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Sunday February 28, 2010
: 06:54 PM

Geez! You can't even sit next to the fire to warm up! You'd just be a puddle in the morning !

: Sunday February 28, 2010
: 04:30 PM

If you have been wondering why I haven't been around lately, well, you see, I decided the other night to be a little bold and walk where the ice was a little thin and I know I should've known better and all but being that I am a snowman I think that I can get away with more things. Like I tried tip toeing along thinking that the ice wouldn't remember that someone was walking on it and then I heard this loud cracking sound and down I went. Luckily, I pulled myself out, but I sure won't be doing that any time soon. I got soaking wet and my friend Mr Squirrel, well he was just too busy sitting on the bird feeder eating his corn to come to my aid, so he just let me sit there freezing cold while he rubbed it in that I should've known better. But, I decided to forgive him cause most of the time he does pull for me and in a snowman's world there is only room for love. Frosty

: Sunday February 28, 2010
: 04:27 PM

Where is Smokey when you need him ??

: Sunday February 28, 2010
: 04:26 PM

From the narrows camera it looks like these guys didn't heed the heads up?? Two 4 wheelers and a shack not more than 100 feet from a big gaping hole ?? Hello ????

: Sunday February 28, 2010
: 04:12 PM

Kittery, Maine Well, it seems that my mother's house got a loud bang the other, one which made it on the channel 6 news. My dad planted a blue spruce years ago when I was a little girl. It blew over the other night, laying itself across the right side of the house, knocking off the power box. As neighbors who do tree service came by to help, so didn't the news crew and got some footage. The house is white with black shutters and it just so happens that my mother and brother were sitting in the living room on that side of the house that evening. I am thankful as I think of the size of that tree that it did not make an inside visit and that no one was hurt. Janylee

: Sunday February 28, 2010
: 09:38 AM

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP. MY SON TOM AND SOME OF HIS MERCHANT MARINE SHIPMATES WERE COMING TO THE FAMILY CAMP AT STEADMAN'S LANDING FOR A FEW DAYS OF ICE FISHING WHILE THEY WERE OFF THE SHIP BUT HAVE DECIDED TO POSTPONE AND WAIT FOR EARLY SPRING BOAT FISHING. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND LOOK FOR THE SUN.

DICK HARVEY FARMINGTON, MAINE harvey302@msn.com

: Saturday February 27, 2010
: 05:38 PM

From The Narrow's. Most of the ice fishing shacks were taken off the lake today. It might be a good thing to get all others off Sunday? The temps are above frezing and it does not look good for fishing in the near future.The best place seems to be Muccis'. Be Careful as Bog brook is overflowing,Open water at the shore lines. A lot of slush everwhere. Steve

: Friday February 26, 2010
: 10:26 AM

From the Narrow's. Lot's of slush on the ice. The sleds and 4 weelers may get you stick. The water is rising and there is opened water in the Narrows. You can see it, if Mike puts it up on Borestone webcam today. They are not plowing the dirt camp roads as they are soft as the frost is coming out of the ground and do not want to stave them up . If you are going on the ice be careful along the shore lines as the water is on the rise. Steve

: Thursday February 25, 2010
: 06:55 PM

Oh and BOB, Mountains is having a sale on July Sweatshirts, raincoats and goulashes...and your bikini should be red. hee hee we love you KJ@187

: Thursday February 25, 2010
: 06:50 PM

Sorry BOB, we noticed when we were up there this past weekend, the ice in front of your camp was 6 feet thick so no ice out for you.... TC187

: Thursday February 25, 2010
: 06:22 PM

I expect Ice Out to be very early... 4/2 instead of 4/24 like last year.

Gonna be a wicked hot summer too... no more sweat shirts in July!!

Perfect sunny days.. gettin my bathing suit ready as we speak... yellow or red?

Bob

: Thursday February 25, 2010
: 05:15 PM

Ice not very thick only 16" perhaps an early ice out?

: Thursday February 25, 2010
: 10:05 AM

his tombstone will read: He died doing what he loved doing; going fast. that will be a real comfort to friends and family. smokey

: Wednesday February 24, 2010
: 09:29 PM

Snow sled marriage - see that? http://www.5lakeslodge.com/webcam.asp -MM

: Wednesday February 24, 2010
: 08:14 PM

Thanks Mike ! Up and running @ 8:11 PM

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 08:42 PM

O M G -- Not RSD -- Watch your back, Smokey will be calling ya!

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 08:04 PM

I'm the guy who rode the the sled in Tim's Cove at 100 M.P.H. on the Ice. I had no idea that this was going to be such a big hairy deal. I was mistaken, the sled was not a Polaris it was an Arctic cat 800cc "Snow Pro" F8. sorry, My error. I've yet to win the Darwin award, like "Sparky" I'll keep trying. I'm no sled expert, I should have the sled's Owner log on to describe this machine in more detail. Yes it was loud with the H.P. pipe on it. What hair I still have is not always in place, acting My age has never been My clame to fame, I'm 51 Hey 9:14 a.m. Yes! Maine has no speed limits for this stuff, I was suprised to learn. The is the sled in it's stock form http://www.snowgoer.com/output.cfm?id=1955935

R.S.D.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 07:22 PM

Hey Smokey, what was your friends name, Sparkey ??

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 07:17 PM

Snowmobiles at 120+ mph - nature's way of getting rid of fools.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 05:40 PM

F8 is that a Polaris or an Artic Cat ????

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 04:44 PM

and to our TC friend on the sled, I only have one thing to say:

"You Lucky stiff!"

and I hope the thing was LLOOUUDD!

I know 60 on a doo! hmmmm... 100 on a sled...

"Friends don't let their friends die with their hair in place"

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 04:38 PM

Hey:

Tuesday February 23, 2010 03:54 PM

Cuz they would be in jail... at least in our day, the cops and even our parents had a sense of humor...

I think a lot of the cops would slap their head and say "Why didn't I think of that?"

Life is not meant to be perfectly smooth, with your hat in place, you skid to the grave and yell, lets do it again!

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 03:54 PM

Why can't they be like we were Perfect in every way Oh what's the matter with kids today?

:) CD

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 03:10 PM

How about some ice drag racing this weekend? I will be there.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 03:07 PM

Nothing better than a fast sled on sebec lake.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 03:05 PM

SPEED IS GOOD !

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 03:02 PM

Sorry Troll and CD, I was there and witnessed it you weren't... If you saw the trek from point A to point B where he was...it was sooo smoooth...much like the rest of the lake...it was awesome....

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 02:31 PM

Trust me, this event never happend - troll.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 02:28 PM

Right! 100 mph is only 146.6 feet per second. What could go wrong at that speed on a lake with expansion cracks and lifts that are often difficult to see till you're right on top of them. CD

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 11:59 AM

Regarding the 100mph ride, you all seem confused...It was on a snowmobile on the snow free flat lake and there was no one in the area so everyone relax...he had fun, just a quick blast to get the feel...his tightly woven winter hat blew off at 90mph...too funny.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 11:50 AM

a friend of mine use to zip around on his rice rocket back in the early 90's. One day he passed me on the road like a blur. He must have been going 110 115. When I saw him later I asked him why he found it necessary to go so fast. He looked at me and with a straight face said, listen, if I'm goin 55 and someone hits me I'm dead anyway so I might as well do a hundred. He was serious. He obviously did not consider the danger he presented to other motorists. I just shook my head and said nevermind. One day the fire dept will be hosing your remains off the road. smokey

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 11:16 AM

Smokey might ask Mike for your IP address - then the game is up.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 10:16 AM

I wouldn't send a video, Smokey might seize it as evidence !!

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 09:15 AM

We need photos and/or a video of this event.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 09:14 AM

studs&carbide wear rods!!!!

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 07:36 AM

Maybe he's trying to win a "Darwin Award".

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 07:17 AM

Try harder on your storytelling - not very believeable.

: Tuesday February 23, 2010
: 07:15 AM

On bare ice?

: Monday February 22, 2010
: 09:17 PM

Went into camp this week end, in Tim's cove. Our friend and neighbor encouraged Me to take His Polaris "F8" for a blast. Not a stock machine 170 h.p. clutch work, engine porting, the list goes on. I have only ridden one once or twice years ago. This Machine is the quickest thing I have ever ridden! Like a bottle rocket! From the west shore of Tim's cove out to the markers 100 M.P.H. in the blink of an eye,then My hat blew off. I was not interested in Going to it's top speed of 120+ Speed kills ...but only sometimes.

Please don't tell "Smokey"

: Monday February 22, 2010
: 04:13 PM

Darrell from Brewer, Most camp roads in Bowerbank are clear of ice/snow if they have been plowed at some time. Went by eight the other day. Looks good from the main road. Lake ice is wet on top today. Wouldn't go out there with something heavy (hummer, bradley, or 600 lb ice hut). Walking with a life vest on would be good.

: Monday February 22, 2010
: 04:03 PM

That's Steve's call -Mike

: Monday February 22, 2010
: 03:21 PM

I certainly enjoyed the camera angle that used to show he big lake, Canoodalin and Borestone better than the current one that shows brown grass and bare rocks. :-)

Gil

: Monday February 22, 2010
: 08:49 AM

I'm ready to come for my yearly ice fishing at Fire Rd 8 Rockledge Rd. I stay at Gary Smiths camp. I/we never catch fish,if so we put them carefully back. I would appreciate ANY info/advice concerning the road and ice conditions before this weekend.Thanks Darrell in Brewer,Maine ( raised in Milo,local guy )

: Monday February 22, 2010
: 07:59 AM

Went into camp this weekend. ABS really kicking in down the big hill then all ice shaped much like slot car racing as someone had been in after rain and rutted it up then it snowed...you get the rest. Saturday was beautiful, out on ice all day watching a friend fish, caught 2 and set them free. Cracked first beer at 9:30am. Isn't that what you do when you ice fish?? Sunday, windy and light snow, sooo pretty on the lake. Put chains on the FJ to climb out, but would have made it without them. We checked a bunch of other camps along Tim's Cove...all is well. Only 2 more months 'til we open up for the season!! KJ TC187

: Sunday February 21, 2010
: 08:50 AM

Still Very Cool down here this morning, only 54 ! But the sun is shining and we expect mid 70's later today.. I think I'll get the boat cleaned up for tomorrow. See Ya Frosty ! RG. Apopka, Fl.

: Saturday February 20, 2010
: 04:33 PM

Frosty's hanging on to "thin ice" but he is still here. Did you see me today? I went ice skating. And I saw my reflection, and I said to myself, "Frosty, I think you are a poor excuse for a snowman," and then I said, "but I still love you" :) Awe...Frosty

: Saturday February 20, 2010
: 11:16 AM

: Saturday February 20, 2010
: 11:10 AM

why isn't anyone playing hockey out there. or broom ball?? take advantage of the smooth ice.

: Saturday February 20, 2010
: 08:46 AM

Steve, great report and beautiful images this morning. You got me looking for the NOAA temperature outlook. From the NOAA group at Caribou:

http://www.weather.gov/climate/temp_range.php?wfo=car&site=171975&lead=1&level=99

Average Temperature Outlook for DOVER-FOXCROFT (issued in February 2010) suggests that during Mar-Apr-May 2010:

There is an approximately equal ( 49.0%) chance that the temperature will be higher than the climatological median* of 39.0 Deg F, and an approximately equal (51.0%) chance that the temperature will be lower than the climatological median*.

*The median value means that during the present climatological reference period (1971-2000), half of the years (50%) temperature was greater than the median and in the other half (50%) less than that.

National temperature outlook is here: http://www.weather.gov/climate/l3mto.php

-Mike

: Saturday February 20, 2010
: 08:17 AM

From the Narrow's. The ice is under water. Look at the Borestone webcam and you can see the water to the left by the big tree. "Ice out" Very windy this morning. The dirt roads are posted . The frost is coming out of the ground. Frost heaves on the road to town. Mud in the dirt roads late by the P.M.but it freezes at night.Could this be a sign of an early spring? Steve

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 11:58 PM

I am sticking with my ice out prediction - 4/27/2010, 10:34AM

-GW

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 08:56 PM

Re mulitiple entries - click submit one time and be patient. Takes a little time to register on this old setup. -MM

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 08:55 PM

Steve, I didn't see the ice-boat on the webcam. Guess we missed it. As we haven't been saving the image history from you place we have lost them to the ether. -MM

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 07:55 PM

Nope, Smokey won't have to bother cause the ice craft will only have one or two sheets up.

"Three sheets to the wind" is over the limit. :) E

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 06:45 PM

Smokey will be out to arrest that speeding "Ice Craft"! I wonder if it will be alchohol related ??

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 03:34 PM

Ice Out 4/2 Ready for a HOT SUMMER

Bob

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 11:42 AM

So when is it gonna Snow ??

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 10:49 AM

From the Narrows. An ice sailing craft keeps going through the Narrows at a high rate of speed .Mike you may have it on one of the webcams I got a picture of it but have no way of putting it on the site. Strong wind today at the lake. Steve

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 10:03 AM

ice out 4/18

: Friday February 19, 2010
: 07:27 AM

ice out:

4/27/10

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 03:56 PM

Are we experiencing some issues with redundancy ??

1:59 & 10:36 ????

If it looks like it isn't printing, just hit F5 and it will show it on the page.

Right Touge Master ?

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 02:41 PM

what is the object on the ice to the left of the flagpole shown at 2:36 PM. looks like something went thru the ice.

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 01:59 PM

Togue master

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 01:59 PM

Togue master

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 01:59 PM

Togue master

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 10:36 AM

when do we see star cam?

on clear nights?

is there an announcement?

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 10:36 AM

when do we see star cam?

on clear nights?

is there an announcement?

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 10:26 AM

Touge Master or Togue master??

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 10:20 AM

What made him go private with the schoodic lake web cam. I was a great thing to have. Any way of contacting him Touge master

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 08:55 AM

That wasn't me but whomever is right. However I have had the thought of putting a wireless camera on a rover and let it drive around the lake... :) -Mike

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 07:05 AM

The castle would be a white dot from the Narrows. Be thankful for what your have. :)

: Thursday February 18, 2010
: 04:48 AM

too bad you cant put the cam on the flag pole so we can see the castle bask in the AM sunshine.

such a shame . . .

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 06:52 PM

RG sent me a more complete Bangor daily news report from the time that says the car was let back into the lake after they finished the recovery. So...car still there? -Mike

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 04:27 PM

Bodies recovered from the narrows. Thanks for clearing that up Mike. I stand corrected on the details of that story.

R.S.D.

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 04:26 PM

Bodies recovered from the narrows. Thanks for clearing that up Mike. I stand corrected on the details of that story.

R.S.D.

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 12:42 PM

I like the new angle on the Borestone Webcam - it looks very cozy - in a sub-zero kinda way. Cheers from Savannah, Georgia!

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 08:41 AM

Schoodic Lake webcam - the owner made it private. -M

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 08:19 AM

yippppeeeee no snow on the lake. looks like we'll make a trek up to Tim's Cove this weekend!! 4 x 4, chains and get that wood stove roaring.

: Wednesday February 17, 2010
: 07:50 AM

What happened to the Schoodic Lake webcam it is gone Touge master

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 10:32 PM

Next day they recovered the car and bodies:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=r8YgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=omoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4966,233942&hl=en

-M

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 05:21 PM

Heavy wet snow in N.E. Mass. is coming your way!

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 12:48 PM

Oh my...I opened (scrolled down) to that lovely picture of snow capped trees near Greeley's Landing. Makes me think of three lines from Robert Frost's, "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening," The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep,... Wishin I wez theya

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 11:20 AM

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 11:08 AM

Ain't neva seen a frog jump so vertakle afore this picha, shoar looks like he's hangin from a line ta me

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 09:37 AM

HEY Sunday February 14, 2010 08:36 PM

I looked at that picture #26. what a riot, that frog is fully stretched out in a jump...good catch...pardon the pun...

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 09:34 AM

WOW, leave it to Mike...nice job...and oh so sad...what an aweful way to perish...

hey Mike...do you have two cameras now?..your driveway? forgive me if you've explained and I've been absent from reading all posts...

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 08:25 AM

Diver to Search for Bodies in Sebec Lake - Lewiston Evening Journal

Dover-Foxcroft, Jan 4 [1937] AP

A strong current racing through the Sebec lake "narrows" today delayed officials in their search for bodies of a mother and son believed drowned when their automobile broke through thin ice.

Officers expressed opinion the surge of the current might hamper efforts of a diver to locate the bodies of Mrs Gertrude Wiles, 63 and Carroll Wiles, 30 both of this town. The mother and son went to their lake camp Saturday and have not been seen since.

Deputies sheriff found a hole in the ice yesterday large enough to have been made by an automobile. Grapplers found flecks of tan paint on their grapples. The Wiles car was painted tan.

Sheriff Thomas Foulkes said a film of gasoline was noticable on the water near a spot called the narrows where the lake is 50 feedt deep.

Mrs. Wiles' aged moother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dunham, and a sister, Miss Marcia Dunham, and Wiles' two motherless children lived with the pair here.

- Posted by Mike

Google is amazing - source: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=maw0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=rGkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6686,208794&dq=sebec+lake&hl=en

: Tuesday February 16, 2010
: 08:04 AM

6:02 PM, Ayuh, 'scuse me, I leave the area for a few months and my nunckiation slips a bit. :)

: Monday February 15, 2010
: 09:26 PM

: Monday February 15, 2010
: 06:02 PM

That's "Clahks" cove.

: Monday February 15, 2010
: 02:42 PM

Clark Cove is West of Newell Cove? By the Warpler compound?

: Monday February 15, 2010
: 01:45 PM

Location of Clark Cove: From Greeley's head toward Sebec Village (on the lake of course). About 1/4 mile before Ram Island take a sharp left (north). When your boat, snowmobile, or ATV hits the shore you should be in Clark Cove.

: Sunday February 14, 2010
: 08:36 PM

Steve, Did you ever see the Frog in Picture # 26 in your 1890 album? If you look @ the photo closely you can see fishing line leading to a frog in the forefront of the picture. RG. PS.. I still don't see the Trout ??

: Sunday February 14, 2010
: 07:08 PM

FYI; There is an interesting write up on "Peavey" as well as other log haulers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw-propelled_vehicle

RG.

: Sunday February 14, 2010
: 12:47 PM

Where is Clark Cove?

: Saturday February 13, 2010
: 11:17 AM

Further info on Clark Cove and log hauling: Paddling a kayak along the shore of Clark Cove will lead you to a system of "crib works" used to load logs on to sledges or sleds for transport to Greeleys. Many were birch logs for the spool mill in Foxcroft. While the crib work area is privately owned, I hope the owner leaves it intact.

: Saturday February 13, 2010
: 10:48 AM

Where are all of the fisherman? looks like a great day to be on the ice..spose they are all over at Schoodic Lake for the Derby?

: Saturday February 13, 2010
: 10:13 AM

The Peavey screw auger steam log hauler was used in the Bucks Cove area of Sebec Lake in 1909s . Peavey invented the cant dog for Snow @ Neally in Bangor. Remains are said to be in the Clark Cove area of Sebec Lake . The hauler was good on ice but not on snow.They did not make any haulers as it failed all test. In contrast , the steam powered log-hauler invented just a few years earlier by Waterville's Alvin O.Lombard was used with great success into the 1930's. Trucks than took over.Two Lombards in this era hauled birch from First Buttermilk to the American Thread Company in Milo. In those days a road went the from Buttermilk to Sebec village . Much for the road is now gone, but if look close you can see some of it today. From the Narrows Steve

: Saturday February 13, 2010
: 07:40 AM

I understand that it was a common practice to plow a trucking road across the lake from Greeley's to the Packard's area. This would save a lot of drive time in the winter months. Teamsters would haul logs over the lake with steam powered "Lombard" & Peavey log haulers first used in the 1800s Problems could develop early in the spring. I would imagine a lot of vehicles and or horse teams have been lost over the years. I'll bet Steve Rainsford could add some factual information regarding this road building practice, logging etc.

R.S.D.

: Saturday February 13, 2010
: 12:22 AM

RSD Thanks. Interesting, it's been a long time since I worked on this type of investigation. Interesting and one never knows the outcome until it's completed. RG.

: Friday February 12, 2010
: 06:29 PM

More info re: the Wiles family. Steve is correct 3:59 pm. The Boys are, John Eldon Wiles, the oldest boy Class of 1951, The younger brother Gerald Wiles. John Wiles: he is last known to live in Connecticut. Gerald and possibly John worked at the Larry funeral home at some point for Annis family in Dover-Foxcroft. Gerald Wiles started his own funeral home in Farmington Me. last report.

The car on the occupants never recovered as best as We can determine.

R.S.D.

: Friday February 12, 2010
: 03:59 PM

The story about the people who's car want through the ice above the Narrows and were never found. may be two of the Wiles family. John Wiles still come to there camp at Greeley's Landing in the summer time. All is well at the Narrows . If you come to the lake bring your ice skates. It is one of the few times there is ice only and no snow to speak of. Steve

: Friday February 12, 2010
: 12:08 PM

R.S.D. RE; Thursday February 11, 2010 06:34 PM 3:53 p.m. My Mom is still alive and well, I am attempting to find out more specifics about this incident, if available. ***************************************************** I have received a response from the Maine State Library;

I'm sorry, we have very little in our collection at the Maine State Library which might verify this story.

We do not have records of state agencies here. If you're looking for state agency records, you need to contact the Maine State Archives (a wholly separate agency from the State Library). Contact the Archives via email at anthony.douin@maine.gov for assistance.

We have newspapers on microfilm which cover this time period, but they are not indexed. We would need an exact date for when the incident occurred in order to find any articles.

The newspaper which would have covered this incident is the Bangor Daily News. Bangor Public Library has its own library-created index to that newspaper. It's possible that they can assist you in finding articles relating to it. Contact information for BPL may be found by clicking this link:http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/Contact.html

I'm afraid that this is the best that I can do for you.

Is the Bangor daily news still operating? I will be happy to communicate with them to follow up as this is a very interesting story..

Please let me know if you can find something to date the incident. Rich Gesell, Apopka, Fl.

: Friday February 12, 2010
: 10:01 AM

how deep do you think the ground frost is this year??

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 06:47 PM

That was a good one "From the "Dead Letter" office !!

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 06:45 PM

Is there any more information available on the car story ?? I have been searching and hve not seen anything in that time period?? Is this for real or is it a fictional story of Sebec Folk Lore ?? RG..

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 06:34 PM

3:53 p.m. My Mom is still alive and well, I am attempting to find out more specifics about this incident, if available.

R.S.D.

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 06:23 PM

"Smokey" is on duty.

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 03:53 PM

Car in the lake story from 9 Feb.: What a great diving training session that would make for Maine State Police. If the story could be verified, the Warden Service, etal could bring a lot of attention to their work and the state's service to public safety. Do we suppose anyone in the public safety reads these notes?

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 03:39 PM

Ted's in Aruba !?!?!? .

Remember, this is a family friendly site.....

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 02:50 PM

where would expect a dead kennedy to be writing from. Heres a hint, its very hot there.

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 01:59 PM

12:55, From the Dead Letter Office?

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 12:25 PM

If Ted's Dead, then where is he writing from ??

: Thursday February 11, 2010
: 08:03 AM

RSD

You wonder if the children would be interested... They may have already passed away also.

: Wednesday February 10, 2010
: 12:25 PM

Hey dead ted, exactly how dead are you?

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 07:18 PM

The post on Feb 8th. 7:40am got Me to thinking. I remember my mom, who grew up on the lake, telling me stories about the cars that used to go through the ice on Sebec. Sebec lake is very deep in spots. In the old days, cars were not recovered as they would be today. There are people who have never been recovered in this lake. One story in particular haunts me. Circa late 1930s, a young couple driving a road plowed out in the ice, went through late in the season, north of the narrows. The two bodies and the car never recovered, their children were orphaned. Now a days we can summon divers to retrieve people and cars. 70 to 80 years ago it was impossible to retrieve cars in 100ft. of water. Sounds crazy but from a reliable source.

R.S.D.

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 01:18 PM

hee hee looks like we're seeing Mike's driveway today..that wind must have whipped that camera right around ;)

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 12:12 PM

9:12am, admit I'm wrong about what?? That speed kills. I think you better do some more research. Smokey

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 09:20 AM

He who lives in a "Crawl Space" needs an occaisional "Jack" to keep the blood flowing. Right On Ted !

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 09:15 AM

Steve, Your updates on the fishing conditions are great ! But your statement on Camera 2 is what this country is all about! Hope you always keep that Flag flying! Thanks to you and Mike for this great site.

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 09:12 AM

Re; Monday February 08, 2010 10:40 AM***********>>> Come on "Smokey", Just "Man Up" and tell the readers you are wrong !

: Tuesday February 09, 2010
: 08:17 AM

There were 3 togue taken at the lake last weekend . They were 8 10 and 16 lbs. The wind has been blowing hard for a lot of days in a row, making it difficult to fish as the snow soon fill in the holes and freezes. The weather looks to be warmer this week. From the Narrows. Steve

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 06:28 PM

A teacher of mine once mentioned to the class that one day he went up to the vendor to get a drink. He needed some quarters so he asked someone. Well, it seems that he got a certain "tone" from the person. People like to be treated with kindness and respect. When you speak be kind and "let your words be few."

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 06:04 PM

hey ! just because you cant drink and hate guns, dont blame the worlds problems on alcohol and guns.ive been vacationing in maine for over thirty years and i drink when i want and legally carry a gun(not at the same time).you can live in lots of states that make owning a gun a crime ,and drinking outside of your crawlspace an act of pure evil.try new york or mass...thank you ,dead ted.

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 05:56 PM

Here, boaty, boaty, get a little bolder, come a little closer.

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 04:12 PM

Hey Big Boulder,

Even my sail boat with a deep keel hates you. I have not yet, and hope never to meet you!

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 01:38 PM

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 11:54 AM

Hi, I am a big boulder. I live in Sebec lake. I live only a feet feet beneath the surface. Sometimes during the year I am only a few inches from the surface. I love watching boats zip over me, especially the ones that go sooo fast.

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 10:45 AM

Coming soon - moonlight long exposure camera mode.

-Mike

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 10:40 AM

Re RSD, 2/7: I never referenced any law. Its my opinion that 35-40 is fast enough on a lake. And I'm sure anyone who has ever gone that fast on water would agree. Also I appreciate all the coast guard stats from a few other posts. If you read my original post I included land vehicles also. And..., speed too fast for conditions or unreasonable and prudent is not the same as going faster than the speed limit. Smokey, over and out!!

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 07:40 AM

2 Maine snowmobilers survive plunge into lake February 05, 2010 19:15 EST

OAKLAND, Maine (AP) -- An Oakland mother and son are safe after plunging into a frigid lake on snowmobiles.

Officials say 47-year-old Lisa Alanis and her son, 21-year-old Nicholas Dane, were snowmobiling on Massalonskee Lake Friday afternoon when they hit open water and fell into the lake.

The Kennebec Journal is reporting that Dane was able to pull himself out of the lake and yell for help. A man working on a camp nearby threw an air hose to Alanis and pulled her out.

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 07:38 AM

Maine man rescued after truck crashes through ice February 07, 2010 11:32 EST

ROME, Maine (AP) -- Maine wardens say a Leeds man had to be rescued from the roof of his pickup truck after his vehicle went through thin ice into a lake in central Maine.

Jeff Worster told wardens he drove his truck onto some ice on North Pond in Rome at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

Warden Gary Allen said Worster climbed on top of his truck after it came to a rest on the lake bottom in about 5 feet of water. He was rescued by rescue departments from surrounding towns.

The truck was scheduled to be removed from the lake on Sunday.

: Monday February 08, 2010
: 07:35 AM

Even Jesus liked to make wine, no?

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 09:01 PM

Quite honestly, I do not understand why we need alcohol on this planet in the first place since everyone mistakes it for me. I hear all the way across the lake, "Hey you want a Frosty?" And I don't drink you see but I look of course cause that's my name and then they say, "Hey, what are you looking at snowman?" And I just don't understand why it is that I had to have a name that has a bad reputation. Frosty

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 08:35 PM

The ice fishing has been pretty slow. I watched some fishermen doing donuts on the ice with an ATV and thought... boredom and alcohol are a dangerous combination. It's always been that way.

It looked like they were having a good time.

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 06:20 PM

The discussions are really getting interesting. ???

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 04:04 PM

Here's the link - fire station in the background: http://www.centertheatre.org/dovercam/webcam.htm

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 03:22 PM

I saw that fire hydrant parking spot too. It appears to be a legal parking, has the parking space outlined in white paint. Where else can you park like that! -Mike

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 01:23 PM

With regards to the fire hydrant, I was referring to the Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, webcam of the street.

: Sunday February 07, 2010
: 07:23 AM

Re:Re: post Friday 6:02 p.m. From a "law enforcement point of view" what law specifically, says 35 to 40 mph is too fast for a lake? My boat is just getting up on plane at about 30 mph! Speed done responsibly is fun and the threat is, de minimis.

We should be respectful of others on the lake, use reasonable care and have fun out on the water.

Hey, Some of the low profile watercraft i.e. Kayaks need to take some responsibility for being visible out on the lake. use a bright colored p.f.d. or paddle, ...something!

R.S.D.

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 10:06 PM

Tell me who would want to stand in front of a drunk holding a gun. Now what's the difference when the same drunk gets in a car or boat?

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 08:22 PM

Re; Saturday February 06, 2010 01:13 PM

You are fantastic on statistics with boats, do guns kill people?

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 08:16 PM

Mike, Did you have a fire hydrant installed or was it Steve ?? Do ya think they could mean the Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. Pier Cam ??? Maybe ??

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 07:29 PM

I have noticed over the past few months of visiting this site/webcam...that vehicles frequently park right beside the fire hydrant. Aren't there laws against this and isn't it a bit dangerous.

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 07:27 PM

Quote Sat, Feb 6, 1:05pm: "Eleven children under age thirteen lost their lives while boating in 2008. 63% of the children who died in 2008 died from drowning." Even one is too many. Children depend on us to take care of them. Who is watching out for the children?

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 06:23 PM

If there are many more numbers associated with boating accidents which can be crunched in Augusta, some fool in the legislature will draft a bill to paint a yellow line on all bodies of water over 10 acres. The really sad part is most members would vote FOR it.

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 03:23 PM

I don't think you will see too many people using a cell phone going 40mph in a loud boat - can't hear a thing! :)

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 01:44 PM

Hopefully the motors will stay loud enough to keep the idjits from using cell phones. Using them on the roads is bad enough. Not much tailgating (stern gating?) in boats either. Some consolations!

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 01:13 PM

From that report - as a contributing factor to accidents causing injury (not death), excessive speed beats alcohol use 268 to 246. If you combine accident totals of carless operation and excessive speed the result is 668 injury accdents vs. 246 alcohol related. So - need be careful and slow down even if not drinking - if you want the statistics on your side.

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 01:05 PM

We report - you decide:

2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• In 2008, the Coast Guard counted 4789 accidents that involved 709 deaths, 3331 injuries and approximately $54 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents.

• Over two-thirds of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those, ninety (90) percent were not wearing a life jacket.

• Only ten percent of deaths occurred on boats where the operator had received boating safety instruction.

• Seven out of every ten boaters who drowned were using boats less than 21 feet in length.

• Careless/reckless operation, operator inattention, no proper lookout, operator inexperience and passenger/skier behavior rank as the top five primary contributing factors in accidents.

• Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents; it was listed as the leading factor in 17% of the deaths.

• Eleven children under age thirteen lost their lives while boating in 2008. 63% of the children who died in 2008 died from drowning.

• The most common types of vessels involved in reported accidents were open motorboats (43%), personal watercraft (23%), and cabin motorboats (15%).

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 11:52 AM

Look I have no axe to grind, but the statistics on the US Coast Guard site are pretty accurate.

This link is a chart of the USCG statistics from 2008. It clearly states 124 deaths occurred due to alcohol, and 29 occurred due to excessive speed.

http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/Publications/Boating_Statistics_2008.pdf

Actually more people die because they don't wear a life jacket than the two combined !

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 11:22 AM

It is nice to see on the web cam some human beings out on the lake. I wonder if they know that they are on camera :) Looks like fun. And reminds me of those ice-fishing days with my dad. Oh how I miss him. Does anyone remember my dad, Harold Roy Cloutier Sr?we rented Esther Adams cottage on Norton Cove from 1965 to 1973 (I never get the dates right). Little story/big fish... My dad told me that once he and my brother Harold Jr were ice fishing and they caught a big salmon, so my brother felt bad for the fish and put him back down in the hole. That would be the one that got away :) Janylee

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 11:21 AM

California: An accident blamed on speed and inexperience killed Michael P. Blondell on Italian Slough in southeastern Contra Costa on May 12, 2002. Blondell, a former Navy Seal, and his wife and daughter were cruising around a bend in the slough when another boat came straight at them. "There was very little time," his widow, Susan E. Blondell said. The other driver "wasn't steering properly. He kept turning right into us." Susan Blondell later learned that the other driver had never piloted a boat before. His craft was crowed with people. A teenager on board was paralyzed in the accident.

The Coast Guard and the National Boating Safety Council report, the nationwide average for accidents blamed on boaters' behavior is 70 percent. "We have so much power and strength in these boats now," said Chris Lauritzen, owner of an Oakley marina and a vice president of the California Marina Recreation Association. "There are boats out here that can go 70 mph. There are no brakes on a boat." No training is required.

Accidents in inland waters can be blamed on the behavior of boat drivers and passengers, such as speeding, drinking, inattention, overcrowding crafts and letting people drive who lack the knowledge to do so safely.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_5714659?nclick_check=1

: Saturday February 06, 2010
: 09:32 AM

speed too fast for conditions is the #1 contributing factor nationwide. You just don't read about the fatal accidents involving speed too fast. The alcohol related deaths are more sensational as far as the media is concerned.

: Friday February 05, 2010
: 11:24 PM

Eh, not too sure where you've been investigating accidents, but you might better recheck your statistics regarding speed. I think you will find some valid stats proving it's more the booze than the throttle!

: Friday February 05, 2010
: 08:40 PM

: Friday February 05, 2010
: 06:02 PM

re fast boats: from a law enforcement view, Speed kills. and thats a fact. There is no reason to go more than 35, 40 mph on a lake. Unless its a matter of life or death. Too much can go wrong at high speeds. And that includes pwc's,atv's and snowmobiles.

: Friday February 05, 2010
: 04:56 PM

Hey E, 06:10pm, O K Y :) (I git me letter)

: Thursday February 04, 2010
: 06:10 PM

Hey 5:12, go git ur own letter! E : < )

: Thursday February 04, 2010
: 05:29 PM

5:12 PM NO A. :-)>

: Thursday February 04, 2010
: 05:12 PM

Response to a post: E, RU related to "RE" ? N O, RU? E :>)

: Thursday February 04, 2010
: 03:38 PM

Lessons from childhood: If you happen to see an ol' skiida tire stickin' up through the ice, don't step on it with your whole weight, that is unless your carryin' a 2x4 sideways.

: Thursday February 04, 2010
: 09:00 AM

The new flag was a gift from Eric and Polly Anderson.The wind is ironing out the fold marks today . Snow is blowing across the lake killing the fishing today in our red shack. From the Narrows. Steve

: Thursday February 04, 2010
: 08:39 AM

Hmmmm. Nice looking "New Flag" on camera2 ! You can still see the fold marks. Steve must have braved the cold to change it out?

: Wednesday February 03, 2010
: 10:04 PM

The Balsams Resort Hotel at Dixville Notch NH - New SebecTec webcams

Hotel Webcam: http://www.thebalsams.com/about_webcam

Ski Webcam http://www.thebalsams.com/skiing_webcam

-Mike

: Wednesday February 03, 2010
: 09:30 PM

Sorry the guestbook went down for a while - runs on an old computer. -Mike

: Wednesday February 03, 2010
: 09:09 PM

Kind of like Gun Control advocates ??

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 08:54 PM

Fast boats are not the problem it's the person running them in a dangerous and indifferent manner that's the issue...you can't legislate against the stupidity of a hand full of reckless individuals spread out across the states lakes without affecting the vast majority that are responsible boaters...paddling a canoe or kayak and admiring nature is my passion but I would defend the rights of those who like to drive fast, loud boats because thats their passion and we have enough laws taking or limiting our freedoms with more coming all the time...The Long Lake incident certainly was a tragedy and in a perfect world this should not have happened but we do not live in a perfect world and unfortunately tragedies do happen...I live on the lake and I rarely see any issues regarding fast,loud boats!

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 08:16 PM

10:47 I hate to say it but the "fast boat" at 45 to 50 mph is not a fast boat. My guess is the beer was more the problem. A sad story for sure. Anything under 60 mph is a modest performing boat. I know We have boats that are that fast and faster on Sebec.

R.S.D.

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 04:17 PM

this winter reminds me of a winter we had around 79 or 80. I drove up with my girlfriend in mid feb. When we got to DF there was absolutely no snow. So we left the machines in town and drove in to camp in my 66 LTD. As we were headin down birch mtn it started to flurry a bit. By the time we got to camp it was starting to stick. We unpacked, got a fire going and had a bite to eat. Now there was about a half inch on the ground and it was comin down harder. We decided to play it by ear and laid down to catch a few z's. I guess you know where this is going. My girl got up a few hours later and saw that our car was covered with about 4" and woke me up. We geared up and headed to town to get the machines but birch mtn was a sheet of ice. We backed down a ways and put on some cheap plastic tire chains and tried again. No good. So we went back to camp and called it a day. When I woke the next morn we had 10" on the ground. I called a sevice sation and someone came in and met me half way up birch and towed me to the top. On the way out I hit a loose rock and punctured the gas tank. Wasn't my day. The weather reports all called for little or no accumulation. Where was Todd Simcox when I needed him?? Well, we got the machines, fixed the gas tank and went in and had a great time. those were the days when the road was plowed only to Braun's Cemetery.

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 10:29 AM

RG THE FLAG IS 3 by 5 Steve

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 10:19 AM

Always pull up "Sebec West" to check on good old Borestone. Grew up on Lake Hebron but will settle for Sebec in a pinch (chuckle). Love your website.

BKD, Windsor, CT.

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 08:45 AM

Steve, What size is the flag? RG Apopka, FL.

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 08:44 AM

E, R U related to "RE" ?

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 08:29 AM

: Tuesday February 02, 2010
: 07:41 AM

Got it when I was twelve - they finally decided to give me one I could spell, and X had already been taken. Kinda neat though - the teachers all put my name right on the top of my papers for me. All the other kids just got them dumb gold stars.

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 05:44 PM

E, Why is it your folks gave you such a short name? Thanks, you made me laugh :) Frosty

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 05:31 PM

RE: Deer yardin' up: As I am typing, a very healthy youngster is collecting the sunflower seeds dropped from the bird feeder. It's four feet from the window. They are getting thick around the neighborhood now. Light snow makes for a good herd.

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 01:31 PM

This past weekend the Dover Dozen (minus a few) was on The lake fishing. The fishing was not so good, (one Salmon), The weather was brutal, but the company top notch. Making Memories as my bunkytown friend would say. I'm going to give it another shot during school vacation. I hope the fishing and the weather are better. GS

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 12:17 PM

Oops! Should have been "your" predicament, not "you're". Poor proofreading. E

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 10:51 AM

Frosty, just be glad you're not made out of yellow snow.

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 10:47 AM

Gotta love those loud boats - only a matter of time:

"Under questioning, LaPointe told a deputy from the state Warden Service that he had drunk six to eight beers throughout the day and was traveling at between 45 and 50 miles per hour at the time of the crash."

http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2008/08/25/speedboat_fatality_case_fuels_debate_in_maine/

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 09:38 AM

116 more days .... i can here those load boats now!!!

