Ropeswings

Phantom · 07-13-2015, 10:26 AM

There's always one in the audience that will help add to an already over congested spot !!

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Old Hubbard Rd · 07-27-2015, 01:53 AM

I heard that the tree that the rope swing on Timber Island was attached to has been cut down. I know that the owners of the property threatened to do this as there was a sign saying NO TRESPASSING and if the sign was removed then the tree would be cut down. I am told that the sign was still attached to the tree that was cut down.

HellRaZoR004 · 07-27-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

I heard that the tree that the rope swing on Timber Island was attached to has been cut down. I know that the owners of the property threatened to do this as there was a sign saying NO TRESPASSING and if the sign was removed then the tree would be cut down. I am told that the sign was still attached to the tree that was cut down.

Isn't it illegal to cut the tree down?

Kamper · 07-27-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Isn't it illegal to cut the tree down?

Not if it's diseased or appears to be in danger of falling down.

Old Hubbard Rd · 07-27-2015, 08:23 AM

I was told that whomever cut it dropped it straight out into the lake.

Dad sold the C * C · 07-27-2015, 08:42 AM

hmmm

Paying a fine too Shore Land Protection... or having your Umbrella Policy canceled after a huge pay out.

Or worst, having to help rescue a severely injured person not knowing if they are going to sue you.

Broken Glass · 07-27-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Isn't it illegal to cut the tree down?

There is a formula that calculates the amount of trees that can be "legally" cut down on the shoreline without a permit. Basically, you divide the shoreline property into 50'x50' imaginary boxes. Each tree within the box is counted with a point system depending on the size of the tree. IF there exists enough points within the box to satisfy the law, trees can be cut down. The stumps must remain undisturbed.
This is a very basic interpretation of the law. From what I recall there are plenty of trees in the area that the tree once stood. I don't think that it's illegal to drop the tree into the water, but I don't think that you can leave it there.

I think that it is a shame that the rope swing is gone. I can't however blame the property owner for not wanting to expose himself to a huge liability. We live in such a litigious society. No good deed goes unpunished when it comes to law suits.
Dan

thinkxingu · 07-27-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Broken Glass

We live in such a litigious society.

This. I can't believe we've gotten to a place where a family can sue a theme park because their kid jumped TWO fences to get a hat, or that an INTRUDER in Massachusetts can sue the homeowner for defending himself. Grrr...

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NH_boater · 07-27-2015, 11:05 AM

suing and winning are different things.

SIKSUKR · 07-27-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NH_boater

suing and winning are different things.

But the legal expenses don't care which.

Rich · 07-27-2015, 02:16 PM

Hmmmm... I was anchored off Timber just a couple of weeks ago and I thought I saw a rope swing.

I don't know if it's 'The Rope Swing", but it was a rope swing.

Did I miss something? Or did someone put another one back in place (I wonder how they did it without touching the property? Maybe with a ladder balanced on the back of their boat?)

wifi · 07-27-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Hmmmm... I was anchored off Timber just a couple of weeks ago and I thought I saw a rope swing................

SSSSSSSShhhhhhhhhh

Rich · 07-27-2015, 07:58 PM

Ooops, sorry, I was never good at knowing how to keep the secret handshake a secret!

Now that I think about it, I believe I saw a kite string stuck in a tree.

fatlazyless · 07-27-2015, 09:54 PM

Was surprised to see that Timber Island, which has so many 'no trespassing' signs all around its 2 1/2-mile island shoreline, has a website.

www.timberisland.org

While the website for Timber Island says 'Welcome' ...... that does not seem to be accurate at all ...... and it should probably say 'Keep Out - No Trespassing!'

Could be the 'Welcome' refers to anchoring along the shoreline, as long as you keep off the island, and do not go ashore.

Oh well, it's one of those areas where you ask yourself about all the possible uses this large island could be, and having it be a natural, undisturbed forest is a good use from a visual perspective. It's a great place to drop anchor and soak up the scenery, or go fishing from a kayak, close to the shore. It could have been developed into many 2-acre lots, similar to other islands, lining the 2 1/2 miles shoreline with island homes, docks and boats. Or, the State of NH could have bought it for 1.6-mil dollars in about 2001, a real steal-of-a-deal for the state, and created Timber Island State Park & Campground. That would have been a great use that included sailing, canoeing, horseshoe games, outdoor cooking, camping, softball games, and a rope-swing out over the water except it never happened, so's it will probably remain a primeval forest island for hundreds of years supporting the trees and wild animals like the deer and the very sturdy pin oak tree that hangs out over the water ...... with no people allowed onto the island to be swinging from the trees.

.......

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fos...?pid=173551782

Virginia Spaulding Champlin (1921-2014) was the daughter of Rolland H Spaulding, a Republican Governor of New Hampshire, one hundred years ago from 1/1/1915 - 1/2/1917

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolland_H._Spaulding

.......

