Views from the C-Nile

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

With 4 dogs, they go everywhere....

I just aimed for the yellow circles and hoped that everyone was so preoccupied looking for wayward kayaks that they wouldn't see me!

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[Descant]

If you mark your territory, will the bear stay away? Is the bear still on Mark?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

If you mark your territory, will the bear stay away? Is the bear still on Mark?

I haven't seen it, nor have I gotten any reports. Of course, there may not be anyone left out there to report , so your guess is as good as mine!

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[Phantom]

you guys are killing me

Just what I needed this afternoon

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Phantom

you guys are killing me

Just what I needed this afternoon

The comedy value alone in this thread is staggering!

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[steve-on-mark]

few shots from this morning...and yes, the heat was on.

[steve-on-mark]

Just took a ride around the island...last man standing.



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[LikeLakes]

Beautiful day!!!

You should go for a swim, water is cold but over 70 degree air and sun so you'd warm up right away.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LikeLakes

Beautiful day!!!

You should go for a swim, water is cold but over 70 degree air and sun so you'd warm up right away.

Too many leaves to rake!

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[steve-on-mark]

People have been complaining about the time change, but I'm happy with the results...these morning trips have been occurring in the dark .



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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

People have been complaining about the time change, but I'm happy with the results...these morning trips have been occurring in the dark .



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It must have been a bumpy ride in this morning. The wind was howling up on the hill last night, and it looked rough down near Diamond/Rattlesnake.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

It must have been a bumpy ride in this morning. The wind was howling up on the hill last night, and it looked rough down near Diamond/Rattlesnake.

last night was pretty rough going out...this morning not so terrible...of course, we all have a different view of what bumpy and rough might be! ;-)

[LikeLakes]

Ugh I hate the time change. I don't mind at all going to work in the dark, really don't like the dark afternoon/evenings. But I realize I'm not boating to work.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LikeLakes

Ugh I hate the time change. I don't mind at all going to work in the dark, really don't like the dark afternoon/evenings. But I realize I'm not boating to work.

for me it's a good thing...in a month it won't matter! ;-)

[steve-on-mark]

A little " breezy " on the lake this morning...why are my dock lines so stiff??



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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

A little " breezy " on the lake this morning...why are my dock lines so stiff??

It was blowing hard this morning. There were some big rollers crashing into the tip of Rattlesnake this morning.

Pic out my bathroom window earlier.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

It was blowing hard this morning. There were some big rollers crashing into the tip of Rattlesnake this morning.

Pic out my bathroom window earlier.

you know we're sheltered from those west winds on East Mark... I had no idea ( too dark to see the true height of those rollers ) how windy it was until I saw the flag blowing at Glendale.

[steve-on-mark]

A little breezy this morning as well!



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[tis]

Oh, rough one this morning!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Oh, rough one this morning!

On the bright side, I had daylight!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

On the bright side, I had daylight!

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Yes, that is helpful!!!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Yes, that is helpful!!!

Not necessary, but kinda nice!

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[Garcia]

Do you have a departure date or do you play it be ear and see what the weather brings? I'm envious of the time you spend on the island/lake!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Garcia

Do you have a departure date or do you play it be ear and see what the weather brings? I'm envious of the time you spend on the island/lake!

We kind of play it by ear...planning on having Thanksgiving out here, maybe move off that weekend or the next??? I don't have any clogged arteries this year so the move and pulling of the boat should be easier than last year! :-) I have taken a lot of stuff home over the course of the past month as well.

[LoveLakeLife]

Please post some pics of what the island and the bay look like this time of year!


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Please post some pics of what the island and the bay look like this time of year!


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Usually blackness when I get home! :-) Will have to be this weekend...are you talking about the water between Mark and Bear??

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Please post some pics of what the island and the bay look like this time of year!


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Here you go, Mike!



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[LoveLakeLife]

Wow, the level of detail is astounding!


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Wow, the level of detail is astounding!


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You see what I see! Thank God for the lights in this place!



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[tis]

The lake is indeed very dark at night in the off season!!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

The lake is indeed very dark at night in the off season!!

Right?? People have no idea just how dark it really is...even hard to tell where islands begin and end. Moonlight is always a welcome thing!

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[steve-on-mark]

A balmy 28 degrees this morning...pretty though.

[LoveLakeLife]

Very pretty. Any ice sightings?


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Very pretty. Any ice sightings?


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Nope...lake temp is too warm still.

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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Very pretty. Any ice sightings?


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I take that back... Gilford Yacht Club has skim ice.

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[LikeLakes]

C-Nile will laugh at that skim ice as she breaks a path through.

You mention maybe pulling it this weekend or the one after ... seems like it's worth waiting the extra week so you can say you commuted into December.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LikeLakes

C-Nile will laugh at that skim ice as she breaks a path through.

