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[tis]

That is so true!

[smith point boater]

Congratulations on a thousand posts since the start of this thread!!!! And always entertaining.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by smith point boater

Congratulations on a thousand posts since the start of this thread!!!! And always entertaining.

No need to congratulate me... I'm just living my life and posting things along the way. Never anything political or controversial in here, and I think most people seem to enjoy something that doesn't go off the rails like a lot of posts do. I mean, where else can you go to see cats on boats, a second Sally's Gut location, or rental Renaults straightening out Glendale dock posts...not to mention lizards being transported off the island? It's all in fun, just the way it should be! Some of the funniest things in this thread have been posted by others who chime in, and I really enjoy that as well!!!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

No need to congratulate me... I'm just living my life and posting things along the way. Never anything political or controversial in here, and I think most people seem to enjoy something that doesn't go off the rails like a lot of posts do. I mean, where else can you go to see cats on boats, a second Sally's Gut location, or rental Renaults straightening out Glendale dock posts...not to mention lizards being transported off the island? It's all in fun, just the way it should be! Some of the funniest things in this thread have been posted by others who chime in, and I really enjoy that as well!!!

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I enjoy the funny ones too. And the animal ones.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

I enjoy the funny ones too. And the animal ones.

Lot of people enjoy the animal ones it seems...the lost cat at Glendale docks thread has over 200k views I think.

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[LoveLakeLife]

I missed the second Sally’s Gut location. Where is it hiding Steve?!


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[steve-on-mark]

Maybe it's a different kind of senile and I posted on another thread... was a comment about a rather overweight topless protester at Weirs Beach! ;-)

[Descant]

I remember that thread. In this case however, I thought you might be referring to the passage between Mark and Mink. Maybe we should have a naming contest? One of the few places on Winnipesaukee where you go between the two red top buoys.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

I remember that thread. In this case however, I thought you might be referring to the passage between Mark and Mink. Maybe we should have a naming contest? One of the few places on Winnipesaukee where you go between the two red top buoys.

Good question....been here for years and I have no idea if it has an official name. I have a suggestion... Charlotte, our beloved pit bull, loved everyone and would frequently go off on her own to visit many of the islanders. They loved her visits and looked forward to her showing up. I would get texts sometimes from folks asking why she hadn't been around to visit. 2 years ago, she got into some mouse / rat poison that somebody must have used while winterizing. The emergency vet was optimistic that we had caught it in time, but she passed away before the antidote could take effect. My vote for the new name is Charlotte's Gut... she sure spent a lot of time down there ! :-)

[Descant]

We have Sally's Gut, Becky's Garden. I'd go for Charlotte's Passage, so each name is unique.

[steve-on-mark]

Nothing less than amazing this morning!





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[Onshore]

Originally Posted by Descant

We have Sally's Gut, Becky's Garden. I'd go for Charlotte's Passage, so each name is unique.

How about "Flo's Folly", "Rick's Reef", or "Erin's Revenge"? When I was a kid, my great uncle had a camp on Mark just opposite the buoy. We'd fish off the dock in the channel and watch one Capt. Bonehead after another ground themselves on the wrong side of the buoy. Granted it's probably been 25-30 years since I've been there. Have people coming through there gotten any smarter?

[steve-on-mark]

" hey Boss... I'm gonna be a little late this morning! "





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[tis]

Yikes, did you make it or waiting?

[steve-on-mark]

These were from yesterday morning... To answer your question, first one at my island dock, second from Glendale!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

These were from yesterday morning... To answer your question, first one at my island dock, second from Glendale!

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Oh ok. It sure was locked in! It was strange, east side of the lake cleared much quicker than Laconia.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Oh ok. It sure was locked in! It was strange, east side of the lake cleared much quicker than Laconia.

it always seems to be different...some mornings I'm in the clear but I look over toward Governors and it's all fogged in. Other times the fog is all to the east or north.... yesterday it was all in Gilford!

[LoveLakeLife]

You’d need a big pair of scissors to cut that fog …..


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[steve-on-mark]

No problem finding dock space this morning!



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[steve-on-mark]

The Glendale lot is as empty as the lake is now!





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[ishoot308]

When you pulling out Steve?….

I still have one boat in and will keep it in for another 3 weeks or so. Just waiting for some work at the camp to be complete then it’s coming out.

