Merry Christmas

KBoater · 12-14-2005, 04:30 PM

I’ll be in NH for Christmas.
The following was inspired by the crew from the forum. Thanks for the inspiration McDude (Post Cards), RG (Maps), DRH(Pictures), IG (Adventures), Pepper (Lobster), Upthesaukee (weather report etc), Winnie Diver(Keeping me straightened out), Webmaster Don (making it exist) and all the rest that make this a great place. This is a follow up for “In Ancient Times”.

Christmas in Ancient Times.

The hardiest neighbors stayed with Winnie and Peasaukee through the cold and snowy weather. They kept busy building log homes, cutting logs for fires and sitting around the fires to stay warm. They would celebrate a special time called Christmas. The best log was brought into the log homes and decorated with cones and specially made ornaments. The openings in the log homes were light with many candles. On a special Night everyone would gather at the central large building to pray, song, and thank the Great Spirit for all the things that they had received during the year. They gave a special thanks for the marvelous beauty and peace of the place that they lived in.

After their gathering, everyone would go back to their log and await the arrival of a special friend. He would arrive by his custom flying sled accompanied by his reindeer and visit only boys and girls who had been good for the whole year. He visited all the log homes and left gifts for the good children.

The next day neighbors would visit everyone and bring presents and food. A great meal was had with all of Winnie and Peasaukee friends.

The water of the Great Spirits Smile would be tested to see if it was hard. When DRH declared the water hard enough then everyone would go sledding and playing on the hard water. The McDude River would become hard first and people would slide down it. If there was much snow then Upthesaukee would lead friend on a snow walk through the forest. They would wear shoes specially made for walking on the snow.

Others would climb Peasaukee’s Mountain and then they would put bark on their feet and slid down to the bottom. Some would race each other.

A merry time would be had by all. Everyone would greet their neighbors with “Merry Christmas”.

mcdude · 12-14-2005, 06:12 PM

Thanks for the Christmas Tale FLboater! I'll be heading up to the land of Winni and Pesaukee on the 26th! Can't wait!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Lady Di · 12-14-2005, 11:46 PM

I want to wish you all the merriest of Christmases of all times.

Stay safe, and stay warm.

SIKSUKR · 12-15-2005, 08:17 AM

Same here.No pc for me.MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone.May Santa leave you 2 feet of ice in the broads to play on till April,and plenty of snow for us snowpigs.

dpg · 12-19-2005, 11:49 AM

Won't be doing "Winnie" this christmas

Setting sail for four nights to the Bahamas!!

Have a great holiday everyone

GTO · 12-19-2005, 02:07 PM

Pepper, Mee & Mac, McDude, RG, IG, IGA, Vcr, Dvd , etc, and end even Outlaw (even though she never came through with my Searay flag) and all others, Have a safe holiday!!

BroadHopper · 12-19-2005, 02:11 PM

For those who skis, I'll see you on the slopes.
For those who sled, I'll see you on the corriders.
For the lounge lizards, I'll see you at the Wolfeboro Inn.

Think snow!!!!!!!

May everyone have a safe and joyous Christmas.

BH

phoenix · 12-20-2005, 02:22 PM

Merry Christmas from all your friends in Phoenix( too cold for us in NH in the winter) see you in May

lakegirl · 12-20-2005, 03:15 PM

Happy Holidays!!!!

P.S. Thank you McDude!!

gtxrider · 12-20-2005, 09:00 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I hope you all get what you are wishing for under the tree. I know we have been good boys and girls so Santa will be good to you. And please have a HAPPY, HEALTHY and SAFE NEW YEAR!!

LilacHill · 12-21-2005, 07:30 PM

Merry Christmas from the other side of Alton Mountain

Silver Duck · 12-21-2005, 07:49 PM

Merry Christmas to all, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2006!

Silver Duck

Mrs. Mosher · 12-22-2005, 05:02 AM

Merry Christmas from a long time lurker!

Skipper of the Sea Que · 12-22-2005, 10:12 AM

Wishing all forum readers (and even those that don't read

) the very best for the season.

Special thanks to all who help make this site a great place visit on the Internet.

Island Girl · 12-22-2005, 11:18 AM

.... to all.

