Bye Bye Camp

Slickcraft · 10-24-2012, 02:15 PM

Well we had a good run this year. First trip out to Welch March 20th in the Wife's Whaler and then 1st overnight April 2nd.

We closed up today a little more than 7 months from the 1st trip out. The Slickcraft is going to get lifted up in the covered slip in a day or two so it was time to close. The seasonal dock is up and the flag is down. Most on Welch have closed up however it looks like ishoot308 plans on a little more time.

We may make a trip out in Nov in the Whaler if there is one of those days that one can't resist.

CateP · 10-24-2012, 02:18 PM

Look at that water!! Gorgeous color and I know you can see right down to the bottom. Gotta love this lake.

ishoot308 · 10-24-2012, 02:57 PM

Have a good winter Slickcraft!

We will start closing up this weekend, maybe put one of the boats away in storage and keep one out for one more weekend. Most likely next weekend will be our last weekend at the island camp.

Dan

WinterHarborGirl · 10-24-2012, 04:48 PM

Love your camp......It's awesome!!!!!

welchislandman · 10-25-2012, 07:43 AM

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We closed last weekend. Saturday was a perfect day and nice way to end the season.

Have a great winter and maybe will see you when the lake freezes :-)

GTO · 10-25-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Well we had a good run this year. First trip out to Welch March 20th in the Wife's Whaler and then 1st overnight April 2nd.

We closed up today a little more than 7 months from the 1st trip out. The Slickcraft is going to get lifted up in the covered slip in a day or two so it was time to close. The seasonal dock is up and the flag is down. Most on Welch have closed up however it looks like ishoot308 plans on a little more time.

We may make a trip out in Nov in the Whaler if there is one of those days that one can't resist.

Always be careful what you post. It has been all over the news that thieves look at forums/posts/facebook etc. People post all sorts of things like, when they will be on vacation, when they are out of town for the weekend etc. They might as well put a sign on their door saying, house is empty, welcome. I know island homes are empty during the winter months but no need to show a picture of your house and tell the thieves that you won't be there. Sad that this happens but that is the world today....even at the lake as we all saw last year with the bobhouse break ins

meredith weekender · 10-25-2012, 02:17 PM

It is true that people watch what you post. Last April we took the kids to the Bahamas for vacation. The kids posted out on Facebook that they were leaving. There was quite a party at our place in Meredith for 5 days straight. Fortunately our neighbor had a feeling after a couple of days that something wasnt right and got pictures of people and cars. We found them and pressed charges. What still gets me is the fact that we dont rent our place out and the neighbor did not think to call.

Grant · 10-25-2012, 02:39 PM

We said bye-bye to our place, too. But, unfortunately, it was for the last time. After 67 years. A phone cam shot from our last night.

Winni-Retired · 10-25-2012, 03:04 PM

Grant,

Did you buy a new place ?

tis · 10-25-2012, 05:13 PM

Oh, so sorry, Grant. It must be tough. Maybe you will have another one some time.

Grant · 10-26-2012, 12:59 PM

What MacArthur said.

Mirror Lake's BB · 10-26-2012, 02:09 PM

"We are not retreating - we are advancing in another direction."
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/qu...4jtLwIVMvzA.99

Grant- is this it?

P-3 Guy · 10-26-2012, 10:05 PM

"I shall return."

March 11, 1942, upon leaving the Philippine Islands.

Misty Blue · 10-29-2012, 10:20 AM

Grant, did you used to have a totem pole on your property? Maybe in the
60s?

Misty Blue.

RailroadJoe · 10-29-2012, 11:50 AM

"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away" I think was made at West Point after retiring (?).

Janet · 10-29-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

What MacArthur said.

Grant, you brought back many memories for me by posting this. My Dad would always say "MacArthur" before leaving the house instead of saying goodbye. To us it always meant "I shall return".

Bear Island South · 11-17-2012, 09:40 PM

We are in denial, closing is so hard when we are still having days like today and sunsets like this evening.

rick35 · 11-17-2012, 10:24 PM

Looks like a great day at the lake. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Good luck taking out the dock. The water looks like it might be a bit cool.

Bear Island South · 11-21-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rick35

Looks like a great day at the lake. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Good luck taking out the dock. The water looks like it might be a bit cool.

The dock is the easy part and the water is low right now, going back up on Friday to take the last 2 sections out and officially close.

Here is our new web cam capturing the dock process, thanks to "brk" for helping out with the web cam.

JMR · 11-21-2012, 02:57 PM

You guys are killing me. I can not wait until Ice Out, again. Funny how such a concept/event takes on such significance. To toast to all winni admirers!

