25 Years!

ishoot308 · 07-29-2020, 07:47 AM

Congratulations and Thank you!

Sorry to hear of the undue criticism you have and continue to receive. Unfortunately it's a thankless job and the work involved to keep this site going is unknown to many...

I for one sincerely thank you for this great Lakes Region resource!

Dan

Slickcraft · 07-29-2020, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Congratulations and Thank you!

Sorry to hear of the undue criticism you have and continue to receive. Unfortunately it's a thankless job and the work involved to keep this site going is unknown to many...

I for one sincerely thank you for this great Lakes Region resource!

Dan

2nd that!

Alan

Sue Doe-Nym · 07-29-2020, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

2nd that!

Alan

3rd that!
Congratulations!
⛵️🛶⛴🚤⚓️💥💥🌟
Stick with the positive comments, and delete the garbage!

Sue

tis · 07-29-2020, 08:25 AM

Wow! Congratulations!! Don't get discouraged, it's the same for everybody who owns/moderates a site. You can't please everybody.

Doobs41378 · 07-29-2020, 09:29 AM

Thank you for all your hard work over the last 25 years. It is greatly appreciated.

bobkatfly · 07-29-2020, 09:42 AM

I too am somewhat of a newbie. Having been a member for only 5 years.
The fact that you've stayed on for 25 years is a testament to your love of the area. The fact that you've stayed on through the things you've mentioned just reinforces that testament and says a lot about your character and stamina.
Keep up the good work.

dippasan · 07-29-2020, 10:05 AM

Sincere thanks on creating this special site. As an island property owner, (10 years) I refer to it often as an import resource for lake/island living and as a source of entertainment.
I always try to be positive and only post what might be useful or entertaining to others.

I'm sorry to hear you've had to endure such animosity from some over the years for something that was created with a spirit of good intention.
No good deed goes unpunished!

Thanks again

garysanfran · 07-29-2020, 10:19 AM

I thank you also. What you have built has become an appreciated part of my daily life.

Anyone who landed on your site and felt it necessary to write dozens of pages of criticism, must have been taken by your work. The impression it left must have been massive. When the word Nazi is used, IMHO, all credibility is lost.

Janet · 07-29-2020, 10:46 AM

We all would be lost without this website. Because of the website, I was able to locate a cottage that my family had rented back in the 50s and 60s each August. We again rented that cottage and were able to bring my late father back to the cottage and to the lake he loved. We continue to travel from Texas each year to the lake to continue building memories for our family. Thank you, thank you for this website and all the joy you have brought to all.

dippasan · 07-29-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

We all would be lost without this website. Because of the website, I was able to locate a cottage that my family had rented back in the 50s and 60s each August. We again rented that cottage and were able to bring my late father back to the cottage and to the lake he loved. We continue to travel from Texas each year to the lake to continue building memories for our family. Thank you, thank you for this website and all the joy you have brought to all.

Great story....very cool!

tummyman · 07-29-2020, 10:51 AM

Need to put an item in the top banner such as ...."25 Years Strong" !!!!! Thanks for all you do !!

upthesaukee · 07-29-2020, 10:59 AM

Thanks for all you do. I have lived being a part of this site and check in several times a day.

Congratulations.

If people don't agree with your guidelines for posting on these forums, they are free to leave. Better yet, open up their own "uncensored" website.

Dave

JEEPONLY · 07-29-2020, 10:53 AM

This forum has so much to offer- to simply say thank you could easily sound understated- the sincerity of my compliment is not.

Thank you!

TheTimeTraveler · 07-29-2020, 10:59 AM

Please hang in there and keep up the great work!

rander7823 · 07-29-2020, 11:35 AM

You do a great job and I think your management of the site is more than outstanding.

Keep up the great work.

SIKSUKR · 07-29-2020, 11:38 AM

What is wrong with people?Don you have one of THE best sites anywhere!Period!Thanks for all you have done to make it what it is.My take is that because it has become so popular it has more of the low life out also which probably comes with the territory.Keep on doing what you do please.

GodSmile · 07-29-2020, 11:50 AM

I have enjoyed and benefitted from this site over the past several years. I appreciate all the work you've put in and also the abuse you've had to endure.

Jersey Bob · 07-29-2020, 11:55 AM

Wow! 25 years.
I check this site every day.

Don,

Thanks for all your work, and don’t let a few people grind you down!

Lakegeezer · 07-29-2020, 12:09 PM

Great work over the years Don, along with many improvements. The forum and the whole site is a valuable resource to the area. Hopefully you can ignore the rude complaints. The "delete" key is there to help with that.

Donzi Minx · 07-29-2020, 12:51 PM

Don,

The site speaks for itself, great work.
At least twice a day for me.
Weekend warrior by boat when I can get up there!

Woody38 · 07-29-2020, 12:58 PM

Congratulations.
Keep up the great work even in the face of adversity.The best revenge is truly doing something extrordinare, exactly what you have and are doing each and every day.

