Year round

Plumberswife · 10-14-2011, 04:59 PM

Just curious, I know alot of people just do till about this time of year, just curious if anyone stays year round, or I should say, uses it year round?? Pipes freezing is an issue I know...

MarkinNH · 10-14-2011, 06:24 PM

I suspect that a majority of the "seasonaly used" homes around the lake are fully insulated, heated and quite capable or year round occupancy without to much concern for freezing.

ishoot308 · 10-14-2011, 06:33 PM

I do use my island camp year round or at least once the ice is safe to get out there.

Since, as you mention pipes freeze, I do shut the main water down in the camp during the winter but I have another portable system which utilizes heated hoses I use which works out great.

I have an enclosed outdoor shower unit which believe it or not is nice and cozy as long as the hot water is running on you. I have this set up literally two steps from a side porch door so there is no long walk / run when it's cold.

We have electricity on the island which pretty much covers all the essentials including heat, stove, oven, microwave, etc, etc. If for some reason the electricity goes down I have a generator as I don't think PSNH would rush out there to fix it!!

. I also have a propane heater which really works well and heats the whole camp in the winter rather quickly and does not require electricity. I always make sure there is plenty of propane there when I leave in the fall.

The biggest winter issue is the bathroom... The best thing I have come up with thus far is porta-john bags which work out pretty well. I would rather use these than to go out to a freezing cold outhouse!!

Dan

Plumberswife · 10-14-2011, 07:32 PM

Dan...I appreciate your response, great great ideas!!!!! The will that you guys have makes me want to be not so much of "wuss" lol, lol, you give me inspiration, thanks Dan!!!!!

Misty Blue · 10-15-2011, 08:48 PM

Dan:

When you are up, think about at ride to Braun Bay.

If you let us know that you are coming there might just be a long neck cooling in the snow for you!

Misty Blue.

ishoot308 · 10-16-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Dan:

When you are up, think about at ride to Braun Bay.

If you let us know that you are coming there might just be a long neck cooling in the snow for you!

Misty Blue.

Will do! Is this where the snowmobilers hang out when on the lake??

Dan

brk-lnt · 10-16-2011, 09:23 PM

Our condo is used year-round. In fact, the time from September to mid-June is some of the most enjoyable time at the lake. Less traffic, less hassle, more enjoyable overall (IMO).

We usually spend from Dec 23rd- Jan 2nd at the lake, and most weekends, depending on what projects I have going on between the condo and house.

Misty Blue · 10-16-2011, 09:36 PM

Every winter my Lake brothers and I put on a winter shindig.

We call it the Frostbite Follies and it includes snowmobiles, skates, skis, burgers, dogs. and beverages! Are you up for the snow shoe races? If anyone is interested is joining in let me know (PM). It is usually in early Feb.

So pack on your bean boots and we will do the snow dance!

Misty Blue.

10-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#1
Plumberswife Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Cod/Ossipee NH Posts: 38 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Year round Just curious, I know alot of people just do till about this time of year, just curious if anyone stays year round, or I should say, uses it year round?? Pipes freezing is an issue I know... __________________ Be kinder than you need to be.......

10-14-2011, 06:33 PM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,307 Thanks: 2,406 Thanked 5,309 Times in 2,070 Posts	Sure Do! I do use my island camp year round or at least once the ice is safe to get out there. Since, as you mention pipes freeze, I do shut the main water down in the camp during the winter but I have another portable system which utilizes heated hoses I use which works out great. I have an enclosed outdoor shower unit which believe it or not is nice and cozy as long as the hot water is running on you. I have this set up literally two steps from a side porch door so there is no long walk / run when it's cold. We have electricity on the island which pretty much covers all the essentials including heat, stove, oven, microwave, etc, etc. If for some reason the electricity goes down I have a generator as I don't think PSNH would rush out there to fix it!! . I also have a propane heater which really works well and heats the whole camp in the winter rather quickly and does not require electricity. I always make sure there is plenty of propane there when I leave in the fall. The biggest winter issue is the bathroom... The best thing I have come up with thus far is porta-john bags which work out pretty well. I would rather use these than to go out to a freezing cold outhouse!! Dan Last edited by ishoot308; 10-14-2011 at 08:24 PM. Reason: spelling

10-14-2011, 07:32 PM	#4
Plumberswife Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Cod/Ossipee NH Posts: 38 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dan...I appreciate your response, great great ideas!!!!! The will that you guys have makes me want to be not so much of "wuss" lol, lol, you give me inspiration, thanks Dan!!!!! __________________ Be kinder than you need to be.......

10-15-2011, 08:48 PM	#5
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Long, cold winters! Dan: When you are up, think about at ride to Braun Bay. If you let us know that you are coming there might just be a long neck cooling in the snow for you! Misty Blue.

10-16-2011, 09:23 PM	#7
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Our condo is used year-round. In fact, the time from September to mid-June is some of the most enjoyable time at the lake. Less traffic, less hassle, more enjoyable overall (IMO). We usually spend from Dec 23rd- Jan 2nd at the lake, and most weekends, depending on what projects I have going on between the condo and house. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

10-14-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
MarkinNH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 392 Thanks: 177 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	I suspect that a majority of the "seasonaly used" homes around the lake are fully insulated, heated and quite capable or year round occupancy without to much concern for freezing.

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10-16-2011, 09:36 PM	#8
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Frostbite follies!!! Every winter my Lake brothers and I put on a winter shindig. We call it the Frostbite Follies and it includes snowmobiles, skates, skis, burgers, dogs. and beverages! Are you up for the snow shoe races? If anyone is interested is joining in let me know (PM). It is usually in early Feb. So pack on your bean boots and we will do the snow dance! Misty Blue.

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