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 09:36 AM

The red ice fishing shack was moved down the lake about 3 hundred yards. Tom and Steve moved it, we are trying to catch at least one fish this season. We have a new flag to put up. But can not get the old one down it seems to be stuck at the top of the pole. The old flag is damaged from strong winds. From the Narrows Steve

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 09:29 AM

Only 116 more days to the start of Memorial Day Weekend!!!!

: Monday February 01, 2010
: 09:11 AM

Frosty, you're predicament is proof of sno ball warming.

Fight Snobal Warming! Fight Snobal Warming! Down with the scoundrels! (whoever they are.......)

:) E

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 05:30 PM

I just want to know one thing, why oh why it is that I just about the time I get comfortable being Frosty the Snowman, old man winter decides to leave me just long enough for me to lose my position with all my deer friends. You see, they are great in my eyes cause they love me for who I am as a snowman, but when I melt and turn into a little old snowball, they all go away. And it makes me sad you know, cause Frosty's sentimental and he's supposed to smile. Frosty

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 04:10 PM

Ice is going out soon. The little red shack melted its way down through already. Should be able to have the loud boat contest any day now! LOL Gil

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 03:43 PM

what happened to the red fishing hut that was in the narrows?? I was thinking of having a pro bowl party today. I figure about 6 people will watch that rediculous showcase. I'd rather watch paint dry, or ice melt. How about grass growing, water boil, dough rise, wiskers grow, hair turn gray, dust accumulate, salt dissolve, fruit ripen. And my alltime favorite, watch my nails grow. I sound pretty busy; don't I?

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 01:14 PM

Hey Daddy, Can we go "tubing" today? ....PLEASE? Sure lets go start the boat. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1974149793883446677#

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 12:57 PM

loudest boat!!!

pink one might win

greetings from uk

-gw

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 09:10 AM

Good one :)

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 08:12 AM

I think the sailboats need ceramonial cannons so that even the sailboats can be LOUD boats...

and more jets skis... LOTS of them... maybe jet ski races early Sunday morning

Take a breath... smile... I am only funnin ya

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 08:12 AM

I think the sailboats need ceramonial cannons so that even the sailboats can be LOUD boats...

and more jets skis... LOTS of them... maybe jet ski races early Sunday morning

Take a breath... smile... I am only funnin ya

: Sunday January 31, 2010
: 12:07 AM

Check out some real Canadian ice-fishing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x768VAsOQSw&feature=player_embedded

-Mike

: Saturday January 30, 2010
: 04:47 PM

Almost as annoying here as on the lake...

: Saturday January 30, 2010
: 02:23 PM

Gotta love LOUD boats!!

: Saturday January 30, 2010
: 07:47 AM

4:50 PM

Funny to you, but maybe divisive to your neighbors.

<:( Thank you for abstaining.

: Saturday January 30, 2010
: 07:04 AM

R.S.D. no, messin' with das boat!

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 05:44 PM

This July 4th weekend, how about a LOUD boat contest?

R.S.D. ;~)

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 05:05 PM

Sebec Lake webcam guestbook - fair and balanced.

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 04:52 PM

FYI - If you ever enter a comment and it appears it has not registered, hit F5 and it will update the screen. Then we don't have to read your political comments twice. !!

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 04:50 PM

4:26 Not allowed to respond.. But if I could I would have a smart remark that would be funny ! (:-)>

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 04:26 PM

To keep this site a bit more balance, I just want to say I was very proud of our president Wednesday night.

AGFB

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 04:26 PM

To keep this site a bit more balance, I just want to say I was very proud of our president Wednesday night.

AGFB

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 03:57 PM

I usually just check in for a fishing report but a tribute to Salinger drew a smile.

I read it as a young man and have read few voices more honest than Holden Caulfield.

Remember when you were a young man? enjoy...

I was half in love with her by the time we sat down. That's the thing about girls. Every time they do something pretty, even if they're not much to look at, or even if they're sort of stupid, you fall half in love with them, and then you never know where the hell you are. Girls. ... They can drive you crazy. They really can. ~J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 11:39 AM

Long live Holden Caulfield !! I read today that 'Catcher in the rye' has sold over 60 million copies worldwide. I bought that book for 75 cents back in 1969 at Woolworth's after finishing my paper route. Went home and read it in about 5 hours. I read it again last year and went non stop again. RIP JD Salinger.

: Friday January 29, 2010
: 08:44 AM

Think Spring!!!

: Thursday January 28, 2010
: 07:53 PM

: Thursday January 28, 2010
: 05:07 PM

impeachment anyone?????

: Thursday January 28, 2010
: 04:26 PM

Hey 9:56am

to your questions A little and Yes

TC177

: Thursday January 28, 2010
: 10:27 AM

9:56am......you are hysterical....I'm still cracking....TC187

: Thursday January 28, 2010
: 09:56 AM

that ice looks treacherous. how much snow is on the ground?? how has the fishing been?? are the deer yarded up yet?? seen any coyotes ?? are the dam gates wide open ?? think the pres pissed off enough people last night??

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 05:57 PM

My dog would love, not to wear fleas this June. :~)

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 11:48 AM

dittos to that, I'd love not to wear fleece in July this year.

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 11:17 AM

if keeping the lake level higher is the DEP's brainstorm then whoever came up with the idea should be fired. keeping the water level too high during the winter causes what you see happening right now. as the water rushes into the lake from the recent rains there isn't room for expansion. someone is going to go thru the ice as a result.

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 09:30 AM

08:51AM Huh?

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 08:51 AM

It sounds like the weather is just in a typical cycle. I think our area (micro) is in the wettest as it state in the article and the world is also going through a more extreme cycle which means that the paths cross each other.

I expect the worlds cycle to be 100 years so it will be warmer and then will naturally turn to be colder while the local cycle is on its 20 year blip. Locally, I would expect the next 10 years to be dryer but the world will be warmer so the combined system will be dryer than now and in 20 years, will have 3 years of wet spell.

Lets hope for a nice WARM EARLY Spring this year! I hope we are NOT wearing fleeces next June as we were last year...

Is Tim's Cove Road ready? (chuckle)

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 08:51 AM

Lets hope for a nice WARM EARLY Spring this year! I hope we are NOT wearing fleeces next June as we were last year...

Is Tim's Cove Road ready? (chuckle)

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 05:35 AM

HEy SH

Thanks for the google earth overlays!

: Wednesday January 27, 2010
: 05:29 AM

Wettest since 1885, this means that it's happened before.... climate change? Dam operation change! I think, in the spring of 1936 the water took out the dam out altogether.

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 08:33 PM

Interesting article I read today that made me think about the dam operators and DEP conversation I read here.

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100126/GJNEWS_01/701269921

I don't think the weather has been much different between Maine and NH. Defintely wish we could get back to lake levels of 10 years ago, but maybe those days are gone for a lot of different reasons including climate change. ~L

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 07:03 PM

The Roxanne Quimby information came from the Bangor Daily News on line on 1/26/10 so I believe it is accurate.

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 06:26 PM

Do you think Roxanne Quimby has taken a few left turns?

R.S.D.

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 06:16 PM

Here is an interesting link to maps created by the State of Maine... most are overlayed to Google Earth... you may need to download GE to be able to view all the layers?...

http://www.maine.gov/dep/gis/datamaps/#gestatewide

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 06:13 PM

Regarding the Quimby comment below,... Do you know this as fact?.... I heard the rumor she aquired Gardener's parcel located in Bowerbank..?.... which would include little Benson?.. I believe?...

The Town line of Bowerbank and Willimantic runs through Big Benson....

and,.. I believe this has been the plan all along... that's why they cut it so hard,.. and created the access road opposite the Fire Station....(to avoid future access issues)

if this is True,... life in Bowerbank will never be the same.... she is not a friend to any sportsmen who own motorized vehicles....

She was heard once as saying something like.." if I could keep you from walking up the stream to fish in the pond I would, but State Law permits it".. this was at an informational meeting held in Brewer a few years back...

Lets hope her thoughts about this and other topics like camp leases, access, trails etc,.. have changed

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 04:01 PM

Roxanne Quimby bought what is known as the Benson Pond Tracts which may impact some busy sno sled trails in the area...wonder what her intentions for it are going to be...not good news for a lot of us including sledders, ATVs and hunters thats for sure!!

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 03:30 PM

From the Narrows. Bog brook at Greeleys is running and flooding it's banks with all the rain last night. The water has lifted the ice and is leaving cracks at the shore . The rise is about an inch an hour. This will continue for two days. Be very carefull at all inlets and outlet. Wait for a good Freeze.Steve

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 01:09 PM

Thanks to the person who provided the link to the Sebec Lake Associations web site (post 1/24: 7:36); it provides a great summary of the DEP approved modifications to the allowable lake levels. I read the modifications carefully and it helped me understand recent changes in dam operation and its effect on the lake. I suspect the dam operators have taken advantage of one modification in particular that in part accounts for the higher water levels we been witnessing over the past few years.

According to the Associations web page, commencing on October 1, 2005 the dam operation was modified by DEP to a run-of-the river mode and the allowable normal summer lake elevation range was also changed. According to the modification Sebec Lake levels are to be maintained:

“within six inches of full pond elevation (that is between elevations 322.8 and 322.3 feet) when flashboards are in place”

Doesn’t sound like a big deal but it allows the dam operator to hold the lake 6 inches higher than in the past. Essentially the normal summer lake elevation range has been redefined by this modification. Hydro dam owners have an incentive to hold water levels as high as allowable because it puts more hydraulic head on the turbines which generate more power and revenue.

This modification explains a lot of my observations over the past several years. I’ve noticed many times during the summers the lake level (as measured on my dock) was being held higher than in the past (despite there being ample dry days to lower it to the normal level). The problem comes when we get rain, the lake is already higher than normal, and now even a moderate rain will cause the lake to flood up. Obviously the wet summers are the real cause, but by allowing the lake to be held higher we lose 6 inches of flood protection. Might explain why the loon’s nests are being flooded out every year. More frequent flooding has also caused increased shore line erosion and other problems. This clearly was not the intent of the DEP modification but it seems to be the reality of a “run of the river” dam operation which has an incentive to hold the water level higher. Problems with the dam gates may also be part of the problem but the incentive here can't be ignored.

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 01:01 PM

January thaw? or Global Warming?

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 11:54 AM

The lake looks like it does in the middle of April...melty....oh well...short lived I'm sure...

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 11:15 AM

colts 60 - saints 30. This game will be over by halftime. How many times do you think we'll hear about katrina during the game? If the saints win new orleans will be under seige. Can you imagine the riots and looting.

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 09:34 AM

did the zamboni drive around the lake?

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 08:59 AM

Thank You!

: Tuesday January 26, 2010
: 08:48 AM

hey,... down in front,... lol

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 05:04 PM

Hey 4:23,The dam is a private,and Government regulated for profit corporation. Your camp roads are private cooperative organizations that benefit the private user. I see a difference. I'd put My money on your second suggestion You sighted. I'm reasonably sure the legal mandates are not being followed particularly well. If the dam owner's can't follow the water level requirements as well as make a profit, then it's time for them to get out of the biz. I will repost Gil's info from yesterday 4:25pm. http://www.sebeclake.net/htm/guestbook.htm This is This is only My perspective. you are always free to start fund raising for the damn people. They will be happy to hear from you, I'm sure. It is unfortunate that the lake water level continues to be an issue every year now!

R.S.D.

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 04:59 PM

11:00 AM Monday:

I was under the impression that the dam was rebuild and new boards were put in last year.

If you look at: Friday October 02, 2009 10:30 AM POST, "I was just told that the folks that run the dam hired an outfit that has run the dam in the past. They are lowering the dam so we won't have problems next spring.... "

Not sure if they hired someone or not

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 04:23 PM

hey rsd, logic tells me its a money issue. If its not then why hasn't the dam been repaired. Its been 3 or 4 years now. The only other reason is that the owners just don't care. we set aside money for the road, why not the dam??

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 02:31 PM

If you raise money in a fund to "fix" the dam, how would you propose dispensing the money? Would you just give it to the dam owners? assuming that it's a money issue. How do you know what the problem is? We would need more information first, I would think. Another left turn?

R.S.D.

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 11:00 AM

re 1/24,4:50PM- thanks for the laugh. But things could be worse, if you were down south they would be making you out of mud,ie:TKAMB Another problem with the high water as you all know is the shoreline bacteria. This will impact the baitfish and as a result cause declines across the board in the lake's fish population. Lets start a fund and fix the dam.

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 08:34 AM

It does take 3 right turns to make one left.

One of the ways that the delivery services have reduced their accidents -or- risk of accidents is to use right turns unless absolutely necessary. They found that a left turn has a higher risk of accidents because you are cossing traffic where a right turn integrates into traffic.

The reports suggest that the reduction in accidents is 40% while the increase in delivery time is negligable.

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 07:59 AM

It takes three right turns to make one left turn

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 07:41 AM

All is ice in the Narrows . Could not walk to the get the Bangor Daily News without spikes on my shoes. After I got to green box to fetch this item. There was no paper ,no sanded road. As I write two eagles just flew hunting a meal. The birds are back to the feeder after a few days of easier picking elsewhere. Steve

: Monday January 25, 2010
: 03:20 AM

some sleighs only make right turns

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 07:09 PM

I thought one of you fine folks said that they were hiring one of the past operators (that did a good job on the dam)... I might be dreaming ... Maybe Gil has commented on that last fall.

Hey Frosty,

if Maine gets the weather we are to get in Massachusetts (2.5 inches of rain tomorrow), you are toast! (we will be lookin for you next year!)

tc177

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 06:12 PM

re: 5:59 - What the heck is that?

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 05:59 PM

politics of out lake lever is OK

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 04:50 PM

I don't mean to be getting "political" on you all, but I just don't understand why I have to be a white snowman all winter, cause you see it hinders my making any progress up the snowman ladder. I would like to have a voice on important issues such as the respect for white snowmen. But every time I decide to lay down and look at look at the stars at night, I forget that I am a white snowman and I blend in with all the rest of the "snowmen waiting to happen" (snow) and the next thing you know, someone comes along and steps on me and I got to build myself up all over again. Frosty

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 04:25 PM

FYI http://senate.gov./general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=ME

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 04:21 PM

Gee I hate to use the word, but maybe you all should get your local "Politicians" involved?? I thought your US Senator was interested in the preservation and well being of the wildlife in the state of Maine?

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 03:39 PM

we should all call the dam people and voice our experiences

Y/N?

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 01:02 PM

Hey GW: The High water problem is a recurring problem over the past 5 or 6 years anyway. The history of ownership is a long one. Equipment problems are, I believe at the hart of the problem with this Owner. If something fails, close the gates and start the slow repair process. The water looks as if it's still up from the fall! Posted on the gate is a phone number to call for information of to report a problem. "Sebec Hydro operator, 207 564-7566 or 207 343-2690

R.S.D.

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 09:57 AM

Tada!

http://www.modularsound.com/TwoFallsKingAir.mov

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 07:36 AM

Here's a good starting point.

http://sebeclakeassoc.com/dam-agreement.php

Gil

: Sunday January 24, 2010
: 05:54 AM

Eagles vs Loons

But we haven't seen any Loon chicks for 2 years due to hi water in June and July for the eagles to eat! I always have a nesting pair right by my dock each summer. The hi water floods their nest and the eggs get cold and die. The loons call sad for a few days when it happens.

If we wanted to get behind a better cause for "us" than politics, loud boats, etc . . . what about figuring out how the dam works and why it has been so off the past few years.

What is the history of the dam operation?

I'd like to know more about it.

-GW

ps: Dover Dozen - I hope you guys get your cannon back

: Saturday January 23, 2010
: 07:28 PM

RE: Old Map - The 1960's are not old to me, but I would like to know if there are any names assigned to camp lots. What are the plans for the map, or where can I go to see it? -History Buff-

: Saturday January 23, 2010
: 06:39 PM

The Bald eagle population is just booming on the lake in past few years! Not good for the Loon chicks however!!!

R.S.D.

: Saturday January 23, 2010
: 04:31 PM

Boo to the Political stuff on here and Yea to the lake stuff. Lets face it we all enjoy the the lake to get away from it all and this website is a great place to visit when we cant physically be at the lake. I live lakeside all but about 4 months out of the year and don't visit this site too often when I am living at the lake but what a joy this site is to me during the time I am away. I am thoroughly enjoying the new webcams setup in the Narrows not far from where I ice fish. Thank you Mike for the website and I would like to thank Steve and Ellen for sharing their view with us all as well.

Jim

: Saturday January 23, 2010
: 04:07 PM

The Red Boat was on the ice opening weekend the fishing was off how ever. This was by far the warmest opening I can remember in ten years.

If anyone could get our canon back they would automatically become an honorary member of the DoverDozen. PR-DoverDozen

: Friday January 22, 2010
: 07:21 PM

I was on the lake last weekend and noticed that a pair of Bald Eagles were nesting on the island near Ram Island.

Does anyone know how long they have been there?

: Friday January 22, 2010
: 04:57 PM

Attention Artists:

The Maine Arts Commission is making a call to all artists or artist-teams living in the United States to submit proposals to design, create and install artwork at Peaks-Kenny State Park in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Special consideration will be given to Maine artists. Total project budget is $20,000; submission deadline is Friday, January 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m..

http://mainearts.maine.gov/oppdetail.aspx?Id=8223

-Mike

: Friday January 22, 2010
: 02:25 PM

no more Air America, bankrupt?? More like lack of interest. Lake looks great, wish i was there.

: Friday January 22, 2010
: 12:26 PM

I think it was the enormity of the occurrence that precipitated the political outburst, but no more! Sorry Mike.. (and others that may have been upset)

: Thursday January 21, 2010
: 08:00 PM

Suggestion: Another political venue is, Twitter, Open a Twitter page and start following political issues or political people. The only challenge is the writer is limited to 140 characters per rant. You have to get right to it! Let's give Mike a break on the politics. Mike has set up two political sites in the past that eventually got a bit ugly. Ugly is fine elsewhere, but not fair to Mikes efforts. Lake stuff is best here, if possible.

"Turbinater" on twitter.

: Thursday January 21, 2010
: 11:20 AM

The Dover Dozen's cannon was taken but the local game warden last year. We as a group could not make it opening weekend. A couple of the guys did get to show up with little success. The red boat will be able to be seen the weekend of Jan 30th. Good luck to anyone fishing the lake and please be safe

: Thursday January 21, 2010
: 07:32 AM

If you want to get into political "discussions" check out the Portland Press Herald on line. Scroll down the right hand side to "What People Are Talking About Today" Plenty of people to spar with and all sides represented. Participants from all over, even one or two from Dover-Foxcroft.

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/home.html

: Thursday January 21, 2010
: 07:24 AM

I agree January 21, 0601AM the current political climate is way too popular as well as controversial and these postings have a way of completely taking over a site such as this...talk of the lake is much more benign and interesting for a lot of us, there are plenty of other venues for folks to express their political sentiments.

: Thursday January 21, 2010
: 06:01 AM

let's keep it about the lake, no need for politics here. been there, done that on last political guestbook.

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 10:28 PM

They are all here. No edits for many weeks. -Mike

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 08:38 PM

Looks like someone is selectively removing political comments ?? But not all political comments ??

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 06:36 PM

What does Brown propose to "improve" health care?

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 06:27 PM

I would like to correct one entry from Monday January 18, 2010 09:34 AM

Correction; It WAS Teddy's seat ! Thank you Lord. Good Luck to Senator Scott Brown !!

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 04:31 PM

The one thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner.

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 03:41 PM

Looks like a lot of snow fell on the lake maybe 8" or so?

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 02:49 PM

If you don't have bad times then you wouldn't appreciate the good times?

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 11:17 AM

If there were a God and he (she) were smart enough he wouldn't have let donkeys in power in the first place. What was he doing Nov 2008?

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 10:20 AM

I pray for divine intervention from God and I think He's hearing our prayers for this country! Thank you Lord For answering our prayers!

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 02:43 AM

Check out the RFS channel 2 at:

http://www.modularsound.com/rfs.html

Hear the Monson General Store 2009 stream or just play single selections.

Or check out some more stuff recorded in the cabin at Sebec(work in progress - rough tracks)

Take the Sebec Lake Poll too . . .

Enjoy

-GW

: Wednesday January 20, 2010
: 02:16 AM

RE:

Janyle

old map

Is it brown or green?

I assume it is a topo

the park was built around 1967-70 or so. I think the original spot for the park was near tims cove off sebec shores road. I hear then they found a better site in south cove where the park resides now.

I am so sad to see the park destroy the best natural beach on the lake, but I am happy more folk get to enjoy our sebec with the park. I really loved the old big south cove beach before the park arrived. Does anyone remember or have more accurate info?

-gw

: Tuesday January 19, 2010
: 09:45 PM

Scott Brown wins Massachusetts

: Tuesday January 19, 2010
: 03:17 PM

Well the polls in Massachusetts are pretty crazy. they are reporting traffic tie ups! Our polling place has usually a few people and ample parking... today you waited for a parking spot.

I also saw an older Policeman helping ladies with canes up and down the granite stairs. Shouldn't been such a surprise but it feels different (and GOOD)

I vote in every election simply because it is such a unique right. The sleeping bear is now awoken and it will be fun to see what happens tonight!

I hope God will bless everyone.

: Tuesday January 19, 2010
: 10:22 AM

I have an old map of Sebec Lake that dad gave to me. I noticed the date on the bottom is 1950. He said the map doesn't show Peaks Kenney because it wasn't built yet. I have two pieces that when taped together are pretty nice of the whole area. Dad left me a 3x5 card inside that I just found. We were in Norton Cove from 1965 till 1973 for two weeks every summer. Any thoughts on what I could do with the map. Bear Museum perhaps? Happy to share with ya'll. Janylee PS. See my new website at: janyleeelsa.tripod.com

: Tuesday January 19, 2010
: 07:23 AM

How did the Dover Dozen make out this weekend/We did not see the red boat/sled. Nor did we hear that falmous Cannon.

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 05:47 PM

re 1/16, 6:22 AM, I am not suggesting the eradication of coyotes. I just think at this moment and since the past 2 winters have been so severe the only animals in the area to benefit have been the coyotes. I think its in everyones interest to look at this more closely. The towns around sebec benefit from the money hunters bring in. If things continue the way they are many hunters will look elsewhere to hunt. I've been hunting around sebec since 1971 and i have never seen it this bad.

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 05:41 PM

Loud boat loud boat

How is it that you stay afloat

Your engine is big, powerful and loud

Guess we all know when you're around

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 05:35 PM

to 9:34AM, sounds like an American talking to me!! All people have to remember about this health bill is this: The dems want to screw 9 people to make 1 happy.(ratio-wise). Obama promised back in january 09, that all the negotiations between the parties regarding the health bill would be broadcast on c-span. Has anyone seen one minute of this promise?? Its always better for america to have a balance of power.

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 02:02 PM

When will the loud boat be put back in the water?

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 12:56 PM

how about that loud boat!

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 09:34 AM

RSD

I am a registered independent.

I will vote for Brown tomorrow. I do not like the methods used to get the Health Bill passed.

I ask the simple question:

If this is such a good bill, why is there complete separation in the parties? I have never found that something completely one sided is ever good. And the ability to discuss it is controlled by the Democrats (so there is no discussion).

I only submit that by having Scott change the balance, maybe there will be a discussion and a change in balance.

I did have a chuckle the other day with Martha saying that the health bill will be spending neutral. I can't think of a single program run by the government that did not increase spending.

I want to thank all the political phones calls.. must have been around 30-40... We need to be able to put a stop on the No-Call list...In the end, it was political terrorism invading our homes.

And we can thank Obama for flying up, spending 800K for the trip and tying up Boston traffic. I am surprised that they did not have a full memorial service to Teddy there, because we all know that IT IS TEDDY'S SEAT

America is one of the best countries in the world. I want to be able to decide how to spend my savings.

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 09:16 AM

I have never hunted and God has been kind to me to always have enough food on the table when I was young and as an adult.

I don't have a problem with folks hunting out of necessity but I don't understand the need to hunt out of sport.

Several times I shot at a skeet range and was a loader which I found to be a lot of fun. There was lots of skill and comaraderie.

The only time I went out with anyone was back in High School. Really good friends had their shotguns and we went out to hunt bird. After several hours, they had not shot so there was a chickadee in the tree and they turned it into dust, probably out of frustration. I looked very differently at those friends, because I did not understand.

The only time that the balance of life gets out of whack is when "MAN" is involved... We overbuild in areas, we "protect" one set of animals in the food chain by killing the predictor and then the balance is out of whack and we are not smart enough to look at why...

And I understand why we would protect. I am not sure I could stomach seeing an animal kill another one..but that is the course of life.

A non-hunting example is that we don't let small forest fires burn to get rid of the underbrush so when we DO have a forest fire, it desimates hundreds of thousands of acres. It is interesting that areas we are NOT protecting are never in the news because nature takes care of it...

I am enjoying relaxing at home and glad for the quiet winter time not running to the lake.... I am sure when we get those 60 degree spring days though, we will be anxious to open up.

Enjoy the quiet and look forward to seeing you this summer

tc177

: Monday January 18, 2010
: 09:16 AM

I have never hunted and God has been kind to me to always have enough food on the table when I was young and as an adult.

I don't have a problem with folks hunting out of necessity but I don't understand the need to hunt out of sport.

Several times I shot at a skeet range and was a loader which I found to be a lot of fun. There was lots of skill and comaraderie.

And I understand why we would protect. I am not sure I could stomach seeing an animal kill another one..but that is the course of life.

I am enjoying relaxing at home and glad for the quiet winter time not running to the lake.... I am sure when we get those 60 degree spring days though, we will be anxious to open up.

Enjoy the quiet and look forward to seeing you this summer

tc177

: Saturday January 16, 2010
: 07:42 PM

I noticed the Scott Brown paid add below. I took part in some campaign activity today, in northern Mass. A LOT of grass roots enthusiasm for Scott Brown!! Some people actually drove down from Maine today, Awesome! It appears Martha has Only paid union supporters bussed from location to location. NO enthusiasm at all. It's a two to one turn out for Scott Brown! I'm hoping for the best, it looks good.

R.S.D.

: Saturday January 16, 2010
: 06:22 AM

I'm a former Deer hunter, I hunted around the lake in the late 1970s and 1980s. Hunting is a wonderful sport.

This Coyote "Culling" bothers ME in that they are part of the "system" and do I know they are hard on the deer and other wild life populations, esp. with deep snow. Coyotes have a place like any other player in the food chain, do they not?

Jan 14th 8:40 am shot a 40 lb. pup out on the ice. When killing of an animal is required, and it is at times. It should be done with a degree of solemnity I think. I guess it's the dog lover in Me that objects so viscerally, MY dog is 40 lbs!

I'm open to a lecture as to why We benefit from a focused extermination of a particular species of animal in order to preserve another species of animal, so that people can kill them i.e. deer hunting.

I'm not writing in judgement of the practice, I personally think it's ugly business is all.

I'm not interested in starting a "slugfest" here I'm just expressing some thoughts is all. Thanks.

R.S.D.

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 05:37 PM

I see a red fishing shack over yonder. Smart move, not out to far from the camp.

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 01:02 PM

Thank for the ice information. Heading up tomorrow for the long weekend. My kids could not be more excited.

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 12:38 PM

Ice at the Castle outer channel marker is 11"

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 12:22 PM

Maybe keeping the population down in texas and pennsylvania is a good idea but I think the herd is hurting in maine, especially around sebec.

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 11:49 AM

I am at work right now (Friday January 15) and for a stress reliever I am enjoying watching the ice fishing activities on the lake! I smile every time I look at the latest snapshot.

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 11:47 AM

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 10:39 AM

Ice in narrows about 10 inches. Steve

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 10:13 AM

How thick is the ice at the Narrows?

: Friday January 15, 2010
: 10:13 AM

so how thick is the ice at the Narrows?

: Thursday January 14, 2010
: 11:07 AM

Mike, Great Time Lapse on Ice Out.

RG.

: Thursday January 14, 2010
: 10:03 AM

Shacks can be placed on the lake three days before opening day.

: Thursday January 14, 2010
: 09:22 AM

Black bears are known to eat as many deer fawns as coyotes, and maybe more. But bears support a valuable hunting industry of their own in Maine, so any predator-control effort falls on coyotes. "That's the political reality of it," Lavigne said.

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=261443&ac=PHnws

: Thursday January 14, 2010
: 08:40 AM

I shot a healthy 40 lb male coyote in 2008. Two dogs were coming across the lake with their eyes on a small herd of about 6 does on my lawn. Shot the lead dog about 20 yrds off shore. The other took off back across the lake. This was about 8:00 am. He wasn't much of a match for the 30-30. - Ed

: Thursday January 14, 2010
: 08:34 AM

Can fishing shacks be put on the lake before the legal start of the season?

: Thursday January 14, 2010
: 07:03 AM

Fishing doesn't open til the 15th

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 10:01 PM

Ice-Out Time-Lapse 2008 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbKtzbyjoeo (watch in HQ) -Mike

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 09:12 PM

Hows the fishing been? Heading up in a few

-Moose

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 02:47 PM

Scott - RIP

We love you!

-GW

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 01:51 PM

Shooting/hunting Coyotes is not an easy task!

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 01:34 PM

'cuz they help keep the deer population down.

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 12:44 PM

I heard that the coyotes were taking deer down all over the lake last winter. Why isn't anyone shooting those mangey rats?

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 10:03 AM

ok, good picture, -M

: Wednesday January 13, 2010
: 08:55 AM

Steve, no picture. -Mike

: Monday January 11, 2010
: 02:59 PM

Who is Red sea doo Steve

: Monday January 11, 2010
: 10:24 AM

The first day of legal fishing is Jan 15 Friday on Sebec Lake. Make your way out with test holes. don't go many way near the dam at the village or the inlets into the lake. Be very careful no mistakes The lake from Narrows Steve

: Monday January 11, 2010
: 09:46 AM

3 two adults, one toddler) killed snowmobiling in Middlebury Vermont on Lake Dunmore. The fire chief simply said that the ice is just not thick enough.

I pray that we have a safe winter on Sebec.

: Monday January 11, 2010
: 09:39 AM

Truck goes through ice on Maine lake January 10, 2010 08:57 EST

SMITHFIELD, Maine (AP) -- Maine officials are advising outdoors enthusiasts to check for thin ice after a truck carrying a Norridgewock man and his son went through the ice into a central Maine lake.

The Maine Warden Service says a truck operated by Linwood Ledger crashed through the ice on North Pond in Smithfield on Friday afternoon. Ledger and his son, Michael, were able to get out of the truck and the pond's icy waters without injury.

Officials say the truck is submerged except for plow on the front that got caught on the ice. Wardens say Ledger told them he assumed the ice was thick enough for his vehicle and that he had hauled a trailer with an ice shack onto the pond earlier in the day.

: Sunday January 10, 2010
: 03:43 PM

For those who may have known her, Elinor (Cunningham) Bartolomeo, born in Dover-Foxcroft and a long-time resident of Sebec Lake, passed away in November. She and her husband, Mike, spent every summer at the lake (South Shore), where they owned two cottages. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Keith and Arlene (Cunningham) Merrill, who were also summer residents at "the lake" (Cotton Brook Road) for many years. LC in CT

: Sunday January 10, 2010
: 11:48 AM

test

: Saturday January 09, 2010
: 07:55 AM

Underground Weather predicts a cold week. Think we'll be seeing fishing shacks near the Narrows by the 15th?

: Friday January 08, 2010
: 10:18 PM

test

: Wednesday January 06, 2010
: 06:15 PM

Saw a beautiful healthy fox today. Not many deer tracks around....so sad.

: Wednesday January 06, 2010
: 06:11 PM

LOVIN LIVING ON SEBEC LAKE!!!

: Wednesday January 06, 2010
: 04:49 PM

Steve:

I am mistaken, the book I have with your pictures in it is "Logging and Lumbering in Main" Donald A. Wilson.

Red Sea-Doo

: Wednesday January 06, 2010
: 04:33 PM

Hey steve: I was reading a book with some of your picture collection in it, "Tall trees, Tough men" By Robert E. Pike I have your book "Around Dover-Foxcroft" great pictures from the area.

I would love it if you could share some of your collection with us. I know you have posted some already. I love any history from the area. ;~)

Red Sea-Doo

: Wednesday January 06, 2010
: 03:13 PM

love seeing the birds in flight going for the feeder...so cute

: Wednesday January 06, 2010
: 10:39 AM

For those who plan to travel south to escape, temorarily, the frigid climes of Sebec, "south" had better be near the equator. Memphis T. 14, Caribou M. 31. Hey isn't that Al Gore guy from Tennessee? Hey Steve!

: Tuesday January 05, 2010
: 05:17 PM

If you don't see me for awhile, the wind was really blowing a gale and so I decided to lay down in the snow and make a snow angel. And now I can't get up. I think I am stuck here for the night. I can't help thinking there is a reason that I am down here. And so I have decided to make the best of it while in this humble position and look at the stars :) Frosty

: Tuesday January 05, 2010
: 02:35 PM

its the wind. once it calms down for a few days the ice will quickly thicken.

: Tuesday January 05, 2010
: 01:22 PM

Will Schoodic ever freeze? doesn't look like Sebec Lake is any too deep for ice yet either...hmmm..I know there have been winters where the narrows never freezes completely

: Tuesday January 05, 2010
: 11:04 AM

Pats 30 - Ravens 16 Bungles 27 - New Jersey Jests 20 Cards 40 - Packers 24 Eagles 23 -Cowgirls 22

: Monday January 04, 2010
: 11:53 AM

Looks like mother nature is taking care of the snow on the eaves. Gil

: Monday January 04, 2010
: 09:06 AM

greetings sebecers, happy new year. does anyone know how to get the ice off the lower lake cam?? see you at the lake, virgey

: Sunday January 03, 2010
: 12:11 PM

INSTEAD OF TWO FEET OF SNOW IT RAINED ALL SAT. NIGHT. WHEN IT FREEZES IT WIIL BE ICE CAKES WHERE THE THE DRIVE WAY MEETS THE PLOWED ROAD. WE HAD VERY LITTLE SNOW MAYBE 3 OR 4 INCHES BUT PLACES WERE BARE AND DRIFTS ARE HIGHER. TOO BAD IT DID'NT SNOW FOR THE SNOWMOBLES. FROM THE NARROWS . STEVE

: Sunday January 03, 2010
: 11:13 AM

Enjoy the global warming up there this winter.

: Friday January 01, 2010
: 07:02 PM

Happy New Year!

Ahhhh...snowwww. Gudda luv it! What a snowman lives for and what he dies for lack thereof (a wee sentimental and a tad logical :) Frosty

: Friday January 01, 2010
: 10:24 AM

Happy New Year to all who visit here and to all who spend time at the Lake.

In this new year may Mother Nature put forth a liberal number of sunny days and a very conservative quantity of mosquitoes, especially for those of us who neither worked for nor deserve free mosquitoes. :)

Thank you, Mike and Jan and Steve and Ellen, for providing these views of our lake.

Peace, prosperity, good health and good fishing to all!

: Friday January 01, 2010
: 08:13 AM

TC177, Happy New Year to you and Scooter too! Echo is loving the snow! Wish we could be up there to enjoy the big storm! TC187

: Thursday December 31, 2009
: 05:03 PM

We've added Borestone to the video set. Go to the Home page and click on Daily Videos near the top of the page. Probably we will switch over to Flash format. -Mike

: Thursday December 31, 2009
: 10:37 AM

Looks like you may be in for a whopper of a storn this weekend... 24" is what they are predicting at the Boston stations for Maine.

The storms were so much larger when we were kids!

Scooter wishes Echo a Happy New Year and may they encounter many new smells this year at the lake!!

Happy New Year. TC177

: Thursday December 31, 2009
: 10:15 AM

The temperature sensor's rated accuracy is +-0.5 degrees F. It is positioned about 10ft out and 3ft below the surface. Unless it freezes to the bottom it should always read above 32F +-0.5 deg. -Mike

: Thursday December 31, 2009
: 09:35 AM

What's Up With That . . . ?

Last year the ice in occurred at 31.9 degrees F. This year the water temp shows above 32.

Is it a new temp sensor and calibrated differently?

What's Up With That?

ps: flyers bruins should play at the "Narrows Rink" tomorrow

: Thursday December 31, 2009
: 05:54 AM

Maybe...hopefully.... we will get to experience an old fashioned blizzard like we had as kids... If we are really lucky we might even get snowed in for a day or two.... Make sure you have plenty of provisions to include adult beverages... kick back between shovelings and as the song says let it snow,let it snow, let it snow !!

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 06:59 PM

OOPS, Schoodic lake is iced over ;~) just checked the cam.

R.S.D.

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 06:54 PM

Is Schoooodic lake salt water ...not freezing.

Red Sea-Doo

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 02:17 PM

If we get the big storm we will have some great trail riding. Touge God.

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 12:07 PM

Big snow storm heading toward Sebec this weekend!

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 12:06 PM

Big snow storm heading toward Sebec this weekend!

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 08:43 AM

Schoodic Lake cam is great - thanks to Schoodic Lake George. -Mike

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 08:13 AM

"ice in" Steve

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 07:46 AM

Any thoughts about the new camera on Schoodic lake touge master

: Wednesday December 30, 2009
: 07:44 AM

any thought about the camera on Schoodic Lake. To me this is great. touge master

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 06:16 PM

Just think back only four short months We were basking in the sun & swimming in 84 deg. water. Actually, I recorded 86 Deg. water at My dock this year at one point. Things change!

Red Sea-Doo

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 05:07 PM

BRRRRR!

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 04:07 PM

Global warming is a bunch of psyco babble pap??

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 03:50 PM

So What'er yer thoughts about Global Warming Today ??

Do ya think it's for real ??

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 01:40 PM

The wind is blowing fifty MPH . The flag is out straight. The birds are on the feeders that hang at an angle from the wind. The wind is very loud . So if god is truly the wind ,as someone said ,he must be able to stop? I think he may have made an "ice in" on Sebec Lake but can not see because of the wind . Steve

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 12:19 PM

The poor cat... frozen solid mid-narrows.

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 11:59 AM

OH that poor flag pole

: Tuesday December 29, 2009
: 10:18 AM

Would the person who stole Borestone, please put it back.

I can see the other side of the lake but that is it.

: Monday December 28, 2009
: 01:29 PM

Wow - HD squirrel cam is amazing. On a Mac I can pinch in on the glass track pad with my fingers and see fantastic detail at a hi zoom in.

We need it for the Borestone shot. I bet you could see hikers on the summit.

: Sunday December 27, 2009
: 10:53 AM

Not sure who wrote that version "Nite before Christmas" But- Well down could be us - HAHA Hope you all had a good Christmas and have a Happy New Year.

Looks like the DoverDozen will be gathering on the lake around Jan.28,29,30, & 31. PR-DoverDozen

: Friday December 25, 2009
: 12:41 PM

For your entertainment: COPS the Star Wars version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI43mZwsXXU

: Friday December 25, 2009
: 10:25 AM

Merry Christmas to All. Hey Dover Dozen, you ever thought about being a poet? Good job and that is coming from a snowman who loves poetry. Be careful now, when you and the boys get on those snowmobiles, cause I am standing right smack dab in front of the camera, and I want to be around all winter :) Frosty

: Friday December 25, 2009
: 10:20 AM

Bill Merry Christmas have a good time in tenn. Steve

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 11:37 PM

Hope Everyone has a Blessed Christmas & a Happy & Healthy New Year!

