Lots of chopper traffic

sum-r breeze · 07-30-2007, 09:06 PM

Hi Gang,
We were anchored off of Timber Island facing Governors and there was a helicopter running a search pattern all afternoon on Sunday. Does anyone have any input as to what they were looking for? We also noted more Marine Patrol boats crossing the NE side of Governors all day too.

Thanks in advance,
The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be Wavin' Back

BBS2 · 08-01-2007, 09:38 AM

We noticed them too...at first we thought it might be Steve Miller coming in for Meadowbrook

...but then one flew low and close over the Gilford shoreline...W to E then back. Any news?

Winnigirl · 08-01-2007, 04:59 PM

According to the NY Post, Presidential candidate John Edwards was in Moultonborough for vacation this past week or so. Maybe he was taking an ariel tour?

jetskier · 08-01-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnigirl

According to the NY Post, Presidential candidate John Edwards was in Moultonborough for vacation this past week or so. Maybe he was taking an ariel tour?

Presidential candidates causing a stir at the lake. Someone tell them that Concord is to the south...way to the south.

Jetskier

tis · 08-01-2007, 06:44 PM

The president of France is supposed to arrive-rumor has it today. However, it doesn't seem like there would be helicopters Sunday by Gov. Island for a Wolfeboro visit today. ????

Kamper · 08-01-2007, 06:53 PM

The crews and security teams could be familiarising themelves with the area and running response drills.

'Nuff said?

Dave R · 08-02-2007, 07:09 AM

Sure they weren't just left over from bike week? There's countless choppers around then

boat_guy64 · 08-02-2007, 09:25 AM

On Sunday, a chopper made several landings at the old airstrip in Wolfeboro. It was a large chopper (not what I normally see flying around the lake) I was in Winter harbor and saw it land twice. They could have been scouting around ahead of the French President's visiit.

I just thought is was someone really rich looking to build the next McMansion up on the old strip.

sum-r breeze · 08-02-2007, 08:59 PM

I was feeling kind of like Henry Hill in "Good Fellas" All those Feds spying on us.....Just what we need a US Politician AND a French Politician at the Lake at the same time! Thanks for the warning.
All the best,
The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be waving back

ApS · 08-03-2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by boat_guy64

On Sunday, a chopper made several landings at the old airstrip in Wolfeboro. It was a large chopper (not what I normally see flying around the lake) I was in Winter harbor and saw it land twice. They could have been scouting around ahead of the French President's visiit. I just thought is was someone really rich looking to build the next McMansion up on the old strip.

The big chopper (green and white) made a half-dozen trips last week, landing each time. At the very same time, a small black (or very dark blue) chopper on skids (with gold zig-zag trim) made several "recons", circling nearby while the big chopper was in the air. Each time, the smaller chopper arrived and departed from a north direction, while the big chopper's flights were east-west.

I see a strong case for President Sarkozy's visit and security. The Boston Globe probably shouldn't have publicized the visit by Sarcozy.

tis · 08-03-2007, 06:58 AM

We rode by in the boat yesterday. They had the big US Coast Guard ship and a little aluminum boat with a pole sticking up in the middle (radar, ?) We didn't get close enought to see, didn't think it would be a good idea. Also another MP boat was coming in.

Kamper · 08-03-2007, 07:28 AM

Here's something in the "Union Leader."

http://www.unionleader.com/article.a...5-88baafbdce64

France's president to stay at Lake Winnipesaukee estate
By ROGER AMSDEN
New Hampshire Union Leader Correspondent

WOLFEBORO – French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who will be spending at least two weeks vacationing here, will be staying at a 23,000-square-foot lakeside manor on 62 acres at Springfield Point, just over the Alton-Wolfeboro town line off from Route 28. ...

Paugus Bay Resident · 08-03-2007, 07:33 AM

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a 23,000-square-foot lakeside manor

Sounds quaint

wildwoodfam · 08-03-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

The Boston Globe probably shouldn't have publicized the visit by Sarcozy.

How do you think they sell papers?? If the French president vacationing in NH is not interesting news for the this region - WHAT IS?! Not that I would go rushing over to Wolfeboro - actually I will avoid it at all costs for the next two weeks - I cannot even begin to imagine the traffice issue if he decided to go out for dinner! Still it is good to know that he is here - and that folks, dignataries, etc are still interested in spending their foreign dollars here in the USA and feel that it is a safe tourist destination!!

Now - if Wolfeboro's town beaches start attracting thong and speedo wearin' 50 - 70 year old French folks - then my attitude MIGHT change!!

