And you thought the swim line was bad...

[Grant]

Uh-oh... It's happening (http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/02/13/romney.announce/index.html)...

Nothing personal against the guy, but having a "summer White House" on the Lake would be a real drag. Ask the people of Kennebunkport. I'm sure they've got opinions on the issue. And divers could count on crossing Clark Point off the list of dive sites for a long, long time.

[rander7823]

I have two words for you McCain and Guiliani.
Baseball Mitt doesn't stand an chance even in his own party.

[Dave R]

Can't picture a Mormon being voted in by southern conservatives. I doubt there's much to worry about.

[Grant]

Yeah, I agree with everything stated above, but you know how fickle and unpredictable the American electorate can be. I mean, who would've picked Jimmy Carter? Or the unknown governor of Arkansas? Rudy is ultimately vulnerable because of his personal life, and the fact that he's from New York. Who knows how an Italian Catholic plays in Kansas? Even though he's tough bird, McCain's age may come into play. And, let's face it, Mitt's a handsome fellow. Americans are shallow like that. In the end, I guess it all hinges on who the Dems nominate. And that should be interesting. If you're a junkie like me, this is a treat. Pass the popcorn. And my 'No Mitt' stance is purely selfish and entirely Lake-oriented.

[Gilligan]

Nothing personal against the guy, but having a "summer White House" on the Lake would be a real drag.

Mitt would help settle the speed debate. 45 mph could be a bit conservative for him. As long as the only GFBL near his place is his or his guests'.

What will the NH politicians do with lake speed limits if they discover that the potential President of the USA likes boating over 45 mph?

Ought to make things interesting.

[fatlazyless]

...that's right, yessuh....that's right...well yuh know I can remember running into the Marvin Bush entourage, President Bush's kid brother, in the lobby of the main Meredith Village Savings Bank back in August of '00, and thinking President George W Bush....no way....absolutely positively absolutely no way will that happen...and look where we are today.

Hey, Romney I hear, is good at doing one waterski only, dock starts, so that his hair does not get at all messed up. And that is something important for a politician! Way-to-go, Mitt!

[mcdude]

.. .... so that his hair does not get at all messed up. And that is something important for a politician!
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8919/smilielolbd4.gifFLL...you crack me up....

Can you picture it now....Mitt vs. Hillary?

http://www.abestweb.com/smilies/dancing.gif

[John A. Birdsall]

Can't wait, White house will turn to be lavender, and we will have our first "first Husband" but not to worry about him, he will be busy keeping the interns in shape.

[jrc]

Mitt doesn't have a chance to win. But we have to suffer through this summer, the primary isn't until spring 2008. As a leading candidate, he will have a full secret service detail. Now, if the guy wins the primary we'll have a yet another summer. But at least in 2010 it will be all clear.

[Grant]

Mitt doesn't have a chance to win. But we have to suffer through this summer, the primary isn't until spring 2008. As a leading candidate, he will have a full secret service detail. Now, if the guy wins the primary we'll have a yet another summer. But at least in 2010 it will be all clear.

You're right...but, hopefully, the demands of the campaign trail will keep him and the entourage on the road elsewhere... ;)

[secondcurve]

I can't tell you how hard this is to say, but I'd rather have Hillary become the next president of the US if it meant my beloved and relatively undiscovered (I did say relatively) Wolfeboro would not be turned into a Circus. Just close your eyes and picture Wolfeboro being highlighted on World News Tonight as legions of news folks follow Mitt around for his summer vacation? Talk about ugly! Thank God Mitt is a Mormon and a flip flopper (not quite to Kerry's level, but closing quickly), two factors which should limit his broad appeal to the US electorate.

[Coolbreeze]

As I sit here in a ice storm in Pa, I agree with Grant and secondcurve that if Mitt is elected the town will become a mess. I vision it to be like the 4th of July everyday, except satellite trucks rather than parade floats. Imagine all the loonies that would show up to "see the sights". The one good thing about it would be our rental rate out at the island house will be increased!
I'll pitch this idea, if he wins, cut back the taxes on the local people (landowners) and use the newly introduced revenue to the town to make up for the reductions. How about designating a media friendly area where all media park their trucks and pitch tents. Stage the area by the town dump or the sewage treatment plant.

[Grant]

Here's a visual that will surely torpedo the entire campaign:

"Reporting live from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, this is Katie Couric."

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Coolbreeze]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Not her!

