Love It Or Leave It

[Grant]

Originally Posted by Barney Bear

...Now, second, third, and fourth generations are able to enjoy this treasured location, and beautiful Lake. We are so fortunate!!! 🐻

As it should be--and hope you can keep it that way. And yes, sometimes you don't truly understand how fortunate until it's gone. My family had the same place from 1945-2012, and has been on the Lake since the 1910s. Alas, a family member forced a sale, which tanked the deal for the third, fourth, and (future) fifth generations. So...look ahead and plan accordingly. We're still here, just not in our own place. Maybe again...some day...

Cheers

[Descant]

Originally Posted by Grant

As it should be--and hope you can keep it that way. And yes, sometimes you don't truly understand how fortunate until it's gone. My family had the same place from 1945-2012, and has been on the Lake since the 1910s. Alas, a family member forced a sale, which tanked the deal for the third, fourth, and (future) fifth generations. So...look ahead and plan accordingly. We're still here, just not in our own place. Maybe again...some day...

Cheers

At least, you're still on the lake. Nothing wrong with moving around a bit. Each area has its own personality and sense of community.

[farechofisherman]

63 years now. Started at 2years old. Special place! Now you know my age, hello Medicare

[Descant]

Oh, you kid. If you started two, then you're second generation, right? Your kids? Third generation?

[dickiej]

We had to sell our place because of financial problems....my mother said it was one of the few times she ever saw my father cry.

[gravy boat]

My great grandparents started camping at Lake Shore Park when it was just camping. Not sure of the year but they would pack up and make the long drive from NJ to NH. Eventually family had a one and at times two places on the beach at Lake Shore Park. In the early 70s my parents bought a place in West Alton where we still enjoy summers. Personally I am told I said my first word (Hi!) to kids playing on the beach in 1963 at Lake Shore Park. great grandparents, grandparents, parents, me, daughters...5 generations so far.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by dickiej

We had to sell our place because of financial problems....my mother said it was one of the few times she ever saw my father cry.

Nothing is more disappointing to me than hearing someone losing a vacation home. I'm not sure why—and it may not make sense—but it's more depressing to hear than someone losing their primary home. I'm sorry you had to sell.

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[WJT2]

I have relatives who have been on Birch Island since 1903 +/-. I had the privilege of visiting each summer since I was about this tall. They have history there back to the time the Island was purchased in 1893. Many great times and wonderful memories. "Winnepesaukee" "Have you seen the Smile of God"

[Descant]

If it's just the "lake house" and you sell it, perhaps no big deal. If it is truly "the family camp" it is incumbent on the current custodian to protect the family traditions and perpetuate the camp ownership for another couple of generations. Obviously, this can be very difficult if your camp is in an area of explosive growth where the taxes and other expenses have gone ridiculously out of reach. None of this is easy.

[farechofisherman]

Yes Descant, my father built, I'm second generation and my kids 3rd!

[Descant]

Originally Posted by farechofisherman

Yes Descant, my father built, I'm second generation and my kids 3rd!

Bravo! That's the way to do it, when you c an. Transition from 1st to 2nd is probably the toughest.