www.cowislandnh.com

I wish I knew how to get my phone number changed. Nothing I have tried works so I no longer have a land line at # 110 Cow . I wanted to change to my cell number which is all I will have from now on.

I hope you've got a lot of dry firewood I Bob! Brrrrrr.

JTA , Sorry to hear the news. My condolences to Joan and yourself.

Jim and Joan,

What a beautiful picture of Tilly. We full well know how they find a place in your heart. Hang on to the good memories.

LB

It ain't going to happen
go wireless with Verizon
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Someone on Little Pine Tree Island said he was getting Boston, Concord Manchester, and Portland, HDTV stations using a "deep fringe" TV antenna on a pole on top of his camp. Sounds promising for at least the parts of Cow that can get signals from the south. About 11 stations total including the four major networks. Signals will probably be even better after Feb 17th (If Obama doesn't screw it up with a delay), since many of the stations operating on lower power today will go to full power on their HD channels. This, coupled with the available VZ wireless broadband (may require external antenna/booster for some) eliminates the "need" for cable. Time Warner has also stated it's not in the cards for this year anyway.

some counties in the northern part of the state will not be switching over in February anyway. Not sure if that is including Tuftonboro but I am sure that parts if not all of Carroll County will not be switching over.

djg, not sure what you mean. It's the TV stations that are switching over their broadcast formats and frequencies as mandated by a Federal sell-off of those frequencies for other uses. It's not a county decision, and the Gov't has made $18B selling those frequencies for other users ready to use them on Feb 17th (including emergency and commercial uses).

Harilla, former site of "D" building

No more buildings! Just the new one!

E-Building no more!

Looking out towards the lake from Harilla where "D: building USED to be.

Went down to Harilla Landing today and snapped a few pictures. All of the buildings are gone and it looks great. I can't wait to see it in the spring.

Ventured over to the Island last night and had a very nice-ice cold beer with Jeff, Mel and Island Bob. Thank you guys so much I wanted to stay the night, ha ha ha. The new sled was barely 3 hours old and made its maiden voyage to Cow. Can't think of a better way to christen the sled than what we did last night.

I know it seemed weird to me but for some reason it is different for the northern part of NH. I checked the WMUR website and here is the link regarding the exceptions. http://www.wmur.com/digital/15654903/detail.html

djg, that only pertains to WMUR. All other channels are switching over. So the transition does affect those people. The article makes reference by stating
"If you live in the North Country and watch WMUR over the air (in your case that would mean on channels 38, 29 or 27), you will need a converter box, but one that has an "analog pass through" feature."
The analog pass through feature allows people to continue to watch WMUR on the analog feed. All other channels will be broadcast in digital thus requiring the set top converter.

Thanks for the photos HNut.
BTW, my rule for snowmobiling on the lake: Don't go where no other sled has been first (no fair sending your brother-in-law ahead to be that first one).

Thanks for clearing that up. We use DirectTV, at least for now, so I was not worried about it anyway.

djg, no problem at all, ha ha ha. Glad I could help. The whole thing is so confusing to some folks. The rule is, if you have cable/sattelite, you are ALL SET! If not, pony up the dough and get CABLE!!! ha ha ha.

JTA, I just pointed in a direction and told him, "go over there." He listens so well. Your camp looked fine by the way. Island Bob looked so comfortable at Jeff and Mels. I can't blame him I was ready to set up camp and stick around myself.

I can just see it coming now. Hazelnut, "Oh JTA, snowmobiling was such fun that we decided to buy a couple of jetskis. The dealer had a couple of leftovers, you know, those ones that were considered too noisy so no one else wanted them."

I'll make sure they outfit them with aftermarket exhaust, you know the extra loud kind that make them go faster!

That is why I paid no attention to what they were saying, it didn't apply to me.

Hi everyone, we're getting a 'cold snap' here in FL, down into the 40's ;-)

I'm looking for a renter for my bay at Harilla's, (with condition though). I will need for them to have a trailer to store my boat (I only use it 2-3 weeks a year, and launch it once or twice). The bay will hold up to a 23' boat, I have a 21' Four Winns. Know of anyone? Let me know and have a great winter.

Call me, Joel 954-326-8966 or email at joel.bienvenu@oce.com

got it. Sandra is going to email you tonight. Thanks!

Great to see you guys the other night. That was so much fun. I will be seeing you a bunch this winter, I hope. My plan is to make trips out to the Island, day and perhaps overnight. The boys are HOOKED on snowmobiling. I'll post pics.

THE BOYS & THE NEW TOY!

Very cool.

Hazelnut???

That's Luke, not me.

JTA that looks like you. Are those brown pants your wearing ?

I looked all over on the lake web cams for the Hazelnuts. They are nowhere to be found. They must be away at the Winter X Games.

There are no webcams on our side of the island or at Harilla where we were watching J.B. Ice fish today!

OK, so it was GoogleEarth.

Has anyone been into Orchard Cove this past weekend? Al and a crowd are hoping to go to camp for the Derby this weekend. They will mostly come by ATV so we are wondering how packed a trail (if any)into OC both from Harilla's and from 19 Mile Bay.

Edited by author 02-02-2009 06:25 PM
There is a lot of snow out there. I am going to to be heading up to shovel roofs. If you are interested in having your roof shoveled or looked at please call Dan @ 603-540-4665 thanks

I plan to check out conditions from 19 Mile Bay to Cow, hopefully tomorrow.

djg,

A few of us were up around Harilla on Sunday. We were all on Snowmobile. I can only tell you that in certain areas there is substantial enough slush to get a snowmobile stuck. With that said there were plenty of packed tracks from snowmobiles to follow. I think an ATV could make it provided it doesn't stop once it gets going. I did see a couple walking out to Little Bear Island from Harilla, they were following snowmobile tracks. It looked like they were having no problem.

Old Schooler I believe Dan H works for Bud Light not $$$

Hi Bob. How is orchid cove? I want to stop by this weekend and shovel the roof on the bathroom side. Does it look safe in the cove?Give me a jingle. Will

Can anyone give an ice update for 19 mile bay area? Curious if the usual packed roads are there out between chase and farm island and if atv travel is possible or is the snow to deep. Thanks.

Thanks for the info IB, it is greatly appreciated. One more question, how about truck travel on the ice? Are there many in 19 mile bay? We might leave the ATV home and venture out with the F150 4X4. Thanks again.

I was wondering the same thing. I was hoping to get to the Barber Pole by truck, this weekend.

I did see a truck over on the ice by Cow Island near Buettners, Huberty's, Clark's area... Looked like an F150 with a trailer (snowmobile). That was a couple of weeks ago. As usual BE CAREFUL!

The Boys New toy again.........

OK, let's have some postings. I want to hear about the Fishing Derby weekend whether you were fishing or not.

IB,Sorry you have been ill. I am glad that you are feeling better.

Al (not the Alan that is posting)went to camp this past weekend for the derby. I stayed home - all men - didn't want to be the camp cook. He said on Sunday they passed a large group with 10+ trucks parked side by side and there were large cracks in the ice. All those trucks and all the holes in the ice for fishing, it was a dangerous situation. Oh well they must have all come off the ice safely or we would have heard. It is sure testing fate.

Derby weekend was a blast where I was. I didn't do too much fishing though. Mostly snowmobiling. I was around the Meredith, Weirs, Gilford area. I was with a group off of Governors Island that were fishing. I was also witness to a group that had a Salmon on the hook and let it go of course. It looked real big through the hole. What a shame he had to let it go. Meredith Bay was PACKED!! Tons of snowmobile and truck traffic all over that area. All in all huge numbers of people. Lake conditions were good in most areas. Slush spots here and there though. We did one trip on the ice from Meredith to the West Alton area. A few slush spots on the way but we just blasted through them. I have some pics I will post.

near the weirs

Meredith

Island party off Glendale / Gilford Public Docks

looking out towards broads from Glendale

weirs beach area

Dead Fish

Man, those fish are starting to smell HNut.

The Boys and I are on the Island! JTA, that wood pile looks awfully big over there. ha ha ha. No worries though I brought my own this time. Alas, if I run our though..... hmmmmmmmm?