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 08:58 PM

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Dover Dozen perhaps  'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Sebec  Not a creature was stirring, not even a the cat that crossed the narrows at ice in;  The stockings were hung by the woodstove with care,  In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would not encounter a bear;   The children were nestled all snug in their bunks,  While visions of X-Boxes danced in their heads;  And mamma in her LL Bean boots, and I in my couch,  Had just settled down for some,   When out on the lake there arose such a clatter,  I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.  Away to the window I flew like a flash,  Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.  The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow  Gave the lustre of mid-day to noises, hello . . . ,   When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,  But a rental car, and eight Dover-Dozen,  And with a little old driver, so lively and quick  I knew in a moment he wasn't a drinkin'.  More rapid than eagles over the rocks they came,  That rental car would never be the same;  "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, BudLight and Hertz!  On, Comet!, SamAdams! on, Avis and Blitzen!  To the top of the porch! to end of the hall!  Now line 'em up again, line 'em up again, line 'em up again all!"   As dry leaves that before the wild thirsts fly,  When they drink Scotch and beer, mount to the sky,  So up to the rim the glasses they filled,  With the car full of booze, and a great web cam too.  And then, in a twinkling, I heard down the hall  The filling and clinking of each little glass.   As I drew in my head, and was turning around,  Down the stove pipe the Dover-Dozen had came with a bound.  They were dressed all in Carharts, from their foot to their ears,  And clothes were all tarnished with ashes and beers;  A case of beer they had flung on their back,  And they looked like ice fishermen just opening a 6 pack.

   Eyes -- how they twinkled! all red and merry!  Their cheeks were like roses, and red nose like a cherry!  One's droll little mouth was drinkin a soda,  And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;  The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,  And the odd smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;   He had a broad face and a little round 5th,  That shook, when he poured it.  He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old designated driver,  And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of my thirst;  A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,  Soon gave me to know I had nothing to drink;  He spoke not a word, but went straight to the bottle,  And filled my glass; then turned like a jerk,  And raising my glass aside of my nose,  And giving a nod, down the hatch it flowed;   He sprang to his rental car, to his gang gave a whistle,  And away they all rode like the Dover-Dozen.  But I heard them exclaim, ere they drove out of sight,  "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good webcam."

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 04:16 PM

Hey Steve, Having a great time in Tenn. Got caught in Virginia storm because they don't have a clue about plowing. Say hi to Mike et al, Bill

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 04:06 PM

wow nice squirrel cam image today

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 03:35 PM

Ice in big lake melted. Too hot.

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 10:57 AM

Keep an eye out for Santa's sleigh as he flys over Borestone.

: Thursday December 24, 2009
: 09:31 AM

The Big Lake has a skim of ice almost to Bucks Cove aera. The temp is over 32 today. Nice day Steve

: Wednesday December 23, 2009
: 07:30 AM

The new camera on Schoodic Lake is Great. I have owned a camp on lake since 1987. This is a great way to see what conditions are. Jerry

: Wednesday December 23, 2009
: 06:50 AM

wow

canoe time lapse is awesome

Well what the heck, it's SebecTec!

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 09:11 PM

Ahem...thou must also trot past Canoodlin Point without a wisker being wet.

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 09:04 PM

Meow!

I just walked across the Narrows after my tea and toast and my furry but is dry.

Ice In

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 08:37 PM

Head on over to http://www.youtube.com/sebeclakewebcam and watch Rollin's canoe class build a canoe in six days. -Mike

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 03:35 PM

right now it appears snowing and blowing at all Sebec Cams,... but not Schoodic... crazy weather!

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 02:36 PM

Thanks for the camera on Schoodic Lake. Great Job

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 02:36 PM

Thanks for the camera on Schoodic Lake. Great Job

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 02:36 PM

Thanks for the camera on Schoodic Lake. Great Job

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 02:36 PM

Thanks for the camera on Schoodic Lake. Great Job

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 02:33 PM

12/22/09 I realy like the the new camera that was set up on Schoodic Lake. I have owned a camp there since 1987. This camera shows condition on the lake were as I always used Sebec camera for my information. Great Job

Jerry

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 02:33 PM

Jerry

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 09:52 AM

The small lake is "in" to just the Narrows and could be offically called that its iced over for of the season. Yes a cat could cross the Narrows. It happened at twelve o three A.M. December 22,2009 Steve P. S. no winners yet on ice in.

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 08:43 AM

...WINTER STORM WARNING...

STEADY SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE REGION BY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY. THE SNOW MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES TONIGHT AND INTO WEDNESDAY.

STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE AREA ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM 10 TO 20 INCHES. -Mike

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 06:45 AM

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=28407

here's a web cam for ya

: Tuesday December 22, 2009
: 06:14 AM

me thinks a cat might be able to walk across the narrows later today . . . say around tea time-

: Monday December 21, 2009
: 09:06 PM

Hey guess what? Frosty's real happy we had a snowstorm. And I really love that Merry Christmas sign! And I have been "pledging my allegiance to the flag." I am over yonder here in the woods, oh my the stars are so pretty at night. Do you see me? I have my own fish shanty this year. And so, when the lake freezes I am going to get it all set up and do some serious fishing. Frosty's always wanted to catch a salmon, but no one ever believed that I could be anything but a snowman. But, even snowmen can dream :) Frosty

: Monday December 21, 2009
: 08:09 AM

The wind doesn't seem to want to stop. Ice out today or tomorrow? Gil

: Monday December 21, 2009
: 07:53 AM

The wind was strong laat night and is still blowing. The bowling ball to Parkards is out. The small lake is in but may be out if all the ice can get though the Narrows today. Steve

: Monday December 21, 2009
: 01:38 AM

Remember - Ice In is on 12/22 just past 4pm; Tea Time

Welcome to Wintah

-GW

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 10:45 AM

Yeah, but you might want to try a candlepin ball instead of a 10-pin.

:-)

Gil

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 10:41 AM

Steve, see if you can roll a bowling ball across the narrows or better yet roll one to Packard's Landing. -Mike

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 09:46 AM

Ain't that a beyootiful sight, shoar to shoar ice and a Merry Christmas sign ta boot, thank ya so much, A Merry Christmas to all and a very Happy New Yee-ah

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 09:42 AM

Is the Cat wet ?

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 08:16 AM

The lake has a skim of ice as far as I can see from the Narrows. At Bog brook it looks the same way. The flag is pointing down the lake it may not hold if the wind or God comes up. Remember God is the wind. The storm is not coming to the lake today .The middle of the week one is coming to an already white Christmas here. 2 low flying jets came flying over the Narrows Friday and Sat. Just like summer. Steve

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 08:12 AM

hmm almost official ice in? close..

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 12:52 AM

FYI:

2ft snow sat night at the jersey shore - 1 more foot predicted before it stops

Is it goin to Maine too?

: Sunday December 20, 2009
: 12:52 AM

FYI:

2ft snow sat night at the jersey shore - 1 more foot predicted before it stops

Is it goin to Maine?

: Saturday December 19, 2009
: 12:56 PM

Steve, I will add to the accolades! Nice Job on the sign and the page.. It's even chilly down here in Apopka, Fl. this morning, only 57 currently. Have a blessed Christmas and a Healthy New Year! RG.

: Saturday December 19, 2009
: 12:27 PM

Love the sign!!!Thank you Steve!!!!Merry Christmas to you and yours also God Bless You and your Familey

: Saturday December 19, 2009
: 11:55 AM

Love the Merry Christmas sign! Merry Christmas to all and lets all pray for a blessed 2010 for all America!

: Saturday December 19, 2009
: 08:16 AM

A lot of slush is going througt the Narrows this morning headed east.A real warm day at the lake, I had the sunroof opened on the ride into town this morning. Can we call ice out in the small lake Mike? Merry Cristmas. Steve

: Saturday December 19, 2009
: 07:46 AM

Even now it looks like it's going to get blown away. -Mike

: Saturday December 19, 2009
: 07:44 AM

The Today's Images east view shows some ice forming during the first few images (be sure to refresh the page). Those images are 5 minutes apart. The movie will be made from images taken every 30 seconds. It will be interesting to see what tonight's time-lapse movie will show. -Mike

: Friday December 18, 2009
: 04:27 PM

Boston and southeast: *** GROWING CONFIDENCE ON SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM SAT NIGHT INTO SUN *** NOAA

: Friday December 18, 2009
: 02:08 PM

God is in the wind.

: Friday December 18, 2009
: 09:37 AM

Steve, don't forget your sunroof. Sometimes a little draft can come in through there too.

Schoodic Lake George

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 06:56 PM

R.S.D. is out of the water for the year. Oct.31st was enough thanks.

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 04:21 PM

Almost time to light up the coal stove Steve. -Mike

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 04:09 PM

Wild day at the narrows today. The wind is blowing so hard that water is coming off the lake and blows hundreds of feet down the lake. This has been going on day and night for the last 3 days. A loud roar of the wind is constant. We just had a power surge that turned off the TV and the computer. Had to reboot. The rocks on the shore have 18 inch ice cap from the water being blown on them. the back yard is litered with falling limbs. The temp.is hanging around zero. I had to roll up the passenger side window on the car for the first time on ride to town this morning. If this weather keeps up I may have to roll up the drivers side and put on a coat. Steve

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 03:04 PM

Wow,... the lake is rolling in all different directions this afternoon.... time lapse ought to be pretty cool today?!

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 01:24 PM

12:30pm..you're heading up this weekend...please give report when you return..are you intim's cove or south cove?

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 12:30 PM

How much snow is on the ground? Heading up there this weekend

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 12:00 PM

Check out the ice at about 8:58 (am) on the 12/16 time lapse. Looked pretty thick as it slid by.

Schoodic Lake George

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 11:15 AM

For those watching the lake this AM, 17 Dec 09, when the air temp. is much lower than water temp. any evaporation appears as "smoke", or condensed water vapor. It was extraordinary at sun-up today with the strong NW wind. Myself, I'm headed south for awhile - not chicken - just gotta see the grandbabies at Christmas. Have a blessed Christmas all of you on Sebec.

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 08:01 AM

I believe that is called is "sea smoke" -MM

: Thursday December 17, 2009
: 07:59 AM

RSD

.6F... time for swim!

: Wednesday December 16, 2009
: 11:47 AM

J P I left it running. cant you hear it ?Tim

: Wednesday December 16, 2009
: 11:42 AM

Merry Christmas everyone! OH that poor flag pole. The wind is crazy lately. Steve better ask Santa for a new pole as it looks like it's being stressed yet again today.

: Wednesday December 16, 2009
: 09:28 AM

The NOAA weather discussion talks about a "HISTORIC SNOWSTORM LATE SAT INTO SUNDAY..." for SNE

: Wednesday December 16, 2009
: 07:43 AM

The temperature...is...dropping...

: Tuesday December 15, 2009
: 07:44 PM

Hey Tim, Are you keeping my Baja nice and warm til Spring. That through hull exhaust needs to stay @ a certain temp in order to be nice and loud for Summer!Thanx JP@The Cedars (Happy Ho Ho's Sebec Lakers)

: Tuesday December 15, 2009
: 02:32 PM

RSD, sorry to hear that.

: Tuesday December 15, 2009
: 01:49 PM

RSD

Sorry to hear of your cousin. Hope you have wonderful holidays!

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 07:56 PM

To anyone who knew him, My cousin Bruce Gerrish passed away on Sunday. Bruce was kicked by a horse and was killed instantly. Bruce was the son of the late Hap Gerrish, whom many of you do know.

R.S.D.

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 02:27 PM

Steve, I think I turned the camera off by mistake. -Mike

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 09:08 AM

Wow! Beautiful shots up there this morning! You guys are the Sebec Lake Currier and Ives.

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 07:57 AM

Mike you might still be right ?? 12/16 ???

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 07:53 AM

The ice is you see is a lot of snow trying to get through the Narrows. The wind is up and may clear the Narrows. This is what we need for ice in. Snow, no wind and very cold temps for a long period. It always starts with ice in the narrows and works its way up the big lake and down the small lake

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 07:21 AM

Mike

Your temp probe might show 38 now underwater, but the surface temp must be closer to 31.9 . . .

12/22 - ice in

: Monday December 14, 2009
: 07:20 AM

Mike

Your temp probe might show 38 now underwater, but the surface temp must be closer to 31.9 . . .

12/22 - ice in

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 07:27 PM

Ice in 12/16/09. Flag looks good. Thanks Steve & Mike too! Sebec is my home page.

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 01:39 PM

can see which way the wind is blowing The same flag is back up the pole. The metal part at the top of the pole wore out and was replaced. It was hard getting the pole down because it frozen into cement We had torch the pole to heat the pipe it was set in.

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 12:49 PM

Either that or someone stole the pole! gil

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 10:53 AM

I think Steve is putting up a new flag? -Mike

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 10:23 AM

Point to Ponder

I have just done a close reading of one of the web cam pics, the one with a flat calm at 10:19am. And I got to thinking, if one were to toss a penny into Sebec Lake, how far would the ripple that it creates travel?

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 10:01 AM

hey - zoom the cam in on bucks cove and borestone for a bit before the storm

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 09:30 AM

Is that a opacle allusion Steve or does th flag pole have a kink inar. Peers if theys ice in SeeMoar cove anyone ready to catch a lunkar?

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 08:13 AM

GW, I need to reformulate my guess, obviously not today... ice-in will surely be someday this week. -Mike

: Sunday December 13, 2009
: 06:29 AM

remember-

Ice in this year will be 12/22, 4:17pm

a little past tea time . . .

-GW

: Saturday December 12, 2009
: 08:28 AM

Come on back, Frosty. Better bring a life vest, and maybe seasickness pills, if you come today.

: Saturday December 12, 2009
: 05:10 AM

Iced in perhaps on 12/25/09 I have reports of 12" to 16" of snow at the lake!? ...true? R.S.D.

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 05:47 PM

Ice in guess 1-10-10

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 04:22 PM

I was just wondering if you all mind me coming back to Sebec Lake this winter? That is, if you all don't mind pretending that I really am a snowman :) Frosty

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 03:52 PM

OOOOH, OOPS, JUST NOTICED Steve's flag rescue after I had panic attack and said it was gone...thanks Steve!! Mike any still pics of those morning waves handy? They did look huge. good seadooing weather!

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 03:49 PM

THE FLAG IS GONE - between 2 and 3:30 today the flag flew off it's mast on narrows web cam....upsetting to think of a flag on the ground or sunk in lake...(unless by chance owners took it in). but that wind was wicked. :(

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 02:38 PM

Webcam Narrows .The wind is blowing so hard that the flag pole bent and the metal bolt at the top that pole wore out and flag and all ended up in the lake. I was able to retrieve all and will put it back on less windy day.The waves are forty feet apart Steve

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 11:31 AM

Wow, looks like ocean size rollers going through the narrows this morning. -Mike

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 10:49 AM

Playing a long shot. Ice in Jan 5, 2010

: Friday December 11, 2009
: 08:50 AM

The ice in report from the Castle from CMP meter reader. there is ice out to the the first bouy at Wilson Stream .White caps in the Narrows .Mike you are a little off on your date. The ice wiil be in Jan. 2, 20010. Steve

: Thursday December 10, 2009
: 04:05 PM

I will still go with 12/22 for Ice in

The ice needs to be thick enuf so kittie does not go swimmin

: Thursday December 10, 2009
: 10:04 AM

You are welcome. Incidentaly, if your web page does not refresh the webcam image try Crtl+F5 combination. That will force a cache refresh. -Mike

: Thursday December 10, 2009
: 09:55 AM

Mike,.. What you have created here,.. with all the web cams and information,.. is absolutely fantastic...Thank You!,.. Thank You!....

: Thursday December 10, 2009
: 09:20 AM

I predict ice-in overnight Saturday-Sunday Dec 13. -Mike

: Wednesday December 09, 2009
: 11:11 PM

Sounds good to me Gil. Tim

: Wednesday December 09, 2009
: 04:10 PM

Ok- a couple of days of cold weather turning warmer followed by spring thaw on April 1. No ice - in therefore no ice-out (Woops, I got spring fever already!) Gil

: Wednesday December 09, 2009
: 12:29 PM

Snow started at lake today . 8 to 10 inches are forecast . All schools and events are closed at noon. The river on South Street in town is frozen in. But the lake has a way to go before ice in? Steve

: Tuesday December 08, 2009
: 08:12 AM

OK - a couple of days of cold and strong breeze to chill the water surface, then a calm day and night and we should see ice in.

I say by 12/22

-GW

: Saturday December 05, 2009
: 09:24 AM

The canoe building elves look very busy this morning. Thanks for sharing the shots of these craftsmen in action. Beautiful canoes guys! ~L

: Friday December 04, 2009
: 09:43 AM

wow, that's cool Mike, beautiful canoes.

: Thursday December 03, 2009
: 01:19 PM

Watch a Maine craftsman building a canoe: http://www.sebectec.com/woodencanoe/canoecam.htm

Northwoods Canoe Co., Atkinson, Maine

-Mike

: Thursday December 03, 2009
: 09:00 AM

Heavy rain today at the lake. This amount of rain can make the lake rise 8 to 10" in the next two or three days. The wind is blowing hard up the lake . Steve

: Wednesday December 02, 2009
: 03:56 PM

9:20am thanks for the info on the dam. it needs to dry up, up there.

: Wednesday December 02, 2009
: 09:41 AM

Hi. Tuned in at 9:30am. The pictures as seen through the webcam could be a postcard. I feel as though I am right there on the lake. And I loved the moon's awesome reflection on the lake last night. And if the pictures get any more precise, well then, we might just be in heaven. Have a great day on the lake if you are there, or just viewing it through a camera lens.

: Wednesday December 02, 2009
: 09:20 AM

The gates are wide opened and water is flowing over the dam at the Village. All the rivers are like this as it has rained about everday for the last 3 weeks.

: Wednesday December 02, 2009
: 08:34 AM

The water looks higher than it should be for winter...are they not letting any more flow out? they should....same old story.

: Wednesday December 02, 2009
: 07:28 AM

unfortunately, yesterdays time-lapse with moonrise was a flub. -Mike

: Wednesday December 02, 2009
: 05:10 AM

is there a time lapse of the moonrise?

: Monday November 30, 2009
: 02:02 PM

Well yeah, it's tough having a spot on the most beautifull lake on the planet ;)

: Monday November 30, 2009
: 10:02 AM

Could someone explain to me how Sebec Lake gets those awesome blue colors in and around the lake and sky at say 7am this morning and then all of a sudden at around 10am it goes to a misty gray color. I have been pondering this. And I got to thinking that God's beauty has no boundary.

: Saturday November 28, 2009
: 08:48 AM

: Saturday November 28, 2009
: 08:47 AM

: Friday November 27, 2009
: 08:09 PM

. . . darn cranberry farts . . .

: Friday November 27, 2009
: 03:39 PM

ICE IN? Watched the national weather this morning - it was cooler in Tennessee than in Caribou. Now we all know Al Gore is from Tenn., so I hope this dosen't mean no ice at Sebec before February. There is no ice in the small ponds of Bowerbank yet, so I'm guessing no ice on the lake 'til second week of January.

: Thursday November 26, 2009
: 08:29 AM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! We have a lot to be thankful for. Miss Echo will be eating plenty of turkey today. tc187

: Thursday November 26, 2009
: 08:04 AM

HAPPY THANKS-GIVING DAY I plan to give a lot thanks today Thank you

: Wednesday November 25, 2009
: 07:34 AM

Friday November 20,09:59 PM 2009 Janylee The camp is along the left shore looking out the origanial web cam looks toward ram island. PR-DoverDozen

: Tuesday November 24, 2009
: 07:38 PM

To the November 16 writer of "Maine twang" Well, I just wanted to say that I so much enjoyed the Maine dialect and it is even more funny when read out loud. Got a real kick out of the entire piece and cracked up at "doan spose" :) I can hear my uncles from downeast. Whoever wrote this is real good at it and I had a good laugh. Thank you.

: Tuesday November 24, 2009
: 09:22 AM

Yes, Congratulations, Foxcroft Ponies!

Interesting thought, allowing non resident property owners some representation in the town government.

: Monday November 23, 2009
: 04:29 PM

Congrats to the kids at DF!

When we used to go to Wellfleet, Mass , the town had stickers when you bought your beach sticker (the beach stickers had Gun-To-Your_head prices), there were white stickers with a oyster shell on it. You paid $5 per sticker and it was a college scholoraship program for a couple students in town.

Nice idea... Something the DF parents may want to think about and have either the local businesses or the library sell them... nice and easy and a way the summa folks can contribute.

Wellfleet was a very interesting place. There was lots of money and lots of big mansions... but the summer folks there asked if they could have some voting rights at town meeting. Well the locals got all concerned because they figured the summer folks would vote schools down, but to everyone's surprise, the summer folks wanted to protect their property value and wanted the local kids to get a good education. Most of the local kids moved away so the local talent did not exist to start high tech businesses.

The town voted in a representative form of voting because you can only be a registered voter in one location.

Well mole season is here... go to work in the dark, go home in the dark.

: Sunday November 22, 2009
: 08:54 AM

Echo is crazy girl,(17 Mo. old Springer Spaniel) She's back home now on the couch at the moment, but wishing She run like the wind on Tim's cove rd. Camp is really the only thing that can wear her out ...even then? Thanks for the shout out for Echo.

R.S.D.

: Saturday November 21, 2009
: 09:26 PM

Last year ice-in was based on a cat at Mike's camp hence the reference to wet cat/Wet Dog

Sebec fun: A special Hi goes to Echo! A lovely little energetic pup that has starled me more than once in the morning when she runs by the camp and all you see is a black flash... Made me jump a few times thinkin some while animal is rummaging around.

: Saturday November 21, 2009
: 08:12 PM

I want to put out a big "Congratulations" to Foxcroft Academy. Even though the didn't win today against Dirigo. They made us Sebec Lakers proud. I had a privilege to see them play today in Portland. Awesome season guys! JP@The Cedars

: Friday November 20, 2009
: 09:59 PM

Dover Dozen, Hi. Yes, it was near Peaks Kenney. Us kids used to walk there. Dad thought it was great to see it again in your pictures (Gallery). Thank you. Janylee

: Friday November 20, 2009
: 05:59 PM

OK, how about this . . .

Ice in is when a squirrel can walk across the Narrows if it chose to do so.

. . . huh?

we'll use the Narrows cam to see . . .

OK?

: Friday November 20, 2009
: 09:59 AM

That sane person would have to be a wise man over fifty years old with a snowmobile. He has to be drug free and sober. Only those need to apply for the job.Steve

: Friday November 20, 2009
: 09:43 AM

The problem with calling ice in is hard to to do because the lake is long and there is no way of checking the in part. Maybe someone with a plane could check it out hourly. We could have Dow Air Force in Bangor do this for a project. Maybe a better contest would be when a sane person could go from Bucks Cove to Pine island.

: Friday November 20, 2009
: 09:13 AM

Janylee McGlinchy Wednesday November 18, 2009 01:02 PM

Hi if in fact we are talking about the same place the camp is not in the narrows but in along the shore near Peaks Kenny entance. PR-DoverDozen

: Thursday November 19, 2009
: 05:00 PM

Anyone want keep track of a Sebec Lake ice-in contest? If someone would like to do that they can keep track of the entries and will have ftp access to sebeclake.net for posting the ice-in guess list as a text or excel file. Send an email to admin@sebeclake.net

-Mike

: Thursday November 19, 2009
: 09:24 AM

ICE IN 2009 = 12/22/09 4:34pm

THAT IS ALL

-gw :)

: Wednesday November 18, 2009
: 09:23 PM

Janylee, thank you and all the best.

-Mike

: Wednesday November 18, 2009
: 09:10 PM

I like the poem.

: Wednesday November 18, 2009
: 02:37 PM

A short verse by Fred Washburn. Dover foxcroft poet.One snowflake never blocked a road, One raindrop never drowned a road, One breath could not keep you alive, One bee could not fill a hive. One little seed can't sow an acre, One bread loaf doesn't make a baker- But unless I am an awful liar, One match can set the world on fire!

: Wednesday November 18, 2009
: 01:36 PM

The webcam is pointed from the south side of the Narrows to the north side of the Narrows. The red camp is you see is on the shore that goes into Seymour cove. The cam is from the red camp in in the Narrows. Steve

: Wednesday November 18, 2009
: 01:02 PM

Dover Dozen, Hi. A little question. If you read this today, will you tell me where Esther Adams cottage (the red one) is located in the webcam pictures? As I look at the Narrows, things look really familiar. Course me and dad fished in there and I caught that big salmon at seven.

Mike, Oh how pretty are the pictures today. If they get any better well then, we might be in heaven :)

Hello to all "Sebec ahs" from Saint Augustine, Florida. Home of the first permanent Christian settlement. My favorite place to sit and where eagles are nesting at the top of the Great Cross. Sweet. I am doing missionary work, presently. Or at least I would like to think that I am. This is where the good Lord has me right now, to do his work. But, you know what is sad? there are a lot of homes here without a family. And I got to thinking, perhaps there wouldn't be so many homeless, if they could find each other. And if I had my way, I would come to Sebec and live in the woods, like Henry David Thoreau :) Janylee McGlinchy

: Wednesday November 18, 2009
: 07:12 AM

wet dog is worse..the water is still in the low 40s...I'm thinking 12/20..... KJ

: Tuesday November 17, 2009
: 04:56 PM

I think the cats have probably gained weight so I am thinkin 12/14... I hate the smell of wet cat!

: Tuesday November 17, 2009
: 10:47 AM

Ice in this year....? how about,... mmmm,... ahh,... 12/10/09....?

: Monday November 16, 2009
: 01:02 PM

Hows tah deea huntn goin.

: Monday November 16, 2009
: 11:53 AM

Twant be long fore ice in, farm ponds n bogs aready startin to skim ovah, doan spose there'll be skatin on Thanksgivin like there was when I was a whippa snappa

: Friday November 13, 2009
: 09:54 AM

I think your message is why I like New England so much.

I am glad not to be driving 4.5 hours each way each weekend to visit camp. It was wonderful during the summer and fall but it is now time for holidays. In January and February, it will be time for rest and a bit of shovelling of snow. In March, we will begin to chomp at the bit because the snow will recede and we will begin thinking of camp. In April, we will all chant ICE OUT...ICE OUT.... and start asking questions about the Tims Cove Road... and in May, we will all come back together to enjoy Sebec for another summer and fall with our friends and relatives.

I think NOT having access to Sebec is an important part of enjoying Sebec.

All together, lets start to chant

ICE IN ICE IN

and many thanks to Mike and Steve for giving a glimpse of Sebec when we can not get there... Next year may be the year for a Tim's Cove camera.

: Friday November 13, 2009
: 07:25 AM

Ice very soon!

: Thursday November 12, 2009
: 02:44 PM

amazing 2:39pm....all 3 webcams...the WHOLE lake is glass...never seen that before...I'm never going to make it through the winter...I miss it so much already.... :( KJ TC187

: Tuesday November 10, 2009
: 05:30 AM

dover theater webcam cool. thank you! love having all these cams to see where I'd rather be....

: Monday November 09, 2009
: 08:07 AM

Nice one: http://www.sebectec.com/webcam/cam1/0012.jpg

: Monday November 09, 2009
: 07:59 AM

Dover-Foxcroft webcam: http://www.centertheatre.org/dovercam/webcam.htm

-Mike

: Saturday November 07, 2009
: 10:34 AM

Sebec Lake In the days when June is Blooming, Then my heart is light and gay, For I never have to wonder Where to pass a pleasant day.

When I've finished with my garden And i've laid away my rake, Then I head my old jalopy For a day at Sebec Lake.

Just to go and view its beauty, Or perhaps to wet a line, For Sebec Lake is no stranger To that old bamboo of mine.

I have told my share of stories Of the fish that got away, Sitting by the fire with cronies On a rainy, rainy day.

I have met a lot of people Visiting for far and near. Once they summer at Sebec Lake They come back year after year.

Lets us always make them welcome As our sisters and our brothers. Summer days are best remembered When you share them with others.

From The Narrows, this poem was written by Fred Farrington Washburn before 1959. He lived in Dover Foxcroft on Lawrence Street.

: Friday November 06, 2009
: 04:49 PM

To the Historian,

Thank you. I enjoyed reading your passage. I would live there, if only for the farming and the old fashioned lifestyle. I do think that life was simpler then and there was a sweetness about it. I do hope that people are making use of the good soil. I have always thought that it would great to have a big garden and use it to feed people.

Gil,

Thank you for your most kind sentiments regarding the boat ride and all. So sorry to hear that you were in the hospital. I pray that you are much better. Dad was in Brigham in 1972 for his "work up" in order to prepare for the donation of his kidney to my sister Lynn. Dad left me with some maps of the lake, I wonder what I should do with them? I'll check the date and get back to you all.

Mike,

Thank you for that beautiful "time lapse video" on the day my dad was laid to rest. It seems that the day began with an awesome stillness out on the lake and then I saw a light mist of rain and fog come up, like a storm coming, you know when it's time to pull in the lines and get back to the dock quick and then all of a sudden the sky turned the most beautiful blue hue and there were these white puffy clouds and I got to thinking about heaven and about fishing and about my dad, sweet. Janylee McGlinchy

: Friday November 06, 2009
: 01:07 PM

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

: Friday November 06, 2009
: 07:35 AM

I'm breathless looking at the webcams 7:33am...there aren't enough words...and I'm stuck here in Sucks-achusetts....

: Friday November 06, 2009
: 07:04 AM

I like the snow views this AM

I found this online - interesting:

Dover, the shire town of Piscataquis County, is situated midway of the southern border, having the Piscataquis River on its northern side. It is bounded by Foxcroft on the north, Atkinson on the east, Sangerville on the west, and Garland, in Penobscot County, on the south. Withee Pond, two miles long by half a mile wide, is the principal body of water. The area of the town is about 22,444 acres. The surface is uneven, but not hilly. The prevailing rock is granite. Dover is one of the best townships ot farming land in the county, having a large extent of interval, and few lots not under cultivation. Potatoes, corn and grain are cultivated with success.

The township was purchased of Massachusetts about the year 1860 by Hallowell and Lowell, of Boston, for Charles Vaughn and John Merrick, of Hallowell, from whom present titles are derived. Mr. Merr- rick, in 1836, built a meeting-house on Bear Hill, and gave it with 20 acres of land to the Methodist society. He also gave the land which constitues the park at Dover village.

Abel Blood was the pioneer in making clearings. Sometime before 1799 lie purchased a tract of land a mile square; and in the following June he came in with seven men. They were obliged to make the way from Norridgewock, a distance of fifty miles, on foot, excepting about fifteen miles at the start. Having made openings they returned. The first permanent settler of Dover was Eli Towne, of Temple, New Hampshire, who moved in with his family in 1803. Thomas Towne, who soon came to reside with his son Eli, had been a Revolutionary soldier, and was a mighty hunter; and many are the stories told of his contests with moose, deer, bear and wolves. On one occasion he fired upon and wounded a bear that was swimming across the pond. As the animal approached the shore the dog swain out and attacked him. Bruin seized the dog and plunged his head under water; upon which the veteran soldier and hunter rushed in, and seizing the bear’s head, thrust it under water, crying out fiercely, “ Drown my dog, will you !“ The bear was soon overcome and the dog rescued.

Paul Lambert came in with his sons in 1808, having purchased 500 acres of land. in 1810 Deacon James Rowe moved his family in. Other settlers of this early period were Lyford and John Dow, Allen Dwelley, John Spalding, Peter Brawn, Jonas Longley, Mr. Fifield, and the Chamberlains. Zachariah Longley, the father of Jonas, had been a fifer in the Revolutionary army. Nathaniel Chamberlain was famous for building “ X bridges,” and was once called to Ohio to build one there. In 1811—12 Paul Lambert put up an excellent set of frame buildings, and in after years his seven sons settled around him.

In 1812 the township was organized as Plantation No. 3 ; and in 1822 it was incorporated as a town under its present name. The warrant for the first town meeting was issued by Justice Joshua Carpenter to Abraham Moor; and the meeting was held at the dwelling-house of Joseph Shepard. Eli Towne was chosen clerk, D. Lambert, E. S. Greeley and Eli Towne, selectmen.

Colonel J. Carpenter and Eben S. Greeley built a saw-mill on the Moor priviledge about 1822. Thomas Davee, in 1821, put up a store and a potash-factory at Dover village. He soon after put up saw-mills on the falls below Brown’s mills, but after the dam was carried away in 1830, they were taken down. A plot was made of the present village territory about 1823, and Charles Vaughn constructed a dam and canal in 1826, putting up a grist mill upon it which had three sets of Stones, with a cleaner for wheat. The first miller was Mr. Sewall Cochran, who for forty-four years honestly took toll of grain raised thirty miles around. He at length became owner, but finally doffed his miller’s coat and sold to the heirs of Hon. S. P. Brown. A carding and clothing-mill was also erected by Mr. Vaughn on this canal in 1827; and in 1836 it was changed into a woolen-factory. In 1840 both mills were burned. The woolen mill was soon rebuilt, and S. P. Brown, who had before superintended the business became the owner. In 1867, just before Mr. Brown’s death, he built a large brick mill, which is still in operation. It has six sets of machinery and employs seventy-five hands. A new fiouring mill had also been built, and both were run by S. O. Brown & Company. The two mills have been estimated at $150,000. Other manufactures at the village are carriages, boots and shoes, harnesses, pumps, trunks, tin-ware, etc. At East Dover, on the Piscataquis, is a wood-pulp and pasteboard mill; and on Black Stream, at Dover South Mills, is a lumber-mill. Dover village has its streets shaded with maples and elms from five to fifty years of age, and is one of the neatest and prettiest places in the State. It is connected with Foxeroft village, on the north side of the river, by a bridge 265 feet long, so that the two appear as one village. The Bangor and Piscataquis Railway is the chief transportaton line.

The “Piscataquis Observer," published in Dover by Edes and Barrows, is the only paper in the county. It is independent in politics, and fulfils its office in an excellent manner. The Piscataquis Savings Bank, located at Dover, on November 3, 1879, reported deposits and profits amounting to $58,663.25.

Among former esteemed citizens of Dover may be mentioned Thomas Davee, Calvin S. Douty, Mordecai Mitchell, S. P. Brown, John G. Mayo and Thomas S. Pullen. John H. Rice was three times elected to Congress while a citizen of Dover.

A Baptist minister, Elder N. Robinson, was settled by the plantation about 1820. In 1822, EIder William Frost, a Universalist preacher, was residing in town. The Methodists, Baptists, and Free Baptists now have church-edifices. Dover has sixteen schoolhouses, valued at $6,400. The valuation of estates in 1870 was 675,000 In 1880 it was $574,943. The rate of taxation in 1880 was 2 per cent. The population in 1870 was 1,983. In 1880 it was 1,687

: Friday November 06, 2009
: 06:33 AM

Winter Wonderland at Sebec!

: Friday November 06, 2009
: 06:33 AM

Winter Wonderland at Sebec!

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 07:44 PM

Hello Gil

Good to see that you are back, We hope all is well!

R.S.D.

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 02:49 PM

that seymour cove webcam shows the snow coming down so beautifully...as it has the trees in background not too far away....oh man I wish I was there

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 02:31 PM

Dear Janyleee , I just learned of your father's passing and I am so sorry I didn't get to give him his boat ride. I have been in Brigham and Womens Hopsital in Boston since Setpmeber 13 and just returned home yesterday - a long time away from Sebec Lake. Hope you can make it to the lake this summer. Gil

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 12:25 PM

wow, now we need webcam in Tim's Cove..any volunteers?...

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 11:56 AM

Hey Mike and others,.. It's been a while since I checked in,... WOW this site keeps getting better and better,... Thanks for all you do,...SH

oh,.. I posted a few new photos in my Picasa site, wheeling and stuff,.. nothing spectacular

I really like the older photos and now need to make time to visit the museum... Thanks again!

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 08:32 AM

The new webcam is in the Narrows looking to the north shore . the Seymour Cove area. This is the narrowest part of the lake.

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 08:02 AM

I think I'll have to add another monitor, I have so many great web cam views it's hard to decide which one to watch! Thanks Steve & Mike.. (:-)>

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 07:42 AM

where is that webcam and what is it pointing to...direction? etc... it's very cool...love all 3

: Thursday November 05, 2009
: 07:03 AM

3 cams now . . .

I wonder what is next?

: Wednesday November 04, 2009
: 11:56 AM

Yes, all in God's time.

: Monday November 02, 2009
: 09:16 PM

People, check out today's time-lapse video. I would say it's one of the better ones.

http://www.sebeclake.net/sebeclake/sebeclake.wmv

-Mike

: Monday November 02, 2009
: 06:22 PM

Oct.31st went in for a Halloween swim in Tims cove. ...It was short swim however. Water temp reading 48 deg. Wife took pics, Me holding a plastic Jack-O-lantern while in the water. Stupid fun.

R.S.D.

: Monday November 02, 2009
: 04:41 PM

Dear Sebec Lake friends,

Dad was laid to rest at 3pm today in Pleasant Cemetery in Eliot, Maine. And I was looking at the webcam picture of the lake around 4:00. For some reason, the picture seemed to me to be perfect today. And there was a stillness about it, like when you sit by the window in your cabin with your cup of coffee and the woodstove's going and you look out on the lake in all its stillness and ponder life and then you see one loon swimming all by himself. And then you think about how God cares for that one loon, just like he cares for you...

My Dad, a Tribute My dad was laid to rest at three The time Jesus was on the tree He'll lay next to my sister Lynn She was an angel, never sinned It was the year, 1972 When dad gave the ultimate sacrifice One of his kidneys so that she might live So it seems proper at this time Their graves lie side by side All is done, in God's time. -Janylee McGlinchy

: Saturday October 31, 2009
: 06:43 PM

Steve Rainsford, is that really you out there .... and an author???!!!

Sue Geikie (nh.geikie@myfairpoint.net)

: Saturday October 31, 2009
: 05:36 AM

HI All:

Monson General Store summer/fall 2009 recordings are available online streaming at:

http://www.modularsound.com/RFS2.m3u

28 song stream

enjoy

-GW

: Friday October 30, 2009
: 07:53 PM

Ok, back working again. Installed Windows 7 and apparently that reassigned an IP address. -Mike

: Sunday October 25, 2009
: 05:02 PM

Janylee

Our thoughts are with you and your family . . .

-GW

: Sunday October 25, 2009
: 10:47 AM

Dear Janylee, May the memories of your father and the grace of God carry you through this difficult time. JH

: Saturday October 24, 2009
: 02:23 PM

To my Sebec Lake friends,

Dad had always wanted to come up to the lake one last time. And I tried to "lure" him up there by telling him about the new museum. And Gil had offered a boat ride. However, we never made it. And there is a message there. Never wait. Mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July. At this writing, she is doing well. I was with them from Aug-Oct. Dad had always told me that I could come home. Long story. We hugged and I got in my car and we waved goodbye. I drove back to Florida. One week later, he died. He had called me three times that day trying to make sure that I had a birthday present, for my birthday was the next day. And I was running around trying to find a job and a place to live. We were very close. He understood my pain and suffering. Though, he did not actively attend church, he knew that I loved Jesus and went every Sunday. I will not be present for his services tonight and tomorrow. I do not think that my heart could bear it. And I know that dad will understand. Janylee

: Friday October 23, 2009
: 06:40 PM

Janylee I'm very sorry for your loss. I remember You have written about your Dad, on the lake in other posts. My thoughts are with you.

R.S.D.

