Alton Winterfest Cancelled

DRH · 01-20-2007, 10:32 AM

The Alton Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Alton Winterfest, originally scheduled for Sunday February 18, has been cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions. This means the mighty Winnipesaukee.com "Forum Flyer" entry in the Winterfest's bed race will, once again, have to wait another year to prove its superiority over all the other entries.

HomeWood · 01-20-2007, 10:47 AM

Oh great. I hope they don't influence the derby officials.

gtxrider · 01-20-2007, 11:06 AM

And all that physical training gone to waste. As any good Sox fans knows....wait till next year!

ghfromaltonbay · 01-20-2007, 11:54 AM

I think they just fear us Forum Flyers and this is their way of bowing out gracefully.

I hope there is enough ice by early Feb. so at least the fishing derby is a go.

upthesaukee · 01-20-2007, 11:56 AM

At our January meeting, we discussed the festival, and unanimously felt that with right at a month to go, and at the time no ice to be seen in the bay, the likelihood of having sufficient ice to accomodate a large group of people, and possibly a large group of airplanes, was highly unlikely.

Rather than have folks make reservations to come up, we felt it prudent to cancel, and then if folks still want to come up and enjoy the lake that weekend,, safe ice or not, they could make that decision.

I didn't even bring up full moon snowshoe walks, because again at the time, we had no snow!!! If we are able to something in February, we can announce it via the Baysider, the sign board at Parks and Rec, and I can do a posting. So far, the little snow doesn't even say "Let's go snowshoeing".

Happy winter, and keep a good thought for a safe and successful fishing derby.

HomeWood · 01-20-2007, 12:26 PM

As much as I hate to hear that UP, I agree. That's a lot of weight to hold with only a month left to make ice. The derby is my favorite time of year and I hope it's still a go for not only my fun, but for the economy up there.

mcdude · 01-20-2007, 12:35 PM

What a bummer.

heh, heh...dodged the bullet for one more year

ghfromaltonbay · 01-20-2007, 01:35 PM

Thank you for the update on the Parks & Recreation decision. Of course, I realize safety is the utmost concern (our bed race team will just have to wait till 2008). With an extra year of training we should really be able to kick butt!

Despite the cancellation of the festivities, we will still be driving up from Joisey to spend the long holiday weekend. It's a great way to see old friends, enjoy the fresh air, and contribute to the NH economy. It would be nice if there were more snow and ice before we arrive, as long as the weather isn't rotten the day we plan to travel up.

IslandSib · 01-20-2007, 03:08 PM

Sorry the Festival is cancelled again...but it was considerate to give sufficient time so people could cancel their plans...
As for the forum flyer, a retrofit could be in order something on the lines of pontoons... I know "the man" that could get this done...Oh yes but theres the issue of walking on water

Have faith, we will be back!

Just Sold · 01-20-2007, 08:03 PM

DRH,
Have you been paid the storage fees yet for storing the "Forum Flyer"?

Pepper escapes another ride too!

DRH · 01-20-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

DRH,
Have you been paid the storage fees yet for storing the "Forum Flyer"?

Nope, haven't seen a cent yet for the storage fees. However, we'll continue to make sure the "Forum Flyer" is kept safe and sound in its "Undisclosed Location", ready to take on all comers next year!

upthesaukee · 01-20-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Nope, haven't seen a cent yet for the storage fees. However, we'll continue to make sure the "Forum Flyer" is kept safe and sound in its "Undisclosed Location", ready to take on all comers next year!

Far better to owe it to you than to cheat you out of it

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gtxrider · 01-25-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Nope, haven't seen a cent yet for the storage fees. However, we'll continue to make sure the "Forum Flyer" is kept safe and sound in its "Undisclosed Location", ready to take on all comers next year!

I hope the flyer is well hidden. West Alton the new Roswell!

01-20-2007, 10:32 AM	#1
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 675 Times in 178 Posts	Alton Winterfest Cancelled The Alton Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Alton Winterfest, originally scheduled for Sunday February 18, has been cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions. This means the mighty Winnipesaukee.com "Forum Flyer" entry in the Winterfest's bed race will, once again, have to wait another year to prove its superiority over all the other entries. __________________ DRH

01-20-2007, 11:06 AM	#3
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Boo Hiss! And all that physical training gone to waste. As any good Sox fans knows....wait till next year!

01-20-2007, 11:54 AM	#4
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Sad excuse I think they just fear us Forum Flyers and this is their way of bowing out gracefully. I hope there is enough ice by early Feb. so at least the fishing derby is a go.

01-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Tough Decision At our January meeting, we discussed the festival, and unanimously felt that with right at a month to go, and at the time no ice to be seen in the bay, the likelihood of having sufficient ice to accomodate a large group of people, and possibly a large group of airplanes, was highly unlikely. Rather than have folks make reservations to come up, we felt it prudent to cancel, and then if folks still want to come up and enjoy the lake that weekend,, safe ice or not, they could make that decision. I didn't even bring up full moon snowshoe walks, because again at the time, we had no snow!!! If we are able to something in February, we can announce it via the Baysider, the sign board at Parks and Rec, and I can do a posting. So far, the little snow doesn't even say "Let's go snowshoeing". Happy winter, and keep a good thought for a safe and successful fishing derby. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-20-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
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	What a bummer. heh, heh...dodged the bullet for one more year Last edited by mcdude; 01-20-2007 at 04:49 PM.

01-20-2007, 10:47 AM	#2
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 126 Thanked 137 Times in 75 Posts	Oh great. I hope they don't influence the derby officials.

01-20-2007, 12:26 PM	#6
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 126 Thanked 137 Times in 75 Posts	As much as I hate to hear that UP, I agree. That's a lot of weight to hold with only a month left to make ice. The derby is my favorite time of year and I hope it's still a go for not only my fun, but for the economy up there.

01-20-2007, 01:35 PM	#8
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Thanks, UTS Thank you for the update on the Parks & Recreation decision. Of course, I realize safety is the utmost concern (our bed race team will just have to wait till 2008). With an extra year of training we should really be able to kick butt! Despite the cancellation of the festivities, we will still be driving up from Joisey to spend the long holiday weekend. It's a great way to see old friends, enjoy the fresh air, and contribute to the NH economy. It would be nice if there were more snow and ice before we arrive, as long as the weather isn't rotten the day we plan to travel up.

01-20-2007, 03:08 PM	#9
IslandSib Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Safety First... Sorry the Festival is cancelled again...but it was considerate to give sufficient time so people could cancel their plans... As for the forum flyer, a retrofit could be in order something on the lines of pontoons... I know "the man" that could get this done...Oh yes but theres the issue of walking on water Have faith, we will be back! __________________ IslandSib

01-20-2007, 08:03 PM	#10
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	*DRH,* *Have you been paid the storage fees yet for storing the "Forum Flyer"?* *Pepper escapes another ride too!* __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata