[Rattlesnake Gal]

All of our lake memories have been incredible, so I was not able to pick just one. The first trip over in the spring, the boys running out on many occasions to help us dock, spending time together, playing with our dog in the water, who can pick! Here is a keeper from yesterday.
What a wonderful weekend! The weather was just perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better. Sunday morning we woke to beautiful clear blue skies and thought it would be the perfect time to take the cruise on the Mount. It had been many years since our last visit and at that time we really did not know the lake. We decided to catch her down in Alton at 11:15. The cameras were collected, sunscreen put on and we headed out. (I promise they won’t be uploaded all at once!) Unfortunately we were running a bit late and as we rounded the end of the island, the Mount was fast approaching the top of the bay. As luck would have it, were able to beat her to the dock, adding to my excitement. The Captain was so friendly, waving to all of us as we were boarding. I was like a little kid in a candy shop, looking for the best place to be and wanting to be everywhere. Don’t think the smile left my face the whole time. Not sure if I was walking or floating from spot to spot. My favorite place was up near the bridge. It afforded me to see what was coming because I was so anxious and it had an excellent vantage point being up so high. I can shoot photos anytime from our own boat, but up so high was a real treat. As we were heading out of the Bay, I kept hoping that they would go on the Broads side of the island. Much to my delight, they did. Cruised right by our place! The day just kept getting better and better. For months now I have been saying that when we go out on the Mount I wanted to meet the Captain. I was so lucky to meet both of them! They were so nice and friendly to me, which made the voyage even more special. I’m still smiling now. I had fun waving at all the boats and the people on shore and seeing my family here and there in my travels. What a blast taking pictures, so many that I had to keep deleting some to get another! The 2½ hours just flew by for me, it seems like we had just boarded when we were already back to the Alton Pier. What a perfect day. If you haven’t been on the Mount, or it has been a very long time, you really should go and play tourist. It was quite fun. The crew was friendly, the ship, just beautiful. They do a fine job. There are old postcards and photographs framed on the wall remembering times of both of the Mount Washington’s. There are windows to see into the helm as well as the engine room. I had forgotten so much. The food smelled very good, to be honest I was too busy having fun to notice how it looked. The M/S Mount Washington is a grand ship. I truly adore her and the rich history. She is a true icon of New Hampshire. We have a right to be proud. This was definitely a wonderful new memory of the lake for me.