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Potters Beach (Submitted Pictures)
Posted Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 10:21:39 AM
Alexandria Bay, NY
1000 Islands
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These pictures are from Potters Beach during Potters Day Correction Old Home's Day. Thanks go out to (Lori) for submitting them.
I would tell you more about the event, but it's the 1st I have heard of it. Perhaps someone will fill us in by leaving a comment.
Also, can anyone explain exactly where Potters Beach is? I believe it it on the West Side of Grindstone Island in Clayton but I can't point it out on a map so if someone can point it out on a map and send in an image I will post it here.
And here is a google satellite map that you navigate around.
THERE WILL BE NO MORE COMMENTS.
WE'RE PULLING THE PLUG ON ALL OF THIS.
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| Comments by ''firstmate'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:12:25 PM - IP Logged |
| Well i guess i'm the one that started all this controversy, i am soooooooooo sorry i ever sent in the pictures. Fisrt let me say i am from PA and along with 6 other couples from my area have been coming to the area for the last 12 yrs, starting the first week in May and every weekend till the end of Sept. We love Potters and go there at least 1 day every week. I would also like to say we all help to maintain the beach, we rake, pick up trash and pick cig butts out of the water. As far as the locals are concerned, we have never had any trouble, the people we have met have been very respectful and friendly. There is a plaque the Land trust set in a rock that thanks the residents and visitors to Potters Beach for helping to keep it clean, so i'm sure if they didn't want boaters there, they would only be thanking residents. So with that said can we just drop all this bitching from both sides and have a wonderful time at Potters! |
| Comments by ''Huntsman'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:12:08 PM - IP Logged |
| Then stop crying about here. Take some video next time and have the people arrested for polluting. Do you really think crying about it on this web site is going to do anything for you? |
| Comments by ''Generation Islander'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:09:53 PM - IP Logged |
| To J.T... can you take some pictures of another island and be done with this, there is over 1000 to pick from. The pictures were nice but like any photo album ..time to put on the shelf. Appreciate the consideration... |
| Comments by ''hood'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:09:41 PM - IP Logged |
| oops...privately owned... |
| Comments by ''hood'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:08:43 PM - IP Logged |
| Thankyou abay pirates.Lets not forget though,only a few years ago TILT bought potters beach.Until then it was privately and we called it ours becuase we were the only ones that cared enough to clean it up every time anyone(islander or other wise) left crap where we live.We are sick of it. |
| Comments by ''Abay PIRATES ARRGH!'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:50:43 PM - IP Logged |
| What happeneed to hospitality on the river? Since when do Grindstonians own Potters Beach? Get real, the waters are for everyone. Respect does need to be shown however, no trash in the water, and if the Grindstone people have an area paritioned from the rest of the beach, thats fine, but remember, alot of people do not understand anything, SIGNS help as in "stay away" or "children swimming". I work with tourists every summer and you need to put it in plain black and white if you want any kind of response out of them and cooperation. So perhaps a few people need to take a few steps back, actually LOOK at the situation and say how can this be resolved? Rather than gripe and go about a childish way to vent anger by saying native people are "inbred" and "don't have any money or class" better take some steps back and look at who they are talking about. Its probably not even locals causing this ruckuss. Saying locals like us are inbred and have no class is a slap in the face and it pure BS. |
| Comments by ''hood'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:50:12 PM - IP Logged |
| hey jt,if your so smart why don't you stop the threads about the beach.As for native american...I was going to call you retarded but what a great insult that would have been to the people with disabilities.The inbreeding was there years ago....the rich families still practice it today.I personally know a doctors grandson who "dates" his first cousin.I dare you to show yourself sat. or sun. so we can discuss this face to face.I DARE YOU!! People like you disgust me!! Most people would rather hang out with real,down to earth peolpe than an ignorant,educated idiot like yourself.You have proven that money doesn't buy class. |
| Comments by ''Abay Boater'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:48:01 PM - IP Logged |