Thanks to all of you for your contributions that make this site, the forum, and Photopost the most wonderful community of people in the world.

Thanks to Don for letting us play in his sandbox. I know I am here most every day, getting my winni fix and keeping the dream alive.

Today the days start getting longer... (it's my birthday!) and summer is on the way.

IG

Rattlesnake Gal · 12-22-2005, 11:55 AM

The
special
people in our lives
warm our hearts and
brighten the holiday season.
I'm glad to be part of this forum family!

Fondly,

RG

Happy Bithday Island Girl!

Woodsy · 12-22-2005, 12:58 PM

To all a Merry Christmas! and a prosperous New Year!

Woodsy

GTO · 12-22-2005, 01:53 PM

Happy Birthday IG. Almost a Christmas (I mean Holiday) baby

Mee-n-Mac · 12-22-2005, 02:05 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.

ps - and if there's any skinny dippin going on over the holidays .... I do NOT want to see the pictures.

GWC... · 12-22-2005, 05:51 PM

Been a fast year...

Here's your card for the Saeson - it's a little fishy...

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...ode=ZS33649941

P.S.- Have pity on the fish - no chunky dunk'n til ice-out...

trfour · 12-22-2005, 06:12 PM

and Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!
Love,
T.

Pepper · 12-22-2005, 08:24 PM

I also wish all my dear forum friends a joyous celebration of love and life, be it Christmas, or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. Whatever you celebrate, remember the reasons we celebrate, and keep always in your heart the knowledge that we Americans are free to celebrate whichever holiday is ours, without prejudice or persecution.

Merry Christmas
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Kwanzaa
and
Happy New Year to you all!

mcdude · 12-22-2005, 08:49 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Enjoy your time with friends and family. Peace On Earth - McD - --

P.S. A great Christmas Video... http://members.cox.net/transam57/lights.wmv

Mrs. Mosher · 12-23-2005, 01:01 AM

Oh, I can see your photo is going to become a classic sitting amongst everyone's Christmas cards on the mantle!

Cal · 12-23-2005, 01:12 AM

Merry Christmas all

Skip · 12-23-2005, 06:58 AM

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Its a jungle out here...so be careful, and have a safe & merry, merry Christmas!!!!!

Wishing you all the best in '06,

Skip

gtxrider · 12-23-2005, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Enjoy your time with friends and family. Peace On Earth - McD - --

P.S. A great Christmas Video... http://members.cox.net/transam57/lights.wmv

Ho! Ho! Ho! I hope DRH gets a royalty from this card.

Merry Christmas to ALL!

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DRH · 12-23-2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtxrider

Ho! Ho! Ho! I hope DRH gets a royalty from this card.

Yeah, me too!!

Just Sold · 12-23-2005, 01:01 PM

To all of you wonderful Friends and fellow Forum Members and to Don Z who brought us this great place to gather at.
Merry Christmas
&
Happy New Year

And a very Happy Birthday to IG.

ghfromaltonbay · 12-23-2005, 02:31 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my Forum Friends.

DRH & IG, thanks for all the great pictures and your friendship.

McDude, Upthesaukee & RG - Thanks for all the info and updates.

Pepper - Thanks for the great lobster rolls and your terrific smile & personality.

Don Zimmer - Thanks for maintaining my favorite website.

GTXRider - See you on Christmas. Thanks for the laughs.

To all the rest - Hope to see you all again at Forum Fest III in 2006!!

rrr · 12-23-2005, 04:29 PM

To all the wonderful people at the forum-

Thank you all for your wisdom and your humor.

I wish you all a very merry Christmas and/or happy Chanukah - and a happy, healthy and safe New Year.

(and a happy belated birthday to Island Girl!)

Misty Blue · 12-23-2005, 11:49 PM

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all 'cross the Lake,
Not a vessel was sailing, there was not a wake;

The docklines were stowed in the boathouse with care,
The sunset came early, there was a chill in the air.

The cruisers were laid up all snug in thier sheds'
With drains safley opened in their engines and heads;

The sailboats on cradles, running gear all well stowed,
Their shrouds, stays and haylards all dusted with snow.

When out on the bay there arose a commotion,
Like I've never heard since I sailed on the ocean.

