Alton Bay Winter Carnival 2006

[Pepper]

Originally Posted by Quilt Lady

Thank you, Pepper, for the vote of confidence! Hopefully, it will not be necessary but I will be the backup rider and do my best to totally intimidate the competition and help drive our brave team to victory!

If Mother Nature cooperates, the Babes On Sleds will be there to give the team a formal escort to the bandstand (rev-ing our engines to add to the intimidation process)!

THE WINNI FORUM FLYER RULES!!!
( the competition just drools )

Now that's the spirit! Thank you, Quilt Lady. Hopefully we will have the weather conditions we all seek, but in the event that Mother Nature does not cooperate, I am delighted to know that you are willing to step up and take over for me.

[upthesaukee]

Alton Parks & Rec Commission met this evening, and it was decided to cancel Winter Fest for 2006. While we have a short term forecast of some cold weather over the next few days, there is a warming trend towards next weekend. With the up and down trend of temps over the past few weeks, and ice conditions being questionable, we do not feel that we would be acting responsibly in putting a fairly large number of people in a concentrated area on the ice. Additionally, with no snow, the ice can be very dangerous walking and we don't want to see injuries from slip and fall accidents on glare ice. In the interest of safety, we feel it is best to cancel the WinterFest for this year.

[mcdude]

BUMMER!! ...I was looking so forward to this!

I did have a concern that if our crib hit some open water we'd be fined for "crib-skimming"!! Apparently no need to worry. McD

[Pepper]

I am so bummed. However, I do feel that it's undoubtedly the most sensible decision to make, in light of the recent weather trends. The only good news is that the crib is ready to go for next winter's festivities!

This winter has dealt a horrible blow to the economy, and I feel so awful for all the businesses who are suffering this year due to the lack of tourism. With the cancellation of the Winterfest as well as the Fishing Derby, things are only going to get worse for all the businesses in the area that rely on weather-related travel and activities. I thank the Lord every day that we made the decision to go seasonal! Undoubtedly this winter would have been crippling for us.

[secondcurve]

Pepper:

Timing is everything in life. I'm glad you made the right call. The warm weather has certainly kept me away from the Lakes Region this winter. No snow = no snow mobiling, limited down hill skiing, no cross country skiing and who wants to have a fire blazing in the fireplace when it is 55 degrees out!

[DRH]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Alton Parks & Rec Commission met this evening, and it was decided to cancel Winter Fest for 2006.



In the interest of safety, we feel it is best to cancel the WinterFest for this year.

Lots of people will be disappointed of course, upthesaukee, but it's probably the wise and prudent decision under the circumstances. It must have been a difficult one for the Alton Parks & Rec. Commission to make.

Oh well ... on the positive side, now the Winni Forum Flyers have a year to install the jet engines and computerized navigation system in our Bed Race crib!

[Mee-n-Mac]

Yup, just as buying new skis, a snowblower or snow tires is instant death to snowfall, DRH's craftsmanship on the WFF crib would just not go unpunished. I guess we can now reveal to the world the carbon buckeyball wax and geeko-like footwear that we planned to use ... surely those Christian Conference guys will have figured them out as well (for next year). I guess this gives the mushers time to coagulate into a fine mass of motive muscle ... either that or take a nice nap. Perhaps we should petition Alton to have a Summer carnival to include a bed / water walker race ? (see above pics) I can see it now ! A Le Mans style start from Downings docks, once around the gazeebo, detour past the perched beach and first to pass under the bridge to Parker Marine is the winner ! I figure we add pontoons to the skis on the WFF crib, wax them up real good and then for constructing the water walkers we could ... oh what ... yes dear ... OK my medication just arrived so I'll have to continue this later, but you get the idea.

[mcdude]

mee....you must share some of that medication....ah hum...err....
Tonight would have been the night I would be heading up to the lake to get ready for the big race! With 40 mph winds (see related thread... http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=2928 ) and the cold temps I am so glad I am not heading up tonight or mushing in below zero temps tomorrrow! For those of you still heading upthesaukee, enjoy but BE SAFE OUT THERE!!!! McD

[BroadHopper]

Got this message from the snowmobile club.

