Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby 2014

Major problem · 11-23-2013, 07:58 PM

I know it's too soon for the ice-in watch but, it's not too early to book your accommodations for the February ice fishing derby. They sell out fast.

If you wait until the last minute, you'll be sleeping in the shanty.

http://www.meredithrotary.org/

I just want to thank you all, on these forums, in advance. The web-cams, weather forecasts, fishing, and "GMC Jimmy - through the ice" reports help me get through the winter months.

WakeboardMom · 11-23-2013, 09:27 PM

Rotary is a fabulous organization! This event is a win-win for Rotary and for the participants. See you there!

donnamatrix · 11-25-2013, 04:39 PM

This year, the Rotarians are building a new trailer for the Derby. Our previous trailer, which was in seriously poor condition, was broken down in the Spring. Thankfully, we have so many folks in the Rotary that know how to build a trailer and install the electric, and the computers, and everything! This will be the 35th year for the Derby. See you there. Follow us on Facebook, too.

HomeWood · 12-02-2013, 05:39 AM

I am going to purchase a ticket, but I will not be able to make it this time. This will be the second derby I will miss in nearly 30 years. My extended family sold the lake house we have had in the family since circa 1960. Both my grandparents have passed and they want to cash in. My immediate family (parents, siblings) and I are not able to meet the asking price. Maybe this isn't the place for this, but I am so upset and don't know how to grieve for something like this.

I love the derby and fully support the rotary that my grandparents were a huge part of for years. Hey, maybe I'll win one of the drawings. I hope it's a fantastic year for the derby!

dpg · 12-02-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HomeWood

I am going to purchase a ticket, but I will not be able to make it this time. This will be the second derby I will miss in nearly 30 years. My extended family sold the lake house we have had in the family since circa 1960. Both my grandparents have passed and they want to cash in. My immediate family (parents, siblings) and I are not able to meet the asking price. Maybe this isn't the place for this, but I am so upset and don't know how to grieve for something like this.

I love the derby and fully support the rotary that my grandparents were a huge part of for years. Hey, maybe I'll win one of the drawings. I hope it's a fantastic year for the derby!

Maybe it's me but I'm not sure how everybody fits into this equation. I'm guessing a piece of the camp is partly your parents (one or the other) if your grandparents have passed? Sucks either way to lose it.

HomeWood · 12-02-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Maybe it's me but I'm not sure how everybody fits into this equation. I'm guessing a piece of the camp is partly your parents (one or the other) if your grandparents have passed? Sucks either way to lose it.

Dad owns 25% of the house and that number was already factored in. It really sucks but at least we get to be done with the extended family for the rest of our lives. That is a positive in all this. Sorry for the side track...

dt5150 · 12-05-2013, 08:54 AM

same thing happened in my family. as soon as my great aunt died, her children had the camps (they had 2 side by side) on the market. it had been in the family since the 50's. they too were just looking to cash in. both sickening and sad. i wish my great aunt had left it to my uncle. he and his wife lived a block away and were the only ones who looked after her as she got older. at least he would have kept it and enjoyed it. and appreciated it!

11-23-2013, 07:58 PM	#1
Major problem Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brockton,Ma, N Conway & Guilford,NH Posts: 53 Thanks: 24 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby 2014 I know it's too soon for the ice-in watch but, it's not too early to book your accommodations for the February ice fishing derby. They sell out fast. If you wait until the last minute, you'll be sleeping in the shanty. http://www.meredithrotary.org/ I just want to thank you all, on these forums, in advance. The web-cams, weather forecasts, fishing, and "GMC Jimmy - through the ice" reports help me get through the winter months.

11-23-2013, 09:27 PM	#2
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Rotary is a fabulous organization! This event is a win-win for Rotary and for the participants. See you there! __________________ MarieM

11-25-2013, 04:39 PM	#3
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Ice Fishing Derby! This year, the Rotarians are building a new trailer for the Derby. Our previous trailer, which was in seriously poor condition, was broken down in the Spring. Thankfully, we have so many folks in the Rotary that know how to build a trailer and install the electric, and the computers, and everything! This will be the 35th year for the Derby. See you there. Follow us on Facebook, too.

12-02-2013, 05:39 AM	#4
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 610 Thanks: 125 Thanked 136 Times in 74 Posts	I am going to purchase a ticket, but I will not be able to make it this time. This will be the second derby I will miss in nearly 30 years. My extended family sold the lake house we have had in the family since circa 1960. Both my grandparents have passed and they want to cash in. My immediate family (parents, siblings) and I are not able to meet the asking price. Maybe this isn't the place for this, but I am so upset and don't know how to grieve for something like this. I love the derby and fully support the rotary that my grandparents were a huge part of for years. Hey, maybe I'll win one of the drawings. I hope it's a fantastic year for the derby!

12-05-2013, 08:54 AM	#7
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	same thing happened in my family. as soon as my great aunt died, her children had the camps (they had 2 side by side) on the market. it had been in the family since the 50's. they too were just looking to cash in. both sickening and sad. i wish my great aunt had left it to my uncle. he and his wife lived a block away and were the only ones who looked after her as she got older. at least he would have kept it and enjoyed it. and appreciated it!

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