Wolfeboro Reconnaissance

Flylady · 08-19-2011, 10:58 AM

I have been reading this thread with interest. I was lucky enough to get my place about 5 years ago. The huge differences between Los Angeles and Wolfeboro is the reason I decided that area. It forced me to slow down and enjoy the simpler pleasures of life. Gradually I discovered all the places with the help of the forum members that you are learning of. After the first season, short store hours, and planning better for shopping trips was much easier. Now I enjoy having all my errands done early, and being able to sit and watch the sunset or listen to loons in the evening rather than running around doing shopping or picking up from the cleaners! BTW my blood pressure is now far lower than when I am in LA! If you really love the area, the adjustments to life style will come quickly!

CateP · 08-21-2011, 09:59 AM

A bald eagle just flew past the porch where I am sitting. Great way to start the day in beautiful Wolfeboro.

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-21-2011, 07:14 PM

I have to agree with Island Girl that living in Wolfeboro is probably a bit like island living. It's best done and enjoyed with some planning. It's probably also true that after a while you figure out that if you don't have it, you probably don't need it today. You are actually pretty lucky to have such a great hardware store. Being walking distance from the town docks makes it a popular destination for us. We also like Rubin's in Alton.

I don't know if you realize but Hunters actually lets us boaters take the carts all the way to the docks. They come down and collect them periodically. Very cool.

We have walked down the bike path (abandoned rail line) to shop at Harvest. Nice walk.

BTW, your watercolor is hanging in a place of prominence (out of the sunlight) in our home in Southern NH. Thanks again for the raffle item.

dpg · 08-25-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Flylady

I have been reading this thread with interest. I was lucky enough to get my place about 5 years ago. The huge differences between Los Angeles and Wolfeboro is the reason I decided that area. It forced me to slow down and enjoy the simpler pleasures of life. Gradually I discovered all the places with the help of the forum members that you are learning of. After the first season, short store hours, and planning better for shopping trips was much easier. Now I enjoy having all my errands done early, and being able to sit and watch the sunset or listen to loons in the evening rather than running around doing shopping or picking up from the cleaners! BTW my blood pressure is now far lower than when I am in LA! If you really love the area, the adjustments to life style will come quickly!

Been to Calif a few times for work and sorry but I'd take it any day over NH and I've been coming "up here" for 30 years. My main reason is the winters, hate them. Although I've never done LA I stay or at least hang around Santa Barbara when I'm out there.

08-19-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	It is all about balance and priorities I have been reading this thread with interest. I was lucky enough to get my place about 5 years ago. The huge differences between Los Angeles and Wolfeboro is the reason I decided that area. It forced me to slow down and enjoy the simpler pleasures of life. Gradually I discovered all the places with the help of the forum members that you are learning of. After the first season, short store hours, and planning better for shopping trips was much easier. Now I enjoy having all my errands done early, and being able to sit and watch the sunset or listen to loons in the evening rather than running around doing shopping or picking up from the cleaners! BTW my blood pressure is now far lower than when I am in LA! If you really love the area, the adjustments to life style will come quickly!

08-21-2011, 09:59 AM	#2
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Bald Eagle A bald eagle just flew past the porch where I am sitting. Great way to start the day in beautiful Wolfeboro.

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08-21-2011, 07:14 PM	#3
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I have to agree with Island Girl that living in Wolfeboro is probably a bit like island living. It's best done and enjoyed with some planning. It's probably also true that after a while you figure out that if you don't have it, you probably don't need it today. You are actually pretty lucky to have such a great hardware store. Being walking distance from the town docks makes it a popular destination for us. We also like Rubin's in Alton. I don't know if you realize but Hunters actually lets us boaters take the carts all the way to the docks. They come down and collect them periodically. Very cool. We have walked down the bike path (abandoned rail line) to shop at Harvest. Nice walk. BTW, your watercolor is hanging in a place of prominence (out of the sunlight) in our home in Southern NH. Thanks again for the raffle item.