Forum: General Discussion
04-20-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,059
Mint
I switched from Verizon to Mint two years ago. Mint uses T-Mobile towers. I havent noticed an appreciable difference from Verizon's coverage. Better in some places, worse in others, on average its a...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-27-2022, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
How about the LOC?
The Library of Congress has a huge digital archive as does the Boston Public Library and MIT.
Here's one of the Cog Railway in 1909.
https://www.loc.gov/resource/stereo.1s13847/
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2022, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 16,207
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2022, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,603
Floating dock with cooler adrift near Cow
Early this AM what looked like a floating dock with a cooler was drifting south between Cow and Ragged. Given the wind direction it probably came from Long Island or Little Bear.
Just wonder if...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2019, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 44,569
PagePlus
I've been on the Verizon tower system for years, good coverage all around the lake, IMO. Check out PagePlus. They are a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that rents "space" on Verizon's tower...
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Forum: Winni Wildlife
08-31-2018, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,391
Merganser fishing expedition
Heard some splashing around this AM, went out to take a look. 35 Red Merganser ducks! Apparently found some fish as many were looking down into the water and then diving under.
Never seen this...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2016, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,017
Thanks
Thanks everyone, I'll try these two guys.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2016, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,017
Tree work on the islands
Hi, I have a large pine that came down in a squall back in May. Much of it is in the water. Does anyone have experience or a good recommendation on someone to cut it up and dispose of it? I'm...
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Forum: Lost & Found
07-05-2016, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,273
Lost backpack at Alton circle
Monday night I lost a backpack at or near the Alton circle gas station. If found please call me. Alex 978-887-one zero zero three. Thanks
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Forum: General Discussion
01-03-2015, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,521
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Forum: General Discussion
06-23-2013, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,469
Clearing near Mt Major
What is going on in the Mt Major/ West Alton area? A large area has been clear cut. Does anyone know?
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Forum: General Discussion
03-22-2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 181,116
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Forum: General Discussion
07-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,631
sensor cleaning
Sensor dirt/dust is especially obvious in images that are shot with the lens fully stopped down, i.e., f22 or thereabouts. The D20 has an built in ultrasonic cleaning utility. Get your manual out...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-11-2011, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,286
Verizon MiFi
I'd recommend buying a used Verizon 3G MiFi (about $75) on eBay and then opening a prepaid acct with Verizon. They have several plans for prepaid, its on the expensive side per use, but its much...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-20-2011, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,835
Thanks for the replies. I'm getting whacked...
Thanks for the replies. I'm getting whacked since I have several abutting lots. Strongly considering rolling it all into a single parcel. It would reduce the assessment significantly. I'll give...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-18-2011, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,835
Tax Abatement Advice
I recently requested, and was subsequently denied, an abatement of real-estate tax for my summer cottage. IMO Tuftonboro has valued the place at about twice what it's worth and compared to similar...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-04-2011, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,969
buy a used card
I picked one up on ebay last summer for $60. You can call Verizon and have them activate it with a pay as you go service. Its a bit more per Megabite, but no contract. On an annual basis a big...
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Forum: Boating
06-03-2009, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,551
try this....
I used this product on my 72 Chris Craft. You may not believe the claims on the web site, but they are true. As long as the gelcoat isnt gouged or scratched this stuf makes a faded or chalky...
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Forum: Boating
05-01-2009, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 43,224
No more ethanol free gas on the lake
I just asked the folks at Anchor Marine about ethanol.....they say that as of 2009 its law that all marinas on the lake sell the 10% mixed fuel. No more ethanol free fuel.....bummer!
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Forum: General Discussion
02-11-2008, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,606
Both
Thanks Froggy - I appreciate the info!
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Forum: General Discussion
02-11-2008, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,606
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Forum: General Discussion
02-11-2008, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,606
catering advice for a wedding reception
I am helping a friend who is getting married this August at their family house on Alton Bay find a caterer for their wedding. They'd like to have traditional barbecue or smokehouse fare, but nicely...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 19,215
California style
I have a friend who lives near San Fran, apparently their RE tax is set by the original purchase price, its only reset when the property sells. She bought in the early seventies, and is sitting...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2007, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Loon population increasing?
Yesterday while sitting out on our deck I was able to count 11 loons in view. We're in the Cow/Ragged area. That's many more than I can remember in recent years. I also noticed many loons around...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-15-2007, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,569
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