_________________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Newbiesaukee · 07-29-2020, 12:54 PM

I’m no longer a “newbie” joining in 2004, but the forum has been where I come to learn about the Lake...how to get here, how to navigate and how to appreciate what a treasure we have in the Region and in this site.

I am sure it seems, at times, a thankless task to manage it; but I just want to add my thanks for your doing it.

Descant · 07-29-2020, 01:07 PM

Thank you so much for even handed and tolerant management, as well as the time you devote to us. A valuable service to the Lakes Region. I visit almost daily, and I think of some of the frequent posters as trusted friends. I'm always intrigued and impressed when you bring back some wonderful relevant posts/pictures from some years ago.

Descant
da capo al fine

PENIVISA · 07-29-2020, 02:08 PM

Many Thanks Don. Have enjoyed site daily for many years.
Too bad a few bad apples ruin it for you and others. Thanks for fighting the good fight for us who love the lakes region and this site you have created for us
Have met and enjoyed some great people from this site
Michael

Biggd · 07-29-2020, 02:28 PM

It's a tremendous site and I hope it continues. Thank you for your tolerance.
I know I wouldn't have put up with it this long.
I know many of us tend to swerve off course once and a while, me included, and you get us back on the straight and narrow.

Nagigator · 07-29-2020, 02:35 PM

I love the lake and this forum. Not being up there much anymore, I am able to still see and enjoy all the wonderful fun and adventures going on up there. Its the greatest.

Sue Doe-Nym · 07-29-2020, 03:17 PM

Well.....Mr. Webmaster, if you ever had doubts about your importance to those of us who follow this forum, you can see for yourself...we truly think you’re THE BEST! Thank you for all you’ve done, and please keep up the great work!

Sue

Barney Bear · 07-29-2020, 09:51 AM

We have been fans for many years, and greatly appreciate all of the effort you go through to produce and maintain this very interesting and helpful forum. Sorry to learn of the fecal matter that you endure to provide all of us with this valuable source of information and history about our magnificent lake. 🐻

XCR-700 · 07-29-2020, 08:05 AM

I echo 308"s words and must say I think this is an outstanding site and it has been so helpful to me over the years.

As a newbie of only ~18 years and just under 500 posts, I may not have seen all that others here have, but nothing I have ever seen would cause me to criticize your management of the site in any way.

As an IT professional and some one who is strongly opinionated, I have nothing but praise for your efforts.

Congratulations on 25 years, that alone is a major accomplishment, let along the fact that this is such a wonderful site.

Many Thanks for making this resource available to us and for the outstanding job managing it.

ATB

07-29-2020, 07:47 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,231 Thanks: 2,382 Thanked 5,276 Times in 2,050 Posts	Thank You Congratulations and Thank you! Sorry to hear of the undue criticism you have and continue to receive. Unfortunately it's a thankless job and the work involved to keep this site going is unknown to many... I for one sincerely thank you for this great Lakes Region resource! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-29-2020, 09:42 AM	#6
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 364 Thanks: 56 Thanked 53 Times in 47 Posts	I too am somewhat of a newbie. Having been a member for only 5 years. The fact that you've stayed on for 25 years is a testament to your love of the area. The fact that you've stayed on through the things you've mentioned just reinforces that testament and says a lot about your character and stamina. Keep up the good work. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

07-29-2020, 10:05 AM	#7
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 392 Thanks: 287 Thanked 190 Times in 83 Posts	Thank you and congrats on 25 years Sincere thanks on creating this special site. As an island property owner, (10 years) I refer to it often as an import resource for lake/island living and as a source of entertainment. I always try to be positive and only post what might be useful or entertaining to others. I'm sorry to hear you've had to endure such animosity from some over the years for something that was created with a spirit of good intention. No good deed goes unpunished! Thanks again __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

07-29-2020, 10:19 AM	#8
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,563 Thanks: 660 Thanked 670 Times in 344 Posts	I thank you also. What you have built has become an appreciated part of my daily life. Anyone who landed on your site and felt it necessary to write dozens of pages of criticism, must have been taken by your work. The impression it left must have been massive. When the word Nazi is used, IMHO, all credibility is lost. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-29-2020, 10:59 AM	#12
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Thanks Thanks for all you do. I have lived being a part of this site and check in several times a day. Congratulations. If people don't agree with your guidelines for posting on these forums, they are free to leave. Better yet, open up their own "uncensored" website. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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07-29-2020, 08:25 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	Wow! Congratulations!! Don't get discouraged, it's the same for everybody who owns/moderates a site. You can't please everybody.

07-29-2020, 09:29 AM	#5
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	Thank you for all your hard work over the last 25 years. It is greatly appreciated.

07-29-2020, 10:46 AM	#9
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	We all would be lost without this website. Because of the website, I was able to locate a cottage that my family had rented back in the 50s and 60s each August. We again rented that cottage and were able to bring my late father back to the cottage and to the lake he loved. We continue to travel from Texas each year to the lake to continue building memories for our family. Thank you, thank you for this website and all the joy you have brought to all.

