Swimming

[KathyCT]

Hi, We'll be up on Thursday 8/3/17, will we be able to swim in the lake?

[tbonies]

No. There is no water in the lake this year,


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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by KathyCT

Hi, We'll be up on Thursday 8/3/17, will we be able to swim in the lake?

Why wouldn't you be able to?? Don't understand your question....

[Barney Bear]

The water out here at East Bear Island is crystal clear and seventy-seven degrees. Our guests are lovin' it! 🐻

[jpjm]

oh for sure shark week was last week they are all gone for the rest of the summer

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by KathyCT

Hi, We'll be up on Thursday 8/3/17, will we be able to swim in the lake?

Depends on whether or not you have arms and legs....

[KathyCT]

We were at Weirs Beach last year, the first week of August and the lake was closed to swimming. Based on your replies it doesn't sound like it happens that often.

My name is not Bob, MeredithMan.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by MeredithMan

Depends on whether or not you have arms and legs....

If the username were Bob, I'd be concerned. Unless asking about water skiing, then Skip would have me worried.

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[KathyCT]

Bob, in the water - no arms no legs ..... you guys are tough on newbies!

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by KathyCT

We were at Weirs Beach last year, the first week of August and the lake was closed to swimming. Based on your replies it doesn't sound like it happens that often.

My name is not Bob, MeredithMan.

KathyCT and Thinkxingu--

Bob & Skip...Now that is funny! I'm glad you folks have a sense of humor

Sometimes Weirs Beach can get a little gross and the authorities will shut it down to swimming, but that can be influenced by the weather, (e.g., really hot and humid, no winds, etc), and the numbers of people using the beach. I do not believe that there have been any closings this year.

[Descant]

Public swimming areas all over the state are routinely tested by DES for high bacteria/e.coli levels. These occur after heavy rains and runoff, and are usually very short term as follow up testing is done quickly.
Water conditions at Weirs Beach are not indicative of conditions at other locations, so "the beach area" may be closed, not "the lake".

[fatlazyless]

Click on the USGS buoy link up top the water temperature page, and there's five different line graphs that show water temperature, lake water height, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, and ph. The USGS buoy is located just beyond the swim line at weirs beach.

The NH DES does the testing for e-coli bacteria, and will post bright orange warning signs along the beach shoreline. Some NH towns will close their public area, while others will leave the choice up to you, the beach goer/swimmer, without closing the beach/water, even though the state has posted e-coli warning signs.

Last summer, 7-acre Corcoran's Pond in Waterville Valley was posted in the sandy beach with two black and yellow e-coli warning signs from the NH DES, and the Town of Waterville Valley closed the pond to swimmers, and closed it to kayaks and paddle boards too. As far as I know, the City of Laconia will not close the water to swimmers when the NH DES posts warning signs for e-coli, and just leaves it up to the individual swimmer/water-goer while the warning signs are posted at the shoreline in the sand.

http://www.des.nh.gov/organization/d...teria_sign.gif .... the NH DES travels all across the state, testing the water at ponds, lakes, public swim pools, and hot tubs, and will post these signs in a conspicuous spot like attached to a 48" wood stake, posted into the sandy shoreline at a public beach, at the water's edge. It's up to the local town, not the state, to make a decision to actually close the area, or to leave the sign in place and let people decide for themselves to swim or not to swim .... that is the question! It always seems more than a little strange to me when these signs are posted, and people including children are choosing to go into the water what with the town lifeguard present ........ who will explain the situation ........yes, that sign is for real ........ but, it is your personal choice ..... to swim or not to swim?

That's New Hampshire for yuh .........ayuh!

[steve-on-mark]

I think folks with license plates ending in odd numbers can swim in the lake Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Even number plates can utilize the lake on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sundays are a free for all...

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[Grove84]

What happens if they have a NH vanity plate with no numbers? Do they just jump in and join bob?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Grove84

What happens if they have a NH vanity plate with no numbers? Do they just jump in and join bob?

Only applies to out of staters...shhhh.

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[Mr. V]

I'd prefer the public beach at Ellacoya to the one at Weirs Beach.

[Cindido]

Hi KathyCT - not bob

I was swimming in the lake today - clear and warm !

[Descant]

OK. So KathyCT is new to the Forum (Welcome). It was a valid question, and yes, there were some great humorous answers.
I hope , KathyCT, you weren't offended by some of the answers and will stay with us awhile.

[upthesaukee]

Possibly cyanobacteria problems. DES issued some warnings over the past week or so.

Dave

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[8gv]

Ya but....

Will Winni be hungry?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Descant

OK. So KathyCT is new to the Forum (Welcome). It was a valid question, and yes, there were some great humorous answers.
I hope , KathyCT, you weren't offended by some of the answers and will stay with us awhile.

She gets it...we're wise asses up here, but fun! Welcome and enjoy the lake as we all do KathyCT!

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[Greene's Basin Girl]

Originally Posted by Grove84

What happens if they have a NH vanity plate with no numbers? Do they just jump in and join bob?

