RIP Al, Skipper of the Sea Que

Just Sold · 10-07-2014, 01:40 PM

It is with great sadness to report that Al Carp, who's User Name was "Skipper of the Sea Que", has passed away. Aka Uncle Al Carter who was on Boston Radio stations, like WMEX, WHDH and others for many years.

He was such a nice man and will be missed by many who knew him here and in his personal life.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/iUncleAL?fref=nf

ishoot308 · 10-07-2014, 01:52 PM

Wow, seems he posted here not that long ago?.... Always enjoyed his post.

May he rest in peace...

Dan

tis · 10-07-2014, 02:06 PM

Oh no! So sorry to hear that!

Phantom · 10-07-2014, 02:38 PM

Sincere condolences & prayers to the family .........

.

trfour · 10-07-2014, 03:56 PM

Very sorry to hear. May he rest in peace.
To the Carp Family
As You Honor Your Dad’s Life
May wonderful memories of your Dad
Help you celebrate and commemorate his life,
Remind you of his love,
And bring peace
And healing to your heart.
With Sympathy,
Terry
_______________________________

riverat · 10-07-2014, 04:09 PM

Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. RIP CAPTAIN

mcdude · 10-07-2014, 05:18 PM

I enjoyed talking to Al at several forumfests. You couldn't meet a nicer guy! Rest in Peace Al.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=4207

BroadHopper · 10-07-2014, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

I enjoyed talking to Al at several forumfests. You couldn't meet a nicer guy! Rest in Peace Al.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=4207

Great guy!

Island Girl · 10-07-2014, 06:34 PM

Al was a great contributor to this forum for many years and attended several ForumFests. I enjoyed talking to him there.

RIP, AP
IG

RLW · 10-07-2014, 08:04 PM

My sincere condolences & prayers to the family and friends. May the good Lord watch over you.

glennsteely · 10-07-2014, 08:27 PM

Will be missed by many and remembered by all.....sea que, rest in peace skip!!

Charlie T · 10-07-2014, 10:04 PM

RIP Al

May you have smooth sailing on you voyage.

Charlie T

dpg · 10-08-2014, 06:02 AM

Oh wow so sad always terrible to hear.

Pineedles · 10-08-2014, 08:14 AM

Sad to hear of Al's passing. He took some great shots at several of the FFs.

SIKSUKR · 10-08-2014, 10:20 AM

Met him once at the Loon Center FF.Sorry to hear.

webmaster · 10-08-2014, 10:33 AM

I'm very sad to hear of Al's passing. Al was a member and valuable contributor to this forum since the beginning. After meeting Al we realized that we had a connection from the 70's. He was a professor at a junior college I attended. He looked me up in some old records and teased me about my grades and attendance. We became Facebook friends and kept in touch over the years. Often he would privately comment to me about something posted on the forum, especially during controversial debates. Al wouldn't publicly debate these issues but certainly had his opinions.

Ever since I met Al he had health problems but that didn't stop him from attending almost every ForumFest. At first he just had a cane and then later the walker and oxygen tank. When we had the ForumFest on the Mount I was very worried about him getting down the stairs to the function room. I turned around and there he was. He never let his health stop him from doing what he loved to do.

Take a few minutes to review Al's contributions to this forum. Here are links to his photos and blogs and if you search the Member list you can find his many forum posts.

RIP, Al. I'll miss you.

Al's Photo Gallery

Al's Blogs

Tired of Waiting · 10-08-2014, 12:48 PM

I say a prayer for Al and his family. He was a wonderful man and I and Mrs ToW were privileged to know him.

We found he had a great sense of humor when he took and posted this pic of Mrs ToW and myself at one of the forum fest. Thanks for taking and posting Al. We enjoyed your company and humor.

Mr & Mrs ToW

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-08-2014, 01:27 PM

(I'm having trouble seeing through my tears.)

I feel totally blessed to have called Al my friend. He was an interesting and amazing man who loved his wonderful family and the life that they shared together. He also had a deep and abiding love for our great Lake Winnipesaukee. You were an inspiration in so many ways... Thank you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

OxOxO,

Celia

Skip · 10-08-2014, 07:42 PM

I had the privilege of meeting him at a couple of early forum fests, and chatted with him occasionally off-line. A true gentleman from a soon to be bygone era. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.....

