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Article: Cruising the lake ; Glimpse water, nature and ritzy dwellings
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- Concord Monitor
- Article date:
- August 1, 2009
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In search of sunshine and mountain views, we headed to Lake
Sunapee this week for an afternoon cruise. Young and old alike
gathered by Sunapee Harbor before the 2 p.m. trip, and most headed
directly for the top deck once the captain welcomed them aboard.
"You all got your toothbrushes? This is the three-day cruise," Al
Peterson said to laughs and a few confused-looking kids.
With his white captain's hat and anchor-buckle belt, Peterson, a
retired music teacher, had the part down. He narrated the 1 1/2 hour
ride, sharing stories about the lake's history, surroundings and
residents. And he waved and rang the boat's bell to introduce
visitors to residents of the "friendly lake" who were tanning ...