kayaking question

jrc · 08-30-2005, 03:57 PM

Where or what are the Dollies?

fatlazyless · 08-30-2005, 06:34 PM

Across the Bear Isl channel from the Cattle Landing town dock, on the south end of Bear. A very picturesque cottage and one-boat boat house that looks like a one car garage has a Dolly Island sign. Rumored this cottage and boathouse was buit in the 1930's by a NH State Prison work detail. Anyone know of any similar details for hire for about $0.23/hour?

jrc · 08-30-2005, 10:21 PM

I found Dolly Island on my map, but I thought randa was refering to a group of islands that I never heard of.

randa steblez · 08-31-2005, 07:17 PM

I picked up on "rumor that a cottage may have been built in the 1930's
by a prison work detail" I am very interested in any historical tidbits
or more about the Dolly Islands (the Dollies). The names of the smaller
islands are vague; one map depicts one of the smallest as "Piano Island"
I wonder about the origin. legends and facts etc. I would appreciate any
enlightenment as I am writing a book about these islands. The book is
actually from a naturalist's perspective, but some historic info would be
very helpful. "Aunt" Dolly of course has been well researched and I have
explored her shoreline livestock pen many times. Thanks.

mcdude · 08-31-2005, 09:05 PM

randa steblez · 09-01-2005, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the "lift". I'm in the middle of Washington,D.C. right now, toiling
away, but I know that spot from where the shot was taken as well as I
know my own back yard. A beautifully sheltered place from wind, waves,
wake and the roaring collosus of weekend traffic. I'd love to see more
picts, ground level and aerial of these islands ,as well as collecting any
anecdotes or historical info on them. Thanks again!

08-31-2005, 07:17 PM	#4
randa steblez Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dolly Island history? I picked up on "rumor that a cottage may have been built in the 1930's by a prison work detail" I am very interested in any historical tidbits or more about the Dolly Islands (the Dollies). The names of the smaller islands are vague; one map depicts one of the smallest as "Piano Island" I wonder about the origin. legends and facts etc. I would appreciate any enlightenment as I am writing a book about these islands. The book is actually from a naturalist's perspective, but some historic info would be very helpful. "Aunt" Dolly of course has been well researched and I have explored her shoreline livestock pen many times. Thanks.

08-31-2005, 09:05 PM	#5
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,343 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,033 Times in 480 Posts	...just adding a visual to the thread.....

09-01-2005, 07:17 PM	#6
randa steblez Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	View from the Dolly Islands Thanks for the "lift". I'm in the middle of Washington,D.C. right now, toiling away, but I know that spot from where the shot was taken as well as I know my own back yard. A beautifully sheltered place from wind, waves, wake and the roaring collosus of weekend traffic. I'd love to see more picts, ground level and aerial of these islands ,as well as collecting any anecdotes or historical info on them. Thanks again!

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08-30-2005, 03:57 PM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Where or what are the Dollies?

08-30-2005, 06:34 PM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,174 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Across the Bear Isl channel from the Cattle Landing town dock, on the south end of Bear. A very picturesque cottage and one-boat boat house that looks like a one car garage has a Dolly Island sign. Rumored this cottage and boathouse was buit in the 1930's by a NH State Prison work detail. Anyone know of any similar details for hire for about $0.23/hour?

08-30-2005, 10:21 PM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I found Dolly Island on my map, but I thought randa was refering to a group of islands that I never heard of.