Yup! Nice to have Glendale, the lake and the island all to myself!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

When you pulling out Steve?….

I still have one boat in and will keep it in for another 3 weeks or so. Just waiting for some work at the camp to be complete then it’s coming out.

Yup! Nice to have Glendale, the lake and the island all to myself!

Dan

Another week or two will be it!

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[steve-on-mark]

This might have been the last commute of the season!





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[upthesaukee]

I don't see any snow in the long-range forecast.

Dave

[LoveLakeLife]

Fight! Fight! Fight! December!


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[steve-on-mark]

Today's lake level report... maybe 8 inches of water under the bow. Full lake touches the dock framing.





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[LoveLakeLife]

Wow those pics tell the story alright.


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[steve-on-mark]

I lied....here for another week.



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[LoveLakeLife]

Every other Mark Islander must be so envious.


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Every other Mark Islander must be so envious.


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There might still be folks out here on the Timber side, but not sure... I'll check for lights tonight!

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[steve-on-mark]

Nope... not seeing any activity.

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[LoveLakeLife]

Marooned on a deserted island …..


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Marooned on a deserted island …..


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Happens every year, Mike...get used to it!

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[fatlazyless]

You know there is never enough ice formed overnight to keep a motorboat trapped, somewhere. Most any motorboat can easily motor through one or two inches of ice at a slow speed like 5-mph and probably even up on plane at 25-mph. The vee hull zips through the ice like a knife and easily breaks it through when there is just one inch ice, no problem.

Cutting through the ice like that is a piece of cake.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

You know there is never enough ice formed overnight to keep a motorboat trapped, somewhere. Most any motorboat can easily motor through one or two inches of ice at a slow speed like 5-mph and probably even up on plane at 25-mph. The vee hull zips through the ice like a knife and easily breaks it through when there is just one inch ice, no problem.

Cutting through the ice like that is a piece of cake.

I'll keep that in mind!

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[steve-on-mark]

" good luck movin' up, cause I'm moving out" ! Today's the day....boo! This lake gets any lower, I won't need to run a circulator!



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[Descant]

I, and a friend, also from Welch, stayed overnight once after Christmas. The next morning, Glendale was frozen over. A few turns around the bay created enough waves to break up the ice. This was maybe 1964, so no cell phones, radios, CB, etc. Foolish by today's standards.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

" good luck movin' up, cause I'm moving out" ! Today's the day....boo! This lake gets any lower, I won't need to run a circulator!



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I have heard that from you before..... Just start doing a Rain Dance.....
Looks like they filed Winnisquam back up, and clamp the dam again....
so a nice little bit of Rain, and things will be good to go......

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

I have heard that from you before..... Just start doing a Rain Dance.....
Looks like they filed Winnisquam back up, and clamp the dam again....
so a nice little bit of Rain, and things will be good to go......

It's crazy how low they dropped Winnisquam and how quickly it filled back up. Next thing you know I'll be plowing into submerged trees and guardrails...no, that'll be you! :-)

[steve-on-mark]

Full moon made it easy to find my way home last night!



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[tis]

I thought you left??

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

I thought you left??

I did...came out last night so I could shut everything down today.

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[tis]

Oh ok. Have a good winter.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

I did...came out last night so I could shut everything down today.

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My boat is still in and will be for a couple more weeks…If your forgot something and need a ride out, just let me know…

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Dab

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

My boat is still in and will be for a couple more weeks…If your forgot something and need a ride out, just let me know…

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Dab

Thanks Dan...I should be good, but you never know!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

My boat is still in and will be for a couple more weeks…If your forgot something and need a ride out, just let me know…

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Dab

I wondered if you were still out there.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

I wondered if you were still out there.

Hi Tis,

I’m normally gone by now but am having work done at the camp and want to go out and see the final result…

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Dan

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Hi Tis,

I’m normally gone by now but am having work done at the camp and want to go out and see the final result…

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Dan

I thought you usually left before Steve. It is always fun to see how long you guys can stay out there. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! And have a good winter. Time goes so fast now, it will be spring again before we blink! Was it you that used to ice boat?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

I thought you usually left before Steve. It is always fun to see how long you guys can stay out there. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! And have a good winter. Time goes so fast now, it will be spring again before we blink! Was it you that used to ice boat?

