Merry Christmas everyone!

Skip · 12-19-2008, 02:07 PM

Wow, guess I'll start the Holiday thread....

First & foremost a hearty Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to our intrepid Webmaster Don, and the wonderful family he has that shares so much of him for the enjoyment & pleasure of the rest of us.

Don, you really are a special man, a person that has touched the lives, in such a positive way, of countless folks that frequent this website. The only downside? That there are so many greatful folks out here that have never had the opportunity, unlike myself, to shake your hand and simply say thanks.

God bless you Don & your beautiful family!

And for the rest of you internet scoundrels?

Be safe, enjoy and accept my blessings all. It is easy to spend so much (too much) time here given the fantastic company that I am able to keep!

Enjoy,

Skip

parrothead · 12-19-2008, 02:54 PM

Skip, Thanks for starting this thread. Happy Holidays everyone. Hope your Holidays are wonderful!!!!

jetskier · 12-19-2008, 06:44 PM

Happy holidays to all

phoenix · 12-19-2008, 07:32 PM

same to everyone. Will be flying in Christmas eve for 8 days in Mass. sounds like there will be a lot of snow on the ground

Mee-n-Mac · 12-19-2008, 07:55 PM

Silver Duck · 12-19-2008, 08:55 PM

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Boating Season to all!

Silver Duck

Hermit Cover · 12-19-2008, 09:22 PM

To all.... those of us at the "Lake"....those close....and far....have a Joyous and Safe Holiday Season.

riverat · 12-19-2008, 10:42 PM

SteveA · 12-20-2008, 08:13 AM

Enjoy ! This Fella has way too much time on his hands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MswlY...eature=related

Stay warm and safe

And take the time to Laugh

gtxrider · 12-20-2008, 09:11 AM

Here's hoping a you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

fatlazyless · 12-20-2008, 09:43 AM

It's great to live in New Hampshire in the winter.....and....let it snow....let it snow....let it snow....and a great big Merry Christmas to everybody!

Just Sold · 12-20-2008, 10:16 AM

Wishing Everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Misty Blue · 12-21-2008, 02:30 PM

Merry Christmas Lakers!

We are all truly blessed to share our beautiful Lake where we are smiled upon by the Great Spirit. With that thought in mind, I will not try my usual Christmas song or poem. What I would like to do is to share some moments of loving and caring that I have noticed during this Christmas season. Please add to the list.

The Salvation Army has "make a wish trees" set up in public places. People can take a star from the tree (they are marked with a childs and age) and purchase a present which is to donated to the SA for distribution. Some JA broke into the SA and stole many of the presents.

This crime was mentioned on a local radio station the next morning and they started getting phone calls and e-mails (unsolicited) donating money for the SAs fund. In the four hour show they received over $5,000 in donations! All from regular people. Moms, Dads, office workers, even truckers who were just going up I-95. About half way through the program former Governor Benson walked into the studio and asked for a pen. He cut the SA a check for ten grand and left.

Are there any other stories out there that will lift our spirits?

God bless us all and the troops.

Misty Blue

jeffk · 12-21-2008, 04:16 PM

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

This crime was mentioned on a local radio station the next morning and they started getting phone calls and e-mails (unsolicited) donating money for the SAs fund. In the four hour show they received over $5,000 in donations! All from regular people. Moms, Dads, office workers, even truckers who were just going up I-95. About half way through the program former Governor Benson walked into the studio and asked for a pen. He cut the SA a check for ten grand and left.

This is great Misty Blue. I love these stories about how some people are just so uncaring and cruel and the rest of us rise up and say "We won't let this wrongdoing stand." There are a lot of "good guys" out there, you just don't hear about them as much as the bad guys.

Waterbaby · 12-21-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Merry Christmas Lakers!

We are all truly blessed to share our beautiful Lake where we are smiled upon by the Great Spirit. With that thought in mind, I will not try my usual Christmas song or poem. What I would like to do is to share some moments of loving and caring that I have noticed during this Christmas season. Please add to the list.

The Salvation Army has "make a wish trees" set up in public places. People can take a star from the tree (they are marked with a childs and age) and purchase a present which is to donated to the SA for distribution. Some JA broke into the SA and stole many of the presents.

This crime was mentioned on a local radio station the next morning and they started getting phone calls and e-mails (unsolicited) donating money for the SAs fund. In the four hour show they received over $5,000 in donations! All from regular people. Moms, Dads, office workers, even truckers who were just going up I-95. About half way through the program former Governor Benson walked into the studio and asked for a pen. He cut the SA a check for ten grand and left.

Are there any other stories out there that will lift our spirits?