Somehow or other, in my mind, it just seems to me that had Gov Rolland Spaulding been a Democrat, and not a Republican, that today, one hundred years later, we would be having Timber Island State Park & Campground, as opposed to TimberIsland.Org, and it would have a rope swing hanging from a tree, to go swing out over the water.......weeeeeoooooo!

Old Hubbard Rd · 07-28-2015, 09:11 AM

I took a ride over to the Timber Island Rope Swing on Monday July 27 and confirmed that the tree itself and the rope swing was cut down. The tree with the sign that said something to the effect "If this sign is removed from this tree then the rope and tree will be cut down" was still posted on the tree. LOL So much for that!

Phantom · 07-28-2015, 09:27 AM

Have you ever witnessed that swing in action ?

It's dangerous a s hell !

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Rich · 07-28-2015, 01:04 PM

Do you know why it's labeled 'No Trespassing' all around it?

I heard that the inside area is full of nudists. They don't want you peeking at all the 'Wildlife' and 'Nature' that is going on in there.

07-13-2015, 10:26 AM	#1
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	There's always one in the audience that will help add to an already over congested spot !! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-27-2015, 01:53 AM	#2
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Timber Island Rope swing I heard that the tree that the rope swing on Timber Island was attached to has been cut down. I know that the owners of the property threatened to do this as there was a sign saying NO TRESPASSING and if the sign was removed then the tree would be cut down. I am told that the sign was still attached to the tree that was cut down.

07-27-2015, 08:23 AM	#5
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Timber Island Rope swing I was told that whomever cut it dropped it straight out into the lake.

07-27-2015, 02:16 PM	#11
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,245 Thanks: 72 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Hmmmm... I was anchored off Timber just a couple of weeks ago and I thought I saw a rope swing. I don't know if it's 'The Rope Swing", but it was a rope swing. Did I miss something? Or did someone put another one back in place (I wonder how they did it without touching the property? Maybe with a ladder balanced on the back of their boat?) __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

07-27-2015, 07:58 PM	#13
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,245 Thanks: 72 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Ooops, sorry, I was never good at knowing how to keep the secret handshake a secret! Now that I think about it, I believe I saw a kite string stuck in a tree. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

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07-27-2015, 08:42 AM	#6
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	hmmm Paying a fine too Shore Land Protection... or having your Umbrella Policy canceled after a huge pay out. Or worst, having to help rescue a severely injured person not knowing if they are going to sue you.

07-27-2015, 11:05 AM	#9
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	suing and winning are different things.

07-27-2015, 09:54 PM	#14
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,747 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Was surprised to see that Timber Island, which has so many 'no trespassing' signs all around its 2 1/2-mile island shoreline, has a website. www.timberisland.org While the website for Timber Island says 'Welcome' ...... that does not seem to be accurate at all ...... and it should probably say 'Keep Out - No Trespassing!' Could be the 'Welcome' refers to anchoring along the shoreline, as long as you keep off the island, and do not go ashore. Oh well, it's one of those areas where you ask yourself about all the possible uses this large island could be, and having it be a natural, undisturbed forest is a good use from a visual perspective. It's a great place to drop anchor and soak up the scenery, or go fishing from a kayak, close to the shore. It could have been developed into many 2-acre lots, similar to other islands, lining the 2 1/2 miles shoreline with island homes, docks and boats. Or, the State of NH could have bought it for 1.6-mil dollars in about 2001, a real steal-of-a-deal for the state, and created Timber Island State Park & Campground. That would have been a great use that included sailing, canoeing, horseshoe games, outdoor cooking, camping, softball games, and a rope-swing out over the water except it never happened, so's it will probably remain a primeval forest island for hundreds of years supporting the trees and wild animals like the deer and the very sturdy pin oak tree that hangs out over the water ...... with no people allowed onto the island to be swinging from the trees. ....... http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fos...?pid=173551782 Virginia Spaulding Champlin (1921-2014) was the daughter of Rolland H Spaulding, a Republican Governor of New Hampshire, one hundred years ago from 1/1/1915 - 1/2/1917 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolland_H._Spaulding ....... Somehow or other, in my mind, it just seems to me that had Gov Rolland Spaulding been a Democrat, and not a Republican, that today, one hundred years later, we would be having Timber Island State Park & Campground, as opposed to TimberIsland.Org, and it would have a rope swing hanging from a tree, to go swing out over the water.......weeeeeoooooo! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 07-28-2015 at 08:50 AM.

07-28-2015, 09:11 AM	#15
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Old Timber Island Rope Swing I took a ride over to the Timber Island Rope Swing on Monday July 27 and confirmed that the tree itself and the rope swing was cut down. The tree with the sign that said something to the effect "If this sign is removed from this tree then the rope and tree will be cut down" was still posted on the tree. LOL So much for that!

07-28-2015, 09:27 AM	#16
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Have you ever witnessed that swing in action ? It's dangerous a s hell ! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-28-2015, 01:04 PM	#17
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,245 Thanks: 72 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Do you know why it's labeled 'No Trespassing' all around it? I heard that the inside area is full of nudists. They don't want you peeking at all the 'Wildlife' and 'Nature' that is going on in there. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com