winter Carnival in previous years, but didn't make it this year since our February break was cut short. My parents made a trip up and said it looked like great fun.

nj2nh