: Friday October 23, 2009
: 02:57 PM

Janylee, my grandmother had a camp on Sebec Lake and took me fishing all the time as a young girl. When she died 9 years ago I was privileged to be able to write and deliver her eulogy. It was filled with stories of things that happened on Sebec Lake. I hope Nana's showing your Dad some good fishing spots in heaven. Diane

: Thursday October 22, 2009
: 01:34 PM

Janylee, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad he sounds like a wonderful man and farther. I’m sure he will occasionally troll the narrows of Sebec hooking a salmon or two. PR-DoverDozen

: Thursday October 22, 2009
: 12:50 PM

My dad, Harold Roy Cloutier, Sr. of Kittery, Maine died on October 19, 2009. He spent many summers with his family on Sebec Lake between 1965 and 1972, renting a cottage owned by Esther Adams. When we went trolling from his Starcraft, he was the captain and I was his first mate. And one day, I caught a 4 1/2 pound land locked salmon. I hooked it with a homemade mooselook wobbler that was made by dad. And he let me bring it in. I was only seven years old. I had spent two months up in Maine with my folks but had returned to Florida. He called me three times on Monday wanting to make sure that I had a birthday gift. He died that night. I miss him, but I know that now he is fishing in deeper seas. Janylee McGlinchy *His obituary is posted online in the Portsmouth Herald and the Fosters Daily Democrat.

: Thursday October 22, 2009
: 12:50 PM

: Thursday October 22, 2009
: 11:51 AM

Snow on the ground this morning at Chesuncook Lake. http://www.chesuncooklakehouse.com/webcam.html

: Wednesday October 21, 2009
: 10:48 AM

: Tuesday October 20, 2009
: 06:22 PM

A rabbi, priest and minister were boasting each was best in converting the faithful to thier respective religions. They even said they were so good they could convert a Maine black bear. A week later they were comparing notes: the priest said he found a bear, taught him to say the rosary, and he was to take communion Saturday PM; the minister said he found a bear next to Sebec Lake and gave him a full imersion babtism, and he is joining the church Sunday morning. They found the rabbi badly mauled with bear scratches all over him being loaded into an ambulance. They asked, what happened? He said, guess I should not have started with a circumcism!

: Tuesday October 20, 2009
: 06:20 PM

: Tuesday October 20, 2009
: 06:02 AM

I uploaded some new pictures. Look in GW's gallery at the end. Some fall shots and other.

Enjoy

-GW

: Tuesday October 20, 2009
: 05:06 AM

The economy is so bad Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.

: Monday October 19, 2009
: 05:16 PM

: Monday October 19, 2009
: 07:37 AM

That camera is only rated to -5F.

: Sunday October 18, 2009
: 11:10 PM

Just left Tims Cove and it was snowing,very pretty.

: Sunday October 18, 2009
: 07:31 PM

I just installed a security cam at camp, Bushnell "trophy-cam" $199.99, customer reviews are good!http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0068193418846a&type=product&cmCat=netcon&cm_ven=netcon&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=cabelas%20game%20cameras&cm_ite=netconIt's up and running, I'll keep you posted. A bit complicated to set up, however the the pics. are awesome. Hiding it is the FUN part, be creative. If people mess with My stuff this year, the Sheriff gets the time and date stamped photos :)

A.K.A. Covert camera

: Thursday October 15, 2009
: 03:05 PM

Steve, thanks for the close up of Borestone, can almost touch it....headed up to camp this weekend, weather supposed to be beautiful up there and crappy here in Mass...should be quiet in Tim's Cove...mmmmm

: Thursday October 15, 2009
: 02:26 PM

Sounds like a good opportunity for a "Stake Out" with a 270 and a 10 Power scope. It seems there is no end to the chaos and disrespect of the law. Even worse there is little respect by some of other's personal property. Hope they find the cowards.

: Wednesday October 14, 2009
: 07:33 PM

Last week, 12 camp break in's at Ambajesus lake http://findlakes.com/ambajejus_lake_maine_vacation.htm remember to lock your doors when leaving this year!

R.S.D.

: Wednesday October 14, 2009
: 12:52 PM

Thank you for sharing the majesty of Borestone Mountain on the webcam ~ it is a delight to see everyday from my teacher's desk in Savannah, Georgia!

: Wednesday October 14, 2009
: 09:42 AM

RE CRAZY WEATHER

see, the new weather buttons do work

that was just me messing around

I like the tight borestone folliage web cam shot too

29 degrees this am. Folliage just post peak

I close camp this week.

-gw

: Wednesday October 14, 2009
: 09:38 AM

Check out 5lakesLodge.com you will see snow on Katahdin.

: Wednesday October 14, 2009
: 08:32 AM

Tuesday was the first day it snowed. Sightings at KI.Barnard and on Charleston Hill.

: Tuesday October 13, 2009
: 09:26 PM

Dover-Foxcroft doctor saves life after visit to DC: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/125113.html

: Tuesday October 13, 2009
: 01:11 PM

Climbed Borestone this weekend for the first time. Absolutely beautiful with the foliage!

: Tuesday October 13, 2009
: 07:02 AM

What a crazy weather weekend. I think someone was playing with the weather buttons because we got crazy winds on Saturday, and blue sky, calm, rain, blustery winds on Sunday.

Monday was beautiful blue sy but brisk.

Today snow?

: Monday October 12, 2009
: 06:56 PM

We drove out to Lake Onawa on Saturday to see the Rail road trestle, WOW It's high, what a view. I tried to "Google" the elevation. The results say 130 Ft. Anyone have other information, looks higher.

: Monday October 12, 2009
: 01:33 PM

We watch the lake here in Tenn!

: Saturday October 10, 2009
: 07:00 PM

Looking at the lake-cam at 6:40ish. Is that a flying saucer to the left, or did someone leave one of those solar lights on?

: Friday October 09, 2009
: 03:07 PM

We have a new SebecTec webcam operating at Cape Porpoise Lobster.

http://www.CapePorpoiseLobster.com

The link to the cam is about midway down their page where it says "View Cape Porpoise"

-Mike

: Friday October 09, 2009
: 10:45 AM

Thanks Mike, it looks great!

: Thursday October 08, 2009
: 08:00 PM

It may not be pesky kids but friends pulling a prank...

: Thursday October 08, 2009
: 01:24 PM

Is there a way to keep pesky kids from changing the weather at the narrows? Are there parental weather controls? I'd hate to be trolling the narrows for salmon on a nice day and have it suddenly turn to snow!

: Thursday October 08, 2009
: 10:34 AM

I think it is based on the square acreage of the section of lake you are in...

The narrows is not much area so they can change every 15 minutes while Greeley -> Sebec is large so you can only change once every 4 hours and the big lake is in the middle with a 2 hour change.

I am curious of multi-users trying to change the narrows at the same time...

: Thursday October 08, 2009
: 09:51 AM

How many times can we change the weather in 24 hours?

Someone from bowerbank told me that I could only select the weather once every 24 hours on the weather page.

Is that true?

: Wednesday October 07, 2009
: 04:16 PM

XML to Weather.God.Com

With temperature control, we can control Ice_In and Ice_Out also...

I volunteer to be the test engineer...

: Wednesday October 07, 2009
: 01:37 PM

do you use FTP or HTTP to talk to the weather ?

: Wednesday October 07, 2009
: 12:25 PM

We'll see what we can do. It's not as simple to control the weather as it sounds.

-Mike

: Wednesday October 07, 2009
: 11:29 AM

yes

I want weather control web buttons too!

: Wednesday October 07, 2009
: 09:35 AM

Mike,

Can you add a set of radio buttons on the website that will turnoff the rain and produce sunshine?I am not looking for anything extravelgant with slide bars with % of cloud cover... a simple radio set of radio buttons

Rain Partly Cloudy Sunshine

will do...

thx

: Wednesday October 07, 2009
: 09:35 AM

Mike,

Rain Partly Cloudy Sunshine

will do...

thx

: Tuesday October 06, 2009
: 02:47 PM

The picture of the house on the point of the Narrows brings tears. My family lived in that cottage for many years before my father sold it to live in Texas year round.

Thanks for these wonderful cameras, pictures and website.

Drew Daubenspeck P.S. Not sure it is a cottage any more, I understand it is now a year round house.)

: Tuesday October 06, 2009
: 12:26 PM

Just wonderful! That's one of my favorite camps on the lake! Love the different views! Please keep them coming! Thank you. JH

: Monday October 05, 2009
: 03:51 PM

The power went off and webcam was down this afternoon. Because the wind is blowing the flag was out straght and blocking the trees by Seymour Cove. So I turned the camera up the lake.I will be moving the camera to get the best images from the Narrows.In the near future we will have two views from the Narrows at the same time. Maybe one on Borestone all the time and one that's going to be out front of Rainsford camp.This new format will allow changes as the seasons go by. Steve

: Monday October 05, 2009
: 01:25 PM

You can thank Steve and Ellen for the view of Seymore Cove and the flag. And of course Mike too, for starting the webcam.

: Monday October 05, 2009
: 12:58 PM

Love the webcam view with the flag and it shows the beautiful foliage - makes me want to head to camp! Thanks Mike for doing this - when I have time at work I always check the webcam to see what I am missing at the lake. Patty From the Edgerly Camp

: Monday October 05, 2009
: 10:58 AM

The webcam view is so gorgeous it makes me want to cry! Why do I have to be sitting at my desk looking at it instead of actually being on the lake?? <SIGH>

: Sunday October 04, 2009
: 01:42 PM

Love the new angle of the lake! Now I can look into my father in laws cove where he has his camp! Great fun!Thank you

: Sunday October 04, 2009
: 12:38 PM

OK.

The new foliage camera angle is good!

now . . . how about that foliage time lapse?

is sebectec up to the challenge?

I'd like to see from now thru when the leaves fall off . . .

: Sunday October 04, 2009
: 12:18 PM

thank you Steve... that is beautiful with the American Flag...love the fall

: Sunday October 04, 2009
: 11:53 AM

Today the Narrows webcam can not get through the mist to see Borestone. I turned the camera accross the Narrows to the Seymour Cove. where the tree are in color. This will be a better view when the sun returns . I will leave it here for a few days to see if it works out. Steve

: Saturday October 03, 2009
: 08:38 PM

The lake is beautful this time of year and very quiet. I love it.

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 07:19 PM

We have an idea to have another webcam showing a woodsy scene. Keep watching... -Mike

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 06:34 PM

It's so amazing to look at the web cam everyday from my home on the west (left) coast and see the season change on the lake. It really shows how quickly the year goes by! With blessings from God I'll be back to camp sooner than I think!

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 05:14 PM

Took a boat ride around the lake. The lake seemed sad and forlorn with no human activity. The loons, however, far outnumbered the boats I saw (mine and one other). Good time of year, but hurry back next spring you people from away. I even miss the "loud" boat.

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 11:56 AM

Hey Mike:

Can you zoom in the image for bit so we can see the far shore's foliage?

;)

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 11:38 AM

re: Friday October 02, 2009 10:30 AM

" . . . hired an outfit that has run the dam in the past"

perhaps we will have loon babies again next summer!

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 10:32 AM

9:55a

In Dover-Foxcroft near Greeley, 2000 seems to be the number. In Bowerbank, the numbers are 200 -400 and in Tims Cover $1000-1600 is what I hear. Similar size properties.

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 10:30 AM

I was just told that the folks that run the dam hired an outfit that has run the dam in the past. They are lowering the dam so we won't have problems next spring....

I have a sailboat to pull at Greeley next weekend which may be problematic.

: Friday October 02, 2009
: 09:55 AM

Hey, what do you all pay in sebec lake taxes and what do you get for your $

: Thursday October 01, 2009
: 09:26 PM

Very smart to consider Bowerbank very nice, (low taxed) part of the lake. Taxes can actually go down! The very best of luck to you.:~)

Red sea-Doo

: Tuesday September 29, 2009
: 12:52 PM

WHAT? You don't want a camp in Dover-Foxcroft! ? ! Naming our camp "The Golden Goose"

ok, ok, I'll be good.......... :(

: Tuesday September 29, 2009
: 11:03 AM

Thanks 08:28 I'll look at the website!

: Tuesday September 29, 2009
: 08:28 AM

to 12:01 PM , Sunday, Sept 27 Poster: "any camps for sale on the Bowerbank side of the lake?"

Google: realtor.com and type in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.

Several camps for sale in Bowerbank.

I tried to copy the address and highlight it for you but my computer won't oblige today.

: Monday September 28, 2009
: 03:51 PM

I don't get it? Who would want LARGE mouth bass over a Small mouth or a salmon. I've hooked quite a few Large mouth bass, and they suck as a game fish. They fight like hooking some weeds. they won't even get very big this far north.

No fun at all.

: Monday September 28, 2009
: 07:54 AM

Illegal Fish Stocking on the Rise: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/122646.html

: Monday September 28, 2009
: 07:54 AM

Illegal Fish Stocking on the Rise: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/122646.html

: Sunday September 27, 2009
: 12:01 PM

any camps for sale on the Bowerbank side of the lake?

: Friday September 25, 2009
: 02:12 AM

: Thursday September 24, 2009
: 02:52 PM

: Thursday September 24, 2009
: 02:03 PM

White caps in tne Narrows . One small boat with 3 men fishing this morning. The snow birds are heading south,

: Wednesday September 23, 2009
: 04:31 PM

A lot of the trees are showing yellow and red leaves around the lake and on roads to DF. Could it be long a befor the frost is on the pumkin? Steve

: Tuesday September 22, 2009
: 03:33 PM

Summahs ovah.

: Tuesday September 22, 2009
: 01:10 PM

I love getting into this site. Its great. Fritzie Melcher, Bingham, Maine

: Monday September 21, 2009
: 12:36 PM

The water is so clear on Mike's camera you can see the bottom along the rocks ! Wish we had water like that in Florida.. But then where would the Gators Hide ?? RG.

: Sunday September 20, 2009
: 08:06 PM

Very BIG water on Saturday, Sea-Doo became very air born many times, a lot of fun! I don't recall bigger water than in South cove, perhaps 4ft.+ awesome.

R.S.D.

: Thursday September 17, 2009
: 10:31 AM

Gil's big day . . . ?

: Monday September 14, 2009
: 09:16 PM

Thank you. -Mike

: Friday September 11, 2009
: 08:24 PM

Pictures are Great Mike ! Thanks ! Now I understand the coment re; Hobie Cat needs a sea anchor!

Congratulations on the example you all set on this site..

RG. Apopka

: Friday September 11, 2009
: 04:53 PM

lets see .sunny day ,calm water,good friends, boat made of wood.yep life at sebec lake is good. Tim.

: Friday September 11, 2009
: 03:07 PM

JP... brought me back to my rides in large ChrisCrafts on Lake Winnipesaukee as a kid!

Saw you over at RSD and the boat is handsome with a wonderful roar.

Have a great fall..

Bob

: Thursday September 10, 2009
: 10:40 PM

yep.. Thanks Tim Awesome boat! Nice to see you J.P.

R.S.D.

: Thursday September 10, 2009
: 09:12 PM

Hey Tim, Thank-you for the ride in one of the "Classic" Loud boats in the 1950's. I had a blast!! It was also nice to talk to a fellow guestbooker "RSD". Have a great fall season "Sebec Lakers". Boy if all labor days could be as beautiful as this one,we would all never want to go back to reality. I Love Loud Boats!!JP@The Cedars

: Wednesday September 09, 2009
: 10:02 PM

The evening picture of Borestone - just beautiful.

: Wednesday September 09, 2009
: 10:46 AM

RE: Sailboat Race

next year the Hobie Cat should drag a bucket!

: Wednesday September 09, 2009
: 09:21 AM

Mike, The suspense is killing me !! Who Won ??

: Tuesday September 08, 2009
: 12:36 PM

Thanks to everyone for a lot of fun sailing in Saturday's regatta, and it was nice to meet you all at Olin & Wilma's afterwards.

Regards,

Marty Brown Rick Maurice 110 #405

Peg Romano Party Boat/Tow Boat

: Tuesday September 08, 2009
: 06:18 AM

Have the official results been posted and confirmed from Saturdays race?? Pictures can come later !

: Sunday September 06, 2009
: 10:06 PM

Thanks Olin Sawyer for organizing the sail boat race. Great job and we will have some photos posted soon. -Mike

: Sunday September 06, 2009
: 03:04 PM

: Friday September 04, 2009
: 10:38 AM

I love all the web cam views!

Go Mike Go

: Thursday September 03, 2009
: 04:01 PM

Sept 10 -13.

: Thursday September 03, 2009
: 09:24 AM

Can anyone tell me when the FLY-IN on Moosehead Lake is this year ? Thanks

: Thursday September 03, 2009
: 08:28 AM

Mikes fan club will be out in full force taunting his competition on Saturday!

Go Mike Go! The other boats are S L O W.

: Wednesday September 02, 2009
: 01:32 PM

I would like to add my words of appreciation to Tim Merrill for the great job he has done with the Bears House Museum. Lots of great stuff and pictures. From someone who has been coming to "The Lake" since the the Mid 30's; Thanks Tim and Barbara. L.C. in Ct.

: Monday August 31, 2009
: 09:21 AM

Even this far in advance, the weather looks good for Labor Day weekend.

: Sunday August 30, 2009
: 11:08 PM

white caps again?

One can only hope...

: Sunday August 30, 2009
: 05:23 PM

Any interested sailboat race participants, Please call 564-0131 to talk to Olin Sawyer. The start/finish line will be east of greely landing and wind dependant. Exact location will be determined around 11:30am and will be marked by a 19ft Glastron commitee boat and a 14ft aluminum boat. Turn bouy will be near the narrows. Race starts at 1pm.

Mike, Olin is at camp all week without internet access. Perhaps you could reference the phone #? B. Sawyer

: Sunday August 30, 2009
: 04:50 PM

We have five participants and a possible sixth. The starting point I believe will be near the beach at Greely's Landing. That might be wind dependent. Please go to here: http://www.sebeclake.net/htm/LaborDaySailboatRace.htm for more info and to register with Olin Sawyer if you would like to join us. -Mike

: Sunday August 30, 2009
: 01:46 PM

Has anyone heard how many participants will be in the sail boat race on Saturday? Last year there was only two, hope this year there is more. Where is the starting point?

: Friday August 28, 2009
: 09:03 PM

Glad to see the Guestbook is back up ! RG

: Tuesday August 25, 2009
: 03:24 PM

Before we acquired our camp in Bowerbank, Deer Point was one of our favortite places to visit and swim (ledges on one side, sand on the other). We stayed no longer than an hour or two so others could enjoy those spots too. No need for a fire if you bring a cold lunch. It's a beautiful spot - a rare gem.

: Sunday August 23, 2009
: 09:28 PM

To any and all of you Sebec lake junkies, You really MUST take the time to stop into Tim Merrill"s Bear's house museum. you won't believe it. A LOT of very interesting stuff!! It's a small building, but lots of stuff to see! What a nice effort Time has made, really nice exhibit, well worth seeing. You can't take it all in, in just one visit. I've got to go back. Thanks Tim for your effort.

R.S.D.

: Sunday August 23, 2009
: 09:08 PM

Fire Permits would be required at any time, even at "home". Deer point is now owned by Willimantic, it is donated land. Lets not spoil a nice place to go, Users hopefully will use some judgment. Please pick up after, that would be nice. I agree, who needs a self appointed fire czar? If a situation looks bad, make your phone happy and call a local fire official. It will be handled properly that way.

R.S.D.

: Friday August 21, 2009
: 03:13 PM

4:32 Fire Czar- If your that concerned call someone who can actually do something about it, hiding the wood and making the rocks happier is not going to do it.That was about as useful as your post here.

: Friday August 21, 2009
: 02:55 PM

I don't like to think that we now have "Fire Czars" on Sebec Lake.

: Friday August 21, 2009
: 04:32 AM

To the folks who built a fire place on the lake side of deer point:

STOP ASAP!

I saw you had recently set 2 fires rings there. One in back and one in front. Do you have fire permits and permission from the land owner? I think not. Open fires are not allowed anymore with out landowner permission and open fire permits. Yes, years ago we had permission "to be careful with fires", but no longer. One small spark and good by Deer Point as we know it especially after the hot dry week we've had.

I landed after you were there swimming today, I found the fire place kindled with wood and bark for your return later this evening? Sorry, I had to remove the tinder and fireplace. I put the rocks back where they are happier.

I noted your boat too - this is your warning; Please, no fires - have one at your home, not Deer Point.

Thank you.

- - - Very concerned lake resident.

: Thursday August 20, 2009
: 03:33 PM

Thanks, that's the kind of music we like to hear ;) -Mike

: Thursday August 20, 2009
: 10:53 AM

Thank you for this wonderful web site! It allows me to connect with the lake I love so much even while I;m across the country!

: Thursday August 20, 2009
: 09:36 AM

Mike, Your efforts are appreciated !

Thanks, RG

: Thursday August 20, 2009
: 08:57 AM

Nice view of Katahdin this morning:

http://www.5lakeslodge.com/webcam.asp

-Mike

: Thursday August 20, 2009
: 08:23 AM

RG, we shut that camera down for two weeks. It should be back by Labor day. -Mike

: Thursday August 20, 2009
: 07:55 AM

Mike, Wassup with your view?? RG

: Wednesday August 19, 2009
: 02:51 PM

I'm looking for the individual who has, or did have the float plane near the Tim's Cove area of the lake. I took a few good pictures (and one great one)on a July evening in 2007 while you were aloft for a few minutes. I recall that it was a short flight. Probably to view the sunset. I'd be happy to share the pictures. Ed Dame 564.8658 or 339.9531

: Wednesday August 19, 2009
: 12:55 PM

GW - Thanks for the advice! We are city folk and don't have much exp fishing. Yuck...small frogs? Will leave that one to my husband. -Daphne

: Wednesday August 19, 2009
: 11:01 AM

RE: Where are the bass?

I would try down deep when it's hot. Also the lunkas feed at dawn and dusk.

Try fishing with live small frogs as bait and fish the jordan island channels by the hazard markers. You WILL connect with bucks cove's bully smallmouths. Just have to be early enough in the AM. Another great spot is at the white hazard marker by the castle.

-GW

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 06:32 PM

Please don't use the guestbook for anonymous complaints. Thank you, webmaster Mike.

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 04:06 PM

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 03:20 PM

Dear Fishermen(and Women), We tried fishing all over the lake this past weekend...no nibbles. Where are the bass? We could not find them....just got a nice sun burn. Was it us or the warm weather? Any tips?

Daphne

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 02:57 PM

Hey 1:45 take exception if you want, My attitude is based on Our treatment by local people, on and off season. It,s as a rule, dismissive to just crappy. Let's not go crazy on this, let it go.

Moovin on.

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 01:45 PM

Re: Tuesday 5:31 Many of us "fine" local folks take exception to attitudes such as yours and you wonder why local folks take exception with people from away!!

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 12:39 PM

How I'd love to live on lake year 'round but still have mortgage and no work up there..*sigh*

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 12:07 PM

re: Monday 10:13, we do own a camp on the lake now to get my husband to retire!

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 09:05 AM

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 09:01 AM

: Tuesday August 18, 2009
: 05:31 AM

It would be nice to move here year round, if only to guard My stuff from some of the fine local folks :)

: Monday August 17, 2009
: 10:13 PM

re: "I want a do over"

I know the feeling

I finally resolved it by buying and moving here!

: Monday August 17, 2009
: 07:34 PM

This is killing me! Looking at the web site each day here in California. My family and I were at Sebec the month of July and the weather was a little "trying" now each day the weather is beautiful! It's just not fair!!!! I want a do over!!!!

: Monday August 17, 2009
: 08:32 AM

BC, thanks for the design and cut, that was quick! Looking forward to the weekend, again, already. RSD

: Monday August 17, 2009
: 07:55 AM

RSD, Many thanks for your help with seadoo.. Design is done, cut tonight bc

: Sunday August 16, 2009
: 06:13 AM

Has anybody found a purple and white O'Brien World Team slalom water ski? We lost it in the area around Brown's Point. You can call me at 997-3378 or just drop it at Packard's gas tank if that would be easier. The kids and I would REALLY appreciate it. Missy

: Friday August 14, 2009
: 09:34 PM

We decided NO TV. Movies on the DVD is it. Camp is time to re-onnect to your loved ones and let the idiots of the world report on the same story, every 7 minutes for days on end.

Scrabble... rummicubes... card games...and sit and watch the water rise in the lake....

I will miss the red sox games though...

: Friday August 14, 2009
: 07:31 PM

For what it's worth...I have had DirecTV at camp (Bowerbank) for several years. I usually deactivate the receiver in the fall and turn it on again in the spring. I don't know if you could do that if you didn't have other receivers on your account as I believe you have to sign a contract for a certain number of months. I have 4 other DirecTV HD receivers at home so I've never had a problem. Gil

: Friday August 14, 2009
: 05:04 PM

So what is the easiest way to get TV again at the Lake. We bought a digital converter and still nothing. Can you get a satelite and only have it turned on when you are going to be there? Any info would be good. Thanks

: Thursday August 13, 2009
: 08:33 PM

Mike, Here is another link to the Kennebunkport area. This is a live cam overlooking Cape Porpoise Harbor. It's well monitored and provides a great view of the Cape Porpoise, Me. Lighthouse and Harbor. (It just happens to be across the street from my brother's house on Pier Rd. Enjoy, / Rich G. (Apopka, Fl.)

http://www.thewrightgallery.com/web_cam.html

: Thursday August 13, 2009
: 07:12 PM

SI'm aware of the camera angle however sometimes I am not in control of the angle, maybe see a star tonight ;)

Now see here the latest addition to the SebecTec webcam family - Kennebunkport Beach Cam: http://www.kennebunkbeach.com/webcam.htm

-Mike

: Thursday August 13, 2009
: 02:57 PM

Mike, looks like your webcam angle is heading skyward

: Thursday August 13, 2009
: 01:41 PM

Check out http://www.5lakeslodge.com/webcam.asp right now... now that is Maine! -Mike

: Tuesday August 11, 2009
: 07:49 PM

To Steve Rainsford:

What a fabulous album! Now that is a piece of history. How fun to see how it was "back in the day" Thank you for sharing.

N.A. Sebec Lake Fan

: Tuesday August 11, 2009
: 07:09 AM

We have seen that picture of the Cedars, boy how things have changed since 1902. Maybe someday a picture of our new and improved 2009 picture will someday be shown in another 100+ years. Thank-you JP@ The Cedars

: Monday August 10, 2009
: 08:31 PM

Note: copy and paste that link into your browser.

: Monday August 10, 2009
: 08:30 PM

The Cedar's - 1902: http://picasaweb.google.com/Borestone/SumnerChaseSebecLakeAlbum_III?feat=directlink#5367222130339181346

: Monday August 10, 2009
: 08:24 PM

Watching the parade go by was loads of fun. The cristcraft (wooden) looked fabulous from shore.

Many thanks for some wonderful entertainment before dinner!

: Monday August 10, 2009
: 08:24 PM

Watching the parade go by was loads of fun. The cristcraft (wooden) looked fabulous from shore.

Many thanks for some wonderful entertainment before dinner!

: Monday August 10, 2009
: 05:18 PM

Thanks to all that made Bowerbank Days so enjoyable. I counted 28 boats in the boat parade. See you in five more years. JP@The Cedars

: Sunday August 09, 2009
: 09:53 PM

7:19 a.m.

"ship pond stream"

: Sunday August 09, 2009
: 07:19 AM

Can anyone tell me the name of the river that feeds into Buck's Cove? And any information on access or fishing up above the falls?

: Friday August 07, 2009
: 07:56 PM

Additional info about the fireworks was in the local paper. There was not enough money to have the fireworks at the commerical complex because of the amount of powder it took to get the shells high enough for everyone to see. So the fireworks company suggested they could save $12K at the lake because they would be shot lower.

So even though my local friends grumbled, there was a really good reason to have it at the lake. They were fabulous and absolutely grand to see so many boats on the lake...

To one fellow, "some" of the lake folks are part of the whole community but some are not...

I am sorry to hear that some of you have had breakins... we all work hard enough to have just a little piece of heaven!

Have a good weekend

: Friday August 07, 2009
: 07:13 PM

Wild weather today, no?

: Friday August 07, 2009
: 04:19 PM

See the Photo Gallery for a new set of photos from Steve Rainsford. Wonderful photos Steve, thanks for sharing. -Mike

: Friday August 07, 2009
: 01:38 PM

Coming soon in the Photo Gallery. Images by Summer Chase photographer at his camp near Greeleys Landing 1900. Steve

: Friday August 07, 2009
: 09:08 AM

The Maine Appalaciation Trail Club (MATC) http://www.matc.org is looking for volunteers to help work on a project re-build parts of the Chairback Gap lean-to on the AT up near Katahdin Iron Works the weekend is Sept 11 (Friday) - 13. They are looking for any and all volunteers to help for any or all days. There are a lot of materials to tramp in (lumber for a new bunk floor, new roof); most of that to be done on Friday so assembly can be done on Saturday and Sunday.

Contact Laura: flyrodflight@systemfolder.com or visit the Maine ATC site http://www.matc.org for more information.

-Mike

: Thursday August 06, 2009
: 09:25 PM

music lovers check out JohnnyA.com He's great! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3mvkZ6mVk&feature=related

: Thursday August 06, 2009
: 08:48 PM

9:14 Aug 6th, I live in a place that crime is not directed at a group or a class of people. Are you defending camp breaks and vandalism...? Yes I live in a city in Mass. but I have been a victim of crime more here on Sebec lake, that at My winter home. Nice Huh?

You asked.

: Thursday August 06, 2009
: 08:38 AM

: Wednesday August 05, 2009
: 09:14 PM

August 4 8:25 do you live where there is no crime.

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 10:36 PM

Yes, watching the parade of boat lights after the fireworks was amazing! Looked like a huge pileup was going to happen. Everybody was going slow though.

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 09:44 PM

Forgot to mention boaters should watch for a submerged mooring ball just under the surface in Newell Cove. It's just off the point on the south side of the cove (opposite shore from the Landing Rd launch). ~L

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 09:39 PM

The fireworks were fantastic! We watched from the boat while still tied to the dock in Bowerbank, Ram IP. Even more impressive was the sea of green and red navigation lights on the lake that night. I've never seen anything like that before. I'd guess there were well over a hundred boats on the water at 9:30 which is half the reason we kept the lines tied to the dock...Big thanks to D/F for the show! ~L

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 09:18 PM

People from away are not hated by me. We live on the lake all year and enjoy a little noise in the summer. We watch for unusual vehicles on camp roads in the winter as well. I'd love to find the creep who stole my hand made name sign. Great fireworks anyway, and the weather is super.

Hey, Mike - I've been to Baxter Peak 4 times. 3 times on Abol and one on the Hunt Trail. At 66 I want to go one more time before it gets too crowded up there.

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 08:25 PM

Are not the "Lake people" part of the Whole commuity? No wonder it's o.k. to break into camps and vandilize off season... We hard working local tax paying scum, from away, are so hated.... Why?

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 12:04 PM

"Lake people" pay taxes too :) It was a great fireworks. Thank you Dover-Foxcroft!

: Tuesday August 04, 2009
: 11:55 AM

Fireworks were fantastic... Large number of boats in the narrows and the landing to watch..

Several of the locals found it sad that it was moved to the lake "for the lake people" and not for the whole community as done in the past...

they were none too pleased...

: Saturday August 01, 2009
: 07:23 PM

Check out a new webcam from 5 Lakes Lodge on South Twin Lake, Millinocket watching Mt. Katahdin: www.5LakesLodge.com (powered by SebecTec Webcam software)

-Mike

: Wednesday July 29, 2009
: 09:28 PM

Mike, Congratulations on your feat - that's quite a hike!It's been almost 20 years since I saw that summit. It looks like they've updated the sign but the rest looks exactly the same. Definitely know what you mean about the weather. The first time I hiked Katahdin the fog was so think on top we could barely see each other (it was beautiful at the base). The same crew had to come back and hike up again a month later just to see the view and were lucky enough to have the time to go up on Abol and descend via the knife edge then hitch a ride from a ranger back to the car. Great pictures of your hike - makes me want to get back up there. ~L

: Wednesday July 29, 2009
: 08:06 PM

Finally got the weather break we needed. Hiked to the top of Katahdin yesterday:http://picasaweb.google.com/SebecLakeMaine/20090728Katahdin#

-Mike

: Monday July 27, 2009
: 04:55 PM

COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY TO PERFORM IN BROWNVILLE AUG 14!!

Save the date and please support the hard working family at the Junction General Store. They're good folks trying to keep us entertained over the summer.

Wicked good bands too, especially the upcoming Mamakin (Aerosmith). I've seen these guys for a couple of years now. The lead singer is as ugly as Steven Tyler! They're good with kids too - let them join on stage and become little rock stars.

www.thejunctiongeneral.com

--Schoodic Lake George

: Monday July 27, 2009
: 12:23 PM

Took kayak right saturday 8:00am from tim's cove to buck's cove..had whole lake to myself, it was so fantastic...that's what's wonderful about Sebec, you always feel like you own the whole thing...oh and yes, a few sore muscles from the trip...worth it.

: Monday July 27, 2009
: 12:21 PM

I was shocked to see the boulder's torn down too, but at least they'll rebuild...it'd be nice if they kept the boulder's sign and put it up some place on the property...nostalgia....but being new owner's I'd understand if "the boulder's" doesn't mean anything to them...*sigh* rights of passage.

: Sunday July 26, 2009
: 07:13 PM

Bowerbank Days, August 7(pm) through August 8 at and around the Town Hall

: Sunday July 26, 2009
: 10:40 AM

In case you may have missed the auction there's posted a bit of video from yesterday's Kiwanis Auction in Dover-Foxcroft. And there is also a video of sailing 'Vinland' during a fine weather day last week. :) See both on the home page above the second webcam. -Mike

: Sunday July 26, 2009
: 08:56 AM

Dianne

Tobeys red camp, the boulders, was sold a few years ago. The new family that loves the place. They will rebuild on the same site. I am not too sure what the new camp will look like but I bet it will be nice.

: Saturday July 25, 2009
: 11:15 AM

Just returned from a cloudy/rainy/mosquito-infested week on my favorite lake. I noticed that Tobey's cabin is gone--it was the red one in the channel leading to Packard's. Anyone know what happened? I spent a lot of time visiting there when I was a kid as my grandmother was good friends with the Tobeys. Very sad to see it gone. Diane

: Friday July 24, 2009
: 04:07 PM

Impressive indeed - I like the weather page Mike. Thanks again! ~L

: Thursday July 23, 2009
: 08:38 PM

"IMPRESSIVE CLOUD SIGNATURE SEEN ON LATEST WATER VAPOR IMAGERY WITH COMMA HEAD BEGINNING TO FORM OFF THE NJ COAST /IS IT REALLY JULY?/." From National Weather Service discussion...(access from weather page) -Mike

: Thursday July 23, 2009
: 09:41 AM

New weathah station looks good. How about water temp graph too?

I bet you're already working on it.

Or are you busy practicing for the 9/5 race?

-gw

: Wednesday July 22, 2009
: 05:15 PM

re Tuesday july 21 01:15 am lost dock checked Watermans. wrong dock. Thanks for the info just the same Tim

: Wednesday July 22, 2009
: 10:24 AM

Mike - I like the Shoreline Weather Station. Good information and presented in a very readable and understandable format. Thanks! Gil

: Tuesday July 21, 2009
: 01:15 AM

re: Thursday July 16, 2009 07:29 PM Still looking for two floating docks pices weathered wood they have Hanson writen on one end. 564 2165 toytow@gmail.com. Tim

have you checked Jan Watermans in Tim's Cove - I heard there were some large dock parts washed into her landing . . .

FYI

: Sunday July 19, 2009
: 08:51 PM

There will be a memorial service for the late Frank B. Allen, Champion rollerskater and Fisherman, on Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 am at Sebec Lake Rollerland, Greeley's Landing Sebec Lake. Tim

: Friday July 17, 2009
: 03:17 PM

J., I used to spend my summers on the lake as a kid--worked at Packard's and everything. My cousins have the camp in Buck's Cove. Nope, don't know anyone at the lake any more, other than the Packards.

: Friday July 17, 2009
: 03:17 PM

: Thursday July 16, 2009
: 07:29 PM

Still looking for two floating docks pices weathered wood they have Hanson writen on one end. 564 2165 toytow@gmail.com. Tim

: Thursday July 16, 2009
: 11:47 AM

Tim,

Dock was tied to shore near the end of Shore Road North (Peaks Kenney end) - so South shore side of Bowerbank in the narrows.

: Thursday July 16, 2009
: 09:53 AM

I was using gwi.net for dial-up until switching to premium choice broadband. -Miie

: Thursday July 16, 2009
: 09:40 AM

Er, Fairpoint, not Gairpoint. Ed

: Thursday July 16, 2009
: 07:23 AM

Hate to beat a dead horse to death, but looking for an internet provider in the Sebec South shore area. No signal available from Prime Choice Broadband and not interested in satellite. Anyone having good/bad results from the different dial-ups ? MidMaine, Roadrunner, Gairpoint? Thanks, Ed

: Wednesday July 15, 2009
: 04:14 PM

DC this your first trip to the Lake, or do you own a camp? Buck's cove is quiet... that's good? Sounds like you may not Know anybody, yet? J.

: Wednesday July 15, 2009
: 09:30 AM

Any news from the Sebec Lake Association?

: Wednesday July 15, 2009
: 06:58 AM

BC I think the dock may be Hansons . let me know where it is . so i can put it back Tim

: Tuesday July 14, 2009
: 03:27 PM

Hello, I'm heading to the lake this weekend (7/18). Is the fishing any good? Is the water height going to make the trip no fun? Looking for some fun people to hang out with for a drink or two (My husband and I are in our mid 40's.) We'll be staying in Buck's Cove. DC

: Sunday July 12, 2009
: 10:28 PM

There was a dock that was floating in Bowerbank Narrows on the DF side of the lake. looked like ramp + dock.

It is tied to the land right now.. If it is yours, let me know and I will let the caretakers know.

looks like well weathered, probably of pressure treated lumber..

thx

: Friday July 10, 2009
: 07:34 PM

Bring your snorkel!

: Friday July 10, 2009
: 06:59 PM

Mike's Cam looks like it's underwater ?? How high is the water up there?

: Thursday July 09, 2009
: 12:02 PM

I am so glad to hear there are loon chicks in tims cove!

we havent had any here by the castle for 2 summers now.

now where is that drain plug . . .

-GW

: Wednesday July 08, 2009
: 08:28 PM

High water may help the Sebec dam site generate some extra electricity and cash flow which may help keep the place in good dam shape?

: Wednesday July 08, 2009
: 07:43 PM

"High Water history lesson" - The ancient Egyptians marked a ledger stone, know as a Nilometer, in the upper Nile River. The tax rate for Egyptian farmers in the Lower Nile Delta was determined by the height of the water at flood stage presuming the higher the water the greater the amount of silt and crop growth. I have such a stone on the shore in front of the camp. It's about covered now so I guess taxes will be going up soon. Caution - do not stare at the bright yellow ball in the sky tomorrow which is predicted, by the Pharoah's court clowns, to be there.

: Wednesday July 08, 2009
: 03:31 PM

Mike put up some swim suit stuff for the guys . This makes a lot of us happy and do something for the ladies plus add music. Steve

: Wednesday July 08, 2009
: 03:14 PM

I can say that 2 loon chicks live in Tims Cove as I watched them for quite some time this past week end. I hope other folks on the lake have seen other chicks.

: Wednesday July 08, 2009
: 01:49 PM

The lake level as of 11:30 this morning measured 325.0 feet at the benchmark site in Newell Cove. I think that, even with no more additional rain, we'll get another 3-5 inches of lake level rise before the draining capacity at the dam (both gates open and generating electricity, plus water over the flashboards, etc.) exceeds the stream inputs that are delivering to the lake the waters collected from the rains deposited on Sebec Lake's 327 square mile watershed. RBH

: Wednesday July 08, 2009
: 01:10 PM

HI All: Glug Glug

I took a trip up wilson river in willimantic up to monson today.

Man is there a lot of water comin into Sebec. Much more than 2 dam gates can dispense I assume. I hope both or all the gates are open down in sebec. We will loose the loons all togheter if the water level remains overflowed in early summer each year. 2 years in a row and no loon chicks. This is bad folks I am sorry to say.

