Curling on Lake Winnipesaukee!

SIKSUKR · 03-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Ok HN, what are those "stones" made of? They look more like a pressure cooker.

hazelnut · 03-02-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Ok HN, what are those "stones" made of? They look more like a pressure cooker.

Pretty sure he made them by putting together dog bowls and filling them with cement. The handles are made from heavy pipes. They worked out pretty awesome.

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-02-2011, 01:36 PM

Curling looks like fun, especially on the lake! Could this be a future big event for fund raising, like the Rotary Derby?

CateP · 03-02-2011, 02:16 PM

I am a HUGE curling fan (and have never done it).
I actually got a miniature curling stone from the folks that make the stones for the Olympics. They are from KaysofScotland.com. A full-size curling stone is pretty expensive, but I think there are used ones that you can buy.

Gosh. If a few people want to start curling I will be the first to join.
(when we get up there)

One more fun winter activity.

Pontoon Goon · 03-02-2011, 03:59 PM

It's official, the guy who made those stones is my hero. Dog bowls, cement and heavy pipe and you are all set.

MAXUM · 03-02-2011, 07:46 PM

The only thing missing is the guys with the little scrubby brushes

Ropetow · 03-04-2011, 12:54 AM

I was one of those guys who got absolutely addicted to curling during the last Winter Olympics. I love the idea of curling on Winnie and the ingenuity of the dog bowls and cement! I'd love to come over and curl a few games. Or would it be curl a few matches? Or come over and curl? Not sure how hard curling is (though it looked tough on TV) but the verbiage sure ain't easy!

JB Long Island · 03-07-2011, 03:38 PM

Ok - I'm the nut who made the homemade curling stones -it was way more fun than we ever imagined for kids and adults !

Here is the link I based the stones on:

http://www.mindenoutersclub.com/make...ng_stones.html

Also, Imade a few adjustments including smaller 18 # rocks (vs 42#) because I have to transport them but they worked just fine.
If you are at ALL interested check out the link and just do it !

My son Sam after a great match!

eillac@dow · 03-07-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ropetow

I was one of those guys who got absolutely addicted to curling during the last Winter Olympics.

I know what your saying. My husband got hooked on it during the Olympics as well! Seems and sounds so easy....but we know there is a lot more involved in it.

Thank you JB Long Island for sharing your story, pics and ideas with us. Sounds like you all had a fun time this winter.

baygo · 03-08-2011, 01:17 AM

I am a finesse games enthusiast, but more of a participant then a spectator. Curling is certainly a game one can play well into a long life. Hmm maybe something I could use to get me through the long winter without a golf-club in my hand.

Any thoughts about this one.. What if someone bought the Wiers Pier and maintained a curing space nearby on the lake? Parents could sit and enjoy quality food on the pier while watching the children glide a stone. Could an annual Curling event be organized? Could the talent in the lakes region grow to challenge the great curlers of Minnesota and Wisconsin?

Bear Island South · 03-08-2011, 08:00 AM

with the current ice conditions, looks like a good weekend for curling

JB Long Island · 03-11-2011, 08:04 PM

Let's pick this up again next year, I'm done with the cold for now ! Happy to post the location of the curling bonspiels in feb 20012 but right now bring on the warmth and ice out !

Ropetow · 03-12-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB Long Island

Let's pick this up again next year, I'm done with the cold for now ! Happy to post the location of the curling bonspiels in feb 20012 but right now bring on the warmth and ice out !

Amen! But curling for next winter sure has some potential!

AkwaMarina · 03-14-2011, 12:04 PM

We would be willing to help get a couple rinks built for all to enjoy. We can help supply parking, access to the lake, equipment (snow blowers, plows, etc), and some creative thinking. We could do it out in front of the marina. I can see if we can make up some of the stones for all to use and leave them in a crate of the shore?

Could be a ton of fun...

hazelnut · 03-14-2011, 05:09 PM

JB, Look what we (more like you) started! I look forward to seeing curling all over Winni next year. I'm thinking a club league could be in the not so distant future?

JB Long Island · 03-15-2011, 06:43 AM

Yes Hazel, good times ! Akwamarina obviously the ice maintenance is key to making curling enjoyable and tough to do when you (unfortunately) don't live on the waterfront. We had to abandon the earlier games due to poor ice conditions so a properly maintained rink would be worth the investment and wort traveling for ! Rain and warmth on the way, salmon fishing soon...

AkwaMarina · 03-15-2011, 09:08 AM

What size should the rinks be it seems like we could get away with something smaller than 146'x14', I feel like I would throw my arm out. Maybe scale it down 75% ~100'x10'?

