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Originally Posted by gravy boat
Actually, I enjoy reading all opinions/viewpoints, even if I don't agree with all or part of the opinions, or if I find the words angry and arrogant. I hardly see how I took anyting you said "out of context." I asked you two simple questions. Your being vocal is not what I find interesting -- it is the anger and violence expressed in some of your posts.
My reason for signing the petition has nothing to do with a specific business -- I used to work at Ames Farm and hope it remains as-is. The last thing I would like to see is for them to sell out and some monstrous hotel or more condos be built. Ames is one of the last quaint family businesses that remains and it is a large part of history in the area.
I have yelled at fisherman, boaters/skiers and jetskiers that come too close or cast into our swim area. For some reason I don't think Nix is the only person who has yelled at boneheads heading out on plane well under the legal footage. I'm someone who believes in safety and following the law so all can enjoy the lake.
GB
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If I lived next too you and you used hair-splitting zoning regulations against me, you can bet your lot would be scrutinzed for any approval or lack thereof via permitting or by adherence to existing plans and lot locations.
You can try and spin what you want but when you read the whole of my post it is quite clear I was using a figure of speach. If find it humorous that you use words angry and arrogant as if you are some neutral observer. I guess you are fair and balanced like FoxNews and MSNBC? Your post in the other thread about this issue where you wrote that you don't give a damn was a poor attempt at an in your face/angry post so spare me your hyperbole.
The only threat that I have seen was a poster daring someone to come near the shore of Nix property as if to taunt them into thinking there would be a non-specific reprisal. I can only assume that he/she is one of the abutters or affiliated with Nix in some form and I think in their mind it was a real threat.
So you want Ames to remain as-is
MINUS the public boat launch? Is that more accurate?
If houses were not along the shoreline, then the problem doesn't exist. I've stated it many times that development along lakes is prohibited on a lot of major water bodies in the US. You should seriously give thought that you are part of the problem. I'm not kidding.
Tourism and users of the lake contribute more to the NH economy than lake front property owners. So which should be protected more?
Heading out on plane while under legal footage, are you kidding? Do you know how many times I see homeowners leaving their docks and throttle it up. So why not have every house put up a swim area? I'll bet you didn't even have swimmers in the water. I get the impression that anything within 150 ft of shore you consider "yours". And for the record, I don't fish on lakes.
Everything you complain about can happen anywhere on the lake. In my opinion the petition you and others have signed is nothing more than an opportunity for a few abutters to use this as a means to exclusivity.
I haven't seen the site plan for the property but the article also mentions that Peggy Ames believes the article regarding wetlands is directed at her property. That warrant article may be slipping under the radar. Since her property does have wetlands restrictions already, then having the ability to generate income from a boat launch on a lot with very a restricted building envelope is actually a pretty good use of the property. Small business is the backbone of this country.
Perhaps Gravy you are the one who should not be so uptight and realize that if you are going to live on a lakefront, boats come with the territory. Boaters are simply trying to enjoy the lake.