| Hey 'grindstoner', you really need to work on your spelling and grammar... but then again since you were probably home-schooled in a shack I suppose we'll cut you some slack. Perhaps typing all of that up on that wind-up laptop while your borrowing the only phone line from the general store is probably not the best environment for typing a message. |
| Comments by ''secret #2'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:25:49 PM - IP Logged |
| In response to native american. You obviously don't know anything about the island and who people are, read up on your history pal. If you have more money and more class then grow up and donate some of your money and time to what really matters,like our soldiers. The island is home to alot of good people who have been there all their lives. The islanders are far more richer with respect. YOU obviously don't belong there. |
| Comments by ''grindstoner'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 12:49:13 PM - IP Logged |
| Were not im-bread so theres that 1 thing iam a teenage girl and love it there i go there everyday with my cuzzin first of all my dad is from there and my mom isnt same with my grandparents. and the reason we do the swim area is for 1reason so if the beach is packt kids have a place to swim. and 1 yes the people who put it up of childern. 2 the reason why we ask for your respect is so the 1000 islands land trust wont take it away from us. so do i get your point. I read those other comments and this is redicouls. so please dont dis-respect us. the beach is a beautiful place. so just all we ask is take your trash with you. then there wont be any problums and the swim area will be gone next weekend its been up for year. thanks!!! |
| Comments by ''"Native" American'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 11:51:35 AM - IP Logged |
| To anyone who was offended by some of the locals' comments, please understand that inbreeding was rampent on the island for many years. Most of the supposed Grindstone "Natives" from are 1, 2, and 3 generations removed from having any land ownership on Grindstone. Many have been bought out by people from out of the area who have alot more money and class. Slowly we have been knocking down their old shanty shacks and building real summer houses. The people making a stink on this blog have about as much claim to Potters Beach as "John Smith from Idaho." So as a actual Grindstone resident I openly welcome everyone to Potters Beach, it is a public beach. If enough of us get together maybe we can outnumber the "native" trash and motivate them to find some other place to squat. Grindstone is far too beautiful a location for these inbred dead-beats to congregate. So, if you have a boat, a job, and some class come on over, all we ask is that you clean-up when you leave...EG |
| Comments by ''Kyle'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 11:39:42 AM - IP Logged |
| Ya, holy beat a dead horse. |
| Comments by ''boater'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 10:50:51 AM - IP Logged |
| That is exactly right J.T. |
| Comments by ''J.T.'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 10:23:01 AM - IP Logged |
| Hey "secret" you just don't get it do you. The more you try to explain your little issues the more people are going to keep these comments coming. Nobody cares. This thread should have had 6 comments max about those being nice pictures. Instead you grumblers turned it into a place to try and complain about people on the beach. You asked for all of this you got it. |
| Comments by ''Boater'' from Canada on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 9:40:30 AM - IP Logged |
| Tell the kids to use the swim area then.... |
| Comments by ''Secret'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 8:49:27 AM - IP Logged |
| In response to JT...the reason the islanders don't invite people is for a reason. They have on the island what is called SUMMER PEOPLE. These people are not from here...don't know the local people on the island, only stay for the summer and honestly don't really care about the island. They just come b/c it is a nice place to visit. And time and time again...the past has proven that the island is NICER & CLEANER when the locals take care of it. As far as who "MAN'S" the beache as far as upkeep goes...it would be the lovely islanders:) They rake it, clean it and maintain the landscaping. So it would be WHO of a visitor to be RESPECTFUL and and clean up after yourselves!!! Like you would have to at ANY OTHER BEACH:) And stop complaining about a small roped off section for children b/c like any other beach in NYS...thats what they have for the safetly of the children:) |
| Comments by ''spudsgotit'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 8:31:11 AM - IP Logged |
| We are all related on Grindstone. There are very few who are not connected by bloodlines. Those very few are the ones who welcome strangers on the beach. I choose to beat them senseless and hope I don't get caught! My family tree has has NO branches! |
| Comments by ''charlene'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 7:59:53 AM - IP Logged |
