Waldo Peppers Moving!!!

Mr. V · 04-27-2008, 06:17 PM

Hi Pepper!

Your working at Lowe's and Bruce wrenching again underscores the apparent difficulty of making a good living in the lakes region.

Even with a good product (your food is great) the long winter and weak population base can drive you crazy.

New Hampshire is a hardscrabble state, a rough place to get ahead.

I thank myself time and time again for choosing to move West (Portland, Oregon) as opposed to Laconia when it came time to make my move.

It's just a pretty (actually, much nicer) here, and there are lots of people, and lots of money to be made.

Best of luck, and hope to munch a cheese steak and some pizza at your new location.

SIKSUKR · 04-28-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

Hi Pepper!

Your working at Lowe's and Bruce wrenching again underscores the apparent difficulty of making a good living in the lakes region.

New Hampshire is a hardscrabble state, a rough place to get ahead.

I thank myself time and time again for choosing to move West (Portland, Oregon) as opposed to Laconia when it came time to make my move.

It's just a pretty (actually, much nicer) here, and there are lots of people, and lots of money to be made.

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Don't know what you do for work but myself any many friends have prospered very well in NH.I'm glad you find it so wonderfull there in Portland.I've spent a lot of time in the Northwest and think it's nice but in my opinion I'll take NH anyday.I hope you have a wonderfull life on the left coast but there is no need of putting this beautifull part of the world down when you don't even live here.I'm sure the economy is no different than here.Aren't there some local boards in Portland you can access to voice your opinion instead?

jetskier · 04-28-2008, 11:33 AM

Hi Pepper,

My wife has been treking to Lowes every weekend for materials (we have a bit of a project going on). The thought occured that I did not know when the move would be complete and you would be open for business in the new location.

Jetskier

Pepper · 04-28-2008, 11:57 AM

SS - I don't think Mr. V was intending to slam our fine State, although I can see how it could certainly be interpreted that way. He doesn't live here, but his entire family does, and he really does hold a deep affection for this area, even if his posts sometimes seem to suggest just the opposite.

JS - we're hoping to be open for Memorial Day! It'll be a tough feat, but we're doing our best to accomplish all that needs doing to ensure an opening as soon as possible.

Lexxi · 04-28-2008, 12:32 PM

Hey There,

We were up at the Lake on Saturday, what a beautiful day. We know Waldo Peppers is in the process of moving but Bob and I disagreed as to where your new location is. I told him it was the building across from Walmart with the windows all covered up and the green blazer sitting outside. He says not possible.........Help.......Or will we have to wait until the plane lands??????

Thanks

AC2717 · 04-28-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexxi

Hey There,

We were up at the Lake on Saturday, what a beautiful day. We know Waldo Peppers is in the process of moving but Bob and I disagreed as to where your new location is. I told him it was the building across from Walmart with the windows all covered up and the green blazer sitting outside. He says not possible.........Help.......Or will we have to wait until the plane lands??????

Thanks

I Too was up this weekend and saw the plane and its pilots in the old used car lot and they were doing some painting to the outside of the building, I love the color!
Hey when are they getting all the cars out of the lot? or are you going to get a free used car with every lobster roll on Opening day?

RI Swamp Yankee · 04-29-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepper

....- we're hoping to be open for Memorial Day! ....

Now that is good news. I was hoping to get a lobsta roll at the end of June. hmm... and some rings ... and ......

ps. Any chance the web site will return with opening announcements?

Mr. V · 04-28-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Don't know what you do for work but myself any many friends have prospered very well in NH.I'm glad you find it so wonderfull there in Portland.I've spent a lot of time in the Northwest and think it's nice but in my opinion I'll take NH anyday.I hope you have a wonderfull life on the left coast but there is no need of putting this beautifull part of the world down when you don't even live here.I'm sure the economy is no different than here.Aren't there some local boards in Portland you can access to voice your opinion instead?

Gosh, sicksucker, such hostility.

Take a chill pill.

Better yet, go to Waldo Peppers and eat a cheese steak.

Then go jump in the lake.

Is your need to control situations so great that you have to butt in where it doesn't concern you?

rrr · 04-29-2008, 07:56 AM

Mr. V- SIKSUKR was not hostile - we are all on this site because we love this area. You reminded us that NH is a tough place to make a living. We know that - but we love it anyway! Then you closed with a bit of mine is better that yours.

Like SIKSUKR I've spent time in Oregon too. It is a beautiful place and I look forward to returning for a visit - but I choose to live here. That's my choice - just as the northwest is yours.

No need to twist someone's name, tell them to take a pill and jump in the lake. That actually sounded more hositle than the post you were responding to! If your message was for Pepper alone - perhaps you should have PM'd her.

We're finally getting the rain we need here. How is it in Portland?

SIKSUKR · 04-29-2008, 08:05 AM

It funny how people read things different than others.I didn't see the purpose of putting down this area in this thread and took offense.If Pepper is ok then I'm good.Is there an opening target day yet Pepper?

Mr. V · 04-29-2008, 11:04 AM

Sorry, my bad.

My point: NH is a beautiful place, no doubt about it.

The Lakes Region has many charms, and has enticed many people, including members of my family, to relocate there.

