2010 Alton Winter Carnival

DRH · 01-15-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

DRH:
I guess no one wants that dang crib. I say lets push it down to the edge of the lake some night and we'll have a bonfire! I'll bring the brandy!

Yeah, guess you're right McD. No one has contacted me about taking the crib and entering this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race. It seems creating the "Winnipesaukee Forum Flyer" was a plan that looked good on paper, but ....

mcdude · 01-22-2010, 07:32 PM

Decorate your icehouse and put on that crazy hat

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ALTON

— As part of the Alton Bay Winter Carnival, there will be a contest for the best decorated icehouse, as well as a “craziest hat contest.” Those are only two of the many events that will be going on, on Sunday, Feb. 14. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a silent auction raffle. There will be games for adults and children, plenty of food and beverages, sleigh rides and helicopter rides. Airplanes will be arriving and departing from the Alton Bay Airport, which alone is worth coming to see. The event will start off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Fun and games will follow at 10 a.m., and will continue until 4 p.m. The Alton Business Association is looking for sponsorships as well as donations of items, certificates, services, etc. If you would like a banner advertising your business, please contact Marci DeMelis of Laserserv Imaging at 941-0931, or Jim Lund of JNL Excavation at 875-8628. The Alton Business Association and the Alton Parks and Recreation Department are looking to making this Winter Carnival the biggest and best ever

Jonas Pilot · 01-22-2010, 07:50 PM

Anybody know what time they will be judging the decorated "Bob Houses"? I can't wait to see what people come up with. What a great idea!

riverat · 01-22-2010, 08:58 PM

I won 2nd place last year! I think it was around 3pm

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-26-2010, 06:10 PM

Will be held on Valentines Day.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Come join in the fun at the Alton Bay Winter Festival!

The Alton Business Association is sponsoring a fun filled day of activities from 10:00am - 4:00 pm.

The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the following free events for all ages:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - DJ Music at the Bandstand
1:30 pm - Family Scavenger Hunt - Prizes awarded
3:00 pm - Parade of Beds - Followed by the Great Alton Bay Bed Race! Prizes awarded

Co-Sponosred by Meredith Village Savings Bank
All pre-registered teams receive a prize.

Events include: Family Games; Ice Princess and Penguin; Food tent; Bob House Decorating Contest; Crazy Hat Contest; Sleigh Rides, Helicopter Rides, Pancake Breakfast and much more.

The Alton Bay ice airport will be open - please stay off the active runway and use caution on the ice - it is slippery!

Ice walkers and dressing in warm layers is recommended.

mcdude · 01-28-2010, 03:17 PM

Children's Fishing Derby Too!! (Baysider)

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Rotary Club plans fishing
derby for kids Feb. 14

ALTON

— The Alton Centennial Rotary Club invites kids up to age 15 from throughout New Hampshire and neighboring New England states to Alton Bay for the third annual free kids’ fishing derby on Sunday,Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration takes place in Alton Bay at the parking lot bandstand. Participants need adult supervision and may be assisted by anyone with a fishing license. Fishing derby bibs will be given to the first 50 participants; trophies will be awarded for the longest fish.This event is one of many family-oriented events offered during the Alton Winter Carnival, which is organized by the Alton Business Association and Alton Parks and Recreation. Forty children registered last year and seven trophies were awarded. Landon Hallberg from Alton, age one and a half, caught the biggest fish, a 20-inch pickeral. Other species caught included rainbow trout, yellow perch and cusk. Participants must cut their line and release any black bass or salmon. Ice safety is encouraged throughout this event. Keep away from any open water around docks with bubblers and old ice fishing holes that may still be unfrozen.The ice fishing area is limited to the area from Sandy Point south to the town beach. Any plowed areas are set aside for aircraft or for the snow machine radar-run. Volunteers with ice augers are needed to assist the kids with drilling ice holes. A limited amount of tip ups and shiners for bait will be available at the registration table. Please call David Countway at 875-3128 if you would like to assist the Alton Rotary Club with this fun event.

Mee-n-Mac · 02-12-2010, 09:02 PM

Anyone entering the bowling tourney this year ?

Slickcraft · 02-14-2010, 05:15 PM

Some photos.

Final heat of the great Alton Bay bed race, the Olympic theme edged out the valentines day theme. The Mardi Gras theme group won best decorated and it appeared was having a great time while the wine held out.

There was a long line for the sleigh rides. Big crowd today, perfect conditions.

DRH · 02-14-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Final heat of the great Alton Bay bed race, the Olympic theme edged out the valentines day theme. The Mardi Gras theme group won best decorated and it appeared was having a great time while the wine held out.