| everyone welcome at potters beach and we are are not hicks from gindstone you are the reason some people of grindstone dislike some people if you can use a computer with your imaturity then we from grindstone should be able to handle this just fine Im am so shocked at this whole thing Im hopeing our children dont look at this site I would be ashamed if I were you very nice pictures by the way |
| Comments by ''boater'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 7:44:36 AM - IP Logged |
| I agree with J.T. If it weren't for the comments posted earlier like: STAY OFF OUR BEACH YOUR NOT WELCOME this would not have started. No matter what The islanders are always making people feel like they do not belong. The beach is just as much for us as them... |
| Comments by ''hatter'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:50:13 AM - IP Logged |
| I need to say that i have read so many of these comments that my head is spinning. Grindstone guy does NOT speak for the "Vast Majority" of Grindstone. He is just one person. Most of us dont have a problem with boaters. Also, in response to ABay Boater, you are a very immature person. You are the only idiot the Vast Majoriy of Islanders does NOT want on the beach. |
| Comments by ''Gman'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 2:02:08 AM - IP Logged |
| HAHAHAHAHA.. Now that is some funny sh*t!!! |
| Comments by ''Abay Boater'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:33:12 AM - IP Logged |
| I have a question. How are these Hicks from Grindstone even getting on the internet. Did the goverment give them some of those 100.00 wind up laptops that usually go to 3rd world countries? |
| Comments by ''Jasper'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:29:48 AM - IP Logged |
| Johnny is right.. you Grindstone people made a big deal out of all of this. By posting comments like that all you did was piss everyone off. |
| Comments by ''Grindstone Guy'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 1:28:09 AM - IP Logged |
| I am from Grindstone and I have no problem telling you that they myself and the vast majority of the people on the island do not want you on our beach so go somewhere else. |
| Comments by ''ThursoBayside'' from United States on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 12:17:47 AM - IP Logged |
| Personally love to meet all the different people on the beach. Grew up here and plan on staying. Friday afternoon had a person bring 2 bags of trash off his boat and walk by us "locals". We politely asked what he was doing with the trash and said he thought there was a trash can. We politely told him there was no such thing and he was very sorry and took his trash home with him. No harm no foul. That is all we ask , You bring it , You take it with you. That is what all the "locals" do everyday. See you there..... |
| Comments by ''Johnny T.'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 11:48:52 PM - IP Logged |
| As far as I am concernced the people at Grindstone Island started this whole controversy. As I said earlier I put up some nice pictures that someone turned in and out of the blue they start bitching about not wanting people to find the beach, trash, roped off areas and other things. If they would have kept their mouths shut none of these comments would be here. |
| Comments by ''Secret'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 11:28:03 PM - IP Logged |
| Okay people...here it is! When there is a problem or when a DEADLY accident occurs, the first few questions people ask is..."How could this have been prevented?" , "What didn't we think of?", "Why did this happen?". It is called being PROACTIVE and REACTIVE when a situation arises. Look up the meanings in the dictionary!! The people of Grindstone Island are being PROACTIVE in their attempts to make sure that the drunk people who drive their boats to Potters Beach will not KILL one of their innocent children. When you are only REACTIVE, it is then too late and they will bury one of their own. So instead of being so quick to be inconsiderate, maybe you should put yourself in THEIR shoes and tell us all...WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF IT WAS YOUR CHILD? And really...you shouldn't be a slob at any beach...it makes your mom look bad:) |
| Comments by ''PM'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 10:49:37 PM - IP Logged |
| Hey guys, if you don't like the roped off area go to another beach, simple as that, we worry about our children, that's our main priority. Stop being idiots about it, there's plenty of other beaches. |
| Comments by ''another boater'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 10:03:42 PM - IP Logged |
| All I can say is it doesn't take much to bring the idiots out of the woodwork. If you can't respect other and pick up after yourself stay home !!!!!! |
| Comments by ''one more boater'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 8:40:41 PM - IP Logged |
| we don't get over to Potter's the way we used to, but still enjoy it every summer. When my kids were young, we told them to pick up the area that we barbequed in. they would often say that it isn't our mess. That did not matter, I always told them to make sure it was cleaner when we left than when we arrived, that way we would always be welcome. When you think that way, it isn't work to do it. |
