Forum: General Discussion
02-25-2026, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 192,869
Lake Levels
So true: it is all about the long term and natural cycles. This year: meaningless; 20 years, worth evaluating.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-15-2025, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,521
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Forum: General Discussion
10-28-2025, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 22,705
Lights Out
I posted about this issue a few years ago, in the context of the winter being quite different than the summer. One of the pleasures of winter around the lake are the very dark skies, stars and...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-2025, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,669
Rte 11 (Mt Major Highway) Closure - Alton
Note that work has started on the culvert repair on Rte. 11 near Kewaydin Road. The entire road in that area will be closed October 6 though the 26th (more or less), and the NH DOT announcement, and...
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Forum: Automotive
08-22-2025, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,336
Oil Change Alton Wayne's Transmissions
Family has recently moved to Alton, looking for basic auto service for Genesis and VW. Wayne's is close by, I've seen some good reviews-- Looking for local opinions or other shop recommendations....
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
08-18-2025, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,775
Breeze - Meredith
Intersting group of comments, My wife and I are big fans of the Breeze Gilford-- have had many good meals there, reliable favorite (grilled octopus, calamari, swordfish, and salmon) as well as the...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-18-2025, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 23,968
American Gutter Co - Derek
Had a great experience with this company: responsive, prompt, precise estimate, beautiful result. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Forum: Boating
08-09-2025, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,339
Minge Cove No Wake Marker
I live near the mouth of Minge Cove where it opens to the Lake. Over the last winter the no-wake marker moved substantially eastward, towards the shoreline, and inside the cove by several feet.
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
05-21-2025, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 26,050
Auction Result?
"The sign on the property now says “public auction “ too bad someone can’t make a go of this place"
Anyone hear what happened at the auction?
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
04-28-2025, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 26,050
The lodge Auction
I was fan of the Lodge, and very sorry to see it go; certainly reflects the difficulties COVID forced upon small businesses, particularly restaurants, as well as challenges of running a full-service...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-28-2025, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
Lap Pool Margate
No, not at all -- I was the only one there for about 20 minutes and then two other swimmers arrived. No issues; staff told me that there are often classes in the morning about 9 am, just FYI.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-27-2025, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
Lap Pool - Margate
I went by there today, nice pool, (thoguh not a training facility) and a very easy, and reasonable pool use program, Thanks for this suggestion.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-27-2025, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
Lap Pol - Margate
Thanks for this, Margate does have a pool membership so to speak: $68 gets you a "punch card" good fr 12 visits. Pool is roughly 20 yards long, swimmable, though not a competition or training pool,...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-08-2024, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
The Works in Somersworth
The Works in Somersworth has a 4 lane 25-yard lap pool, a 12-person hot tub and a family pool.
https://www.theworkshealthclub.com/
Its not far from exit 9, no more than 30 minutes from Alton...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-03-2024, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
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Forum: General Discussion
12-03-2024, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
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Forum: General Discussion
12-02-2024, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
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Forum: General Discussion
12-02-2024, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,689
Lap Pool?
I swim for exercise and am also spending a lot more time at Lake W, year-round, Swimming in the lake in the summer is great, but the winter requires a pool. There are YMCAs in Concord and...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
10-02-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 38,561
Lone Wolfe
So, Lone Wolfe sound OK with guests bringing food in? Most food service operations don't want you to bring in food from elsewhere. Good to know that the owner is comfortable with it.
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Forum: Boating
04-28-2024, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 219
Views: 264,573
Classic law enforcement technique: charge the...
Classic law enforcement technique: charge the lowest-level perpetrator on the criminal ladder, and in exchange for a deal-- say probation or dropped charges, they agree to testify against the...
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Forum: Boating
01-09-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 219
Views: 264,573
Boat Crash
Absent an honest person or two coming forward, this is just about right. And we complain about insurance rates, and this is how it happens.
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Forum: Boating
01-09-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 219
Views: 264,573
Boat Crash
Yup, the witnesses were the people on the boat (family and friends) who are not going to turn the guy in, unless they can be pressured to do so. Since some may not be known, and there is no crime...
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Forum: Boating
01-08-2024, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 219
Views: 264,573
Hit and Run
Unlikely it was squashed, more likely there was no evidence of the actual captain piloting the boat. Criminal liability depends proving facts established by witnesses and documents, proven "beyond...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-24-2023, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,136
Corner Store/Lake Town Market
Anyone know what's going on at the Corner Store in Alton? I heard that it was being converted to a wood-fired pizza restaurant-- Any confirmation or news on that?
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Forum: Boating
10-21-2023, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,643
Final Run - Fall 2023
Closed out this boating year Thursday evening, got a couple of good shots; sad to see the season end, happy that it happened. Until next year!
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