Waterbaby · 10-08-2014, 08:06 PM

So sad to hear, I really enjoyed his posts and what appeared to be a very dry sense of humor! RIP, Captain, and may your family and friends have joy in the memories of you.

Waterbaby

VitaBene · 10-09-2014, 06:17 AM

So sad... I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of the FFs. Boat in peace, Al

Argie's Wife · 10-11-2014, 11:23 AM

Al was a wonderful man, who truly loved the Big Lake, and the culture around it. I remember his great sense of humor - he was a lot of fun, in person and on the forum. He also cared about the area; it was more than a vacation spot to him. His is a life to celebrate - I'm sure this is a very difficult time for his family and friends, but he left quite an impact on us here - he will be missed. I will raise a glass tonight, and light a candle. Peace.

Just Sold · 10-11-2014, 04:17 PM

I had the pleasure to talk with Al at a number of Forum Fests. I also e-mailed with him as I was in radio at one point in my early life and he was in radio for many years. He grew up in Saugus MA and I in Melrose so we found a connection there. His dad was a Dr. and mine a pharmacist so that was another connection we made. He loved staying at the Silver Sands Motel and kept his boat in a slip next door. I will miss all of his humor, insight, love for the lake and love for the people he met. He was such a wonderful person and will be sorely missed by many including myself. My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family.

Grant · 10-14-2014, 11:57 AM

Very sorry to hear this. Enjoyed reading his posts for many years.

Rest easy, Al.

.

Misty Blue · 10-15-2014, 02:03 PM

Captain:

You made a great impression on a lot of people. Some you knew, some you did not. That is quite a legacy.

So as you cross the bar I wish you sunny skies, fair winds and calm seas.

Our prayers are with you.

Misty Blue.

Just Sold · 12-11-2014, 10:00 AM

Al's Four Winns 238 Vista is up For Sale at Irwins. http://www.irwinmarine.com/inventory...Vista-4876117/

VitaBene · 12-11-2014, 10:40 AM

Sad to see that

10-07-2014, 01:40 PM	#1
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	RIP Al, "Skipper of the Sea Que" It is with great sadness to report that Al Carp, who's User Name was "Skipper of the Sea Que", has passed away. Aka Uncle Al Carter who was on Boston Radio stations, like WMEX, WHDH and others for many years. He was such a nice man and will be missed by many who knew him here and in his personal life. https://www.facebook.com/#!/iUncleAL?fref=nf __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 10-07-2014 at 03:47 PM.

10-07-2014, 01:52 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,277 Times in 2,051 Posts	Sad Wow, seems he posted here not that long ago?.... Always enjoyed his post. May he rest in peace... Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

10-07-2014, 02:38 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Sincere condolences & prayers to the family ......... . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

10-07-2014, 03:56 PM	#5
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Very sorry to hear. May he rest in peace. To the Carp Family As You Honor Your Dad’s Life May wonderful memories of your Dad Help you celebrate and commemorate his life, Remind you of his love, And bring peace And healing to your heart. With Sympathy, Terry _______________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

10-07-2014, 04:09 PM	#6
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. RIP CAPTAIN __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

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10-07-2014, 02:06 PM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,702 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	Oh no! So sorry to hear that!

10-07-2014, 05:18 PM	#7
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	I enjoyed talking to Al at several forumfests. You couldn't meet a nicer guy! Rest in Peace Al. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=4207 __________________

10-07-2014, 06:34 PM	#9
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Sorry sad to see Al has passed away Al was a great contributor to this forum for many years and attended several ForumFests. I enjoyed talking to him there. RIP, AP IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

10-07-2014, 08:04 PM	#10
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	My sincere condolences & prayers to the family and friends. May the good Lord watch over you. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

10-07-2014, 08:27 PM	#11
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Sea que, sea que...... Will be missed by many and remembered by all.....sea que, rest in peace skip!! __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

10-07-2014, 10:04 PM	#12
Charlie T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 306 Thanks: 256 Thanked 181 Times in 86 Posts	Rip RIP Al May you have smooth sailing on you voyage. Charlie T

10-08-2014, 06:02 AM	#13
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Oh wow so sad always terrible to hear.

