Very Cold Morning!

DRH · 01-23-2010, 08:17 AM

The air temperature is currently 0 degrees at the lake in West Alton. I took this photo around 8am looking out at Sleepers, Cub, Treasure and Rattlesnake Islands. Cub is the island in the center of the photo. The icy fog floating above the ice is very pretty.

Click Here to see a larger version of the photo.

Chaos · 01-23-2010, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the incredible picture DRH. I enjoy your shots because they remind me of fun times at the sand bar just north of you. I can't wait for the Ice Out shots, those are my favorite! It means I'll be on the water again soon.

DBA · 01-23-2010, 04:01 PM

Thanks for sharing, DRH. This is now on my desktop.... Monday's weather will change this for sure. DBA

Lakesrider · 01-23-2010, 04:55 PM

Nice. I am wondering about fog setting up on Monday now. They said the rain is now going to hold off until Monday instead of Sunday. Then the big freeze. Can't wait for the rain to melt the snow and then freeze up. Oh Boy!

Bear Island South · 01-23-2010, 05:39 PM

we arrived at Bear today 1pm, 18 degrees inside the camp, it is now a toasty 70 degrees.

I am not looking forward getting into the cold bed.
Its nice to be back on the Island

wifi · 01-23-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

....I am not looking forward getting into the cold bed.....

Electric blankets/mattress covers work wonders

Bear Island South · 01-23-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wifi

Electric blankets/mattress covers work wonders

you sound like my wife, she said "should we get an electric banket", I said "electric blankets are for wussy's"...maybe she was right?

ApS · 01-23-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

"...I am not looking forward getting into the cold bed..."

Heat up a frying pan and swirl it around on the sheets just before bedtime.

Grant · 01-23-2010, 06:32 PM

The older I get, the more I believe that comfort is not just for wussies...

riverat · 01-23-2010, 08:25 PM

This morning around 8am I got to my bobhouse on alton bay and the fog was lifting and all the trees surrounding the bay were all covered in white ice crystal, breathtaking, what a way to start the day!

DRH · 01-24-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

Thanks for the incredible picture DRH. I enjoy your shots because they remind me of fun times at the sand bar just north of you. I can't wait for the Ice Out shots, those are my favorite! It means I'll be on the water again soon.

Thanks for the nice comment, Chaos. Glad you enjoy the photos.

WinnDixie · 01-24-2010, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the picture, DRH. Took the liberty of adding it to my Photo Gallery. It will definitely put in perspective the 15-18 degree days we have just had here, and will bring back to my husband his bobhouse days of old!

DailyWolfeboro · 01-24-2010, 12:22 PM

Nice photo.

Rattlesnake Guy · 01-24-2010, 05:52 PM

I read a story the other day about a Holiday Inn in the UK that was instituting a new bed warming service. Two volunteer employees would dress in a head to toe suit and lay in your bed long enough to warm it up. I wonder if they would come out to Bear Island?

Island Girl · 01-24-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

you sound like my wife, she said "should we get an electric banket", I said "electric blankets are for wussy's"...maybe she was right?

Electric mattress pads are wonderful for cold camps. The queen size has controls for each side, so you can have a cooler side and your wife a warmer one. I have them on all my beds and guests are very appreciative.

IG

Sunrise Point · 01-24-2010, 06:33 PM

I purchased an electric mattress pad at The Christmas Tree Shop ($19.99) right after the holidays. What a difference it makes! I highly recommend it.

DRH - great photo

Pepper · 01-24-2010, 06:37 PM

An electric mattress pad! What a phenomenal idea!!!

The older I get, the more I dread the cold sheets in the winter. My little heating pad does great, but only heats a teeny patch. Looks like I'll be heading over to Amazon and searching out a new mattress pad. Thanks!!!

Island Girl · 01-24-2010, 07:58 PM

I always order mine from JC Penney. The Christmas Tree Shop price sounds phenomenal.

By the way, Pepper, I pre heat the bed an hour or more ahead of time. This also allows me to keep the heat lower at night, warm bed, cool air; great for sleeping.

IG

Pepper · 01-24-2010, 08:17 PM

The Christmas Tree Shop price IS phenomenal! I couldn't find one for less that $79 when I checked. I guess that purchase will wait a while ...

Pepper · 01-24-2010, 08:27 PM

sorry ~ duplicate post. some weird little glitch

Bear Island South · 01-24-2010, 09:01 PM

my wife went to bed first and had it all warmed up by the time I came to bed...what would I do without her

we are definately investing in the the mattress pad, thanks for the xmas tree shop reference, she loves going there

Janet · 01-24-2010, 11:43 PM

You might want to check Walmart for the electric mattress pad. That's where I got mine a few years ago.

BroadHopper · 01-25-2010, 09:10 AM

Nothing like flannel sheets. They warm up fast and keep you toasty all night and morning!

hilltopper · 01-25-2010, 11:36 AM

I'm with BroadHopper. They really don't require any warmup at all!

robmac · 01-25-2010, 12:12 PM

I usually find find my two labs laying on the bed warming it when I go to bed.

jmen24 · 01-25-2010, 04:16 PM

Yup, flannel sheets and a Pointer. Keeps that electric bill low as well.