You mention maybe pulling it this weekend or the one after ... seems like it's worth waiting the extra week so you can say you commuted into December.

well....it was so cold this morning ( 19 degrees ) that the steering cable was frozen in place...I discovered that after backing away from the dock, I couldn't turn the wheel! Loosened up after a bit, but made for an interesting ride in. I'm thinking it's time to call it a year...

[tis]

Oh no! Sad, but I think you are right. I will miss your adventures.

[steve-on-mark]

Well let me tell you about yesterday's adventure...all 5 cats had to go in for rabies shots...if you saw the lake yesterday, nobody in their right mind would have been out there. First time I've seen my wife hyperventilate!



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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Well let me tell you about yesterday's adventure...all 5 cats had to go in for rabies shots...if you saw the lake yesterday, nobody in their right mind would have been out there. First time I've seen my wife hyperventilate!



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Wow! I didn't know you had FIVE cats! I did see your picture yesterday though but I thought you were celebrating a special "cat" day.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Wow! I didn't know you had FIVE cats! I did see your picture yesterday though but I thought you were celebrating a special "cat" day.

Come on...you know I like to tell stories! ;-)

[tis]

At least we have fun, right?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

At least we have fun, right?

it's all we can do! :-)

[Descant]

No rabies shot fore the bear? Is s/he still on Mark? Maybe s/he island hopped and that's the one that was seen on Welch?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

No rabies shot fore the bear? Is s/he still on Mark? Maybe s/he island hopped and that's the one that was seen on Welch?

I haven't seen bear or any deer in quite a while, just ravenous cats!

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[codeman671]

I can confirm he had 5 cats on board, as well as a hyper-ventilating wife...She was ready to ditch island life after that ride.Steve- lucky for you the cheapest mainland house she found that she liked was $5mil. Better not plan on retiring soon. That's a LOT of tiki boat runs!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I can confirm he had 5 cats on board, as well as a hyper-ventilating wife...She was ready to ditch island life after that ride.Steve- lucky for you the cheapest mainland house she found that she liked was $5mil. Better not plan on retiring soon. That's a LOT of tiki boat runs!

that would require year round around the clock tiki boat runs... would have to convert them to air boats!

[Susie Cougar]

I have wondered if you ever considered moving to the mainland or had a plan to do so? It seems so hard for you to leave every year.

[Descant]

Island life is different. You'd be amazed at how many islanders have "permanent" home within 15 minutes drive of their mainland dock. Some can see their mainland home from their island residence.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

I have wondered if you ever considered moving to the mainland or had a plan to do so? It seems so hard for you to leave every year.

It's always very hard to leave...we love it there, love the privacy... I'd like to retire at some point, and buying mainland would prevent me from doing that ...ever!

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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Wow! I didn't know you had FIVE cats! I did see your picture yesterday though but I thought you were celebrating a special "cat" day.

And if you're thinking I had anything to do with accumulating 5 cats, you'd be hugely mistaken!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

And if you're thinking I had anything to do with accumulating 5 cats, you'd be hugely mistaken!

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Sure, softie.......

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Sure, softie.......

Hey, I might be soft, but that doesn't make me a cat hoarder! ;-)

[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Hey, I might be soft, but that doesn't make me a cat hoarder! ;-)

But it helps because you can't say no!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

But it helps because you can't say no!

It's called " picking your battles"....

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[steve-on-mark]

Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving...this morning I am thankful for mini splits!

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[steve-on-mark]

The C-Nile did laugh at the skim ice in Mt.View, cutting a path to bring the pontoon in for the year... down to one boat!



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[steve-on-mark]

The thinning of the herd has begun...



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[tis]

3 headed to winter quarters??

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

3 headed to winter quarters??

yep.... these are the 3 that are hardest to corral as they're not thrilled with crates and carriers. I've had years where on the final day at the lake, one will go into hiding and I have to leave them for a day or to til I can get back out there. That won't be the case this year.

[tis]

Glad you got them all corralled! We had a place on an island years ago and when we left one of the cats was no where to be found. I went back the next day and he was very glad to see me! I was very worried though.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Glad you got them all corralled! We had a place on an island years ago and when we left one of the cats was no where to be found. I went back the next day and he was very glad to see me! I was very worried though.

Same thing last year....cat took off like a rocket ( in the house ) and I searched for an hour...must have found a good spot cause I couldn't find him. I went back the next night and he was sitting on the back of the couch, cold and hungry...much more subdued and easily crated! ;-)

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

yep.... these are the 3 that are hardest to corral as they're not thrilled with crates and carriers. I've had years where on the final day at the lake, one will go into hiding and I have to leave them for a day or to til I can get back out there. That won't be the case this year.

I kind of do the same thing to my wife when she tells me its time to leave the island!!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I kind of do the same thing to my wife when she tells me its time to leave the island!!

Dan

Ha....I'll bet you do!!

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I kind of do the same thing to my wife when she tells me its time to leave the island!!

Dan

You go into hiding? Does she find you or come back for you the next day when you are cold and hungry?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

You go into hiding? Does she find you or come back for you the next day when you are cold and hungry?

