Ice on the lake in Alton [Archive]

RLW

12-10-2009, 09:12 AM

I noticed when viewing the Spencer Hughes web cam yesterday that snow was all over the lake. Guess one would say the lake has started the freezing process.:)

robmac

12-10-2009, 09:50 AM

I am already praying for ice out!

RLW

12-10-2009, 11:15 AM

I am already praying for ice out!

No we need the ice for all those that really enjoy the winter sports and fun. The boaters and swimmers had their time now it's time for others to enjoy their fun times like me which is short. I love plowing snow.:)

Ropetow

12-10-2009, 11:24 AM

I don't exactly like plowing snow, or removing snow in any way, especially the concrete we had yesterday, but I love winter...skiing...and enjoying Alton Winter Carnival. Being a New Englander means to me learning to love each season and its beauty.

Chubbs

12-10-2009, 01:46 PM

I could not have said it any better. The lake has so much to offer in the winter. A fun and SAFE winter to all. And Merry Christmas!!

Would someone please post a link to the Spencer Hughes web cam? Thanks

granitebox

12-10-2009, 01:47 PM

Until you move somewhere where there simply isn't snow, I'm not sure you can ever fully appreciate a nice snowstorm.

BoulderBronco

12-10-2009, 02:32 PM

Sweet. Getting excited. Isn't there usualy an ice in thread? You know, posting stuff like this and reports around the lake? If there is not a thread started lets start an official Ice In thread. I for one, living in Colorado would appreciate updates, pictures, etc. in one easy to find post. I don't want to start a post if there is already one around. I just couldn't find anything with the search.

riverat

12-10-2009, 04:12 PM

http://http://www.spencerhughes.com/altoncam/?justshowme=true (http://www.spencerhughes.com/altoncam/?justshowme=true)

NoBozo

12-10-2009, 04:22 PM

http://http://www.spencerhughes.com/altoncam/?justshowme=true (http://www.spencerhughes.com/altoncam/?justshowme=true)

I've been trying this link all day. Even Googled "Spencer Hughes WebCam" to see if there was a better link. NO Go. Java just goes around an around for a minute or two and then I get an Error..OR my computer Locks Up. Any ideas how to fix this? :confused: NB

RLW

12-10-2009, 04:29 PM

Try this one as I just tried it and it works without any difficulties. click to view (http://www.spencerhughes.com/altoncam/)

NoBozo

12-10-2009, 04:35 PM

RLW

12-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Thanks RW. Just tried it and same results. No go. It must be in my security settings or something. I just checked Java and I have the latest. My WeirsCam, MountCam and WolfeCam all work almost instantly. :) NB

I can't help any more, but I just tried it again and mine also says error (something) but comes up and right now it is a great picture with the lights on the bandstand out in the lake. Must be a setting on your system but not being savvy on them I can't help any more. Someone will come along and tell ya what to check so keep checking in.:)

trfour

12-10-2009, 06:36 PM

Double check your browser add ons and make sure they are up to date.
Adobe Flash player, and Air.

Everything is working fine from Dallas/Fort Worth. :look: :)

bocooee

12-10-2009, 08:01 PM

I've been trying this link all day. Even Googled "Spencer Hughes WebCam" to see if there was a better link. NO Go. Java just goes around an around for a minute or two and then I get an Error..OR my computer Locks Up. Any ideas how to fix this? :confused: NB

I couldn,t get this until I updated my java..... hope this helped

RLW

12-10-2009, 08:35 PM

This was taken this evening at 8:29 PMclick to view (http://i45.tinypic.com/2m2uy55.jpg)

NoBozo

12-10-2009, 09:17 PM

This was taken this evening at 8:29 PMclick to view (http://i45.tinypic.com/2m2uy55.jpg)

Is that a link or just a snapshot. Just wondering. NB

RLW

12-11-2009, 05:59 AM

Is that a link or just a snapshot. Just wondering. NB

Picture taken off of the web cam. I was just trying to make you jealous showing you what you are missing.:laugh:

Jeanzb1

12-11-2009, 08:08 AM

QUOTE: "Until you move somewhere where there simply isn't snow, I'm not sure you can ever fully appreciate a nice snowstorm." That was from GraniteBox.

Sitting down here in Florida looking at the ocean with one eye and with the other eye I'm watching television and this massive snowstorm up north..........

AND WE ARE SOOOOOO ENVIOUS.

:confused::confused::confused:And to top it off, it's Christmas, and all decorations down here are artificial and we're wearing shorts and tank-tops.
Something isn't right with this picture!

RLW

12-11-2009, 09:56 AM

What the ice looks like this morning

Lakesrider

12-12-2009, 08:15 AM

Guess it's getting time to put the circulators in at the docks in Wolfeboro....:eek:

RLW

12-12-2009, 08:50 AM

Guess it's getting time to put the circulators in at the docks in Wolfeboro....:eek:

Below shows open water.

Collybus

12-12-2009, 09:14 PM

There are lots of pilots in the region watching and waiting for the lake to freeze enough for the guys to open the iceport!

NHgirl

12-12-2009, 09:41 PM

Thanks for the photos and updates on ice.

ApS

12-13-2009, 03:01 AM

"...AND WE ARE SOOOOOO ENVIOUS.

:confused::confused::confused:And to top it off, it's Christmas, and all decorations down here are artificial and we're wearing shorts and tank-tops.
Something isn't right with this picture...!"
Near me are Ospreys on a nest raising a family, but if there's anything "un-Christmasy" down here, it's all these Pelicans! :emb: