Forum: Boating
04-28-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 76,566
Classic law enforcement technique: charge the...
Classic law enforcement technique: charge the lowest-level perpetrator on the criminal ladder, and in exchange for a deal-- say probation or dropped charges, they agree to testify against the...
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Forum: Boating
01-09-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 76,566
Boat Crash
Absent an honest person or two coming forward, this is just about right. And we complain about insurance rates, and this is how it happens.
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Forum: Boating
01-09-2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 76,566
Boat Crash
Yup, the witnesses were the people on the boat (family and friends) who are not going to turn the guy in, unless they can be pressured to do so. Since some may not be known, and there is no crime...
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Forum: Boating
01-08-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 76,566
Hit and Run
Unlikely it was squashed, more likely there was no evidence of the actual captain piloting the boat. Criminal liability depends proving facts established by witnesses and documents, proven "beyond...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-24-2023, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,087
Corner Store/Lake Town Market
Anyone know what's going on at the Corner Store in Alton? I heard that it was being converted to a wood-fired pizza restaurant-- Any confirmation or news on that?
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Forum: Boating
10-21-2023, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,158
Final Run - Fall 2023
Closed out this boating year Thursday evening, got a couple of good shots; sad to see the season end, happy that it happened. Until next year!
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Forum: Boating
09-16-2023, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,350
Jet Ski Rescue Late Saturday Afternoon
Looking north from Minge Cove late Saturday afternoon-- 20 mph winds, gusting 28, white caps, poor conditions saw a jet skiier out-- hitting the waves hard. Might have been fun in some jet-skiier...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
09-16-2023, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,321
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
09-16-2023, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,321
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
09-12-2023, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,148
Pine Tar / Pitch
This is a great discussion with many helpful suggestions-- I have found that Purell (alcohol-based hand sanitizer) and an old rag, along with some elbow grease, resolves most issues and without ...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-11-2023, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,501
Context, Context, Context...
i often think that we fail, now as in the past, to recognize a couple of fundamental issues about our understanding of other's behavior:
1. We don't know what kind of day the supposed...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-05-2023, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,213
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
06-30-2023, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,545
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
06-28-2023, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,545
New Operator for the Lodge?
I was in a bar today and heard that the Lodge property in West Alton had been sold to a new operator-- California family looking to re-establish roots here.
True, or just bar talk? Would love to...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-28-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,683
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Forum: Automotive
06-21-2023, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,869
Body Shop for Classic Car
I have classic sports car, 1990 Alfa Romeo, which I am bringing up the the Lake this summer- and ideally for the long term. Needs minor body work. Looking for a body shop that is a bit more careful...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-03-2023, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,315
Paving
Very happy with Sunday Paving-- on time, good price, very happy with the work.
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
12-05-2022, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 14,454
Generator Eperience
Very happy with the Generac we purchased from the Generator Connection in 2020-- fair pricing, very responsive, good communication from every aspect; sales, service, management (Brian). Has run every...
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Forum: Boating
11-23-2022, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 17,872
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Forum: Weather
11-20-2022, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,205
Weather Station
I've also got an Ambient, both at the lake and in town. Like the a lot, easy to set up, not terribly expensive. Have not yet set up remote reporting to my phone, but there is software and an app to...
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Forum: Snowmobiling
11-09-2022, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,275
Rail Trail
Not sure, it appears to be public land along the old West Alton railway right of way. Almost certainly not private. Clearly marled hiking and snowmobile ROW.
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Forum: Outdoor Recreation
11-08-2022, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,566
Rail Trail - West Alton, Minge Cove
About 2 weeks ago, folks were on the rail trail near Minge Cove trimming trees, clearing roots, etc., making the trail easier to use and more accessible. Well done, and thanks. I have assumed that...
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Forum: Snowmobiling
11-08-2022, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,275
Rail Trail - West Alton, Minge Cove
About 2 weeks ago, folks were on the rail trail near Minge Cove trimming trees, clearing roots, etc., making the trail easier to use and more accessible. Well done, and thanks. I have assumed that...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2022, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,713
Beautiful October Day
Great day! Cruise, drifted the glassy Broads, had lunch, and then to the marina for autumn pull-out. Lucky for a beautiful fall.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-18-2022, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,843
Wind and the Leaves
Chickie: You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it. My father recited a lot pf poetry to us growing up, some good, some less so. near the end of his life, when he did not recall my name, he could still...
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