I remember Hi water. But never this frequently over the past few years.

-GW

: Tuesday July 07, 2009
: 10:23 PM

Ok, cheer up, here's some new music by Mike:

http://www.sebeclake.net/ZacMusic/comingHome.mp3

: Tuesday July 07, 2009
: 09:05 PM

Kinda hard to be happy when your stuck indoors.

PR-DoverDozen

: Tuesday July 07, 2009
: 05:43 PM

WE are all at camp trying to save our docks from going under or floating away. boy this weather sure sucks!!!!!

: Tuesday July 07, 2009
: 04:24 PM

Where has everyone gone . The bad weather Lets spark up. Be happy

: Monday July 06, 2009
: 08:56 PM

: Friday July 03, 2009
: 10:58 AM

Arrived at camp last night to find 1/3 of the dock decking just under the surface of the water. Had some whopper T-storms roll through last night to dump a bunch more too. I hope the dam operators can find a way to drain it down because there's plenty of water around to share downstream! Repeat after me, C'mon Sun, C'mon Sun, C'mon Sun...~L

: Thursday July 02, 2009
: 05:38 PM

I'll be on the lake in four hours! Headed North.

Vacation this week coming up.

R.S.D.

: Thursday July 02, 2009
: 11:55 AM

Great photos of the Bucks Camp and love the shots of the castle, thank you.

Dave

: Thursday July 02, 2009
: 10:55 AM

I saw the dock had floated away, found it, and it didn't 15 minutes to tow it back and push it into place. Glad to help. Gil

: Thursday July 02, 2009
: 10:01 AM

If any problem is found with the dock at the Bowerbank Landing, notify one of the selectmen and we'll deal with it ASAP.

: Thursday July 02, 2009
: 09:58 AM

Gil, Everytime I drive down Bowerbank Road with my wife and see a turkey, I'll say "look at the turkey!" She looks directly at me, so, yes, the turkey population is growing as is my marriage counselor's wallet.

: Wednesday July 01, 2009
: 07:07 PM

Gil: My Springer Spaniel flushed a Turkey hen and her chicks two weeks ago Saturday. That dog chased that turkey off down the road! The dog came back but it took a bit. Tim's cove Rd.

R.S.D.

: Wednesday July 01, 2009
: 03:57 PM

That wasn't me that posted about the telephone pole but I saw a log almost as big! :-)

The dock at Bowerbank town landing is back in operation. I found it floating up the shore a ways and hauled it back to the landing.

Water has come up less than a half inch in the last 24 hours but the streams are full and more rain on the way. Ship Pond Stream is quite a sight as it roars into Buck's Cove. Worth a trip to see it.

Saw a mother turkey with a dozen or so chicks crossing the road by Mill Brook this afternoon. They were about the size of a small robin. Is Bowerbank really being taken over by turkeys? Gil

: Wednesday July 01, 2009
: 03:00 PM

Gil,

I imaging it is a chunk of dock made from a round telephone pole probably 5' long.

No booth or phone attached...8-)

: Wednesday July 01, 2009
: 04:55 AM

Gil 4:05 p.m. SUNKEN BOATS ??? Should I check on mine then.

5:21 p.m. Phone pole! ...phone booth?

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 09:20 PM

The Bear's House Museum at Greeley's Landing, Sebec Lake will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm beginning July 2nd through the summer season.

Tim

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 05:46 PM

Yes Bc it's actually starts at the power line that run from Packard's to Tim's cove. The best way probably is to secure you boat at Gibraltar and walk on the trail that turns into the far end of Tim's cove Rd. until you find the power lines, hike north on the power lines to Power pole CMP #136 and look for the trail head on the right marked in red. Total distance to caves is only one, or perhaps one and a half miles. Please if all hikers can be respectful on the private Rd. No litter or Dog poop! as stated in 2:09 p.m. comments.

R.S.D.

P.S. Is it worth it,? only you who visit can judge.

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 05:21 PM

I just had a telephone pole wash ashore on my property.

It is ashame when people's actions ruin it for the rest. I do not blame the local folks for stopping the use of the trail if they can't "leave it cleaner than you found it" rule. (One of those kindergarten rules.., like sharing and wash your hands)

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 04:05 PM

In addition to high water, sunken boats and floating docks, there is a lot of junk floating in the lake -sticks, lumber and some pretty good-sized logs. Boaters beware!

The dock at the Bowerbank town landing has floated up into the mouth of Mill Brook making it a little bit difficult to launch a boat of any size.

Both gates in dam are open again and the water is still coming up. Have pulled my dock in twice in 48 hours. No rain (yet) today but more on the way? Gil

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 02:09 PM

Sorry there is no longer a trail to Ice Caves from Tims Cove Road. So many people for so long have used the old path as a personal dump area with trash and dog waste that the people living in the area that might have given permission for people to park ,no longer do so. I know this seems unreasonable to alot of you but just imagine coming home and finding trash and dog dodo on your property. Thinking you can just pull off the road and park is not a good idea as the side of the road is private property.

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 12:59 PM

The lake is so high that a lot of the wharfs are under water. Please watch your boat wake for awhile so as not rack them. When going through the Narrows and close to shore slow down, Thanks steve

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 09:15 AM

Is there a trail to the ICE CAVES from Tim's Cove Road?

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 07:34 AM

Fantastic photos of the Bucks Camp and Lake!,... Thanks for sharing! SH

: Tuesday June 30, 2009
: 12:32 AM

Monday June 29, 2009 01:34 PM I need dirictions to those ice caves, can anywone help? Are they worth the trip. My camp is in sebec. Thanks A.G.

Go to Packard's Camps. Ask permission to park. Trail Head is just behind macgreggor camp. Takes 45 min to an hour to hike. Bring back ice for cocktails please.

-GW

: Monday June 29, 2009
: 10:38 PM

A.G. I could help, but access could be a problem. Not many places to park or land a boat. You can come in at it from Packard"s (private) or the sand beach at "Greenwood" VERY private! Tim's cove Rd. No place to park W/O permission. You could walk in from Gibraltar, about 1 1/2 Miles +or - It's a nice hike should be ice still, I have found Ice in August!

If you are interested, I can direct you from that point.

R.S.D.

: Monday June 29, 2009
: 05:02 PM

I think I may have heard the really reALLY LOUD boat today!

I love the Loud Boat!

: Monday June 29, 2009
: 01:34 PM

I need dirictions to those ice caves, can anywone help? Are they worth the trip. My camp is in sebec. Thanks A.G.

: Monday June 29, 2009
: 01:09 PM

Interesting that with the high water, the lake rising every day and rain forecast for the next several days the dam operators would close one gate this morning. Gil

: Sunday June 28, 2009
: 09:04 PM

Thank you for the fishing information!

: Sunday June 28, 2009
: 08:45 PM

GREAT photos of the Buck's Camp 1890s Thanks!

R.S.D.

: Sunday June 28, 2009
: 06:50 PM

Steve:

Thank you for sharing your photos!

I like the granite mountain shots.

The castle and sebcco lodge never looked better.

-GW

: Sunday June 28, 2009
: 09:53 AM

Go to the photo gallery and click the picture of Grace Buck album. You will see how life was on Sebec Lake in 1890's Steve

: Saturday June 27, 2009
: 11:07 PM

They are in the photos gallery now.

-Mike

: Saturday June 27, 2009
: 12:40 PM

Coming soon 1890's images of old photos of Grace Buck camp on Wilson Stream. Check Photo Gallery in the near future. Steve

: Friday June 26, 2009
: 04:10 PM

"Salmon prefer cool water which is generally found from 25 to 50 feet and more below the surface during the mid-Summer. Therefore it requires you to place your lure or bait deeper in the water column to be successful. There are two principal ways to do this: use leadcore line or employ downriggers. Leadcore line sinks at varying depths depending on your boat speed. It comes on 100 yd. spools which have different colors every 30 feet to aid in determining the depth you are fishing. While this can be very effective, I prefer the use of downriggers. In a nutshell, clipping a line with the lure attached to a weighted rigger ball, then lowering it to the desired depth allows you to play a busting salmon on light tackle without the line drag found in the leadcore lines."

http://www.rideouts.com/salmon-fishing-articles.html

: Friday June 26, 2009
: 03:42 PM

Salmon at three colors is better than sex.

: Friday June 26, 2009
: 09:56 AM

I have never fished in my life... something I hope to learn!

What does "Salmon at 3 colors" mean?

I know... "sheltered life"

: Friday June 26, 2009
: 04:22 AM

I got my boat back out on the lake today. I found that the channel by packards the water has warmed up - 77 degrees! Top of the lake is 70 or so. The stream run off is very warm. Salmon at 3 colors. Bass were biting quite nicely. I had AT&T cell coverage at the south cove park beach. And I had 4 bars of coverage on AT&T at Brown Point by the hazard marker. We have a nesting pair of Loons up at PAckards. Water is hi but not too hi - so far . . .

it seems summah is here.

-GW

: Wednesday June 24, 2009
: 08:08 PM

Thanks for your comments and great to hear from CT! -Mike

: Wednesday June 24, 2009
: 05:58 PM

Hi There! I am also e-mailing from Connecticut! I spent a lot of time here thru out my childhood, such fond memories! My Uncle lives one mile from Sebec Lake. I plan on coming up with my young children 1st week of July. This is my first stop! Happy 4th and God Bless Our Troops! Mary

: Wednesday June 24, 2009
: 05:58 PM

: Wednesday June 24, 2009
: 04:28 PM

Hi there, E-mailing from Connecticut - Thank you for setting this up - love to check the webcam from time to time to see what we are missing at camp - are they not working? From the Edgerly Camp

: Wednesday June 24, 2009
: 04:03 PM

Is that blue sky ???? What the %$#@#$#%.

: Tuesday June 23, 2009
: 05:29 PM

RSD

Spoke to Dave... Playtime on Saturday (probably early afternoon)... I hope it just drops back in the hole.... WUUUUUUMP.

Bob

: Tuesday June 23, 2009
: 10:07 AM

If you want to put some sunshine in your life just head over to Vermont for the day. Nice and sunny over there :)

: Tuesday June 23, 2009
: 08:37 AM

Both the gates are wide opened at dam in the village. Thank you gate keepers. Keep up the good work of trying to keep lake at a stable level.

: Monday June 22, 2009
: 05:05 PM

Bob:

I had similar thoughts, but when that thing cuts loose Wow! I would think about 15,000 lb. root ball snapping back! I could address it at a Board meeting scheduled this Sat. It should be attended to soon, I agree.

Also, just so you know, Tim's Cove issues this specific could be directed to http://www.timscove.org/ then click events, and you will see Community bulletin board for E-Mail communication will the Board of directors.

Thanks Bob.

R.S.D.

: Monday June 22, 2009
: 11:27 AM

Haven't been on the lake yet. I may or may not launch my boat today. It is 60 here and dry today - rain will move in later. THe water is hi. I still see a loon pair out by my dock. I will look where I think I saw the nest a week ago. Many branches down.

Good to be back.

-GW

: Monday June 22, 2009
: 02:35 AM

ahem . . . FYI . . .

Friday June 12, 2009 06:36 AM and my dish net is real good

32 channels clear in the rain too

200 install

15 month no contract

: Sunday June 21, 2009
: 09:26 PM

RSD

Should we consider cutting the root ball off the large tree that fell a couple of weeks ago so that the roots can call back in the hole and do not endanger the road? It is a large hemlock?

I would be glad to help. I know of a logger who may want some of the tree (he cuts the posts for under camps and uses hemlock for durability..)because it is so large.

just a thought

Bob

: Sunday June 21, 2009
: 04:30 PM

Power is out at the lake. A tree is down on the road to the Greely's landing from Dover-Foxcroft.

http://www3.cmpco.com/outage/ -Mike

: Sunday June 21, 2009
: 09:29 AM

On the north shore in Bowerbank we get 5.1, 5.2, 12.1, and 12.2. Once in a while Channel 5 drops out, which probably means we are right on the edge of the signal.

Cant get channel 2 or 7

I'm told digital signals are good for about 35mi. The Bangor stations are in the 40-45mi range.

Anyone else having better luck?

: Saturday June 20, 2009
: 04:48 PM

Pick up 7.1 & 7.2 only once in a while. Most of the time there is nothing.

: Friday June 19, 2009
: 01:24 PM

How is TV reception now that the change over has occurred?

thx

: Thursday June 18, 2009
: 07:25 PM

This IS prime nesting time for the Loons, this would be a very bad time for mismanagement of the water level! But... Why would this year be any different?

This early, Loons could still attempt another brood.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/species_info/nhfacts/gavia_immer.pdf & http://www.springerlink.com/content/e84471w4l6mw04tj/http://www.michiganloons.org/Dams%20and%20Loons.htm

R.S.D.

: Wednesday June 17, 2009
: 06:23 PM

Maybe the they should open the other gate for a few days at the village to drain it down . Also the wharfs are going to be in jeopardy if the winds come up. Come on gate keepers you can twick it, Thanks for trying to keep us from too high or too low water levels.

: Wednesday June 17, 2009
: 12:44 PM

yes, the water she's a risin' hope the loon nests are o.k....supposed to get more rain in the next week, will there be the first '09 flood?

: Wednesday June 17, 2009
: 07:27 AM

Well the DoverDozen (1/2 dozen) came an went last week. The weather was not the best we've had but thats the joy of days off. The fishing was ok alot of short salmon an only a couple lakers. The lake level is comming up and the water temp. was very brisk(had to work on the dock while we were there). The few of us who were able to gather this trip had a good time(can't remember a bad one)an looking toward the next gathering dates. Hope all the boys who couldn't make this trip will make the next one. Best of luck to you all an hope the fish bite hard an stay for a photo. Wet lures an tight lines PR-DoverDozen

: Monday June 15, 2009
: 03:25 PM

Will be warn and sunny the next 3 days. Watch the sunrises and sunsets they should be some for a change. Steve

: Monday June 15, 2009
: 08:45 AM

Nice sunrise and morning clouds in the time-lapse from yesterday. -Mike

: Saturday June 13, 2009
: 05:50 PM

Thanks Steve, Mike

: Saturday June 13, 2009
: 04:58 AM

The webcam came back sometime in the night. Was back on around 4 AM Steve

: Friday June 12, 2009
: 06:09 PM

Both webcams down and having the same time stamp means the internet (premium choice) is down for maintenance. -Mike

: Friday June 12, 2009
: 06:36 AM

and my dish net is real good

32 channels clear in the rain too

200 install

15 month no contract

: Wednesday June 10, 2009
: 12:42 PM

Gonna be more like the Dover Half Dozen this trip. Maybe Nov. will be diff?

PR-DoverDozen

: Wednesday June 10, 2009
: 12:42 PM

Gonna be more like the Dover Half Dozen this trip. Maybe Nov. will be diff?

PR-DoverDozen

: Tuesday June 09, 2009
: 07:31 PM

Some of the Dover Dozen are heading for camp on Wednesday.

FISH BEWARE

: Tuesday June 09, 2009
: 11:31 AM

RE: Dish TV - I've used it for two years now. We get the "full-boat" because we are here year-round. Trees would be a problem, but we're on the north shore. To get the best info, call Valley Sat, out of Patten. They actually have a human being that talks to you. I'm not selling Valley, but I called Dish directly and got nowhere for two or three days. Be careful of the "special deals".

: Tuesday June 09, 2009
: 11:22 AM

Boat Parade - If it floats and everyone has a pfd you're in.

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 07:11 PM

Love the pics of the moose!

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 06:07 PM

I have a DISH network coming

it will always be only $15 month

no trees will be cut down - I expect it to fade away in a downpour

(I BETTER BE HAPPY - DONT BURST MY BUBBLE!)

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 11:45 AM

Three issues with direct TV:

1.The welcome package is probably 2-3 months, then oyu will be pay $50,

2. If you live on the south side of the lake, you need to cut down trees because you need an open view of the southern sky. ANY foliage in the way will make the dish fail.

3. Any bad storm will impact the ability of the satalite and the dish to transmit.

I have had directTV and it was a good system but there are physical limitations you need to understand.

Dish Network uses the same system but the satalites are in a different orbit and were about 90 degrees to the east of DirectTV. Have the tech show you where the satilite(s) are... if he can not find his company's satalite , have them show you where the other company's satalite because it may mean not cutting down trees!

Show before you buy!

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 11:15 AM

NWS Caribou confirmed a May 31 tornado in Aroostook County:

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/car/News_Items/2009-05-31_item001.htm

-Mike

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 10:10 AM

Digital vs dish TV

I found out that I will be getting a dish TV instead of new digital service because . . .

$200 install to 2 sets $15 month/no contract - local abc, cbs, nbc, fox,PBS, CW, and history channel weather channel, AMC, bloomberg, CMT, comedy central, discovery channel,msnbc, tbs, , etc. . .

it is a small package designed to lure folks away from antennae to digital and use dish instead - It seems to make sense to me as I still need to pay to install a digi antenna, etc, converter boxes and all would cost more and to get less channels and it may not always work as some folks are learning. Less hassle I feel.

It's called welcome pack + local $15 month

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 08:39 AM

LOoking at Antenna for camp with Digital coming in.

Found what the channels will be post transition

Current Location: Willimantic, Maine,

USASign Affiliate Analog Digital Band Power City Distance Heading

WABI-TV CBS 5 19 UHF 465.0 kW Bangor 44.91 mi 158.95° WMEB-TV PBS 12 9 VHF 15.0 kW Orono 44.91 mi 158.95° WLBZ NBC 2 2 UHF 2.37 kW Bangor 53.27 mi 137.10° WVII-TV ABC 7 7 UHF 14.5 kW Bangor 55.74 mi 132.40° WCBB PBS 10 10 UHF 15.3 kW Augusta 85.29 mi 200.51° WPFO 23 23 213.0 kW Waterville 85.29 mi 200.51°

The data says we need a single direction Medium or Long distance antenna (40-70 miles) for 5, 12,2 7. The 20 degree separation is fine.

Do you get the Red Sox on TV ? I know that the NESN sports station on the radio has it... anyone know what the station # are?

thx

: Monday June 08, 2009
: 06:20 AM

can quiet boats join the parade too? or just big loud ones?

: Sunday June 07, 2009
: 04:29 PM

I know it's early, but don't forget Bowerbank days on 7-8 August. Big boat parade forms up in Newell Cove near the public landing in Bowerbank. More to come. bsbwrbk

: Sunday June 07, 2009
: 07:18 AM

Good report G.W.

: Saturday June 06, 2009
: 01:18 PM

Sebec Report; week 1

The water has just come up to near 60 degrees the past few days

It should warm faster now as the weather has been great this past week. Black Flys are leaving for now.

Salmon are biting at 1-3 colors. I got 2 nice 15" yesterday and a bigger one that got away as my treble hook broke!

A Loon pair is nesting up here at the landing. I think the nest is neat the runway end.

The water level is perfect now. Hats off to the dam people at the dam! If it says this way we will have loon chicks and can watch their parents protect them from the Eagles in july.

Yes,there are 2 Eagle chicks in the nest by the castle. I've only seen one adult so far.

I have not bass fished Sebec much yet. I think it has been too cold and the bass are still in prespawn from what I see. There are a few big ones up at Early's falls I hear. . . I go to a shallow lake tomorrow that should be in peak spawn for bass, south branch. Wish us luck!

Hi speed internet is nice when it is on and working. Ours has shut down from time to time all week. We are learning the bugs and how to recycle our setup. I bet you can check your email in the river in front of Packards.

The music in monson was good last night. All had fun.

And Mike has climbed Borestone twice so far this year! What is his summer record for Borestone hikes?

Boy this sure beats the lincoln tunnel helix!

-GW

: Friday June 05, 2009
: 05:51 PM

WOW....that's beautiful

: Friday June 05, 2009
: 09:10 AM

Check out the sunrise at Today's Images. Here is the direct link: http://www.sebeclake.net/sebeclake/p1.jpg

-Mike

: Friday June 05, 2009
: 08:51 AM

The fireworks at the beach are scheduled for the D-F Homecoming on August 1. No knowledge of any on the 4th.

: Thursday June 04, 2009
: 09:54 PM

I hear that this year, Fireworks at the town beach on the 4th! Can view from the boat, but no Open containers... Oh O.K. ;~)

R.S.D.

: Thursday June 04, 2009
: 09:48 PM

Thanks B.C., However We are required to be home this Weekend. Boo Hoo. See yah after that. Have fun in the dirt.

R.S.D.

: Thursday June 04, 2009
: 08:52 PM

Steve, nice job. I saw a few boats. Maybe we will be out there tomorrow night.

-Mike

: Thursday June 04, 2009
: 08:18 PM

Mike There is a Lot of boats looking at the sunset tonight in the Narrows and you got some to as I was adjusting the focus . Stick around if you are stiil on line Steve

: Thursday June 04, 2009
: 12:51 PM

RSD

Just want to get the news! The jetski comes up tomorrow with Sunfish. i expect to get my first ride ever this weekend... Gravel should be in the culvert + kubota coming at noon on Saturday... Maybe chipper late Saturday or a couple weeks from now.

Need Kubota? give me a yell

Then to enjoy the lake!

: Wednesday June 03, 2009
: 09:06 PM

http://www.teamstore.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2716504 ;~)

: Wednesday June 03, 2009
: 08:59 PM

Got a new flat screen T-V get more channels than before some digital freeze however. better overall in Tim's cove. Same roof antenna as with the old set.

T-V not a priority at camp!

Thinking about a wide screen for the Sea-doo?

R.S.D.

: Wednesday June 03, 2009
: 04:21 PM

RE: JP at 11:37, Well said - Summer Season's Greetings right back at ya! This lake (and web site for that matter) is a truly unique and special place. As a tiny-timer I can't wait to get back to our little corner of paradise on Ram Island Point. Looking forward to getting the whole family back together again for lobstahs at the lake on the 4th! Lucky too that I only need a car to get there when time permits. The rest have to hop on planes to join the fun. It's worth it... ~L

: Wednesday June 03, 2009
: 04:14 AM

RE: Tuesday June 02, 2009 08:40 AM Hey GW . . .

iphone pix snapped answer-

DUH

I snapped the rainbow photo via web cam software - I captured the web cam image from Mike's view from my web cam viewer software on my phone at packards. Any image on an iPhone screen can be captured and emailed instantly. Packards has HI Speed WIFI now everywhere now. As we walk the grounds the smart phone/laptop hops from one local network to the next, Works great.

At the PAckard's page I have six cam images tiled that I can see on my phone. I can see much of our area's local weather at a glance on my phone(thanks SebecTec). Look Here:

http://www.modularsound.com/packards.html

halfway down the page.

100 years ago they got the first electric lights in the state here, or so they say. and Now WIFI HI speed.

Next I hear the fish will jump in your boat just for asking. No rod needed.

-GW

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 11:37 PM

I want to wish everyone that is either a full timer resident or like myself just a part timer, to have a wonderful and memorable time at the best place on earth, "OUR" Sebec Lake!! in the 2009 season. Happy boating, fishing, relaxing,and spending those forever endless times that are so precious, Sebec the peaceful sancuary. JP@ The Cedars

P.S - Never take this place for granted, Lucky people we are!!

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 07:35 PM

Well.. the Sebec 4 had our weekend. Fishing was at best fair. Our usual hot spots didn't yeild much. Lot of samll Salmon and Togue. We got a couple of keeper Sat. and made for a nice dinner. The highlight of the weekend was trying to outrace a squall From Packards to Greely. It caught up to us 1/4 mile from the landing and hit us with a downpour and 40 mph gusts. Ended in 15 mins. What a ride !

Pelly

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 05:39 PM

We have a converter box and roof top antennae, we can get abc 7 and fox 7.1 and 7.2 We used to get 2,5,7 and 12.We b

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 03:49 PM

Thanks for the report on the antennae. They tell us it is not good to watch TV... I guess with the new fangle digital TV, we can't even get the news....that might also be a blessing is disguise!

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 10:28 AM

We have a roof antenna and been able to get 2,5,7 and 12. Lately just 2 and 5 come in. Purchased the converter box and it will not work. Talked to others around the lake their boxes not working either! Called Daves World----going to Direct TV.

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 08:40 AM

Hey GW, how could you have snapped the rainbow with your Iphone from Packard's when it's obvious the rainbow was in the small lake?

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 08:29 AM

I am chiming in to thank Steve for the view from the Narrows.. Really pretty. Hope to be up that way towards the end of the month. RG. Apopka, Fl.

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 07:32 AM

Hey GW, thanks for keeping us informed of all that is Sebec Lake. I'm going to be up there for 2 weeks starting end of June, never had 2 weeks in a row off and I'm so excited...definatley won't want to return to the real world.

: Tuesday June 02, 2009
: 04:41 AM

Last year Cinco July-O was a make up event for the unfortunate few who found themselves working on the 4th.

This year there is no such conflict, but I will still keep up the tradition of celebrating on the 5th of July, Cinco July-O!(that way we can still go to other 4th celebration partys the day before)

last year at Cinco July-O we all . . . hang on, what happens at Cinco July-O stays forgotten at Cinco July-O.

-GW

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 09:45 PM

GW Cinco July is my b'day. What is your interest in that day, or did you mean quatro July? Courious, bsbwrbk

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 07:32 PM

Hey Stephen Rainsford:

Nice web image today - I like the new aim and view- Thanks!

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 07:28 PM

HI All:

I snapped the rainbow on my iphone's screen snapshot yesterday too! The WIFI always on on my phone at the camp is too much. Works out at the barn too.

Here is my report from today. I launched my boat. Water is at normal height now. 58-52 degrees. It is warmer in front of the stream at the castle. In front of the back bays it is still COLD 52 degrees! I see no bass spawning yet. We have 2 loons, a nesting pair investigating nest sites up by us now. One is fishing out by the markers today. Perhaps the mate is is on or rebuilding the nest - I will investigate. I saw the eagle on the nest with 2 chicks that pop their heads up and back down like in a "Whack-a-mole" game!

I only caught a small white perch as I trolled for bass. I will use the salmon rods tomorrow and report back then. I stopped by Monson and saw my friends at the Store. They all seem just fine.

Glad I am not commuting in and out of NYC any more!

I need to split some kindling now for the stove, but . . . Now it is happy hour. Tonight I will practice for "cinco july-o"

-GW

PS: The Boulders camp is gone! It is being rebuilt. I snapped pix I will upload to my gallery soon.

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 07:05 PM

In Tims Cove, I only [barely] got channel 5 with my indoor antenna. I was going to get an amplified multi-directional antenna and mount on the roof.

There is a site that showed, based on map, what channels are accessable... It showed 2, 5, 12 on the Bowerbank narrows shore but nothing on the Tims Cove area... Is this expected?

I have a rainbow shot from Saturday night too! nice ending of the day...

fewer black flies... or maybe they weren't as hungry...

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 05:49 PM

After the rain, how's the water level? Thanks!

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 05:49 PM

After the rain, how's the water level? Thanks!

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 10:44 AM

Chesuncook Lake House is watching a hummingbird feeder with their SebecTec webcam:

http://www.chesuncooklakehouse.com/webcam.html

-Mike

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 08:54 AM

Anyone have news on current/expected TV reception as we shift to digital? I've always pulled in channels 2, 5, and 7 with a rafter-mounted antenna. I've bought my digital converter, but was wondering if anyone has already converted and how results were. I'm skeptical...

: Monday June 01, 2009
: 04:19 AM

hi speed is broadest band!

better than comcast at in jersey!

I can listen to my radio stations around the world and also hear RFS anywhere on the grounds!

I get my boat's credentials today and I will get my mooselooks wet(I hope)

-GW

: Sunday May 31, 2009
: 09:15 PM

Nice weekend, No bugs to speak of. Water temp 62Deg. I had to go in to make dock repairs.

: Sunday May 31, 2009
: 08:48 PM

Is your Hi Speed Broadband?

: Sunday May 31, 2009
: 05:42 PM

Welcome back to civilization, GW. How many salmon ya caught so far. :-) Gil

: Sunday May 31, 2009
: 01:02 PM

greetings from Packard's Camps Folks!

WE HAVE HI-SPEED!

-GW

: Saturday May 30, 2009
: 05:09 PM

I'll be glad when GW gets here. Someone do the research on "dairy-o". I have no idea about its origin.

: Saturday May 30, 2009
: 05:06 PM

The green in the tree was the copper oxide. Keeps the bugs out.

: Saturday May 30, 2009
: 07:52 AM

HI - HO THE DAIRY-O

ONE MORE DAY TO GO!

-GW

: Saturday May 30, 2009
: 07:52 AM

HI - HO THE DAIRY-O

ONE MORE DAY TO GO!

-GW

: Friday May 29, 2009
: 07:54 PM

6:31 that tree might have ben dead but i bet it was still green. Tim

: Friday May 29, 2009
: 07:53 PM

6:31 that tree might have ben dead but i bet it was still green. Tim

: Friday May 29, 2009
: 06:31 PM

I didn't have to kill a tree to build my dock. By the time I got to the lumber yard, it was already dead.

: Friday May 29, 2009
: 09:55 AM

hi ho the . . .

"does any one know what a Dairy-o is anyway?"

. . . HI HO THE DAIRY-O

2 MORE DAYS TO GO!

-GW

: Thursday May 28, 2009
: 04:28 PM

I just sold my aluminum docks for a couple of reasons:

With the lake rising and falling, I needed to re-adjust the height... a floating dock is self-correcting,

My dock was an L. The L section was not that large and took 5 of us to unbolt it and carry it out of the water... the main section was on a wheels making it more managable. Last fall at 51 degrees water temp, it was not a wonderfully enriching experience but was indebted to my wonderful neighbors for their help.

Using a small trailer, I can pluck the floating docks from the water and stack on shore by myself in the future -or- get the gang together to de-dock the lake...

: Thursday May 28, 2009
: 04:28 PM

I just sold my aluminum docks for a couple of reasons:

With the lake rising and falling, I needed to re-adjust the height... a floating dock is self-correcting,

Using a small trailer, I can pluck the floating docks from the water and stack on shore by myself in the future -or- get the gang together to de-dock the lake...

: Thursday May 28, 2009
: 01:59 PM

Well the drift sock really worked to slow the troll last weekend. We managed to slow our 75HP down to 1.3 mph with it deployed. That said, we still didn't catch any fish but did get a couple of bumps which was an improvement. A word of advice to Sebec boaters: Make sure your registration and invasive species stickers are up to date. We heard the warden was on the lake last weekend checking stickers although we never did run into him. ~L

: Thursday May 28, 2009
: 12:47 PM

Very true about aluminum docks, I'd love one if I could afford it....way expensive..

: Thursday May 28, 2009
: 11:13 AM

aluminum docks are light weight last a long time come all ready built. and you dont have to kill a tree to build one. Tim

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:38 PM

My ten year old dock is P/T, but the design I used called for styro billits that holds it up out of the water. Of course, the lower "fenders" get wet whenever the water moves (wake, wind, what ever). I was concerned about P/T on the lake, but I am told there is no leaching, and I've spied trout hiding under it. My wife and I are in our 60's, and the shore line is five feet above water level. We lay cedar logs under the bottom planks and haul it out with our F-150. No problem. (She could do it herself but doesn't want me to look useless.)

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:34 PM

sorry for the double post PR

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:34 PM

Up date from the Dover Dozen: Last month no luck fishing, Two weeks ago while testing the new(old) run about we boated 4 salmon two colors out(lead core)joe smelt and top water mono tiny silver top water. All small but fun none the less, Can any one explain why the state would stock lake trout in Sebec? The Dozen should be hitting the lake again by June 10 thru the weekend hope to see you on the water.

"Wet hooks an tight lines" PR-DoverDozen

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:33 PM

"Wet hooks an tight lines" PR-DoverDozen

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:33 PM

I get white cedar cheaper than pressure treated at HD or any big box store. One of the local fellows cuts it to "my" size and delivers so I am saving money by shopping locally, and supporting the local folks.. We all win!

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:32 PM

How about a boat-ramp made from pink granite, nice?

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 08:26 PM

White cedar is nice but a bit $$$$ One advantage is it's probably lighter to move around. For the money I'll use the green wood (P.T.)A good book on the topic is this one I bought a copy before starting work on mine.http://www.buy.com/prod/the-dock-manual-designing-building-maintaining/q/loc/106/30476201.html Pressure treated wood is not a danger, http://factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/CCAwood.htm

All wood is very heavy at the end of the year, at pull out time.

R.S.D.

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 07:28 PM

The 'Sebec 4' are on the way ! Should hit camp about about 5 pm Thurday. Maybe some fishing at Little Bennett till the the main event on Sebec. I will post a fishing report on Monday.

Pelly

: Wednesday May 27, 2009
: 04:44 PM

I will build the docks out of white cedar cut locally. Because you seem to have good luck, do you seal the docks with anything. I will not paint the dock, but would consider sealing it before splashing it... may also help for removing dirt and crud.

thanks again!

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 10:02 PM

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 05:37 PM

To the folks asking about the floating dock. I've had the same one for ten years now so I've learned quite a bit about them. First, no two years on Sebec are quite the same. What ever you use to secure your dock you should allow for rising and lowering of water level. Second. develop a good plan for putting it in and taking it out with the least effort. Every thing else depends on your exact location and what you plan to do on your dock. Good luck. Oh, one more thing; although it's seems a nice thing to do, don't feed the ducks from your dock. They'll think it's theirs and make a nice mess of it.

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 03:21 PM

Oh, yeah, you might want to go back to the discussion around May 7 on this guestbook. I posted a link where you can read the actual FERC agreement about water level management on Sebec Lake. It is a lot more complicated than you might think! Gil

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 03:15 PM

Well there certainly has been a lot of discussion about what is normal. I think the number is 322.8' above sea level which I believe is the height of the splashboards. When the lake level gets to the top of the splashboards, it spills over the top. Most years, this will be a pretty normal level but plan on exceptions if we have a lot of heavy rain. The lake can go higher because even with both gates open, there is just no place for the water to go but up. Gil

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 01:36 PM

Many thanks to those folks that worked on getting Tim's Cove graded. The road was remarkably better from the Willimantic marker through Tims Code. The only section that is still a bit rough is the Gilford section... do they grade each year?

many thanks

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 01:33 PM

Gil,

After we gain the 8", is this the normal level of the lake for the summer season? Being our first year, we do not know what "normal" is. This helps us understand what we want to do with building floating docks also.

Thanks

: Tuesday May 26, 2009
: 09:57 AM

Water level still coming up. Looks like about 8" more to reach the top of the splash boards. One gate still open. Camp is ready, where's the warm weather? Gil

: Monday May 25, 2009
: 08:42 PM

Windy today kept the bugs away for the most part. nice weekend!

R.S.D.

: Monday May 25, 2009
: 06:05 PM

You are very welcome. Thanks everyone for your comments. -Mike

: Monday May 25, 2009
: 11:02 AM

Actually the cam view is quite nice - I love the sunsets that I could only previously see if I was down in south cove at dusk. You do have one of the best views.

Thanks!

-gw

: Monday May 25, 2009
: 10:52 AM

I hate the borestone cam because it reminds me of being stuck here in jersey

but, hi ho the dairy - o

LESS than 1 week to GO!

-GW

: Monday May 25, 2009
: 08:10 AM

My wife and I really enjoy the Borestone cam. Great shot.

Rick & Helen Brown Colorado Springs

: Sunday May 24, 2009
: 01:23 PM

Mike, thanks for the post of Bill Larrabee. I miss his site - a very dedicated man.

Schoodic Lake George

: Saturday May 23, 2009
: 08:40 AM

1 more week to go,

1 MORE WEEK TO GO,

HI hO the DaiRY - O

1 more week to go - - -

-GW

: Friday May 22, 2009
: 08:50 PM

Thanks to Steve, Ellen, & Mike ... This Ole Florida Boy is really liking the view of Borestone. Equally as pretty as Mike's cam. Makes a great shot for your wallpaper on a big screen monitor !

Rich G. Apopka, Fl.

: Friday May 22, 2009
: 06:46 PM

We got the Borestone cam back online (and thanks to Steve and Ellen) Enjoy! -Mike

: Friday May 22, 2009
: 10:53 AM

Went fishing in the Allagash area yesterday and I'll have to admit the black flies were brutal! It was a beautiful day and there were lots of moose out in the roads catching the breeze. All but one stood in the road for the camera. Going to Bowerbank this afternoon for the weekend. Hope the flies behave. Gil

: Thursday May 21, 2009
: 08:59 AM

Hey everybody, here is a special report from WABI-TV on Bill Larrabee and the Sebec Lake Weather Station: Part 1 -http://www.wabi.tv/news/5947/sebec-lake-weather-station-part-1

Part 2 - http://www.wabi.tv/news/5966/sebec-lake-weather-station-part-2

-Mike

: Wednesday May 20, 2009
: 06:20 PM

Heard the water level has risen quite a bit. That will be great for the big boats going in this weekend.

: Wednesday May 20, 2009
: 01:00 PM

Hey, GW Got your salmon pole read? Don't listen to all the rumors. There ain't no stinking black flies around Sebec Lake. Gil

: Wednesday May 20, 2009
: 12:19 PM

feelin' just a little frisky folks . . .

. . . hi ho the dairy-o, less than 2 weeks to go!

Hey Gil - Get to work on those black flys. I expect them to all be gone when I arrive on 5/31.

-GW

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 07:03 PM

Oh, http://www.timscove.org/

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 07:00 PM

Thanks to you folks who have checked in to the Tim's cove Home page, the site is mostly functional now. Great effort By Dave Inglehart, President of T.C.P.O.A. It will be a great way to keep up to date on Tim's Cove Issues. Please "bookmark" it.

Red Sea Doo

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 01:02 PM

Nice image from Chesuncook today: http://www.chesuncooklakehouse.com/video.jpg

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 12:43 PM

will the tims cove web site have a loud & pink blog?

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 09:50 AM

The lake is beautiful today, maybe the black flies will die off for the upcoming long weekend..ha ha ha ha...

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 08:36 AM

Ayuh, we picked up a couple of new megawatt units in last trip. -M

: Tuesday May 19, 2009
: 12:55 AM

time to change the AAs in your eletric fly-swattah

-GW

: Monday May 18, 2009
: 02:27 PM

Nice web for Tims Cove

: Monday May 18, 2009
: 02:21 PM

Tree in the woods fell and pulled the service head andpipe from top of meter off the house and onto the ground... Took phone too and that worked fne until it began to rain...

There are a few other trees in the woods that are leaning and "could" take the street power with it.

I spoke to CMP last week (Thursday) and they said that the trees had taken some street power lines down but are now fixed...

TC177

: Monday May 18, 2009
: 09:50 AM

TC 177

On your Friday May 15, Post. Was a camp in "Tims Cove riped off" or the power line to the camp riped down. ???

: Monday May 18, 2009
: 04:18 AM

Jet Turbine Boat

good for bucks cove huh? RE: Sunday May 17, 2009 02:13 PM Coming to Sebec this summer!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDjKRw6WZ2w&feature=related

: Monday May 18, 2009
: 04:17 AM

Jet Turbine Boat

good for bucks cove huh? RE: Sunday May 17, 2009 02:13 PM Coming to Sebec this summer!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDjKRw6WZ2w&feature=related

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 08:51 PM

We should have the narrows cam back online by Memorial Day weekend. Please be patient :) -Mike

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 08:43 PM

nice day yesterday at the lake... cleaning up, setting up, hope to get electricity soon... sigh... did not have to eat dinner because I ate enough black flies!

Rain overnight...hear the patter on the roof...nice sound Rainy today... very quiet

TC177

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 05:09 PM

Gil'

I didn't get a permit. That little sparker belongs to mother nature.

bsbwrbk

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 02:13 PM

Coming to Sebec this summer!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDjKRw6WZ2w&feature=related

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 01:45 PM

1:32 p.m. The Bowerbank Weirs Beach?

