19 Mile bay- a great day for a swim!

codeman671 · 02-14-2006, 11:20 AM

I heard this one had 300 miles on it...

Grant · 02-14-2006, 11:47 AM

Is this the truck over near Whortleberry? The one with the plow? Tom at Dive Winni said it's been tough bringing it up because of the added weight and the thin ice. New truck...what a drag.

CHSLTD · 02-14-2006, 12:15 PM

The image shows the gas/oil slick...On the small part of open water, makes you wonder what is being taken away by the current. What a shame...

Pepper · 02-14-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CHSLTD

The image shows the gas/oil slick...On the small part of open water, makes you wonder what is being taken away by the current. What a shame...

That was the first thing I noticed also!

I have a hard time mustering up any sympathy for someone stupid enough to take a truck out on the lake right now.

Someone please tell me there's a fine levied to the operator. Who's responsible for cleaning up the contamination?

Lakegeezer · 02-14-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

I heard this one had 300 miles on it...

Great shot! This should be put on a sign at the more popular drive-on spots for the lake this weekend. There are bound to be many safe spots on the lake for trucks to drive, but its not like other years.

Weirs guy · 02-14-2006, 01:14 PM

Pepper, someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe besides the "small" fee for the tow trucks and divers to get your truck/sled/4-wheeler out of the water there is also a daily fine for parking in the water.

We should start a pool right now to bet how many people go through the ice this weekend.

tricia1218 · 02-14-2006, 02:16 PM

I am just curious, how far off shore this truck was when it went through? Also it seems to have taken a little bit to go completely down, I am guessing by the boards and chain?

gtxrider · 02-14-2006, 02:39 PM

Does it have a HEMI in it?

I had to ask since it is a Dodge. Why would you take a big truck out on the ice?

Grant · 02-14-2006, 02:55 PM

Heck, there was a camper parked out on 19 Mile Bay on Sunday morning.

spotsink · 02-14-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Is this the truck over near Whortleberry? The one with the plow? Tom at Dive Winni said it's been tough bringing it up because of the added weight and the thin ice. New truck...what a drag.

It looks like Little Bear in the background...

codeman671 · 02-14-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Is this the truck over near Whortleberry? The one with the plow? Tom at Dive Winni said it's been tough bringing it up because of the added weight and the thin ice. New truck...what a drag.

I got the picture from a friend, he did say that it had a plow on it and the plow is probably what kept it from going completely down. I believe that the plow is wedged into the bottom. What a genius...I am skeptical to take a sled anywhere on the lake this year nonetheless a full size truck!!!

Woodsy · 02-15-2006, 08:49 AM

You just can't fix stupid! All of the thin ice warnings and someone still drives a truck out on the ice...

On the upside, judging by the oil slick there isn't anymore gas in the water than normally spewed into the lake by an older 2 stroke outboard or PWC. Hopefully they can get that cleaned up ASAP!

Woodsy

tomboymom · 02-15-2006, 01:50 PM

Another truck went through in Wolfeboro bay this past weekend....with a camper attached.

Lakewinniboater · 02-15-2006, 04:59 PM

that is just being a complete MORON! A full sized truck WITH a camper on thin ice. Geez....

Windrider · 02-15-2006, 05:10 PM

Gee, you'd think that the local papers would have news and warnings about thin ice wouldn't you??

Takes a long time to dry them out once they've been under like that. Still making payments and a big one to the tow man.

secondcurve · 02-15-2006, 06:47 PM

Does anyone really think the local papers need to tell folks that it is warm and as a result they should keep their trucks off the ice? I have a feeling Darwin is going to strike this weekend.

Merrymeeting · 02-16-2006, 08:07 AM

Am I the only one who can no longer see the photo that started this thread? Was it removed for a reason or just a problem on my end?

Thanks

Paugus Bay Resident · 02-16-2006, 08:20 AM

I can see it OK

Woodsy · 02-16-2006, 08:25 AM

The Thin Ice Warnings have been all over the internet, newspapers and the radio... of course common sense should tell you that. Especially when you can see all of the open water, and you know how warm its been!

You just can't fix stupid!

Woodsy

Weirs guy · 02-16-2006, 01:04 PM

Besides, if they advertise the ice is dangerous it will impact this weekends derby turnout. I hope everyone coming up is ready to do some walking.

gtxrider · 02-16-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Weirs guy

Besides, if they advertise the ice is dangerous it will impact this weekends derby turnout. I hope everyone coming up is ready to do some walking.

I hope they can swim as well as walk

Mr. V · 02-16-2006, 03:43 PM

I hope the event organizers have deep pockets and liability insurance.

Windrider · 02-16-2006, 04:55 PM

My comment of yesterday reagrding the news media was intended to be dripping sarcasm....one needs to be on another planet to live here and not understand the ice conditions. I think I'll bring my lawn chair to the town docks tomorrow and watch human nature in action.

19MileBaylover · 02-16-2006, 10:27 PM

My guess: Right near the graveyard -- where it belongs. Careful skiing this summer.

ApS · 02-17-2006, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Am I the only one who can no longer see the photo that started this thread? Was it removed for a reason or just a problem on my end? Thanks

It's there. If you're on dial-up, as I am, patience helps.

Weirs guy · 02-17-2006, 07:08 AM

I think this weekend will be a good time to go sit on the beach and teach my kids how Darwin works. I'm actually hoping to end up "finding" a four wheeler and some tip ups this spring!

