25 Years!

Winilyme · 07-29-2020, 08:38 PM

Five years ago during our first ever visit to Winnipesaukee (a long weekend in the summer) we hooked up with a local realtor and told her we were interested in purchasing a lakefront summer home. She was taken aback by the abruptness of this statement because we told her we'd never been here before. Bless her heart, she said we really needed to learn more about the area before quickly coming to conclusions (no duh and kind of embarrassing that she needed to tell us that). So we agreed to do some more research. We asked her what she suggested. At a minimum she said:

1. Drive around the lake, stop places and talk to people.
2. Take a 2-1/2 hour ride on the Mount.
3. Read up on winnipesaukee.com.

She said that if we were still interested after this, then she'd have places lined up to tour in a few weeks.

We did #1 and #2 that weekend and I devoured the Forum over the next 12 days. Our interest fueled, we came back two weeks later, toured properties, made an offer and closed several months later.

Today we are as happy as ever and I still visit the Forum nearly every day (though I just joined as a member this past October). Can't tell you how much I've learned and enjoyed the banter over the years.

Thank you Webmaster. I've never met you but I share your values and concerns. But please consider - I'm sure that 99% of those that read your handiwork are good people that really can't imagine not having this Forum. You are an integral and valued part of the Lakes Region fabric. We've got your back as you've had ours.

DougNH · 07-29-2020, 09:01 PM

This is your house and you should be very proud of it, thanks for your dedication, time, and stewardship.

Juiced06GTO · 07-29-2020, 10:22 PM

This site is a huge resource for the lakes region! I stop by daily to check in and see what is new and read threads from the past on the history of the area. My family has a camp down on Upper Suncook that my grandfather built back in 1964, we didn't frequent Winnipesaukee much when I was a kid in the 90's unless it was for a trip to the Weirs and the Kellerhaus, but I have fallen in love with the lake and am going to do my best to get a place up there one day.

I am having fun sharing new experiences with my kids learned about from this site and its members. My 5 year olds comments when we found the Belknap were "this is the most awesome thing ever!!!" while jumping up and down on the swim platform. I never would have known about it if it wasn't for this site so thanks for all that you do!!

Anthony

07-29-2020, 10:22 PM	#3
Juiced06GTO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 229 Thanks: 11 Thanked 97 Times in 55 Posts	This site is a huge resource for the lakes region! I stop by daily to check in and see what is new and read threads from the past on the history of the area. My family has a camp down on Upper Suncook that my grandfather built back in 1964, we didn't frequent Winnipesaukee much when I was a kid in the 90's unless it was for a trip to the Weirs and the Kellerhaus, but I have fallen in love with the lake and am going to do my best to get a place up there one day. I am having fun sharing new experiences with my kids learned about from this site and its members. My 5 year olds comments when we found the Belknap were "this is the most awesome thing ever!!!" while jumping up and down on the swim platform. I never would have known about it if it wasn't for this site so thanks for all that you do!! Anthony Last edited by Juiced06GTO; 07-30-2020 at 02:10 PM.

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07-29-2020, 08:38 PM	#1
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 578 Thanks: 168 Thanked 324 Times in 175 Posts	Five years ago during our first ever visit to Winnipesaukee (a long weekend in the summer) we hooked up with a local realtor and told her we were interested in purchasing a lakefront summer home. She was taken aback by the abruptness of this statement because we told her we'd never been here before. Bless her heart, she said we really needed to learn more about the area before quickly coming to conclusions (no duh and kind of embarrassing that she needed to tell us that). So we agreed to do some more research. We asked her what she suggested. At a minimum she said: 1. Drive around the lake, stop places and talk to people. 2. Take a 2-1/2 hour ride on the Mount. 3. Read up on winnipesaukee.com. She said that if we were still interested after this, then she'd have places lined up to tour in a few weeks. We did #1 and #2 that weekend and I devoured the Forum over the next 12 days. Our interest fueled, we came back two weeks later, toured properties, made an offer and closed several months later. Today we are as happy as ever and I still visit the Forum nearly every day (though I just joined as a member this past October). Can't tell you how much I've learned and enjoyed the banter over the years. Thank you Webmaster. I've never met you but I share your values and concerns. But please consider - I'm sure that 99% of those that read your handiwork are good people that really can't imagine not having this Forum. You are an integral and valued part of the Lakes Region fabric. We've got your back as you've had ours.

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07-29-2020, 09:01 PM	#2
DougNH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Meredith Bay/MA Posts: 79 Thanks: 120 Thanked 49 Times in 19 Posts	This is your house and you should be very proud of it, thanks for your dedication, time, and stewardship.