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Forum: General Discussion 03-01-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,278
Posted By Bear Guy
My summary of this year's guesses: Fine print:...

My summary of this year's guesses:
Fine print: two guesses for 2023 were changed to 2024
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 34,536
Posted By Bear Guy
MODIS imagery

A snip from today's MODIS imagery:
Forum: General Discussion 04-30-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,383
Posted By Bear Guy
@TheTimeTraveler, there are ways to register a...

@TheTimeTraveler, there are ways to register a vehicle not physically in Florida. I did this several years ago; it required a law enforcement officer to visually inspect the car in NH and sign the...
Forum: History 01-16-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,158
Posted By Bear Guy
Alas, I do not know when the picture was taken....

Alas, I do not know when the picture was taken. On the reverse, I do see a three-line watermark of "Kodak / Velox / Paper" which my Googling gives a wide date range which is equally as helpful as...
Forum: History 01-16-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,158
Posted By Bear Guy
Here's an image of Uncle Sam docked at the East...

Here's an image of Uncle Sam docked at the East Bear Island mail dock. Found this (now scanned) photo in the family album.
Forum: Boating 11-09-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,430
Posted By Bear Guy
This sale video from 2 years ago has some...

This sale video from 2 years ago has some interior insight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjrPF2yRAdc
Forum: Weather 09-26-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 25,538
Posted By Bear Guy
I am one of those watching every update. I live...

I am one of those watching every update. I live in north central Florida. Today's predicted track of Ian says the eye will pass within a few tens of miles of my house.
I'm 90' above sea level, so...
Forum: General Discussion 08-05-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,200
Posted By Bear Guy
lmgtfy

This site says there are about 330 drive-ins in the US, three of which are in NH. The other two are Milford and Northfield.
https://www.driveinmovie.com/united-states
Forum: Lost & Found 08-03-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,457
Posted By Bear Guy
Found - dock parts spring 2022

This dock section and poles washed up on East Bear in spring 2022. Would like to find owner.
Forum: General Discussion 07-09-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,021
Posted By Bear Guy
In my experience, personally-maintained,...

In my experience, personally-maintained, non-standard markers are common for near-shore hazards (e.g. bleach bottles, plastic duck buoys).

I'm no expert in the law, but I find nothing...
Forum: General Discussion 07-09-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,019
Posted By Bear Guy
For consideration, are existing Wikipedia entries...

For consideration, are existing Wikipedia entries around Lake Winni. For example, these Islands of Winni: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Islands_of_Lake_Winnipesaukee
Though not...
Forum: General Discussion 06-08-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 38,012
Posted By Bear Guy
"Bear Islander" was already taken. The avatar...

"Bear Islander" was already taken.
The avatar is a deep cut from the Dilbert nerdiverse, a nod to the webmaster's avatar.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-06-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,377
Posted By Bear Guy
Hi Keel, Try searching this forum for the word...

Hi Keel,
Try searching this forum for the word "submersible." There are a few short threads on the arrangement you're asking about. I have no personal history with this setup, but my quick summary...
Forum: History 04-19-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,215
Posted By Bear Guy
NHDOT lists built/rebuilt date of 1988 for Long...

NHDOT lists built/rebuilt date of 1988 for Long Island bridge: ftp://pubftp.nh.gov/DOT/Bridge%20Design/inspection/Moultonborough__192-101.pdf
Forum: History 04-08-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,158
Posted By Bear Guy
I found this image years ago (which represent my...

I found this image years ago (which represent my entire knowledge of the Blue Ghost):

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/pics/docs/00/00/17/48/small/blueghost.jpg
Forum: Getting Here 04-01-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By Bear Guy
Before you write off the rental car option, check...

Before you write off the rental car option, check with the available company(ies) on their flight-delay policy. For example, if notified of a flight delay, Enterprise will stay open up to 2 extra...
Forum: General Discussion 03-11-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,218
Posted By Bear Guy
I count 334 guesses this year, with mathematical...

I count 334 guesses this year, with mathematical average of 12 April:
Forum: Winter Sports 02-21-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,417
Posted By Bear Guy
I highly recommend. I participated (as a...

I highly recommend. I participated (as a free-agent skier) in an equestrian joring event years ago. Web searching says the NorthEast Ski Joring Association seems to have unfortunately disbanded in...
Forum: Site Support Forum 09-24-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Bear Guy
As to economics of robocalls, this NPR podcast...

As to economics of robocalls, this NPR podcast (https://www.npr.org/transcripts/980478016) cites robocall cost as 28 calls per penny. They go on to say how money can be made of the 0.5% of answered...
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,626
Posted By Bear Guy
The Bear Island Forest - comprising some of the...

The Bear Island Forest - comprising some of the internal land of the southern 'half' of Bear - is signed to prohibit wheeled vehicles.
But there are a number of trails on the southern half of the...
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,335
Posted By Bear Guy
There are additional cruises on the Mount...

There are additional cruises on the Mount Washington for August 2021; these are listed on the "Brunch" (Sunday) and "Dinner" (W, F, Sat) Cruises pages. Agreed, I see no cruises on Mon and Tues.
...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 06-16-2021, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,763
Posted By Bear Guy
References

Opinions were offered in this thread, on what sounds like the same question. https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20741
I found the DES fact sheet on new docks quite interesting,...
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 33,945
Posted By Bear Guy
That story also ends by noting the Doris E will...

That story also ends by noting the Doris E will be prepared after the Winni Spirit and Mount Washington work are complete.
Sounds like addition of the Spirit brings the operating cruise fleet to...
Forum: General Discussion 05-05-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 33,945
Posted By Bear Guy
Tickets now available. From what I see,...

Tickets now available. From what I see, Winnipesaukee Spirit will sail from Weirs, starting [edit] June 5 on weekends, daily June 26+ with a schedule like this:
10:00a Brunch
1:00p Lunch
4:00p...
Forum: History 05-04-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,272
Posted By Bear Guy
I found this proposal - for replacement of the...

I found this proposal - for replacement of the Old Man - interesting. According to Wikipedia, this was an award winning design, for an unbuilt project. ...
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