Waterbaby · 02-17-2006, 09:21 AM

One of my favorite sayings applies here........ "God must love stupid people because he made so many of them"......... unbelieveable!

T.H.E. Binz · 02-17-2006, 10:31 AM

The ice seems more treacherous this weekend than last. The open water between Weirs and Meredith Neck is much larger in area today than a week ago. This current warm spell was in the long range weather forecast that was available almost two weeks ago . . . seems like a further postponement of the Derby would have been reasonable . . .

Weirs guy · 02-27-2006, 12:11 PM

This is a pretty interesting article that mentions our little "fish trap" here, explains what the planks under it are for, and mentiones it broke thru 9 times trying to get it out!

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...=2006102260065

02-14-2006, 11:20 AM	#1
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	19 Mile bay- a great day for a swim! I heard this one had 300 miles on it... Attached Images

02-14-2006, 11:47 AM	#2
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Location? Is this the truck over near Whortleberry? The one with the plow? Tom at Dive Winni said it's been tough bringing it up because of the added weight and the thin ice. New truck...what a drag. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

02-14-2006, 12:15 PM	#3
CHSLTD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 93 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Gas and Oil Slick... The image shows the gas/oil slick...On the small part of open water, makes you wonder what is being taken away by the current. What a shame...

02-14-2006, 01:14 PM	#6
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pepper, someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe besides the "small" fee for the tow trucks and divers to get your truck/sled/4-wheeler out of the water there is also a daily fine for parking in the water. We should start a pool right now to bet how many people go through the ice this weekend. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

02-14-2006, 02:39 PM	#8
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	question Does it have a HEMI in it? I had to ask since it is a Dodge. Why would you take a big truck out on the ice?

02-14-2006, 02:16 PM	#7
tricia1218 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA/Paugus Bay Posts: 155 Thanks: 31 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I am just curious, how far off shore this truck was when it went through? Also it seems to have taken a little bit to go completely down, I am guessing by the boards and chain?

02-14-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Heck, there was a camper parked out on 19 Mile Bay on Sunday morning. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

02-15-2006, 08:49 AM	#12
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 979 Times in 440 Posts	You just can't fix stupid! All of the thin ice warnings and someone still drives a truck out on the ice... On the upside, judging by the oil slick there isn't anymore gas in the water than normally spewed into the lake by an older 2 stroke outboard or PWC. Hopefully they can get that cleaned up ASAP! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

02-15-2006, 01:50 PM	#13
tomboymom Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Another truck went through in Wolfeboro bay this past weekend....with a camper attached.

02-15-2006, 04:59 PM	#14
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alright now that is just being a complete MORON! A full sized truck WITH a camper on thin ice. Geez.... __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

02-15-2006, 05:10 PM	#15
Windrider Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meredith Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Windrider Gee, you'd think that the local papers would have news and warnings about thin ice wouldn't you?? Takes a long time to dry them out once they've been under like that. Still making payments and a big one to the tow man.

02-15-2006, 06:47 PM	#16
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,117 Thanks: 1,325 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Does anyone really think the local papers need to tell folks that it is warm and as a result they should keep their trucks off the ice? I have a feeling Darwin is going to strike this weekend.

02-16-2006, 08:07 AM	#17
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Am I the only one who can no longer see the photo that started this thread? Was it removed for a reason or just a problem on my end? Thanks

02-16-2006, 08:20 AM	#18
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	I can see it OK

02-16-2006, 08:25 AM	#19
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 979 Times in 440 Posts	The Thin Ice Warnings have been all over the internet, newspapers and the radio... of course common sense should tell you that. Especially when you can see all of the open water, and you know how warm its been! You just can't fix stupid! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

02-16-2006, 01:04 PM	#20
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Besides, if they advertise the ice is dangerous it will impact this weekends derby turnout. I hope everyone coming up is ready to do some walking. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

02-16-2006, 03:43 PM	#22
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,388 Thanks: 63 Thanked 253 Times in 172 Posts	I hope the event organizers have deep pockets and liability insurance.

02-16-2006, 04:55 PM	#23
Windrider Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meredith Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My comment of yesterday reagrding the news media was intended to be dripping sarcasm....one needs to be on another planet to live here and not understand the ice conditions. I think I'll bring my lawn chair to the town docks tomorrow and watch human nature in action.

02-16-2006, 10:27 PM	#24
19MileBaylover Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 39 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	My guess: Right near the graveyard -- where it belongs. Careful skiing this summer.

02-17-2006, 07:08 AM	#26
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think this weekend will be a good time to go sit on the beach and teach my kids how Darwin works. I'm actually hoping to end up "finding" a four wheeler and some tip ups this spring! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

02-17-2006, 09:21 AM	#27
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Stupid........ One of my favorite sayings applies here........ "God must love stupid people because he made so many of them"......... unbelieveable!

02-17-2006, 10:31 AM	#28
T.H.E. Binz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith & Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Derby Should Have Been Postponed Longer? The ice seems more treacherous this weekend than last. The open water between Weirs and Meredith Neck is much larger in area today than a week ago. This current warm spell was in the long range weather forecast that was available almost two weeks ago . . . seems like a further postponement of the Derby would have been reasonable . . .

02-27-2006, 12:11 PM	#29
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This is a pretty interesting article that mentions our little "fish trap" here, explains what the planks under it are for, and mentiones it broke thru 9 times trying to get it out! http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...=2006102260065 __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?