It was a new Forum member, "Rain Man", and his family who won first place in this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race. Their entry was the former Winnipesaukee.com "Forum Flyer", which was donated to Rain Man's family. They did a great job winning the bed race. Congratulations, Rain Man & Family!

Chubbs · 02-14-2010, 06:07 PM

Could'nt make it up this year so I hope there are a lot more pics coming our way. Thanks

mcdude · 02-14-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

It was a new Forum member, "Rain Man", and his family who won first place in this year's Alton Winter Carnival bed race.

Three Cheers for Rain Man and the Winni Forum Flyer!!

HIP HIP HOORAY!!

Did the Conference Center have an entry this year?

LakesRegionSpirit · 02-14-2010, 07:38 PM

Does anyone know?

Pineedles · 02-14-2010, 07:50 PM

Where was it photographed, and when?

AltnBay · 02-14-2010, 08:11 PM

Alton Winter Carnival, landing 12:00, today,02/14/10 left side halfway down.

AltnBay · 02-14-2010, 08:15 PM

Alton iceport B18 is sanctioned by the FAA so I'm assuming the insurance will be approved. Still not what you'ld want on such a nice day.

NoBozo · 02-14-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AltnBay

Alton iceport B18 is sanctioned by the FAA so I'm assuming the insurance will be approved. Still not what you'ld want on such a nice day.

The pilot made the decision to land. The Pilot always has the last word. The airport is not responsible....even if the airport had a truck sitting crosswise on the runway. The pilot made the decision to land.

NB

AltnBay · 02-14-2010, 09:46 PM

To NoBoZo, I reread my post #25 and your right. It sure looked like I was referring to runway insurance. I was trying to relay that his personnel insurance would probably be good seeing he landed on a registered iceway.

Island Girl · 02-14-2010, 10:35 PM

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01-22-2010, 07:50 PM	#3
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	What is the schedule? Anybody know what time they will be judging the decorated "Bob Houses"? I can't wait to see what people come up with. What a great idea!

01-22-2010, 08:58 PM	#4
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	I won 2nd place last year! I think it was around 3pm __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

01-26-2010, 06:10 PM	#5
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Alton Bay Winter Festival Will be held on Valentines Day. Sunday, February 14, 2010 Come join in the fun at the Alton Bay Winter Festival! The Alton Business Association is sponsoring a fun filled day of activities from 10:00am - 4:00 pm. The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the following free events for all ages: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - DJ Music at the Bandstand 1:30 pm - Family Scavenger Hunt - Prizes awarded 3:00 pm - Parade of Beds - Followed by the Great Alton Bay Bed Race! Prizes awarded Co-Sponosred by Meredith Village Savings Bank All pre-registered teams receive a prize. Events include: Family Games; Ice Princess and Penguin; Food tent; Bob House Decorating Contest; Crazy Hat Contest; Sleigh Rides, Helicopter Rides, Pancake Breakfast and much more. The Alton Bay ice airport will be open - please stay off the active runway and use caution on the ice - it is slippery! Ice walkers and dressing in warm layers is recommended.

02-12-2010, 09:02 PM	#7
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Scorpian Bowling ? Anyone entering the bowling tourney this year ? __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

02-14-2010, 05:15 PM	#8
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	bed rece photos Some photos. Final heat of the great Alton Bay bed race, the Olympic theme edged out the valentines day theme. The Mardi Gras theme group won best decorated and it appeared was having a great time while the wine held out. There was a long line for the sleigh rides. Big crowd today, perfect conditions. Attached Images

02-14-2010, 06:07 PM	#10
Chubbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Could'nt make it up this year so I hope there are a lot more pics coming our way. Thanks

02-14-2010, 07:38 PM	#12
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	What happened with this plane? Does anyone know? Attached Images __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

02-14-2010, 07:50 PM	#13
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,550 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Where was it photographed, and when?

02-14-2010, 08:11 PM	#14
AltnBay Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alton Bay East Side Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alton Winter Carnival, landing 12:00, today,02/14/10 left side halfway down.

02-14-2010, 08:15 PM	#15
AltnBay Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alton Bay East Side Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alton iceport B18 is sanctioned by the FAA so I'm assuming the insurance will be approved. Still not what you'ld want on such a nice day.

02-14-2010, 09:46 PM	#17
AltnBay Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alton Bay East Side Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To NoBoZo, I reread my post #25 and your right. It sure looked like I was referring to runway insurance. I was trying to relay that his personnel insurance would probably be good seeing he landed on a registered iceway.