First 2012 overnight at camp

Slickcraft · 04-03-2012, 07:52 AM

Last night, April 2nd, was our 1st night at camp on Welch this year. Our previous earliest was a day later in 2010. The sunset was very nice however it was a little too cold and windy to have the traditional bottle of wine out on the deck. So we settled for looking out the front window with the wood stove going behind us. Not all that bad really.

ishoot308 · 04-03-2012, 08:19 AM

Now here's a man that knows how to do it right!!

Welcome back Slickcraft and Mrs. Slickcraft!!

Dan

HomeWood · 04-03-2012, 08:21 AM

That's how you do it. Nice spot you have there.

CateP · 04-03-2012, 09:26 AM

I was driving around the lake last night from Wolfeboro to Gilford and the sunset was beautiful. Purple mountains and purple clouds.

Here's to the Slickcraft's first night on the island. It must have been so peaceful this time of year.

SteveA · 04-03-2012, 09:36 AM

Great pictures!

I'm insanely jealous of the view both you and Dan have!

JMR · 04-03-2012, 01:19 PM

Here is the view from Rattlesnake towards Gunstock on last Saturday afternoon. It was my second Saturday on the island. Let the fun begin!

Skim ice between Rattlesnake and Sleeper at 6AM Sunday!

rgilfert · 04-03-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm SO envious!!!

Bear247 · 04-03-2012, 03:40 PM

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The view from Bear out towards Mark from this past Saturday. Our second night on the island for the 2012 season. Got to love an early ice out..

codeman671 · 04-03-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear247

The view from Bear out towards Mark from this past Saturday. Our second night on the island for the 2012 season. Got to love an early ice out..

Great pic, my place is just out of sight to the right. I was out on Saturday and saw some boats on Bear in your general area. We are staying out for the first time this season on Thursday, can't wait!

SteveA · 04-03-2012, 04:14 PM

All these view pictures are getting VERY close to "rubbing it in"

Just Kidding.. and a little jealous!

MAXUM · 04-03-2012, 07:56 PM

Sigh - someday I hope to have a little piece of the island pie too, can't imagine any place I'd rather be.

mcdude · 04-04-2012, 09:05 AM

Slickcraft: Is that a Quadrafire woodstove?

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-04-2012, 09:28 AM

It's great that so many have made it back to the lake. Thanks for the pictures!

We have been out each weekend and I cannot wait to get back for another island visit.

Slickcraft · 04-04-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Slickcraft: Is that a Quadrafire woodstove?

Not a Quadrafire but I don't recall the exact brand name. It was previously manufactured by Vermont Castings. It is a smaller unit that would fit into the fireplace. It does a good job of heating the small camp but a larger firebox would better hold a fire overnight. It is infinitely more efficient than heating with just the fireplace.

Rattlesnake Guy · 04-11-2012, 10:36 PM

I like the fire starter.

04-03-2012, 07:52 AM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,301 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,087 Times in 955 Posts	First 2012 overnight at camp Last night, April 2nd, was our 1st night at camp on Welch this year. Our previous earliest was a day later in 2010. The sunset was very nice however it was a little too cold and windy to have the traditional bottle of wine out on the deck. So we settled for looking out the front window with the wood stove going behind us. Not all that bad really. Attached Images

04-03-2012, 08:19 AM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,243 Thanks: 2,389 Thanked 5,282 Times in 2,054 Posts	Nice!! Now here's a man that knows how to do it right!! Welcome back Slickcraft and Mrs. Slickcraft!! Dan

04-03-2012, 09:36 AM	#5
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Great pictures! I'm insanely jealous of the view both you and Dan have! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

04-03-2012, 01:19 PM	#6
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Saturday Afternoon March 31 Here is the view from Rattlesnake towards Gunstock on last Saturday afternoon. It was my second Saturday on the island. Let the fun begin! Skim ice between Rattlesnake and Sleeper at 6AM Sunday! Attached Images

04-03-2012, 04:14 PM	#10
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	OK you guys... All these view pictures are getting VERY close to "rubbing it in" Just Kidding.. and a little jealous! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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04-03-2012, 08:21 AM	#3
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 126 Thanked 137 Times in 75 Posts	That's how you do it. Nice spot you have there.

04-03-2012, 09:26 AM	#4
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	I was driving around the lake last night from Wolfeboro to Gilford and the sunset was beautiful. Purple mountains and purple clouds. Here's to the Slickcraft's first night on the island. It must have been so peaceful this time of year.

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04-03-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	I'm SO envious!!!

04-03-2012, 03:40 PM	#8
Bear247 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Natick Ma. Posts: 110 Thanks: 149 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	The view from Bear out towards Mark from this past Saturday. Our second night on the island for the 2012 season. Got to love an early ice out..

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04-03-2012, 07:56 PM	#11
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Sigh - someday I hope to have a little piece of the island pie too, can't imagine any place I'd rather be.

04-04-2012, 09:05 AM	#12
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Slickcraft: Is that a Quadrafire woodstove? __________________

04-04-2012, 09:28 AM	#13
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Winnipesaukee! It's great that so many have made it back to the lake. Thanks for the pictures! We have been out each weekend and I cannot wait to get back for another island visit.

04-11-2012, 10:36 PM	#15
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I like the fire starter.

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