RLW · 11-21-2012, 09:29 PM

One needs to only pick up the leaves with their LT1046 Cub Cadet tractor with the 2 bagger system as the leaves fall until they are all down. Then they just have to load the trailer to the tractor and lug a few loads of firewood to the farmers porch, take care of all the snow removal equipment such as oil changes chains on both the small pieces of equipment and then sit back on the farmers porch in the sun and watch all the goings on with the Mergansers and geese. Now that is what you call not closing the camp, cottage and/or home. We can enjoy and see something new every time we look at the lake, mountains and the sky. The good lord is watching over all of us.

May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving as my wife and I intend to with our kids and grand kids.

10-24-2012, 02:15 PM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	Bye Bye Camp Well we had a good run this year. First trip out to Welch March 20th in the Wife's Whaler and then 1st overnight April 2nd. We closed up today a little more than 7 months from the 1st trip out. The Slickcraft is going to get lifted up in the covered slip in a day or two so it was time to close. The seasonal dock is up and the flag is down. Most on Welch have closed up however it looks like ishoot308 plans on a little more time. We may make a trip out in Nov in the Whaler if there is one of those days that one can't resist. Attached Images

10-25-2012, 02:39 PM	#8
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	We said bye-bye to our place, too. But, unfortunately, it was for the last time. After 67 years. A phone cam shot from our last night. Attached Images __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

10-26-2012, 12:59 PM	#11
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	What MacArthur said. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

10-26-2012, 02:09 PM	#12
Mirror Lake's BB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wayne, PA & Mirror Lake Posts: 150 Thanks: 116 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	MacArthur quote "We are not retreating - we are advancing in another direction." Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/qu...4jtLwIVMvzA.99 Grant- is this it? Last edited by Mirror Lake's BB; 10-27-2012 at 11:50 AM. Reason: typo

10-29-2012, 10:20 AM	#14
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	A far shot... Grant, did you used to have a totem pole on your property? Maybe in the 60s? Misty Blue.

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10-24-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Look at that water!! Gorgeous color and I know you can see right down to the bottom. Gotta love this lake.

10-24-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,932 Thanks: 2,290 Thanked 4,941 Times in 1,917 Posts	Have a good winter Slickcraft! We will start closing up this weekend, maybe put one of the boats away in storage and keep one out for one more weekend. Most likely next weekend will be our last weekend at the island camp. Dan

10-24-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
WinterHarborGirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chelmsford Mass and Moultonboro Posts: 58 Thanks: 43 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Love your camp......It's awesome!!!!!

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10-25-2012, 07:43 AM	#5
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	We closed last weekend. Saturday was a perfect day and nice way to end the season. Have a great winter and maybe will see you when the lake freezes :-)

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10-25-2012, 02:17 PM	#7
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 83 Times in 56 Posts	It is true that people watch what you post. Last April we took the kids to the Bahamas for vacation. The kids posted out on Facebook that they were leaving. There was quite a party at our place in Meredith for 5 days straight. Fortunately our neighbor had a feeling after a couple of days that something wasnt right and got pictures of people and cars. We found them and pressed charges. What still gets me is the fact that we dont rent our place out and the neighbor did not think to call.

10-25-2012, 03:04 PM	#9
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 93 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	Grant, Did you buy a new place ?

10-25-2012, 05:13 PM	#10
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,410 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	Oh, so sorry, Grant. It must be tough. Maybe you will have another one some time.

10-26-2012, 10:05 PM	#13
P-3 Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Under the former KNHZ bounce pattern Posts: 476 Thanks: 3 Thanked 207 Times in 110 Posts	"I shall return." March 11, 1942, upon leaving the Philippine Islands.

10-29-2012, 11:50 AM	#15
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Good old Mac "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away" I think was made at West Point after retiring (?).

11-17-2012, 09:40 PM	#17
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Denial We are in denial, closing is so hard when we are still having days like today and sunsets like this evening. Attached Images

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11-17-2012, 10:24 PM	#18
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 710 Thanks: 56 Thanked 170 Times in 104 Posts	I'm jealous! Looks like a great day at the lake. Thanks for sharing your photos. Good luck taking out the dock. The water looks like it might be a bit cool.

11-21-2012, 02:57 PM	#20
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Ouch! You guys are killing me. I can not wait until Ice Out, again. Funny how such a concept/event takes on such significance. To toast to all winni admirers!

11-21-2012, 09:29 PM	#21
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	No, No to BYE camp One needs to only pick up the leaves with their LT1046 Cub Cadet tractor with the 2 bagger system as the leaves fall until they are all down. Then they just have to load the trailer to the tractor and lug a few loads of firewood to the farmers porch, take care of all the snow removal equipment such as oil changes chains on both the small pieces of equipment and then sit back on the farmers porch in the sun and watch all the goings on with the Mergansers and geese. Now that is what you call not closing the camp, cottage and/or home. We can enjoy and see something new every time we look at the lake, mountains and the sky. The good lord is watching over all of us. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving as my wife and I intend to with our kids and grand kids. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.