Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
01-23-2021, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 4,793
Can protected people be contagious
Got my appt this morning too, at the Plymouth Armory. Its good to be a geezer. On the VAMs system, it had a priority category for "living with or caring for someone over 65". NH didn't have this...
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Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
01-15-2021, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 108
Views: 4,793
Maybe by April?
This is great news. I listened to some of the Gov's announcement yesterday and he mentioned there will be a web site to sign up for an appointment as of January 22. He also said appointments could...
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Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
01-14-2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 108
Views: 4,793
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Forum: General Discussion
01-08-2021, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,616
Some parts always freeze
It depends. There are many years that the broads is not safe. There has never been a year (in the last 30) that Moultonboro Bay Inlet has not frozen safe.
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Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
01-05-2021, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 887
Let it sit
If I was worried about the person inspecting my car, I'd plan to leave it there for a few days after the inspection. That way, the virus critters would expire and the car would be safe again. Did...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
12-30-2020, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,018
Automatic notification
Eastern put an electronic device on my propane tank that notifies them when the tank is getting low. I don't have to worry about it any more and they aren't making unnecessary deliveries. Cost...
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Forum: Area WebCAMs
12-27-2020, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,240
Pan-Tilt-Zoom
If you are interested in the high-end of the web cam market with Pan Tilt and Zoom, check out the AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera, costing about $2000. It has 32X optical zoom, a 1080p stream and...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
12-04-2020, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,264
Moultonboro Subway Open Again
The Subway near M'boro Neck Rd opened up again today (12/4) and say they will be open for the winter. This is great news, especially while JoJos is closed for the season.
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Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
11-22-2020, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 101
Views: 6,660
Bob House
You can read the Bob House's notice on their web site. They are approaching it in an open and professional way and I hope them a quick rebound after they open again. Good people there!
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Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
11-20-2020, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 9,798
Risk tolerance
It comes down to risk. Using the Georgia Tech risk model (https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/), plugging in either Carroll or NH numbers, there is a 1% chance that someone that you spend time...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2020, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Wow! It is rare, but not unheard of, to find...
Wow! It is rare, but not unheard of, to find locations where Consolidated offers Fiber to the home. If is available for you, it is probably the best option. In cases that I've seen around here,...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2020, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Hub 66
Check out Hub66 (https://www.hub66.com/). They offer fixed wireless in the area and I believe one of their antennas is in Meredith. If you are within 5 miles of their tower and can get line of...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2020, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,054
Light, not copper is the next step
The current electric wires will not carry data. That was tried in other parts of the country about a decade ago with little success. Any new cable will be fiber optics. Instead of electricity,...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2020, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,102
Rain records from Meredith
As it turns out, NOAA has a web site (https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/search) that lets you look up historical weather information for free. Going back to 1994 (26 years), we've had:
1 event ...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2020, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,757
Manual ways are more expensive
Governments are adopting technology to increase efficiency while lowering costs, and meeting the needs of the majority. The push for lower taxes demand they do this. On-line systems means lower...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2020, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,102
Dam Operator did OK
The dam operator can regulate the water, but only if there is water to regulate. The yearly graphic from DES...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2020, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,102
Finally, a couple inches of rain
Over 2" of rain has fallen since yesterday (10/17) and the lake is up 1.3 inches in 24 hours. That is a LOT of water! Throughout the day, more nutrient rich runoff will bring up the level even more,...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2020, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,422
What kind of access?
Wondering if the law has been tested. Is access defined? If I can access by foot but not by snowmobile, is it a violation? I hope so.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2020, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,422
A tarp with noodles and a chain
After years of frustration about my neighbor's bubbler, I started using a tarp curtain to contain the warm water to their property. The top of the tarp is wrapped around swim noodles, using...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-06-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,655
Read then vote
Here we go with round 2 of this discussion. NHEC lays out its plans pretty well at https://www.nhec.com/broadband/
The vote is to let the board rapidly take advantage of federal and state funds...
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Forum: Boating
10-02-2020, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,814
Be seen
Keeping safe in a kayak is similar to being safe in the woods during hunting season. It is the responsibility of the motor boat and hunter to not cause an accident, but if you aren't wearing bright...
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Forum: Boating
09-27-2020, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 877
Red marker missing
Just checked and the red marker is indeed missing at FL14. The flashing pole is still there. Keep the pole to your east as you go past it.
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Forum: Covid-19 Discussions & Information
09-26-2020, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,402
Yes, wake up. It is real
You are right. The NH governor has been pretty good about threading the needle of control and for the most part, it is currently working. The state and lakes region are among the safest areas in...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-2020, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,544
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Forum: General Discussion
09-21-2020, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,544
Let NHEC take the next step
The Carroll County Broadband Committee hasn't met for a while, so doesn't have a position on the NHEC vote at this time. Being on the committee, I've asked that a meeting be held to consider one. ...
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