Anyone else on rattlesnake lose power just now?

Webbsatwinni · 06-23-2013, 03:52 PM

Lost power when the lightning went through.

upthesaukee · 06-23-2013, 06:57 PM

...on Facebook that there was a widespread outage in West Alton. Trees on fires and fallen on wires, and a car into a pole. Have not seen an update. They also reported they were closing the restaurant due to the lack of power.

IslandRadio · 06-23-2013, 08:39 PM

9:37 - Still no power on Rattlesnake.

Have a beautiful generator hookup and a really great generator to go with it - and of course the generator is HOME and not HERE

Oh well, what are you going to do?? Can't fix (you know what)

The outage map indicates a 9:50 ESTIMATE to repair - we'll see - the repair estimate was 8:23 an hour after the outage.

Some pretty big cells went through - lots of fireworks, for sure!

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-24-2013, 06:07 AM

A couple of them were wicked intense in my neck if the woods! Flash-BANG!!!!! I learned a very valuable lesson too.

I need to keep my phone charged when expecting a storm. It was on the charger when the first one rolled through and the power went out. 17% battery doesn't last long when you want to check radar.

I woke to find an e-mail from our son, "Call me ASAP!" Figures... The one night my phone is off. Hope he's okay!

wifi · 06-24-2013, 06:27 AM

A cell phone car charger is a handy thing to have in such a situation.

IslandRadio · 06-24-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

A couple of them were wicked intense in my neck if the woods! Flash-BANG!!!!! I learned a very valuable lesson too.

I need to keep my phone charged when expecting a storm. It was on the charger when the first one rolled through and the power went out. 17% battery doesn't last long when you want to check radar.

I woke to find an e-mail from our son, "Call me ASAP!" Figures... The one night my phone is off. Hope he's okay!

Wow, I hope everything is/was OK !! The power came back a little after midnight I seem to remember. What was interesting, is that the power came back about an hour before that - for about 30 seconds, and then went out again.

For a time, the Verizon cell system was DOWN. IslandPrincess and I went over to "The Barn" to get something to eat (they had power there), and a strong storm cell came through during our dinner. The lights went out in the restaurant for about 5 seconds, and then came back on. There were several very near-by lightning hits. The fire dep't was putting something out a few hundred feet away, but we couldn't see exactly what it was. After the lights blinked out (obviously a hit on the power grid), the Verizon cell system was out for a time. No 4g/3g, etc. Other folks on the restaurant were also talking about it. By the time we finished dinner, things were back on-line.

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-24-2013, 07:06 AM

I actually hadn't thought of the car charger because most of the time that I am here, the boat is at the mainland. I am unable to put her on the whips and they are oft needed on The Broads!

I certainly will get one and have it just in case. I can get to the boat with the PWC.

JMR · 06-24-2013, 07:42 AM

Lots of power company trucks on the roads this AM. Plenty to fix after last night. I also have a nice generator..... at home. I guess I should think about bringing it up

Webbsatwinni · 06-26-2013, 10:14 AM

Rattlesnake is out again, time to head to nazbar I guess.

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-26-2013, 10:24 AM

I had a power hiccup that was a few seconds. Power is on down my way. Nazbar sounds fun! When do we leave?!

Webbsatwinni · 06-26-2013, 10:40 AM

Wander down we can take the new toy!! Leaving around 12:30

upthesaukee · 06-26-2013, 11:47 AM

Snake eyes last picture was at 1033 this morning.

Island Girl · 06-26-2013, 12:00 PM

Sitting here working in MA... no Snake Eyes since this morning is breaking my heart.

It is usually how I tell if the power is out!

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-26-2013, 01:36 PM

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NH Electric Co-op was out working on the island. It is my understanding that the power splits at the peninsula. My end of the island stayed on while they were there.

Looks like I missed the boat to Nazbar! I was out kayaking with the dogs.

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Harry is the bigger one, 1+ years old. Khaleesi is almost 7 months old.

George, I think the neighbor between you and Rog is missing an Adirondack chair. It is about at the halfway point on the island, number 878. There was no way that I could return it using a kayak with two dogs.

Par Four · 06-26-2013, 02:16 PM

This might be a "duh!" question, but the utilities own their own work boat(s) to support the Island customers? Guess they'd have to.

I was supised to read here that Diamond does not have power brought out to it. Is that right, I wonder why not and also what other of he larger island are off the grid?

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-26-2013, 02:23 PM

This is the first time that I have seen it. A fellow islander used to shuttle workers to and fro.

Snake Eyes is back up.

ishoot308 · 06-26-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Par Four

This might be a "duh!" question, but the utilities own their own work boat(s) to support the Island customers? Guess they'd have to.

I was supised to read here that Diamond does not have power brought out to it. Is that right, I wonder why not and also what other of he larger island are off the grid?

I am pretty sure PSNH uses Fay's Boatyard to shuttle them out to the islands they service.

Dan

Jeanzb1 · 06-26-2013, 03:22 PM

Par Four: I heard just a few days ago that Diamond Island was offered electricity a year or two ago and they decided that they liked it the way it was -- generators!

BroadHopper · 06-26-2013, 03:34 PM

I do remember when the US Navy was running their underground laboratory at Diamond Island, a utility cable supplied electricity and phone service.

I'm surprised they did not put it to civilian use.

Just Sold · 06-26-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I am pretty sure PSNH uses Fay's Boatyard to shuttle them out to the islands they service.

Dan

Not sure about PSNH and Fay's but before Verizon sold to Fairpoint they kept a Tunnel Drive Penn Yan in the rack building. Not sure if Fairpoint still owns it but I've seen it around Fay's w/out any markings this year.

