Forum: General Discussion
11-11-2023, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,131
Cyanobacteria - State Plan
In 2022, the New Hampshire Legislature mandated the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to prepare a statewide strategy to address increasing blooms of toxic cyanobacteria in our...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2022, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,658
Gloeotrichia
The link to the DES page for the “sighting” is
https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/cyanobacteria-sightings-reported-gloeotrichia-0
It is important to note that cyanobacteria is naturally...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-30-2022, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,658
Gloeotrichia
DES sent a message today about Gloeo sightings in several lakes, including Winni. Here’s the key info from their message:
Cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies worldwide, though...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-28-2021, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,015
Trail on Welch Island
I've lived on Welch for 40 years, and I walk the power line almost every day. I rarely encounter anybody, so the characterization of the trail as "heavily used" might give the wrong impression. ...
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Forum: Lost & Found
09-29-2020, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,388
Traveling Canoe
It's a mystery to us how the canoe made it out of the very sheltered cove that is its home. It was not well-secured on the beach, but it would have taken a very unusual series of wind shifts to get...
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Forum: Lost & Found
09-28-2020, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,388
Found it!
My husband and I went out searching for the canoe this afternoon and found it resting comfortably on a private beach on Timber Island. It's back home now. :)
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Forum: Lost & Found
09-28-2020, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,388
Lost Green Old Town Canoe
Our canoe is missing from our beach in the cove on the NW side of of Welch island in Gilford. Last seen yesterday afternoon around 3 pm. Please let me know if you see it
Thanks very much!
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Forum: Lost & Found
08-23-2019, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,776
Paddle Boat Found
Washed ashore on Welch Island. Send a private message if you think it might be yours.
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
09-20-2018, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,218
Thanks
for all your good suggestions. As usual, you always come through. :)
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
09-18-2018, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,218
Chain saw repair
Can anybody recommend a place to take a chain saw for repair?
Thanks!
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Forum: General Discussion
07-07-2016, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Thanks!
everybody for the helpful replies. I think the price difference for us at this point is not big enough to make up for the hassle of changing and other potential issues. We'll stick with Verizon for...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-05-2016, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Consumer Cellular?
Greetings,
We're thinking of switching our cell phones from Verizon to Consumer Cellular. Wondering how the reception is on Winni. Anybody tried it?
Thanks!
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Forum: General Discussion
09-24-2014, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,711
New Gilford Property Assessments
My island property assessment is going up 10.6% next year, which seems a bit steep given that we have made no improvements, and the real estate market seems flat.
Are other assessments going up...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-24-2014, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 72,894
Island Living
I grew up spending summers on Dockham Shore, but moved to Welch Island 35 years ago. We ADORE island living! There is nothing like having the lake a few feet away from your front door, and miles of...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2014, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,787
Report Algae Blooms
The Jody Connor Limnology Center (JCLC) Cyanobacteria Hotline at (603) 419-9229.
See also excellent info, including photos, at...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2014, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 21,788
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2014, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,620
Thanks!
Very helpful information. Thank you!
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2014, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,620
island real estate info
Is there any way to find out what island properties have sold in the last year and their selling prices? I'm particularly interested in Gilford, but any Winni islands would be helpful. I've pulled...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
09-10-2013, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,621
Problem solved!
Thanks to everybody for the good suggestions! We tried them all, starting with the easiest and working our way through. Finally climbed on top of the roof and took off the chimney cap. Now the...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
09-06-2013, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,621
Smoking fireplace
Last fall we had the chimney cleaned and a cap installed at our island cottage. Ever since, the fireplace has been smoking like crazy. We called the chimney guy who said neither the cap nor...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,487
Thanks
to all for the great info! I'm so glad to hear it's not soap after all.:)
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Forum: General Discussion
08-19-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,487
Is it soap suds?
Periodically, we get what looks like a quantity of soap suds washing up on our island beach. This may sounds like a stupid question, but I've always wondered if that phenomenon really is soap. Is...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-22-2012, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,590
New composting toilet
Does anybody have experience with this product?
http://www.natureshead.net/
It's designed for either boats or cabins.
Thanks!
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-21-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 13,994
screen porch
It is true that screened porches are rare on the islands, and it is also true that we have few mosquitos on the west side of Welch. That said, we have an old cottage with a large screened porch and...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-19-2011, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,288
Ice conditions
I'm hoping to walk from Glendale to Welch Island tomorrow. Anybody know about the conditions? Is it safe?
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