[dpg]

I'm from Mass, he won't win!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Weirs guy]

Katie on the big lake?? I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

There is an awful lot of "unelectable" candidates running around right now, so I guess a Mormon Governor of Mass has as good of a chance as an untested Senator named "Obama", a female senator from New York, ect. Not that they aren't qualified, but they certainly aren't WASP material like we are used to.

[Sunrise Point]

I agree with DPG, he won't (I hope, I hope) win.

I didn't like him at all as a governor. He didn't spend much time in MA when he was governor.

[Frdxplorer]

The Winnipesaukee Whitehouse... good night nurse.:rolleye2:

I might be wrong... but I don't think the protection he is afforded this summer will be actual secret service. I think that is only given once someone has secured the nomination. But having said that, I am sure his campaign will probably hire some sort of protection.

As for his chances... I am pretty nervous. His backing has been growing among House of Representative members including the former speaker. He is also the most conservative among the bunch save for Sam Brownback, but his campaign hasn't gotten much traction yet. You don't suppose that he would be far sighted enough to realize that the town will be forever altered (even after he is president) and stay away so he has a peaceful place to retire do you?

[RI Swamp Yankee]

Due to National security concerns, the office of HomeLand Security announced today that The Lake will be closed to all boating for the summer of 2007. The Mt. Washington will be allowed to make one weekly trip only after baggage and passenger screening equipment is in place and certified at each port of call.
.
.
.
;)

[Mee-n-Mac]

So is it time to start the eminent domain proceedings ? We could hold the next FF at the house formerly owned by the almost next president of the US. :devil:

[Grant]

Katie on the big lake?? I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

You know, that term has never been applied more appropriately. ;)

[michael c]

" I can't tell you how hard this is to say, but I'd rather have Hillary become the next president of the US "

Second curve , I don't know you and I am a newbie here,,,but please DO NOT EVER SAY THAT AGAIN ......the hair stood up on the nape of my neck just reading those disgusting words !!!

Thank you
Mike :)

[Chris Craft]

I would not worry about him becoming the next Pres. I would worry about all the rules that they will impose out front of his house for "security". When Kerry was running they had to remove a LARGE number of moorings from out in front of their Nantucket Home.

[mg2107]

As big a mess as Wolfeboro is now in the summer time , I don't think you would notice that much difference if it were to become the summer white house.

[secondcurve]

MG2107:

I spent a lot of time in Kennebunkport during Bush 1's first term and all I can say is you have no idea. It would be a disaster if something similar happened in Wolfeboro. Fortunately, I don't think Rommney has what it takes, but if the wind blows correctly it is not out of the question. I'll say it again, if it came down to Hillary and Romney I'd go with Hillary......I just got that throw up taste in my mouth.........but what other choice would I have?

[BBS2]

I have to agree with the other massfolk. Mitt doesn't stand a chance.
I think John Edward should be our candidate...the psychic, not the politician:laugh: I mean:laugh: , he couldn't be any worse:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Coolbreeze]

I was talking to a friend of mine in the secret service and he has been assigned to the Mitt Detail. He said they are gearing up with six wave runners combat ready, a boston whaler with twin johnsons and a 50 cal. machine gun, plus depth charge racks on the deck.
They will be setting a perimeter within a 5 mile area around the Mitt compound and Wolfeboro for a no fly- no boating area when he is arriving and departing, which the times of such will be kept confidential. A no fly zone during cocktail hours and his booze cruises will start a 4pm on thursdays afternnoons continuing each day until Monday. Boaters cruising during the alotted 2 hour public boating period are allowed in the area, but aren't allowed to face or look at his compound for the fear of the public seeing Mitt skinny dipping with Monica Lewinski.

[mg2107]

How could the summer gridlock be any worse than it is now.Just maybe Romney's election might bring improvements in traffic routing etc.

[codeman671]

He said they are gearing up with six wave runners combat ready

Where can I get one of those??? That would be great for those Saturday trips to the Weirs.

On a serious note, where is his house located? I don't go towards Wolfeboro that often so I don't know which palace is his.

[webmaster]

I don't know which palace is his.http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=10186&size=big

[KWilliams]

"Live Free or Die" ?? You guys need to be thinking Republican.

[mcdude]

...Don....you're fast! Here's another by fpartri
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/503/medium/7Rommney_Residence.jpg
located near the area of Clark Pt.