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 01:34 PM

I'D like to post a new site for Tim's cove people. The site is still being constructed, however the home page is ready. Stay tuned!

"T.C.P.O.A." http://www.timscove.org/

R.S.D.

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 01:32 PM

9:07 well said. Now, anyone know the status of the proposed Bowerbank Narrows Bridge?

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 01:32 PM

9:07 well said. Now, anyone know the status of the proposed Bowerbank Narrows Bridge?

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 09:07 AM

I have been to winnipisaukee(or whatever)

I watched a sunset in august in wolfboro

very pretty

too bad there were tons of big boats pulling large wakes keeping the 2 police boats busy all evening in the cove(200+ boats in a cove the size of south cove - glad police were patrolling) the sunset was nice and it had this neat blue flashing tint from the police boat beacons.

the local person standing next to me looked at it all and said to me, heaven . . . isn't it.

I only thought - yeah right

Folks - Sebec is so so special - we really have a fantastic secret up here in the maine woods.

I am not ready for a McDonalds at Greeleys yet

: Sunday May 17, 2009
: 06:31 AM

I do have to take offense at the input on Winnipesaukee. Although there may be large boats, not everyone drives large, loud, boats. Some enjoy the tranquility of the gorgeous enclosed lake also. Have you checked out the water quality? Have you looked at the incredible views from every point on the lake? Have you seen the MANY loon sanctuaries? I'm afraid there will be loud boats and beer drinking fishermen anywhere, you can't judge the majority by the minority. I grew up on Lake Winnipesaukee and it is a beautiful New England Lake. Sebec is also beautiful and holds different qualities. But, as with everything, please don't judge by what you might not have experienced yourself. Enjoy your summer on Sebec, I will too.

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 06:41 PM

I haven't posted in a while.I hope the water level is up soon . Myself and the Sebec 4 are coming up the weekend of the 30th to slay some fish. Any more fishing reports ? As for the loud boat.Bring it Winnipesaukee in NH. They love that stuff down there. A big engine,12 pack of beer , and a chance to chase down some Loons.That's a Winni boater.

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 04:00 PM

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 01:43 PM

toss mother in-law overboard on a long rope - slowest way

:{)

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 12:39 PM

Splash boards are on one gate closed. Tim

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 10:53 AM

troll in reverse

slowest way :)

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 07:49 AM

Drift socks? http://www.thefind.com/apparel/browse-magnum-series-drift-socks

R.S.D.

: Saturday May 16, 2009
: 06:27 AM

9:41 PM

I use a 5 gallon bucket. Paced my boat with the help one of the Lake trolling "expert's", and the bucket brought me right to his speed.

: Friday May 15, 2009
: 09:41 PM

Anybody ever use a drift sock or drag buckets to slow the troll? We don't have the benefit of a kicker motor and the 75 hp 4-stroke seems to keep us moving too fast to find the fish. I think I might need to slow the boat down. ~L

: Friday May 15, 2009
: 09:34 PM

Tims Cove had issues with electricity this week. CMP said they spent 17 hours in there yesterday and were on their 7 hour rest so they hope to connect power in the morning to the camp, which was riped off a couple of weeks ago.

Had local electrician recommended and was very easy to work with..

TC177

: Friday May 15, 2009
: 07:05 PM

bsbwrbk, did you get a burning permit before you lit it off? :-) Gil

: Friday May 15, 2009
: 02:56 PM

Gil, The power outage was due to a burning transformer in my yard. I had nothing to do with it, but the hydro was timely when considering the day they had. bsbwrbk

: Thursday May 14, 2009
: 06:14 PM

Lost the power for 90 minutes in Bowerbank. A wild, windy day. The black flies were blown north a few miles. Not a one to be found along the shore.

They worked on the splash boards today and they are mostly done. Just the northern end of the dam left to do. One gate is closed (finally). Gil

PS: GW, I had a long, shiny silver thing about 16 1/2" long for supper tonight. I'm one ahead of you so far!

: Thursday May 14, 2009
: 04:28 PM

Very interesting day. Most fire departments were called out due to wind events. All those "hanging dead branches" are now on the ground - or on your camp roof.

bsbwrbk

: Thursday May 14, 2009
: 10:06 AM

Didn't take too long. Chicken Cove power is out in Dover-Foxcroft: http://www3.cmpco.com/outage/roadoutages.aspx?town=00221650

: Thursday May 14, 2009
: 08:53 AM

This should be interesting:

WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH THIS AFTERNOON...WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 10:02 PM

Thanks Steve. -Mike

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 08:53 PM

Mike Nice job of west webcam pictures today. I think you've got it down. Steve R

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 05:17 PM

Well, good things always tease us and bad things don't so if Sebec is teasing you, then you have a good life! When all the pressures of the day mount, I get to look at a picture out my front windows onto Sebec Lake as my screen saver and then I remember why I have a pressure filled job.

8-)

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 02:54 PM

hey 11:21 who hates the web cam as it's teasing you...just remember, you can't see the millions of black flies flying around waiting for you...hope that helps...

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 01:49 PM

I clipped on of those maps to my boat's floor

great for trollin and winnin salmon contests

-gw

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 12:39 PM

Hi Folks! I wanted to post an unsolicited plug for the lake chart for sale on this site. I ordered one last week to replace the laminated table placemat we were using for the last 10 years. The new chart is a great size (11x17) and folds down even smaller. It has great detail of the lake including ATON descriptions. AND, it arrived in my mailbox in 2 days! Thanks again Mike! ~L

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 11:21 AM

i hate the new web cam more today than yesterday

but not as much as tomorrow!(sonny & cher)

it's teasing me!

: Wednesday May 13, 2009
: 08:05 AM

You can get to Today's Photos from this link: http://www.sebeclake.net/htm/todays_images.htm Remember to do a refresh to bring up the latest images -Mike

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 09:23 PM

GW, Thanks, the wife and I now have a date planned with the salmon in September. Hope I don't get stood up... <;)(((((((>=< ~L

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 06:36 PM

"moderate" is too nice a term for the black flies at my camp. If I had weighed 10 lbs less they'd lugged me off yesterday. Gil, I too stopped by the dam yesterday. I feel the crew is doing what they can. That 3-4 inches of water over the dam is enough to carry a man off the edge. I used to work the generaters at Browns mill years ago. Working on the dam is is not an exact science, but mistakes are rarely forgiven. bsbwrbk

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 05:11 PM

Put 14 docks in today. water still low which makes it easyer. but the water is still very cold too. Tim

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 03:39 PM

Gil, thanks for bug report..so they have arrived...here's hoping they stay moderate..

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 01:46 PM

Bug Report :-) Worked around the camp in Bowerbank yesterday afternoon and would have to consider the black flies "moderate". They were there but didn't bother too badly. Gil

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 11:54 AM

So spoiled already, I miss Steve's webcam....hope all is o.k...can anyone give a bug report for today?

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 11:22 AM

RE: GW, I've never seen the September salmon jumping up the falls, but I sure would like to. Can I take my boat close enough to take a look or is this a drive then hike or bike adventure? I'm up for it either way so please let me know. Thanks,

we park our 14 foot boat on the left and sit on the rocks

Or ypu can drive

dont forget shippond stream too.

pick a sunny afternoon in mid september

-GW

: Tuesday May 12, 2009
: 07:18 AM

Have not herd from the Dover Dozen lately.Have any of you been fishing on Sebec yet.

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 10:22 PM

Gil, Thanks for the dam reports. My dam opinion: once it filled back up the lake was been quite high the last 2 years. We adjusted the dock legs as high as they could go, but the decking spent quite a bit of time under water. This makes for interesting loading and landing for sure. :-) Here's hoping for a quick refill then maybe a little more water over the dam this year!

GW, I've never seen the September salmon jumping up the falls, but I sure would like to. Can I take my boat close enough to take a look or is this a drive then hike or bike adventure? I'm up for it either way so please let me know. Thanks,

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 06:57 PM

Hey 02:48! I can totally relate!!! with all the craziness of this world I think Sebec is the only place left to run to!!! I have to wait till the end of June to be at my camp! I envy you, only 3 weeks to go!!! Enjoy!

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 06:22 PM

Here's the latest on the water level. Still very low. The construction of the splash boards is underway. The iron pins that they place on the top of the dam to hold the boards are all in place. The plywood has been placed on maybe 20% of the dam. Both ends are high and dry but there is still water going over the top in the center of the dam.

I surmise that the rain we had Saturday was enough to bring the water up a little (or at least slow down the level dropping). There was about 3" in the bottom of my boat this afternoon. Both gates are open and if the rain holds off a few days we might be in luck. I'm planning another trip to camp on Thursday so I'll post again Thursday night. Gil

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 02:48 PM

I cant stand the web cams! They taunt me!

I need to be at the LAKE! 3 more weeks to go 3 more weeks to go - hi ho the dairy-oh . . . 3 more fricken weeks . . .

-GW

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 02:15 PM

Peggy Goodridge Daughter of the late Olie & Rosamond Goodridge

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 09:01 AM

You can thank GW, he keeps pushing me onward.. -M

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 08:30 AM

Thank you Mike for today's image link, it was missed...you're the best...you take such good care of us all. ;)

: Monday May 11, 2009
: 07:26 AM

Today's Images link is now working. -Mike

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 03:57 PM

11:16 AM

Don't be too sure about that - I notice you're already repeating yourself. (BIG grin)

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 11:32 AM

You can really see the difference between big lake and small lake conditions. As soon as you pass throuth the narrows it's a big change.

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 11:16 AM

6:24 I am 62 . and will never be an old cogger if it makes me like you.

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 11:15 AM

6:24 I am 62 . and will never be an old cogger if it makes me like you.

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 10:41 AM

Mike the site keeps getting better,... You do a great job, many thanks also to the host of the additional web cam, very nice!

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 09:04 AM

Yesterday's was one of the more interesting time-lapses in a while. See it here: http://www.sebeclake.net/timeLapse.htm -Mike

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 06:24 AM

7:17

's OK, you'll get over it - might take you longer than some, but sooner or later you'll turn into one of us old dudes and grumble about loud kids.

Be careful out there.......we'd hate to see you miss codger-hood. :)

: Sunday May 10, 2009
: 12:53 AM

noisy boat again , eh . . .

-GW :)

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 08:46 PM

My son and I were up and stopped by to see if you were around... Electrical damaged requires an electrician but that is fine, he will be in on Monday or Tuesday... We will be up next weekend to open up.. hard to open without power!

===

We heard the boats today and honestly, it brought a smile across my face because when we were staying with friends, it was very quiet. We guessed that the gas price last year not only limited people from coming to the lake, but if they got here, there was no boating which made me sad. Glad to hear the boats.

Sorry about my hours of chainsawing.. darn Cedar ate my power line so had to get it cleared but I think we are done.

Tims Cove was in good shape... Thanks to lots of people that we know work hard to keep it up!

Saw the Pink Lady for the first time.

Good thunderstorm last night!

Darn those folks at the town hall are nice in Maine... In Mass, they snarl and grump at you,... registering boats are too darn easy and its one stop shopping!

Maine, the way life should be.

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 07:17 PM

10:46 you know what relaxes me? going 60 in a boat .burning rubber with a fast car . passing a long line of cars on a loud motorcycle. what do you think about kids laughing. singalongs around a camp fire. dont forget those pesky four wheelers and dirt bikes. to much noise for ya.stay home. long hard winter. summer is for fun!!!!!!!!! you didint tell me your name. why should I tell you mine?

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 04:26 PM

Maybe the noise from the older motors is becoming more obvious now that so many have the newer, quieter ones. I'd like to swap my oldie for a four stroke but alas the economy is not cooperating.

I do try to use my chainsaw, a necessary evil, mid-day on week days when fewer people are around.

Now and then we get new people, like the Elvis wannabe across the pond, who have no idea how sound travels. But they soon learn. We hear a few rowdy parties, but compared to other lakes, darn few. I don't recall one ruckus from a jet ski all last summer.

Even mid-summer, it's real quiet all week and reasonable on weekends. Everyone is considerate.

I figure what little noise we do get is pay-back for my youth. Wouldn't be surprised to find there were a few celebrations after our generation graduated and moved on. :)

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 03:16 PM

There is also a floatplane on the lake. Should you vote him off as well? And sometimes people use chainsaws that echo across the lake. And the airforce sometimes buzzes the lake with with an F16. What is noise can be subjective? The fireworks on July 4 keep me awake... :)

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 02:03 PM

I heard that noisy boat alot last summer. I hope someone buys it that lives on a different lake. He does not take other people into consideration when he runs around with the noise. I am sure I am one of many that dislike that boat.

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 01:02 PM

That link didn't make it quite right. An appreciation of Maine: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/04/21/4145215.htm

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 01:01 PM

The water temperature probe is tied to the bottom out about 10 feet and is now under about 1ft of water.

An appreciation of Maine: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/04/21/4145215.htm-Mike

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 12:13 PM

wow - water warms up fast - all that rain water or turnover?

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 11:59 AM

Gil: it's just different now days, for reasons already stated. So, It is what it is, shrug.

R.S.D.

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 11:58 AM

10:46 No, it's a noisy boat intentionally. He rarely runs it however, be thankful. Rumor is, it may be for sale at some point.

R.S.D.

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 11:53 AM

Gil: it's just different now days, for reasons already stated. So, It is what it is, shrug.

R.S.D.

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 10:46 AM

The boats are back on the lake and the one that I dread hearing all summer is back. You can hear this boat from one lake to the other. People come to the lake to relax! Can't he do something to this boat so it doesn't make so much noise?????????????????

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 08:33 AM

Woops, forgot to sign my name to my post (8:31 AM) Gil

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 08:31 AM

RSD, I wonder if when setting these regulations to protect the fish spawn, the loons and other waterfowl have been overlooked by the nice folks in Augusta that make these regulations? I think I've identified a person at DEP that I can call and chat with about just this issue. I intend to do that and I will pass along anything I learn.

I can also imagine how difficult it is to regulate the water levels that we campowners expect (and demand). Sebec Lake encompases a 327 square mile watershed. All that water has to go thru that relatively small dam.

After reading the dam operators water management plan, I am just a little more tolerant of water fluctuations. Just a little!

I wish everyone who is concerned about the water levels would read it. I'll post it again:

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/nvcommon/NVViewer.asp?Doc=11514295:0

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 08:30 AM

Saw a loon this morning on the east webcam. See: http://sebeclake.blogspot.com/ -Mike

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 06:03 AM

Agreed, let's take care of the loons for a few weeks, we owe them that, then we'll have plenty of summer for the water level we want. Hey, didn't stop me from kayaking last weekend...had Tim's cove all to myself. I was able to follow some loons as they fished. So beautiful. Have any of you been within 20 feet of a loon when it decides to call out? good lord, thought I'd lose my hearing. so beautiful. KJ 187TC

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 05:41 AM

Thanks Gil:

A few things I didn't know. As always you get the inside scoop. However I'd trade "Ice damaged" eggs for Loon chicks any day. ;/

How did Nature ever manage without the D.E.P. Were there no Salmon then?

Red Sea Doo

: Saturday May 09, 2009
: 01:01 AM

mike - good news!

CAMP ITHACA brand is going to offer "third arm and hand" for folk like you who need an extra hand!

-gw

: Friday May 08, 2009
: 04:46 PM

I put the boat lift in its usual position today. The water will have to come up 32" before I can use it. Just another measure of the lake level. Like others around the lake, my only concern is for the loon population. All the other stuff can wait. Good time to pick up that junk we dropped off the dock last year. bsbwrbk

: Friday May 08, 2009
: 03:48 PM

Hey, somebody give Mike another hand! This site just keeps getting better and better. Thanks Mike (and Steve for that beautiful view of the Big Lake).

: Friday May 08, 2009
: 03:47 PM

Hey, somebody give Mike another hand! This site just keeps getting better and better. Thanks Mike (and Steve for that beautiful view of the Big Lake).

: Friday May 08, 2009
: 03:13 PM

GW, all these things are possible however I only have two hands... ;) -Mike

: Friday May 08, 2009
: 01:13 PM

narrows cam time lapse!

NARROWS CAM TIME LAPSE!!

I WANT TO SEE 4TH JULY NARROWS TIME LAPSE !!!

-GW

: Friday May 08, 2009
: 01:19 AM

Hi All:

Nice loon cam huh!

I am sure we had no loon chicks last summer due to hi water.

RE: "just let Gil sweet talk the guys at the dam itself!" Yes I like this approach - no red tape needed. leave out the big-lake-icans and the narrow-crats.

I like the lake when it is down a bit. Landings and beaches are bigger and out of the water.

Salmon do spawn first, then the togue. It must be hard to gauge water level vs rainfall vs splashboards in the fall.

Have any of you ever sat on the rocks mid september at the falls and watched the salmon jump? Usually mid afternoon on a sunny day - quite the site! 5-7/minute when they get going. Big ones too.

I'd like to see the togue on the spawn beds. What time of year do they spawn? Sebec bass usually spawn 1st or 2nd week of june - then the sunfish occupy their beds next cycle in early july.

It would be cool to have an underwater "Spawn cam" . . .

hmmm . . .

meanwhile we are all getting hi-speed wifi now, and I can get good 3g coverage on much of the lake and in the north woods.

now if I can only get that big bass out by brown point . . .

ps: we're all good at the ice out guesing - how about Sebec meet and greet in south cove date guess? - what's good for all you folks? Any more ideas - early august - 4th weekend?

-GW

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 10:09 PM

If anyone wants some interesting reading about water levels on Sebec Lake you might want to read this document in the Federal Energy Regulatory Comission's eLibrary. It might clear up some of the common misconceptions about the water level requirements at Sebec Lake.

http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/nvcommon/NVViewer.asp?Doc=11514295:0 Gil

Gil

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 08:00 PM

RSD, yes I remember those days, too. That was before the DEP. The dam now operates under a Maine DEP license that requires the lake to be drawn down twice a year. The first drawdown must be in late October, prior to the fall rains, after most lake salmon migrate up the inlet streams and prior to the time when lake trout lay their eggs in the shallows of Sebec Lake. Once these eggs have been laid, the lake must again be filled to avoid ice damage to the eggs during spawning season. The second drawdown occurs in the late winter so that the lake is at its lowest possible level (down 5.6’) prior to the spring ice out, thaw and run-off. The goal of these bi-modal drawdowns is to store as much flow as possible for recreation by the lakeshore cottage owners and to maximize Sebec project’s power production.

I couldn't read the gauge at the dam tonight because all the numbers under the "normal" water level are slimy and aren't readable, but I bet it is at least 5.6' below normal - something like 316' or 317'.

As much as we all hate to see the water fluctuation, there seems to be a reason for it. I agree with you and G.W. about the loons. I usually see lots of chicks - last summer I didn't see a one!

What's the answer? I sure don't know but I guess nothing is like the good old days. Gil

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 07:54 PM

Normal water level is 322 ft, That has been established already! the trick is holding the Dam ownership accountable.

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 07:42 PM

I went up to camp this afternoon to bail out the boat. As others have said, the lake is VERY low. Both gates in the dam are open and the top of the dam is almost dry. Maybe an inch or so of water going over the top. I also noticed that there was a large pile of new 4x4s and a load of new plywood sitting in the driveway by the gate to the powerhouse. Another pile of 4x4s and a bunch of the iron pins were piled up on the other side of the dam. These weren't there last weekend. I am assuming this is the materials to build the splash boards.

You might remember that I posted last year on May 29th that they were working on Sunday afternoon, Memorial Day weekend, to install the boards and the guys were out on top of the dam with an inch or two of water still going over the top.

If they do in fact get the boards up this weekend, we will be almost 3 weeks ahead of last year! It won't take very long before the lake is back up where we all want it.

Again, I repeat, I don't have ANY connection with the dam nor do I even know anyone who does. Gil

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 07:28 PM

Gil:

I remember when "they" let the water out in the fall of the year, and then the water would be low enough to put the boards on in the early spring. Now they leave the water high and the ice smashes every thing up all winter, only to let it out in the spring. Water foul nest too low, then the water comes up, swamps the nests.

The new dam owners are nice to talk to perhaps? They can't manage water level worth a DAMN!!

I fear the loon population on Sebec will be negatively impacted if this continues!!! it already has actually.

R.S.D.

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 04:49 PM

I agree with 4:35. A call to a fed/state administration concerning the environment could generate problems no one wants to live with. (ie. "The dam will be monitored by federal agents whose wages and other costs such as housing will be defered by a fee imposed upon all waterfront landowners; etc., etc., etc.") Let's not go there. Patience is much cheaper.

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 04:35 PM

Yeah, let's get the EPA and DEP involved. Then it'll require an environmental impact statement every time a gate is opened/closed to return to a normal water level...of course they'll first have to review the 100-year flood data, survey residents within the Sebec drainage basin, etc before they can even determine what "normal" really is. In the meantime maybe they'll seek an injunction to cease any regulation of the water level until the environmental impact statement is completed in, say ten years from now. ...maybe we should just let Gil sweet talk the guys at the dam itself!

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 04:10 PM

GW, thanks for sharing the "live-loon-cam" with us, it's incredible!!! LA in TC

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 01:30 PM

http://www.modularsound.com/packards.html

I have 6 maine web cams tiled on the page

you can watch the weather roll across sebec and the state!

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 12:00 PM

I hope that someone has contacted the EPA and the DEP about the Dam owners and opperators.

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 10:20 AM

My Dam 2 cents

The loons cant nest if the water goes up and down in June. I am glad they will get the work done quickly. Last year we had little or no loons hatch as the water was up and down all summer. I wish it was more constant. Last year, 2008, I felt the lake was a bit too high for most of the summer and only returned to a good level mid august. Loon nests were swamped.

I hope for another nesting pair near my dock again this season. Pass it on the the good dam folk Gil.

You will LOVE this one!

http://www.mnbound.com/live-loon-cam/

Water level needs to be just right for their egress to the lake and to return to the nest. The nest has to stay dry to keep warm for the hatch. I think it takes about 3-5 weeks or so. I am no expert.

-GW

: Thursday May 07, 2009
: 09:52 AM

Ampersand Sebec Lake Hydro, LLC bought the dam on 12-4-07. As far a I know they are the present owners. The people I have talked with at the dam have been friendly and helpful, sharing lots of information about the work they were doing. The corporate office (Boston phone number) has not responded to any of my email questions. I understand from various sources they do continue to honor the agreement with the Sebec Lake Assoc. regarding water levels. Someone at the Sebec Lake Assoc. could address that better than I.

I'm guessing that the reason for the low water level right now (based on 60+ years of personal observation) is they are trying to get the water level low enough to get people out on the dam and replace the splash boards (flash boards) that are washed away every year by the spring thaw. A week ago there was 6" or so of water still flowing over the dam. Closing the gates now would only delay the time to get the lake down to where they can work out on top of the dam. It's a Catch-22 situation. The splash boards have to be in place to hold the level up where it is supposed to be all summer. I guess we have to put up with low water in April and early May to get the level up where it belongs for the summer. My thoughts - Yours? Gil

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 08:55 PM

I undestand that there is a new owner of the dam. Are they under a contract or obligation to maintain the level of the lake at certain levels at certain times of the year?

TC177

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 07:56 PM

water level way down . impossible to launch a boat with any size at greeleys landing. Tim

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 01:59 PM

Amazing view right now.

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 12:51 PM

Love the new camera direction. Pan right a wee bit more and I can see my camp while sitting in Washington state.

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 12:32 PM

Really like the second view. Vacationed in Maine October, 2005 and went through Dover-Foxcroft a couple of times. Love the area and have looked in on the Sebec Lake webcam ever since.

Go Ponies!

Dale McGrath Olympia, Washington

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 12:30 PM

My springer spaniel swam a lot does that count?

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 10:49 AM

Going up this weekend, anyone been swimming yet?? -Maddock

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 09:23 AM

As for Tim's Cove cell coverage, I'm able to make and receive calls from a particular spot in our camp, as well as most any where around the camp. We have US Cell as a provider, but I think the true technology lies in the phone, you need a Nokia! ~LA in TC

: Wednesday May 06, 2009
: 08:35 AM

Be there or be square: http://www.maineaudubon.org/news/07.02.2008_borestone_open_house.shtml

: Tuesday May 05, 2009
: 07:49 PM

Hey Anglers ! How has the fishing been ? The 'Sebec 4'and myself are coming up the end of the month.Cold beer in hand, trolling for Togue and Salmon, and the best view in Maine !

Pelly

: Tuesday May 05, 2009
: 06:56 PM

NICE PICTURE, of Boarstone from the narrows! Go Sebec Tech.

R.S.D.

: Tuesday May 05, 2009
: 12:49 PM

Tim's Cove Rd. report, not bad, was passable this weekend no issues..helps that it had been dry for days, supposed to get rain this week so might make it a bit slick in spots with that wonderful clay mud, but otherwise just the usual few soft spots easy to negotiate and the typical pot holes. Go for it.

We had NO BUGS all weekend, we arrived Sat. and left Mon. afternoon. Water is low, dropped a good 6 inches while we were there. TC187

: Tuesday May 05, 2009
: 12:44 PM

Hi Bob,

Glad to hear the power company is getting right on it. We did see the truck come to your camp. Regarding cell coverage, I'm assuming same as last year, we were able to make a call to Mass. from a certain spot this weekend...didn't try inside camp as it's never worked before.

Karla and Steve

: Tuesday May 05, 2009
: 11:28 AM

wind from the east,

the fish bite the least

-GW

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 05:06 PM

Love the new views of the lake!!! Thank you for all your hard work to bring us the beauty of Sebec 24/7!!!

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 04:13 PM

Steve,

On Tim's Cove, was the cell coverage the same as last fall? We switched to verizon because we got coverage on the dock but no coverage in the house... thx

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 03:50 PM

OK - joking aside . . .

Sunset tonight will be great on the new web cam!

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 11:54 AM

Thanks steve for another GREAT view of the lake!

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 11:52 AM

Graet image this morning just wish it were my boat out there fishing.Any fishing reports to share. RS.

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 09:14 AM

GW, You better get up here soon. The salmon will be all gone! Gil

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 09:13 AM

Forgot to thank Steve for teaming up with Mike and sharing his million dollar view of Borestone! I paddled up to the east side of the Narrows from Ram Island on Sunday morning just so I could see this view again. The lake was a mirror - perfectly still until after 9a. The loons followed me around for awhile and seemed to also be enjoying the view. Nice to be back for sure. ~L

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 07:42 AM

: Monday May 04, 2009
: 07:07 AM

CAMS CAMS CAMS

I hate those pesky cams!

They just make me want to come up to camp!

-GW

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 11:54 PM

I HATE THE NEW CAMERA

it sux

I will never view it again!

. . . NOT

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 07:59 PM

Thanks Steve and Mike.....great view at 7:55PM Sunday!!!! Ed & Jodi

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 07:43 PM

WOW! Love the new camera angle with the sunset view of Borestone Mike. That IS a major new development - thanks!

In other exciting news, we're just back from Ram Island Point and Bowerbank has reliable cell service now! The same cell phone went from no bars on Columbus Day to three bars today - air card in the laptop worked too. First time I ever looked at the web cam while looking at the lake in person (I couldn't resist). No more "can you hear me now"? ~L

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 07:34 PM

Steve Rainsford is generously sharing his view of Borestone with us on sebeclake.net. I'm sure we can all appreciate it! Thank you Steve, -Mike

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 06:56 PM

Thanks Steve for the call! The folks from CMP came right out and disconnected "my re-aranged" lines from the pine tree that fell.

Will get the service line and weatherhead repaired next Saturday and hope to have power back in the afternoon.

Then will work with the telephone company after things the power lines are back in place.

Will be up on Saturday early morning.

Nice to know your new neighbors are watchin out for you.

I hope everyone has a good week

Bob

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 06:10 PM

Mike, What's that new mountain? I don't recall seeing it before. :-) Volcanic activity north of Sebec Lake? Gil

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 03:59 PM

Mike, Looks like a brand new picture?? Wassssuup? A new location?? RG Apopka, Fl.

: Sunday May 03, 2009
: 09:32 AM

The lake is slowly falling. Looks like about 8"-10" since we put the dock in a week ago. One gate is open and there is now just a little water going over the top of the dam. Hopefully they can get the top of the dam dry and get the splash boards on then get the lake back up to normal summer level BEFORE Memorial day. Gil

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 08:13 PM

Mike,

You are going to get 12 more cameras around the lake and you are looking for volunteers to have the camera point out the front windows... me me me me...

8-)

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 07:25 PM

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the black flies are out in force in the Bangor area as of this afternoon. We usually get them a week or so before Sebec Lake. Gil :-(

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 06:46 PM

A major new development will be taking place - stand by a for few days - Mike

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 05:04 PM

I know everyone is concerned about the whole swine flu epidemic that is going around.

There are a lot of expert opinions out there some more reputable than others. I have found a website that does a nice job making a clinical diagnosis on this possible pandemic:

www.doihavepigflu.com

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 05:00 PM

I know everyone is concerned about the whole swine flu epidemic that is going around. There are a lot of expert opinions out there—some more reputable than others. I have found a website that does a nice job making a clinical diagnosis on this possible pandemic:

www.doihavepigflu.com

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 10:24 AM

Thanks for the black fly report...anyone else out there been in tim's cove?...if we do hoard them, we'd be happy to spread the wealth ;)

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 10:21 AM

black fly to bio fuel project?

how is the fishin?

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 09:21 AM

Talked to a friend that live in DoverFoxcroft and he said that the black flies typically do not come out until Memorial Day "just when you are trying to put the garden in"

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 09:19 AM

I've been working outside (Bowerbank shore) for three weeks. Loons, ants, yellow jackets, and grubs abound but no black flies yet. Tim's cove is a beautiful spot, but it seems to hoard the majority of black flies. Thanks T.C. bsbwrbk

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 08:00 AM

No one that has gone in, has been seen again, It is thought that they were carried away by black flies...

8-)

: Friday May 01, 2009
: 07:29 AM

Can someone give a lake black fly report, are they horrible?...or can you work outside without being carried away....?

: Thursday April 30, 2009
: 07:55 PM

Had a long hard day. went down to work on camp anyway. someone went by with a loud boat. made my day . I just love loud boats.

: Thursday April 30, 2009
: 04:38 PM

Wish i was there with a coooold beer!

: Thursday April 30, 2009
: 11:22 AM

Thanks 7:20, aside from the flies we'll love every second of being back at camp.

: Thursday April 30, 2009
: 07:20 AM

Telling someone not to go into Tims Cove is like telling a ten yearold not to open presents on Christmas morning.Have a great weekend at Tims Cove.

: Thursday April 30, 2009
: 07:13 AM

Telling someone not to go into Tims Cove road is like telling a ten yearold not to open there presents on Christmas morning. Have a great weekend in Tims Cove.

: Wednesday April 29, 2009
: 04:55 PM

: Wednesday April 29, 2009
: 03:49 PM

Sorry 10:11 we're headed to camp on Tim's Cove Rd this weekend to open up. If you drive slowly and don't pound into any pot holes, that doesn't damage the road further. Black flies...ugh. They were pretty bad last year, seen worse, but have a feeling they'll be bad this year given the weather. A good wind helps make it tolerable.

: Wednesday April 29, 2009
: 01:33 PM

I like the upwind view

-GW

: Wednesday April 29, 2009
: 09:11 AM

Katahadin of course!

From rt 7 from dextah to dovah

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 10:11 PM

Hey people stay out of Tim's Cove until road has a chance to dry out . The more you travel and make ruts the more it is going to take to make road passable for everyone. The road was not made for early travel or giving people the idea that it is time to send in contractors with heavy trucks. Do us all a favor and wait another couple of weeks. Black flies are there so I've been told ..

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 08:10 PM

The winners were John and Lisa on April 22. You will have to scroll down to see who won. I haven't had a chance to update the website. -Mike

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 07:47 PM

Need some help. What is the mountain that you see covered with snow this time of year as you come into Dover from Route 7. It is absolutely beautiful. Thanks,

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 07:40 PM

HEY MIKE, WHO WON ICE OUT?????

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 07:37 PM

Went into Tim's Cove this past weekend. Road is in okay shape. Should be better by this coming weekend. Some soft spots and some snow. The culver on sebec shore rd has been fixed, I think. I passed the guilford truck bringing in some gravel on my way out Monday. The wildlife is returning and looks to be in fine shape.

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 06:01 PM

I would like to plot the temperature also but I don't have so much time lately. I have an idea to buy a Davis weather station or something like that this summer during vacation. Then we can have some nice plots of air and water temperature. -Mike

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 04:47 PM

Hey Mike,

do you have a way of capturing the air and water temp each day or 2x per day. I have never seen the relationship between the water temp + air temp especially when the ice is melting and then ice out...

If there was a specific path to all the videos, I could also pick it off.. (just the engineer in me)

thx Mike

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 03:15 PM

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 03:13 PM

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 01:50 PM

hey mike-

zoom it in on the far hill so I can see the tree buds

or is sebectec not up to the task?

thanks

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 09:53 AM

so jp i see some things never change

: Tuesday April 28, 2009
: 09:53 AM

so jp i see some things never change

: Monday April 27, 2009
: 09:17 PM

BLACK FLIES are here!!!!!!!!!!!!! :<

: Monday April 27, 2009
: 06:59 PM

Did anyone try going into Tims Cove?

: Monday April 27, 2009
: 06:12 PM

: Sunday April 26, 2009
: 07:05 PM

Or too little. :-)

: Sunday April 26, 2009
: 05:39 PM

Too much information!

: Sunday April 26, 2009
: 04:50 PM

Camp Is Offically Open!! And I went for my first swim off the bowerbank yacht club piers,the water was 43 degrees on Saturday. Definitly made some things disappear.JP @ The Cedars

: Saturday April 25, 2009
: 08:20 AM

G.W. Great news about the Eagle, This fall I hiked to the base of the "Nest tree" You would not believe the size of the nesting material that had fallen out of that tree! Eagles use big stuff 2+" sticks 1/2 rope plastic jugs, old car fenders... Just kidding about the fender :)

The only reason I would even think to go up to the nest area, is because the wind had blown the old nest down in Oct. The Eagles were gone from that site for the year. This nesting couple has not yet been spooked, but they don't enjoy company while nesting. The nesting cycle is about 20 weeks. All Spring & summer. There are now probably more than just a few nesting locations. I've witnessed "activity" in three areas!

http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle4.html

R.S.D.

: Saturday April 25, 2009
: 07:47 AM

some solar glare on window this morning.

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 02:39 PM

Chesuncook and Moosehead both still have ice, but then again, they both have some amount of open water. Gil

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 01:50 PM

FYI:

"We have seen the Eagle back on her nest - she rebuilt in the same spot so that will be fun this summer. Hopefully we'll see some little ones."

-gw

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 01:43 PM

is the big lake iced out yet?

and if so . . .

hows da salmon fishin?

-gw

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 12:55 PM

ice out on chesuncook?

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 10:58 AM

All I can say is WOW!!!! We can't wait to open up the camp!!! Ram Island

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 10:20 AM

Mike, nice switch on webcam view...wonder how the big lake is doing...if ice not out now, will be by end of weekend...getting warm...

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 08:45 AM

You have until the 25th to enter the Chesuncook Lake ice-out contest. And there you will really win something :) Go to www.ChesuncookLakeHouse.com and click on the blog. -Mike

: Friday April 24, 2009
: 08:30 AM

Congratulations to John and Lisa For winning the ice out contest. From Scott&Jean Shore Road North

: Thursday April 23, 2009
: 08:48 PM

Thank you Mike for providing such fun with your site, I know that it costs you time and money.

Much enjoyment, Thanks so much!!!

Unknown

: Thursday April 23, 2009
: 11:19 AM

Sweet beautiful open water...nice...fishermen grab your poles and start your engines. Please save a few fish for me. I'm hoping to be back on the water and open the camp on 5/2. Can't believe it's FINALLY time! ~L

: Thursday April 23, 2009
: 07:28 AM

Congratulations to John D. Major USAF, Lisa F.-Flag Cove Rd. for winning the ice-out contest! If it is not top secret, please share your ice-out-guessing formula with us! Terry

: Thursday April 23, 2009
: 07:13 AM

Yesterday's winners get an ice-out DVD. It's a lot of fun to watch the ice go out on the webcam so that's worth something. If official ice-out turns out to be a different day we will announce that one separately. Thanks everyone for participating. -Mike

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 08:41 PM

This happened last year, I jumped the gun on ice-out. We should wait for ice to clear in the big lake and and the 'official' ice-out from.... who? Does somebody know who will call it this year? -Mike

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 06:54 PM

Think I just saw a boat out on the lake.

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 05:26 PM

summers coming

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 05:26 PM

summers coming

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 04:31 PM

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 04:31 PM

For what it's worth. Report from a check at 1:30 PM today says the Big Lake is still solid ice.

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 02:28 PM

Where is Toby falls?

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 02:28 PM

Where is Toby falls?

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 02:10 PM

OK! - Time for my annual iceout Jetski trip down the falls! I will report back as usual with my escapades I hope people are nicer to me this year.

Has any one tried to go up Toby Falls on a jet ski?

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 01:44 PM

Mark, at 11:02 AM,

I think it was a red kayak, and I'm betting you'll see him out there soon.

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:58 PM

Yes, good call al. And yes, congratulations to ice-out winners John D. Major USAF, Lisa F.-Flag Cove Rd! -Mike

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:54 PM

Yep! that was me. al

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:45 PM

Yesterdays 4:59 person who said there may be no ice in the morning was almost correct!

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:42 PM

CONGRATULATIONS TO John D. Major USAF, Lisa F.-Flag Cove Rd

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:37 PM

Time to wipe the cob webs out of the kayak. I feel like a little kid at Christmas...we have our lake back.

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:33 PM

YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Lets go for a swim.

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:26 PM

ICE OUT YIPPPEEEE!!!! Now if we could get someone to run up and down tim's cove with a hair dryer and dry it up for us, we'd be all set....can't wait to see tomorrows daily movie..

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:01 PM

Who's up for a swim?

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 11:59 AM

Wow! Here comes summer!!!!

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 11:40 AM

It appears to be revealed - no more ice! -M

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 11:02 AM

In the past a red canoe would appear when the ice was out.

Mark

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 11:02 AM

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 10:59 AM

GOING......GOING....

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 10:53 AM

I'm straining my eyes but there does yet appear to be ice. Time will tell. -M

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 09:46 AM

Mike.. How much is the SebecTec WindowWiper option?

Good site and lot of fun!

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 08:36 AM

someone go wipe their sleeve on the window please...been watching every day..we're so close to ice out !!!! ;)

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 07:26 AM

aaaah!he camera needs a defogger, can't see the lake....

: Wednesday April 22, 2009
: 12:42 AM

nice time lapse from yesterday

the time lapse needs fender bender sound effects for the ice collisions!

OK - informal iceout revision - I say this friday

I am prolly off by a week from my official guess

any other revisions?

-GW

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 07:54 PM

Tim's cove Rd. report repair work has been scheduled for early May, Careful until then! Big wash out on "The Hill" but navigable.

Grading is schedule, from end to end, South cove Rd. to the other end at Tim's cove Rd. this in addition to small wash out and culvert repairs. If all goes to plan, We should be good to go by mid May. Fingers crossed.

R.S.D.

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 07:24 PM

Just having some fun. I want the ice to go out during the day so we can see it happen. -Mike

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 06:30 PM

Your absolutely correct Mike and I think you can count on several more mornings before it is completely out.

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 05:57 PM

The ice will be there tomorrow morning, mark my words. -Mike

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 05:49 PM

I think we will wake to no ice in the morning. YAHOO!!!

