Reflections On The Lake
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"The Lake Host program has certainly helped prevent the infestation of exotic plants. That’s a continuing threat that we haven’t had to face yet. There are stripped zebra clams and a few other species that are dangerous. As long as you have outside boats coming onto the lake it’s a continuing threat." Dwight Crow |
| Early Kayak Adventures |
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| Written by Steve Soreff and Peggy Tucker | |
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Ice Almost Out and Our Kayaks IN!! As the ice recedes and a small but growing band off water kisses the shore, Peggy and I launched out kayaks into the ‘cool’ waters of Lake Pawtuckaway. Yes, at 10:07 AM morning of the last day of March our yellow (hers) and red (mine) kayaks slide into the lake and we glided across the water toward the northern ice fields. The day we awaited since November had arrived. Our vessels danced along the outer edge of the ¾ inch thick remaining ice. Yet, the ice still held remains the glory of the February Golf Tournament. There prominently waiting the driver who will never come sit at least five white golf balls. We were about to circle Rabbit Island by ice blocked our voyage toward the Park. Ducks exited as approached; the sun smiled upon us; and the swallow water was clear. Life is good-we are back on the Lake again. On neat bonus, not motor boats to disturb the tranquility. Loons have returned April first and seven loons swam in our open water. What a magnificent sight to behold. Some appeared to be younger. They moved gracefully across the temporary lagoon.
Herding Ice This Monday night, April 2, ushers in the first night of Passover. Yes, how wonderful that we will be celebrating our second Seder on the shores of Lake Pawtuckaway. So Sunday morning Peggy was preparing the festive meal. However, there was no more room in the refrigerator. Yet, more things needed to be there. She suggested we get a block of ice for the cooler. But, that meant driving into the metropolis of Raymond. Steve had another idea. In the tradition of the China trade, when blocks of ice were shipped by clipper ships from Northern New England to China, he would harvest lake ice. He first rammed his re- christen kayak as an ice breaker into a peninsular finger of ice field. This served to liberate a hulk of ice. He then guided the ice flow back toward home. Yes, he was ice herding on the lake! As he shepherded moved the flow across the lake he sang cowboy songs. As he neared the dam shore, the iceberg broke up. This meant more corralling of smaller ice floats. He did it. Once on their shore, he beached the kayak, collected the ice and placed it in the cooler. Unheard of herding on the lake!!! We live on an amazing lake!!!
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PLIA Mission Statement
The Pawtuckaway Lake Improvement Association (PLIA) is a Private, Non-Profit Organization formed to monitor and act upon environmental and safety issues in the Pawtuckaway Lake Watershed area. The PLIA also provides education, information, recreation and other services to its members.
The Association routinely conducts water quality sampling under the New Hampshire Volunteer Lake Assessment program of the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Other activities (sailboat races, fishing derbies, etc.) may be coordinated by the Association, but are funded by program participants.
