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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Great pumpkin bisque at Blue Moon today. I got caught up a bit with Kathy Gallant. Possible Fall soup class/fun thing coming, keep an eye peeled.
Here are some snaps. The River continues to reveal itself during the drawdown.
This is the Route 111/Kingston Rd bridge below Pickpocket Dam. It would seem that the dam/no dam effect [...]
I read this draft this morning. I found a mistake. The Town reservoir does not empty into Wheelwright and then the Exeter River.It’s the Squamscott River. Small point you say? Please replay the tapes to me to prove the discussion has ever paid more than lip service to Great Bay.
A couple of bullets, mine.
The dam [...]
Just got back in Town.I have some Exeter River draw down pictures taken this morning that will be up tonight. About a foot drop so far at Gilman Park.
The party season is almost upon us and with it , “oops”. I figure you use Resolve Carpet Cleaner, I did. I was in Shaws with my Aunt and grabbed this product. It had the industrial look to it, 5.00 bucks, 30 years in business. It’s unbelievable.So if you sweat having parties or want to [...]
Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?
Groucho Marx
In this case, not your eyes.
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Mike
