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08-29-2008, 10:07 AM | #1 |
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Don't Upset Your Neighbors
Ossipee Lake WebCam under fire!
You could be NEXT! Link to Webcam http://www.canoeking.com/ossipee-lake-cam.htm Last edited by WINNOCTURN; 08-29-2008 at 12:56 PM. |
08-29-2008, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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WTF? Why are people so up in arms over a webcam?
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08-29-2008, 01:28 PM | #3 |
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I am completely lost on this one.
What is the "nuisance"? The camera shows trees and water? In what way does this disturb the neighbors? |
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Oh, FFS, people need to turn the stress-o-meter down a few notches.
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08-29-2008, 02:39 PM | #6 | |
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08-29-2008, 03:44 PM | #7 |
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There use to be a marker out there that kept most of the boat traffic further out. The marker was taken out last year so now the boats come a lot closer to shore. The webcam was also installed last year, so they believe all the traffic is a result of the cam.
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08-29-2008, 03:51 PM | #8 |
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Could it be?
The 'Not in my back yard' syndrome?
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08-29-2008, 06:45 PM | #9 |
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Saying, How de doo
Bear Islander,
Two summers ago I was passing through the NWZ opposite your enclave and yelled out Hello Bear Islander, You were on the dock and waved hello. I can't believe people would oppose boats just positioning themselves in front of a webcam and waving. You're right, it has to be something else the neighbors are upset about. Too bad, I like the Ossipee Web Cam, and I love yours. WINNOCTURN I hope common sense wins out. |
08-29-2008, 07:00 PM | #10 |
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Maybe installing a position spar marker with a very small sign that says:
SMILE, you're on OSSIPEE LAKE CAM! No mooning allowed!
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Just like the BearCam, there are only a couple boats a day on a busy weekend that pull up to the cam. They call their friends and family on their cell phone, wave to the cam, and take off. |
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08-29-2008, 08:30 PM | #12 |
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Paddler,
That is too bad that you have neighbors that can't stand an occasional passerby waving. I guess you can't please everyone. Is the Ossipee Lake cam yours? |
08-29-2008, 08:51 PM | #13 |
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SUCH BS!!!!!!!!!!
The webcams are AWESOME!!!! I can only say that anyone that has a problem with them needs a hooby or something else to do with their time. BI, ISLAND GIRL, ETC. Thank you thank you so much for the webcams we all love them so much. Paddler where is your cam? Is this really such a huge issue that people pull up for a few seconds and wave at the camera? I highly doubt it. |
08-30-2008, 06:09 AM | #14 | |
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An "Attractive Nuisance"
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On Winnipesaukee, sometimes all it takes is a "For Sale" sign in front of a McMansion to attract dozens of gawkers every day. Once they get an eyeful, their sudden "hole-shots" interfere with the neighbors' water skiing activities. I can see the need that some boaters will want themselves fully "on camera" to print out at home later or to e-mail the pics to friends. (Just not understanding that need.) BTW: US law has restrictions on an "attractive nuisance", which this particular webcam seems to fit.
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I can't imagine wanting to position themselves in front of a webcam either. In fact, a little one in our family has a fascination for going out in front of Rattlesnake and swimming off the boat in the deep water and all I can think is, where is that webcam, I hope we are not in front of it with the whole world possibly watching! LOL! Any hints so we can stay away from it?
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08-30-2008, 04:37 PM | #17 |
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Paddler -- gotta love the neighboors!
"My neighbor knocked on my door earlier this year and asked me to move the webcam because the boat traffic out front was taking away his right to privacy. "
I just can't get enough of lakefront property owners who think their owning property prohibits others' enjoyment on the water. While there may be some laws somewhere on the books about mooring distances from shore, I can't imagine that boats/vessels are prohibited from idling or floating offshore, no matter the distance, as long as nobody is in physical jeopardy and indecent exposure is not involved. Is your neighboor a celebrity, politician or dignitary? Mitt Romney, right? Remind him of his option to relocate to a more peaceful, less populated location. |
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The scenery is gorgeous - what's the problem? I'm thrilled to view it from afar in Va. Beach, VA ! I believe a second webCAM should be installed |
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Agreed: WTF!!!
Yeah, it sounds like there is something else that's going on. Is your neighbor up to mischief?
But, seriously, it's a lake-cam! I mean, if he's in such a hurry to go out on the lake and relax - HE'S DOING IT WRONG!! You can't 'hurry up and relax'! It's laughable! Wave back... or boaters will start mooning HIS house! |
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How did your neighbor know you had the webcam installed, btw?
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09-16-2008, 08:01 AM | #22 |
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Article on the Ossipee Lake Alliance Website
From John Howe, owner of the webcam.
David Smith from the Ossipee Lake Alliance contacted me yesterday about the recent articles that were in the newspaper. He has posted an article on their website. You can read the article and public comments Here is a link to the article: http://ossipeelake.org/news/2008/09/...ublic-service/ |
09-18-2008, 01:48 PM | #23 |
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Oops, I did it again
Sorry Pine Island Guy if I violated your right to privacy with this picture.
Bear Islander, if my wife had been a little quicker with the update, she would have got me streaming by..... /not enough time in this world wasting it on these issues |
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au contraire!!
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We had a "first" on the webcam on 9/6... the Winnipesaukee Belle cruised by loaded with people, stopped right in mid-webcam view and stayed there for about 20 minutes... we could see a wedding in progress and then lot's of cheering and camera flashes at the "i do"... after that she steamed off (the boat, not the bride)! The only thing we could think of was for people who couldn't make it to the wedding they told them to look at it live on the webcam! Happy that it gets more use than just checking the aquatherm -PIG |
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09-18-2008, 05:24 PM | #25 | |
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Ironic
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So, now they're unionized? Did they get a wallet card?
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09-28-2008, 07:56 PM | #29 |
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What is missing on the PI cam?
Sorry Brother.
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10-07-2008, 08:34 PM | #30 |
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Ossipee Lakw webcam lives on!
For those of you following this issue, the Town of Ossipee Code Enforcement Officer had ruled the paddler's webcam was not in violation of the Town's zoning ordinances and therefore allowable.
The neighbors subsequently appealed his determination. Paddler chose not to speak at the hearing held this evening and asked me to represent his family, which I gladly did. To make a long story short, the ZBA unanimously dtermined that the complaint was not valid and was a civil matter between paddler and the complainant. The Town's Attorney also sided with the Code Enforcement Officer. Needless to say the webcam lives on, and we are all the better by being allowed to continue to enjoy it's splendor. We do ask that anyone wishing to check out or appear on the camera be cognizant of the neighbor's valid concerns about close boating in the very shallow waters. Other than that, thank you John for sticking to your guns and being the gracious webcam host that you are! |
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Seriously, I can't even believe this even went to court. Don't the courts have more important things to worry about?
Congrats to the webcam owner!
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Good Job, Skip!
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10-15-2008, 04:17 PM | #33 |
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I'll confess to mugging in front of the Wolfecam while calling my wife or brother, but I shop in Wolfeboro on a daily basis. But I've never been tempted to seek out a lake webcam. Still, i look at that Broad Bay cam almost every day (especially when my girls are at Huckins), and have seen scant few boats lingering near shore.
Some folks need to take up recreational drinking.
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