Clear Cool Day
 

Today was cool, but very clear today. You could almost see the treetops on Mt. Shaw.

On the way home I was traveling down Rt. 11 and stopped to take a picture of the view which is usually quite hazy. (click on picture for larger image)
I took my pictures continued on my way. Much to my surprise, as I came near the Belknap Hotel, I spotted the Mount Washington heading toward the Broads. Since Mother's day is supposed to be the first 'Official" cruise of the season, I was taken aback. I whirled the car around and went back to the scenic outlook for this shot.
For newcomers, Mount watching is a major pastime here.

Island Girl -

It was probably the final "shake-down" cruise to make sure everything is in proper working order.

Clouding up, though
 

After noon Saturday, the sun went in, the clouds moved in, and it seemed to threaten rain. Sunday looks -- and feels -- no differently.

Speaking of boat-watching...The fishermen (locals?) with 12-foot boats moved out, and a bunch of larger boats started in. Some techniques for weekend trollers with too much power? Drag two of those 5-gallon plastic drywall buckets behind, or tilt the engine way up! Don't complain about the cost of gasoline too much....

Something especially nice on the eyes just went by: Three fisherpersons silently trolling in a "Nor West" square-stern canoe and Johnson outboard. The "Nor West" looks like dark green canvas-covered real cedar strips and cedar ribs -- just like the old days.

The Marine Patrol made its first appearance here. It's been so quiet since ice-out. Does their exhaust noise meet NH's noise restrictions? It sounds like a cement truck! (Well, it always did anyway).

Two white (+ the usual vinyl graphics) off-shores cruised by Friday, a respectful 150+ feet apart. They cruised (at respectful speeds, even) over to where there was a small gathering of people, and departed after 15 minutes.

No news there, but there was a six-foot strip of duct tape attached at a strange angle right below the water's edge on one of them. Hee hee.

Mt. Washington Prom Night
 

I think the Mt. Washington was headed for Wolfeboro for the annual Kingswood Regional High School prom on the Mount. We spotted quite a few prom-dressed kids in Cate Park around 5:30pm.

It was the Prom
 

That's exactly what she was doing... Prom night for Kingswood. Coming back that night she was all lit up - beautiful!!