My license plate is GRENBSN, so I am the only one who can swim in Green's Basin- Ha Ha

[fatlazyless]

Maybe someone who knows a little about cyanobacteria, or has some experience with it, could chime in with an intelligent comment.

http://www.des.nh.gov/media/pr/2017/...tonborough.htm

Believe that Lee's Pond, Moultonborough, flows into the Greene's Basin area of Lake Winnipesaukee?

https://twitter.com/NHDES_Beaches From this twitter stream, a cyanobacteria advisory was issued for weirs beach on July 27, and removed the next day, on July 28. People tend to ignore the posted warning sign and go in the water regardless. It's like ......well.....here, we are at the beach, so, what's up with a bacteria warning, and I'm going swimming anyway ....just keep my mouth shut?

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by KathyCT

Bob, in the water - no arms no legs ..... you guys are tough on newbies!

So ,Kathy.....what would you call a guy with no arms or legs at your door?

Answer: Matt
Welcome to the forum

[beagle]

Hi KathyCT, I'm from CT too. DES has a map of beach inspections at
http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShe...BeachMaps.aspx

They used to send out a daily email of testing results but not sure if they still do. The water has warmed up then cooled off with all the temp swings and rain this year, but the good thing is we haven't seen any gloeotrichia yet this year.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

So ,Kathy.....what would you call a guy with no arms or legs at your door?

Answer: Matt
Welcome to the forum

Lot of people don't know about Bob's sister. She was born with one leg shorter than the other....her name's Eileen.

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[Biggd]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Lot of people don't know about Bob's sister. She was born with one leg shorter than the other....her name's Eileen.

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[webmaster]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Lot of people don't know about Bob's sister. She was born with one leg shorter than the other....her name's Eileen.

Eileen Dover? Didn't she have a brother Ben Dover?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by webmaster

Eileen Dover? Didn't she have a brother Ben Dover?

That's her...she had another brother too...Keel.

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[fatlazyless]

http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShe...BeachMaps.aspx

Weirs Beach, Lake Winnipesaukee is on the list for fecal bacteria warnings. Water sample taken on August 1, and warning posted on August 2. Next test sample on August 2, with results listed on August 3.

Wonder if the shoreline was posted with the DES warning signs, or what, and did Laconia close the beach or just let water-goers be aware via the sign warnings and then decide for themselves?

Considering this thread was started on August 1, is this perfect timing or what, for Weirs Beach to get listed by the DES on August 2 ...... how about that! Seems like a coincidence? Hey KathyCT .....are you secretly an inside leaker working for the NH DES to get this message out, or something?

[SIKSUKR]

I cant believe we are going there but since most of the usual have been served up then I will use the last one I know. A girl with a wooden leg is Peg.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by webmaster

Eileen Dover? Didn't she have a brother Ben Dover?

They also have a distant cousin living in Paris. He was named after the famous tower...Eiffel Dover. I'm done...

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[Beauport]

I think they had two brothers that hung out over the window. You know, Kurt and Rod.

[kawishiwi]

Originally Posted by Beauport

I think they had two brothers that hung out over the window. You know, Kurt and Rod.

All of you are childish! Thanks for making me feel at home

[Descant]

This thread needs to be moved into the ISSUES area. Seems like we have a lot of our members with real issues the last couple of days.
How do others feel about that? So, you lost your mood ring and you don't know how you feel?
To prove my point, in the middle of a totally hijacked thread, FLL posts something useful.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by Descant

This thread needs to be moved into the ISSUES area. Seems like we have a lot of our members with real issues the last couple of days.
How do others feel about that? So, you lost your mood ring and you don't know how you feel?
To prove my point, in the middle of a totally hijacked thread, FLL posts something useful.

Over 5,000 posts by FLL and something useful finally comes up and you want to move the thread? I would say it is time for a celebration!

As an added bonus: He wrote the entire post without mentioning WalMart once!

[8gv]

Well...

We had better check the latest news...

http://wmur.com/article/officials-is...403309?src=app


Oh poop!!!

[Descant]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Over 5,000 posts by FLL and something useful finally comes up and you want to move the thread? I would say it is time for a celebration!

As an added bonus: He wrote the entire post without mentioning WalMart once!

I started to say the magic word, and edited it out. They, whose name we cannot say, closed today near record highs. I'll bet you a tall drink of Weirs Beach lake water, the next time FLL posts and refers to them whose name we cannot say, the market for that entity will tumble. Then you'll all be screaming to move the thread to Slitheren.

[Descant]

BTW, I'm gone for a few days, so clever responses will go unnoticed. I do appreciate the banter, however.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Over 5,000 posts by FLL and something useful finally comes up and you want to move the thread? I would say it is time for a celebration!

As an added bonus: He wrote the entire post without mentioning WalMart once!

Ha,ha, I was thinking the same thing when I read that!

[Jersey Bob]

Eileen has another brother. He doesn't have legs below his knees, his name is Neil.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Jersey Bob

Eileen has another brother. He doesn't have legs below his knees, his name is Neil.