| Comments by ''LandingontheStone'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 8:27:23 PM - IP Logged |
| As a Grindstone Islander, I think that I should express my gratitude that people do come and enjoy Potter's Beach, whether you are there for connections or just to enjoy yourselves. Whether it is on Old Home's Day or any day. I had a great time meeting new people and chatting with the elders of the island, who fed the hundreds that came without complaint. They extend their hospitality to all. It can be frustrating, sure, like any beach in the North Country. But lets not take it out on www.abaynews.com. I thought they were nice photos and a nice touch with the google map. If we want to make a difference in something, such as trash or swimming areas, let's take it up with TILT and the Town. That's where concerns belong. |
| Comments by ''john'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 8:05:49 PM - IP Logged |
| having enjoyed potters as a boater for 20 years and the place can get a little crazy--i think the people that have a problem with an area being roped off are idiots---for one the islanders pay the tax's for that veiw and beach--#2 they are there 7 days a week not just 1 or 2 days a week--#3 i have seen some of you idiots try to jocky for a better spot closer to the beach---no one has ever driven over my anchor line !!!!#4 nice to have a safe spot for the kids to play and not have to watch what all the idiots are doing---#5we all know that no booze is getting consumed [myself included] all it takes is one dead kid and you might think differant ---get there early and you'll get a good spot other then that you'll have to swimin the deeper water-----lets all enjoy this little wonder of the north |
| Comments by ''marriedtotheisland'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 7:50:29 PM - IP Logged |
| This is nuts! I can not believe these photos have started such negative interaction among people who ALL LOVE THE 1000 ISLANDS. The people from the island just like the boaters who visit all want respect. It seems like the last posts have had to do with the roped off swim area on the beach. I have kids myself and I can not see how a roped off area to swim can be such a big deal even if it isnt used. Get a life! |
| Comments by ''charlene'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 7:00:38 PM - IP Logged |
| Im from Grindstone and not everyone from there are the same I care about the beach and would like to see it stay clean so it is there for my children and their children as for the roped off area this is for safety reasons not to piss people off I watched a child almost get run over by a boats propeller recently and yes I like seeing boaters in there.This beautiful place is for everyone |
| Comments by ''boater'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 6:52:04 PM - IP Logged |
| it's not potter's day. it's old home's day. i don't get the issue. it's people getting together to have a good time with their family and friends. nothing out the ordinary. |
| Comments by ''Carlos'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 5:49:23 PM - IP Logged |
| Back in the seventies i used to go with a girl from clayton..Her best friend was Beaner Garnsey from Grindstone...We used go to potters all the time, swiming and bondfire nights...great memories...but it looks more busy now..so people just respect the beach and take home what u bring and it will stay open for great memories for all... |
| Comments by ''Boater'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 4:27:53 PM - IP Logged |
| I am at potters every Sunday during the summer and can not for the life of me figure out why anyone would be upset about the swimming area set aside for not only the Island children but for the boaters children as well. The entire swim area is only taking up an area big enough for maybe 3 boats. Give me a break!!!!!!! So you have to walk a little farther in the water to get to the beach, poor you. As far as there being no lifegaurd, you should be watching your own kids anyway and now you can much easier because you know right were to find them IN THE SWIMMING AREA. You people need to grow up!!!!!!!! Everyone is welcome at Potters. |
| Comments by ''Juggalo'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 11:28:29 AM - IP Logged |
| I have been to potters, and Grindstone both are beautiful, but not any more or less beautiful than anywhere else in the Breathtaking 1000 Islands. Actually I thought that potters was a bit Rocky on the bottom, especially toward the Southwest side. Anyway it is quite clear that the people of the Island enjoy their privacy, so just have "Old Homes Day" later in the season like Labor Day or something, that way most of them have closed up the camps for the summer and left. Besides the best boating is always in late Aug. and early Sept. I have had my boat up there for just a short 10 years and can not ever remember a bad August. |
| Comments by ''LOCAL BOATER'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 9:31:17 AM - IP Logged |