Seriously though we'll talk a walk over and check on the place.

See if you can find my ice fishing hole. It's been lost for a few years. It's round, about 8" diameter.

JTA,

House looks great... still standing. Day two on the island, the wood I brought is holding up just fine. Your pile is as of yet untouched. We'll see though ;) As for the ice fishing hole I saw it today. It told me to say hello from Cow Island.

Had a GREAT day on the sleds with Caruso and LCR and the kids. Had a nice drink with Island Bob who is holding court on the Island as usual. So nice and peaceful out here this time of year. JTA you'd love it. No loud boats and Jetskis. Only the very seldom hum of a snowmobile buzzing by.

Ah yes, I remember it well. The quietness is really nice. Glad you're having such a good time. You know, of course, you'll be buying sleds for the boys pretty soon, then Paige will want in.

First thing first JTA, Sandra has to get her own sled.

Been there.

Edited by author 02-22-2009 07:47 AM
Squirrel Island Boris: We just left our Cove... Caruso and LCR are the house on Cow directly accross from you with the farmers porch..we've met. The bubbler was operational on little Birch, but I do not recall seeing any open water or bubbler activity around your dock.

Absolutely perfect weekend at the lake...Great company.. Hazelnut and the boys were our official tour guides and showed us some beautiful trails, we had no idea they even existed.!!!. Couldn't have done it without ya Hazelnut.!!! Were hooked....already planning the next trip.

IB: It was great tosee you. Thanks for stopping by.. trust you made it home without getting too cold..!

Squirrel Island: further to my previous post.. Caruso added that there was no bubbler activity nor any DANGER - THIN ICE - sign... did you hire someone to install this for you???

HNut, I zoomed in one of those GoogleEarth satellite photos, and I think I saw footprints around my wood pile!

JTA: that was DEFINATELY Hazelnut.. I think I spotted him out my kitchen window with a flashlight.....

BTW, if you guys get to go snowmobiling on the trails, you would really enjoy the trek to the top of Mt. Shaw. The view from there is outstanding!

Since were now Snow Mobiling JUNKIES.. were already planning our next trip so we can do some serious trails!! We'll keep that in mind.. I'm sure our tour guide will know how to get there...

You go up past Melvin Village and the trail exits the lake somewhere around Arey's. Then you beat your way up some small trails and get to the Moultonborough Snowmobile Club parking area. Then off to Mt. Shaw. I'm sure you have trail maps.It's going to start getting soupy pretty soon. I'll be thinking of you all next month while I'm walking the beaches down in Florida.

JTA: We did not pick up any trail maps.. I'm sure we will on our next trip, we we make it.. weather getting warm end of week... We'll be watching conditions closely. Have a wonderful time in Sunny Fla.

We did the Mt. Shaw trip yesterday and were treated to a spectacular 100-mile view of the Presidential Range, ME, and VT. The exit from the Lake runs directly behind the Melvin Village Marina rack buildings. Go between the orange markers to avoid the ditch at the shoreline. Had a great visit with Island Bob....all is well! MPC, your circulator is working fine now.

Ron: thanks for the additional info.. funny how the purchase of a nice sled changes ones mindset about rushing ICE OUT... were hoping we can get one more trip in 1st weekend of March before the lake gets too slushy/unsafe for travel.

LCR, on trails such as the one going up Mt. Shaw, ice can be a bummer if you don't have studded tracks. At this time of the year as things melt and refreeze you could encounter more of that.

JTA: fortunately we DO have ice cleats on track.. so were all set. Hope we get to check out the trail next week... watching conditions.. we'll be sure to post so you can read all about it while you sit on the beach.!

IB, you soil my good name!!! ha ha ha. This trip I happened to bring enough of my own wood. Next time though?????

OMA, All this negativity????? Slush spots, soupy, icy conditions? Man you're sounding more retired every day. ha ha ha.

Well HNut, the reality is (and then I'll delete this message) I'm really jealous of you guys. I miss the lake in February. Now March is another matter.

WE MISS YOU TOO!!!!!

We'll be the jealous ones come next week when you're cavorting on the beaches.

Next year JTA needs to buy a new sled!!!!!!

Anybody know what will become of Pier 19 store this spring/ summer. Any news,

Rumor has it that Roger and Jan are going to run it again.

That's great news. Thanks.

Awesome I really hope Pier 19 is open again.

KPW is that a rumor or is it for sure?????

Maybe Manny can get a job there.

JTA,


Roger and Jan aren't going to hire him. He has no job skills. And if it got a little to busy for Manny he'd quit on them anyway. As I see it, the only thing he can do well is hit a baseball.

Edited by author 03-02-2009 03:28 PM
Ok who did it????

Who called WMUR from Cow Island with the snow totals? I just saw it on WMUR webcast as they were going over Snow totals.
http://www.wmur.com/weather/grid.html#HEAR...ngname%3DVideo-Cast

I have heard from a few people that they are opening.

IB: Any word on weather conditions for the weekend.. we concerned that warmer temps may make travel slushy... any input will be appreciated.

Travel this weekend will be slushy. Here is the NOAA link to the weather. Have fun.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?C...Field2=-71.2087&e=1

melt melt melt

WOO HOO.!!!! Boy was it an EERIE ride off the island Sunday morning... huge puddles of rippling water, some quite deep...!! Was very glad to get to Harilla even tho we knew there was still 2+ feet of ice under all that water.. still a very unsettling experience....!!!!

I'm on the Pier 19 BOD and will be contacting the store's owner for a status in early April. I'll let everyone know. Roger and Jan bought a house in AZ, and the last I knew, they were not going to run it.

LCR, maybe you need to check out the hovercraft on the Winni Classifieds boat section! :-)

Ron: Nah.. we need adventure in our lives.! Went by your place to see if you were up.. but no life signs at all over there.. We'll be making our next Cow Island trip in the Angler, hopefully school vacation week.!

Hey Island Bob....you OK out there?

Pier 19 Store - rumor is true. Roger and Jan will be running the store again this summer.

Thank you mms and that's wonderful. Let's all support the store.

As long as you don't run out of ice! (I hate warm Vodka tonics)

YAHOO to Pier 19 opening up this summer!!!!! GREAT NEWS!

Support local merchants! Yeah Pier 19 store!

That's GREAT news, we need that store.!

Hello everyone,

I wanted to write quickly and introduce myself; My name is Andrew Brousseau - I own Complete Marine Care LLC and we are the new management company for Harilla Landing Yacht Club. I went to Harilla this morning and saw some fishermen 100' beyond the channel markers and have heard from a lot of others that there is still 18" to 20" of ice on the lake but have also heard and seen that run off areas and shorefronts are quickly opening up so please be careful if you are heading out...There has already been one snowmobile through the ice at the public ramp just outside Harilla.

We are looking forward to this year and urge anyone with concerns or questions to call or write anytime. The new number for service at harilla is 603-253-HLYC(4592) or 603-651-9727. You can also reach us through our website; www.completemarinecare.com where soon, we will have a private members section for Harilla that will include a forum and bulletin board.

Lastly, we have an ice out contest on our website that is open to everyone and we have started our monthly specials so please be sure to sign up for the email newsletter so we can inform you about future specials or other offers.

Thanks very much, Andrew

Thanks Andrew and welcome to the forum and welcome to Harilla. Feel free to post information on this site from time to time. There are several members and readers of this forum that are also members of HLYC. Again welcome and good luck.

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Hi Andrew,
It's nice to hear from you on the Cow Island Forum. Since you are obviously a computer user, I wonder if some of us might be talking to you about hosting a web cam. That would be quite useful to us. Maybe the association could float some $$$ for the equipment.
JTA A-22

Hi JTA,

I am in the process of discussions with Time Warner Cable to obtain cable services at the service shop location and think your reference to a webcam would be wonderful. I will post the progress I make with getting service active and further this discussion with the board and members in the near future.

Great Andrew!
A selling point to the Board would be security.
JTA

Good point JTA. Recorded video surveillance security for the club and THE DUMPSTER!
Also maybe online valet reservations and service requests?