God bless us all and the troops.

Misty Blue

To add to the story.............. There was someone from Pennsylvania who was listening to that radio station on their live stream and called and donated either $200 or $300, I can't remember which. When Gov. Benson came in and Mark and Danielle were speaking with him, he said the person who did that will have to look themself in the mirror every day and remember that s/he stole from children, and Danielle added "not just children, but children already in need".......

kaj · 12-22-2008, 10:33 AM

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

NHKathy · 12-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Merry Christmas to all Forum Members!

Skipper of the Sea Que · 12-23-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

First & foremost a hearty Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to our intrepid Webmaster Don, and the wonderful family he has that shares so much of him for the enjoyment & pleasure of the rest of us.

Don, you really are a special man, a person that has touched the lives, in such a positive way, of countless folks that frequent this website. The only downside? That there are so many greatful folks out here that have never had the opportunity, unlike myself, to shake your hand and simply say thanks.

God bless you Don & your beautiful family!

And for the rest of you internet scoundrels?

Be safe, enjoy and accept my blessings all. It is easy to spend so much (too much) time here given the fantastic company that I am able to keep!
Enjoy,
Skip

I feel the same way and echo everything that Skip said. Thank you Skip, for this and all that you bring to the forum. So many changes to this site over the last 13 years and it just keeps getting better. Don, you are amazing.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. Be safe, stay (or get) healthy and be happy. Live Long and Prosper (no apologies to Mr Spock - Vulcans didn't originate that phrase.

ITD · 12-23-2008, 11:02 AM

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

SIKSUKR · 12-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Thank you Sir Skip!You speak for myself also.Everyone be safe and enjoy Christmas and forget about all the Bozos out there running you down to get where they need to go before you cuz it's all about them.OK now,I'll take a big deep breath of air and relaaaaxxx on the 25th.

sa meredith · 12-23-2008, 12:32 PM

...and here's to hoping we can all find inner peace during what is sure to be a challenging (for lack of a better word) New Year. Onward and upward....

chipj29 · 12-23-2008, 02:17 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
We are closed at work until Jan 5. No work for almost 2 weeks!

mcdude · 12-23-2008, 06:46 PM

Merry Christmas and a Holly, Jolly Ho Ho Ho!

Pineedles · 12-23-2008, 09:48 PM

Merry Christmas to all of the families of the Lakes region, with the hope that you all get what you want for Christmas.

Tired of Waiting · 12-24-2008, 07:57 AM

From the house of ToW,

You are all in the same state of ToW as we.

But Christmas morn is soon to be here and you will all finally see what Santa has brought for you.

Keep safe and healthy.

The ToW's

gtxrider · 12-24-2008, 11:58 AM

Hope you have a White Christmas ours looks Wet!

rrr · 12-24-2008, 02:50 PM

I have to agree with Al - Skip's sentiments are right on target!

A very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year to all.

Thank you Don for giving us this wonderful playground! And thank you Skip for expressing so eloquently what many of us are feeling.

trfour · 12-24-2008, 04:18 PM

I am extremely thankful to all of the great folk's out here....

Winnipesaukee.com has always been Top Shelf in my book!

Have a safe and prosperous New Year!
T.

Airwaves · 12-24-2008, 09:00 PM

I just want to wish everyone a Happy Kwanzaa!

Merrymeeting · 12-25-2008, 08:33 AM

A somewhat belated, but Merry Festivus to all!

(and Merry Christmas too!

)

ApS · 12-25-2008, 05:58 PM

Merry Christmas, and a Happy Hanukkah!

12-19-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Merry Christmas everyone! Wow, guess I'll start the Holiday thread.... First & foremost a hearty Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to our intrepid Webmaster Don, and the wonderful family he has that shares so much of him for the enjoyment & pleasure of the rest of us. Don, you really are a special man, a person that has touched the lives, in such a positive way, of countless folks that frequent this website. The only downside? That there are so many greatful folks out here that have never had the opportunity, unlike myself, to shake your hand and simply say thanks. God bless you Don & your beautiful family! And for the rest of you internet scoundrels? Be safe, enjoy and accept my blessings all. It is easy to spend so much (too much) time here given the fantastic company that I am able to keep! Enjoy, Skip

12-19-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
parrothead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Merry Christmas Skip, Thanks for starting this thread. Happy Holidays everyone. Hope your Holidays are wonderful!!!! __________________ If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane

12-19-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 858 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Happy Holidays Happy holidays to all Attached Images

12-19-2008, 07:32 PM	#4
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 65 Thanked 288 Times in 204 Posts	same to everyone. Will be flying in Christmas eve for 8 days in Mass. sounds like there will be a lot of snow on the ground __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

12-19-2008, 07:55 PM	#5
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Merry Christmas to all __________________ 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

12-19-2008, 08:55 PM	#6
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'm in! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Boating Season to all! Silver Duck

12-19-2008, 09:22 PM	#7
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Happy Holidays To all.... those of us at the "Lake"....those close....and far....have a Joyous and Safe Holiday Season.

