Clear Cool Day

Island Girl · 05-08-2004, 09:04 PM

Today was cool, but very clear today. You could almost see the treetops on Mt. Shaw.

On the way home I was traveling down Rt. 11 and stopped to take a picture of the view which is usually quite hazy. (click on picture for larger image)

I took my pictures continued on my way. Much to my surprise, as I came near the Belknap Hotel, I spotted the Mount Washington heading toward the Broads. Since Mother's day is supposed to be the first 'Official" cruise of the season, I was taken aback. I whirled the car around and went back to the scenic outlook for this shot.

For newcomers, Mount watching is a major pastime here.

WakeUp · 05-09-2004, 06:02 AM

Island Girl -

It was probably the final "shake-down" cruise to make sure everything is in proper working order.

madrasahs · 05-09-2004, 08:15 AM

After noon Saturday, the sun went in, the clouds moved in, and it seemed to threaten rain. Sunday looks -- and feels -- no differently.

Speaking of boat-watching...The fishermen (locals?) with 12-foot boats moved out, and a bunch of larger boats started in. Some techniques for weekend trollers with too much power? Drag two of those 5-gallon plastic drywall buckets behind, or tilt the engine way up! Don't complain about the cost of gasoline too much....

Something especially nice on the eyes just went by: Three fisherpersons silently trolling in a "Nor West" square-stern canoe and Johnson outboard. The "Nor West" looks like dark green canvas-covered real cedar strips and cedar ribs -- just like the old days.

The Marine Patrol made its first appearance here. It's been so quiet since ice-out. Does their exhaust noise meet NH's noise restrictions? It sounds like a cement truck! (Well, it always did anyway).

Two white (+ the usual vinyl graphics) off-shores cruised by Friday, a respectful 150+ feet apart. They cruised (at respectful speeds, even) over to where there was a small gathering of people, and departed after 15 minutes.

No news there, but there was a six-foot strip of duct tape attached at a strange angle right below the water's edge on one of them. Hee hee.

chocophile · 05-09-2004, 06:28 PM

I think the Mt. Washington was headed for Wolfeboro for the annual Kingswood Regional High School prom on the Mount. We spotted quite a few prom-dressed kids in Cate Park around 5:30pm.

Stina · 05-10-2004, 07:30 AM

That's exactly what she was doing... Prom night for Kingswood. Coming back that night she was all lit up - beautiful!!

05-08-2004, 09:04 PM	#1
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Clear Cool Day Today was cool, but very clear today. You could almost see the treetops on Mt. Shaw. On the way home I was traveling down Rt. 11 and stopped to take a picture of the view which is usually quite hazy. (click on picture for larger image) I took my pictures continued on my way. Much to my surprise, as I came near the Belknap Hotel, I spotted the Mount Washington heading toward the Broads. Since Mother's day is supposed to be the first 'Official" cruise of the season, I was taken aback. I whirled the car around and went back to the scenic outlook for this shot. For newcomers, Mount watching is a major pastime here. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

05-09-2004, 08:15 AM	#3
madrasahs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 381 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Clouding up, though After noon Saturday, the sun went in, the clouds moved in, and it seemed to threaten rain. Sunday looks -- and feels -- no differently. Speaking of boat-watching...The fishermen (locals?) with 12-foot boats moved out, and a bunch of larger boats started in. Some techniques for weekend trollers with too much power? Drag two of those 5-gallon plastic drywall buckets behind, or tilt the engine way up! Don't complain about the cost of gasoline too much.... Something especially nice on the eyes just went by: Three fisherpersons silently trolling in a "Nor West" square-stern canoe and Johnson outboard. The "Nor West" looks like dark green canvas-covered real cedar strips and cedar ribs -- just like the old days. The Marine Patrol made its first appearance here. It's been so quiet since ice-out. Does their exhaust noise meet NH's noise restrictions? It sounds like a cement truck! (Well, it always did anyway). Two white (+ the usual vinyl graphics) off-shores cruised by Friday, a respectful 150+ feet apart. They cruised (at respectful speeds, even) over to where there was a small gathering of people, and departed after 15 minutes. No news there, but there was a six-foot strip of duct tape attached at a strange angle right below the water's edge on one of them. Hee hee.

05-09-2004, 06:28 PM	#4
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 111 Thanks: 15 Thanked 30 Times in 13 Posts	Mt. Washington Prom Night I think the Mt. Washington was headed for Wolfeboro for the annual Kingswood Regional High School prom on the Mount. We spotted quite a few prom-dressed kids in Cate Park around 5:30pm.

05-10-2004, 07:30 AM	#5
Stina Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tewksbury, MA - Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It was the Prom That's exactly what she was doing... Prom night for Kingswood. Coming back that night she was all lit up - beautiful!!

05-09-2004, 06:02 AM	#2
WakeUp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Island Girl - It was probably the final "shake-down" cruise to make sure everything is in proper working order.