No, never did ice boating….snowmobiling, ice fishing, all kinds of winter sports but never ice boating…

Dan

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

No, never did ice boating….snowmobiling, ice fishing, all kinds of winter sports but never ice boating…

Dan

Ok, I was thinking maybe you said you did at one time. Oh well.

[steve-on-mark]

This year really flew by, didn't it! It was a tough season for boat issues for us. Our 20 year old pontoon decided to identify as a 3 cylinder midway through the summer. I called Kyle Cosselman ( he's been servicing the boats for years ) who's now with Beacon Marine. He grabbed the boat at Glendale and brought it to the shop. They told me in addition to needing a re-power, it also has some structural issues . After weeks of mulling it over, I decided to cut my losses and sell it. Kyle and Beacon couldn't have been kinder or more patient with me...they were great and I'll recommend them all day!
Our older Chaparal has been a nightmare for years with the way it's been running. Brought it to two different marinas, spent a lot of money, and was told many different things... it's as good as it's gonna be, it's old...sell it, etc. We actually started looking at new boats to replace it! A friend recommended we try Dockside Doctor, so I called and dropped the boat. Erich was very thorough and persistent and uncovered two main problems...2 of the injectors were clogged, and the ignition distributor was installed a tooth off ( stemming from the engine being replaced 7 years ago... reason distributor caps kept failing rapidly). I picked it up on completion, and it now runs perfectly, and was charged less than the other places who were basically throwing repair darts at it!
I can't thank these two businesses enough and highly recommend them both!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

This year really flew by, didn't it! It was a tough season for boat issues for us. Our 20 year old pontoon decided to identify as a 3 cylinder midway through the summer. I called Kyle Cosselman ( he's been servicing the boats for years ) who's now with Beacon Marine. He grabbed the boat at Glendale and brought it to the shop. They told me in addition to needing a re-power, it also has some structural issues . After weeks of mulling it over, I decided to cut my losses and sell it. Kyle and Beacon couldn't have been kinder or more patient with me...they were great and I'll recommend them all day!
Our older Chaparal has been a nightmare for years with the way it's been running. Brought it to two different marinas, spent a lot of money, and was told many different things... it's as good as it's gonna be, it's old...sell it, etc. We actually started looking at new boats to replace it! A friend recommended we try Dockside Doctor, so I called and dropped the boat. Erich was very thorough and persistent and uncovered two main problems...2 of the injectors were clogged, and the ignition distributor was installed a tooth off ( stemming from the engine being replaced 7 years ago... reason distributor caps kept failing rapidly). I picked it up on completion, and it now runs perfectly, and was charged less than the other places who were basically throwing repair darts at it!
I can't thank these two businesses enough and highly recommend them both!

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Well, my take from all of that is that I am very pleased to know your boat has kept up with the times identifying with something other than what it seems.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Well, my take from all of that is that I am very pleased to know your boat has kept up with the times identifying with something other than what it seems.

If the C-Nile decides to identify as a moped I'm screwed...

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

If the C-Nile decides to identify as a moped I'm screwed...

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I am afraid you will be! The moped might not float! Unless----

[Descant]

Thanks for sharing, Steve. Island living is always an adventure. It's nice to hear about local businesses who are worthy of praise. Details posted elsewhere over time, but a pat on the back to Miles Marine, Diamondshine and Hi-Gloss Boat Restoration.

[steve-on-mark]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We're very thankful that we get to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth for most of the year, and after having spent a few Thanksgivings on the island, with this weather coming in thankful that we left a little early this year. Nothing but rain expected in beautiful downtown Epping! Enjoy the day, behave yourselves ( I might ), and the way time flies by these days we'll all be back at it soon!

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[LoveLakeLife]

Happy Thanksgiving Steve and everyone!


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[steve-on-mark]

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year...4 months and counting!



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[LoveLakeLife]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Steve and everyone!


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[steve-on-mark]

Looks like I'll be wearing a new hat for part of this coming season. Freedom Boat Club of the Lakes Region is opening up this spring and they've asked me to do the new member instruction for them! Gonna be a busy summer!



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[Descant]

Nice to have a highly qualified person doing that job.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

Nice to have a highly qualified person doing that job.

And....I got a free hat and t shirt!

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[Descant]

T-Shirt? That's tacky. You should at least get a polo shirt with an iron on patch.