If we have an early ice out in April, can we get our boats launched from Harilla or do we have to wait until May 1st

I think I need glasses....it almost looks like Phil asking about an early launch. Nah.

Hi All,

I am in the process of adding a spring service request form, a valet request form, and a comment card to the "forms" page of my website so please check often as changes are being made almost daily.

To all members of Harilla, CMC will be on site regularly from now on so requests for launches and summerizes are welcome and are being processed currently. You do not have to wait until May 1st to get your boat launched, just call or email your request.
Thanks, Andrew

Cut it out Ron. I'm just keeping my options open. Hope you and the family had a nice winter. Thanks Andrew for your quick response.

LOL. OK Phil. See you in April.

Hope so IB!!!!

To all,
I was flipping through Craigslist and stumbled upon this. What a steal for someone who wants to put a little elbow grease into it.

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/boa/1099647568.html

H

Ice out April 20 3.p.m. kerk
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I think someone is posing as "Phil".

It's me JTA.

Folks, please forgive me for communicating in such an impersonal way, but I don't have email addresses for everyone. Cow Island and the lake meant so much to Bob Probst and he knew so many of you as friends that I wanted to let you know that he passed away Monday night of a heart attack. He was looking forward to enjoying the camp this summer, and I know that was making him very happy. If anyone wants any more details, please feel free to email me at mpatterson6@nyc.rr.com. I may not be able to reply for a few days, however. All the best. I'll see some of you later this year.
Maria

Maria,

That's awful. Geez I'm in shock. Last time I saw Bob was at IB's horse shoe tourney last Sept. Bob certainly loved the lake. He grew up on the lake.

Bob just left a message here on Monday:

Click here to read it:
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Such terrible news Maria. He said he was going overseas.

Edited by author 04-04-2009 12:34 AM
Though I posted this yesterday but I dont see it. . . .So ill try again. Ice out pics from NH boat .com, a little late but worth the wait. At

http://www.nhboat.com/Nhboat/Features/ice/ice_out_2009_ice.htm

Thanks Crusoe....I've been waiting for that site to start posting photos. Looks like not too long now. Will likely beat my 4/20 11:15 AM prognostication.

Ice is retreating pretty fast...... won't be long now! Feels like just yesterday we were standing at the Barbers Pole with LCR, Crusoe and Mark and MJ.

www.completemarinecare.com has a contest.....My guess is April 13th 4 pm
Anyone else have a guess!

UPDATE on cable services,

CMC has contracted with Time Warner Cable to put Cable services into the HLYC facility so I will discuss with the board and explore installing a webcam... I will keep you posted...

Regarding the iceout contest,

I will be accepting entries through today, 4-6-2009 if you have a guess and have not submitted it to www.info@completemarinecare.com please do today to register..Thanks and good luck

Andrew,
The Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club has a live feed web cam that pivots 3 times across 180 degrees every few minutes. I wonder if we could contact someone there to find out about the equipment. It seems that if we're talking security, you'd want several views.

Edited by author 04-06-2009 11:09 AM
IB....did you intentionally add a day to your earlier ice out guess? Is there something that an island resident sees that makes you push the date later vs. what looks like a possible sooner ice out? Just wonderin'.

Mine, posted to both Winni and CMC web sites is 4/20 11:15 AM

IB I think you are way off. I'm thinking by the end of this week we'll see ice out!!

Probably early next week. Looks like it might be at that point where it's all the consistency of "crystal straws" which is very fragile and subject to disintegration by wave action. Some good breezes working on some open spots and it'll be quick history.

Hazelnut: Do you know yet when you'll be heading up?

Has anyone looked at the Rattlesnake web cam in the past couple of hours.?? I checked it this morning and still quite a bit of ice. Just checked it and it's open water as far as you can see.!!! Amazing.

lol...covering your bases? Good strategy. Pick enough days and you're bound to be right!

The wind is howling @ 20-30MPH easily @ Melvin Village....there will be some breaking up tonight!!!

>>>>Attention all Harilla unit owners<<<<

If you have a bay you are interested in leasing for the summer please contact me at your earliest at 603-651-9727

Thanks very much,

Andrew

IB, here is a great link for lake wind records (click Historical Data for charts). It's a Varney Point weather station and web cam.

http://www.rochlis.com/weather/

Does anyone know if it is possible to launch and get to Orchard Cove yet? We are hoping to make the maiden voyage on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

DJG, I wouldn't doubt it if you could make it this weekend. I think Ice-Out is only days away.

DJG, If I wasn't dealing with home and health issues I would be there and think from past years I could make it given the ICE PIcs. and wind conditions kc

DJG, If I wasn't dealing with home and health issues I would be there and think from past years I could make it given the ICE PIcs. and wind conditions JMHO kc

Kirk, I hope you health issues are short lived. I know that if you could you would be there. We will see you soon, I hope! Deb

From Harilla today the ice opened to allow limited travel to the back side of Little Bear

Call and ask George Randall at 253-7042...he's the best source
of information.

Walt & Lynda Johnson
978 Waits Road
Owego, NY 13827
(temporarily)

1-603-581-8827(W)
1-603-581-8306(L)

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Thanks, Walt. I never even thought of that option. I thought maybe IB would know. Hope you had a good winter. I am so psyched to get to camp.

DJG: We usually call George if its questionable, tho he didn't think we'd make it last year.. but we were determined and made it.. had to break up some ice but we did it.!

The weather is calling for a windy Sunday which will probably keep us from going anyway. The big boat will be returning this year but not for a while yet so the 17'bass boat can be sketchy on a windy day. Al will go next weekend anyway but I will be in Maine to visit a friend who has just had knee surgery, again. She just can't say no to mogul skiing, never could.

"Ice-Out" on Lake Winnipesaukee was officially declared on
Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Does anyone have pics or links to the fire at Alton?

www.wmur.com has quite a few and has some video as well

OK ... who was the first on the island?
Joan and I won't be up for a while as we're getting our CT house ready for sale (yeah, we bought a place in Florida). Leave me a couple of salmon please.

JTA: Congratulations!!! Knew it was just a matter of time before you joined the pack of snow birds.!! Good luck with CT home.. hope it sells quickly for you.

Where in FL JTA ?

It's in Ft. Pierce (near Vero Beach) ... Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, a mobile home park with senior adult day camp and a golf course so I can continue as champion of the Cow Island Golf Tournament. As an added plus, we're not too far from the Greenwoods and the NY Mets ... and the place never gets hurricanes. It came with 5 shares in the Brooklyn Bridge too. Phil, you ought to come down!

JTA that's why I asked. Looking forward to seeing you on the island soon. The last image of you in 2008 was going between Chase and Farm on your way to Pier 19 freezing your b--t off. Man that was a cold morning.

Congtrats on your new purchase.

Congrats JTA!!!! Good for you guys!

Opening up this weekend. Anyone else?

Hey JTA what's this about continuing as the Cow Island Golf Champ. I still have the trophy. I know the girls talked about your new place and we are hoping to get together with you guys, but I wanted to add my congrats to both of you on the new purchase. And if you do get a hurricane there your place could get pushed all the way to the west side of Fla. Hee, Hee.

Anyone know when the Pier 19 store will open. Thanks.

Al went up this morning. We are officially open. Lots to do then go fishing. He will be there through the weekend doing some bass and salmon fishing. No surprise there!

Hazelnut : We think were coming up this weekend, weather looks too good to pass up.. Hope to see you there.

Congratulations to Alan & Deb Gagne of Cow Island, winners of Complete Marine Care's first annual ice out contest - and thanks to all who submitted a guess.

Please check our website, www.completemarinecare.com for other contests and specials to be run throught the summer and fall.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for priming the water line from the lake to the pump? I have the classic settup where there is obviously a foot valve on the lake end, a filter before the pump, then a Sears shallow well pump. I take the foot valve off and fill the waterline with a coffee can up to the filter, this takes quite some time. I then prime the pump and it usually works. Perhaps this is what everyone does, just thought I would ask in case I am missing something much easier. Thanks.

