Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2013, 02:51 PM
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Words and Phrases are open to interpretation
My vanity plate in MA means one thing to me but something else to some people (not offensive in any way.) That's fine, don't care what others think of my plate or me.
Have always liked vanity...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-19-2013, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 341
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New England's varied weather
How's this for an example of how different New England's weather can be from year to year...
The April Fool's Blizzard - March 31 - April 1, 1997 - dumped 27 inches at my house in Reading, MA.
One...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-28-2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,492
Iron or Steel?
I'm wondering if the Mount's hull is iron or steel. I got my info from the Lake Champlain Transportation website (steel). Rattlesnake Gal says it's iron. Not a big deal but maybe someone knows for...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-26-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 10
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The spelling "Chateaugay" is correct
I'm also interested in the Mount's history and am very familiar through work with the former owner of the "Chateaugay", the Lake Champlain Transportation Company based in Burlington, VT. This...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2008, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 1
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That's a great annual trip. A tradition that...
That's a great annual trip. A tradition that grows stronger every year by remembering past good times and traditions!
Being there in a different season is a lot of fun. A few years back, I went...
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Forum: Polls
12-01-2008, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 85,200
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Forum: General Discussion
04-01-2008, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 17,359
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Forum: General Discussion
08-25-2007, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,828
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Forum: General Discussion
08-24-2007, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 1
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Rattlesnake Island Story - August 24, 1907
Our local paper in MA has a "Time Capsule" feature that reprints articles from long ago. This one describes an incident on Rattlesnake Island 100 years ago:
"Norman Bruorton was recovering in the...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-11-2007, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,063
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Forum: General Discussion
12-06-2006, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 12,360
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Forum: General Discussion
11-07-2006, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 28
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Memories
Only a one week rental in Wolfeboro, but so many great memories, mostly simple things....
-Actually one week before vacation - playing a game with my 9 year old where we take turns naming all the...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-22-2006, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 20,487
Common Sense Isn't
"Mandatory common sense" by way of a mandatory lake-wide NWZ is needed for a couple weeks. A small price to pay to preserve the lake.
Russtic
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Forum: General Discussion
11-04-2005, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,447
The Mount - Winter Lay-Up
The Mount was last hauled out of the water for the '03-'04 offseason so the next time is probably in '08. I stopped by in Feb. '04 and it was quite a sight. Hope to see the actual hauling next time....
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Forum: General Discussion
08-23-2005, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,184
Thanks
Just got back from a great week at the lake (we've never had a bad one) and wanted to say "thanks" to Alton for the events we attended on Sat. the 13th.
We enjoyed the classic boat show, Echo Tones...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-09-2005, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 20
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Best
Best family activity (water): A cruise on the Mount.
Best family activity (land): Playing games on a screened porch after a day at the beach.
Best Ice Cream: Morrissey's Front Porch
Best...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2005, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,453
The Mount - Better Than Ever
Have you ever gone back to something from your childhood and been disappointed because it didn't measure up to your memories? It just wasn't as good or seemed much smaller than you remembered. Not...
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Forum: Winter Sports
02-02-2005, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,328
XC Skiing at the Lake
Can't wait to spend a day at the lake next week to do some XC skiing. Last year, I had a great time skiing in Winter Harbor. This year, I'd like to go all the way around Rattlesnake. Does anyone...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-28-2005, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,143
Vacation Activities
We've been coming to the lake for the last 5 years and have found plenty to do with 2 girls, now 10 and 7.
While the Mt. Washington offers a great cruise, it lasts 2 1/2 hours which may be too long...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-27-2005, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,237
Penny Sale
Thanks for the information, upthesaukee. I know what you mean....it seems in a lot of cases that 10% of the people do 90% of the work. Too bad it's not around anymore because it was a great event...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-20-2005, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 5
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Alton Bay Penny Sale
Hello!
My cousin Sue and I were reminiscing about the lake last night and the subject of the Penny Sale came up. For those that aren't familiar with it, it was an annual event (held by the Alton...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-01-2004, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 17
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Crooked Tree
Maybe it's one of those trees we seem to end up with every few years at our house - the kind that looks straight from some angles but crooked from other angles! I think these quirks give trees lots...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-08-2004, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,577
Cottage Ownership
Hello,
I'm a relatively new member but have greatly enjoyed this forum over the past year. I've learned so much about a truly special place and it's made me want to be at the lake more often!
I'm...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-16-2004, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 14,243
Lake memories
I smiled when I read Cal's response as he perfectly described my anticipation as we headed in to Alton Bay for our annual vacation in the late 60's/early 70's. To my wife's amusement, we absolutely...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-13-2004, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
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