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by JFPowers
Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

Thanks to the technological efforts of Jeffrey and Forrest Powers the webcam is back up and running with a slightly different view. We will be adjusting the view in the near future. Nick, to obtain the Axis camera controller, hold down your left ctrl button to stop pop up blockers from stopping the ...
by JFPowers
Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:56 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

The Powers' Hardware Webcam was knocked out early friday morning by the lightening storm, we will have a new camera up and running next week!!
by JFPowers
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

Thanks to Central Solutions we now have our wireless internet service restored and likewise our webcam. After four days the previous provider informed us that they would not be able to repair our service and that we needed to look elsewhere for high speed internet. I am thankful that Central Solutio...
by JFPowers
Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:07 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: 4th of July Watergun andWaterballoon Melee
Replies: 16
Views: 20213

As a retailer which sells balloons and had people access our water during the parade I will first stop selling such items prior to the fourth next year, I will shut off the water supplies and I will do my best to police my area of the street to stop the nonsense, it has gotten too far out of control...
by JFPowers
Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:11 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

Our store is currently being featured on Do It Best Hardware's monthly magazine to all 4300 store owners internationally. Our webcam has caught the interest of the President of Do It Best Corporation and he chose to feature our store and this story on the Do It Best owner website. I created a user n...
by JFPowers
Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:57 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Web Cam
Replies: 5
Views: 6814

The webcam should be up and running now. Thanks for all of your interest in the webcam. Our store will be featured in next months Do It Best Monthly publication to its 4300 members, which will discuss the uniqueness of conducting a hardware business on an island and the use of the webcam to provide ...
by JFPowers
Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:40 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Web Cam
Replies: 5
Views: 6814

The cam is working but we are having an internet problem, we will work to have it up and running soon!!
by JFPowers
Sun May 13, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Sexism Alive and Well on Beaver Island
Replies: 19
Views: 27609

That might work, but I think that the teletubbies are more into minature golf! However, the teletubbies were created in Great Britain. In Great Britain the oldest golf tournament of all time "The British Open",is played and in this famous event both women and men are allowed to compete.
by JFPowers
Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Summer Jobs
Replies: 3
Views: 5770

We are looking for summer help to work at our hardware and lumber business on the island, you can contact me at jpowers@biip.net or 231-881-0226 via cell phone, thanks!
by JFPowers
Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Should your Biology prohibit you to play?
Replies: 20
Views: 28331

It sure seems to me that a golfer of this caliber would be an asset
to the league!
Jeff Powers
by JFPowers
Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Cormorant Control
Replies: 41
Views: 59760

A control program is scheduled to begin in the near future. We are awaiting the final details, the program will be conducted by a joint effort of the USDA Wildlife Services and the Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The Beaver Island Wildlife Club will supply volunteer support t...
by JFPowers
Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:27 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

Thanks to those of you that has responded to this post. Trish, I'm glad you like the view we are trying to get the best view within the limitations of the location of the camera. I appreciate Vicki pointing out the live view that changes every four seconds. Some computers may not display the link to...
by JFPowers
Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

I am glad that you are able to see the harbor from everywhere, that is what we hoped to provide. We are limited as to where we can put the camera but we will be looking at options to make some adjustments. Thanks for the input!
by JFPowers
Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Paradise Bay Webcam
Replies: 31
Views: 43200

Paradise Bay Webcam

Visit www.powershardware.com for a view of paradise bay. The webcam is provided by Powers Do It Best Hardware thanks to the technical efforts of our sons Jeffrey and Forrest Powers. You may need to install an axis camera controller when you first attempt to see the live webcam. Also on the site you ...
by JFPowers
Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Weekend before St. Patty's warmup game
Replies: 0
Views: 3348

Weekend before St. Patty's warmup game

Engineering students at the University of Michigan took this game to a new level on the weekend before St. Patrick's Day. It might be a good tuneup for the great day next year!

http://www.millenniumpong.com/