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 03:33 PM

There is a strong breeze coming out of Newell Cove blowing ice flows up the lake toward the beach area. If you watch the jams (white ridges) it will give you an idea of the direction of movement. It doesn't seem to be going toward S. village. When it does, it's all over. bsbwrbk

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 03:12 PM

It looks like a great day to make a Sebec-Slushy! ~Lee

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 03:00 PM

Looks like the easterly wind is moving the ice sheet and starting to break it up. Going....going....? Gil

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 01:46 PM

OH that's great news about the loons back already. I wish the skies would clear so we could see better, that ice is very much ready to go at this point. the water is 1 degree warmer than the air...so much fun to watch.

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 01:27 PM

The Loons are back and have been for several days, can summer be far off?

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 01:00 PM

I heard that some of the folks on the lake stockpile the ice for their beer coolers for the summer...The ice in the middle of the lake is much better than the shore ice... Because of the danger of getting Middle Ice, only the hearty have Middle Lake Ice in their coolers on July fourth weekend..

8-)

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 10:34 AM

10:41

Good question. Yes, some of the ice sinks and the lake saves it to start the freeze next Winter. Sort of like sourdough starter. :)

: Tuesday April 21, 2009
: 10:14 AM

Does all of the ice either melt or float away or does some of it sink?

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 08:22 PM

Has any one gone for a quick swim yet along the edges.

I'll bet the loons are back, they WILL come even with a small amount of open water like this, It's crazy!

...but nice to see and hear again.

R.S.D.

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 07:52 PM

I just now had a conversation with another Tim's cove camp owner, His report supports your assessment 6:55P.M. "You can get in... But, some soft spots. collapsed culverts also. A few of The Board of Directors are planning action for spring road work as we speak, I will inquire as to emergency repair work tonight, with the chairman. I can report later as I find out more.

R.S.D.

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 06:53 PM

I went in to Tims Cove on Saturday and it was passable but it is still snow covered in alot of places and a few wash outs. I think that by next week end frost will be coming out and can not be driven on as ground will be muddy and soft a few more weekends to make it passable and not make alot of ruts for later drive

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 04:14 PM

The word about a week ago is that Tim's Cove still had snow on it and was passable by snowmobile.

Clearly I will be purchasing an aluminum boat so that once we have ice out, I can go in from a friend's camp in the narrows and cometh in by "sea", so I can get the property openned up.

(I will even hang two lanterns!)

Bob

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 03:00 PM

Our first trip is May 16th weekend if the road is passable...

Bob

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 03:00 PM

Our first trip is May 16th weekend if the road is passable...

Bob

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 01:56 PM

Hey Bob, when are you planning on making your first trip in? If someone goes in this coming weekend I'd love to know how TIM'S COVE ROAD is....anyone know???

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 01:55 PM

R.S.D. has had a tradition of dunking into the lake on memorial day...but it's a lonely sport. I've never heard of mother's day..only memorial day, but hey, all the power to ya.

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 01:49 PM

The cloasest we ever get is swimming on Memorial Day!

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 12:58 PM

I heard a rumor from friends that now live in North Carolina but grew up in Dover that if you were at the lake on Mother's Day weekend, you were suppose to get in the water...

Someone referenced swimming next month and I can only assume these conversations are related?

Thanks!

Bob

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 10:00 AM

April 3 or 4 was the last day for 31.9F -Mike

: Monday April 20, 2009
: 08:47 AM

how many days has it been since the water temp rose above 31.9F?

-GW

: Sunday April 19, 2009
: 09:13 PM

when ice out occurs ,lets all paint our do gs purple so we can watch them dry.

: Sunday April 19, 2009
: 04:06 PM

Amazing progress on the Ice ! Keep up the great site Mike ! It is really appreciated. Rich G., Apopka, Florida

: Sunday April 19, 2009
: 08:49 AM

Another good video from yesterday. There's a rowboat at 2:10pm -Mike

: Sunday April 19, 2009
: 08:34 AM

1:19 PM Nope, The "Millennium" is 300 H.P. Volvo-Penta. The 260 H.P. is A Merc. Alpha. and is Quiet!

R.S.D. ;~)

: Saturday April 18, 2009
: 04:43 PM

If I don't win the ice-out, I would PAY for the DVD. Good warning on small boats and ice. In addition, always keep dry land on one side of your trip. If the ice moves you'll only have a long walk home. PFD's!!! bsbwrbk

: Saturday April 18, 2009
: 01:35 PM

The ice could hang on for a few more days, who knows. A big wind might take it out quick. Winner(s) of ice-out get a dvd movie of ice-out to watch on the big screen. -Mike

: Saturday April 18, 2009
: 01:19 PM

260HP IO? Must be "Pink Boy's" Carlson. We always look forward to hearing him cruise the shoreline. Great boat! Will Tim have it ready for ice out?

J&J

: Saturday April 18, 2009
: 12:35 PM

Mike, your time lapse rules!

Any new ice out guesses? Today? Tomorrow? I can't see it going much longer with the big movements. My lake is next!

Schoodic Lake George

: Saturday April 18, 2009
: 12:12 PM

The video was great...sooon now...boats

: Saturday April 18, 2009
: 06:28 AM

Check out the video from yesterday, it's a good one showing the ice on the move (link to vid is just below the webcam image). -Mike

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 06:02 PM

11:07 A.M. How about the 260 H.P. I.O.s should I hold off?

R.S.D.

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 05:37 PM

Today's images are a beautiful site to see! Thanks again for the webcam!!

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 04:24 PM

Hey J&J, Atleast I'm on the better side of the lake. And no I didn't have any "Jose" but maybe I should have. Happy Spring to everyone,no matter what side of the lake you live on. JP

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 01:43 PM

Wow, in a matter of 10 min the ice near shore on webcam broke up....given the predicted weather I'll bet Ice out will happen by the 22nd....whahooo!!!!

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 11:59 AM

Hey JP, Who's had too much "Jose". I think you meant you love LOUD boats? Load, loud, I guess it doesn't matter as long as they sound good at midnight.

J&J

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 11:32 AM

Note to be careful if in a small boat because open water can close-up if the wind changes direction and blows the ice against the shore.

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 11:07 AM

For those interested in getting your boats in the water, there are many places on the shore to take "interesting" kayak trips already. I'd hold off on the 225 hp inboards for a while though. bsbwrbk

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 11:07 AM

For those interested in getting your boats in the water, there are many places on the shore to take "interesting" kayak trips already. I'd hold off on the 225 hp inboards for a while though. bsbwrbk

: Friday April 17, 2009
: 06:13 AM

Hey J&J, I think that you have had a little bit too much "JOSE " to be thinking that,Big Boy!! I love load boats. JP

: Thursday April 16, 2009
: 05:19 PM

Hey JP, Be puttin' the boat in next weekend?

J&J

: Wednesday April 15, 2009
: 09:37 PM

Hey Gil, Thanx for the update on our driveway. Going to try to make it up there next weekend. Is there much snow on the ground. Thanx Again, JP@The Cedars

: Wednesday April 15, 2009
: 05:30 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18o88FaRPQQ

: Wednesday April 15, 2009
: 11:44 AM

FYI:

Monson General Store recordings are streaming today at:

http://www.modularsound.com/internettheater.html

enjoy!

-GW

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 10:29 PM

Still things to finish here at home, weather permitting we will open the first weekend in May.

We will then start on the new dock?

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 07:10 PM

It's been 6 months since we closed up the camp for the season - feels like at least 12... Maybe the early change of the clocks this year has made the wait seem particularly long? It's nice to see the web cam shots this week. I've been checking every day to look for progress. The ice looks to be a different color now - it won't be long now! I don't think there's much of a chance the ice lasts until my guess of May 1 and that's fine by me. Can't wait to be back on the lake! ~Lee (Ram Island Point)

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 03:50 PM

Gil, I hope you're right!!! come on ice out...oh and come on snow melt on Tim's Cove Rd!!!! Anyone attmepted that yet?

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 03:02 PM

Don't think it will last until 4-28. Another week or so, particularly if the forecast for mid-50s this week holds. Water level is 322 feet +/-. Both gates still open. The numbers at the bottom of the gauge in Sebec Village are hard to read. No ice visible upstream from the dam. Open water around the shore and chunks are breaking off and drifting with the wind.

Fire Road 9 is in pretty good shape but will need some work as usual. A couple of culverts have sunken and washed out but still passable. Lots of bare ground but still a good foot of snow in the woods in places.

JP, your driveway is bare except a few inches where the plow went by.

Gil

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 01:27 PM

Yeah, I get the April 28 folks have a great shot at winning

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 11:40 AM

GW I think you over shot ice out by about a week!!

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 10:41 AM

20 days till ICE OUT!

-GW

: Tuesday April 14, 2009
: 06:57 AM

There is a narrow strip of open water about a hundred yards long at the narrows. It won't be very long now!

: Monday April 13, 2009
: 02:22 PM

Check out www.briloon.org/watching-wildlife/eagle-cam.php and see live coverage of nesting Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Finch, Osprey and Loons. Great cams that bring the birds right up close!

: Monday April 13, 2009
: 08:17 AM

Spent the weekend at Camp on Bear Point Road. Small mounds of snow still exist as a result of the plow. Otherwise, 90% of the snow is gone. We have open water in the "river" - no ice between the small island in the channel and Norm Waters place. Turtle Cove still iced in. Watched five dear swim the width of the channel from the Dover side to Bowerbank (Bear Point Road). Quite a sight to see. Water is quite high. Is my boat ready yet?? Ed - bwrbk

: Monday April 13, 2009
: 07:28 AM

Fishing report from Sebego.Fished 6 hours boated 5 nice salmon all between 19 and 23 inches long.Lost just as many lots of boats.Most fish were on top with sewed on smelts. A few were down 2 or 3 colors.We put in at the state park no wait in or out.Water temp was 38.Looking forward to draging some lines on Sebec soon. RS.

: Sunday April 12, 2009
: 12:10 PM

Happy Easter, you restless & winter weary camp owners. I just got an E-mail saying in Sebec the snow is gone now, "bare ground" I was told! This is not consistent with the Maine snow dept charts that say 12" to 24" still. All Lies!

I'll go with a "boots on the ground observation anytime" I will be updated about the roads specifically Tim's Cove Rd. next weekend. Stay tuned, I will pass on whatever I'm told, as soon as I'm told! It sounds good Huh.

Gil perhaps May be able to confirm this.

The Red Sea Doo

: Saturday April 11, 2009
: 04:36 PM

Just checked the ice today at Bowerbank. 3 inch "candles" or clearwater for 10 feet along the shore. Ice is getting darker near the middle of the lake. Looks like I may be way off on my ice out quess. No way will the ice last another two weeks. bsbwrbk

Time to get the boat out!

: Saturday April 11, 2009
: 02:03 PM

Four more days to Ice Out!

Whooooosh

Bob

: Saturday April 11, 2009
: 08:06 AM

Golden silence

: Saturday April 11, 2009
: 06:14 AM

Quiet Huh.

: Thursday April 09, 2009
: 08:43 PM

: Thursday April 09, 2009
: 08:02 AM

The bird feeder (and squirrel) is seeing visits by American Godlfinches and some kind of woodpecker. I have a 7 sec auto update on that page now (www.squirrelcam.org) -Mike

: Thursday April 09, 2009
: 07:27 AM

Thanks for the ice update.

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 09:01 PM

From 0800, Apl 7 to 0800, Apl 8 water level along Bowerbank shore rose 12+ inches. Ice is breaking up along the shore leaving the main mass of ice free to roam with the wind. If you have a dock, etc. in the water, plan on a new one. bsbwrbk

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 08:28 PM

Curious, what is the function of a "watershed steward" it has an authority or oversight sound to it. Can you go Snoop and then report on people? Maine already has L.U.R.C. http://www.maine.gov/doc/lurc/about.html

R.S.D.

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 04:39 PM

What a heck of a guy that R.S.D is!

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 03:51 PM

NOPE, R.S.D. will build it for me ;)

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 02:57 PM

"and my dock is history..."

Is that another way of saying that this summer you get to build the dock you always wanted?

8-)

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 02:53 PM

swimmin, is that RSD?

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 02:51 PM

Goin swimmin in tims cove in a month!

: Wednesday April 08, 2009
: 01:51 PM

eeeek!! been watching webcam today and the ice is pushing up....we get a good east wind with all this flooding and movement and my dock is history...

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 08:31 PM

Thanx Gil for the report! I think that the last I heard from you, as that it hadn't been plowed. Thanx Again, JP

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 05:37 PM

I love the new photos

I put a few new ones with pictures of the old tent camp site at Jordan island in my gallery

take a look!

-GW

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 02:04 PM

Seems worthwhile:

March 31, 2009 Contact: Laura Wilson, (207) 581-2971 ORONO, ME—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer its Watershed Stewards program again this spring with a focus on Schoodic Lake and Sebec Lake. The seven-week workshop series will teach participants how to preserve their area lakes. Participants will learn about threats to water quality and how recreationists, lakefront landowners and towns can protect these valuable resources. The program will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:3 -9 p.m., from April 30 through June 11 in the “dining room” at the Milo town office. The registration deadline is April 24, with a minimum of 20 participants required for the program. For information or to register, call Extension Assistant Scientist Laura Wilson at 581-2971.

There is no cost to enroll in the program and become a watershed steward. In exchange for the training that sewards receive from watershed experts, as well as a resource notebook valued at $60, watershed stewards commit to 20 hours of volunteer lake and watershed protection activities.

Topics covered during the training will include Lakes 101, Shoreland Zoning, Camp Road Maintenance, and Septic System Care and Maintenance—as well as a session focusing on the status and trends of the available water quality data for Schoodic and Sebec Lakes. UMaine Extension is working with the Schoodic Lake Association and the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District to provide this program.

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 12:00 PM

"UMaine Extension Offering Watershed Training for Schoodic and Sebec Lakes"

http://www.umaine.edu/news/view_release.php?x=1238530559 -M

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 11:34 AM

JP, I was in to my camp on Sandy Beach road a few days ago. The ice is mostly gone and the few places where it isn't are passable without 4 WD. There is plenty of room to turn around at Webb's camp and the road is not plowed beyond that. Gil

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 10:57 AM

Does anyone know what kind of shape Sandy Beach Road is in. Thanx JP

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 10:28 AM

Did Bill drink the water? Just kidding. He will be missed and has a very long history of contributing to meteorology. Hope he makes it back to his lake.

Schoodic Lake George

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 09:52 AM

Bill Larrabee has health issues has sold out moving south. Lake is up about 30 inches over normal more on the way.

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 09:51 AM

Bill Larrabee has health issues has sold out moving south. Lake is up about 30 inches or normal more on the way.

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 07:34 AM

RSD, I don't know where your camp is located but the Bowerbank Town Hall has an outside faucet that many people use. There are also several springs in Bowerbank what folks also use. We use the one on Sandy Beach Road and have for 70 years. Gil

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 07:15 AM

Bill still reports to NOAA but doesn't keep a web page going anymore.

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 05:24 AM

I sick of buying water to bring into camp or transporting five gallons of tap water from home. Anyone have information on a filtration system that would make lake water more usable. I have never had a problem using lake water to drink, However probably not the best idea, so I haven't for years. The cost of a well is just silly for drinking water only. I was thinking of a under sink "reverse osmosis" filter system. I'm interested in what other people use... or not.

R.S.D.

: Tuesday April 07, 2009
: 05:08 AM

4:56 p.m. Didnsay... just gone?

: Monday April 06, 2009
: 04:56 PM

Thanks for the update regarding Bill Larrabee's weather site. Did he retire??

: Monday April 06, 2009
: 03:54 PM

3:18p.m. is supported by this snow report. https://www.maine.gov/rfac/rfac_snow_display_dp.shtml?id=66633 Sadly Bill Larrabee's Weather site is no more. You could use Noaa http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=149&map.y=161&site=CAR&FcstType=text

R.S.D.

: Monday April 06, 2009
: 03:18 PM

Last I heard Tim's Cove Rd. still had 1.5 feet of snow on it...still snowmobile territory...that was 2 weeks ago

: Monday April 06, 2009
: 11:02 AM

Where did Larrabee's weather site go???? Love the new look of the guestbook. Haven't had the oportunity to visit laterly. Any reports about Tim's Cove Road????

: Monday April 06, 2009
: 08:49 AM

FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME 356 AM EDT MON APR 6 2009

...FLOODING POSSIBLE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.RAIN WILL OVERSPREAD THE REGION LATER TODAY AND CONTINUE TONIGHT. THE COMBINATION OF RAIN AND SNOW MELT COULD LEAD TO FLOODING TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY.

: Sunday April 05, 2009
: 07:44 AM

Gee Willickers Gil:

From what you say the water is up four feet this week!! This can't be good. Rain Mon. 322.5 Ft.is the "summah" pitch. Did anybody forget to tie off the picnic tables?

R.S.D.

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 07:48 PM

Yeah, you wish he was your uncle.

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 07:48 PM

Yeah, you wish he was your uncle.

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 07:48 PM

Uncle Mike's Website Rocks!

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 07:45 PM

Perhaps one month on a weekend - take a poll and see what fits best

RE: meet & Greet

-GW

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 07:43 PM

g o V i l l A n o V A

W i l d c A t s

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 04:14 PM

G.W. re: the meet and greet dates. Tuesdays are o.k. but I'll bet some weekend dates may still be better for most of us summah people from away. Unless you want to keep it more local? I can make some of the Tues. suggested, but most weekender are out I fear :( We will figure it out in time.

R.S.D.

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 03:42 PM

Also, thought y'all might be interested in the water level. The gauge at Sebec Village shows 322.5' this afternoon, up just 4' since I was there a week or so ago. The remnants of the splashboards that were visible a week ago are long gone.

The ice around the edge of the lake in front of the camp is starting to break up and there is just a crack or two of open water. Still plenty of snow in the woods but more bare ground every day. Gil

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 03:37 PM

Go to their web site and click on coverage map on the tab on the left side. I'm guessing the red dot are existing towers and the blue future?

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 01:41 PM

Thanks Gil, how do you look at the coverage map?

R.S.D.

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 12:05 PM

There have been a lot of discussions about the availability (or lack thereof) of broadband Internet service in the Sebec Lake area so an advertisement in today's Bangor Daily News caught my eye. I know nothing about this company but they are advertising "affordable" (?) High-Speed Internet service from "Rangely to Greenville to Sebec to Newport to Blue Hill". A look at their coverage map seems to show towers in Sebec Village and near the west end of the lake.

The company is located in Bangor and can be contacted at 888-488-3638 or premiumchoicebroadband.co.

Again, I know nothing about the company or their services but thought it was worth passing along. Gil

: Saturday April 04, 2009
: 08:58 AM

Interesting to see the water warmer than 31.9 since ice in.

ice out 5/4

-GW

: Friday April 03, 2009
: 10:39 AM

I see the water temperature edging up 0.2 deg in the last 24 hours. -M

: Friday April 03, 2009
: 08:33 AM

Regarding the meet & greet, which I would love to attend. However, we are just summer weekenders! With an occasional Friday and/or Monday extension to the weekend. ~LA in TC

: Thursday April 02, 2009
: 11:58 AM

7/7, 8/4, 9/1 09

: Thursday April 02, 2009
: 11:56 AM

Folks come and go all summer - perhaps meet and greet(s)

perhaps first tuesday of July august and sept or such - some off night to avoid weekend plans and airport runs etc . . .

-gW

: Thursday April 02, 2009
: 06:03 AM

I am streaming music from The Monson General Store on an improved test link today 4/2/09 at: http://www.modularsound.com/internettheater.html

recorded last summah

enjoy

-GW

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 07:22 PM

R.S.D., I'll put something together in a little bit. -Mike

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 03:35 PM

Hey mike, we may need a sign up page for a meet and greet? G,W the beach idea is a good one, next is a date?

R.S.D

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 12:08 PM

I went to Peaks Kinney S.P. last Saturday - beautiful weather! The snow was very deep on the road, but approaching the picnic/beach area, there was a little bit of bare ground. There was also some open water to the right by the creek or whatever it is that comes in or goes out. It was my first time there, so I'm not familiar with what's what. The woods had much less snow than the road. I'd estimate 12-18 inches or so. When I sank in the road snow, it was thigh deep without reaching the bottom.

I was curious to see Sebec because at my camp at Schoodic, there's tons of snow and that lake isn't showing any signs of melting. The most snow I saw in this visit to Maine was at my camp! Sebec is well ahead in the melting.

Looks like rain all through this week, so my guess is the Sebec snow will go fast. Bring on the mud....

A summer sebeclake.net convention is a great idea! It would be good to connect faces with posters.

Schoodic Lake George

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 11:04 AM

Count me in on the meet & greet this summer! Terry

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 09:57 AM

I'm with Mike. Can't identify the mountains. But only been looking at them for 60 years. It might come to me where the shot was taken some day. Gil

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 06:32 AM

see sebeclake.blogspot.com - couple of yellow birds were at the feeder cam yesterday. -Mike

: Wednesday April 01, 2009
: 01:48 AM

I think photo is from western maine or NH/VT

Interesting to reverse it - any one try it?

also . . .

RE: "We could propose a (Meet & Greet) someplace"

We all go to gibraltar and such - we need a beach to land boats at -

I say consider south cove some afternoon/evening - sunset meet & greet?

-GW

: Tuesday March 31, 2009
: 08:25 PM

It's just possible that the post card Co. used a "file" lake picture, and stuck "Sebec Lake" on the back? The Horror!!!!

Red Sea Doo

: Tuesday March 31, 2009
: 08:13 PM

That appears to be a few inches of meltwater on top of the ice. Re the postcard, I just don't recognize the mountains in the background even after reversing the image. Just don't look right to me. -Mike

: Tuesday March 31, 2009
: 04:09 PM

The webcam picture... Is that open water near the bottom edge of the picture or water on top of the ice?

: Tuesday March 31, 2009
: 11:51 AM

consider the the postcard was created from a negative,... meaning it may be reversed?

: Monday March 30, 2009
: 06:42 PM

Fellow Sebec Lakers. I have opened the Bear's House Museum in the little log cabin at Greeley's Landing (the photo that Terry has in his photo gallery). I am collecting photos and histories of camps around the lake. The best and most accurate way to obtain the camp histories is for each camp owner to do their own for inclusion into the Museum's history books. Any information and photos documenting your camps history and shared by you would be appreciated. You can contact me at toytow@gmail.com or by phone at 207-564-2165. Tim Merrill, 45 State Park Road, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426

P.S. The ChrisCraft in the post card is Dr. Stitham.

: Monday March 30, 2009
: 06:32 PM

: Monday March 30, 2009
: 06:18 PM

Hi Mike: Getting back to your question on the postcard. On the Back it says "Greeting from Sebec lake, Dover-Foxcroft Me. "Blue skies smiling at Me!"- Berlin.

Other info: Color photo by Geo.French 4423G, Natural Color Card from Kodachrome, A Mike Roberts color production, Berkeley 2. Calif. also an outline for a stamp in upper right corner. :) I hope this is helpful.

Is it possible the picture is set in the lower lake, looking North East, across from the parson's Landing, or "turtle Cove" general area, towards the Bowerbank side, or down river a bit? I know of some sandy shoreline in that area.

This post card is from the early 1960s possibly 1950s, the shore and tree line could change a bit over time?

Karla, Tim's Cove

: Monday March 30, 2009
: 06:05 AM

Karla, what does the back of the red canoe postcard say? -Mike

: Sunday March 29, 2009
: 07:43 PM

You may not find the canoe, at this point.

: Sunday March 29, 2009
: 07:31 PM

re: the red canoe photo; If we are stating the narrows are off to the right as viewed fron the south shore, the land forms and the farm (?) buildings do not fit. Where is rocky point that should be straight ahead? This will be a good summer assignment - locating the mystery canoe picture.

: Sunday March 29, 2009
: 07:20 PM

Red Sea Doo - That sounds like a great idea. I enjoy reading and participating. We are here all year long, except the grandkiddie visit at Christmas. bsbwrbk

: Sunday March 29, 2009
: 10:10 AM

RSD, Yes, same one for about 10 years now. Hold that thought until spring. I know a few of the regulars but always interested in meeting more. Gil

: Sunday March 29, 2009
: 09:15 AM

Hey Gil: Is your Y.S.D. the same one as in your photo gallery? The Xp. I also have a White,turquoise,lime green,& purple. 1995 XPS, a lot like yours, Fun stuff. I do wonder, did they fire the Sea-Doo marketing executive, who picked the color schemes for the 1990s

It would be fun to meet up with some of the regular contributors to Mike's "Sebeclake.net" Who are available to the lake. Only a thought but... We could propose a (Meet & Greet) someplace, say bucks cove or Gibralter ledge. A boat rafting, with cocktails? I'd have no problem hosting something at camp some weekend, if interest developed.

Red Sea Doo

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 08:15 PM

Hey R.S.D. I've got a Y.S.D. will look for you on the lake this summer. Gil

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 04:57 PM

Dittos on the snow report in the Bowerbank area. I, however, have some at 3 feet in constant shade. It's 2 feet over the leach field and varies to bare ground depending on exposure to sun. My guesstimate is all clear by end of next week.

Saw a snowmobile on the ice today. Might be a good time to think about keeping it over solid ground.

bsbwrbk

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 04:37 PM

Thanks for all that feed back, your the best!!!!!

The Red Sea Doo

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 12:39 PM

Okay, here's the latest unofficial snow report from Bowerbank. I measured from 9" to 24" of snow around the camp. The 24" was in the open which is mostly shaded and around 9" to 12" in several spots in the back yard. I guess you could safely say a foot to a foot and a half is a good average. There are bare spots in places where the sun has been helping with the melting.

What should be of particular interest to everyone is the gate in the dam (the south side) that was closed all winter is now open which would seem to indicate the turbine work has been completed. The water level is at 318.5 on the gauge under the bridge which is as far down as the gauge goes. In other words the water level is pretty low.

Lots of wildlife out and around. Saw about 18 deer from Atkinson up through Sebec and into Bowerbank and one eagle soaring around the lake in the area of the Bowerbank boat launch ramp. Spring's coming. Gil

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 09:29 AM

Mike, that picture makes me sad. I was hoping for a lot less snow. Southern Maine is mostly ground showing.

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 07:14 AM

Good read: "What happens in Elliotsville stays in Elliotsville" http://knox.villagesoup.com/Sports/story.cfm?storyID=151032

-Mike

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 06:52 AM

R.S.D, Behind our camp it looks like at least 1 foot on the ground from the picture. I estimate based on the the hight of snow against our dock on cinder blocks. See http://sebeclake.blogspot.com/ -Mike

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 06:52 AM

Gil's planning on going to camp today. I'll take my yardstick and report back later!

: Saturday March 28, 2009
: 06:04 AM

Good morning all!

I was just looking at the Maine snow survey and (they say) that there is still 24" to 30" of snow up at the lake is that TRUE? I thought Gil had said on March 15th, perhaps only a foot or so left in the woods, and some bare spots with sun exposure. I was hoping.

We need a "Gil update" Fair and balanced.

https://www.maine.gov/rfac/rfac_snow_display_dp.shtml?id=66632

R.S.D. :(

: Friday March 27, 2009
: 01:15 PM

: Friday March 27, 2009
: 09:51 AM

I have watched the lake ice for sometime now, and refered (in a personal way) to the "candles" as pencils bunched together. Now I know the correct term. Has anyone ever heard the ice "sing"? It seems to happen best when the lake is frozen to several inches with no snow on it. The wind pressure causes it to flex slightly giving off sounds such as whale calls. Went to Logan Airport in Boston this week. Praise God for Sebec and its surroundings. Let's never take it for granted. Thanks, Mike bsbwrbk

: Thursday March 26, 2009
: 07:26 PM

At one time Caribou in Maine? http://www.jstor.org/pss/1374279 fun read

R.S.D.

: Thursday March 26, 2009
: 06:23 AM

Squirrel Alert. www.SquirrelCam.org

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 08:00 PM

I may install a weather station. That should give us some good graphs. -Mike

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 07:00 PM

I was just wondering about the dynamics of ice out. Perfect timing - thanks.

I was trying to figure out how the water beneath the ice gets warmer - we should see the temp change on the web cam as ice out approaches. I miss the good old temp graphs.

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 03:19 PM

How Lake Ice Melts A wonderful description of how lake ice melts away appeared on the web blog "Air Mass", hosted by the Star Tribune's Bill McAuliffe. Ed Swain, of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency describes the process of freezing and thawing lakes.

In the late fall, the lake loses heat to the atmosphere, and then on a day or night when the wind is not blowing, ice forms. The ice gets thicker as long as the lake can continue to lose heat.

In most Januaries and Februaries, snow both reflects sunlight and insulates the lake. With a thick snow layer, the lake neither gains nor loses heat. The bottom sediment is actually heating the lake water slightly over the winter, from stored summer heat.

Around March, as the air warms and the sun gets more intense, the snow melts, allowing light to penetrate the ice. Because the ice acts like the glass in a greenhouse, the water beneath it begins to warm, and the ice begins to melt FROM THE BOTTOM.

When the ice thickness erodes to between 4 and 12 inches, it transforms into long vertical crystals called "candles." These conduct light even better, so the ice starts to look black, because it is not reflecting much sunlight.

Warming continues because the light energy is being transferred to the water below the ice. Meltwater fills in between the crystals, which begin breaking apart. The surface appears grayish as the ice reflects a bit more light than before.

The wind comes up, and breaks the surface apart. The candles will often be blown to one side of the lake, making a tinkling sound as they knock against one another, and piling up on the shore. In hours, a sparkling blue lake, once again!

Last modified: March 18, 2008

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 12:54 PM

An outlined font would work nice??

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 12:09 PM

HI Mike:

You might want to make the cam font a different color than white. We loose it against the afternoon white ice. Need a winter font like orange like winter golfballs.

GO VILLANOVA!

-GW

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 10:55 AM

The Time-Lapse video of March 24 is absolutely magical! Mike, thank you for sharing that with us! Terry

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 09:22 AM

7:49 PM thanks for letting us know about the Piebald deer I had never heard of them before. I did a google search and the photos are identical to the one we saw.

: Wednesday March 25, 2009
: 08:18 AM

WOW!!!! Isn't nature amazing. The moose pics are great. We have a camp on the south shore and see lots of large moose prints, haven't been lucky enough to see the moose yet.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 08:29 PM

Here you go - Albino Moose, thanks to R.S.D. http://picasaweb.google.com/SebecLakeMaine/AlbinoMoose#

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 08:03 PM

R.S.D, Thanks for reminding me about the moose photos. I will get them up for all to see soon. -Mike

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 07:49 PM

What you saw is a piebald deer, not as rare as an albino but still great to see in the wild.Have never seen one in Maine.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 05:40 PM

Isin't it Schoo-dependant?

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 05:12 PM

It is rumored that a Albino Moose may reside in the Willimantic woods. I've never had a look But....I'll keep an eye out. I sent Mike some pics. of another albino Moose last week. strange and rare to see. White like a polar bear.

R.S.D.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 04:26 PM

Last Sunday morning we observed a deer coming across the lake from the Bowerbank shore toward the Dover side near the Narrows. As she came closer we noticed her left side was white and when she turned her right side was also white but not nearly as pronounced. A strange but beautiful sight to be sure. We were a little concerned that she may have been injured or sick as she went down on her front legs twice while crossing the lake. Has anyone else seen this partially albino deer?

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 03:59 PM

That would make me a Schood-independent...

If anyone needs reminding, this is a GUEST book, as in a guest (of Mike's) who should write appropriately.

Haven't said it lately, but thanks again Mike - it's a long winter, but checking in on here means a lot to many of us.

Schoodic Lake George

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 03:40 PM

When is the Narrow-crat convention?

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 03:36 PM

I'M a Biglak-ican!

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 02:23 PM

and remember . . . the separate politics page was created to move it away from this guestbook.

Here we are all Biglake-icans or Narrow-crats. That's it.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 01:54 PM

I don't miss the politics page here. The few times I checked it seemed ugly.

We go to Sebec, and probably this site, to get away(some of us), right? It's like goin' up to camp, but just for a few minutes. Leave the world news and issues for the office.

NEW TOPIC? Opening up camp stories bad and good? ie; varmints, bugs, leaks, damage, theft, or were things as they were left last fall . . .

or . . . best ice out salmon lure ?

I am amazed by how many lady bugs I suck up the shopvac each spring.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 12:41 PM

We Sebec Lakers are very lucky to have a cyber space meeting place to share information with each other and to share with the world our passion for Sebec Lake. Please give the guestbook the respect it deserves.

Thanks Mike for all that you do!

I miss Bill’s daily snow updates too, and have seen a number of Questions about snow pack depth. Last week I found this cool web site on Maine snow conditions. Just find the snow depth column at the top and go down to the latest date and click on the dot.

http://www.maine.gov/rfac/rfac_snow.shtml

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 11:16 AM

hey 9:30 a.m. i agree 100% also, and i am sure lots of others do too.and to mike, THANKS for this GREAT site.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 09:30 AM

Mike, being year round residents of the lake my wife and I certainly appreciate you keeping the political talk off this site. It is much nicer for us to read the discussions about the lake and other nature, history and observations of the area! There are plenty of other more appropriate sites for folks to engage in their "political discussions" and I certainly use that term with tongue in cheek. Thanks again for all your work in keeping our favorite site up and running you do a fantastic job.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 08:42 AM

Purchasing a place at Sebec has openned my eyes on ice on a pond. I work across from a lake in Mass and was very surprised to notice ice completely over the lake (much thinned over time), then a 20 foot border of open water along the shoreline and this morning (a meer 3 days later), the ice is completely gone.

Is there always such a rapid decline in ice cover?

- Thanks Mike for keeping our communication sandbox a pleasure for all!

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 08:42 AM

Is there always such a rapid decline in ice cover?

- Thanks Mike for keeping our communication sandbox a pleasure for all!

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 08:24 AM

Thanks RG. I like politics talk myself. However, I've observed that it inevitably escalates into all-out political war. Let's see if we can just have a Sebec Lake only zone and think about ice-out, spring and summer on the lake. -Mike

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 07:56 AM

I think that those of us that respect everything Mike contributes to this site believe we need to honor his wishes. Many of us from far away really enjoy and learn from this site and would truly be disappointed if it were not functioning. If it is imperative that you share your political opinions, create your own blog or find a site that will enable you to offer your opinion. RG.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 07:39 AM

Please leave politics off this guestbook else it will go bye bye. Thanks! -Mike

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 07:33 AM

re: political discussion page: obviously we struck a nerve somewhere along the way. I heard over 6000 people showed up for Mark Levin's book signing the other day. That is a very good sign.

: Tuesday March 24, 2009
: 03:55 AM

Hi Beth:

I was thinking the same thing but...I don't know if a sand beach is that far south on that shore, what is that sticking out into from the shore line over on the right? looks like a breakwater, and actually the mountains are a bit different I think. It's a puzzle.

Are you Beth "R" from the "G.Compound"?

S&K Tim's Cove

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 09:43 PM

I'm fairly sure the pic with the red canoe is taken from the south shore - but not as far up as Wyman's. To the right is the Narrows. Borestone would be on the left beyond the photo.

Beth

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 07:09 PM

It only takes one person to complain and everyone else losses out. that sounds like liberalism! Please keep the political guest book going!

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 06:24 PM

1:45P.m. Somebody complained and asked it be taken down. Politics is actually a bit off topic for Mike's site anyway. It was good run while it lasted:) Mike has a very forgiving nature, having to babysit this thing 24-7 Controversy is not the stuff of Sebec lake, We have to respect that.

I was thinking of taking Mikes advice, and starting some sort of political blog Setting it up the same way if possible as Mike's format, because it's a good one. I'm not sure the best way to start. Just a thought at the moment.

If I do, will you visit?

"T"

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 05:30 PM

something bad must have been said there . . .

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 01:45 PM

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE POLITICAL GUESTBOOK?

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 11:46 AM

Mike -

Excellent time lapse yesterday - thanks for mentioning it. Longer days... camp opening soon...WOOHOO!!!

Schoodic Lake George

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 11:06 AM

thanks for the info.

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 10:58 AM

I took thickness meassurements on the 13th of March on the Bowerbank side near Clark Cove. I had variations between 24 to 30 inches. A few days later I saw an SUV sailing down the lake (40+). We haven't had a lot of warm weather but I find where there are springs under the ice it tends to be thinner. I wouldn't travel any more east than Ram Island using a snowmobile. ...and becareful where you run from ice to land. Open water is showing far upstream from the dam now. bsbwrbk

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 10:33 AM

hey, is the lake still safe to ride on?

: Monday March 23, 2009
: 06:59 AM

Yesterday's time-lapse video was a good one. It is a 30MB file so depending on your connection it may be best to download and save it first (right click) before attempting to play it. Look for the time-lapse link below the Rent Me ad. -Mike

: Sunday March 22, 2009
: 11:44 AM

This page from NOAA will give you and idea of snowdepth. Click on the new england map and read the colors and depth scale.http://www.nohrsc.nws.gov/nsa/index.html?region=Northeast&year=2009&month=3&day=22&units=e

: Sunday March 22, 2009
: 11:26 AM

Could someone from Sebec area please tell me the snow depth right now? I miss Bill's daily update.

: Sunday March 22, 2009
: 10:24 AM

That page was an effort to move political discussion off of the Sebec Lake guestbook. It proved to be a bit too controversial so I have removed it. If anyone wishes to start their own discussion board for such topics they are free to do it. :) -Mike

: Sunday March 22, 2009
: 09:47 AM

chuck schummer passed a law against that page

: Sunday March 22, 2009
: 08:57 AM

what happened to the other discussion page??

: Sunday March 22, 2009
: 01:04 AM

If you make your way from Sebec to the Bangor area, make sure to check out http://www.bangorshopping.com to see some of your options.

: Saturday March 21, 2009
: 06:15 PM

I was wondering that myself. I didn't recognize the mountains in the background. -Mike

: Saturday March 21, 2009
: 04:36 PM

Who recognizes the place on Sebec lake in the post card, picture with the red canoe in it? I don't. Even if the Negative is reversed where could it be? It says it's Sebec on the postcard itself.

R.S.D.

: Saturday March 21, 2009
: 04:28 PM

Any sunrise on Sebec lake is perfect enough! Pull the shade if it's too bright.

: Saturday March 21, 2009
: 02:20 PM

We do move the view at times the north/northwest. Still looking for the perfect sunrise...

The squirrelcam (www.SquirrelCam.org) is now set up to update every 5 seconds or so. Squirrels and birds in Hi-Def. -Mike

: Saturday March 21, 2009
: 12:11 PM

On the Sebec Lake Webcam, Please consider repositioning it to the left. The sunrise is really too bright for the camera to get a nice picture. I love checking this webcam out every couple of days. Thank you for allowing this "from away" person a glimpse into your area.

: Saturday March 21, 2009
: 12:07 PM

: Friday March 20, 2009
: 09:49 AM

Ah, WY, that's not frozen water. It's a mirage to trick us into believing that spring is really coming. :-) Gil

: Friday March 20, 2009
: 09:23 AM

Friday 3/20

http://www.modularsound.com/internettheater.html

I will have the monson recordings streaming on my new stream link today as we continue testing. This link should be more stable than it's previous one. There are only a limited number of seats so if you cant get in try again in a bit.

-GW

: Friday March 20, 2009
: 07:00 AM

Wait...bottom right corner of the screen...is that UNFROZEN WATER??? Let the thaw continue! WY

: Thursday March 19, 2009
: 05:47 PM

Bob 12:45P.M. I have been in touch with one of Our fellow Tim's cove Rd. camp owners. He is Two camps back from you, He was in to his camp this past week end. He drove in all the way to Bennett pond, One mile from you, road is very bad! Heavy 4WD use required. Not yet...Not yet. If we don't get any more snow, you should be all set by mid. April or so! I'll keep you in the loop.

