Spring Is Not Too Far Away or Is It?

Just Sold · 01-28-2011, 04:20 PM

Maybe it is winter and we are buried in snow but I am thinking Spring! I sent off my 2011 rack storage deposit today and it got me to thinking.

It's only 51 days until Spring!

http://mycountdown.org/Other/Spring/

March 21st is the first day of Spring and after that we will be waiting for the day "Ice Out" is declared on the lake. I even made plans today with my girlfriend for our first cruise of the new season - hoping for May 1.

Rusty · 01-28-2011, 04:49 PM

Put your cursor over the Widget.

Spring

sky_nh · 01-28-2011, 05:04 PM

Wish I could be as optimistic as you are. If the snow is completely gone from the Gilford hills by mid-April, it will be a miracle.

-- Sky

Pineedles · 01-28-2011, 07:38 PM

DW and I leave 2/19 out of NYC for 8 days to Nassau on NCL. It will be summer for us, before it is Spring at home.

Waterbaby · 01-28-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Maybe it is winter and we are buried in snow but I am thinking Spring! I sent off my 2011 rack storage deposit today and it got me to thinking.

It's only 51 days until Spring!

http://mycountdown.org/Other/Spring/

March 21st is the first day of Spring and after that we will be waiting for the day "Ice Out" is declared on the lake. I even made plans today with my girlfriend for our first cruise of the new season - hoping for May 1.

I'm hoping for good weather also on May 1 - not for our first cruise, but for the Sox game we are going to. Maybe the first cruise the next day?

Winnisquamguy · 01-29-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

DW and I leave 2/19 out of NYC for 8 days to Nassau on NCL. It will be summer for us, before it is Spring at home.

I didn't realize you could get cruise ships out of NYC at this time of year, how long before you get into warmer waters? Was the price a lot cheaper out of NYC than say Miami, if you don't mine me asking.

Pepper · 01-29-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

I didn't realize you could get cruise ships out of NYC at this time of year, how long before you get into warmer waters? Was the price a lot cheaper out of NYC than say Miami, if you don't mine me asking.

We sailed out of NYC in February 2006, and it was less than 24 hours before we were out on our balcony enjoying balmy, humid air. It was a glorious feeling! NCL sails year-round out of New York City. Pricing is similar to sailing out of warmer cities, but you save a ton of money not having to fly/drive so far south. Plus, you get to enjoy more days of vacation, and fewer days of travel.

Just looked out the window at all the snow piled up, and am wishing I had a cruise booked right now!

phoenix · 01-29-2011, 12:03 PM

ice out contest starts in 3 days

Nagigator · 01-29-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

ice out contest starts in 3 days

Bring on the contest!

Lakesrider · 01-30-2011, 08:31 AM

LOL....Another foot or more of snow coming on Wednesday......

Resident 2B · 01-30-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

ice out contest starts in 3 days

A real sign of that spring is coming. Good luck to everyone!

R2B

Pineedles · 01-30-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

I didn't realize you could get cruise ships out of NYC at this time of year, how long before you get into warmer waters? Was the price a lot cheaper out of NYC than say Miami, if you don't mine me asking.

NYC is a NCL port, and it has been for several years along with a couple of other lines. The week we are cruising is twice as expensive because the line knows that it is a school vacation. Any other week would be a bargain, compared to non-school vacations. Cruising is probably the least expensive way to vacation. That said, as long as you don't buy alot of expensive drinks or gamble in their casino.

Sorry, left out question about warmer waters. You won't want to swim until you reach Nassau. Cape Canveral is still pretty cool in February. Go to Disney or one of the other attractions.

Talk to your TA, "travel agent" or go to NCL.com. TAs can't offer discounts, so you can make your best deal with the line.

LadyJane · 01-31-2011, 08:48 AM

I find it extremely encouraging just that we have another 40 minutes or so of daylight in the afternoon now ! But we seem stuck in this weather pattern and I don't see Spring coming ealry. But you never know.
About cruises, we sailed NCL out of Boston and it was our favorite cruise. It was great not to have to deal with the airplane flights. Cost was comparable to the cruises out of Miami.