| WE'RE NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT THE MESS THAT THE ISLANDERS GET MAD ABOUT... THEY TRY TO TELL US WHERE WE CAN ANCHOR OUR BOAT. IT IS NOT UP TO THEM OR ANYONE ELSE. AND THE SWIN AREA IS REDICULOUS THE PEOPLE WHO PUT IT THEIR DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN, AND THEIR IS NEVER MORE THEN 5 KIDS IN IT AT ONE TIME, AND IT'S HUGE. |
| Comments by ''Sue'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 7:58:23 AM - IP Logged |
| Such negativity. Potters Beach is welcome to anyone. Few Island people get upset for having to take care of other peoples messes. If everyone were just responsible enough to take care of their own messes...."If you brought it - take it". Pretty simple rule! Why can't everyone just get along! And yes I am an islander too. |
| Comments by ''boater'' from United States on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 3:34:24 AM - IP Logged |
| CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!!!!! |
| Comments by ''gt'' from United States on Monday, August 06, 2007 at 9:14:17 PM - IP Logged |
| its too bad everybody is upset about Potters, there is a WAR going on overseas, so everybody take a step back and CHILL OUT. Better yet grow up and respect the river and the enviroment pretty quick or goverments will take over land and sea. |
| Comments by ''missing the islands'' from United States on Monday, August 06, 2007 at 7:41:16 PM - IP Logged |
| It's been years since I have been to Potters, The pics above show how much that area has grown along with the rest of the Islands. My family is local and they frequent potters, but I have to agree, those that spend time there, simply need to clean up their mess and respect others. |
| Comments by ''One more for the boaters'' from United States on Monday, August 06, 2007 at 5:32:04 PM - IP Logged |
| I agree 100% with the last two, you "grinders" (i prefer to call you "stoners") think you own the beach and water and everything in between. You have no right to tell people where they can swim or anchor there boat. Until you start paying for a lifeguard (which we know that'll never happen) you shouldn't designate a swim area. Yes I also agree that anyone "stoners" and "boaters" alike should take out what they brought in, including cig. butts in the water. But you "stoners" should worry a little more about your own than everyone else, it seems you have your hands full there...... |
| Comments by ''Fellow boater'' from United States on Monday, August 06, 2007 at 2:14:26 PM - IP Logged |
| I agree with the statements made by "Local Boater". Not one single person that owns property on Grindstone Island can claim ownership of Potters Beach. It is funny how a majority of the people that put in the swimming area do not even have children. Every time that I have been there with the swimming area in place, there have only been a few kids in it and they don't even belong to those who installed it. The kids utilize the entire beach for swimming instead, as they should. In all legality, god forbid if someone drowns or gets hurt within this swim area, those who installed it would be liable because there is no lifeguard on duty. A desginated swim area requires the attendance a certified lifeguard. As far as the trash issue goes, it is too bad that a few people have to ruin it for the rest of us but I am sure that it is not all from just the boaters. There are a lot of boaters that don't even leave their boats to frequent the beach. |
| Comments by ''Local Boater'' from United States on Monday, August 06, 2007 at 11:31:05 AM - IP Logged |
As for you(Grindstoners)I am a LOCAL and my family and I have been going to Potters Beach For Years and we intend to keep going whether you like it or not. LEGALLY YOU CAN NOT DESIGNATE A SWIM AREA.. If You need the LEGAL paperwork for that I can provide it for you. Their is Plenty of swin area for children, without it being blocked off. This is just another way for you to try and take CHARGE. You may own property on the island but you DO NOT OWN THE BEACH AND NEVER WILL. I DON'T CARE HOW BAD YOU DON'T WANT US THERE WE WILL COME JUST TO SPITE YOU... |
| Comments by ''boater'' from United States on Monday, August 06, 2007 at 11:12:21 AM - IP Logged |
| We are boaters and frequent vistors of Potters Beach and love being there. It's easy people, respect the area that you are visiting. Lets keep Potters clean and safe for all to enjoy. Children are precious little people and these are the memories they will keep with them forever. My only complaint is to give the children and adults as well, a cigarette free swimming area and put your butts in a can. It's a simple request, you know who you are. Thank you. |
| Comments by ''boater'' from United States on Sunday, August 05, 2007 at 11:32:37 PM - IP Logged |
| I am a boater and potters is a beautiful place to go and hang out. Everybody is friendly and I know a few people that live on the island. I have been there early in May and have picked trash some of it washed up on the beach and some of it out on the rock point was not left there by boaters. So remember when you point a finger at someone there are 4 other fingers pointing back at you. I love potters and I am sorry for the few that do not respect its beauty. |