12-19-2008, 10:42 PM	#8
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	__________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

12-20-2008, 08:13 AM	#9
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Merry Christmas to all ! Enjoy ! This Fella has way too much time on his hands. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MswlY...eature=related Stay warm and safe And take the time to Laugh __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

12-20-2008, 09:11 AM	#10
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Merry Christmas! Here's hoping a you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Attached Images

12-20-2008, 09:43 AM	#11
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,169 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	It's great to live in New Hampshire in the winter.....and....let it snow....let it snow....let it snow....and a great big Merry Christmas to everybody! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

12-20-2008, 10:16 AM	#12
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Tis the Season! Wishing Everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

12-21-2008, 02:30 PM	#13
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	New Christmas theme Merry Christmas Lakers! We are all truly blessed to share our beautiful Lake where we are smiled upon by the Great Spirit. With that thought in mind, I will not try my usual Christmas song or poem. What I would like to do is to share some moments of loving and caring that I have noticed during this Christmas season. Please add to the list. The Salvation Army has "make a wish trees" set up in public places. People can take a star from the tree (they are marked with a childs and age) and purchase a present which is to donated to the SA for distribution. Some JA broke into the SA and stole many of the presents. This crime was mentioned on a local radio station the next morning and they started getting phone calls and e-mails (unsolicited) donating money for the SAs fund. In the four hour show they received over $5,000 in donations! All from regular people. Moms, Dads, office workers, even truckers who were just going up I-95. About half way through the program former Governor Benson walked into the studio and asked for a pen. He cut the SA a check for ten grand and left. Are there any other stories out there that will lift our spirits? God bless us all and the troops. Misty Blue

12-22-2008, 10:33 AM	#16
kaj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weirs Posts: 56 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Attached Images __________________ Absolutely the best place in the world to live or play

12-22-2008, 07:52 PM	#17
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	Merry Christmas to all Forum Members! Attached Images

12-23-2008, 11:02 AM	#19
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 484 Thanked 703 Times in 393 Posts	Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-23-2008, 12:29 PM	#20
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Thank you Sir Skip!You speak for myself also.Everyone be safe and enjoy Christmas and forget about all the Bozos out there running you down to get where they need to go before you cuz it's all about them.OK now,I'll take a big deep breath of air and relaaaaxxx on the 25th. __________________ SIKSUKR Last edited by SIKSUKR; 12-29-2008 at 10:16 AM.

12-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#21
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	Merry christmas..... ...and here's to hoping we can all find inner peace during what is sure to be a challenging (for lack of a better word) New Year. Onward and upward....

12-23-2008, 02:17 PM	#22
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! We are closed at work until Jan 5. No work for almost 2 weeks! __________________ Getting ready for winter!

12-23-2008, 06:46 PM	#23
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	Merry Christmas and a Holly, Jolly Ho Ho Ho! __________________

12-23-2008, 09:48 PM	#24
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,550 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	A Merry 60s Christmas Merry Christmas to all of the families of the Lakes region, with the hope that you all get what you want for Christmas. Attached Images

12-24-2008, 07:57 AM	#25
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	Happy Holidays From the house of ToW, You are all in the same state of ToW as we. But Christmas morn is soon to be here and you will all finally see what Santa has brought for you. Keep safe and healthy. The ToW's

12-24-2008, 11:58 AM	#26
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Merry Christmas Hope you have a White Christmas ours looks Wet! Attached Images

12-24-2008, 02:50 PM	#27
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	I have to agree with Al - Skip's sentiments are right on target! A very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year to all. Thank you Don for giving us this wonderful playground! And thank you Skip for expressing so eloquently what many of us are feeling.

12-24-2008, 04:18 PM	#28
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,067 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Merry Christmas Everyone! I am extremely thankful to all of the great folk's out here.... Winnipesaukee.com has always been Top Shelf in my book! Have a safe and prosperous New Year! T. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

12-24-2008, 09:00 PM	#29
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	In the spirit of the holiday I just want to wish everyone a Happy Kwanzaa!

12-25-2008, 08:33 AM	#30
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	A somewhat belated, but Merry Festivus to all! (and Merry Christmas too! )

12-25-2008, 05:58 PM	#31
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