Moose Swims at Weirs Beach - Caption Needed

webmaster · 08-12-2009, 06:32 AM

Bob Andrews of Anchor Marine sent me this picture of a Moose taking a swim near FL 1 off Weirs Beach on Monday. (more in PhotoPost)

Any captions?

Click for a larger image

brk-lnt · 08-12-2009, 06:35 AM

Captain Moosehead?

Skip · 08-12-2009, 06:53 AM

Leave me alone, I'm just travellin' at headway speed!

LakeSnake · 08-12-2009, 07:35 AM

Now Rocky - watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat.

riverat · 08-12-2009, 07:58 AM

Hey! Slow down I can't reach the tow rope! And where did my other ski go?

AC2717 · 08-12-2009, 08:17 AM

Does this look like a Wake to you??
or
He thought he was in Moose Head Lake, Boy was he confused!!
or
Oh Man, I am soooo late my wife is going to kill me, better cut across the lake to save time

chipj29 · 08-12-2009, 08:56 AM

Why did the moose cross the lake?

BTW, that is a reallllly cool picture.

hazelnut · 08-12-2009, 09:09 AM

How does one "Brake for Moose" on the Lake?

ILoveWinnipesaukee · 08-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Are we sure this is a Moose, it might be the lake monster Champie from Lake Champagne on vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee.

LIforrelaxin · 08-12-2009, 10:57 AM

Hey watch out for the moose!!!!!!!!!

why cool picture thanks for sharing it Don

Mr. V · 08-12-2009, 11:12 AM

Danged global warming!

I should be able to walk across here in February.

Bullwinkle · 08-12-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

Bob Andrews of Anchor Marine sent me this picture of a Moose taking a swim near FL 1 off Weirs Beach on Monday. (more in PhotoPost)

Any captions?

Click for a larger image

what would a moose do for a klondike bar

chipj29 · 08-12-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullwinkle

what would a moose do for a klondike bar

Bullwinkle, you of all "people" should be able to answer that one!

Whimsey · 08-12-2009, 02:03 PM

My what big ears you have, my deer...

Woodsy · 08-12-2009, 02:07 PM

Look mom!! NO HANDS!!

EricP · 08-12-2009, 02:09 PM

Where'd the stairs go!

rander7823 · 08-12-2009, 03:12 PM

Where is his orange cap or at least a MFD.....Moose Flotation Device

ITD · 08-12-2009, 04:26 PM

Could someone point me to my rack?

CrawfordCentury · 08-12-2009, 04:48 PM

No antlers. I can't tell if it's a male or a female. But on the assumption it's the former, I'll go with:

"Pointless Bull"

Lakesrider · 08-12-2009, 05:35 PM

Ice Cream, Ice Cream. Gotta get me some Ice Cream......

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-12-2009, 05:40 PM

With this nose, I can smell Kevin's Café from 2 miles.

EricP · 08-12-2009, 07:25 PM

I'm pretty sure I've got the right of way here

EricP · 08-12-2009, 07:33 PM

I hope that following the moose in the boat to take pictures didn't cause her to get tired from having to swim more avoiding the boat following her. I really enjoyed these pictures but just want to also mention that we need to be concerned about how we address these lovely creatures in their habitat.

spinker · 08-12-2009, 07:36 PM

Looking for a place to dock.

Jonas Pilot · 08-12-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricP

I hope that following the moose in the boat to take pictures didn't cause her to get tired from having to swim more avoiding the boat following her. I really enjoyed these pictures but just want to also mention that we need to be concerned about how we address these lovely creatures in their habitat.

It looks to me like the moose isn't swimming away from the photog. Moose can swim for miles. Their hollow fur helps them float. They are very good swimmers. Nor does it look like the camera boat is too close. I address them, "Hello Mr. Moose".

EricP · 08-12-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

It looks to me like the moose isn't swimming away from the photog. Moose can swim for miles. Nor does it look like the camera boat is too close. I address them, "Hello Mr. Moose".

I did look at the other photos and she did appear to be changing direction and you can see a part of the boat in one photo. I don't mean to imply this is what happened, and I also didn't want to sound soap boxish (is that a word?) just general thoughts and concerns. I know they can swim quite far, how far had she gone before ths photos? Not trying to create a problem and let's get back to the captions

"Has anyone seen my cello?"

trfour · 08-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Looks like Bullwinkle forgot her/his red shower cap again!!

PS, And how about the 18 Million + PhotoPost Views Folks!! "It's Happen'in Here"!

Thanks again Don!!

hawthorne · 08-12-2009, 09:28 PM

I ain't no hound dog! This ain't no doggie paddle!:

fatlazyless · 08-12-2009, 09:31 PM

Moooov'n down from Lake Mooselookmeguntic to Lake Winnipesaukee was my best moooove.