10-08-2014, 08:14 AM	#14
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Sad to hear of Al's passing. He took some great shots at several of the FFs.

10-08-2014, 10:20 AM	#15
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Met him once at the Loon Center FF.Sorry to hear. __________________ SIKSUKR

10-08-2014, 10:33 AM	#16
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,453 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,819 Times in 839 Posts	RIP Al I'm very sad to hear of Al's passing. Al was a member and valuable contributor to this forum since the beginning. After meeting Al we realized that we had a connection from the 70's. He was a professor at a junior college I attended. He looked me up in some old records and teased me about my grades and attendance. We became Facebook friends and kept in touch over the years. Often he would privately comment to me about something posted on the forum, especially during controversial debates. Al wouldn't publicly debate these issues but certainly had his opinions. Ever since I met Al he had health problems but that didn't stop him from attending almost every ForumFest. At first he just had a cane and then later the walker and oxygen tank. When we had the ForumFest on the Mount I was very worried about him getting down the stairs to the function room. I turned around and there he was. He never let his health stop him from doing what he loved to do. Take a few minutes to review Al's contributions to this forum. Here are links to his photos and blogs and if you search the Member list you can find his many forum posts. RIP, Al. I'll miss you. Al's Photo Gallery Al's Blogs Attached Images

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10-08-2014, 12:48 PM	#17
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	To Al's Family I say a prayer for Al and his family. He was a wonderful man and I and Mrs ToW were privileged to know him. We found he had a great sense of humor when he took and posted this pic of Mrs ToW and myself at one of the forum fest. Thanks for taking and posting Al. We enjoyed your company and humor. Mr & Mrs ToW

10-08-2014, 01:27 PM	#18
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	Rest in Peace Al (I'm having trouble seeing through my tears.) I feel totally blessed to have called Al my friend. He was an interesting and amazing man who loved his wonderful family and the life that they shared together. He also had a deep and abiding love for our great Lake Winnipesaukee. You were an inspiration in so many ways... Thank you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. OxOxO, Celia

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10-08-2014, 07:42 PM	#19
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	A true gentleman..... I had the privilege of meeting him at a couple of early forum fests, and chatted with him occasionally off-line. A true gentleman from a soon to be bygone era. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.....

10-08-2014, 08:06 PM	#20
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Oh No! So sad to hear, I really enjoyed his posts and what appeared to be a very dry sense of humor! RIP, Captain, and may your family and friends have joy in the memories of you. Waterbaby __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!

10-09-2014, 06:17 AM	#21
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	So sad... I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of the FFs. Boat in peace, Al

10-11-2014, 11:23 AM	#22
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Al was a wonderful man, who truly loved the Big Lake, and the culture around it. I remember his great sense of humor - he was a lot of fun, in person and on the forum. He also cared about the area; it was more than a vacation spot to him. His is a life to celebrate - I'm sure this is a very difficult time for his family and friends, but he left quite an impact on us here - he will be missed. I will raise a glass tonight, and light a candle. Peace.

10-11-2014, 04:17 PM	#23
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	I had the pleasure to talk with Al at a number of Forum Fests. I also e-mailed with him as I was in radio at one point in my early life and he was in radio for many years. He grew up in Saugus MA and I in Melrose so we found a connection there. His dad was a Dr. and mine a pharmacist so that was another connection we made. He loved staying at the Silver Sands Motel and kept his boat in a slip next door. I will miss all of his humor, insight, love for the lake and love for the people he met. He was such a wonderful person and will be sorely missed by many including myself. My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

10-14-2014, 11:57 AM	#24
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Very sorry to hear this. Enjoyed reading his posts for many years. Rest easy, Al. . __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

10-15-2014, 02:03 PM	#25
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Good bye Captain: You made a great impression on a lot of people. Some you knew, some you did not. That is quite a legacy. So as you cross the bar I wish you sunny skies, fair winds and calm seas. Our prayers are with you. Misty Blue.

12-11-2014, 10:00 AM	#26
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Sea Que Al's Four Winns 238 Vista is up For Sale at Irwins. http://www.irwinmarine.com/inventory...Vista-4876117/ __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

12-11-2014, 10:40 AM	#27
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	Sad to see that