| Comments by ''Peggy'' from United States on Saturday, August 04, 2007 at 8:50:04 AM - IP Logged |
| I love Potters Cove. I am a Clayton Native and spent many summers going to the Cove. Also love the people. Please visitors...take your trash back with you. The Thousand Islands is much to pretty to ruin with garbage scattered. I so miss the area. |
| Comments by ''marriedintotheisland'' from United States on Friday, August 03, 2007 at 8:34:11 PM - IP Logged |
| Old Homes Day is a day for everyone on the island to get together, eat, play softball (not this year though)and enjoy the beach.It is always the last Sunday in July and alot of effort is put into putting this all together. There is a raffle and all of the Grindstone Island families bring a dish. Yes the beach is crowded. Yes "we" rope off an area so that our kids can swim safely.Yes "we" get upset if we feel our kids are in danger.I 'married into' the island life.To read some of these negative comments bothers me.The people on Grindstone I know are nice people that would do anything for you. Even if you are not a "Grinder". Is it too much to ask that everyone (residents and visitors) respect the roped off swim area and carry out their trash? |
| Comments by ''debbie'' from United States on Friday, August 03, 2007 at 4:32:08 PM - IP Logged |
We went to grindstone a few years ago with some members of our atv club with our atvs that was the first time for me and my husband we loved it and the people we met. the beach was clean and beautiful until all the boaters got there for Old home days than you could not even get near the beach there was alot of underage drinking on those boats also there were so many people on the beach that you could not even walk up or down the beach the picnic was great the food was real good and the people serving was so nice so if you bring take it out as a atver that is also our rules on the trails |
| Comments by ''Islander'' from United States on Friday, August 03, 2007 at 3:59:46 PM - IP Logged |
| I have seen a surge over the years of large, fast boats going to Potters Beach. Too often, these boats race by small craft without any consideration regarding the rolling wake they throw up. Part of the beach "problem" is the increased accessibility leading to overcrowding (and has anyone checked the water quality on a busy day) and lack of consideration for other people. It's a beautiful place and meant to be public-for everyone-Grindstone residents (remember-this has been their home for generations) and boaters. There is no reason local residents (or anyone for that matter) should have to clean up after someone else. My hope is that consideration on everyone's part will help the day at the beach be fun for everyone. It is owned by Thousand Island Land Trust-a hard working organization that has helped keep the River beautiful. |
| Comments by ''Grindstone Local'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 9:37:56 PM - IP Logged |
| Stay off our beach, stay away from our island. You're not welcome. |
| Comments by ''islandgirl'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 9:04:18 PM - IP Logged |
it's definately a public beach owned by Thousand Islands Land Trust. but boaters have no respect for the little kids splashing around in the water. I've seen some almost hit. or what about the boaters that ask the young kids to move where they are so they can park there vessels... ridiculous hence the reason on occations the islanders put up a nice floating rope so the kids can have their area to swim. And please you brought stuff take it home... thats respectable enough MAYBE then the ISLANDERS will have respect for boaters |
| Comments by ''south side mother'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 8:39:05 PM - IP Logged |
everyone is welcome... but we would like the boaters to take their trash back with them as there is no dump on te island and we do so try to keep it "beautiful"
and we are decent people just like eveyone else |
| Comments by ''Rick'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 4:24:12 PM - IP Logged |
| I think we should look into this and see if there is any public funding being used at all for potters beach and make sure it is cut off completely if the locals. If the locals dont want it to be public then use private funds. I will look into this |
| Comments by ''grace rob'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 2:39:53 PM - IP Logged |
| It looks like fun,but it seem to me you don't want outsiders there.Thats fine I'd take tug hill any day.It's beautiful all year. |
| Comments by ''Kimmy G'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 2:34:05 PM - IP Logged |
| Well, I guess that settles it. I was thinking about visiting as it sounds very beautiful, but if there a going to be a bunch of locals yelling at everyone I guess I'll pass. |
| Comments by ''Grindstone Local'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 2:17:44 PM - IP Logged |
| Screw you, abaynews.com and you better stay off our beach. That goes for all of you who don't live on the island. |
