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RPI 2011-12 Part VI: Sweet Meteor of Death

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fr joe said:
For folks looking for quiet lake views (and little/no cellphone signal) ;) the east side of Schroon Lake/town of Adirondack is seriously underrated.
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A couple of years ago we got a cell tower at the top of Blue Mountain. Until then, there was no reception once we left Warrensburg and headed up 28 through Wevertown (blink and you miss it!), North Creek, North River and Indian Lake. Now we have pretty decent coverage at least around town near our house. I guess progress has finally reached the heart of the Adirondacks.
Your comment about the town of Adirondack-always loved that east side of Schroon Lake. Used to make that turn by the Word of Life Camp and head up that east side. Had a part time job in a small little general store in Adirondack eons ago. I think I remember being paid 40¢ an hour(and was glad to get it). Loved taking a tiny boat with a small motor out on that lake-heading across to Scaroon Manor to try to pcik up girls (almost always unsuccessfully:o).
Things are changing in that entire area-it is losing the rustic charm that was there for so long. But i have all those great memories of the area. Right now though, would trade a few of those memories for 2 solid road wins in Schenectady;)
 
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Red Cloud said:
Excellent story in the TU about the band, and Luke Curadi (and babo!) sticking up for them at Clarkson.

http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/RPI-player-makes-band-stand-3390188.php

EDIT: Clarkson sucks.
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I don't think the band has much to worry about with Luke protecting them-If I got into a bar fight somewhere, I think I would want Luke on my side (along with my wife Jenny with her notorious Italian temper):eek:
 
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fr joe said:
For folks looking for quiet lake views (and little/no cellphone signal) ;) the east side of Schroon Lake/town of Adirondack is seriously underrated.
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After a Quebecois couple died along the Northway near Exit 29, they put a cell phone tower up at that location that all carriers are able to reach. However, if you don't have Verizon, your best bet for reception is to try to pick up a Burlington tower across the lake. Except for Verizon, there's no coverage in the 'dacks, still. Gosh darn APA.

Most of Essex County is underrated.
 
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part VI: Sweet Meteor of Death

Red Cloud said:
Excellent story in the TU about the band, and Luke Curadi (and babo!) sticking up for them at Clarkson.

http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/RPI-player-makes-band-stand-3390188.php

EDIT: Clarkson sucks.
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Great article. My first RPI hockey game was special because of the band. The made the HFH rock. They were enthusiastic and fun to watch and listen to. The games are not the same when they are not in the building.
The Curadi's are team players, and I am not surprised to hear them come out for part of the team.
Now lets go out and make Unions life miserable.
 
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FlagDUDE08 said:
After a Quebecois couple died along the Northway near Exit 29, they put a cell phone tower up at that location that all carriers are able to reach. However, if you don't have Verizon, your best bet for reception is to try to pick up a Burlington tower across the lake. Except for Verizon, there's no coverage in the 'dacks, still. Gosh darn APA.

Most of Essex County is underrated.
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Not exactly true. While Verizon is still the best coverage, AT&T has also benefitted from the new towers they are installing in the I-87 cooridor - an effort which followed the high profile accidents/deaths. The plan is for several shorter towers to be installed along the northway to "daisy chain" cell signal from tower to tower along the interstate. In addition to these, the biggest improvement to come on line is the franken pine tower located behind the Neighborhood House in Keene - which has drastically improved coverage in the High Peaks. As part of the APA approvals, in an effort to minimize redundancy, the new towers are being shared by the providers so all of the companies are benefitting. I'm in the area several times a month for work and pleasure - and am able to test the system regularly as I have both Verizon and AT&T phones. The coverage is much better - but still has dark zones - the worst of which being north of Exit 30 in the Lewis/Willsboro stretch of I-87.
 