Alan, we have the same setup. It is a real pain sometimes. Ours is misbehaving as I type this actually. I am sorry to to have an answer for you, but I do have a bit of sympathy. Use a recycled milk jug instead of a coffee can and have a few full next to you just in case.

Andy, Al will be calling you this afternoon or tomorrow to claim his prize. It was his guess. I have absolutely no luck at all. WE WON!!!!

Call Steve Buzzatto of ISS. He'll get your pump primed and running. 603-520-1778. I'd rather pay then pray. He hasn't failed me yet. For $100 or so it's well worth it.

Alan,

That's how I do it. I fill it from a watering can normally
used for the garden so it fills in 20-30 seconds.

Walt & Lynda Johnson
978 Waits Road
Owego, NY 13827
(temporarily)

1-603-581-8827(W)
1-603-581-8306(L)

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I know that Phil is right but in our house we are cheap frenchmen. We tend to stand around and swear at it then work on it again until we step back and swear at it again. It is the way of our people :)

djg, you're dead-on. You got this fellow cheap Frenchman laughing out loud.

LOL. The reason I pay is because I'm not very handy and my patience level is lousy. Not exactly your self suffcient island type but so far have survived for ten years.

I'm really looking forward to the island.

Alan - another way to backfill that water line (quick and easy) is to get a manual bilge pump from the hardware store, the gray type that looks like an old-style bike pump, (maybe $20 - $40 depending on the size of the pump). Pull the discharge line (the flexible hose) out of the pump, and either put your water line in it - if it is the correct diameter, or... for a more secure and easier "one man job" rig... Cut the collar off the very end of the discharge line, get a nylon (not brass or galvi.) fitting that is barbed on one end and threaded on the other that fits the hose and your foot valve thread. Place the barbed end in the discharge hose, secure with a couple hose clamps, remove your foot valve, screw in the fitting (bilge pump), place pump in lake and start pumping. They move a ton of water in short-order, so you'll have that line filled in no time! Naturally, the bigger the pump, the quicker you'll fill the line. When you have water at the pump end, remove bilge pump, insert foot valve, place in lake, prime shallow well pump and let 'er rip! You should be pulling water before you can crack your first beer.

-Mark-

....or if your neighbor's water is running, run a hose from his house to the foot valve end of your intake line and fill-er-up until water comes out the pump vent. ;-)

Or, just prime it the old fashioned way, a little bit at a time from the pump back down the water line to the lake. This takes a long time but who's in a rush? You're at the lake!!

Oh, to RAI ... remember, you left the island (with the golf trophy ... illegal in my opinion). With the title being vacant, I simply laid claim to it. No one has challenged me.

Ron, I forgot the beer drinking part of the process (I must have been drinking when I posted last). It is very important to have empty beer cans to throw at the pump. You know we are too cheap to waste a full one!

Oh yes, we must use beer.....but I drink from bottles and can't throw them on the Island, so I just sit back and down another one while I think about the problem some more. After a while, it doesn't really matter that the pump doesn't work.

Someone on the Winni forum mentioned that Moultonborough was looking to make the Harilla public ramp road resident-only parking. That would be devastating for ramp users as well as Harilla guest parking. If that happens, I hope there may be enough extra parking area in the new Harilla Yacht Club to have a guest parking area with a members having access to guest parking tags on an as-needed basis.

Ron,

There's plenty of parking on Cow Island.

Maybe, but the water is now too soft.

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Hi All,
We're looking into Verizon Broadband for high speed internet for both our rural farm in Vermont (yes, we actually have cows!) and for our cabin on Cow. We are near Hole-In-The-Wall so are facing north. Any ideas on how well a signal might work on Cow? If necessary, is there such a thing as an antenna for boosting the signal, and if so, where would we buy it?
We appreciate any advice!

Cowgirl

Edited by author 04-19-2009 08:35 PM
I am using VZ Wireless Broadband and getting 1.2-1.4 Mpbs speed (similar to DSL/cable) using a $60 external Yagi antenna. We are closer to Barber Pole side facing north and Northwoods Camp. Without the antenna I was getting 400-800 kbps with the modem's own antenna on my laptop. I have tested the signal over near the Hole-in-the-Wall on Ralph Colella's deck and got a good signal. If you can see Gunstock, you'll get even better signal. If you have a VZ phone and get at least 3 bars you'll have good Broadband. We also have a signal repeater in our camp to eliminate the dead zones inside the house (I sometimes use that with my roaming laptop as well). The repeater will only be as good as the signal you can pick up on an external antenna that it connects to, and now we no longer drop calls in the house.

Hi,

We are seven cottages west of Hole in the Wall, on Little Bear Island. I am using Verizon Broadband Internet as I type.

The way to answer the questions is to take a look at the cell phone service you have at your cottage and at your farm. If you have at lease "three bars" you are "good to go".

The Verizon broad band is expensive, but it works almost anywhere!
Which side of Hole in the Wall are you?

Walt & Lynda Johnson
PO Box 1101
Center Harbor, NH
03226-1101

1-603-581-8827(W)
1-603-581-8306(L)


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Thanks, all. Looks like I'll double check how many bars I get on my phone.
Ralph is our next door neighbor; from Harilla, we go through Hole-In-the-Wall to get to our place.

Cowgirl

Just one more clarification...even if you get fewer than 3 bars on your phone, it still may be possible to get a good signal with an external antenna. With three towers around the Lake, I actually can't imagine that someone on Cow couldn't get an adequate signal with an external antenna mounted in the right place. Don't get the little external antenna that VZ wants to sell you for the modem. Those are useless. The antenna I would recommend is this one:
http://www.wilsonelectronics.com////ViewProductB.php?ID=13

with appropriate low-loss cable and an adapter for your phone/modem.

Thanks so much, Ron! We'll check it out.
Cowgirl

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Ron did you ever try one of these:
http://www.wi-ex.com/Page3187.aspx

I would like to try to improve my signal in the house, about 2-3 Bars. Outside I can get 3-4 + bars so I'd like to bring the outside signal in.

Edited by author 04-21-2009 11:54 AM
HN, yes. That is the repeater we have in our camp with a single 1' stick type omni antenna on the side of the house. This setup is to eliminate the dead spots in the house so we don't have to stand on one leg on our front deck rail to get a good signal. We have a steel roof which contributed to our problem. We have 3+ bars everywhere in and around the house now...no dropped calls. They're a bit tricky to setup and you need to try to get the external antenna as high a vertical separation from the base unit as possible. The directions are pretty thorough. If you have a good signal outside, then this will fix your problem.

Thank you IB. Trying to get over tomorrow, but not sure, sounds like strong winds.

According to the new guy Andy, no boat launchings from Harilla until after noon on Friday. Pavement project going on.

To all Harilla members - Due to the paving at the club we will not be able to process any requests for valet launch until between noon and 2 pm on Friday 4/24.

Please contact me with questions at 603-253-4592.

Thanks very much,

Andrew

HN - please call me

Prop Damage

Prop damage 2

I got a call from Andrew a few weeks ago telling me that my prop was damaged. Well I was up to my eyeballs in tax returns and could not really deal with it at the time. Lisa and I were surprised since we are very careful about how and where we boat. Brett sent me the pictures below. Evidently, something backed into or some how struck my prop while it was in the new building during the winter. Both Andrew and Brett were unable to figure out the damage.

Has anyone else discovered any "winter construction damage"?

Whooa ... that looks like an expensive prop!!

Ya think?

Whoa yeah that does not look like damage from striking an object while in the water. It looks more like something coming down on top of the prop. Weird.

No we have not had any damage to the boat over the winter. We splashed it last weekend and opened up the house. All was well with the boat.

I am currently on the island watching a lone bass boat cruise by..... It's getting warmer and I hear its only going to get better.

JTA,
Some hotshot go-getter moved between us for the summer. The nerve of this guy putting my docks in for me and lowering your dock frame. Geez if this keeps up I'll have nothing to do but relax when I'm out here. He even went ahead and cleaned up his yard all day last Sunday. I told him to blow all the leaves into your yard because you like a natural looking habitat.

