Ice update 2/27

LoveLakeLife · 04-08-2023, 08:52 PM

Steve I see you as more of a 20-miler. You always go the extra mile.

That’s clever right there.

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steve-on-mark · 04-09-2023, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Steve I see you as more of a 20-miler. You always go the extra mile.

That’s clever right there.

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Why yes...yes it is!

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codeman671 · 04-09-2023, 08:05 PM

I managed to launch one boat tonight. The ice in Smith Cove is just soft slush, glided right through. Dead battery or something else going on with the eastern so that one will have to wait until tomorrow.

steve-on-mark · 04-10-2023, 04:54 AM

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I managed to launch one boat tonight. The ice in Smith Cove is just soft slush, glided right through. Dead battery or something else going on with the eastern so that one will have to wait until tomorrow.

Nice...did you get out to the house or just launch the boat?

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codeman671 · 04-10-2023, 06:05 AM

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Nice...did you get out to the house or just launch the boat?

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Just a quick launch. My dock isn’t in yet.

TiltonBB · 04-10-2023, 07:57 AM

I know what I have to do to put the docks in and start the season but I hadn't really given islands and docks much thought until the above post.

What do you tough island people do, especially the first ones, when there are no docks in? Please say that you anchor and swim in. That would be impressive!

codeman671 · 04-10-2023, 08:08 AM

We have a large seasonal dock, the longest finger is 75’ long and in 2 pieces. Another 18’ section branches off and another finger bolts to that. Although aluminum, it’s huge and heavy so I leave it to the professionals. Farley does my install and removal since he built it, and I am usually one of his first installs of the season (and last removals). It’s a 3-4 person job. Luckily my neighbor had a 24’ wooden post dock that he can install himself in an hour. Last year we got his in first and I used it until mine went on. Mine is either going in this week or next.

I do miss my permanent crib dock for this reason, but we are very shallow and fully exposed to the east. Permanent docks on our side don’t last long.

steve-on-mark · 04-10-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I know what I have to do to put the docks in and start the season but I hadn't really given islands and docks much thought until the above post.

What do you tough island people do, especially the first ones, when there are no docks in? Please say that you anchor and swim in. That would be impressive!

Before we got our permanent crib dock put in, we used to tie up to the old mail dock next door....sorry to disappoint!

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Descant · 04-10-2023, 09:25 AM

Tilton BB: There are many islanders with permanent docks. You just don't see posts from us about installing and removing docks.

Garcia · 04-10-2023, 07:53 PM

Last couple years I pulled the boat partially on the beach and tied it off. If it’s rough it’s a bit hairy until the dock and mooring are in. This year I’m waiting, sadly, for another couple weeks to open at which point the water will be balmy!

SAB1 · 04-11-2023, 07:57 AM

Ice took a beating yesterday and finally turned black. Could be the end today for 19mi area

fatlazyless · 04-12-2023, 02:47 AM

Big Squam Lake, Holderness, as seen from Route 25 while driving; Tuesday, April 11 at noon: entire Squam Lake water area was ice covered with gray ice.

Seven hours late at 7-pm: entire Squam Lake water area was all open water with NO ice.

April 11, Squam Lake ice: now you see it, and now you don't!

Here's an Asquamie question for you: Dis dat Squam ice melt into the lake water, or dis dat Squam ice desiccate up into the air? ....... where-o-where did it dis dat go? ....

Merrymeeting · 04-12-2023, 08:17 AM

Last of the ice on Merrymeeting disappeared just before sunset last night.

tis · 04-12-2023, 08:33 AM

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Last of the ice on Merrymeeting disappeared just before sunset last night.

Somebody said she thought Wentworth is now all out also. Yay!!

04-10-2023, 07:57 AM	#6
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,060 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,235 Times in 955 Posts	I know what I have to do to put the docks in and start the season but I hadn't really given islands and docks much thought until the above post. What do you tough island people do, especially the first ones, when there are no docks in? Please say that you anchor and swim in. That would be impressive! Attached Images

04-12-2023, 02:47 AM	#12
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,925 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 307 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	Dis dat Big Squam Lake, Holderness NH Big Squam Lake, Holderness, as seen from Route 25 while driving; Tuesday, April 11 at noon: entire Squam Lake water area was ice covered with gray ice. Seven hours late at 7-pm: entire Squam Lake water area was all open water with NO ice. April 11, Squam Lake ice: now you see it, and now you don't! Here's an Asquamie question for you: Dis dat Squam ice melt into the lake water, or dis dat Squam ice desiccate up into the air? ....... where-o-where did it dis dat go? .... __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

04-08-2023, 08:52 PM	#1
LoveLakeLife Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 639 Thanks: 100 Thanked 228 Times in 150 Posts	Steve I see you as more of a 20-miler. You always go the extra mile. That’s clever right there. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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04-09-2023, 08:05 PM	#3
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 222 Thanked 834 Times in 504 Posts	I managed to launch one boat tonight. The ice in Smith Cove is just soft slush, glided right through. Dead battery or something else going on with the eastern so that one will have to wait until tomorrow.

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04-10-2023, 08:08 AM	#7
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 222 Thanked 834 Times in 504 Posts	We have a large seasonal dock, the longest finger is 75’ long and in 2 pieces. Another 18’ section branches off and another finger bolts to that. Although aluminum, it’s huge and heavy so I leave it to the professionals. Farley does my install and removal since he built it, and I am usually one of his first installs of the season (and last removals). It’s a 3-4 person job. Luckily my neighbor had a 24’ wooden post dock that he can install himself in an hour. Last year we got his in first and I used it until mine went on. Mine is either going in this week or next. I do miss my permanent crib dock for this reason, but we are very shallow and fully exposed to the east. Permanent docks on our side don’t last long.

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04-10-2023, 09:25 AM	#9
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,476 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	Tilton BB: There are many islanders with permanent docks. You just don't see posts from us about installing and removing docks.

04-10-2023, 07:53 PM	#10
Garcia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 645 Thanks: 141 Thanked 290 Times in 177 Posts	Last couple years I pulled the boat partially on the beach and tied it off. If it’s rough it’s a bit hairy until the dock and mooring are in. This year I’m waiting, sadly, for another couple weeks to open at which point the water will be balmy!

04-11-2023, 07:57 AM	#11
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 193 Thanked 335 Times in 243 Posts	Ice took a beating yesterday and finally turned black. Could be the end today for 19mi area

04-12-2023, 08:17 AM	#13
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 305 Thanked 802 Times in 369 Posts	Last of the ice on Merrymeeting disappeared just before sunset last night.