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Wicked Slappaahs said:
Not exactly true. While Verizon is still the best coverage, AT&T has also benefitted from the new towers they are installing in the I-87 cooridor - an effort which followed the high profile accidents/deaths. The plan is for several shorter towers to be installed along the northway to "daisy chain" cell signal from tower to tower along the interstate. In addition to these, the biggest improvement to come on line is the franken pine tower located behind the Neighborhood House in Keene - which has drastically improved coverage in the High Peaks. As part of the APA approvals, in an effort to minimize redundancy, the new towers are being shared by the providers so all of the companies are benefitting. I'm in the area several times a month for work and pleasure - and am able to test the system regularly as I have both Verizon and AT&T phones. The coverage is much better - but still has dark zones - the worst of which being north of Exit 30 in the Lewis/Willsboro stretch of I-87.
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I'm well aware, as I grew up in one of those "dark zones" not too far from Exit 31 (although I could travel a few miles down the road and hit Burlington). Since I have TracFone, my coverage runs off AT&T, but the company does have an agreement for telephones bought in that area for primary service in that area that Verizon allows usage from their towers. However, since my number is based out of Troy, my telephone does not work from the town's tower.
 
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Friday's officials are Peter Feola and Chip McDonald (referees) and Jim Briggs and Richard Patry (linesmen) ... On Saturday, the referees are Bob Ritchie and Scott Whittemore ... The linesmen are Brad Leblanc and Joe Testa.
 
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part VI: Sweet Meteor of Death

Wicked Slappaahs said:
Not exactly true. While Verizon is still the best coverage, AT&T has also benefitted from the new towers they are installing in the I-87 cooridor - an effort which followed the high profile accidents/deaths. The plan is for several shorter towers to be installed along the northway to "daisy chain" cell signal from tower to tower along the interstate. In addition to these, the biggest improvement to come on line is the franken pine tower located behind the Neighborhood House in Keene - which has drastically improved coverage in the High Peaks. As part of the APA approvals, in an effort to minimize redundancy, the new towers are being shared by the providers so all of the companies are benefitting. I'm in the area several times a month for work and pleasure - and am able to test the system regularly as I have both Verizon and AT&T phones. The coverage is much better - but still has dark zones - the worst of which being north of Exit 30 in the Lewis/Willsboro stretch of I-87.
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I am not exactly sure-but i think the tower on top of Blue Mountain which has been up there for over 5 years is AT&T. Coverage around us is still incredibly spotty as one would suspect with most of the peaks at 3500 feet or higher and roads winding through much lower. I am a novice at this kind of stuff so i am not sure what towers allow you to connect to them. For example, Audi uses T-Mobile as its internet connection and i wonder if that would allow connection to the verizon or AT&T towers up in the Adirondacks?
 
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DrDemento said:
I am not exactly sure-but i think the tower on top of Blue Mountain which has been up there for over 5 years is AT&T. Coverage around us is still incredibly spotty as one would suspect with most of the peaks at 3500 feet or higher and roads winding through much lower. I am a novice at this kind of stuff so i am not sure what towers allow you to connect to them. For example, Audi uses T-Mobile as its internet connection and i wonder if that would allow connection to the verizon or AT&T towers up in the Adirondacks?
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I highly doubt it. Granted, I typically shut off my telephone when I go up there, as constantly searching for a signal drains the batteries.
 
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DrDemento said:
I don't think the band has much to worry about with Luke protecting them-If I got into a bar fight somewhere, I think I would want Luke on my side (along with my wife Jenny with her notorious Italian temper):eek:
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Don't forget babo. :)
 
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jmhusker said:
Wow. That's like band porn.
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I'm ecstatic any time we get mentioned in an game recap (or the like), so this was certainly quite fun. It will go up on the Pep Band closets next to Brian Sullivan's write-up on us from the playoffs a few years ago and the letters we've received from players/alumni over the years.
 
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Ralph Baer said:
Nice article. Dare I ask what you mean be dessert course?
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When Bryce Merriam and his classmates (Pirri, D'Amigo, Lee, O'Grady, I think Watts also) were invited to Coach's house for a welcoming dinner, the Mrs. started to bring out the dessert course, and Bryce mentioned he hadn't had dessert, or any foods similar to it, in 4 years. We're three years later now, so it's 7.
 
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FlagDUDE08 said:
When Bryce Merriam and his classmates (Pirri, D'Amigo, Lee, O'Grady, I think Watts also) were invited to Coach's house for a welcoming dinner, the Mrs. started to bring out the dessert course, and Bryce mentioned he hadn't had dessert, or any foods similar to it, in 4 years. We're three years later now, so it's 7.
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I had forgotten that.
 
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