The Mount

GodSmile · 04-29-2015, 10:39 AM

Looks like the Mount is out on its Shakedown cruise (based on webcam)

webmaster · 04-29-2015, 10:49 AM

I believe the Shakedown Cruise in next Monday. They are probably just doing a test run before the official shakedown when many guests are invited. Today it doesn't look like any passengers are aboard and their parking lot is empty.

BroadHopper · 04-29-2015, 10:50 AM

Dear friends ,,,,
A friend, captain/engineer / electrician of the Winni Flagship Corp took a very harmful fall at work on Monday and was hospitalized. I am asking for prayers for Mr. Bob Reed that he will heal completely. He has had a number of set backs recently. Thank you so much from the "Flagship family".

mcdude · 04-29-2015, 11:20 AM

The Laconia Daily Sun had an article today saying that the "official" shakedown cruise, originally scheduled for May 4, has been cancelled this year. No invitations were sent out in case you were wondering where yours was!

Janet · 04-29-2015, 11:29 AM

Article says they weren't sure if ice-out would occur before May 4th due to the long cold winter. They didn't want to mail 150 invitations and then have to call those invites to cancel. Article also said the Mount would soon be returning to the Weirs for the season. Guess that's today.

MGWillia · 04-29-2015, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Dear friends ,,,,
A friend, captain/engineer / electrician of the Winni Flagship Corp took a very harmful fall at work on Monday and was hospitalized. I am asking for prayers for Mr. Bob Reed that he will heal completely. He has had a number of set backs recently. Thank you so much from the "Flagship family".

Godspeed to Bob, his Family, the Flagship Family and the enduring tradition that is the MS Mount Washington. Sail On!

MGWillia · 04-29-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

The Laconia Daily Sun had an article today saying that the "official" shakedown cruise, originally scheduled for May 4, has been cancelled this year. No invitations were sent out in case you were wondering where yours was!

Not that I'm on the invite list, but I hate to see traditions have to be cancelled. Love the Mount and all she represents to the Lake.

webmaster · 04-29-2015, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet

the Mount would soon be returning to the Weirs for the season. Guess that's today.

She's back...

GodSmile · 04-29-2015, 01:17 PM

Prayers for Bob

minni on winni · 04-29-2015, 02:09 PM

Caring thoughts and prayers on their way

Senter Cove Guy · 04-29-2015, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Dear friends ,,,,
A friend, captain/engineer / electrician of the Winni Flagship Corp took a very harmful fall at work on Monday and was hospitalized. I am asking for prayers for Mr. Bob Reed that he will heal completely. He has had a number of set backs recently. Thank you so much from the "Flagship family".

I've known Bob for quite a few years and I'm very sorry to hear of this. I hope that he heals quickly and completely and that he won't miss time on The Mount this summer.

Charlie T · 04-29-2015, 07:14 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob several years back when my company sold the Mount some new audio gear. Bob was very gracious and took me on a guided tour of the Mount including the engine room. Bob is a great guy to work with and a huge asset to the Mount and her crew. Prayers go to Bob for a full recovery.

All the Best
Charlie T

Pine Island Guy · 04-29-2015, 09:57 PM

thank you BH for posting the update on Skipper Bob, and very sorry to hear that he's had a set back, but hoping it is just temporary and sending positive thoughts his way!!!

I first met him when I was a tot at Camp Idlewild... and now wave to him every time the Mount or Sophie C swings by Pine Island... he was instrumental in getting a big "shout out" from the Sophie C to celebrate my dad's 92nd birthday a few years back as they went past... my dad was thrilled!!

Thank you Skipper and best wishes for a quick recovery!! -PIG

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-30-2015, 08:23 AM

Sending healing thoughts and prayers his way. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Bob!

04-29-2015, 10:39 AM	#1
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 190 Thanks: 91 Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts	The Mount Looks like the Mount is out on its Shakedown cruise (based on webcam)

04-29-2015, 10:50 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,223 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	From Facebook Dear friends ,,,, A friend, captain/engineer / electrician of the Winni Flagship Corp took a very harmful fall at work on Monday and was hospitalized. I am asking for prayers for Mr. Bob Reed that he will heal completely. He has had a number of set backs recently. Thank you so much from the "Flagship family". __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-29-2015, 11:20 AM	#4
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	The Laconia Daily Sun had an article today saying that the "official" shakedown cruise, originally scheduled for May 4, has been cancelled this year. No invitations were sent out in case you were wondering where yours was! __________________

04-29-2015, 07:14 PM	#12
Charlie T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 316 Thanks: 259 Thanked 183 Times in 88 Posts	Bob is a Stand up Guy! I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob several years back when my company sold the Mount some new audio gear. Bob was very gracious and took me on a guided tour of the Mount including the engine room. Bob is a great guy to work with and a huge asset to the Mount and her crew. Prayers go to Bob for a full recovery. All the Best Charlie T

04-29-2015, 09:57 PM	#13
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 244 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	Bob Reed thank you BH for posting the update on Skipper Bob, and very sorry to hear that he's had a set back, but hoping it is just temporary and sending positive thoughts his way!!! I first met him when I was a tot at Camp Idlewild... and now wave to him every time the Mount or Sophie C swings by Pine Island... he was instrumental in getting a big "shout out" from the Sophie C to celebrate my dad's 92nd birthday a few years back as they went past... my dad was thrilled!! Thank you Skipper and best wishes for a quick recovery!! -PIG

04-29-2015, 10:49 AM	#2
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,455 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,830 Times in 840 Posts	I believe the Shakedown Cruise in next Monday. They are probably just doing a test run before the official shakedown when many guests are invited. Today it doesn't look like any passengers are aboard and their parking lot is empty.

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04-29-2015, 11:29 AM	#5
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Article says they weren't sure if ice-out would occur before May 4th due to the long cold winter. They didn't want to mail 150 invitations and then have to call those invites to cancel. Article also said the Mount would soon be returning to the Weirs for the season. Guess that's today.

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04-29-2015, 01:17 PM	#9
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04-29-2015, 02:09 PM	#10
minni on winni Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 Thanks: 184 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Caring thoughts and prayers on their way

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04-30-2015, 08:23 AM	#14
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	Skipper Bob Sending healing thoughts and prayers his way. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Bob!