Down to the dock I ran in a rush;
I slippped on the planking and slid in the slush.

The big Lake was frozen both far and wide;
Waiting for islanders to go out for a ride.

When what to my wondering eyes did I see;
But a miniature sleigh with a course set for me.

With a little old driver, so tiny and minni.
I know in a moment it must be St. Winni!

More rapid than coursers his seahorses came;
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name:

"Now DONZI! Now SKIPPER! FL Boater and Pepper!
On Mw-N-Mac! On Lady Di! Fly like a zepher!
Rise up now Gal from Rattlesnake Island!
Take to the air McDude from the highlands!"

He cried to his coursers in a bright, merry tone,
"Now dash away! Dash away! Through the no wake Zone!"

As waves in the broads sometimes will dash'
When they meet Parker Island and end with a splash;

So across the rime ice his coursers they flew,
With a sleigh full of toys and St. Winni. too!

Then in a twinkling I heard a sharp slice,
As the sleigh came to a stop on the crystal clear ice.

I looked at the chimney, 'Heard a mighty "Heave Hove!"
As the jolly elf rolled out of the old Fisher stove.

His clothes were covered in ashes and dibris;
But he faithfully wore his Type III PFD.

From a red seabag fell a bundle of toys;
To be given to the good little Winni. Girls and Boys.

For Island Gal there was a good book for reading,
for Grant was a dive tank with NITROX for breathing.

Pine Island Guy a camera so he can watch his Lake,
For Broadhopper some boat stuff, what fun it will make!

SkiSur some downhills for his next black diamond run,
Broadhopper already has his, a life full of FUN!

Then clicking his fingers, like a kid on a spree,
He gave me a wink and then motioned to me;

We ran to the sleigh, parked out on the bay,
And he gave me a message 'fore he sailed away.

His message, as he crossed the Lake crystal white;
"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"

Merry Christmas!

Misty Blue

Pepper · 12-24-2005, 10:40 AM

Misty Blue,

I love it! Who knew you were a poet, too! Absolutely made my day, thanks!

Cal · 12-24-2005, 12:18 PM

Cute

Thanx

Silver Duck · 12-24-2005, 01:52 PM

Misty Blue

Thanks for the smile! And, Merry Christmas to all!

Silver Duck

Mee-n-Mac · 12-24-2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gtxrider

Ho! Ho! Ho! I hope DRH gets a royalty from this card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRH

Yeah, me too!!

Sadly I have to advise you not to hold your breath waiting for the $$s to roll in. Yup ... for sure ... it's a (dare I say it) bum deal.

KBoater · 12-24-2005, 09:12 PM

Misty Blue you are the The New Winnie Poet Laureate. Great poem. You have added to the lore of the lake. Perfect for Christmas Eve reading.
Just tucked the “kids” in and came home. Downtown Wolfeboro was a Christmas post card as I drove through.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to All

http://www.reuters.hu/card_dom/index_content.html

webmaster · 12-24-2005, 11:14 PM

I also want to add a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who visits this site and especially to those who support and encourage me so much during the year.

My Christmas present to all of you is a new feature: RSS feeds. It is not a momentous change but will allow those who use RSS, or those who need an excuse to try it out, a new way to access the information posted on this site. For more information check this post in the Support Forum.

I hope you all get what you want for Christmas. All I really want is more time at the lake next year!

upthesaukee · 12-25-2005, 08:18 AM

From the two of us on the Upthesaukee, Seasons Greetings / Merry Christmas & Happy New Year / Happy Holidays!!!!!! May the New Year bring peace, love, good health, and happiness to all.

Dave & Jane

Thanks Don Z, for all you do for us. May the Website and server gods continue to smile upon you!

Island Girl · 12-25-2005, 08:58 AM

Great poem, Misty Blue... such a nice gift for us.

Just Sold · 12-25-2005, 11:27 AM

Misty Blue, Thanks so much for a great Christams Present.

Newbiesaukee · 12-25-2005, 03:43 PM

I'd really rather be at the Lake. Happy Holidays and a healthy New Year to all.

JTA · 12-25-2005, 06:09 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All.