I threaten to stay on the island with our dog (really her dog) and that's when it gets ugly! She says there is no way she's leaving without the dog!!

Dan

[Descant]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I threaten to stay on the island with our dog (really her dog) and that's when it gets ugly! She says there is no way she's leaving without the dog!!

Dan

Understood. I had a medical problem once, made it through the night and headed to the boat and hospital. When we got to the mainland--where's the dog? We went back for her, then returned to go to the ER. As long as blood isn't spurting...play on.

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I threaten to stay on the island with our dog (really her dog) and that's when it gets ugly! She says there is no way she's leaving without the dog!!

Dan

But she'll leave without you, right?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

But she'll leave without you, right?

In a heartbeat!!

Dan

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

In a heartbeat!!

Dan

But maybe she'll come back and get you eventually......

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

But maybe she'll come back and get you eventually......

I’m still out here waiting Tis!!

[Descant]

Perhaps that's why so many islanders have more than one boat?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

Understood. I had a medical problem once, made it through the night and headed to the boat and hospital. When we got to the mainland--where's the dog? We went back for her, then returned to go to the ER. As long as blood isn't spurting...play on.

True story along the same lines...we had a birthday party out here for my wife 3 years ago. It was a great time and went deep into the next morning. We had some overnight guests that had to get to their vehicles, so still in a dazed fog, they got in the pontoon and we headed to Glendale where some were parked. Charlotte the dog came along for ride. When we got there, I dumped the mountain of trash we generated, wished safe travels to my cousin's headed back to NJ, then got back on the boat to take the rest to Mt.View where their vehicles were. As we approached the channel to the marina, I had a revelation...." Where's the dog????". I sped back to Glendale and sitting on the dock was Charlotte, with her best " what the hell did you just do to me " face. She hopped on board and we completed our mission, and I avoided decapitation by the wife , cause that would have been the outcome!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I’m still out here waiting Tis!!

Well, you don't look TOO miserable.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Well, you don't look TOO miserable.

As long as the sand fleas are kept under control!

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[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

As long as the sand fleas are kept under control!

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Or a roque wave comes along. That's a mighty small island he's on.

[steve-on-mark]

Last commute of the season...all living things are now off the island...blah!



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[tis]

All good things but come to an end-at least for a while.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

All good things but come to an end-at least for a while.

at least my commute will be much shorter... Rt. 125 is pretty scenic, right??

[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

at least my commute will be much shorter... Rt. 125 is pretty scenic, right??

There is that. Look at the bright side. Scenic? I guess it depends where.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by tis

There is that. Look at the bright side. Scenic? I guess it depends where.

Cedar Waters is closed this time of year, so he won't have that to look at.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Cedar Waters is closed this time of year, so he won't have that to look at.

Don't laugh, but I actually had to go in there once to pick up a customer car...remind me to tell you the story over some Kenny Drinks sometime.

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[LoveLakeLife]

Okay please expound on Cedar Waters for those of us in the dark!


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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Okay please expound on Cedar Waters for those of us in the dark!


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Here ya go!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Here ya go!

Dan, I'm shocked that you have nudist camp pics on your phone....I have pictures of everything, but none of that!

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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Don't laugh, but I actually had to go in there once to pick up a customer car...remind me to tell you the story over some Kenny Drinks sometime.

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Can't wait to hear that one!

By the way, its Michelle's birthday today.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Dan, I'm shocked that you have nudist camp pics on your phone....I have pictures of everything, but none of that!

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Trust me when I tell you that there is NOTHING there you would want to take pictures of...

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Trust me when I tell you that there is NOTHING there you would want to take pictures of...

Dan

like I said...I've been and am well aware!

[winniwannabe]

What a blast from the past! I remember going by there as a kid on our way to Alton Bay. I can't believe it's still there.

[dickiej]

The people who go to nudist camps are exactly the people you DONT want to see nude…

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by dickiej

The people who go to nudist camps are exactly the people you DONT want to see nude…

Like Sally, the topless protester on Weirs Beach a few years back! ;-)

[LoveLakeLife]

I remember Sally. She made the tide go out at Weirs Beach.


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[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Here ya go!

That’s what I get for asking. Sorry everyone.


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

I remember Sally. She made the tide go out at Weirs Beach.


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I'd be worried about the possibility of " harpoon scars "...

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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

That’s what I get for asking. Sorry everyone.


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It's ok... nothing like a little comic relief to brighten up the day!

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[webmaster]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Like Sally, the topless protester on Weirs Beach a few years back! ;-)

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[pondguy]

back to the C-Nile......please.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by pondguy

back to the C-Nile......please.

Trains derail sometimes...

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[pondguy]

That was scary!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by pondguy

That was scary!

Life IS scary at times...I had visions of having to convert the C-Nile into a whale watching vessel, but in hindsight maybe giving tours of the alternative Sally's Gut would have been a lucrative career move for me.

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