JB Long Island · 03-15-2011, 03:24 PM

even half that works - we shoveled probably 50 feet and was fine

03-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#1
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Ok HN, what are those "stones" made of? They look more like a pressure cooker. __________________ SIKSUKR

03-02-2011, 01:36 PM	#3
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Looks like Fun! Curling looks like fun, especially on the lake! Could this be a future big event for fund raising, like the Rotary Derby?

03-02-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	LOVE Curling!!! I am a HUGE curling fan (and have never done it). I actually got a miniature curling stone from the folks that make the stones for the Olympics. They are from KaysofScotland.com. A full-size curling stone is pretty expensive, but I think there are used ones that you can buy. Gosh. If a few people want to start curling I will be the first to join. (when we get up there) One more fun winter activity.

03-02-2011, 03:59 PM	#5
Pontoon Goon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stoneham Ma./ Meredith Posts: 141 Thanks: 339 Thanked 67 Times in 27 Posts	The McGyver of curling It's official, the guy who made those stones is my hero. Dog bowls, cement and heavy pipe and you are all set.

03-04-2011, 12:54 AM	#7
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	curling addict I was one of those guys who got absolutely addicted to curling during the last Winter Olympics. I love the idea of curling on Winnie and the ingenuity of the dog bowls and cement! I'd love to come over and curl a few games. Or would it be curl a few matches? Or come over and curl? Not sure how hard curling is (though it looked tough on TV) but the verbiage sure ain't easy!

The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to hazelnut For This Useful Post:
SIKSUKR (03-04-2011), tricia1218 (03-30-2011)

03-02-2011, 07:46 PM	#6
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	The only thing missing is the guys with the little scrubby brushes

03-07-2011, 03:38 PM	#8
JB Long Island Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Make your own Curling Stones Ok - I'm the nut who made the homemade curling stones -it was way more fun than we ever imagined for kids and adults ! Here is the link I based the stones on: http://www.mindenoutersclub.com/make...ng_stones.html Also, Imade a few adjustments including smaller 18 # rocks (vs 42#) because I have to transport them but they worked just fine. If you are at ALL interested check out the link and just do it ! My son Sam after a great match! Attached Images Last edited by JB Long Island; 03-07-2011 at 05:03 PM. Reason: edit

The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to JB Long Island For This Useful Post:
Bear Island South (03-07-2011), CateP (03-07-2011), hazelnut (03-07-2011), Orion (03-03-2014), Pontoon Goon (03-07-2011)

03-08-2011, 01:17 AM	#10
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	I am a finesse games enthusiast, but more of a participant then a spectator. Curling is certainly a game one can play well into a long life. Hmm maybe something I could use to get me through the long winter without a golf-club in my hand. Any thoughts about this one.. What if someone bought the Wiers Pier and maintained a curing space nearby on the lake? Parents could sit and enjoy quality food on the pier while watching the children glide a stone. Could an annual Curling event be organized? Could the talent in the lakes region grow to challenge the great curlers of Minnesota and Wisconsin?

The Following User Says Thank You to baygo For This Useful Post:
Winnigirl (03-08-2011)

03-08-2011, 08:00 AM	#11
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	with the current ice conditions, looks like a good weekend for curling

03-11-2011, 08:04 PM	#12
JB Long Island Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Curling Next Year Let's pick this up again next year, I'm done with the cold for now ! Happy to post the location of the curling bonspiels in feb 20012 but right now bring on the warmth and ice out !

03-14-2011, 12:04 PM	#14
AkwaMarina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 11 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	Next winter We would be willing to help get a couple rinks built for all to enjoy. We can help supply parking, access to the lake, equipment (snow blowers, plows, etc), and some creative thinking. We could do it out in front of the marina. I can see if we can make up some of the stones for all to use and leave them in a crate of the shore? Could be a ton of fun...

The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to AkwaMarina For This Useful Post:
CateP (03-21-2011), hazelnut (03-14-2011), Ropetow (03-15-2011)

03-14-2011, 05:09 PM	#15
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	JB, Look what we (more like you) started! I look forward to seeing curling all over Winni next year. I'm thinking a club league could be in the not so distant future?

03-15-2011, 06:43 AM	#16
JB Long Island Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Curling Yes Hazel, good times ! Akwamarina obviously the ice maintenance is key to making curling enjoyable and tough to do when you (unfortunately) don't live on the waterfront. We had to abandon the earlier games due to poor ice conditions so a properly maintained rink would be worth the investment and wort traveling for ! Rain and warmth on the way, salmon fishing soon...

03-15-2011, 09:08 AM	#17
AkwaMarina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 11 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	size What size should the rinks be it seems like we could get away with something smaller than 146'x14', I feel like I would throw my arm out. Maybe scale it down 75% ~100'x10'?

03-15-2011, 03:24 PM	#18
JB Long Island Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	even half that works - we shoveled probably 50 feet and was fine