Wwwednesday is one dollar ice cream day at Kellerhouse......one dollar cones big enuf to pleeze a moose!

jst_4_kiks · 08-12-2009, 10:23 PM

forget the rocks, don't hit the moose.

that must of been really cool to see out in the water if by boat or not. neat photos

Mee-n-Mac · 08-13-2009, 10:03 AM

"So my ears stick out ! Is that a good reason to be voted off the island ?!?"

or ...

"What the Meredith McDonalds mascot does on his days off"

shooter · 08-13-2009, 04:43 PM

Oh well 'water' you gona do.........everyone makes 'moosetakes'...!

BernerGuy · 08-13-2009, 05:31 PM

Hate to be a skeptic, but it looks to me like a dog with a moose head photoshopped onto it.

ACutAbove · 08-13-2009, 07:46 PM

That moose has a deer caught in the headlights look....

He better not be going over 45 in that thing or Im sure Marine patrol will ticket him/her

nj2nh · 08-13-2009, 08:09 PM

My husband thinks it was photoshopped, but only because we joke that moose are a myth. I have been coming up to the lake for longer than I care to mention, but my entire life and have never once seen a moose.

We left for Jersey on Sunday. My theory is that all the moose leave when I enter the state and this one was in a real hurry to get back home once I left!

nj2nh

eillac@dow · 08-13-2009, 09:27 PM

Anyone up for a real Moosehead? I am making my way over to the NASWA. I heard 'bout boat rides on OCDactives "Go Fasts"! (-:

Argie's Wife · 08-14-2009, 09:24 AM

After failing the Olympic Aquatic Ballet Team try-outs, Myles decided that distance-swimming was his calling.

snowbird · 08-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Yes, I CAN swim!

ApS · 08-14-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

After failing the Olympic Aquatic Ballet Team try-outs, Myles decided that distance-swimming was his calling.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Stop the voting—we have a winner!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricP

"...I really enjoyed these pictures but just want to also mention that we need to be concerned about how we address these lovely creatures in their habitat..."

Concerned? Me too.

Right here on the lake, a moose will swim by every few years. When they start out on a swim, only their heads and necks are above water. As soon as a boater approaches, then the back of the moose will appear above the water. (Indicating an increase in effort and stress).

GTO · 08-14-2009, 04:20 PM

now we have to worry about moose itch!

Seeker · 08-14-2009, 07:21 PM

OK, I passed Bear Island now where's Moose Island?

This'nThat · 08-14-2009, 08:22 PM

No, I'm not lost. I don't need a map, and I'm not going to ask for directions. Now stop nagging me, hon, I know this is the right way. Just try to keep up, will ya?

NHskier · 08-14-2009, 09:18 PM

Moose Island is southeast of Rattlesnake Island.

We cruised by there today but didn't see any moose.

RI Swamp Yankee · 08-14-2009, 10:06 PM

Why do those big boats keep calling me a "speed bump"?

Argie's Wife · 08-15-2009, 09:01 AM

He wore an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini, and in the water he wanted to stay.

Winnigirl83 · 08-15-2009, 08:29 PM

I just swam my antlers off!

Meredith lady · 08-15-2009, 11:58 PM

you all are soooo funny...I still haven't come up with anything..

trfour · 08-16-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meredith lady

you all are soooo funny...I still haven't come up with anything..

We love your comments!

This Moose's name was Herd, so everyone skirted around!

shoppes on the bay · 08-16-2009, 08:01 PM

it would seem to me that in safetys sake the State should have the marine patrol install some "Moose Croosing" signs in the area!

gtxrider · 08-17-2009, 01:23 PM

Mr. Moose is looking for Captain Kangaroo and Bunny Rabbit...

We had family visiting from Auburn, NY and they were asking if there were any moose around. That answers that question!

jetskier · 08-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Spotted by the marine patrol, he planned to use the excuse that he was only traveling at head way speed.

Jetskier

GrandmaBig6 · 08-18-2009, 01:05 PM

I didn't think it was this far when I was standing on the shore over there!

SteveA · 08-19-2009, 09:36 PM

Rocky: Hey Bullwinkle, we're in real trouble now!
Bullwinkle: Oh good, Rocky! I hate that artificial kind!

Tank151 · 08-20-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

Bob Andrews of Anchor Marine sent me this picture of a Moose taking a swim near FL 1 off Weirs Beach on Monday. (more in PhotoPost)

Any captions?

Click for a larger image

That's awesome! Does anyone know if he/she (sorry, I'm a city kid) made it to shore o.k?

Tank

trfour · 08-24-2009, 01:07 AM

although I lost my antlers, I can still swim with the best of them!

bigpapi34 · 08-26-2009, 02:44 PM

im pretty sure you are to stay 150 feet from other boaters.....whats the rule with this one? haha thanks for the pic!