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07-29-2020, 10:51 AM	#11
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 831 Thanks: 256 Thanked 671 Times in 242 Posts	Need to put an item in the top banner such as ...."25 Years Strong" !!!!! Thanks for all you do !!

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07-29-2020, 10:53 AM	#13
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Congratulations! This forum has so much to offer- to simply say thank you could easily sound understated- the sincerity of my compliment is not. Thank you!

07-29-2020, 10:59 AM	#14
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 873 Thanks: 277 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Please hang in there and keep up the great work!

07-29-2020, 11:35 AM	#15
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 549 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Congratulations You do a great job and I think your management of the site is more than outstanding. Keep up the great work. Last edited by rander7823; 07-30-2020 at 09:34 AM. Reason: grammatical correction

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07-29-2020, 11:38 AM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	What is wrong with people?Don you have one of THE best sites anywhere!Period!Thanks for all you have done to make it what it is.My take is that because it has become so popular it has more of the low life out also which probably comes with the territory.Keep on doing what you do please. __________________ SIKSUKR

07-29-2020, 11:50 AM	#17
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 190 Thanks: 91 Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts	Thank you I have enjoyed and benefitted from this site over the past several years. I appreciate all the work you've put in and also the abuse you've had to endure.

07-29-2020, 11:55 AM	#18
Jersey Bob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central NJ Posts: 82 Thanks: 74 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Wow! 25 years. I check this site every day. Don, Thanks for all your work, and don’t let a few people grind you down!

07-29-2020, 12:09 PM	#19
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,677 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 639 Times in 290 Posts	Thanks Don Great work over the years Don, along with many improvements. The forum and the whole site is a valuable resource to the area. Hopefully you can ignore the rude complaints. The "delete" key is there to help with that. __________________ -lg

07-29-2020, 12:51 PM	#20
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Webmaster Extrodinaire Don, The site speaks for itself, great work. At least twice a day for me. Weekend warrior by boat when I can get up there!

07-29-2020, 12:58 PM	#21
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 577 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Congratulations. Keep up the great work even in the face of adversity.The best revenge is truly doing something extrordinare, exactly what you have and are doing each and every day. _________________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-29-2020, 12:54 PM	#22
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 946 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	Thank you I’m no longer a “newbie” joining in 2004, but the forum has been where I come to learn about the Lake...how to get here, how to navigate and how to appreciate what a treasure we have in the Region and in this site. I am sure it seems, at times, a thankless task to manage it; but I just want to add my thanks for your doing it. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-29-2020, 01:07 PM	#23
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,337 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,620 Times in 1,052 Posts	Many Thanks Thank you so much for even handed and tolerant management, as well as the time you devote to us. A valuable service to the Lakes Region. I visit almost daily, and I think of some of the frequent posters as trusted friends. I'm always intrigued and impressed when you bring back some wonderful relevant posts/pictures from some years ago. Descant da capo al fine

07-29-2020, 02:08 PM	#24
PENIVISA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 51 Thanks: 29 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Many Thanks Don. Have enjoyed site daily for many years. Too bad a few bad apples ruin it for you and others. Thanks for fighting the good fight for us who love the lakes region and this site you have created for us Have met and enjoyed some great people from this site Michael

07-29-2020, 02:28 PM	#25
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,080 Thanks: 2,199 Thanked 1,187 Times in 754 Posts	It's a tremendous site and I hope it continues. Thank you for your tolerance. I know I wouldn't have put up with it this long. I know many of us tend to swerve off course once and a while, me included, and you get us back on the straight and narrow. Last edited by Biggd; 07-29-2020 at 06:01 PM.

07-29-2020, 02:35 PM	#26
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	Thank You! I love the lake and this forum. Not being up there much anymore, I am able to still see and enjoy all the wonderful fun and adventures going on up there. Its the greatest.

07-29-2020, 03:17 PM	#27
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 743 Thanked 788 Times in 413 Posts	Well.....Mr. Webmaster, if you ever had doubts about your importance to those of us who follow this forum, you can see for yourself...we truly think you’re THE BEST! Thank you for all you’ve done, and please keep up the great work! Sue

07-29-2020, 09:51 AM	#28
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Thanks a Million We have been fans for many years, and greatly appreciate all of the effort you go through to produce and maintain this very interesting and helpful forum. Sorry to learn of the fecal matter that you endure to provide all of us with this valuable source of information and history about our magnificent lake. 🐻

07-29-2020, 08:05 AM	#29
XCR-700 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 757 Thanked 538 Times in 313 Posts	GREAT Job, Congrats! I echo 308"s words and must say I think this is an outstanding site and it has been so helpful to me over the years. As a newbie of only ~18 years and just under 500 posts, I may not have seen all that others here have, but nothing I have ever seen would cause me to criticize your management of the site in any way. As an IT professional and some one who is strongly opinionated, I have nothing but praise for your efforts. Congratulations on 25 years, that alone is a major accomplishment, let along the fact that this is such a wonderful site. Many Thanks for making this resource available to us and for the outstanding job managing it. ATB Last edited by XCR-700; 07-29-2020 at 10:16 PM.

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