2006 Alton Radar Run Canceled! Alton Parks & Recreation has decided to cancel WinterFest for this year... "We are concerned about the condition of the ice, with all the warming and reforming, and the fact there is very little snow cover to provide traction while walking. As a matter of public safety we decided to cancel.

[upthesaukee]

In retrospect, I think that Alton Parks & Rec made a really good decision. The ice certainly has its thin spots still out there, and there is very little traction for walking on the ice. And with the temps in the twenty's with a fairly steady breeze, wind chills would be down to the single numbers --- not a good thing for standing around on the open bay.

Ice was still too thin to think about bringing in the planes for the fly in, and with no snow cover over the top of the ice, there would be little or no control for steering the planes.

Hated to see it get cancelled, but life's too short, and there is always next year!!!!!!

[Mee-n-Mac]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

In retrospect, I think that Alton Parks & Rec made a really good decision. {snip}

I agree totally. While the bay appeared mostly frozen over, I saw enough open water in other spots to make one wonder how thin the line btw safe and unsafe was. And then there was the cold and wind ... yup we mushers got lucky this year.

[JacksonB]

AT 3:00 PM on Sunday, 2/19/06, the ABCCC bed race team was at the bandstand to take on all comers, but no one showed up. ABCCC is, therefore, declared the 2006 winner for the fourth consecutive year.

[Mee-n-Mac]

Originally Posted by JacksonB

AT 3:00 PM on Sunday, 2/19/06, the ABCCC bed race team was at the bandstand to take on all comers, but no one showed up. ABCCC is, therefore, declared the 2006 winner for the fourth consecutive year.

She'd say something like "where's the bee ... aahhh ... trophy ?" So got a trophy for this year do they ? I thought not. It can't be official without a trophy I say. I think the ABCCC got off lucky this year, cancellation and all. The WFF mushers are busy even as I type, preparing for next year's race with 16 oz curls and/or a nice cup of hot cocoa (with little marshmellows on top). The terrors of the ice they call us and for good reason. I say the ABCCC should be afraid, be very afraid !

[gtxrider]

ABCCC as a long time Sox fan I have learned to say "Wait until next year!"
Clara Bell, from Howdy Dooty? He didn't say anything just honked and later became Captain Kangaroo, or so my mother tells me.

Who is this ABCCC bunch anyway?

[Sunset Bob]

ABCCC I always thought it went ABCDE.
Can't win a race that has been cancelled.I have sat at the race track all afternoon in the rain I didn't win the race it was CANCELLED.

[mcdude]

ABCCC = Alton Bay Christian Conference Center = Winners of the 2003-2005 Bed Race.

JacksonB - You are a trouble maker!!! It's a good thing that the Alton Bay Webcam is not yet installed. Then we would have proof that it was the Winni Forum Flyers who actually showed up and crossed that finish line first. Please warn your 'brethren' that we are just waiting for next year to crush the defenders and march to victory!!

PS - Let me contact Kellie Troendle of Alton Parks and Recreation to confirm JacksonB's claim!

[ghfromaltonbay]

Originally Posted by JacksonB

AT 3:00 PM on Sunday, 2/19/06, the ABCCC bed race team was at the bandstand to take on all comers, but no one showed up. ABCCC is, therefore, declared the 2006 winner for the fourth consecutive year.

Proverbs 16:18 & Proverbs 27:1

Enough said!

[upthesaukee]

As a member of Alton Parks & Rec commission, I can attest to the fact there was no one at the bandstand at 3PM on Feb 19th. At least no one who could "declare" a winner.... .

Of course, if ABCCC wants to claim victory in a race that had no other contestants, it could also be said that they came in last as no one finished behind them!

And ghfromaltonbay thanks alot...I had to move six boxes, unpack two others before I found the good book. And you're right: 'Nuf said!!

[Island Girl]

Uppy, I got them in less than a minute with an search... the proverbs are indeem !appropro!

IG

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by JacksonB

AT 3:00 PM on Sunday, 2/19/06, the ABCCC bed race team was at the bandstand to take on all comers, but no one showed up. ABCCC is, therefore, declared the 2006 winner for the fourth consecutive year.

Whoooa!

Not so fast...

Technically, No - Your team lacks a passenger, as can be clearly seen in the photo below (unoccupied plywood floor)...