Which is fine; I almost moved there myself.

As the years pass by, I cannot help but note how difficult it seems for people to really get ahead there, economically.

Oh sure, it's easy enough to get by, but to really reach the brass ring seems very difficult.

Waldo Peppers offers a great product, and great people, and yet: the owners have to do other things in order to help them achieve their slice of the American Dream.

This is based on the Feast or Famine nature of the lakes region being a summer resort location, I suppose, coupled to the lack of population base, and a waning industrial / job base in Laconia.

Ask yourself this: do your best and brightest young people, those who are smart and ambitious and want to set the world on fire, stay in Laconia / the lakes region, or do they go elsewhere when ready to settle down and try to get things done?

People who arrive at the lake with money, especially those who are retired or who otherwise need not work, are in the best position to enjoy the area.

A young man or woman, in contrast, has little economic incentive to stick around; where are the jobs, the opportunities?

Of course, they can live there and commute, e.g. to Concord or Manchester, if they can find a good job, but it seems to me that there are too few jobs to go around, and commuting with gas approaching four bucks a gallon would seem less and less attractive.

Weirs guy · 04-29-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

Oh sure, it's easy enough to get by, but to really reach the brass ring seems very difficult.

Guess that depends on which brass ring your grabbing for.

04-28-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 858 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Timing? Hi Pepper, My wife has been treking to Lowes every weekend for materials (we have a bit of a project going on). The thought occured that I did not know when the move would be complete and you would be open for business in the new location. Jetskier

04-28-2008, 11:57 AM	#4
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	SS - I don't think Mr. V was intending to slam our fine State, although I can see how it could certainly be interpreted that way. He doesn't live here, but his entire family does, and he really does hold a deep affection for this area, even if his posts sometimes seem to suggest just the opposite. JS - we're hoping to be open for Memorial Day! It'll be a tough feat, but we're doing our best to accomplish all that needs doing to ensure an opening as soon as possible. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

04-28-2008, 12:32 PM	#5
Lexxi Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Exactly Where Is The Plane????? Hey There, We were up at the Lake on Saturday, what a beautiful day. We know Waldo Peppers is in the process of moving but Bob and I disagreed as to where your new location is. I told him it was the building across from Walmart with the windows all covered up and the green blazer sitting outside. He says not possible.........Help.......Or will we have to wait until the plane lands?????? Thanks __________________ Lexxi

04-29-2008, 07:56 AM	#9
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	who needs the pill? Mr. V- SIKSUKR was not hostile - we are all on this site because we love this area. You reminded us that NH is a tough place to make a living. We know that - but we love it anyway! Then you closed with a bit of mine is better that yours. Like SIKSUKR I've spent time in Oregon too. It is a beautiful place and I look forward to returning for a visit - but I choose to live here. That's my choice - just as the northwest is yours. No need to twist someone's name, tell them to take a pill and jump in the lake. That actually sounded more hositle than the post you were responding to! If your message was for Pepper alone - perhaps you should have PM'd her. We're finally getting the rain we need here. How is it in Portland?

04-29-2008, 08:05 AM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	It funny how people read things different than others.I didn't see the purpose of putting down this area in this thread and took offense.If Pepper is ok then I'm good.Is there an opening target day yet Pepper? __________________ SIKSUKR

04-27-2008, 06:17 PM	#1
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,476 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	Hi Pepper! Your working at Lowe's and Bruce wrenching again underscores the apparent difficulty of making a good living in the lakes region. Even with a good product (your food is great) the long winter and weak population base can drive you crazy. New Hampshire is a hardscrabble state, a rough place to get ahead. I thank myself time and time again for choosing to move West (Portland, Oregon) as opposed to Laconia when it came time to make my move. It's just a pretty (actually, much nicer) here, and there are lots of people, and lots of money to be made. Best of luck, and hope to munch a cheese steak and some pizza at your new location.

04-29-2008, 11:04 AM	#11
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,476 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	Sorry, my bad. My point: NH is a beautiful place, no doubt about it. The Lakes Region has many charms, and has enticed many people, including members of my family, to relocate there. Which is fine; I almost moved there myself. As the years pass by, I cannot help but note how difficult it seems for people to really get ahead there, economically. Oh sure, it's easy enough to get by, but to really reach the brass ring seems very difficult. Waldo Peppers offers a great product, and great people, and yet: the owners have to do other things in order to help them achieve their slice of the American Dream. This is based on the Feast or Famine nature of the lakes region being a summer resort location, I suppose, coupled to the lack of population base, and a waning industrial / job base in Laconia. Ask yourself this: do your best and brightest young people, those who are smart and ambitious and want to set the world on fire, stay in Laconia / the lakes region, or do they go elsewhere when ready to settle down and try to get things done? People who arrive at the lake with money, especially those who are retired or who otherwise need not work, are in the best position to enjoy the area. A young man or woman, in contrast, has little economic incentive to stick around; where are the jobs, the opportunities? Of course, they can live there and commute, e.g. to Concord or Manchester, if they can find a good job, but it seems to me that there are too few jobs to go around, and commuting with gas approaching four bucks a gallon would seem less and less attractive.