[LIforrelaxin]

I might be wrong... but I don't think the protection he is afforded this summer will be actual secret service. I think that is only given once someone has secured the nomination. But having said that, I am sure his campaign will probably hire some sort of protection.



It appears Frdxplorer is correct.... from the wbsite

http://www.secretservice.gov/protection.shtml

The secret service becomes involved with a "Major presidential and vice presidential candidates, and their spouses within 120 days of a general presidential election"

SO this summer it would be a private protection service..........

[Pineedles]

I am so glad I live on the northern part of the lake. Outside of the SHOOT to Kill Zone.:D

[Coolbreeze]

The secret service is doing criminal history checks on all the lakes region citizens and visitors, they will be relocating any "questionable" people or known trouble makers to the northern end of the lake. Then they will be placing devices on their ankles that will trip an alarm should they venture back to the Wolfeboro area. At that point the violators will be shot or tarred and feathered... or both.

[Coolbreeze]

They also are reading this as I write...hold on a second someone is at my front door....

[Weirs guy]

The secret service is doing criminal history checks on all the lakes region citizens and visitors, they will be relocating any "questionable" people or known trouble makers to the northern end of the lake. Then they will be placing devices on their ankles that will trip an alarm should they venture back to the Wolfeboro area. At that point the violators will be shot or tarred and feathered... or both.


I've heard a rumor that the Weirs is to be relocated over the ice to Long Island so Mitt doens't have to see it when he's out on his boat.:D

[Argie's Wife]

I was living in Wells, ME when Bush got elected (Sr. - not W.)

There wasn't a huge change, really - Walker's Point was off-limits unless you had a badge or were already cleared to go thru (i.e. you lived in the area). It didn't really change K'port all that much - if anything, I think it helped the economy a good bit because it gave the small town more exposure. The small town is still a small town after all the hubbub.

That being said...

Ol' Mitt doesn't stand a chance... he might get a nice office position or something, but I can't see us electing a president with the name "Mitt"....

[fatlazyless]

High school valedictorian, eagle scout, Harvard MBA, Governor of Massachusetts 2003-2007, one wife since '68, four sons, and an always-perfect head of hair. If he can get the communication-talking thing going on, he just might do it. (...plus, Wolfeboro is a far-a-way foreign port.)

Maybe you want to google 'Mitt Romney Wikipedia' for his biography?

[rander7823]

After watching Al at the Oscar's last night. I think he is just waiting for Hillary and Obama to alienate everyone and he'll step in to pick up the pieces. Maybe he'll ask Bill to be VP just to tick Hillary off.:laugh:

[secondcurve]

Fatlazyless:

I think he has 5-sons and you shouldn't forget that he founded Bain Capital. Despite an impressive background, he still won't get my vote since he started running for President the month after he was sworn in on Beacon Hill. It's too bad he didn't take the time to try and fix some of the problems facing the Commonwealth.

[Grant]

Not to be an alarmist, but this isn't encouraging...

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/03/conservatives.ap/index.html

[beagle]

What that article failed to mention is that Romney recruited and paid for travel and lodging for a bunch of college students to attend the poll according to Thursday's New York Times. Here's an excerpt from the Times article:

"...Romney campaign nonetheless is paying for three vans, scores of registration fees and at least a half dozen hotel rooms to pack collegiate supporters into the event...Romney campaign planned to have at least 225 student volunteers at the event with 90% living close enough to eliminate the need for housing or transportation. Last year the event drew more than 4,000 activists. But only about 600 people, mostly students, participated in the poll...."
"Stephen Dewey, a student at Harvard, said he had recruited seven students who support Mr. Romney to travel to the conference in a van provided by the campaign. "For those of you who have never been, it is a great opportunity (especially when it is free)," said an email message circulated by Mr. Dewey."

So, I guess you can't read too much into that result! :laugh:

[beagle]

Sorry, I missed one more juicy bit from the Times article.

Matthew C. Hall, youth chairman of the Michigan Republican Party said that he had tried to get other campaigns to provide buses too, but none were willing. "I would expect Romney will do pretty well in the straw poll because his campaign is the one we are seeing investing so much money and energy into it," Mr. Hall, who said he was not affiliated with any primary campaign, wrote in an email message. "The response we've seen from students in Michigan is that regardless of who they are supporting for president, they are more than willing to take a free trip to the conference if all they have to do in return is wear a shirt and vote for him in a straw poll."