CEP · 08-26-2009, 03:11 PM

OOO! it's shallow here!! eeeew! What did I put my foot into?!!!Yuk!!

08-12-2009, 06:32 AM	#1
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,476 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 463 Thanked 3,985 Times in 854 Posts	Moose Swims at Weirs Beach - Caption Needed Bob Andrews of Anchor Marine sent me this picture of a Moose taking a swim near FL 1 off Weirs Beach on Monday. (more in PhotoPost) Any captions? Click for a larger image

08-12-2009, 06:35 AM	#2
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 545 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Captain Moosehead? __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

08-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#5
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08-12-2009, 08:17 AM	#6
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,587 Thanks: 756 Thanked 356 Times in 268 Posts	how bout Does this look like a Wake to you?? or He thought he was in Moose Head Lake, Boy was he confused!! or Oh Man, I am soooo late my wife is going to kill me, better cut across the lake to save time __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

08-12-2009, 08:56 AM	#7
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	Why did the moose cross the lake? BTW, that is a reallllly cool picture. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

08-12-2009, 06:53 AM	#3
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Leave me alone, I'm just travellin' at headway speed!

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08-12-2009, 09:09 AM	#8
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	How does one "Brake for Moose" on the Lake?

08-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
ILoveWinnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 89 Thanks: 37 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	are we sure this is a Moose? Are we sure this is a Moose, it might be the lake monster Champie from Lake Champagne on vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee. __________________ Gotta Love the Lake!! Take Care, ILoveWinnipesaukee

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LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 1,053 Thanked 901 Times in 531 Posts	Hey watch out for the moose!!!!!!!!! why cool picture thanks for sharing it Don __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

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Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 66 Thanked 261 Times in 179 Posts	Danged global warming! I should be able to walk across here in February.

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Whimsey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rum Point/West Alton Posts: 196 Thanks: 261 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	My what big ears you have, my deer... Last edited by Whimsey; 08-12-2009 at 02:03 PM. Reason: fix typo

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08-12-2009, 03:12 PM	#17
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 553 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Where is his orange cap or at least a MFD.....Moose Flotation Device

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ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,941 Thanks: 481 Thanked 699 Times in 390 Posts	Could someone point me to my rack?

08-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#19
CrawfordCentury Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere betwixt Gonic and Chocorua Posts: 191 Thanks: 13 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	No antlers. I can't tell if it's a male or a female. But on the assumption it's the former, I'll go with: "Pointless Bull" __________________ Plant a garden. Heat with wood. And thank a veteran.

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08-12-2009, 05:40 PM	#21
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	With this nose, I can smell Kevin's Café from 2 miles.

08-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#22
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	I'm pretty sure I've got the right of way here

08-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#23
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	I hope that following the moose in the boat to take pictures didn't cause her to get tired from having to swim more avoiding the boat following her. I really enjoyed these pictures but just want to also mention that we need to be concerned about how we address these lovely creatures in their habitat.

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spinker Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Looking for a place to dock.

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trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Caption.... Looks like Bullwinkle forgot her/his red shower cap again!! PS, And how about the 18 Million + PhotoPost Views Folks!! "It's Happen'in Here"! Thanks again Don!! __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html Last edited by trfour; 08-13-2009 at 04:31 AM. Reason: More Fun Facts

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hawthorne Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Moose swims I ain't no hound dog! This ain't no doggie paddle!:

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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,925 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 307 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	Moooov'n down from Lake Mooselookmeguntic to Lake Winnipesaukee was my best moooove. Wwwednesday is one dollar ice cream day at Kellerhouse......one dollar cones big enuf to pleeze a moose! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

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jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 130 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	forget the rocks, don't hit the moose. that must of been really cool to see out in the water if by boat or not. neat photos __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair

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BernerGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 68 Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 15 Posts	Moose? Hate to be a skeptic, but it looks to me like a dog with a moose head photoshopped onto it.

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ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	That moose has a deer caught in the headlights look.... He better not be going over 45 in that thing or Im sure Marine patrol will ticket him/her

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nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 533 Thanks: 81 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	My husband thinks it was photoshopped, but only because we joke that moose are a myth. I have been coming up to the lake for longer than I care to mention, but my entire life and have never once seen a moose. We left for Jersey on Sunday. My theory is that all the moose leave when I enter the state and this one was in a real hurry to get back home once I left! nj2nh __________________

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eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Anyone up for a real Moosehead? I am making my way over to the NASWA. I heard 'bout boat rides on OCDactives "Go Fasts"! (-: Attached Images Last edited by eillac@dow; 08-13-2009 at 10:39 PM. Reason: Just to add a smiley!

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