Real quiet today on this side of the island. Just us and the Caruso clan. Your camp looks lonely JTA. It told me to say hello to you and not to forget about it. All looks well over there.

No damage to our boat at Harilla over the winter. Launched it Wed and moved over to Pier 19.

I hear the store is opening May 15.

I'm working my a** off back home in CT. We should be done here in two weeks and then the house goes up for sale. Then I can come up and work my a** off at the lake. I'm glad the new guy between us is a hard worker. My spy already told me how you "raked" your leaves. I see that the Yanks don't have to face that Wakefield guy over the weekend. Thank God.

Raking is for chumps! ha ha ha. Modern conveniences such as the leaf blower make for more time to relax afterwards. My go getter neighbor did not refuse the use of said convenience to aid him in his quest for a leaf free yard. JTA you are welcome to come to the darkside and borrow it. Once you do you'll never go back. ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Edited by author 04-24-2009 11:04 PM
Hope you all have a great weekend. Our prop won't be fixed in time to use boat to open the camp. When it rains it pours even in beautiful weather.

Why walk and blow when you can ride!

How bout them sox?!?!

Yee haa!!!

More fun watching it on cow with this july weather!

See me in October.

Now that was a blue ribbon day at the lake yesterday.

JTA IF the yankees even make it that far before they implode from all that pressure to perform! Ha ha ha

An absolutely AWESOME weekend at the lake.! It was great to see everyone last night lots of good food and company! Not to mention the wonderful HOST AND HOSTESS!!!!!

Got my first look at the new building at Harilla Saturday. Yup we really needed all those fancy, nice looking fans just below the roof on the building. One member I ran into says we'll be paying for those for a long time.

Also I thought we were to get increased parking. Doubtful. Looks like a wash at best. The new building took away parking and the torn down racks added about the same amount.

Another observation. Is there only going to be one way in and out of the property. And is this by the construction road running along side the new building. If so it looks awfully narrow to me. What happens when one vehicle going in meets one going out. There is a chain across the old main entrance. Will this be now blocked off for good.

Your thoughts.

Those "fancy fans" are the State-Fire-Marshal-mandated fire suppression system which is supposed to be able to fill the massive building with foam in less than a minute, or something like that. Seems like significant overkill for a non-occupied building. Doesn't look like they are done with the paving yet, so there's still hope on more parking. The old entrance looks permanently closed with landscaping being put in place to keep it just a walkway in. There was only one way in/out before, so no change.

I've been wondering what'll happen when that system malfunctions and triggers the foam when there's no problem. Since we all own part of it we can commiserate together about this huge building code rip-off.

My apologies in advance to the G.C of this project but I do believe he should have gotten everything in writing from the Fire Department way way back in the beginning so we weren't blindsided with this ridiculous Fire Suppression system. Wouldn't a good G.C. know of or take care of this stuff in the beginning?

As for the traffic pattern I predict problems this summer with that. Any hope of having an exit road in front of the clubhouse?

I couldn't agree more. The GC had the duty to contact the fire marshall at the beginning, before any construction. What were we blindsided to the tune of an additional $500,000. That's HUGE money.

I agree with the traffic flow problem at HLYC. This has potential to be a nightmare. Yesterday someone was parked in the area down near the holding docks while unloading a trailer. Nobody could get in or out past him. I was under the impression that we would be able to circle thru the club - down past the holding docks, then up by the clubhouse, but apparently not. What a fiasco.

phil he may have contacted the fire marshal but it seems he didn't get anything in writing. A HUGE mistake in my opinion.

On a lighter note, HOW BOUT THEM RED SOX?!?!?!?!

I was surprised at the negative comment about someone
unloading a trailer at Harilla.

I would have guessed that if someone has a trailer, they
are hauling across more than the usual cottage opening
things - maybe having sold their home and moving in?

I would have thought that might have called for an extra
bit of consideration for the guy with the trailer, so early
in the season.

Did anyone who had a complaint about getting in and out
actually talk to the guy with the trailer ... ?? Did you
ask him to wiggle his unloading so you could get to your
favorite spot?

The answer is loud No! I'm the guy with the trailer.

I attempted to park so there was room for others to get
by. If I didn't leave you enough room, why not ask me if
I could shift and give you more room

Not one single solitary person took the time to try to solve
"the problem", if there actually was a problem. If you were
too shy, then ask the management to mention it.

Obviously so much easier to just put out a "shotgun blast"
complaint on e-mail than to talk to someone you had a gripe
with.

Walt Johnson

Walt & Lynda Johnson
PO Box 1101
Center Harbor, NH
03226-1101

1-603-581-8827(W)
1-603-581-8306(L)


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Walt,

I'm pretty sure Little Bear was stating an issue with the flow of traffic. I do not believe he was "firing a shot" at you. There wouldn't have been a problem had we maintained a separate exit. Whether or not it was you or someone unloading their trash or loading their boat is not the issue. Hell I'm sure we're all guilty of clogging up the loading area at one time or another during the season. Again that is not the point here. The point that Little Bear and the rest of us are making is that there is only one way in and out. It's only April and we're already seeing a problem. Come fourth of July it is going to be a nightmare.

Hazelnut - you are correct. My message was not intended as a complaint against the person with the trailer. I'm sure he would have moved if anyone had asked. However, my message was designed to highlight the traffic flow problem that we seem to be facing - that's all. Sorry to Mr. Johnson for getting you upset.

That whole area along the docks needs to be just a little wider to allow for someone to park and unload while leaving room to pass. That area is also now a dead-end, requiring a turnaround by the club house.

HN, I think an exit in front of the clubhouse would not work due to the public dock loading area right there.

Andy had mentioned to me last week that he is planning on making a load/unload zone right accross from where they launch, 15 minute parking etc.. so that should help around the dock area, but it's still going to be a nightmare in and out of Harilla, tight road and no visibility in spots of on coming cars. I like the idea of having possibly, 'EXIT ONLY' drive thru in front of the club house where the small gate is now.

I think that if we could have a dedicated load/unload area so we could just keep the main pathway by the holding docks free for passage from both directions, this would be a big help. Not a cure-all for sure, but it would be a start. Otherwise I think we'll need a traffic cop inside the club.

I think LCR hit the nail on the head too, it's that tight "one car only" road that is up by the building that has me nervous. Pretty low visibility and dangerous in terms of oncoming traffic.

You really need to have to room for two cars to pass or we'll all be backing up for each other from now until eternity. Maybe seniors should rule!

Unless said seniors are a Yankee fan. Those folks have to park on the road.

When are you coming up?

I'm waiting for it to get unseasonably cold ... maybe an early May snowstorm. I got the small boat out of the garage today. Big tag sale here Saturday. Then I'm ready to be free at last.

It would be inevitable that the day you finally come north we will have a freakish cold snap. ha ha ha. Hope to see you guys soon. Good luck with the Yard/Home sale.

I hear the access road is supposed to be 20' wide, so should be no problem.

Well that would be great Ron. I suppose as things are under construction we could all wait til we see what the final product will look like. I still think a separate exit is warranted but I will reserve final judgment until the last truck leaves the construction site. ha ha ha.

Does anyone know what the construction schedule requires for a completion date? Now that the season is underway, shouldn't we expect continuous work on parking lots by the contractor?

TO ALL HARILLA MEMBERS,

While Ambrose makes great strides daily towards getting the parking area finished, the chain at the old entrance has been lowered TEMPORARILY to allow entrance and exit to the facility without hindering thier efforts.

This creates a major conflict between car and forklift traffic patterns so please drive slow and look twice before driving past the storage building - especially when exiting. If you are exiting and see a boat leaving the storage building, PLEASE SOUND YOUR HORN to allow the forklift operator knowledge of your being there. Thank you all for your cooperation...

Andrew, CMC

Thanks for the heads up.

Has anyone tried using the new digital converter boxes on the island? With my old antenna I can only get 6 & 8 out of Maine. 13 is gone. With my converter box I still only get 6 & 8 and their news channels. Anyone have any better luck? I was hoping we'd get a better variety from the digital channels.

