Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Free Response Poll: Why are people in such a rush?

Bear Islander · 01-31-2005, 02:07 PM

I will agree that there are to many people rushing to nowhere on the lake. I think it's part of out culture. Slowing down a little is a great idea.

But there are more reasons to be in a rush on the lake than getting to work. When you live on an island your boat becomes your only means of transportation. There are many times that the term "pleasure boating" just does not apply.

Here are a few of the things I have done.

Rushing to get to the island before the ice cream and other frozen groceries melt.

Going full speed to the drug store in Center Harbor to get Benadril before they close.

Rushing to get some elderly people in the boat under cover before the thunder storm.

Having to get some 5 year olds to the island before the Mail Boat leaves with all the ice cream.

Rushing to get your child to the ER.

Trying to get new beds and mattresses across during a lull in the rain.

Looking for a small boat full of teenagers in the minutes before full dark.

Bringing a repair man that is on the clock to and from the island.

01-31-2005, 02:07 PM	#5
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,766 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	I will agree that there are to many people rushing to nowhere on the lake. I think it's part of out culture. Slowing down a little is a great idea. But there are more reasons to be in a rush on the lake than getting to work. When you live on an island your boat becomes your only means of transportation. There are many times that the term "pleasure boating" just does not apply. Here are a few of the things I have done. Rushing to get to the island before the ice cream and other frozen groceries melt. Going full speed to the drug store in Center Harbor to get Benadril before they close. Rushing to get some elderly people in the boat under cover before the thunder storm. Having to get some 5 year olds to the island before the Mail Boat leaves with all the ice cream. Rushing to get your child to the ER. Trying to get new beds and mattresses across during a lull in the rain. Looking for a small boat full of teenagers in the minutes before full dark. Bringing a repair man that is on the clock to and from the island.