Although - Tony Soprano (from a previous thread) might enjoy!!

tis · 08-04-2007, 06:52 AM

You know, I don't think it is really much of a problem for most of us living here. We pretty much leave these people alone. I heard he went out to dinner (rumor only) in Wolfeboro the other night and I don't think there was much fanfare. I think most people are curious and look from a distance, but that's it.

KonaChick · 08-04-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

You know, I don't think it is really much of a problem for most of us living here. We pretty much leave these people alone. I heard he went out to dinner (rumor only) in Wolfeboro the other night and I don't think there was much fanfare. I think most people are curious and look from a distance, but that's it.

I agree..and Wolfeboro has and has had it's share of high profile people. I don't recall any stories in the papers of fans mobbing them or papparazi problems. Would anyone even recognize Sarkozy if they saw him out to dinner anyway..probably not. It's the security and his entourage that draws attention ( of course the security is needed). What I'm wondering is who's footing the bill for the MP to be stationed in the cove 24/7 for the next two weeks, and is that one less MP officer on the lake to be available for us regular folk?? Things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

webmaster · 08-05-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

You know, I don't think it is really much of a problem for most of us living here. We pretty much leave these people alone. I heard he went out to dinner (rumor only) in Wolfeboro the other night and I don't think there was much fanfare. I think most people are curious and look from a distance, but that's it.

Boston Globe Article.

mcdude · 08-05-2007, 11:44 AM

Boston Globe Article HERE...

07-30-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
sum-r breeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burlington Ma / Laconia NH Posts: 396 Thanks: 155 Thanked 201 Times in 97 Posts	Lots of chopper traffic Hi Gang, We were anchored off of Timber Island facing Governors and there was a helicopter running a search pattern all afternoon on Sunday. Does anyone have any input as to what they were looking for? We also noted more Marine Patrol boats crossing the NE side of Governors all day too. Thanks in advance, The Breeze Wave 'cuz I'll be Wavin' Back

08-01-2007, 09:38 AM	#2
BBS2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	us too We noticed them too...at first we thought it might be Steve Miller coming in for Meadowbrook ...but then one flew low and close over the Gilford shoreline...W to E then back. Any news?

08-02-2007, 09:25 AM	#8
boat_guy64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windham and Meredith Posts: 225 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 33 Thanked 89 Times in 42 Posts	It makes sense On Sunday, a chopper made several landings at the old airstrip in Wolfeboro. It was a large chopper (not what I normally see flying around the lake) I was in Winter harbor and saw it land twice. They could have been scouting around ahead of the French President's visiit. I just thought is was someone really rich looking to build the next McMansion up on the old strip.

08-02-2007, 08:59 PM	#9
sum-r breeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burlington Ma / Laconia NH Posts: 396 Thanks: 155 Thanked 201 Times in 97 Posts	Goodfellas ? I was feeling kind of like Henry Hill in "Good Fellas" All those Feds spying on us.....Just what we need a US Politician AND a French Politician at the Lake at the same time! Thanks for the warning. All the best, The Breeze Wave 'cuz I'll be waving back

08-03-2007, 07:28 AM	#12
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	Can we give him Freedom Fries? Here's something in the "Union Leader." http://www.unionleader.com/article.a...5-88baafbdce64 France's president to stay at Lake Winnipesaukee estate By ROGER AMSDEN New Hampshire Union Leader Correspondent WOLFEBORO – French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who will be spending at least two weeks vacationing here, will be staying at a 23,000-square-foot lakeside manor on 62 acres at Springfield Point, just over the Alton-Wolfeboro town line off from Route 28. ...

08-01-2007, 04:59 PM	#3
Winnigirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 271 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	According to the NY Post, Presidential candidate John Edwards was in Moultonborough for vacation this past week or so. Maybe he was taking an ariel tour?

08-01-2007, 06:44 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	The president of France is supposed to arrive-rumor has it today. However, it doesn't seem like there would be helicopters Sunday by Gov. Island for a Wolfeboro visit today. ????

08-01-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	The crews and security teams could be familiarising themelves with the area and running response drills. 'Nuff said?

08-02-2007, 07:09 AM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	Sure they weren't just left over from bike week? There's countless choppers around then

08-03-2007, 06:58 AM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	We rode by in the boat yesterday. They had the big US Coast Guard ship and a little aluminum boat with a pole sticking up in the middle (radar, ?) We didn't get close enought to see, didn't think it would be a good idea. Also another MP boat was coming in.

08-04-2007, 06:52 AM	#15
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	You know, I don't think it is really much of a problem for most of us living here. We pretty much leave these people alone. I heard he went out to dinner (rumor only) in Wolfeboro the other night and I don't think there was much fanfare. I think most people are curious and look from a distance, but that's it.

08-05-2007, 11:44 AM	#18
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	Romney Mixes with the Locals Boston Globe Article HERE...