Pete, what side of the island are you on? To maximize your signal, you're probably going to need a rotating UHF Yagi type antenna. Many older antennae were optimized for VHF and the digital is all UHF now.

Ron, I'm on the east side, I checked a website called antennaweb where you can pinpoint your position on a map and it displays the available channels. It confirmed that 6 & 8 are the only ones available. That stinks. I don't know what happened to 13 (CBS) must be out of range for digital.

Pete, I prefer this site as it shows all "potential" stations, not just a list of high probability stations. Plus it shows direction.
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps/
You can also move the red marker around to see what possible reception you may have if terrain is overcome with a higher antenna mount, for example.

Thanks for the info Ron. I checked that site and there may be hope of tuning in channel 13 after all. It shows as a "weak" signal but maybe I can raise my antenna and pick it up.

The stations are also going to boost power after the June 12th, so stations you can't get now may get received after that date. Another site that shows this is http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&...id%3d7f147ecb3a6a56
If you click the button "Current" and "Post Transition" you can see additional stations coming into the "radar" for east Cow Island locations. Again, antenna type, elevation, and ability to point it will be key. I'll probably start playing with that stuff after June.

Ok thats good, looks like a few more channels will pop up then. Not as many as I'd like but it looks more encouraging. Thanks for your help

One more thing...I heard from someone on the Orchard Cove side that he is getting several Boston digital stations perfectly with a larger pointable antenna.

Where is everybody? Two great weekends in a row and a lot of empty (and many still raised) docks!

I'm down south in sunny, warm Connecticut.

Ron,

I've been over twice. In APRIL. Last weekend was Kentucky Derby Saturday.

Ron,

Like JTA, we're still way down south in sunny (and very hot) florida. We'll be up in a couple of weeks though. How's the fishin'?

Until this week, it's been sunny at the Lake. I guess the water to fill it has to come from somewhere.

The fishing's been good! Got two salmon and a rainbow in 2 hrs last week.

Back to Harilla for a moment. Why can't we have an exit up behind the clubhouse (where the old dirt exit was). They could easily put this in and build a rock barrier to separate the exit from the forklift pad outside the building. This would solve all of the traffic problems within the club. Can someone answer this?

Now that's a good question. I'd prefer to see the exit run between the front of the clubhouse and the lake because it is more level. By running an exit behind the clubhouse it seems kinda steep, but would probably work if they built in a more gradual grade.

A while back, Ron mentioned that the road , entrance and egress will be 20 feet. Unless the club plans on taking over Duck Trap Road, I don't see where the twenty feet will come from. At least as I eyeball it.

Just came through Harilla about an hour ago. WOW big changes in a couple of weeks. The road now meanders through the newly made parking areas. It seems pretty good but the road is still kind of narrow by the building. I guess it's going to be a wait and see.... meaning wait and see if there are traffic issues. Looks like we gained quite a bit of parking though.

I suggest that we move the building forward a few feet.

JTA, I certainly want to be at the next meeting when you suggest that!

Hi Ron @ #42,
Bill and I will be on the island around the 1st of June and I would like to take you up on the offer of letting us see your setup (Yagi antenna and repeater)and possibly helping us get hooked up.I called a distributor of Wilson antennas and he asked what frequency band Verizon is using and something about a connector. It was all foreign to me, so I told him I would ask the expert, you! Do I need to know that stuff or should I just go ahead and order the Yagi 806-939 MHz Cellular Antenna (301111) from Wilson Electronics?

Your help and expert advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Bill and Lorna,
Ron was very helpful to us regarding the Yagi antenna. After looking around the internet, I discovered that Amazon.com carries cell phone antennas for cheaper. The good thing about their site is the customer reviews - I find them very helpful. I know they have at least one antenna that works for both 800 and 1900 Mhz, which is what my new Verizon "Dare" phone operates on. We haven't signed up for broadband yet. We're waiting to get out to the Lake and check out our signal strength with the new phone. "Verizon Wireless" should be at the top of your screen, not "Extended Network." I'm told that even an antenna won't help if its not "Verizon Wireless."
Hope this helps!

Edited by author 05-12-2009 10:20 PM
Bill & Lorna, yes VZ operates in the 830-890 MHz range here, so the Wilson 30111 would be the proper antenna, available from a variety of sources as cowgirl states. You'll also need:
- a mount (you can look at how I did mine)
- a low-loss cable the minimum length to run to where you will plug in your computer (or wireless router)
- Wilson N female to FME female Cable connector (Wilson 971107)
- a cable end adapter/pigtail that matches your VZ Wireless Broadband phone (I'm using the VZ/Novatel USB727 and the optional antenna adapter [not their external antenna!] from Verizon for that phone)

Stop by any time.

Thank you. I appreciate your help.

Hi Ron,

Sorry, I have one more question...Verizon Wireless recommended we buy a Cradle Point router because nothing else would work properly. Do you agree with this? We currently have a CISCO Linksys but it is not wireless.

Thanks
Lorna

I guess I was holding back a bit, not knowing how complicated you wanted to get. ;-)

If you are going to use multiple computers, or you don't want to setup your computer where the antenna cable comes in, then yes, the CradlePoint is the way to go. I am using the Cradlepoint CTR500 and it works great, providing wirelss computer access anywhere in the house and out on the deck as well. Best of all, you just plug in your VZ Wireless Broadband modem right into the Cradlepoint router and it becomes a wifi hot spot.

There was activity in the Pier 19 store today.....looks like they are open or will open any day.

Hey Ron,

Did you catch those salmon and rainbow in our bay or elsewhere? Thanks in advance.

Jane

Jane, If you were at camp, you would have been able to see me reel them in.

That's kewl. I never have any luck in our bay; well, except for SMB off the dock. I may have caught one or two rainbow while trolling. I do know a nice little place where we catch 10-20 salmon within a couple of hours. Jim will attest to it, too. We only keep the BIG ones though. :D Looking forward to getting out there. We are 10 minutes away, now, but our family life is busy with the boys. We should be out this weekend... I think. I hope Molly and Dave will be there!!! Molly you out there??? Let us know. Best!

If you have a honey hole for salmon, this is Winni Derby weekend and my husband would love to know where that is. :)

I am wondering if anyone has a decent pontoon boat, enough to carry 10-12 people and gear for an afternoon cookout? I may be hosting my coworkers for a weekday afternoon/day some time in July or August. I am hoping that this person would act as the taxi to and from probably Harilla's and of course would be paid for the services. If anyone is interested let me know by posting here and we can take it from there. I am planning early which is not usually one of my strong points.

Hi Ron, we ran into Roger and Jan last weekend and they said they would be opening Pier 19 on Thursday, 5/14! Sounds like they are in business!

Edited by author 05-17-2009 08:54 AM
A clarification to an earlier post I made regarding TV antenna reception... Post June 12th some of the current UHF digital stations will be converting back to VHF for some unkown reason (UHF has better propagation over terrain so it makes no sense). This will require an antenna that picks up both UHF and VHF, which unfortunately will be larger.

Hi everyone! Dave and I, and Lucy, will be out this weekend. We had to wait until the porch was 'Lucy-safe'. We're happy that she's still with us this year. Hope to see everyone soon!

Ron, I'm assuming that we can just anchor out in front of your place and enjoy wifi? I'll come around in the evening so that I can read my screen easier.

Seriously, we've been considering a Verizon hook-up. Add me to list of people who'd like to stop by and see what you've got.
JTA (#63)

Does all this Verizon talk mean that Comcast has definitely decided against wiring Cow Island? Did we not get enough callers, or did they just ignore our requests?

Speaking of Fishing, my new neighbor at the Boyden camp, Mark assisted me with catching one of the 20 or so White Perch swimming around my dock. After cleanng the fish we threw it on the grill that night for dinner. WOW! Those of you who have not eaten the freshwater White Perch I urge you to try it. It was delicious. By the way we also caught a nice size SMB.

JTA...lol..yah, just pretend you're fishing and I won't know the difference.

Yep, stop by any time to see it. I'm thinking of starting a business doing indivividual site wireless signal surveys and tailored hookup recommendations soon. Better check it out before I start charging. ;-)

IB

Thank you. You're a good man. See you soon.