[DickR]

Originally Posted by Descant

T-Shirt? That's tacky. You should at least get a polo shirt with an iron on patch.

Make that a shirt along with a $3 round sticker proving the shirt go paid for.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

T-Shirt? That's tacky. You should at least get a polo shirt with an iron on patch.

Hey....I was brought up to be happy for anything I receive!!

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[steve-on-mark]

Counting down the days til we can open the camp, but in the meantime here's my morning view. It's not what it looks like...they actually get along



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[steve-on-mark]

How are you all feeling about your ice out predictions?? Me...pretty good...for now! :-)

[steve-on-mark]

Pretty soon, these sunrises are gonna be taking place over water, not Rt. 101! It's gonna be an interesting year for us...stay tuned!



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[LoveLakeLife]

We are all tuned for sure!


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[steve-on-mark]

Tonight...on NH Chronicle....well, not tonight, but probably during the last week in May, you might just see someone you know in a lake-related segment. Don't say you heard it from me!

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[steve-on-mark]

Here's a blast from the past... April 4th, 2020.... official move in day. How do I know it was official? Cats on board!



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[ishoot308]

Get ready Steve! Someone dropped a boat in at Glendale today! Not sure where they were going as there is still ice out there!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Get ready Steve! Someone dropped a boat in at Glendale today! Not sure where they were going as there is still ice out there!



Dan

Maybe it has ice breaking capabilities and he's trying to do us all a favor!

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[LIforrelaxin]

I am not going to say much other than location has its privileges.... Already been boating this year, not as much as I would like but, that is always the case......

Brrrrr Ice, I will not miss getting in the water to get the dock in.... Oh wait, my son has done that for the last several years.....so I guess I have not been missing that for a while....

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

I am not going to say much other than location has its privileges.... Already been boating this year, not as much as I would like but, that is always the case......

Brrrrr Ice, I will not miss getting in the water to get the dock in.... Oh wait, my son has done that for the last several years.....so I guess I have not been missing that for a while....

Am I detecting a little Texas gloating going on here? ;-)

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Am I detecting a little Texas gloating going on here? ;-)

What me no never, you must be mistaken....

Don't worry come those 100+ degree days in July-Sept.... I will be longing to be back North....

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

What me no never, you must be mistaken....

Don't worry come those 100+ degree days in July-Sept.... I will be longing to be back North....

I'll send you some pictures! ;-)

[steve-on-mark]

Dropped off at Beacon for service...will launch sometime this coming weekend!



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[LoveLakeLife]

Exciting!!


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Exciting!!


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It IS exciting ( you know I love being on the lake ), but that first trip out always gives me anxiety... anticipating winter damage that so far hasn't occurred. Fingers crossed!

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[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

It IS exciting ( you know I love being on the lake ), but that first trip out always gives me anxiety... anticipating winter damage that so far hasn't occurred. Fingers crossed!

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That is the one down side of owning a season place... even more so if it is on and island and your aren't able to check on it through the winter so easily. Over the years, my family has been fairly fortunately... Most of the damage is self inflected....

- not draining the water completely (burst pipes are always fun)
- forgetting something in the fridge (let me tell you milk doesn't age well) (don't ask)
- finding a creature or two that found its way inside because they can......

And those are the things you can prevent mostly.....

Now on the other had, you have the damage sheets of ice can do...... shifting permanent docks, braking up rip rap used to prevent erosion.... moving huge cement blocks used to anchor articulating docks....

Yep the first trip can bring many surprises.... This year I get to hear all about it over the phone, with the dreaded, "what do I do to fix it question"........

[steve-on-mark]

A friend did a drive-by today....like what I see so far!

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[Descant]

We've been on Welch since 1950--some significant dock damage in 1979-80 when the ice bent some 10" I Beams up at a 45 degree angle. (North side) Two years ago a tree fell on the tool shed (south side). That's about it. An occasional split pipe is to be expected, but I never figured out how a vertical pipe in the shower split. It should have self drained. A good opportunity to teach my daughter some basic plumbing skills. It's all part of the adventure. And it's all easier than Florida hurricanes.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by Descant

.........I never figured out how a vertical pipe in the shower split. It should have self drained.......

Yep Had that happen once myself.... Only thing I could figure was a slight twist and fatigue...