Grant · 01-31-2011, 11:22 AM

I look at it this way -- just 12-14 weeks 'til I open up...

LIforrelaxin · 01-31-2011, 05:20 PM

Well I don't know what this spring is going to hold for ice out... But what I have learned after many years around the big lake, is that just because, we have good ice, and a lot of snow now, doesn't mean that come the end of February that we will be stuck in the same situation.... I never make a prediction on ICE OUT until the end of February...

My goal as it always has been is to have the camp open by mid April... and the dock in by May 1st.... I have missed on getting the dock in more then once, but I usually always have the camp open before the end of April....

Just Sold....
Depending on your agenda for that first cruise, and if I can get the dock in, there is always a place to visit at the beginning of may out on LI...

NoBozo · 01-31-2011, 06:04 PM

I have been Ice Boating (Fast Sail) out of Gilford on April 1st. Warm...50ish..not much wind, and BIG holes where the ice fishing holes "used to be". My "Soft Water" boat was already back in the water in Rhode Island.

NB

robmac · 01-31-2011, 06:05 PM

It can't get here quick enough for me,Thursday head out and check the roof where I stored the boat. I knew Florida was a good idea this year.

01-28-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Spring Is Not Too Far Away or Is It? Maybe it is winter and we are buried in snow but I am thinking Spring! I sent off my 2011 rack storage deposit today and it got me to thinking. *It's only 51 days until Spring!* http://mycountdown.org/Other/Spring/ March 21st is the first day of Spring and after that we will be waiting for the day "Ice Out" is declared on the lake. I even made plans today with my girlfriend for our first cruise of the new season - hoping for May 1. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

01-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#2
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	Put your cursor over the Widget. Spring Last edited by Rusty; 01-29-2011 at 06:45 AM.

01-29-2011, 12:03 PM	#8
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 59 Thanked 269 Times in 189 Posts	ice out ice out contest starts in 3 days __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

01-31-2011, 08:48 AM	#13
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	daylight I find it extremely encouraging just that we have another 40 minutes or so of daylight in the afternoon now ! But we seem stuck in this weather pattern and I don't see Spring coming ealry. But you never know. About cruises, we sailed NCL out of Boston and it was our favorite cruise. It was great not to have to deal with the airplane flights. Cost was comparable to the cruises out of Miami.

01-31-2011, 11:22 AM	#14
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,495 Thanks: 355 Thanked 224 Times in 120 Posts	I look at it this way -- just 12-14 weeks 'til I open up... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

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01-28-2011, 05:04 PM	#3
sky_nh Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gilford Posts: 76 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Wish I could be as optimistic as you are. If the snow is completely gone from the Gilford hills by mid-April, it will be a miracle. -- Sky

01-28-2011, 07:38 PM	#4
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,537 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 653 Times in 364 Posts	DW and I leave 2/19 out of NYC for 8 days to Nassau on NCL. It will be summer for us, before it is Spring at home.

01-30-2011, 08:31 AM	#10
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	LOL....Another foot or more of snow coming on Wednesday......

01-31-2011, 05:20 PM	#15
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 885 Times in 518 Posts	Well I don't know what this spring is going to hold for ice out... But what I have learned after many years around the big lake, is that just because, we have good ice, and a lot of snow now, doesn't mean that come the end of February that we will be stuck in the same situation.... I never make a prediction on ICE OUT until the end of February... My goal as it always has been is to have the camp open by mid April... and the dock in by May 1st.... I have missed on getting the dock in more then once, but I usually always have the camp open before the end of April.... Just Sold.... Depending on your agenda for that first cruise, and if I can get the dock in, there is always a place to visit at the beginning of may out on LI... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

01-31-2011, 06:04 PM	#16
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	1972 I have been Ice Boating (Fast Sail) out of Gilford on April 1st. Warm...50ish..not much wind, and BIG holes where the ice fishing holes "used to be". My "Soft Water" boat was already back in the water in Rhode Island. NB

01-31-2011, 06:05 PM	#17
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	It can't get here quick enough for me,Thursday head out and check the roof where I stored the boat. I knew Florida was a good idea this year.