Shocker huh?

http://www.nnerenmls.com/nne/maildoc/c000mk2058.html

HN, yah, it is! Saw the sign when we drove by this afternoon. What up?

Shocker, yes!

Well, normally I'd have some wise-ass comment, but this is not good news.

HAZEL WHO.....????

HEY!!! ha ha ha. We suck around pretty late yesterday and it got real quiet. No traffic at all on the way home.

LCR, Hazel's the guy who lives between my place and yours.

We hit traffic getting thru Meredith, cuz of the craft fair, but after that clear sailing.

JTA, what gives man? What's all the fuss about retirement anyway? It seems you end up spending LESS time at the camp than you used to. ha ha ha.

LCR, Jack and Luke missed their buddy this weekend.

We're in Chicago visiting guess who? Sorry, no time for the lake. How about some warm weather?? I mean REALLY warm weather.

Hazelnut: beleive me WE missed the lake too.!!!

It was unbelieveably windy on Sunday afternoon at the lake. There must have been - easily - 4 foot waves out in front of my place. I have a picture of the port-a-potty that blew over in the wind at 19 Mile Bay, but I'll be damned if the SysEng can figure out how to post pix up here. Water was coming in over the bow of our boat as we made our way to 19 Mile Bay. (Ron, did our little boat stay put on our mooring? Thx.) Also, Ron did you get a new email address (no longer using the verizon.net acct)?

Hi Jane,

Your boat stayed on the mooring as of Monday morning when the winds calmed down a bit.. I saw you guys tear into the wind and waves on your way out to Chase Point Sunday afternoon. Scary for me to watch that. The wind was tremendous at that time and the waves had to be at least 4 footers. As narly as I've seen them in a long time.

Glad you all arrived at Pier 19 safe and sound. Needless to say I stayed put on the island.

Thanks, Phil! Yeah, it was crazy! Hope to see you soon.

JCD, I sent you an email.

Is anyone missing a raft? George Randall found a raft floating out in front of our place early last week and tied it to our dock. He called Marine Police to see if anyone reported one missing, but no response as of yet. If it is yours, come to #15 Cow Island to claim it - our cell phone is 603.548.2718.

Is it nice? ha ha ha ha ha ha

Edited by author 06-08-2009 08:04 AM
We had a problem with the hook on our raft the last time we were up, which was 2 weeks ago.. is it a wood raft or the newer plastic (gray).??

Is it nice?????...it would be nice if the owner came and got it :-)

It is a wood raft and it has two pipe fittings on the top of it...maybe for a diving board or a ladder.

If anyone is interested, I will call George Randall to see if he heard back from Marine Police...if not, it is yours.

Not ours thank goodness.!

Unfortunately it could be from anywhere with the way the winds were a couple of weeks ago.....

Yeah, it may be from Mirror Lake...

Yeah with that wind I'd check Squam Lake!

Pier 19 will begin selling gas again tomorrow morning.

mms,

Thanks for the heads up. Any idea of price.

No, Phil. You'll have to take a ride over... I just told Roger I'd post this for him.

can anyone tell me about all the marked trails on cow? red, blue, any others?

I went over to Pier 19 on Monday to get gas ... posted "no gas yet". I was P*****. Then I went to Trexler's ... gas sign down, two guys working, no one would pay attention. I was double p*****!! A couple of days later I stopped at Melvin Village Marina. I got my gas and they explained to me what's going on. Both places are upgrading equipment for the new gas blend (MV went through that last fall), so now I'm not so p*****. MV gas was close to $3 but that's the new additive blend that most marinas are carrying. It's still ethanol gas but has a stabilizer additive mixed in.

JTA,

Could you bring in 3, five galloon containers of gas and put them in my pontoon boat. Thanks. I'll pay you this fall.

All,

I just bought gas at 19 Mile Bay at $3.159 per gallon. The person at the pump informed me that it already has the necessary treatment added to adapt for the alcohol content. That alone is worth about $.15 per gallon.

If we want gas at 19 Mile Bay, we need to buy gas at 19 Mile Bay.
Walt Johnson
PO Box 1101
Center Harbor, NH
03226-1101

1-603-581-8827(W)
1-603-581-8306(L)


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Thanks for info Walt. And you are 100% correct. We should be supporting Pier 19 Store, by buying our gas and other camp items there.

That is great news as I always fill up the Whaler there! I will continue to do so. I appreciate the great convenience that this store provides.

OK Phil ... I dropped off the gas. You owe me $632.55.

The state was holding them up. It's not easy to have waterfront gas!

Much more info is needed before I or anyone should purchase fuel from Pier 19.

Pier 19 gas is being delivered in small trucks that resemble home heating oil trucks, not the large tankers we have seen over the years. Also these trucks have no markinigs on them regarding what brand of fuel or any retailer info what so ever. As a matter of fact the delivery truck that was there Sunday looked like someone took spray cans of paint and painted the sides of the tank portion of the truck. I guess what I am trying to say is I hope the shoddy looking delivery trucks are not an indication of the quality of fuel.

Valve Tek is the only boat fuel that we should be using, no I do not work for that company. Fuel that is simply treated for ethanol as was mentioned here could simply mean a product like stabil was added. This helps but falls way short of proper protection.

So in closing if anyone can get more info on the boat fuel Roger is selling it might help us to make an informed decision. I hope my perception about the delivery trucks etc... is wrong and he is indeed selling good quality fuel as it is very convenient for many of us. look forward to more info.

The mechanic at Melvin V Marina told me that I could choose to add stabilizer to the Valve Tek gas (which they are supplying), that you could not "overdose" on additive.

That is correct JTA, my concern is the Pier 19 gas might be "underdosed".

Bike week? I haven't seen any bikes>
(goin' in to town today, however)

Beautiful day today, so we're starting to hear the rumble on the distant shores. Finally, a weather break for the poor bikers, albeit short.

Back from town ... MANY bikes! Amazing phenomenon ... blue sky makes the lake look blue. I don't remember ever experiencing that before.

Poor bikers.. I can't remember the last bike week that was without rain.! oh how I remember those days, painful rides in the rain, and I don't miss it much.!

Is ice out yet?

Thanks to Island Bob for this one!!!!

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/summer_escapes_2009/page6

Thanks HN and IB. I was actually trying to find a copy of that mag in the bookstores, but that particular issue was no longer available.

Hey, I take exception to their calling us "nobodies"!! We're somebody. ;-)

No. Actually we're nobodies.

I read the article. Now wait a minute. We at 24 Cow Island hold the 2008 Island Bob, Cow Island Horseshoe Tournament trophy.

Not a bad thing to have. Hope to defend it in 2009.

Beware ... Retired General JTA and Mrs. RG JTA are likely to be at this year's Horseshoe tournament. By then, Cow Island will be our permanent summer month residence ... goodbye Connecticut. Heck, we'll have no place else to go!

JTA: Does that mean you SOLD Conn.? If so CONGRATS !

Edited by author 06-24-2009 03:33 PM
Well I saw Mrs. JTA this weekend but Mr. JTA still insists on hanging around in dreary old Connecticut.
JTA, I need to let you in on something. Once you move your residence out of Connecticut you have to officially denounce your affinity to the Yankees Organization. As a prerequisite to becoming even a part time resident of one of the "Northern" New England states you must profess your allegiance to the beloved and FIRST PLACE Boston Red Sox. The only team worthy of any allegiance.

I'm just sayin'.

Ahhh ... my family roots go bsck to The Bronx ... so, no deal. Yes, CT is sold ... we just need to jump through a few more hoops!

JTA, Then you leave us no choice. Us Northerner's will forever refer to you as a breezer. Don't blame me I don't make the rules. Ha ha ha See you soon?

I'm out of action for a couple of weeks.

 Regarding boat gas...
I spoke to Roger today and found out he buys his gas from Dennis Burke which is the same distributor used by Melvin Village Marina according to Chuck. Both said it was rated 89 octane and both said it is delivered in smaller trucks.
  Roger showed me the card from Dennis Burke which is out of the market terminal area in Chelsea, MA.