Sal · 01-25-2010, 06:54 PM

Taken around 7:05 AM, 1/23/10.

dog paw · 01-25-2010, 08:25 PM

DRH, I asked the wife if she wanted a winter lake background for her PC. She took one look from across the room and yelled, hey thats Echo Shores! Her parents sold there place there in the late 80's

Great pic but it would look better to me in July

DRH · 01-25-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dog paw

DRH, I asked the wife if she wanted a winter lake background for her PC. She took one look from across the room and yelled, hey thats Echo Shores! Her parents sold there place there in the late 80's

Great pic but it would look better to me in July

Thanks for the post, dog paw. I just sent you a PM.

01-23-2010, 08:17 AM	#1
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 1,183 Thanked 655 Times in 173 Posts	Very Cold Morning! The air temperature is currently 0 degrees at the lake in West Alton. I took this photo around 8am looking out at Sleepers, Cub, Treasure and Rattlesnake Islands. Cub is the island in the center of the photo. The icy fog floating above the ice is very pretty. Click Here to see a larger version of the photo. __________________ DRH

01-23-2010, 10:47 AM	#2
Chaos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Danville, NH and West Alton Marina Posts: 134 Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	Very Cold Morning Thanks for the incredible picture DRH. I enjoy your shots because they remind me of fun times at the sand bar just north of you. I can't wait for the Ice Out shots, those are my favorite! It means I'll be on the water again soon.

01-23-2010, 04:01 PM	#3
DBA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: By the Lake now Posts: 95 Thanks: 11 Thanked 27 Times in 4 Posts	Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing, DRH. This is now on my desktop.... Monday's weather will change this for sure. DBA __________________ living by the water....heaven

01-23-2010, 06:32 PM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	The older I get, the more I believe that comfort is not just for wussies... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

01-23-2010, 08:25 PM	#10
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	This morning around 8am I got to my bobhouse on alton bay and the fog was lifting and all the trees surrounding the bay were all covered in white ice crystal, breathtaking, what a way to start the day! __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

01-23-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Nice. I am wondering about fog setting up on Monday now. They said the rain is now going to hold off until Monday instead of Sunday. Then the big freeze. Can't wait for the rain to melt the snow and then freeze up. Oh Boy!

01-23-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	we arrived at Bear today 1pm, 18 degrees inside the camp, it is now a toasty 70 degrees. I am not looking forward getting into the cold bed. Its nice to be back on the Island

01-24-2010, 11:50 AM	#12
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Brrr Thanks for the picture, DRH. Took the liberty of adding it to my Photo Gallery. It will definitely put in perspective the 15-18 degree days we have just had here, and will bring back to my husband his bobhouse days of old!

01-24-2010, 12:22 PM	#13
DailyWolfeboro Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Nice photo.

01-24-2010, 05:52 PM	#14
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I read a story the other day about a Holiday Inn in the UK that was instituting a new bed warming service. Two volunteer employees would dress in a head to toe suit and lay in your bed long enough to warm it up. I wonder if they would come out to Bear Island?

01-24-2010, 06:33 PM	#16
Sunrise Point Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Center / Winnisquam Posts: 250 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	I purchased an electric mattress pad at The Christmas Tree Shop ($19.99) right after the holidays. What a difference it makes! I highly recommend it. DRH - great photo

01-24-2010, 06:37 PM	#17
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	An electric mattress pad! What a phenomenal idea!!! The older I get, the more I dread the cold sheets in the winter. My little heating pad does great, but only heats a teeny patch. Looks like I'll be heading over to Amazon and searching out a new mattress pad. Thanks!!! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-24-2010, 07:58 PM	#18
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	JC Penney I always order mine from JC Penney. The Christmas Tree Shop price sounds phenomenal. By the way, Pepper, I pre heat the bed an hour or more ahead of time. This also allows me to keep the heat lower at night, warm bed, cool air; great for sleeping. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-24-2010, 08:17 PM	#19
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	I'll say ... The Christmas Tree Shop price IS phenomenal! I couldn't find one for less that $79 when I checked. I guess that purchase will wait a while ... __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-24-2010, 08:27 PM	#20
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	I'll say ... sorry ~ duplicate post. some weird little glitch __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-24-2010, 09:01 PM	#21
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	electric wife warmer my wife went to bed first and had it all warmed up by the time I came to bed...what would I do without her we are definately investing in the the mattress pad, thanks for the xmas tree shop reference, she loves going there

01-24-2010, 11:43 PM	#22
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Thanks: 230 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Pepper You might want to check Walmart for the electric mattress pad. That's where I got mine a few years ago.

01-25-2010, 09:10 AM	#23
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Flannel Sheets Nothing like flannel sheets. They warm up fast and keep you toasty all night and morning! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-25-2010, 11:36 AM	#24
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 716 Thanks: 25 Thanked 105 Times in 66 Posts	I'm with BroadHopper. They really don't require any warmup at all!

01-25-2010, 12:12 PM	#25
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I usually find find my two labs laying on the bed warming it when I go to bed.

01-25-2010, 04:16 PM	#26
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Yup, flannel sheets and a Pointer. Keeps that electric bill low as well.

01-25-2010, 06:54 PM	#27
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Here's a cold morning picture ... Taken around 7:05 AM, 1/23/10. Attached Images

01-25-2010, 08:25 PM	#28
dog paw Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 34 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	DRH, I asked the wife if she wanted a winter lake background for her PC. She took one look from across the room and yelled, hey thats Echo Shores! Her parents sold there place there in the late 80's Great pic but it would look better to me in July