DRH · 06-26-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

This is the first time that I have seen it. A fellow islander used to shuttle workers to and fro.

NHEC has its own pontoon work boat that it keeps at Minge Cove Marina. The island resident you referred to does shuttle the workers during the off season when NHEC's work boat is not in the water or if it breaks down.

gillygirl · 06-26-2013, 08:11 PM

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Khaleesi is almost 7 months old.

Game of Thrones fan?

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-26-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gillygirl

Game of Thrones fan?

Maybe just a bit.

Harry's full name is Harry Drogo!

He answers to both names.

ApS · 06-27-2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wifi

A cell phone car charger is a handy thing to have in such a situation.

I've got one of these for my spare 12V battery—but especially handy on a car-free island:

rgilfert · 06-27-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

George, I think the neighbor between you and Rog is missing an Adirondack chair. It is about at the halfway point on the island, number 878. There was no way that I could return it using a kayak with two dogs.

RG, you're right....I saw their chair float by my dock (just out of reach) as I was frantically trying to secure our boat (spring lines & whips) during the torrential downpour. Like idiots we got caught by the storm while hiking back from the "top-of-the-snake" with visiting family. Can't remember ever being quite so wet!

Webbsatwinni · 06-27-2013, 06:49 AM

Thanks RG, I will let him know, I think they are coming up today.

Webbsatwinni · 06-27-2013, 07:27 AM

RG, You should have joined us!

06-23-2013, 03:52 PM	#1
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	Anyone else on rattlesnake lose power just now? Lost power when the lightning went through.

06-23-2013, 06:57 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Woodlands Tavern reported.... ...on Facebook that there was a widespread outage in West Alton. Trees on fires and fallen on wires, and a car into a pole. Have not seen an update. They also reported they were closing the restaurant due to the lack of power. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-24-2013, 06:07 AM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Storms Last Night A couple of them were wicked intense in my neck if the woods! Flash-BANG!!!!! I learned a very valuable lesson too. I need to keep my phone charged when expecting a storm. It was on the charger when the first one rolled through and the power went out. 17% battery doesn't last long when you want to check radar. I woke to find an e-mail from our son, "Call me ASAP!" Figures... The one night my phone is off. Hope he's okay!

06-24-2013, 07:06 AM	#7
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Thanks wifi I actually hadn't thought of the car charger because most of the time that I am here, the boat is at the mainland. I am unable to put her on the whips and they are oft needed on The Broads! I certainly will get one and have it just in case. I can get to the boat with the PWC.

06-24-2013, 07:42 AM	#8
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	power company Lots of power company trucks on the roads this AM. Plenty to fix after last night. I also have a nice generator..... at home. I guess I should think about bringing it up

06-23-2013, 08:39 PM	#3
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	9:37 - Still no power on Rattlesnake. Have a beautiful generator hookup and a really great generator to go with it - and of course the generator is HOME and not HERE Oh well, what are you going to do?? Can't fix (you know what) The outage map indicates a 9:50 ESTIMATE to repair - we'll see - the repair estimate was 8:23 an hour after the outage. Some pretty big cells went through - lots of fireworks, for sure!

06-24-2013, 06:27 AM	#5
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	A cell phone car charger is a handy thing to have in such a situation.

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06-26-2013, 10:14 AM	#9
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	Rattlesnake is out again, time to head to nazbar I guess.

06-26-2013, 10:24 AM	#10
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	RI Power I had a power hiccup that was a few seconds. Power is on down my way. Nazbar sounds fun! When do we leave?!

06-26-2013, 10:40 AM	#11
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	Wander down we can take the new toy!! Leaving around 12:30

06-26-2013, 11:47 AM	#12
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Snake Eyes is down. Snake eyes last picture was at 1033 this morning. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-26-2013, 12:00 PM	#13
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Ugh! Sitting here working in MA... no Snake Eyes since this morning is breaking my heart. It is usually how I tell if the power is out! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

06-26-2013, 01:36 PM	#14
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Power on Rattlesnake NH Electric Co-op was out working on the island. It is my understanding that the power splits at the peninsula. My end of the island stayed on while they were there. Looks like I missed the boat to Nazbar! I was out kayaking with the dogs. Harry is the bigger one, 1+ years old. Khaleesi is almost 7 months old. George, I think the neighbor between you and Rog is missing an Adirondack chair. It is about at the halfway point on the island, number 878. There was no way that I could return it using a kayak with two dogs.

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06-26-2013, 02:16 PM	#15
Par Four Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central MA Posts: 77 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	This might be a "duh!" question, but the utilities own their own work boat(s) to support the Island customers? Guess they'd have to. I was supised to read here that Diamond does not have power brought out to it. Is that right, I wonder why not and also what other of he larger island are off the grid?

06-26-2013, 02:23 PM	#16
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	NH Electric's Boat This is the first time that I have seen it. A fellow islander used to shuttle workers to and fro. Snake Eyes is back up.

06-26-2013, 03:22 PM	#18
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 546 Thanks: 614 Thanked 173 Times in 94 Posts	Par Four: I heard just a few days ago that Diamond Island was offered electricity a year or two ago and they decided that they liked it the way it was -- generators!

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Diamond Island I do remember when the US Navy was running their underground laboratory at Diamond Island, a utility cable supplied electricity and phone service. I'm surprised they did not put it to civilian use. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day. Last edited by BroadHopper; 06-26-2013 at 03:34 PM. Reason: spelling

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06-27-2013, 06:49 AM	#26
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	Thanks RG, I will let him know, I think they are coming up today.

06-27-2013, 07:27 AM	#27
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