Last Boat Ride

[gravy boat]

The presents are away, the wrappings cleaned up and Christmas dinner leftovers ready to be reheated for dinner this evening.

Seems like the perfect time to take a last boat ride with friends on the big lake, have a cocktail at the Lyon's Den, and return home to await ice out for the next boat ride.

Now where did I put my bathing suit......

GB

[chaseisland]

I,m so jealous. Go skinney dipping. With the water so cold nothing to be seen.

[Belmont Resident]

Your wacked.... it's 30 here breezy and raw. Even with full tops and heat I'd rather be in a truck. More power 2 ya.

[gravy boat]

It was definitely something to remember! We headed out a bit before 1 pm from shore. The waves were quite large -- extremely large, actually. We headed out for a quick 1-hour cruise, out to Rattlesnake and between the leg and head on the south side, sheltered from the wind and soaking up the rays. We did see a pontoon boat at a camp on the south side and it looked like they had been spending a few nights out there. God bless 'em!

The ride back was more tumultuous -- larger waves and more bouncy to be sure. But it was a heck of a lot of fun and a great memory!!

GB

[jsn]

Sounds like a great boat ride...one for the "books". BTW, did you get to have your cocktail at Lyon's Den? Happy New Year

[Pine Island Guy]

With the beautiful weather we stayed on the island and celebrated new year's eve. First thing this morning I saw a aluminum skiff coming over from the direction of Five Mile, and correctly guessed it was Misty Blue taking the first boat ride of 2012! Sure enough he came over to the island to wish us a happy new year!!!

It was a spectacular day on the lake, but at the end of the day we pulled our boat and unless we get another 50 degree day, we're off the lake till ice-in...

come on ice IN! -PIG

p.s. I didn't think about it till just now, but I guess technically I was illegal, not having received our 2012 registration yet...

[trfour]

Originally Posted by Pine Island Guy

With the beautiful weather we stayed on the island and celebrated new year's eve. First thing this morning I saw a aluminum skiff coming over from the direction of Five Mile, and correctly guessed it was Misty Blue taking the first boat ride of 2012! Sure enough he came over to the island to wish us a happy new year!!!

It was a spectacular day on the lake, but at the end of the day we pulled our boat and unless we get another 50 degree day, we're off the lake till ice-in...

come on ice IN! -PIG

p.s. I didn't think about it till just now, but I guess technically I was illegal, not having received our 2012 registration yet...

Remember that Winnipesaukee Island dweller's, should at the very least, get some extra perks - slack, already being disallowed some basic coverage by their locale governments!
I don't think that fish & game has any of their boats registered yet either!!

The 2012 budget;
The Senate budget contains few major changes, relative to the House’s proposed budget, within this expenditure category. For instance, where the House had eliminated General Fund support for the Fish & Game Department, the Senate would, over the biennium, provide the Department with the $100,000 in General Funds recommended by the Governor. In addition, the Senate would, relative to the House, increase spending within the Department of Environmental Services by $1.2 million during FY12-13, thus permitting the restoration of staff for pollution control and shellfish protection programs.

My guess would be that you are safe, PIG!!

Thanks for the story.
Terry
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[Just Sold]

Saw 2 people coming in from the Welch Is. yesterday in Gilford. Also saw 2 vehicles with trailers attached at the Glendale parking lot.