Islands of Winnipesaukee

LakeWinniMuseum · 07-16-2014, 11:54 AM

“The Islands of Winnipesaukee” Featuring Ron Guilmette

(Weirs, NH – Wednesday, July 23rd, 7 p.m.)
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is hosting a presentation, “The Islands of Winnipesaukee”, Featuring Ron Guilmette

Join author and photographer, Ron Guilmette with his newly released book, “The Islands of Winnipesaukee”. Listen to the paddling adventures of Jay and Ron as they paddled to all of the Islands of Winnipesaukee.

The “Islands of Winnipesaukee” is a 11 x 9.5” coffee table book with color photos of all 260 islands on Lake Winnipesaukee. Ron and Jay may have been able to solve the long unanswered question of “How many islands are there on Lake Winnipesaukee?” The book also contains many interesting stories about the island and “Fun Facts” about the lake and islands. It makes a great gift and is a must for every coffee table at the lake.

Ron is a retired state trooper and works as a criminology professor at a local university and at a private college. He also works as a private consultant in the law enforcement community and serves as a volunteer on a number of boards and committees. He enjoys white water rafting and golf and most of all beach days with his children and grandchildren.

This event is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members, for non members there is a $5 fee with all proceeds going to benefit the Historical Society’s ongoing renovations. We are located on Route 3 in Weirs Beach, next to Funspot. Please RSVP to 366-5950.

chasedawg · 07-16-2014, 09:17 PM

Thank you for putting this on the forum. We plan on going. Should be very informative. I will let my neighbors know.

wickedtravelah · 07-17-2014, 07:33 AM

We bought the book last week and love it. Even if you've been a full timer at the lake for many years, this book is worth owning!

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jkjoshuatree · 07-17-2014, 08:09 PM

I'd love to get it for my dad.

ishoot308 · 07-17-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jkjoshuatree

I'd love to get it for my dad.

You can get it at Amazon.

Dan

Slickcraft · 07-28-2014, 07:27 PM

Ron was at this evenings meeting of the Gilford Islands Association; he gave a nice talk about the adventure of kayaking to all 260 islands. Well his count was 260 and he got Bizer to up their count from 253 to 258.
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...t=list+islands

There were lots of questions and Ron appeared to know, from memory, the location of every island on the lake.

We came home with a copy of the book which will make it over to Welch tomorrow.

pjard · 07-28-2014, 07:47 PM

Just tried to order on Amazon and it is "sold out". Who has this book locally?

LongBay · 07-28-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

Just tried to order on Amazon and it is "sold out". Who has this book locally?

I just picked up a copy two weekends ago at the Innisfree bookstore at Mills Falls.

Slickcraft · 07-29-2014, 05:03 AM

Ron said that another 1,000 copies are being printed and yes Innisfree bookstore but I don't know if they are in yet. Best to call.

He initially had trouble finding a publisher and then had to agree to buy all of the first printing of 300 himself. We have a numbered signed copy from that 300.

It's a great book with photos of all 260 islands, his count. Gives one a whole new perspective of the lake.

wickedtravelah · 07-29-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LongBay

I just picked up a copy two weekends ago at the Innisfree bookstore at Mills Falls.

That's where I purchased my copy. They had a full table display and the books were vanishing....

pjard · 07-29-2014, 07:15 PM

I called Inisfree today and they have a case and half left. Not sure how many books are in a "case"...LOL! But they have some.

LtcRJG · 07-30-2014, 09:39 PM

I would be happy to mail a numbered authors collectors edition (1-300) while they last with an inscription and autographed. E-mail me at LtcRJG@aol.com
Ron Guilmette

LtcRJG · 08-01-2014, 08:37 PM

Ron will be at "Lake Fest" Sunday August 3, on Weirs Beach doing a book signing 10 to 1 PM
Also at Sandy Point Restaurant same day from 4 to 6 PM.

diz · 08-02-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

I called Inisfree today and they have a case and half left. Not sure how many books are in a "case"...LOL! But they have some.

I picked up a copy today. They were down to their display copy but when I asked if there were more the lady replenished the pile. Can't wait to read it!

RLW · 08-02-2014, 04:21 PM

LtcRJG, I was just browsing through the forum and noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum after joining back in October 2012. We are glad that you have come aboard and joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

Thanks for joining in on the posting. Hope we see you a bit more often.

RLW · 08-02-2014, 04:29 PM

LakeWinniMuseum, I was just browsing through the forum and noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum after joining back in December 2013. We are glad that you have come aboard and joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

Thanks for joining in and adding information.

