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Forum: Site Support Forum 10-15-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
Posted By Captain Bob
Actually, I sometimes toss in some loose lingo to...

Actually, I sometimes toss in some loose lingo to make my writing seem more relaxed. But you're not off the hook yourself - I might do some research as to when we started thinking we had to add the...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 10-12-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,224
Posted By Captain Bob
Wow! I've been on this forum since...

Wow!

I've been on this forum since mid-summer, but I hadn't read this thread yet. I did notice the name "Nadia's" come up a lot. Woosh!! A little overwhelming.

I've worked for the government...
Forum: Site Support Forum 10-12-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,178
Posted By Captain Bob
Hey, I must be too new. Nobody has aggravated me...

Hey, I must be too new. Nobody has aggravated me yet.
Forum: History 10-12-2006, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,929
Posted By Captain Bob
That's what the Lake is really all about - being...

That's what the Lake is really all about - being out there, seeing it, experiencing it. Really, that's why I don't update my camp too much, I don't want it to become a second house where I'm inside...
Forum: History 10-12-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,929
Posted By Captain Bob
See? That's why I think I made the right...

See? That's why I think I made the right decision and baled on being a rookie camp counselor! Hope you had good counselors.
Forum: Getting Here 10-12-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,593
Posted By Captain Bob
Dang! Last time I saw it for sale, seems like...

Dang! Last time I saw it for sale, seems like the price was low enough to consider just having some kind of fun with it. At the price they want now, you'd HAVE to tear it down and build something...
Forum: History 10-12-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,379
Posted By Captain Bob
Skprbob, I realize I should know this, but...

Skprbob,

I realize I should know this, but is the Sophie C still in operation? As a kid 50's/60'5, it was always the Mount, The Sophie C, and the Doris E, plus some lake speed boats like the Miss...
Forum: Getting Here 10-09-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,593
Posted By Captain Bob
chip, Somebody stop me before I buy that...

chip,

Somebody stop me before I buy that place!

Capt
Forum: General Discussion 10-08-2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,268
Posted By Captain Bob
Glad to meet you, ToW!

Ha! Ha! I'm first to respond to ToW! Just happened to be on-line before getting dressed for church. I'm new - you're apparently NOT new - glad to meet you, ToW!

Captain Bob
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 10-08-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,626
Posted By Captain Bob
But I thought I'd make it to Waldo Pepper's

Kind of like life - I figured I had lots of time to make it to Walso Pepper's (I've never been) - now I find out it's today, or next year! Don't know if we'll be making the drive up! Anyway, I did...
Forum: History 10-08-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,929
Posted By Captain Bob
Have you noticed, and I'm sure you have, that it...

Have you noticed, and I'm sure you have, that it never gets "old"? The variations and nuances make every mountain or lake "encounter" a new experience. It's great to see something you never saw...
Forum: History 10-06-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,929
Posted By Captain Bob
That is so great to hear. I'm really glad. ...

That is so great to hear. I'm really glad.
Captain Bob
Forum: Getting Here 10-06-2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,593
Posted By Captain Bob
[QUOTE=chipj29]A couple notes. First of all, I...

[QUOTE=chipj29]A couple notes. First of all, I grew up in Lynnfield, almost directly across the street from the big white rock at PB's BP station. Used to pedal down there for a 25 cent Fanta orange...
Forum: Getting Here 10-06-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,593
Posted By Captain Bob
Wow! I've got to read that a few more times! ...

Wow! I've got to read that a few more times! From Lynn, our half-way point WAS Lake Massebeisic, where we usually stopped for a picnic lunch.

And our destination was the same as yours - Lake...
Forum: Getting Here 10-05-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,593
Posted By Captain Bob
From Lynn, Mass to the Lake in the 50's

I've been trying to recreate how my Dad drove to Gilford from Lynn, Mass in the mid-50's. What I remember is the big white rock next to Purley Burrill's gas station in Lynnfield; Rte 114; Rte 28...
Forum: History 10-05-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,929
Posted By Captain Bob
Camp Lawrence in the 60's

Back in about 1966, my friend and I were going to be camp counselors at Camp Lawrence. We were in high school - we signed up with a guy in Lynn, Mass - and sure enough we caught the Camp Lawrence...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-05-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,658
Posted By Captain Bob
Hey! My "lake house" has 2x4 exposed roof...

Hey! My "lake house" has 2x4 exposed roof rafters, one door, and no wall insulation. Who needs an architect?

Or, am I a little behind the times....
Forum: History 10-05-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,379
Posted By Captain Bob
skprbob and carguy - So glad I tossed out...

skprbob and carguy -

So glad I tossed out my recollection of twin 650-horse diesels, and almost 25 mph! Looks like my memory wasn't THAT far off.

carguy - You have the same EXACT...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 09-28-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,369
Posted By Captain Bob
Car Guy - I love the IDEA of the Tilton Diner -...

Car Guy - I love the IDEA of the Tilton Diner - but last week my wife and I went there, and there was months of heavy DUST BUNNIES on top of the 20-foot guitar hanging from the main ceiling. Watch...
Forum: History 09-28-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,379
Posted By Captain Bob
Know what I don't understand? I kind of remember...

Know what I don't understand? I kind of remember that the mount had "twin 650-horse-power diesels". That's only 1300 horse-power for such a large boat that can go 25 knots or so - and some small...
Forum: General Discussion 09-28-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 24,317
Posted By Captain Bob
Count me in with the no-controversy group. Good...

Count me in with the no-controversy group. Good idea to blur the names, since some folks may be uncomfortable - no harm to others! By the way - if you zoom in REAL close on me, if you know which...
Forum: History 09-23-2006, 08:27 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 212,374
Posted By Captain Bob
Thank you, carguy! You are the virtual...

Thank you, carguy! You are the virtual encyclopedia! After 50 years, you're the first person to tell me that my guess was correct! Yes, the spot you mention is where I found the old tower "foot"...
Forum: History 09-20-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 212,374
Posted By Captain Bob
Thanks to SteveA for starting this string, and...

Thanks to SteveA for starting this string, and all the great input! I've always loved Lake Shore Park history. You know the wooden water tower above the rail bed? I've always wondered whether it...
Forum: History 09-20-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 144,822
Posted By Captain Bob
CarGuy, I specifically was a regular user of thet...

CarGuy, I specifically was a regular user of thet hilly, deep-cut path from the railroad bed up to that Jogn by the split rock. Not that this has much to do with the old rail bed! But I've also...
Forum: History 09-20-2006, 09:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 144,822
Posted By Captain Bob
What I remember the community outhouses at Lake...

What I remember the community outhouses at Lake Shore Park being called is "Johns". And when we'd carry the steel-with-ceramic-coating "pot" from the camp to empty it in the "John", we'd say we were...
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