Today’s photo was taken by an MPA member with his new Nikon DSLR camera. Keep those photos coming!
Sacred Sunday
A snapper swimming Manchaug Pond.
Busy on Manchaug Pond!
Today a comic in the Telegram, Rhymes with Orange has three prisoners checking out the yard bulletin board for their work detail assignments with “Highway Clean Up,” “Farm Detail,” and “License Plates,” the only jobs posted… we see one inmate sighing “No canoeing or archery.” This morning there is a beautiful cool breeze off the lake, with temperatures in the low 70’s. Yesterday at mid-day and in full sun, that same thermometer showed 127.9 degrees. On Facebook, the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle asked, “Its the middle of summer and it’s hot, where are peole going to stay cool? Any suggestions?” One said Lake Singletary, the other Manchaug Pond. Earlier this week and the past few weeks, Manchaug Pond’s water level and the future of the dam has been the topic of discussions at a number of meetings and conference calls. Your officers and directors from the MPA remain diligent on this issue. Also the FUNdrai$ing Committee is planning a Halloween costume party and the 2nd annual DAM road race/walk. The purpose is not only to provide a great community social event but also to raise more money to continue our push to preserve the waterlevel and oppose the breach of the dam. …
Our 2nd Winning Boat Sports the Fenway
Catching 2nd place in the 2011 2nd Annual Boat Decorating Contest is #9 Captain Dave Schmidt’s Fenway Park! The judges noted the originality of the entry, and the theme’s hometown pride and promotion of the great Amerian pasttime. Which they felt was in keeping with the July 4th holiday. The scoreboard especially earned points with the judges who also loved the Citgo sign! CONGRATULATIONS! Stay tuned…. more winners to come!
2011 Boat Decorating Contest 1st Place Winner
# 17 Captain Bob Cadrin and the Pirates of Manchaug took 1st place in this year’s 2nd Annual Boat Decorating Contest! The judges especially loved the mast and sail, the water cannons (which did not fire on the judges!), the costumes, the music, the skeleton, and the very animated crew and their funny mock sword fight! Click on the video below to catch them “sailing away” in their jolly boat! Congratulations! Tune in tomorrow for more winners!
Boat Decorating Contest a Blast! The unofficial photos…
There were those who didn’t enter… … and then there were those who did! About 20 entries gathering on Blueberry Island to overwhelm the judges whose task was to choose the 3 best vessels! All winners to be sure! With lots of laughs shared by participants and spectators! Judges official comments and photos to come! Stay tuned! WHO do YOU think is our BEST effort this year?? Comment below!
Sunset on Manchaug Pond
Beautiful evening for a boat ride – turtles, heron, osprey, and mallards were also enjoying the lake.
Everything I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark…
A Douglas resident found this in Sunday’s church bulletin and thought we on Manchaug Pond would enjoy it! Everything I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark…1. Don’t miss the boat. 2. Remember that we are all in the same boat. 3. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark. 4. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big. 5. Don’t listen to critics, just get on with the job that needs to be done. 6. Build your future on high ground. 7. For safety’s sake, travel in pairs. 8. Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs. 9. When you’re stressed, float a while. 10. Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs, the Titanic by professionals. 11. No matter the storm, when you are with God, there’s always a rainbow waiting.
Sacred Sunday: Deer in the Watershed
Thanks to our newest photographer for sending in today’s photo!
Did You Enter Yet? Manchaug Pond Boat Decorating Contest!
Register your boat today! Any boat, any theme! Cash prize for 1st, 2nd 3rd place winners! Join the fun either on the water, as a judge on the judges’ boat or on the shore cheering them on! Take a look at some of last year’s entries:
Boat Decorating Contest
Sunday, July 3rd ~ 2nd Annual Boat Decorating Contest Break out the garland, streamers and your imagination! The Second Annual Boat Decorating Contest is scheduled for Sunday, July 3rd starting at 2:00pm. Pick a theme, decorate like crazy, and parade around the lake for all to see. We’ll follow the same route as last year, starting at Blueberry Island. We hope to have judges on the water this year so they can get a birds-eye view of your decorating skills! To participate, you will need to register. You’ll be issued a number that must be prominently displayed on the starboard and port sides of your boat. If you don’t want to be a contender for the cash prizes, feel free to bypass the registration and simply decorate and join in the procession. To register, email boat.decorating.contest@gmail.com or call 508.234.9239. Please provide the following information:Captain’s Name: Telephone #: Boat Make/ModelDecorating Theme: Everyone had a lot of fun last year and the turnout was great with at least 18 boats decorated and parading around Manchaug Pond! Cash prizes will be awarded! WANTED: JUDGES — We’re looking for people to volunteer their time to judge this contest. Please contact me at the email …