BigLake · 08-14-2014, 09:15 AM

Ron will be on the Mount Washington on the 12:30 Cruise tomorrow Friday Aug 15 for a book signing,

BigLake · 10-07-2014, 07:37 PM

Ron Guilmette author of new book "The Islands of Winnipesaukee "will be on NH Chronicle tomorrow Wed October 8 at 7pm on channel 9

granitebox · 10-07-2014, 07:49 PM

The book is available from Amazon again - you may have a back order status but mine shipped in about 6 weeks. Just received it.

Jeanzb1 · 10-08-2014, 04:36 PM

I bought a copy of the book at the bookstore in the Mills Falls Marketplace in Meredith about three weeks ago.

Slickcraft · 10-08-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLake

Ron Guilmette author of new book "The Islands of Winnipesaukee "will be on NH Chronicle tomorrow Wed October 8 at 7pm on channel 9

Nice coverage, they actually spent a fair amount of time on the lake with Ron.

mcdude · 10-09-2014, 06:50 AM

....and immediately following NH Chronicle was Boston Chronicle (Ch. 5) where they did a "Fall Getaways" segment the first of which featured Meredith and had some nice footage of the Lakehouse and Moulton Farm.

http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/wednes...-away/28392302

Phantom · 10-09-2014, 07:46 AM

Looks like tomorrow nite -- Friday 10/10 they are covering the Steamboats in Lee's Mills

.

LtcRJG · 10-18-2014, 04:19 PM

Copies of the "Islands of Winnipesaukee" are available at
Innisfree Books in Meredith
Bayswater Book in Center Harbor
The Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro
I will be doing a book signing at each of these locations during the upcoming Christmas Holiday Season.
I also have Authors Edition available at www.kayakingwinnipesaukee.com
or via email - LtcRJG@aol.com
Ron

Phantom · 10-21-2014, 07:01 AM

Ron -

is there a published schedule for the signing apperances ?

Love to get one for our copy

.

LtcRJG · 10-22-2014, 09:17 PM

Book Signings for the Christmas Season
"The Islands of Winnipesaukee"
Taylor Retirement Community in Laconia October 29 -- 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Bayswater in Center Harbor on November 15 - 11 to 1 PM
Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro on November 29 -- 11 to 1 PM
Innisfree Books @ Mills Falls in Meredith on December 7 -- 2 to 4PM

Also available two day shipping@ www.kayakingwinnipesaukee.com

LtcRJG · 11-16-2014, 10:15 AM

Ideal Christmas Gift "The Islands of Winnipesaukee"
Two upcoming Book signings:
Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro on November 29 -- 11 to 1 PM
Innisfree Books @ Mills Falls in Meredith on December 7 -- 2 to 4PM

LtcRJG · 04-05-2015, 12:16 PM

The Second Edition of "The Islands of Winnipesaukee" is now in book stores around the lake, including: Innisfree in Meredith; Bayswater Books in Center Harbor and Country Book Seller in Wolfeboro.
I have scheduled a few books signings around the lake and will post the dates soon.

LtcRJG · 09-18-2015, 04:45 PM

Ron will be speaking about the Islands of Winnipesaukee at the Gilford Sportsman Club in Gilford on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6 PM

07-16-2014, 11:54 AM	#1
LakeWinniMuseum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 35 Times in 8 Posts	Islands of Winnipesaukee “The Islands of Winnipesaukee” Featuring Ron Guilmette (Weirs, NH – Wednesday, July 23rd, 7 p.m.) Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is hosting a presentation, “The Islands of Winnipesaukee”, Featuring Ron Guilmette Join author and photographer, Ron Guilmette with his newly released book, “The Islands of Winnipesaukee”. Listen to the paddling adventures of Jay and Ron as they paddled to all of the Islands of Winnipesaukee. The “Islands of Winnipesaukee” is a 11 x 9.5” coffee table book with color photos of all 260 islands on Lake Winnipesaukee. Ron and Jay may have been able to solve the long unanswered question of “How many islands are there on Lake Winnipesaukee?” The book also contains many interesting stories about the island and “Fun Facts” about the lake and islands. It makes a great gift and is a must for every coffee table at the lake. Ron is a retired state trooper and works as a criminology professor at a local university and at a private college. He also works as a private consultant in the law enforcement community and serves as a volunteer on a number of boards and committees. He enjoys white water rafting and golf and most of all beach days with his children and grandchildren. This event is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members, for non members there is a $5 fee with all proceeds going to benefit the Historical Society’s ongoing renovations. We are located on Route 3 in Weirs Beach, next to Funspot. Please RSVP to 366-5950.