| Comments by ''J.T.'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 2:13:34 PM - IP Logged |
| It's funny. Someone sends in some beautiful pictures of Potters Beach. I want to make the article more complete by posting a nice google map of the beach or something so I ask where specifically it is... and you GRINESTONE ISLAND people turn it into a BIG NEGATIVE by bitching and warning people not to come there. I got news for you you dummies. If people want to find out where it is they will regardless of whether I posted a nice map or not. As far as I am concerned you have proved that you are a bunch of grumblers. I'll make you a deal. Stay off my web site and I'll stay off your beach. |
| Comments by ''hood'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 1:48:39 PM - IP Logged |
| Those of us that grew up on grindstone always have our children with us.Please respect the boundaries that we have set up for our kids to play in.And you shouldn't be surprised if we tell you to move your boat away from them if you're too close.I got into an argument with a man when he thought it was ok to park his cruisers prop 5 feet from my son.Not gonna happen,not where I call home.Please respect the area we fight every day to keep available to us. |
| Comments by ''Jam Man.'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 12:21:53 PM - IP Logged |
| They sound pretty friendly.. STAY AWAY FROM POTTERS BEACH.. IT'S OUR PIECE OF HEAVEN... EVIL-DOERS.. STAY BACK!! STAY BACK!!... hehe just kidding.. |
| Comments by ''hardworker'' from United States on Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 12:39:39 AM - IP Logged |
| I am from Grindstone. As far as the comment from grumpyoldman, these folks from the island are probably the nicest people anyone could meet. I enjoy being here, especially in the winter!!!!!! |
| Comments by ''Delmar House'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 10:13:58 PM - IP Logged |
| Potters beach was owned for many years by my Aunt Edda Kendall from Clayton. Her husbands name was Potter Kendall and thats what they called the beach Potters Beach.... |
| Comments by ''dutchie'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 4:59:01 PM - IP Logged |
| it's even nicer by snowmobile ! |
| Comments by ''JMGenerationIslander'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 4:56:09 PM - IP Logged |
| As TRISH said..This is our piece of Heaven ... We are hesitant to share its beauty and look forward to 5:00 and West Winds when the Islanders get their serenity back! Please ..if you do visit, take home what you bring as we do not have any type of public services. Thank you.. |
| Comments by ''Trish'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 3:57:53 PM - IP Logged |
I was there. It was awesome as usual! But not giving out location to this piece of heaven!! Find your own |
| Comments by ''grumpyoldman'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 3:48:46 PM - IP Logged |
| What a collection of damaged DNA..... |
| Comments by ''BGRINDSTONEMOM'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 3:02:28 PM - IP Logged |
| SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE TOP OF THE HILL THE ISLANDERS SERVED A WONDERFUL LUNCH TO OVER 400. |
| Comments by ''Grindstoner'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 3:00:30 PM - IP Logged |
| You can only get here if you know where it is. Its not Potters Day its OLD HOMES DAY! |
| Comments by ''GRINDER'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 1:15:06 PM - IP Logged |
| IT WAS ON SUNDAY WHICH WAS THE 29TH |
| Comments by ''Chris W'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 1:13:19 PM - IP Logged |
| Ok, so what is the particular date of this "Old Home's Day "? |
| Comments by ''Cathy'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 1:04:56 PM - IP Logged |
It's not called Potter's Day. It's called Old Home's Day and has been going on since the early settlers.
Cathy (Grindstone Native) |
| Comments by ''GRINDER'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 12:02:30 PM - IP Logged |
| IT IS NOT CALLED POTTERS DAY , IT IS CALLED OLD HOMES DAY . |
| Comments by ''YOCAL'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 12:00:56 PM - IP Logged |
| POTTERS IS ON THE WEST END OF GRINDSTONE ISLAND.. I've never heard of Potter Day either.... it looks like that every weekend throughout the summer, and has since the early 60's! Can't go any more... never any room to get in .... |
| Comments by ''J.T.'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 11:45:43 AM - IP Logged |
| ok, well the lady that submitted these pictures actually called it "Potters Day at Potters Cove".. which I assume is still the Potters Beach area. I was wondering which area on the west is called Potters Beach. I was looking at it on google maps and there are a lot of areas on the west side. |
| Comments by ''Tyler'' from United States on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 11:27:46 AM - IP Logged |
| Yes, Potter's Beach is on the west side of Grindstone island, however I've never heard of Potter's Day either....? |
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