Leatherman

: Thursday March 19, 2009
: 05:30 PM

Hi Bob, Packard's has been closed for a number of years now. The Cabins have been sold for BIG money. There is a Caretaker there that still maintains the grounds.He does a Great Job ! The main house appears to be empty as is the bowling alley. I still get up there twice a year. It's kinda sad. But very peaceful. This is my take on it . If any locals have anything to add chip in. Steve

: Thursday March 19, 2009
: 01:02 PM

RE: Thursday March 19, 2009 09:54 AM

http://www.modularsound.com/packards.html

Private residences now. Hotel and a couple lots left on the market. Contact a Dover Realator for market info.

-GW

: Thursday March 19, 2009
: 12:45 PM

I just LOVE to see 45.9 degrees air. I don't wish rain on the area but... rain down here is a beautiful thing!

I can clean up the lawn this weekend of branches and debris.

Bob

: Thursday March 19, 2009
: 12:17 PM

A watched lake never melts....o.k. come on spring...of course there's always the issue of the road being passable even if the ice has melted....for Tim's Cove Rd anyway

: Thursday March 19, 2009
: 09:54 AM

GW - Back in about 1970, I visited friends on Sebec from home and we had breakfast at Packards. It was wonderful going for breakfast by boat.. so much fun!

What is the history since then? Is the property now a private residence?

Thanks Bob

: Monday March 16, 2009
: 06:28 AM

Fishing report from the eastside spent half aday on Lambert Lake and 2 days on Spednic Lake.8 fishermen total fish count 120 FISH. Some Bass,Pickeral,Whitefish,Cusk,YellowPerch,and best of all some beautiful Salmon.Biggest fish was a 25inch Salmon over 5 pounds a real beauty.Great weeekend of fishing with great freinds. RS.

: Sunday March 15, 2009
: 06:04 PM

I'm Backkkkkkkk.

Yes the Sebec Lake 4 are gearing up for there May trip. We look forward to catching some togue amd salmon,knocking back a few beers, and sitting by the fire at night in the quiet.

Winter was so Long.

Pelly

: Sunday March 15, 2009
: 05:22 PM

Sorry. :-)

: Sunday March 15, 2009
: 04:55 PM

Thanks gil, a little quicker next time please. ;)

: Sunday March 15, 2009
: 02:01 PM

Just this minute got back from checking camp! Snow is going fast but still well more than a foot in the woods and on the roofs. Encouraging to see open water in Sebec Village looking up the lake from the dam. Also starting to see deer tracks around the camp that weren't there 2 weeks ago. The camp road is showing some bare spots where the sun gets through the trees. The splash boards are partially gone and the water is below the top of the dam. One gate still closed. The water level looksfine for spring. I would like to see that other gate working though. Some bare spots also visible in the fields between Sebec and Bangor and I found some pussy willows the other day. Spring is on the way. Gil

: Sunday March 15, 2009
: 01:35 PM

Hey Gil, what's the snow depth now any hope for spring? also is the water level low enough for a spring run off? I was just sitting out in the warm sun, thinking in 6 or 7 weeks all that snow and ice should be gone!

Thanks :)

: Saturday March 14, 2009
: 10:57 AM

I will join "J.F." and say "Thanks" again Mike, your site is very much appreciated. My Brother & I have added Sebec to our "Bucket List" and are planning a trip up this summer and will no doubt seek some advice from you as we get closer. Will make every effort to say "Hey" when we get up that way. Rich G. Apopka, Fl.

: Friday March 13, 2009
: 05:59 PM

Thanks! -Mike

: Friday March 13, 2009
: 06:10 AM

your site is getting better and better. Way to go!!! This makes the winter monthes all that much eaiser to deal with. Thanks for the very pro site:) J. F.

: Friday March 13, 2009
: 06:10 AM

your site is getting better and better. Way to go!!! This makes the winter monthes all that much eaiser to deal with. Thanks for the very pro site:) J. F.

: Friday March 13, 2009
: 06:10 AM

your site is getting better and better. Way to go!!! This makes the winter monthes all that much eaiser to deal with. Thanks for the very pro site:) J. F.

: Wednesday March 11, 2009
: 04:54 PM

GW, there's no camera enclosure. A month back I had to replace a faulty memory stick, that did the trick. No software conflicts, everything is running smoothly lately. -Mike

: Wednesday March 11, 2009
: 07:30 AM

http://www.modularsound.com/stest2.mov

Test Site - Streaming Monson Song Circle NOW! 3/11/09 8:30am to 10:30 or so

how many multiple users can pull the stream down?

Take a Listen to the Music of Central Maine - Enjoy

-GW

: Wednesday March 11, 2009
: 06:45 AM

Mike:

Are we seeing the benefits of a heated cam enclosure these days?

-GW

: Tuesday March 10, 2009
: 05:51 PM

Yup, 5:59 P.M. you must have seen us, just as you describe, anchored in Bucks cove for a swim in the deep clear water of the cove , supper on the grill and perhaps a few adult beverages. Then after dark, We slip quietly back through the "Narrows" to camp. "put put put" Great memories!

Pics. of the Anamosa in bucks cove, with Hap, #49 &#50 in Karla"s & Steve's Gallery.

Hap cherished that boat!

: Monday March 09, 2009
: 09:59 PM

image . . .

Hap in the Anamosa with the Habacci at sunset in Bucks Cove on a calm August night. Quiet bass fishermen in the distance here and there. Loons call.

The Anamosa's running lights turn on as darkness falls , , , ,

home

: Monday March 09, 2009
: 03:45 PM

Thank you 5:50 P.M. This is nice to know, I will tell him. My Mom, the local girl is The daughter of Dr. Noel. You may recall ran his office in monument square, the old Mayo house, from 1932 to 1974.During the great depression he would make house calls and Accept farm tools or livestock etc. as payment. It was always fun to hear the old tails from the past.

R.S.D.

: Sunday March 08, 2009
: 05:50 PM

Note to R.S.D. Please inform your dad I dated my wife, a Dover girl, for the first time on the same beach 11 years later. I,m also a Charlston veteran. I live on the lake, near the compound where Hap lived. As long as I live here he has a friend on the lake. bsbwbk

: Sunday March 08, 2009
: 05:50 PM

: Sunday March 08, 2009
: 12:43 PM

Hi Mike thank you for welcoming My Dad to your site. I logged on with him, and gave him the tour, he enjoyed it. He's 80 years old now and can't really manage going on line on his own. He really enjoyed the web cam picture, and the photo galleries. Your web cam location is familiar to him, because he met My Mom when She was a life guard at the Town Beach in the 1950s, the beach as you know just off camera to the right. He was back visiting the lake in July of 2006, attending services for Hap Gerrish.http://elmotoo.blogspot.com/2006/07/dads-obituary.html I do hope He can return again, but hard to say. All the people he knew are gone now, all just memories for him now.

Thanks so much for your site, it's priceless, especially for people who once knew the lake well, but are removed from it now.

R.S.D.

: Sunday March 08, 2009
: 06:48 AM

Hello Paul, welcome to the webcam and oome back often! -Mike

: Saturday March 07, 2009
: 04:43 PM

hello sebec lakers, My name is Paul Jackman I visited Sebec lake for the first time in the summer of 1952. I had occasion to meet my future wife in the water off the town beach at Greeley's landing.

I have visited this site today for the first time, and it's nice to walk down memoryLane.

I was stationed at Charleston air base in the early 1950s as the information and education diretor.

: Saturday March 07, 2009
: 02:24 PM

your webpage has revolved over the past few years. when i first started about 5 yrs ago your page was limited in relieabilty. i live in southwest Pa. but have a camp on indian pond which i visit often.

: Friday March 06, 2009
: 04:26 PM

i Mike,

I was just curious as this will be my first spring/summer on the lake. Ilooked at my guess (which was probably optimistic), then looked at the data and found that one of the charts said that we never get Ice Out in the April 19th timeframe.

Thanks for a fun site!

Bob

: Friday March 06, 2009
: 11:06 AM

4:41, I you are right about that. I don't think my explaination really accounts for the latest ice-out differnce. I don't have a good answer. -Mike

: Thursday March 05, 2009
: 08:32 PM

: Thursday March 05, 2009
: 07:51 PM

The histogram is a chart that I made from the ice-out data published in the Piscataquis Observer in 1992. The xy chart is from a research study. I think you could probably google that paper. It says at the bottom of the image that the data was "smoothed by a locally weighted regression" which might account for a difference between the histogram and the xy chart. Also, the histogram chart ends in 1992 and the xy chart includes 8 more data points up to year 2000.

-Mike

: Thursday March 05, 2009
: 04:51 PM

Mike,

were the two charts under Ice Out Contest from different sources? They do not corrolate to each other. The second chart essentially shows that the latest date was roughly Julian date 125 (May 3ish) and the earliest (most recently) was around Julian date 115 or April 23.

The first chart certainly shows dates outside that range...

Interesting

: Thursday March 05, 2009
: 10:57 AM

nice sunrise at chesuncook this am

: Thursday March 05, 2009
: 08:06 AM

Ice out will be...... May 1st, cp

: Wednesday March 04, 2009
: 01:55 PM

OK, here it is, everything you could possibly want to know about Sebec Lake weather. And it is searchable and plottable by date:

http://www.nohrsc.nws.gov/interactive/html/graph.html?ey=2009&em=3&ed=4&eh=6&units=0&station=GREM1

-Mike

: Wednesday March 04, 2009
: 01:27 PM

Current snow depth from NOAA here: http://www.nohrsc.nws.gov/nsa/index.html?region=Northeast&year=2009&month=3&day=4&units=e

-Mike

: Tuesday March 03, 2009
: 04:33 PM

7 year old work beagle (male). He is large for a beagle 17" at the shoulders. He LOVES other dogs but unfortunately can not be off leash... Big nose, small brain but a very fun companion... I expect some nice walks this summer..

He hates the ocean (salt water) so we are curious about the lake.

Bob

: Tuesday March 03, 2009
: 03:51 PM

Dont forget the SQUARE POND FISHING DERBY Sunday March 8th see you Sunday. RS.

: Tuesday March 03, 2009
: 01:46 PM

Hey Bob,

What kind of dog is Scooter, male/female how old? Our Echo is a 9 month old girl springer spaniel. She loves other dogs.

: Tuesday March 03, 2009
: 08:43 AM

: Sunday March 01, 2009
: 08:39 PM

TC187 Thanks for the info... Scooter can't wait to meet Echo. I am sure he is a big boy now!

If the locals were going in to clean up, I could meet them where the road is tar and ride in with them to give them a hand!

I will wait for word when all is passable. I may be up earlier with a friend from the Narrows as he had some dead trees taken down and need to be cut up...

Safe travel to you

Bob

: Sunday March 01, 2009
: 08:58 AM

Morning Bob!

It is torture to have a nice new log cabin on the water and not know when you can start the season!!!! We are sympathetic,to your situation. If your lucky you could get a few weeks of work behind you, before the Black-flies show up!

It is often the case that some of the more local camp dwellers venture in earlier, to "check it out".

I think this is best!! because when they get stuck there not five hours from home and seven miles off a paved road wondering Hmmm, who can I call? ....OOPS! no cell service down here behind Birch MT.

Being from "Away" you can always depend on a friendly understanding Tow truck driver to assure you the most reasonable rate, for the required winch and Tow out of the mud :~)

Being local has it's advantages, no doubt.

So... We await the good word... I'll be in touch with some local friends when the time gets closer. You will be in the loop, not to worry.

Our buddy Pete said he will be going in again to look at things.

T.C. 187

: Saturday February 28, 2009
: 05:51 PM

Steve had said that some years a group of folks go up and cut trees and cleanup. Is this done each year or "as necessary"? I will watch the guesbook but would be glad to help out.

thx Bob

: Saturday February 28, 2009
: 05:49 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the road!

We had 60 degrees down in Mass yesterday which cranked up the Cabin Fever a few notches!

It will be fun to meet more of the neighbors and to take a couple wees vacation this year.

Snow coming tomorrow and Monday ... then calls for next Saturday!

Bob

: Saturday February 28, 2009
: 08:50 AM

Hey Bob it's best to try and stay off the road before it firms up, about the first week in May, or even later sometimes. Four wheel drive trucks drop out of sight every year. I have sunk hopelessly so that I could not open my doors on May 8th! 07, and 2Ft. of snow still in the road in some places! "The date" is a bit different every year, very unpredictable.

All depends on the snow melt! ...stay tuned, someone will post an O.K. at somepoint.

You can walk in... anytime :)

: Friday February 27, 2009
: 05:03 PM

Ice Out prediction:

with 40 degree day and almost 60 in Mass, I hope for April 19th

Bob

PS... Is there a Tim's Cove Road passable date?

: Friday February 27, 2009
: 10:02 AM

Sent pictures of our latest snow to my grandchildren in Tenn/Kent. They wonder what we do to survive when that happens. Being 6 years old warms Grampy's heart. Gotta love Bowerbank. ...And don't forget - Bowerbank Day and 1/2 is August 7 and 8. bsbwrbk

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 07:08 PM

GW, havencha herd aboot global wahming? :-) gil

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 06:56 PM

ICE OUT: MAY 4 - GW

four-o-di-mayo

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 06:56 PM

Lee, Thanks for the information! I looked closely today and I think I identified 4 mature hens, 21 young females and a single jake in my flock of 26. They are here every morning and it looks like the same birds. I haven't seen a mature Tom with them yet. I've got to get some pictures and put them in my photo gallery. I know what you mean about "hanging out" with them. They are a riot to watch. Thanks again for the information! Gil

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 05:16 PM

Gil, The winter turkey flocks often break up into distinct groups for some reason. It's not uncommon to see smaller flocks in the winter. One small flock might be comprised entirely of young males (jakes). Older Toms often have there own winter flocks and don't welcome the jakes. Other small winter flocks may be comprised of mature hens and their daughters from last year. Maybe that's the flock you're feeding? I'm guessing evolution has taught them it's easier to survive the harsh winter this way. I used to hunt turkeys in the spring. Now I just hangout with them all year... ~Lee

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 11:51 AM

What a great thought! I can't wait to see open watah.Getting a bit of cabin fevah

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 11:19 AM

ice out contest

ICE OUT CONTEST!

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 10:27 AM

I have 2 deer - a large buck and doe - coming to my back yard every night to clean up the corn the turkeys don't finish during the day. They usually stay all night and leave just before daylight. Gil

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 07:32 AM

Speaking of feeding deer I have not missed a day feeding. I started at first snow. Small group at first now I have 13 every night. 5 gallons of deer pellits 12 apples cut up.They show up every day at 4.30 PM.There are some pictures on the dover dozen photo gallery. RS.

: Thursday February 26, 2009
: 05:28 AM

Any body feedin the Deer, poor things :(

: Wednesday February 25, 2009
: 03:35 PM

: Wednesday February 25, 2009
: 03:16 PM

Gil,

In July and August, I was helping my friend and her daughter in their home in Biddeford, Maine (cook, clean, laundry, mow the grass, etc). I saw several wild turkeys come out of the woods in packs. A portion of her acre of property is weeds, because she likes the milkweed to grow up for the butterflies, and there are other wildflowers too, so goodness gracious, I did not mow that section at her request (push mower by the way, Sears Craftsman, gas, oil, prime, start). I had never seen wild turkeys before. So, I grabbed the disposable camera, opened the slider to the back deck, and approached them delicately, to get the best picture I could. And then, all of a sudden, they all started waddling as fast as they could toward the woods, and some lifted in flight, and I thought to myself, I wish they would stay. Often times, when reading at the dining room table, I would often look out toward the woods. These guys have no sense of time, when it comes to when they will "appear on scene." I made a note of when I saw them during my stay there, one day it was 11am, and another 430pm. Perhaps, they are smarter than we think, and just being a little cautious, you know, with Thanksgiving all all. And one other time, I was doing the dishes, and I saw a bird about the size of an ostrich running down the road, and it Sunday church :>) Janylee McGlinchy

: Wednesday February 25, 2009
: 12:17 PM

Gil and Tuesday 2/24/09 04:58 I think the Susan you folks are speaking of may be Susan Stitham who graduated in "61" and taught high school english for a year or two at FA before moving to Alaska in the late sixties. An excellent teacher by the way!

: Wednesday February 25, 2009
: 07:28 AM

Fishing report from Ragged and Chesuncook last weekend.Friday on Ragged we cought 30 Splake all between 14 and 22 inches.Great day lots of flags.Next day on Chesuncook not so great Very windy.Fishing was slow one Chub all day.Katahdin was a beautiful sight all day the company was great as well. RS.

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 07:09 PM

Went to camp today to check the roof but the road wasn't plowed (Sandy Beach Road - Fire Road 9) and I didn't dare attempt to plow it all by myself. Had I gotten stuck, I'd be there until spring! They weren't kidding when they said 26"-29" of snow in the Dover-Milo area.

No activity at the dam. All plowed out but nobody around and no equipment there. One gate still open and one closed. Water level is below the top of the dam.

Absolutely no deer tracks I could see on the Bowerbank road. This last storm must have convinced deer to "yard up". Thankfully we're approaching spring!

I have been feeding the turkeys this winter. Cracked corn and sunflower seeds. Started out with 2 or 3 every other day or so and now the flock is up to 26 regulars that come every morning. 25 females and one juvenile male. They are a riot to watch, about 12' from my back door. Where are the adult males this time of year? Anybody know about turkeys? Gil

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 06:00 PM

hi,C.W.here.my E-mail is grislatch@yahoo.com ill be up there in may(because snow gives me the willies).hope to here from you soon. C.W.

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 04:58 PM

Hi Gil and Mike and the rest of folks at Sebec!

It is a beautiful sunny day up here - clear and cold which is great for the upcoming dogsled races this weekend. We need a bit of Maine's snow however, ours is getting a bit old.

Gil - I didn't graduate from FA, but a bunch of my cousins (including another Susan) did. I'm trying to do the math to figure out if she would have graduated in '61, but I don't think it was her. She is teaching at FA now, however!

Mike - wasn't there a Sebec Lake person heading to Alaska? Did they make it?

Susan

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 04:17 PM

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 08:29 AM

Hey, GW, is that you?? -Mike

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 07:55 AM

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 07:28 AM

Update: Sebec Lake snowfall total: 24.9" -Mike

: Tuesday February 24, 2009
: 07:27 AM

Reported Snowfall Totals for 19-20 February Storm: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/car/News_Items/2009-02-23_item001.htm

Sebec Lake > 18"

-Mike

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 05:51 PM

Hey C.W. I don"t want to take up too much space here on a guest book, What is it you need Specifically? If you want to buy a camp on Sebec lake, We'll find you something, Would you like a new contact? http://www.mallettrealestate.com/lakehomes.htm

From a taxation standpoint and year round access look a what Bowerbank has to offer, it's Very nice. Town of Sebec is a bit higher, Dover-Foxcroft is "Taxedtohell", Willimantic is higher than Bowerbank, more summer access very rural and quiet, Nice. Hope this helps.

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 04:59 PM

People, please make life easier by posting politicized comments in the politics guestbook. You can find it on the upper right of this page. Thanks! -Mike

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 04:57 PM

hi.C.W. here,please dont get me wrong.i have talked to good agents up there.i have also talked to twits.to be honest,i cant remember whos who.now im ready to make a move,so i thought it might be a good idea to ask you guys.

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 04:43 PM

For someone who might presume to hold 'family values' you sure like to pollute the family content of this guestbook. If you are so strong in your opinions you should be able to endure a 'harsh' comment. That said, there is the politics guestbook you can rant in.

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 04:37 PM

how did you know the fish was gay?did he tell you that he got caut just so he cuold ask you where you found that fabulous lure?

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 03:06 PM

woah

harsh

are you mad about gays?

I caught a gay salmon once. He was cool. I liked the fish even if I am not gay.

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 10:26 AM

Take it to the politics board. Mike put up a separate place for such comments.

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 09:54 AM

I see one of america's biggest treasonist bastard's won the best actor award for playing a gay politician. when does it end ?? why couldn't the earth swallow that arena up last night and do us all a great favor.

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 09:36 AM

The home page now automatically refreshes the webcam image every 2 minutes. -M

: Monday February 23, 2009
: 08:55 AM

Does anyone know what the thickness of the ice is on the lake?

: Sunday February 22, 2009
: 03:40 PM

Hydro alert - Someone, for some reason has taken the blue tarp from the top of the disfunctional generator. Progress? One can hope.

: Sunday February 22, 2009
: 10:45 AM

SNOW WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE REGION LATE TODAY AND THEN CONTINUE INTO MONDAY. THE SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES TONIGHT. STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL RANGE FROM 14 TO 20 INCHES ACROSS THE REGION BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. -M

: Sunday February 22, 2009
: 07:53 AM

Ah, the panacea that is hydroelectric power.

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 08:06 PM

As to the situation at the dam - I noticed the crane had returned temporarily earlier this week (gone now). One would have to assume something heavy was moved in or out of the plant. As of today, one gate is still closed and the upper section of one machine is still under blue tarp. bsbwrbk

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 05:44 PM

Winter Storm Warning: http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MEZ031&warncounty=MEC021&firewxzone=MEZ031&local_place1=Dover+Foxcroft+ME&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 01:56 PM

I miss Bill's site, too. Susan, did you graduate from FA in 1961? I think we know each other. :-)

Bill S. I never got a reply to my email about the dam and then I left for a 2 week trip down south. Tell the truth, I forgot about it when I got back. I noticed the last time I was at camp that one generator looked like it was pretty well dismantled and the other gate was open. I plan on going up to camp on Monday and plow the driveway if the snow stops. If there is anyone around the dam I will stop and see what I can find out. Gil

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 01:18 PM

Gil, I'm curious if you ever heard of the status of the generators at the village? I noticed last time through that the head works has been dismantled on the right unit. Left unit was running. Bill S.

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 12:45 PM

Thanks Gil for the snow depth report, boy do I miss Bill Larabee's site.

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 09:22 AM

Hi Susan,

We had "officialy" 9" of snow at Sebec Lake from Thursday through Friday. We have another storm coming tomorrow with 8"-12" predicted for the area.

Gil

: Saturday February 21, 2009
: 08:23 AM

Hi Susan! -Mike

: Friday February 20, 2009
: 02:41 PM

Hi All,

Wanted to check the snowfall from yesterday. Sorry to see a dark webcam, but seeing the old postcards brings back lots of memories.

After I climbed Borestone for the first time an older cousin bought me the same postcard that is on the website. She put the date of the climb and a gold star to commemorate the event! It was over 30 years ago but the postcard brought back such good memories.

Thanks again, Mike, for this great site.

Susan in balmy (and barmy) Anchorage!

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 08:46 PM

I was gonna say-

Same spot where the boy died last feb.

? Snowmobiler is lucky!

Go figure

-gw

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 08:31 PM

Thanks George, I will check that one out. -Mike

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 01:25 PM

Mike - I use Localnet for $9.95, but that doesn't include the phone line. Even a no frills local only line is $30? Then there are all the taxes, etc. Oh well...

George

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 11:12 AM

Careful out there on the ice: http://www.bangornews.com/detail/99533.html

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 10:14 AM

Foxerrific!

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 09:03 AM

Hey! nice looking fox, gotta love it!

: Thursday February 19, 2009
: 07:40 AM

Whoa! We have a Fox News alert. Please see here: http://sebeclake.blogspot.com/ -Mike

: Wednesday February 18, 2009
: 01:16 PM

Mt. Whitney sunrise this morning: http://www.whitneyportalstore.com/

: Wednesday February 18, 2009
: 09:33 AM

Mt. Whitney sunrise this morning: http://www.whitneyportalstore.com/

: Wednesday February 18, 2009
: 08:43 AM

Big snow on the way. yahoo!

: Tuesday February 17, 2009
: 09:19 AM

Storm the Castle..

: Monday February 16, 2009
: 05:15 PM

The "Castle" Owners are from the Cape cod area of Ma.

Not in much. It's boat access only, otherwise a very very difficult walk. I've been told it is wonderful inside.

Oh...The dragons are in a cave under the camp, and are fed by the locals, once a month. :0

: Monday February 16, 2009
: 04:37 PM

Wow, yeah, that's a good idea. Who owns the castle?

: Monday February 16, 2009
: 11:18 AM

We want Castle cam! Stick one in the castle.

: Sunday February 15, 2009
: 08:34 PM

George, if you find $10/month dial-up please let me know. It's $19.50 at www.gwi.net plus another $30 for the phone line: $50/month -Mike

: Sunday February 15, 2009
: 07:57 PM

It's just a phone line, and maybe $10/month for dial-up service, right? D-F could run just one ad on it to cover that. I'll bet it even could be funded by stimulus bucks! (Sorry, political message creep.)

It would be good exposure for Sebectech too - hope you can work something out. Otherwise, if you have leftover equipment, feel free to donate to the "needy" on Schoodic Lake --

George

: Sunday February 15, 2009
: 12:40 PM

Gil, I sent you an email. -Mike

: Sunday February 15, 2009
: 12:04 PM

Mike, can you give me a rough estimate as to what it would cost to support (run?) such a web cam? Phone line, electricity etc. Gil

: Sunday February 15, 2009
: 11:39 AM

I offered to donate a webcam and software to the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society to look down Main St. Dover-Foxcroft. They occupy the old Observer building (across from the Fire Station). The third floor of that building would be a perfect spot for a town webcam which would look west toward the traffic light. At this time they say the cost of supporting it would be too expensive. If anyone has an idea where to place a town webcam let me know and maybe we can work something out. -Mike

: Sunday February 15, 2009
: 07:43 AM

I will miss the link on your weather page to his to get a quick forecast. Gil

: Saturday February 14, 2009
: 08:13 PM

Yes, he ended his web updates although it did say on his website before he closed it that he still reports weather to Caribou. -Mike

: Saturday February 14, 2009
: 05:21 PM

what happened to the Sebec Lake Weather station. Now it links to Greenville High school? Did Bill give it up? :(

: Saturday February 14, 2009
: 08:42 AM

The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society has a nice webpage with a link to old photos. You can find a link to it on the main page under the webcam image. Here is the link: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~medfhs/

-Mike

: Friday February 13, 2009
: 06:06 AM

That's Nice RJ

: Friday February 13, 2009
: 05:55 AM

PR - I was looking through my pictures and didn't see any fish that you caught...oh wait a minute...you didn't catch any!!! (at least while I was there and sober enough to remember!) RJ

: Thursday February 12, 2009
: 08:00 AM

"Monday February 09, 2009 06:34 PM PR. How did you boys make out on your ice-fishing trip last month? Any photos you might share with us?"

Well despite the cold temps Friday was –27F an Sat. was –21F the sun was out till Sunday the fishing was slow but we still managed to pull a few through the ice the largest fish this year was 27" laker with a few shorter ones as well we also pick up a couple salmon. We fished two days in front of camp an one day in the narrows. I had a camera issue this trip and I am relying on the other dozen to send me pix so I can post them (still waiting) As soon as I get them I will update album.

: Wednesday February 11, 2009
: 08:29 PM

SebecTek.com software, I like the sound of that. Thanks for sharing another great web cam with us Mike. That's quite a summit shot there and sounds like a ridiculously hard climb. No thanks - think I'll just enjoy the view from here. Just like I keep enjoying a window into the lake at this site. Thanks for keeping it running! ~Lee

: Tuesday February 10, 2009
: 02:35 PM

Well, maybe this is a better link until they get it all set up: http://www.whitneyportalstore.com/webcam/

The link to the big image is here: http://www.whitneyportalstore.com/webcam/whitney.jpg

: Tuesday February 10, 2009
: 01:48 PM

Friends, the Whitney Portal Store in Lone Pine, CA has installed a new webcam to watch Mt. Whitney. They are using www.SebecTec.com software to control the camera. The link is www.whitneyportalstore.com/webcam/wc1.htm Their main link is www.whitneyportalstore.com

Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states at 14,505ft. The trail to the top is 22mi round trip with a 6000ft elevation gain. -Mike

: Tuesday February 10, 2009
: 11:30 AM

Thanks Steve,

At some point, I will get up there and take a look and be defensive. Now is when I wished I had a 4 wheeler.

I did sell the dock and plan on putting in floating cedar docks which will be a lot easier to put in and take out.

Many thanks for all your help !

Bob

: Tuesday February 10, 2009
: 11:09 AM

If anyone has a problem loading the webcam page while using a dial-up connection please let me know. -Mike

: Tuesday February 10, 2009
: 07:31 AM

The previous day's video is now available to view on the home page - just scroll down.

GW, to answer your question, I believe the video loads in the background when the page is opened. Slow loading speed is consideration. Most visitors (>95%) use broadband. -Mike

: Tuesday February 10, 2009
: 04:56 AM

"yesterdays video" will take a long time to load if I am at the lake on slow dialup . . .

does it now always load or is it an option?

-GW

: Monday February 09, 2009
: 07:08 PM

Hello Bob,

Sorry so long reporting back. Just received an email from Pete who went into camp last weekend to check things out. Here's what he had to say regarding your camp.

"There is a big pine or hemlock getting ready to fall at Bob's place.......it won't fall on the camp If it does come down it will be close to the dock up on shore (pointing toward the lake to the right of the dock), but I don't think it will come down, with all the other trees around it."

Pete will be going in again later this month and we'll let you know if anything changes.

"Leatherman"

: Monday February 09, 2009
: 06:34 PM

PR. How did you boys make out on your ice fishing trip last month? Any photos you might share with us?

: Monday February 09, 2009
: 08:08 AM

Hello 11:26 and everyone else.

I am bothers on a couple of levels by what happened in Ohio.

It is clear that a large group can make a decision that is poor. What bothers me is that adults have taught their youth some very bad decision making. These youth will probably repeat this in a later life.

I think that each should recieve a citation that does not have a payment but is a "teaching opportunity" so this craziness will be reduced in the future.

From what I hear in the media is that there was a 4 foot chasm of open water and that a 4x8 sheet of plywood was used to cross. I am not sure I have met anyone tha would not think this is a marginal and danger situation.

There was one individual in the media that needs a dope slap because his comment that he has every right to be there, he pays taxes and it is he duty of the rescuers to get him off that ice.

The hair on the back of my neck stood up because I used to be in the rescue business and the "entitled" attitude is rampart.

I think that is what I like the most about Sebec is that I have not met anyone who is entitled, but instead, empowered to help everyone. It is how it is suppose to be, and I believe why many of us are drawn there... The sunrises and sunsets are ok too... 8-)

: Monday February 09, 2009
: 05:29 AM

Hi Scott: That's great if it works for you, I only thought on a Lake as nice as Sebec it's worth a lot more. Just trying to understand the market, No problem.

Best of luck, R.S.D.

: Sunday February 08, 2009
: 08:03 PM

R.S.D.,

I have the green camp posted for rent. Mike was kind enough to let me place it on this site. Yes we are renting for less than $1,000/wk. We are looking to rent just a few weeks a year to help with "the cost of ownership". Our place is brand new, finished last year. Why is it so hard to believe that you can still get a good, honest deal?

Scott

: Sunday February 08, 2009
: 11:26 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/07/Ohio.stuck.on.ice/index.html

have you seen this?

: Sunday February 08, 2009
: 07:48 AM

Checked out the vacation rental sight. I will take one room at that home in Ogunquit, second floor with balcony, and majestic view of the sea. How much:) Dreamer

: Sunday February 08, 2009
: 07:08 AM

Great place to rent, or post a camp rental, Homeaway.com A friend of mine uses this site and loves it. A small fee, No commission, I think. This is his listing and how the site works. http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p112385 He rents for the whole summer, no black outs, making about $35,000 for the yr. He uses it off season.

Has anybody got any thoughts good or bad on renting camps here on Sebec lake. The rental listings I have looked at don't seem to charge very much, for an average camp. Go north to Moosehead, then they get, all the money. Why? I wouldn't even bother for less than $1,000 Wk. on the low end. A motel 6 in Bangor will cost you $600 a week I would think? If renting for less than that is worth it to you God bless ya. Given the cost to own Lake property, I don't get it? Is it lack of demand? hard to believe that's true. No big deal, I was just thinking. R.S.D.

: Sunday February 08, 2009
: 12:41 AM

mike:

where are the temp graphs?

broke?

gone?

miss 'em

-GW

: Saturday February 07, 2009
: 07:26 AM

Hey Bob: We have not been up, the snow came only days before a planned trip in. Pete was in after that, and said all was well. I will call him and ask if can give a status. May is a way off Huh ;~( I'll check with Pete and re-post today, if I can. I do hope all is well with you and family.

"Leatherman"

: Friday February 06, 2009
: 09:06 PM

Steve/Karla

Have you or Peter been up Tim's Cove Road?

Bob

: Friday February 06, 2009
: 11:27 AM

Just wondering. Is that a fish shack set up on the lake? And if so, any bites? nibbles? In other words, are "Grumpy Old Men" catching anything :)

: Friday February 06, 2009
: 09:30 AM

RSD, please send me an email when you get a chance. -Mike

: Friday February 06, 2009
: 08:26 AM

May take a few days to get it implemented. -Mike

: Friday February 06, 2009
: 08:19 AM

R.S.D your offer is very much appreciated. I have come up with a software solution for the short term (it's the old 'fixing a hardware problem with software' idea) We'll see how this works out. -Mike

: Friday February 06, 2009
: 04:29 AM

Mike if you would like? I will build a nice camera box for you. Supply Me only with any specifications size H.W.L. Will construct to any visual aesthetic you require. Then ship it to you at your required location. If yes, I will E-mail you and take it over from that point! R.S.D.

: Thursday February 05, 2009
: 07:23 AM

Yes, those are good ideas. What is a light trap? -MM

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 11:44 PM

mike Camera warm solution: Use a small light bulb on a thermostat and an insulated box.

The lamp will keep the box warm. Isolate the lamp with a light trap.

Use 2 bulbs for backup. Similiar to a water hookup insulated box on a camp's water feed.

Y/n?

-gw

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 08:24 PM

Mike could you enclose the camera inside a wood box with a glass view, and a very small heat source 15w night light bulb or some such thing? The light inside may do some strange reflecting, so... paint the bulb and the inside of the box flat black, it's the heat you need. Thinking outside the camera box. ;~)

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 07:38 PM

The camera I'm using has a minimum operating temperature of 32F. Because it's on the porch it sees very cold temperatures well below even the storage temperature of -4F. So whatever we get out of it is lucky. :) I'm not really sure what it needs. Sometimes the image looks screwed up. I will swap out the camera and see how it goes. -Mike

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 05:58 PM

Hi Mike, I'm mourning the loss of the Webcam! It was my window to Sebec. Am headed up there ice fishing on the 14-16th with my son and my brother. Hope to meet you face to face one of these days. Mike Doble, Woodbridge, VA

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 03:48 PM

Hey, G.W. I have four years formal education in the auto trades. I have worked as a mechanic on one occasion, I have stayed away from it as a profession, Two reasons #1 Money. #2 I love being a "motor-head" so much, working at it would surely wreck My enjoyment of it! I have been asked to work in a bike shop as a Harley-Davidson wrench, I declined for above stated #2 Also had enough to do on My own bikes to keep me happy!

I have love studying things that interest me. I don't just read to research, I do my own Motor "geek stuff" experiments to improve process and outcome. "why, or is it even true", a lot of Myth out there.

My interest and admitted expert areas, diagnostics, "Hot rodding" stuff, high performance outcome on any engine based equipment. Cars, Bikes, Boats, what ever uses fuel and makes noise! Love the Guns too!

Real power costs huge money however. Just playin it cool now days, enjoying the lake every chance I can, Just Getting older I guess.

G.W. Is it possible we Have mutual friends, "Max and Missy"? I did some "Prop" consulting for them this year, so that they could water ski the "kids" without drowning them. worked out well.

Hey you asked, I tried to keep it short. "Write at ya later".

"R.S.D."

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 03:30 PM

would donations be helpful for the new carmera? I know this site is not exactly a money maker for you. I would be willing to help out.

Scott

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 12:44 PM

poor camera, it's been a trooper, give it a decent burial Mike....

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 09:05 AM

The camera is dying. A replacement is on order... -MM

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 09:02 AM

ice fishing report

is anyone catching fish?

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 01:33 AM

brig back the temp graphs - NOW.

. . . please!

: Wednesday February 04, 2009
: 01:16 AM

NO Offense RSD

I love the input on fuels. Such a mystery to me. I just wanted to know how you are able to come forth with plenty of good info?

-GW

: Tuesday February 03, 2009
: 03:33 PM

Terry on 4th 1976 for the bicentennial there was a boat parade, with all sorts of boats The feature boat a replica "smaller" of the Rippling wave the actual Amamosa Restored by Hap Gerrish, commissioned for this day. I remember it was fun time, crowded on the water. It was mostly in the Greeley's landing area, lower lake. A Picture of the rippling wave on that day as well a many other pictures of the Anamosa are on Karla & Steve's photo gallery. I agree, it would be great to somtehing like it again!

R.S.D.

: Tuesday February 03, 2009
: 03:33 PM

The top of White Cap Mountain is visible just above the treeline - center image. Guess we know why it's called White Cap.. -Mike

: Tuesday February 03, 2009
: 01:43 PM

George thanks for your last comments, however on offense was taken, I do ramble on. Your a good guy, At your service any topic anytime! best of luck. R.S.D.

: Tuesday February 03, 2009
: 07:04 AM

Speaking of antique boats, would the antique boat owners consider having an antique boat parade this summer? Lots of us would LOVE to see the your floating works of art. Maybe Friday, July 3rd? It would be uber-cool. Terry

: Monday February 02, 2009
: 09:37 PM

Red, I was kidding about your monsterdom - your comments were very helpful and presumably well received. Hopefully the discussion will save a few boaters some frustration when (if?) the lake becomes liquid again.

I'm going to have to use aviation gas for my plane next year, which will be more expensive and very inconvenient. I might just run 100 Low Lead in my old Mercury 9.9 since it drinks so little and I'll be hauling it in anyway for my floatplane.

Oh well, if these are our biggest problems, we're doing ok.

George

: Monday February 02, 2009
: 08:02 AM

Greetings from snowy London. This entire town is shut down, perhaps the entire country, with only 4" of snow!!!

No busses, schools closed, no subways. hahaha

-GW

: Sunday February 01, 2009
: 09:51 PM

I fixed that, thanks.

: Sunday February 01, 2009
: 08:46 PM

Have you got the air and water reversed Mike? Gil

: Sunday February 01, 2009
: 06:23 PM

Air and water temperature on the image now. -MM

: Saturday January 31, 2009
: 11:29 AM

It's not my intent to be a monster George, I guess I ran on a bit, OOPS and I'm sorry folks. Only trying to provide a few tips to fellow Sebec Lakers. :( Mechanical stuff is "Voodoo" for some and very frustrating, I've done some work around the Lake from time to time just to help out. When I see people lament over things I know about I can't help myself, if I can, I do reach out. For that I don't appologize.

Engines, outdrives, propellers, pretty much any Motor topic upon request only, try to keep it short. Possibly E-mail it to ya. if it's a long story. I do realize it's a guestbook and not a shop manual.

"The Red Sea-Doo"

: Saturday January 31, 2009
: 10:43 AM

Thanks for the heads-up on engine oil. I own a '94 Merc V-6 (chevy engine) 175hp. It has a fuel water seperator filter which gets changed in the spring. I'm trusting that takes care of any water problems, but I hadn't thought of the converters and oil additives until you mentioned it. I can't believe I'm getting excited about changing oil in my boat when it;s only Jan 31.

: Saturday January 31, 2009
: 10:17 AM

I think I've created a monster ;)

George

: Saturday January 31, 2009
: 07:05 AM

Great to be home even with all the snow. I guess first order of business is to check out camp and see if the roof needs to be shoveled! Gil

: Friday January 30, 2009
: 05:37 PM

hey RSD

what are your qualifications? What's your gig?

pretty good one I bet. Thanks for the info and education on oil and engines.