07-16-2014, 09:17 PM	#2
chasedawg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melvin village Posts: 522 Thanks: 512 Thanked 314 Times in 148 Posts	Islands on Winni Thank you for putting this on the forum. We plan on going. Should be very informative. I will let my neighbors know.

07-17-2014, 08:09 PM	#4
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Does Anyone Know Regular Bookstores Sell It? I'd love to get it for my dad. __________________ Dream out loud.

07-30-2014, 09:39 PM	#12
LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Islands of Winnipesaukee I would be happy to mail a numbered authors collectors edition (1-300) while they last with an inscription and autographed. E-mail me at LtcRJG@aol.com Ron Guilmette

08-01-2014, 08:37 PM	#13
LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Islands of Winnipesaukee Ron will be at "Lake Fest" Sunday August 3, on Weirs Beach doing a book signing 10 to 1 PM Also at Sandy Point Restaurant same day from 4 to 6 PM.

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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	Ron was at this evenings meeting of the Gilford Islands Association; he gave a nice talk about the adventure of kayaking to all 260 islands. Well his count was 260 and he got Bizer to up their count from 253 to 258. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...t=list+islands There were lots of questions and Ron appeared to know, from memory, the location of every island on the lake. We came home with a copy of the book which will make it over to Welch tomorrow.

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pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 492 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Just tried to order on Amazon and it is "sold out". Who has this book locally?

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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	Ron said that another 1,000 copies are being printed and yes Innisfree bookstore but I don't know if they are in yet. Best to call. He initially had trouble finding a publisher and then had to agree to buy all of the first printing of 300 himself. We have a numbered signed copy from that 300. It's a great book with photos of all 260 islands, his count. Gives one a whole new perspective of the lake.

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pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 492 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	I called Inisfree today and they have a case and half left. Not sure how many books are in a "case"...LOL! But they have some.

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BigLake Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andover, Ma /Kona Point Posts: 16 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	New Hampsire Chronicle Featured Story Wed. Oct 8 Channel 9 at 7 pm Ron Guilmette author of new book "The Islands of Winnipesaukee "will be on NH Chronicle tomorrow Wed October 8 at 7pm on channel 9

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Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 554 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	I bought a copy of the book at the bookstore in the Mills Falls Marketplace in Meredith about three weeks ago.

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Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Looks like tomorrow nite -- Friday 10/10 they are covering the Steamboats in Lee's Mills . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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10-18-2014, 04:19 PM	#24
LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The Islands of Winnipesaukee Copies of the "Islands of Winnipesaukee" are available at Innisfree Books in Meredith Bayswater Book in Center Harbor The Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro I will be doing a book signing at each of these locations during the upcoming Christmas Holiday Season. I also have Authors Edition available at www.kayakingwinnipesaukee.com or via email - LtcRJG@aol.com Ron

10-21-2014, 07:01 AM	#25
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Ron - is there a published schedule for the signing apperances ? Love to get one for our copy . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Book Signings Book Signings for the Christmas Season "The Islands of Winnipesaukee" Taylor Retirement Community in Laconia October 29 -- 6:30 to 7:30 PM Bayswater in Center Harbor on November 15 - 11 to 1 PM Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro on November 29 -- 11 to 1 PM Innisfree Books @ Mills Falls in Meredith on December 7 -- 2 to 4PM Also available two day shipping@ www.kayakingwinnipesaukee.com Last edited by LtcRJG; 10-22-2014 at 09:19 PM. Reason: More Information

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LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Book Signings Ideal Christmas Gift "The Islands of Winnipesaukee" Two upcoming Book signings: Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro on November 29 -- 11 to 1 PM Innisfree Books @ Mills Falls in Meredith on December 7 -- 2 to 4PM

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LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Second Edition The Second Edition of "The Islands of Winnipesaukee" is now in book stores around the lake, including: Innisfree in Meredith; Bayswater Books in Center Harbor and Country Book Seller in Wolfeboro. I have scheduled a few books signings around the lake and will post the dates soon.

09-18-2015, 04:45 PM	#29
LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The Islands of Winnipesaukee Ron will be speaking about the Islands of Winnipesaukee at the Gilford Sportsman Club in Gilford on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6 PM