Winnipesaukee Forum https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/ Dedicated to Lake Winnipesaukee and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:18:43 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Winnipesaukee Forum https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/ Low flying helicopters with spotlights https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30553&goto=newpost Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:12:35 GMT Anyone know what is going on around Paugus bay - 10:05pm tonight two low flying helicopters with spotlights on loooking around the edges of Paugus bay mostly on union Ave side Anyone know what is going on around Paugus bay - 10:05pm tonight two low flying helicopters with spotlights on loooking around the edges of Paugus bay mostly on union Ave side ]]> General Discussion AC2717 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30553 Mini Split Opinion in Seasonal Cottages https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30552&goto=newpost Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:42:50 GMT Does anyone have a mini-split system in a seasonal house that you close down for the winter? Since these systems do have condensation drains I'm curious if that creates an issue once the house temp becomes the same temp as the outside during the winter and something in these units is susceptible to freezing.

Thank you. ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance feb https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30552 rechargeable battery back https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30551&goto=newpost Sun, 31 May 2026 12:29:38 GMT I am thinking of getting a rechargeable battery pack big enough to run the pump and refrigerator in the event of a power outage. They are relatively rare on Bear.

I'll put a soft start adapter on the pump to minimize the load needed at start up. The stove is propane.

Because this will (hopefully) be used infrequently, I am looking for ease of annual maintenance, hence staying away from a generator that needs oil changes and fuel drained annually. I'm also not a fan of the constant noise of a typical generator.

I don't need to power the whole house.

Anyone go this route and/or have suggestions? ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Garcia https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30551 Welch Power https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30550&goto=newpost Sat, 30 May 2026 09:17:26 GMT Power is down on Welch Island at least on the West side. It went down around 4:30 AM today. Dan Power is down on Welch Island at least on the West side. It went down around 4:30 AM today.

Dan ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance ishoot308 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30550 Contractor to do structural beam work and bathroom remodel https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30549&goto=newpost Fri, 29 May 2026 21:53:40 GMT Hi Everyone, I am looking for recommendations for contractors in the Laconia/Gilford/Meredith area who can gut my bathroom, replace a rotted bathroom floor damaged by a toilet leak, and then install a new bathroom. Unfortunately, we also discovered that the support beams holding up the... Hi Everyone,

I am looking for recommendations for contractors in the Laconia/Gilford/Meredith area who can gut my bathroom, replace a rotted bathroom floor damaged by a toilet leak, and then install a new bathroom.

Unfortunately, we also discovered that the support beams holding up the cottage are sagging due to inadequate support, so I need a contractor to jack up the house, add additional supports to the existing beams, and install additional beams.

We also discovered cracks in the chimney that need to be repaired.

Any recommendations you can make would be really appreciated! ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Grey Goose https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30549 <![CDATA[M'boro Haffners now Exxon?]]> https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30548&goto=newpost Fri, 29 May 2026 19:52:37 GMT Got some gas at the Haffners in Moultonboro (by Redding Lane) and the charge card transaction reads Exxon En(ergy)... Got some gas at the Haffners in Moultonboro (by Redding Lane) and the charge card transaction reads Exxon En(ergy)...
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]]> Automotive TomC https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30548 Free Sign https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30547&goto=newpost Fri, 29 May 2026 14:59:35 GMT Free Thin Ice Sign. Located in Gilford. PM if you would like it. Free Thin Ice Sign.

Located in Gilford. PM if you would like it.
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]]> Marketplace TiltonBB https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30547 Say good-bye to 70-degree weather! https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30546&goto=newpost Thu, 28 May 2026 16:31:57 GMT Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:30-pm: is now time, regretfully, to say good-bye to 70-degree weather for the week, until maybe next week on Thursday, June 4 Which is seven days away.

Can you believe it? Holy cowabunga, plus there's actually snow in the forecast for the higher elevations of the white mountains over this weekend.

Holy quacamole ....... :eek:!

Have to wonder if any hikers up the mountains, somewhere, will get stuck somewhere in a cold, snowy tough spot?

This next seven days cold, raw May 28 to June 4 weather will make it feel like you is way up north in Fort Kent, Maine and not here, the lakes region of New Hampshire. ]]> Weather fatlazyless https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30546 May salmon and lake trout https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30545&goto=newpost Thu, 28 May 2026 01:15:58 GMT How's the fishing been so far this season? I'm planning to fish for salmon and lake trout this weekend (in the cold wind and rain). The water temperature seems unseasonably cold - is this keeping fish closer to the surface?

Any tips on what has been successful would be appreciated. Similarly, if you've been out there and not having any luck, it's always good to know what isn't working! ]]> Fish Tales Garcia https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30545 Dock stairs https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30542&goto=newpost Mon, 25 May 2026 18:53:29 GMT Is anyone missing an old set of wooden dock stairs. Washed up on my dock on Dockham shore Road Gilford over last few days Is anyone missing an old set of wooden dock stairs. Washed up on my dock on Dockham shore Road Gilford over last few days ]]> PaulTardif https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30542 Pub 23, Alton Bay https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30541&goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 20:05:36 GMT I thought there was a thread on this place, but can't find it.

We've been here half a dozen times after hiking the Belknaps or on the boat, and it's always been great.

Today was a couple dozen sweet Thai chili wings and a burger with pulled pork. Yum!

Prices are reasonable and the service was great.

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk ]]> thinkxingu https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30541 Temporary boat launch? https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30540&goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 16:42:12 GMT We rely on the goodness of a neighbor on Rust Pond to get our boat in and out for the summer. That window is beginning to close as she gets older (and the neighbors complain lounder). Does anyone know of a temporary boat launch kit or idea we can use to navigate the rocks on the shoreline and the... We rely on the goodness of a neighbor on Rust Pond to get our boat in and out for the summer. That window is beginning to close as she gets older (and the neighbors complain lounder).
Does anyone know of a temporary boat launch kit or idea we can use to navigate the rocks on the shoreline and the 10 ft slope from the lawn to the water?
Thanks. ]]> Boating Igione https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30540 Ladies Golf League https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30539&goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 11:10:59 GMT Is the ladies "League of our Own" operating this year? Their app doesn't show any activity or events planned. If anyone has a contact or any information, it would be much appreciated. TIA ]]> Outdoor Recreation lakeadoodle https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30539 boat traffic https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30538&goto=newpost Fri, 22 May 2026 20:20:25 GMT What's the sitrep on boat traffic? Back from FL on sunday and I should think that traffic is well below normal given gas prices. ]]> General Discussion rsmlp https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30538 Braun Bay sandbar, 3:30pm Fri. Memorial Day weekend! https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30537&goto=newpost Fri, 22 May 2026 19:45:40 GMT Been here my whole life; this is a first. Some combination of gas price and weather forecast, I guess. Not complaining, mind you! Been here my whole life; this is a first. Some combination of gas price and weather forecast, I guess. Not complaining, mind you!
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