Same distributor but is it the same gas that Melvin Village sells? By that I mean is it ValveTek fuel? If it is he should have the signs that Melvin and others have advertising it is indeed ValveTeck. Still not convinced he is selling quality product.

Alan,
2 things
1. Maybe I'm crazy but if Melvin and Pier 19 buy the same gas from the same guy wouldn't you think they'd send one truck from Chelsea to fill both tanks? Just a thought I could be wrong.

2. When I filled my Whaler at Pier 19 today I noticed that they featured the same Gas Treatment for sale that all the Marinas sell with ethanol.

The same distributor of a product such as fuel can and does carry several different grades/quality product. Melvin Village Marina does not recommend treating their fuel with the new stabil treatment as it is ValvTek fuel which is already treated. If Roger was selling this type of fuel it would be advertised as ValveTek fuel which is the prefered fuel for boats. The jury is still out for me.

Just got off the phone with Dennis K Burke in Chelsea and they said that both Melvin Village and Pier 19 is getting ValvTek. At this point I guess I can buy my gas from both and not worry about it.

I buy my gas at Pier 19. With the valvetek already in the gas, do we still need to put in additive. Thanks.

Good news about pier 19 and valvetek. Thanks for finding that out.

Phil ... add a shot of Bud Lite. It'll make all the difference.

JTA,

That's pretty funny, but seriously about the additive.

Read all about it, link below. Also I might add if any of you are friends with Roger at pier 19 he needs to advertise that his fuel is indeed valvtect. I know many who are still leary of the fuel he is selling since it appears most marina's that are selling it have many sign's up stating it is valvtect and he does not.

http://www.valvtect.com/products04.asp

A mechanic at Melvin V Marina told me that you can't overdose on additive. From what I gather, if you don't use your boat much and it sits around for a long time (a few weeks) between fill ups, it's probably a good idea to throw in a second dose. (Phil, I really was kidding ... who would waste some Bud Lite?).

Miller Lite works much better than Bud Light.

Alan I concur if I had Miller Lite I would rather dump it in the gas as an additive than drink it. ha ha ha. My Father-In-Law on the other hand... he'd kill me for wasting his beer of choice.

That's funny guys and thanks for the info. Now where's the sun.

Thanks Dave and Linda for helping us out!

JTA: Glad we were here to help.!

There will be a memorial gathering for Bob Probst on Saturday, August 1, at Canoe in Center Harbor, from 1:30 until 3:30, but lunch will be buffet so you don't have to be there at a set time. Just let me know by July 22 if you plan to attend. You can call at 212-316-0205 or email me at mpatterson6@nyc.rr.com.

hey, the power is out! everyone have enough ice?

Tree was down on the wires on north side of island. Power was back by 7:30. Ice is now in my beverage.

Well folks sorry for the late notice but:

It's that time of year again!
THE 20th Annual COW ISLAND PADDLE BOAT RACES!
and Island Get Together.

Saturday August 8th 2009
4:00pm
65 Cow Island

BYO Beverage and Bring a snack to share.

Docking is limited so Boat Pool or paddle on over.

Whose house is 65 Cow???

I think it's Hazelnuts across from the Barber Pole.

Is there a senior division?

Only for you JTA

Yes Phil you are correct!!!!

FREE TO GOOD HOME: 6 CUBIT FOOT GE FRIG. WORKS GREAT. NEED TO GET RID OF within the next 2 or 3 days. otherwise it's gone. Call if interested 253-4219.

I would like to extend an invitation to all Cow Island Forum members to check out the Tuftonboro Forum (www.tuftonboroforum.org). This is a website, also known as the Tuftonboro Bulletin Board, which is dedicated to serving the entire Tuftonboro Community which certainly includes the Cow Islanders. There is a Help Wanted and a For Sale section, as well as a Community Calendar and Tuftonboro Photo Gallery. Naturally, there is a forum where anyone with an interest in Tuftonboro can express an opinion on town issues. In my view, everyone with an interest in Tuftonboro, whether a seasonal or year-round resident, deserves an opportunity to be heard on matters which affect our town. A link has been established on the Tuftonboro Forum to the Cow Island website. After all, we are all in this [town] together!

Dan B., Thanks for the info and link.

I went to the site and signed up but have been waiting to be confirmed still.

Thanks Dan... will do!

To djg:

I believe everyone from the Cow Island website who has responded has been identified and has been approved. If I missed you, I sincerely apologize. Contact me directly at danbarnardjr@roadrunner.com if you have questions.

Dan

Echo2182, I would love to hear from you directly at danbarnardjr@roadrunner.com. Thanks.

LOST DOG!!!!

Black beagle named Deisel - Lost on 8-15-09 If any one sees him please call 603-253-4007. We are at 109 Cow Island.

Sandra,

I am Deb from 119, hopefully you have found Deisel by now. My husband, Al is at camp as are our neighbors, I will tell them to keep an eye out for Deisel. If you need any help locating him in the interior of the island, drop over and let Al know. He and Riley(the black lab always on our bow) would be happy to go out looking for your pup.

All,

Need to set the date for the Cow Island 4 th Annual Cow Island Horseshoe
Tournament, details will follow later but will be the mostly the same as
the first three years. I'll always set the date for the Saturday
after Labor Day, which this year is September 12th. Plan on
arriving about noon and we'll kick the tournament off at 1PM.
Rain date will be the following Saturday, September 19th. Be thinking about your team.

IB

Will there be a senior division this year?

JTA,

Yes to the senior division. There is up to an 8 foot penalty for the senior division ( you have had all these years to proctice ). Senior division qualifications, must be older then me.

IB

All,

4th Annual Cow Island Horseshoe Tournament

Pass the word to your neighbors on the island!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trophys have been ordered! Winter Bragging Rights are
available. Choose your team mate as in past years. A
little practice and the past champs could be beat. My pits are
available for practice. Under sixteen years of age and an 8 foot advantage will be considered.

4th Annual Cow Island Horseshoe Tournament
Fee is $13.00 per team mate and yes a $3.00 discount for a 5
gallon bucket of sand. SAND IS NEEDED FOR THE PITS and GREATLY
APPRECIATED!
Saturday, September 12th, 1:00 PM start at 90 Cow Island (Orchard
Cove) Show up around noon, please
Rain date, Saturday, September 19th, 12 noon
Notify your neighbor, they may not visit this forum
Trophys for the winning team
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Burgers and hotdogs available
BYOB event
Bring your favorite dish also

Point System
Close = 1 point
Leaners = 2 points
Ringers = 3 points
Game = 21 points
Odd number of teams = playoff of 21 points, one team out
Hit my house = out of tournement
Break my window = asked to leave the island
Choose your team, notifying me (robertparmenter@comcast.net)will
set order of play
No dogs or young kids in the Pit Area.
I'm the boss, Robert's Rules.

IB (Island Bob) & IP(Island Penny)

ya right IB. " past champions can be beat "

Sounds like a great time IB. Thanks for your hospitality.

Once again we will not make your tournament. We have Red Sox/Rays tickets for that Sunday. Thanks for the invite.

 Deisel was spotted on Monday afternoon, but we could not find him. We are getting really worried about him. If anyone spots him please call 253-4007. His name and phone number is on his collar. Thanks for any help anyone can give us in locating our dog.

Sandra,My husband, Al and our dog went looking yesterday. He said they will go out again some time tomorrow. Our dog might be interesting enough for Deisel to come closer. I hope so anyway.

Are Little Bearers eligible for horseshoe tourney?

8/19/9

Chillin & Grillin,

Little Bearers, why not.

IB

Deisel was found this morning, He was tired and hungry but other than that he is okay.
Thanks to all who kept an eye for him. Thank you Al for going out to look for him. His family is very happy he is back.

I am so happy that Deisel is home. I will relay that to Al and Riley, if you haven't seen them already this morning. Don't you wonder what is in a dog's mind to do that?

Maybe Deisel was looking for some summertime love.

Can anyone recommend a good shop for picture reframing? It's around 2x3. Thanks. And glad Deisel is home after what may have been some interesting adventures!