NHKathy · 12-27-2005, 09:47 AM

I love your poem, Misty Blue! It's great!

Pine Island Guy · 12-27-2005, 12:37 PM

Misty –

you have once again raised the bar and we are now all expecting a poem on every occasion from you!!

And your poetic prediction has indeed come true, I have a new web cam at the ready to give another view from the island… just waiting for enough ice to borrow one of your sleds so we can get out there

Happy New Year to all!!

PIG

gtxrider · 12-28-2005, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mee-n-Mac

Sadly I have to advise you not to hold your breath waiting for the $$s to roll in. Yup ... for sure ... it's a (dare I say it) bum deal.

Do you mean the royalty checks are in arrears?

Here's hoping you all had a GREAT HOLIDAY and got lots of toys! I still did not get a Z06 Corvette but there is always next year.

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!

12-14-2005, 04:30 PM	#1
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Merry Christmas I’ll be in NH for Christmas. The following was inspired by the crew from the forum. Thanks for the inspiration McDude (Post Cards), RG (Maps), DRH(Pictures), IG (Adventures), Pepper (Lobster), Upthesaukee (weather report etc), Winnie Diver(Keeping me straightened out), Webmaster Don (making it exist) and all the rest that make this a great place. This is a follow up for “In Ancient Times”. Christmas in Ancient Times. The hardiest neighbors stayed with Winnie and Peasaukee through the cold and snowy weather. They kept busy building log homes, cutting logs for fires and sitting around the fires to stay warm. They would celebrate a special time called Christmas. The best log was brought into the log homes and decorated with cones and specially made ornaments. The openings in the log homes were light with many candles. On a special Night everyone would gather at the central large building to pray, song, and thank the Great Spirit for all the things that they had received during the year. They gave a special thanks for the marvelous beauty and peace of the place that they lived in. After their gathering, everyone would go back to their log and await the arrival of a special friend. He would arrive by his custom flying sled accompanied by his reindeer and visit only boys and girls who had been good for the whole year. He visited all the log homes and left gifts for the good children. The next day neighbors would visit everyone and bring presents and food. A great meal was had with all of Winnie and Peasaukee friends. The water of the Great Spirits Smile would be tested to see if it was hard. When DRH declared the water hard enough then everyone would go sledding and playing on the hard water. The McDude River would become hard first and people would slide down it. If there was much snow then Upthesaukee would lead friend on a snow walk through the forest. They would wear shoes specially made for walking on the snow. Others would climb Peasaukee’s Mountain and then they would put bark on their feet and slid down to the bottom. Some would race each other. A merry time would be had by all. Everyone would greet their neighbors with “Merry Christmas”. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

12-14-2005, 06:12 PM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Thanks for the Christmas Tale FLboater! I'll be heading up to the land of Winni and Pesaukee on the 26th! Can't wait! *HAPPY HOLIDAYS* Attached Images

12-14-2005, 11:46 PM	#3
Lady Di Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey all..... I want to wish you all the merriest of Christmases of all times. Stay safe, and stay warm. __________________ Lady Di

12-15-2005, 08:17 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Same here.No pc for me.MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone.May Santa leave you 2 feet of ice in the broads to play on till April,and plenty of snow for us snowpigs. __________________ SIKSUKR

12-19-2005, 02:07 PM	#6
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,072 Thanks: 336 Thanked 342 Times in 158 Posts	merriest to all Pepper, Mee & Mac, McDude, RG, IG, IGA, Vcr, Dvd , etc, and end even Outlaw (even though she never came through with my Searay flag) and all others, Have a safe holiday!! __________________ GTO

12-19-2005, 11:49 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Won't be doing "Winnie" this christmas Setting sail for four nights to the Bahamas!! Have a great holiday everyone

12-19-2005, 02:11 PM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Merry Christmas to all! For those who skis, I'll see you on the slopes. For those who sled, I'll see you on the corriders. For the lounge lizards, I'll see you at the Wolfeboro Inn. Think snow!!!!!!! May everyone have a safe and joyous Christmas. BH __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-20-2005, 02:22 PM	#8
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 58 Thanked 266 Times in 187 Posts	Merry Christmas from all your friends in Phoenix( too cold for us in NH in the winter) see you in May __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

12-20-2005, 03:15 PM	#9
lakegirl Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gilford-Northern MA Posts: 38 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!!!! P.S. Thank you McDude!! Attached Images __________________ Lakegirl Never leave home without your camera Last edited by lakegirl; 12-22-2005 at 03:01 PM.

