The MOUNT Shakedown Cruise

[CanisLupusArctos]

A few minutes ago I saw the M/S Mount Washington enroute from Center Harbor to Weirs. Signs of spring!

[trfour]

You're right CLA, just checked the cam and found a little different view!

[webmaster]

A few minutes ago I saw the M/S Mount Washington enroute from Center Harbor to Weirs. Signs of spring!Apparently it was the Shakedown Cruise for the Shakedown Cruise tomorrow (Monday, 10 am). A bunch of Forum members will be aboard so look for some reports and pictures here. Of course you can follow it live on the Mount Cam (http://www.cruisenh.com/mountcam.html). Hope for dry weather.

[WeirsBeachBoater]

I think it was trick photography! Must have been old photos, CLA and our esteemed Webmaster are trying to form a conspiracy theory. The Crew of the Mount would never sneak her out for their own secret cruise. ;)

[webmaster]

The Crew of the Mount would never sneak her outIs it ever possible to "sneak" out a 230 foot 750 ton ship? ;)

[WeirsBeachBoater]

Not since the internet......... See you tomorrow Don

[ILoveWinnipesaukee]

Just checked the Anchor Marine CAM, the Mount is not in her dock position as of yet this morning. :confused:

Yesterday could have been a test run for today. With Mother's Day on Sunday, they need her guest ready by then. Hope the economy turns around so she can stay active past this season.

[webmaster]

Just checked the Anchor Marine CAM, the Mount is not in her dock position as of yet this morning. :confused:The shakedown cruise leaves from Center Harbor this morning.

[Pineedles]

Look who was on the 2008 shakedown cruise. Lower left hand part of the picture, with camera in hand. It's our Webmaster, are you on this morning's cruise Don?

[SIKSUKR]

Here's WMUR's small story on the shakedown.

http://www.wmur.com/news/19361142/detail.html

[Rattlesnake Gal]

It was quite and honor and an immense pleasure to be invited to the 2009 Shakedown Cruise.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/511/medium/05-04-09_059-2.jpg
Captain Paul Smith "Smitty" and our Webmaster, Don.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

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It was nice to see WeirsBeachBoater dressed for his boating duties.

[Rattlesnake Guy]

Due to the good fortune of my marital status, and an understanding boss, I had the great pleasure to cruse with an impressive collection of New Hampshire citizens today. It was an experience I will not soon forget. Who would have thought being flanked by marine patrol with lights going would have been such a positive experience. Being on the Mount always makes me proud to be from New Hampshire and today was especially the case. If you have not had "the front row seat" to the best of New Hampshire lately, I highly recommend it.

[Bizer]

Here are the forum members that were present: Bizer, CanisLupusArctos, Island Girl, WeirsBeachBoater, Rattlesnake Gal, Rattlesnake Guy, and Webmaster.
http://www.bizer.com/lwmountw/dsc_1540a.jpg

[eillac@dow]

Thanks for the pic. After reading so many posts...I have these pics in my head of who every one is.....You all suprised me! A great picture. Thank you.

As a matter of fact....I was married on the Mount 18 years ago TODAY! May 4th 1991!

[webmaster]

Here are a few of my pictures from the shakedown cruise today. It was a nice calm day out on the lake and fun to have so many forum members to enjoy the ride with. As usual the Mount is in excellent condition and ready to go for this season.

During the presentations they announced that the Mount Washington owners have acquired the Mini-Mount (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514) (Little Mount). They aren't sure what they will do with it yet but it will be docked at either Weirs Beach or Meredith. The builder and previous owner of the Mini-Mount spoke and was grateful that the Mini-Mount would be maintained and preserved. I have a video of his remarks and will try to post that soon.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/511/medium/100_3325.jpg
Bizer, Rattlesnake Guy, Island Girl, Rattlesnake Gal, Webmaster, CanisLupusArctos and WeirsBeachBoater

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/511/medium/100_3320.JPG
Captain Smith and Rattlesnake Gal

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Governor Lynch works the crowd

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/511/medium/100_3310.JPG

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Today's Citizen article (http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090505/GJNEWS02/705059858/-1/CITIZEN)

"Today is a great first omen as to what the season will look like," Lynch said.

I sure hope so!

[Justenuff]

Thanks for the great pictures and links.
Makes me sad that we won't be able to sail this year.
At least we have a week vacation in August.

[gtxrider]

I loved the pictures! Thanks, I know it was hard work dragging yourselves on board for the shake down cruise.;)

[tis]

I loved seeing the pictures too! Thanks for posting them! What I want to know is why the rest of us didn't get invited too????? (Just kidding.)

[SIKSUKR]

We were well represented.What a good looking crew!

[Moss Creek Media]

I was on the Shakedown cruise as well, it was fun. Actually got a sun burn :(

Kirk

[Rattlesnake Guy]

Kirk,
Was talking about you while on the cruise. Wondered how cool would it be for them to let you go up on the roof in the middle of the ship to take one of your fabulous shots while in the broads. Panoramic view of the boat, lake and mountains.

[Wolfeboro_Baja]

Nice pictures!! It's always nice to see some faces to put with the forum names!! I was also trying to keep tabs on the Mount webcam during the shakedown cruise in between working.

One question though; I thought the Mount webcam was a motion cam. Am I wrong? Looks like the images update every 40 mins. or so. Please straighten me out! :)

[webmaster]

I thought the Mount webcam was a motion cam. Am I wrong? Looks like the images update every 40 mins. or so. Please straighten me out! :)The Mount Cam uploads a picture periodically. I'm not sure what the exact interval is. I doubt that the wireless WAN connection it uses could support multiple streaming connections.

[webmaster]

I was on the Shakedown cruise as well, it was fun. Actually got a sun burn :(

KirkI wish I knew you were there Kirk. I'm sure all the forum members there would have liked to meet and chat with you. Your panos were a topic of our conversation during the cruise. Maybe we'll see you next year.

[trfour]

and Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day Cruise as seen on the Weather Cam. ;)

[webmaster]

Here are some of the remarks made during the Shakedown Cruise.

The presentations of the 2009 registration and certifications by the Marine Patrol and Fire Marshall:

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The announcement of the transfer of ownership of the "Little Mount" (AKA Mini-Mount) to the owners of the M/S Mount Washington including comments by Jack Miller:

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