November 12, 2009
We are going to move forward. In fact that was the seminal moment of the 2 hour meeting. Lionel said that he did not want to keep the public waiting any longer. He also added as he wont to do, that if asked to vote today he could not make a decision. So, now the divining begins. Measurements, calculations, gnashing of teeth , fond farewells. This will consume another year. Ted Diers of DES was in attendance. While not identifying the funding source, in vague terms said he can spring for 60% of the study. There is a laundry list of items to be completed. Core samples, scour analysis all sorts of fun stuff. Then we will take the dam down. It will cost about 99K to complete the study. So the Budget Committee and the Selectmen have to authorize a fund of about 40K for this contingency. Matt Quandt is on the case.
I asked why the drawdown is going to last 3 more weeks. I do not believe the drawdown will have any effect on the water table. That part of the equation I find specious. It just does not seem a reasonable supposition.
I heard that 11 water is planning a deck. Nice.
Mike
“Why a four-year-old child could understand this report. Run out and find me a four-year-old child. I can’t make head nor tail out of it. “
Groucho Marx
November 10, 2009
I guess it was exciting, I took pictures. Looking back I think we were lucky there was not some significant damage. The dam must have been the cause of the torrent not the rain. I think the DPW had and has no expertise in regulating dam flows. The dam should be removed.
Mike
This Thursday morning at 9am there is a River meeting at Town Office. November 12
November 9, 2009
The call has gone out for more pictures of the drawdown, so I went out for few snaps this am. I was on a spit of land with the Exeter River on one side and a draining swale on the other. The River side muddy bank was loaded with animal tracks. Raccoons seem to be enjoying the clams/mussels. I happened upon a slide to the water, and I figured a muskrat , a big one. The slide is to the left of the stump.
This next one is the entrance to the lodge
This the top of the lodge below.
The slide or haul out went to the top of the lodge, yes, I figured it out. I just had never seen a riverbank lodge. I am used to the lodge in a pond. I guess prior to the drawdown it was a pond. So as I was looking around I hear a great slithery kerplunk at the bank, but see nothing but a swirl. Then a great splash, really loud. Frankly I thought someone was messing with me and had tossed a huge boulder in the River. Then I spotted this guy, and saw him hit the water with his tail about 30 yards away. Making every effort to draw me away from his lodge, now exposed. I didn’t move, so now he comes back.
This next picture is basically his “charge” He was really pushing some water my way.
Then a quick turn,
Up came his paddle of a tail.
Wham , water everywhere and he was gone, and so was I .
http://www.nhptv.org/Natureworks/beaver.htm
Check out the beavers eyes at about 1:55 in the video below. ( all they found was Lambert’s camera!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF1-DLAzwLM&NR=1
Pretty cool, just a moment really from Downtown.
Mike
November 9, 2009
I was speaking with Wayne Patten at the auto parts store Saturday. He asked me if I would throw in with him to alter our budget process. I have told you all before I really don’t pay that much attention to that stuff. I did hear Bill Campbell throw the “blame”back on the citizens recently during a testy exchange. So, I agree with Wayne at this point that something needs to be done. I think Wayne basically wants to make it a citizen function and cut out the Selectmen. The Board seems unwilling to make the tough calls.
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091109-OPINION-911090310
Mike
November 7, 2009
I dug this bulky old monitor out of the barn attic. Bulky , funny, so negative. “Ok I’ll help you move, wait, you don’t have anything bulky do you ? Cause I hate that. No armoire’s right?
I prefer reading on the boat. Plus it looks stupid.
So for 15 bucks today downtown I can get rid of it. 10 dollars goes to Project Prom. So get rid of all that stuff you are just moving from one spot to another. Project prom is a winner. Bring cash!
Mike
Hello all,
This Saturday 11/7 from 9:00-2:00 there will be an electronic recycling
fundraiser at the bandstand in downtown Exeter.
Here's the best part...*All* of the proceeds except $5.00 per monitor will
go towards Project Prom/Graduation for the 2010 class of EHS!
The weather is supposed to be great, clean out your attics and basements.
Little River looking to footbridge
That fellow on the opposite shore was collecting artifacts.
November 10, 2009
Peony farm
Just read in the Newsletter about some fellow starting a peony farm on Brentwood Rd. I put some peonies in last year and they bloomed beautifully this Spring.
Then that rain came and that was it. The head simply gets too waterlogged and over they go. A blow dryer is of no use, believe me. So, I suggest the farmer also carry this item. Its not paper, its nylon. A fun Christmas present for your garden.
http://www.treepeony.com/Books-Supplies/Garden-Umbrella.html
Mike
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