12-20-2005, 09:00 PM	#10
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Merry Christmas!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I hope you all get what you are wishing for under the tree. I know we have been good boys and girls so Santa will be good to you. And please have a HAPPY, HEALTHY and SAFE NEW YEAR!!

12-21-2005, 07:30 PM	#11
LilacHill Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Merry Christmas from the other side of Alton Mountain __________________ Karen, Cuddles, and Dilly the Understudy with Rowdy the Ruckus Raiser

12-21-2005, 07:49 PM	#12
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Merry Christmas to all, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2006! Silver Duck

12-22-2005, 05:02 AM	#13
Mrs. Mosher Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Merry Christmas from a long time lurker!

12-22-2005, 10:12 AM	#14
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	best wishes Wishing all forum readers (and even those that don't read ) the very best for the season. Special thanks to all who help make this site a great place visit on the Internet. __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.

12-22-2005, 11:18 AM	#15
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Merry Christmas.... .... to all. Thanks to all of you for your contributions that make this site, the forum, and Photopost the most wonderful community of people in the world. Thanks to Don for letting us play in his sandbox. I know I am here most every day, getting my winni fix and keeping the dream alive. Today the days start getting longer... (it's my birthday!) and summer is on the way. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

12-22-2005, 11:55 AM	#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	Merry Christmas! The special people in our lives warm our hearts and brighten the holiday season. I'm glad to be part of this forum family! Fondly, RG Happy Bithday Island Girl! Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 01-03-2006 at 02:33 PM.

12-22-2005, 12:58 PM	#17
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	To all a Merry Christmas! and a prosperous New Year! Woodsy

12-22-2005, 01:53 PM	#18
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,072 Thanks: 336 Thanked 342 Times in 158 Posts	Hb Happy Birthday IG. Almost a Christmas (I mean Holiday) baby __________________ GTO

12-22-2005, 02:05 PM	#19
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Happy Holidays Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all. ps - and if there's any skinny dippin going on over the holidays .... I do NOT want to see the pictures. __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

12-22-2005, 05:51 PM	#20
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Been a fast year... Here's your card for the Saeson - it's a little fishy... http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...ode=ZS33649941 P.S.- Have pity on the fish - no chunky dunk'n til ice-out...

12-22-2005, 06:12 PM	#21
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Merry Christmas... and Happy Holidays to everyone!!!! Love, T. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

12-22-2005, 08:24 PM	#22
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	I also wish all my dear forum friends a joyous celebration of love and life, be it Christmas, or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. Whatever you celebrate, remember the reasons we celebrate, and keep always in your heart the knowledge that we Americans are free to celebrate whichever holiday is ours, without prejudice or persecution. Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year to you all! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

12-22-2005, 08:49 PM	#23
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Have a HOLLY & a JOLLY..... MERRY CHRISTMAS! Enjoy your time with friends and family. Peace On Earth - McD - -- P.S. A great Christmas Video... http://members.cox.net/transam57/lights.wmv

12-23-2005, 01:01 AM	#24
Mrs. Mosher Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh, I can see your photo is going to become a classic sitting amongst everyone's Christmas cards on the mantle!

12-23-2005, 01:12 AM	#25
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Merry Christmas all Attached Images __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

12-23-2005, 06:58 AM	#26
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Merry Christmas to all!!!!! Its a jungle out here...so be careful, and have a safe & merry, merry Christmas!!!!! Wishing you all the best in '06, Skip

12-23-2005, 01:01 PM	#29
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	To all of you wonderful Friends and fellow Forum Members and to Don Z who brought us this great place to gather at. *Merry Christmas* & *Happy New Year* And a very Happy Birthday to IG. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 12-24-2005 at 09:22 PM.

