Plum Island

Sue Doe-Nym · 11-07-2020, 08:12 PM

Some years ago, I read Nelson DeMille’s book, Plum Island, and I always wondered what it was like there, imagining quaint, picturesque cottages with picket fences, etc. We decided today that we had to get out of here or go nuts, so off we went to Plum Island. It was not at all what we expected...and we were disappointed....but it was only 2 hours and 6 tolls away....and it made us appreciate the lakes region even more than before. There’s no comparison.

thinkxingu · 11-07-2020, 08:36 PM

A lot has changed there—just as everywhere—since you read that book. Among the things that haven't changed, however, are the horseflies. They'll still carry away small dogs and children.

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8gv · 11-07-2020, 11:53 PM

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A lot has changed there—just as everywhere—since you read that book. Among the things that haven't changed, however, are the horseflies. They'll still carry away small dogs and children.

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My wife has dark curly hair and horseflies attack her without mercy.

They are some busy harassing her that they have zero interest in me.

I tell her she is my bug repellant.

"Bob Lobster" is a seafood shack on the road out to Plum Island.

I highly recommend it!

webmaster · 11-08-2020, 06:39 AM

Where on the lake is Plum Island located?

joey2665 · 11-08-2020, 08:07 AM

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Where on the lake is Plum Island located?

In Massachusetts near Newbury east of Haverhill. Not to be confused with the one one the Long Island Sound were the government had a testing facility

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Biggd · 11-08-2020, 08:58 AM

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In Massachusetts near Newbury east of Haverhill. Not to be confused with the one one the Long Island Sound were the government had a testing facility

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I think the webmaster was being sarcastic.

joey2665 · 11-08-2020, 09:15 AM

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I think the webmaster was being sarcastic.

Maybe, maybe not

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JEEPONLY · 11-08-2020, 10:53 AM

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I think the webmaster was being sarcastic.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue Doe-Nym · 11-08-2020, 12:37 PM

Our daughter just informed me that DeMille’s Plum Island is located somewhere off Long Island, NY, not MA. Ah well....it was still disappointing.

joey2665 · 11-08-2020, 12:45 PM

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Our daughter just informed me that DeMille’s Plum Island is located somewhere off Long Island, NY, not MA. Ah well....it was still disappointing.

It’s located on the Long Island Sound between Long Island and Connecticut near Southold NY in eastern Long Island. A lot of history and a scientific government facility where many genetic experiments where performed.

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camp guy · 11-07-2020, 08:39 PM

For those people who have "long roots in Plum Island", it is a "state of mind", rather than a physical location.

Hillcountry · 11-08-2020, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

Some years ago, I read Nelson DeMille’s book, Plum Island, and I always wondered what it was like there, imagining quaint, picturesque cottages with picket fences, etc. We decided today that we had to get out of here or go nuts, so off we went to Plum Island. It was not at all what we expected...and we were disappointed....but it was only 2 hours and 6 tolls away....and it made us appreciate the lakes region even more than before. There’s no comparison.

You have to go to Nantucket for that kind of picturesque...

gillygirl · 11-08-2020, 11:42 PM

I think Don’s point is how is Plum Island lake related. There have been many non-lake related posts recently. Maybe he pulled the trigger in a passive way to remind people this is a Lakes Region forum. Or should I start posting my central Florida mini-golf experiences?

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upthesaukee · 11-08-2020, 11:44 PM

Hmmm, I was surprised why the OP would drive 2 hrs and pay tolls to get to Plum Island. Just take rte 28 between Alton and Wolfeboro to Robert's Cove Rd, down to the marina. Plum Island is right out in the Cove. Nice little island, home to a floating loon nest that plays host to a nesting pair every year.

Ok, there's the lake connection.

Dave

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Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 759 Thanked 796 Times in 419 Posts	Plum Island Some years ago, I read Nelson DeMille’s book, Plum Island, and I always wondered what it was like there, imagining quaint, picturesque cottages with picket fences, etc. We decided today that we had to get out of here or go nuts, so off we went to Plum Island. It was not at all what we expected...and we were disappointed....but it was only 2 hours and 6 tolls away....and it made us appreciate the lakes region even more than before. There’s no comparison.

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Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 759 Thanked 796 Times in 419 Posts	I think I goofed! Our daughter just informed me that DeMille’s Plum Island is located somewhere off Long Island, NY, not MA. Ah well....it was still disappointing.

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camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 560 Times in 310 Posts	Plum Island For those people who have "long roots in Plum Island", it is a "state of mind", rather than a physical location.

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gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 764 Thanks: 771 Thanked 306 Times in 203 Posts	Plum Island I think Don’s point is how is Plum Island lake related. There have been many non-lake related posts recently. Maybe he pulled the trigger in a passive way to remind people this is a Lakes Region forum. Or should I start posting my central Florida mini-golf experiences? Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ GG

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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Hmmm Hmmm, I was surprised why the OP would drive 2 hrs and pay tolls to get to Plum Island. Just take rte 28 between Alton and Wolfeboro to Robert's Cove Rd, down to the marina. Plum Island is right out in the Cove. Nice little island, home to a floating loon nest that plays host to a nesting pair every year. Ok, there's the lake connection. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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