Acknowledgement from the Mt Washington

rgilfert · 10-05-2014, 07:53 AM

If you are fortunate enough to have the Mt Washington occasionally pass by close-at-hand during one of it's evening cruises .... you may want to try this for your children/grandchildren (not to mention for yourself). Four years ago the previous owner of our place shared that when the Mount passes by at night .... if you frantically blink your deck lights as it goes by they will (most times) train the search lights on you and flash them! The following pictures captures this happening with us on Sept 5th. Note the two bright lights illuminated in the center picture. Very cool .... and the kids (and my wife) love it! Give 'er a shot.

jkjoshuatree · 10-05-2014, 08:03 AM

...when it passes by on her evening route.

There are several families here on Bear that do it but we go one step further and blow those silly blue horns you can get at carnivals.

And yes...she does reply in turn with her horn.

tis · 10-05-2014, 10:33 AM

That is great. I remember the first time I went on the Mt. at night and was surprised when we went by Rattlesnake that all the islanders blinked their lights. I was unaware that they did so until that trip.

Rich · 10-06-2014, 09:20 AM

Maybe they just think that you are in distress, so they are training their spotlight on you to check you out with their binoculars. Then flash the lights back when they see your smilling facing watching them.

JMR · 10-07-2014, 04:31 PM

We always try to blink when the Mount goes by at night. Everyone seems to enjoy the response from the Mount. Too bad it is only a few more times this season

BroadHopper · 10-07-2014, 05:47 PM

As far back as I remember, the 50's, it was a tradition in the family to flash the outside flood lights a number of times and the Mount will respond!

I sure miss the sound of those old diesel engines. The CATS are wicked quiet!

Barney Bear · 10-10-2014, 04:20 PM

We have been flashing the Mount for all of the 47 seasons we have been at our place on East Bear Island. She used to flash back with her searchlight. She now signals with two small lights located below the pilot house. Our guests look forward to viewing this "ritual" during their visit. Thank you, Captain.

skprbob · 10-11-2014, 08:35 PM

You're welcome, Barney. Flashing things like porch or dock lights is great, and we'll usually respond with our bridge wing floodlights or our searchlight. It's a great tradition we're happy to continue!

There are a few folks that hit us with a bright spotlight aimed at the wheelhouse. Such a light ruins night vision and we try to discourage those by not responding.

JMR · 10-13-2014, 03:45 PM

Skprbob-Please pass on thanks to the crew from those of us at Rattlesnake Island for all of the flashing. Seeing you go by is always noticed and appreciated. The Mount is one of the wonders of the lake and is to be treasured.

We try to wave in the daytime and will be flashing at you at night!!

From the tikibar

Misty Blue · 10-15-2014, 02:07 PM

Skiprbob:

Pine Island Guy has some cool plans to "light up your night" next year! You will enjoy it!

Misty Blue

VitaBene · 10-16-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JMR

Skprbob-Please pass on thanks to the crew from those of us at Rattlesnake Island for all of the flashing. Seeing you go by is always noticed and appreciated. The Mount is one of the wonders of the lake and is to be treasured.

We try to wave in the daytime and will be flashing at you at night!!

From the tikibar

... what kind of flashing happens at the Tiki Bar??

upthesaukee · 10-16-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

... what kind of flashing happens at the Tiki Bar??

... it is about as bright as a "full moon".

10-05-2014, 07:53 AM	#1
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	Acknowledgement from the Mt Washington If you are fortunate enough to have the Mt Washington occasionally pass by close-at-hand during one of it's evening cruises .... you may want to try this for your children/grandchildren (not to mention for yourself). Four years ago the previous owner of our place shared that when the Mount passes by at night .... if you frantically blink your deck lights as it goes by they will (most times) train the search lights on you and flash them! The following pictures captures this happening with us on Sept 5th. Note the two bright lights illuminated in the center picture. Very cool .... and the kids (and my wife) love it! Give 'er a shot. Attached Images

10-05-2014, 08:03 AM	#2
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	We Do The Same Thing... ...when it passes by on her evening route. There are several families here on Bear that do it but we go one step further and blow those silly blue horns you can get at carnivals. And yes...she does reply in turn with her horn. __________________ Dream out loud.

10-06-2014, 09:20 AM	#4
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 68 Thanked 341 Times in 231 Posts	Maybe they just think that you are in distress, so they are training their spotlight on you to check you out with their binoculars. Then flash the lights back when they see your smilling facing watching them. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

10-07-2014, 04:31 PM	#5
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Nice touch We always try to blink when the Mount goes by at night. Everyone seems to enjoy the response from the Mount. Too bad it is only a few more times this season

10-07-2014, 05:47 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Tradition As far back as I remember, the 50's, it was a tradition in the family to flash the outside flood lights a number of times and the Mount will respond! I sure miss the sound of those old diesel engines. The CATS are wicked quiet! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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10-05-2014, 10:33 AM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,405 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	That is great. I remember the first time I went on the Mt. at night and was surprised when we went by Rattlesnake that all the islanders blinked their lights. I was unaware that they did so until that trip.

10-10-2014, 04:20 PM	#7
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Flashing the Mount We have been flashing the Mount for all of the 47 seasons we have been at our place on East Bear Island. She used to flash back with her searchlight. She now signals with two small lights located below the pilot house. Our guests look forward to viewing this "ritual" during their visit. Thank you, Captain.

10-11-2014, 08:35 PM	#8
skprbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 19 Mile Bay Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	flashers You're welcome, Barney. Flashing things like porch or dock lights is great, and we'll usually respond with our bridge wing floodlights or our searchlight. It's a great tradition we're happy to continue! There are a few folks that hit us with a bright spotlight aimed at the wheelhouse. Such a light ruins night vision and we try to discourage those by not responding.

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10-13-2014, 03:45 PM	#9
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Thank you Skprbob-Please pass on thanks to the crew from those of us at Rattlesnake Island for all of the flashing. Seeing you go by is always noticed and appreciated. The Mount is one of the wonders of the lake and is to be treasured. We try to wave in the daytime and will be flashing at you at night!! From the tikibar

10-15-2014, 02:07 PM	#10
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Wait till you see.... Skiprbob: Pine Island Guy has some cool plans to "light up your night" next year! You will enjoy it! Misty Blue