12-23-2005, 02:31 PM	#30
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 819 Thanks: 245 Thanked 224 Times in 130 Posts	Merry Christmas from NJ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my Forum Friends. DRH & IG, thanks for all the great pictures and your friendship. McDude, Upthesaukee & RG - Thanks for all the info and updates. Pepper - Thanks for the great lobster rolls and your terrific smile & personality. Don Zimmer - Thanks for maintaining my favorite website. GTXRider - See you on Christmas. Thanks for the laughs. To all the rest - Hope to see you all again at Forum Fest III in 2006!!

12-23-2005, 04:29 PM	#31
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	To all the wonderful people at the forum- Thank you all for your wisdom and your humor. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and/or happy Chanukah - and a happy, healthy and safe New Year. (and a happy belated birthday to Island Girl!)

12-23-2005, 11:49 PM	#32
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Merry Christmas! 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all 'cross the Lake, Not a vessel was sailing, there was not a wake; The docklines were stowed in the boathouse with care, The sunset came early, there was a chill in the air. The cruisers were laid up all snug in thier sheds' With drains safley opened in their engines and heads; The sailboats on cradles, running gear all well stowed, Their shrouds, stays and haylards all dusted with snow. When out on the bay there arose a commotion, Like I've never heard since I sailed on the ocean. Down to the dock I ran in a rush; I slippped on the planking and slid in the slush. The big Lake was frozen both far and wide; Waiting for islanders to go out for a ride. When what to my wondering eyes did I see; But a miniature sleigh with a course set for me. With a little old driver, so tiny and minni. I know in a moment it must be St. Winni! More rapid than coursers his seahorses came; And he whistled and shouted and called them by name: "Now DONZI! Now SKIPPER! FL Boater and Pepper! On Mw-N-Mac! On Lady Di! Fly like a zepher! Rise up now Gal from Rattlesnake Island! Take to the air McDude from the highlands!" He cried to his coursers in a bright, merry tone, "Now dash away! Dash away! Through the no wake Zone!" As waves in the broads sometimes will dash' When they meet Parker Island and end with a splash; So across the rime ice his coursers they flew, With a sleigh full of toys and St. Winni. too! Then in a twinkling I heard a sharp slice, As the sleigh came to a stop on the crystal clear ice. I looked at the chimney, 'Heard a mighty "Heave Hove!" As the jolly elf rolled out of the old Fisher stove. His clothes were covered in ashes and dibris; But he faithfully wore his Type III PFD. From a red seabag fell a bundle of toys; To be given to the good little Winni. Girls and Boys. For Island Gal there was a good book for reading, for Grant was a dive tank with NITROX for breathing. Pine Island Guy a camera so he can watch his Lake, For Broadhopper some boat stuff, what fun it will make! SkiSur some downhills for his next black diamond run, Broadhopper already has his, a life full of FUN! Then clicking his fingers, like a kid on a spree, He gave me a wink and then motioned to me; We ran to the sleigh, parked out on the bay, And he gave me a message 'fore he sailed away. His message, as he crossed the Lake crystal white; "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night" Merry Christmas! Misty Blue

12-24-2005, 10:40 AM	#33
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Misty Blue, I love it! Who knew you were a poet, too! Absolutely made my day, thanks! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

12-24-2005, 12:18 PM	#34
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Cute Thanx __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

12-24-2005, 01:52 PM	#35
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Misty Blue Thanks for the smile! And, Merry Christmas to all! Silver Duck

12-24-2005, 09:12 PM	#37
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Misty Blue The New Winnie Poet Laureate Misty Blue you are the The New Winnie Poet Laureate. Great poem. You have added to the lore of the lake. Perfect for Christmas Eve reading. Just tucked the “kids” in and came home. Downtown Wolfeboro was a Christmas post card as I drove through. MERRY CHRISTMAS to All http://www.reuters.hu/card_dom/index_content.html __________________ Home Permanently in NH

12-24-2005, 11:14 PM	#38
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,434 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 440 Thanked 3,726 Times in 824 Posts	I also want to add a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who visits this site and especially to those who support and encourage me so much during the year. My Christmas present to all of you is a new feature: RSS feeds. It is not a momentous change but will allow those who use RSS, or those who need an excuse to try it out, a new way to access the information posted on this site. For more information check this post in the Support Forum. I hope you all get what you want for Christmas. All I really want is more time at the lake next year!