So, who's started their season?

Grant · 05-02-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

Grant:

The Black Flies were pretty nasty at my place in Tuftonboro this past Sunday. It may be that they aren't as bad on Parker Island, or perhaps, as suggested, us Flatlanders are whimps. My theory is that the dry weather has brought the flies out early this year. Hopefully, they will leave earlier than normal as well.

That's what I figured. We're in Tuftonboro also, and I *knew* this was their time, but some years they are worse/better than others. And don't be fooled by any claims of black fly bravado...doesn't matter where you're from, those suckers are nasty.

Mee-n-Mac · 05-02-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

That's what I figured. We're in Tuftonboro also, and I *knew* this was their time, but some years they are worse/better than others. And don't be fooled by any claims of black fly bravado...doesn't matter where you're from, those suckers are nasty.

We didn't notice them until Sunday. They didn't actually bother me that much but then again I know the proper remedy ... which is to have somebody else around whom they like better ! "Mee" was bitten repeatedly while I don't recall a single bite.

gtxrider · 05-03-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mee-n-Mac

We didn't notice them until Sunday. They didn't actually bother me that much but then again I know the proper remedy ... which is to have somebody else around whom they like better ! "Mee" was bitten repeatedly while I don't recall a single bite.

You know what they say about catching flys with honey!

Tir Na Nog · 05-04-2006, 05:28 PM

In one sense my season never stops as I try to use our place in Wolfeboro in the winter as well. This year though was not the best of winters for that. No snow equals no cross country skiing. But more on topic, I just put my boat in last Saturday. With the usual pre-launch work to be done (adding all the gear and cleaning the cushions, etc., although the boat yard does the heavy lifiting) and a glitch on the new Navman, I did not actually launch until about 4:00 PM. Nonetheless, it was great and still had enough time to leave Goodhue Hawkins and head out for a little shakedown cruise. Few boats, flat and a nice night, brought back to mind all the reasons I was so eager to launch. Had to put it off until last weekend because of commitments back home. I managed to get out for a couple of hours Sunday morning as well. Even with the May flies as thick as they were last weekend, it was great to be on the Lake. Hope you all have that same experience soon if you have not already.

Weekend Pundit · 05-06-2006, 04:10 PM

We're hoping to get the the Official Weekend Pundit Lake Winnipesaukee Runabout (aka The Boat) back into the water sometime next weekend. We've been compounding the gel coat today and hope to get a coat of wax on it tomorrow. Then it will be just the last bit of clean-up in the cockpit and cuddy to take care of and it'll be ready for its slip at Fay's.

Grant · 05-09-2006, 08:02 AM

We started the swimming season with a couple of plunges from the dock last Friday...brisk, yet not as bad as the previous two years. And went diving with Senter Cove Guy on Saturday afternoon. So I guess the season has started.

Weirs guy · 05-09-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Grant

We started the swimming season with a couple of plunges from the dock last Friday...

Your a braver man then me!

Grant · 05-09-2006, 11:45 AM

No -- just stupid. Here's the trick: Rake leaves and haul limbs for a few hours on a nice warm day -- with long sleeves, pants, and a hat for black fly protection. Soon you'll be sweating like a Derby horse. If the sun is out and the air is warm, your brain will eventually be fooled into believing that a plunge in the Lake is needed to "cool down." It's also a good way to brush up on your fast swimming skills.

05-04-2006, 05:28 PM	#4
Tir Na Nog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 53 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Never Quite Close In one sense my season never stops as I try to use our place in Wolfeboro in the winter as well. This year though was not the best of winters for that. No snow equals no cross country skiing. But more on topic, I just put my boat in last Saturday. With the usual pre-launch work to be done (adding all the gear and cleaning the cushions, etc., although the boat yard does the heavy lifiting) and a glitch on the new Navman, I did not actually launch until about 4:00 PM. Nonetheless, it was great and still had enough time to leave Goodhue Hawkins and head out for a little shakedown cruise. Few boats, flat and a nice night, brought back to mind all the reasons I was so eager to launch. Had to put it off until last weekend because of commitments back home. I managed to get out for a couple of hours Sunday morning as well. Even with the May flies as thick as they were last weekend, it was great to be on the Lake. Hope you all have that same experience soon if you have not already.

05-06-2006, 04:10 PM	#5
Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 347 Thanks: 26 Thanked 69 Times in 42 Posts	Counting the Days We're hoping to get the the Official Weekend Pundit Lake Winnipesaukee Runabout (aka The Boat) back into the water sometime next weekend. We've been compounding the gel coat today and hope to get a coat of wax on it tomorrow. Then it will be just the last bit of clean-up in the cockpit and cuddy to take care of and it'll be ready for its slip at Fay's.

05-09-2006, 08:02 AM	#6
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 377 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	We started the swimming season with a couple of plunges from the dock last Friday...brisk, yet not as bad as the previous two years. And went diving with Senter Cove Guy on Saturday afternoon. So I guess the season has started. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

05-09-2006, 11:45 AM	#8
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 377 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	No -- just stupid. Here's the trick: Rake leaves and haul limbs for a few hours on a nice warm day -- with long sleeves, pants, and a hat for black fly protection. Soon you'll be sweating like a Derby horse. If the sun is out and the air is warm, your brain will eventually be fooled into believing that a plunge in the Lake is needed to "cool down." It's also a good way to brush up on your fast swimming skills. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."