Last I heard Eileen was in a drug rehab facility trying to get straight.

[Doobs41378]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Last I heard Eileen was in a drug rehab facility trying to get straight.

But every time she tries to stand she falls off the wagon??

[upthesaukee]

KathyCT, water's fine. Like anywhere, take a look at the DES website to see any new warnings. Absent any where you want to swim, jump in and enjoy.

Oh, and where else can you find great swimming and a great comedian at every marker / buoy? 😎😁

Dave

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[ishoot308]

All you have to do is stay away from the crowds of people swimming like Weirs beach, Ellacoya State Park, etc, etc. Its the people that are dirty not the water!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Bob was arrested for burglary. When he went before the judge, he thought his attorney could get him off the hook. However, the evidence against him was so damaging, he really didn't have a leg to stand on.

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[Anvil]

Bob has a sister who likes to stand in the middle of a tennis court. Her name is Annette.

[steve-on-mark]

So KathyCT, how was your day at the lake??

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[ApS]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

All you have to do is stay away from the crowds of people swimming like Weirs beach, Ellacoya State Park, etc, etc. Its the people that are dirty not the water! Dan

I'm not so sure: people aren't at the beach every day.

As mentioned here, a DNA study would be "too costly".

I'm suggesting that a "presumptive DNA test" be made to keep costs down.

WMUR shows a photo-link to that shoreline that might disclose the nature of all that mischief!

.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by ApS

I'm not so sure: people aren't at the beach every day.

As mentioned here, a DNA study would be "too costly".

I'm suggesting that a "presumptive DNA test" be made to keep costs down.

WMUR shows a photo-link to that shoreline that might disclose the nature of all that mischief!

.

99% of the beach closings on winni are do to "fecal bacteria" only where people swim. Samples taken elsewhere on the lake are perfectly clear... What does that tell you?....

http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShe...BeachMaps.aspx

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

99% of the beach closings on winni are do to "fecal bacteria" only where people swim. Samples taken elsewhere on the lake are perfectly clear... What does that tell you?....

I don't know. Could it tell you they only test the beaches where a lot of people swim?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

I don't know. Could it tell you they only test the beaches where a lot of people swim?

Tis;

Water samples are drawn and tested in many different areas of the lake, not to mention the many islanders that monitor and test their water quality once or twice per season. I don't know of anyone who has had a "fecal bacteria" test sample return...

Dan

[ApS]

Originally Posted by tis

I don't know. Could it tell you they only test the beaches where a lot of people swim?

Private beaches frequented by waterfowl would likely test positive for fecal bacteria.

Fecal bacteria is deposited from every living thing, including Geese and other waterfowl. Seagulls scrounge through litter at beaches and, like Mallards, "dabble" surface waters for edibles—perhaps mostly floating insects.

Cormorants and Loons leave an impressive "cloud" when they dive or take to the air.

As a likely contributor to fecal bacteria counts, should resources be expended to reduce waterfowl from visiting public beaches? Only a presumptive test for waterfowl DNA would determine some resolution.

NHDES has, however, "covered their bases" in their announcements:

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

99% of the beach closings on winni are do to "fecal bacteria" only where people swim. Samples taken elsewhere on the lake are perfectly clear... What does that tell you?....

http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShe...BeachMaps.aspx

Well, beaches ARE where people swim so your point of 99% being beaches where people swim makes sense.

To your point though, I would suggest that it is these same beaches where you will find that most of the offenders (ducks) are being fed by the beach-goers that is the issue. These same duck/geese or other animal will continue to return if their food supply is so plentiful

I sincerely doubt that it is people depositing feces (read pooping, as urine is not fecal matter) in the water that is causing the issue.

If 99% of these beaches are closed for human fecal matter, that is a new topic that need serious attention

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Well, beaches ARE where people swim so your point of 99% being beaches where people swim makes sense.

To your point though, I would suggest that it is these same beaches where you will find that most of the offenders (ducks) are being fed by the beach-goers that is the issue. These same duck/geese or other animal will continue to return if their food supply is so plentiful

I sincerely doubt that it is people depositing feces (read pooping, as urine is not fecal matter) in the water that is causing the issue.

If 99% of these beaches are closed for human fecal matter, that is a new topic that need serious attention

While animal waste is a contributing factor one of the other biggest factors is young children in the water with dirty diapers or no diapers at all. I have seen it many times at Ellacoya State Park and it's disgusting. From the DES site....

"causes of high fecal bacteria levels are failing septic systems, animal waste on a beach or in the water (typically from birds), leaking baby diapers, and individuals swimming during an illness."

I honestly don't think ducks being fed by beach goers is the issue at public beaches.....just my thoughts however.

Dan

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

individuals swimming during an illness."

Dan

Wait,what does this mean?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Wait,what does this mean?

Sik;

I said the same thing when I read that!!

Think I'll stick to swimming away from the masses!!

Dan

[Orion]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Last I heard Eileen was in a drug rehab facility trying to get straight.

She was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but she turned herself around.