Welcome, Cate. I sent you a private message as I had a lot to share with you. I think I might have sent it THREE times.....OOPS!!

For all of you other NJ transplants and wannabe transplants, I'm a former Jersey Girl too. I was born and raised in Jersey City, moved to and raised my kids in North Plainfiels, NJ and FINALLY moved to Wolfeboro ten years ago. I'm in Heaven and didn't have to die to get here. I've come to know all the areas around the lake quite well and wouldn't leave Wolfeboro for anything....even a FREE house on the other side of the lake.

As far as taxes, anyone from NJ cannot complain about the taxes in any of the towns around the lake. We custonm built a new house (not lakefront), but lakeview, have 2 acres of land, and 1000 sq ft. more than in NJ and are paying less in taxes now than we were paying ten years agoin NJ!!!!

Barbara, was Ray's Sport Shop still there in Plainfield when you left? I worked there a couple of summers.

Yes, three minutes from my house, on the other side of Rt. 22. I visit friends in my old town and it's still there now.

Don't you wish that you could find a place in the Lakes region with a view like the below photo shows.


This photo was on the front page of today's Laconia Daily Sun:

It is a real nice view Rusty. I am wondering when the photo was taken, looks like the lake is completely open and there is quite a bit of natural snow on the ground in the background. Not sure that we had that situation this winter.

HARD TO NOT STOP AND STARE.
That's all I could do, as I would be paralyzed with fear. I like my skiing on a level surface, like the lake.:emb:

Not sure when that picture was taken. Judging by the lack of ice on the lake I would say it was either early season or late season. The picture below was taken 01/15/11. It was about -10 at the summit.

Depends where you are in Moultonborough...
 

I am near Fullers and think it is about 10 minutes to Meredith. I love Moultonborough, but think that if you go further north it would add too much to your commute. There probably are lots of good simple homes with nice views around. Center Harbor has a nice public beach where we had our Forum Fest last year. Heaths is right there and I like St Charles and Father Audett.

Does Meredith have a public beach........I am thinking that it must have one? The air is so fresh and clean, but I am just not familiar with what is available close to Center Harbor in Moultonborough that is not waterfront. Going down the neck road is a real killer so would not want to do that often.....think it is about ten miles each way? I do have good friends there who love it.

I grew up renting way up in front of what is now Suissvale down on Route 109 in Moultonborough. Suissvale wasn't there then. Simple cottages that my family rented near one that their friends had built! 100 foot waterfront lots cost 500 dollars and they built a small cottage themselves! Now it is torn down and a huge home replaced it. I miss it though. But that area is just too far from 93 etc. There are lots of nice woodsy areas and lots if you do not want waterfront I think, but the location would not work. Also the water is not as clear as it once was. So the Moultonborough near the Fullers area would still work if there is much available off the water. It would add some time to your commute but not all that much....ten minutes. I go to Hanafords and often take off for exit 20 for Home Depot or Walmart or go down to TJMaxx by taking Rte three down the lake. I am really at home at the lake and will be fine if I don't have too many health problems. I also like going off to Plymouth. Again, you will know it when you see it. Your heart will fly away!

I think you will love it at the lake. You don't have to decide now. Heck you grew up here in New Hampton? You probably know more about this area than most of us who did not live here then!! Are you lucky in life? I am a Lucky1 and love my life and my lake! You will be happy as two peas in a pod.

No problem being out...
 

Just saw your post re attitudes toward gays. My partner and I are open about being gay and have had no problems, in fact it's a non-issue. We'd love to meet you both and share common interests -- we have only met a few gay women up here. BTW, we have a "tri-toon and love it!

Leavitt Beach
 

Meredith has a beautiful public beach, just off Route 25 a few hundred feet before the sharp turn as you approach Center Harbor. It's Leavitt Beach.
There is a nice picture on this web site. (http://www.meredithnh.org/parks.php)

I drive up from MA almost every weekend. 93N is always slow going. I go to a house in Laconia near Weirs Beach. I drive the bypass to rt 106 to rt 93. Just so you know you don't have to take 93 all the way up to 104 and it helps break up the ride. My family had a home in Meredith for a long time and the traffic was unbearable during the summer months.

Is there a sign or anything?
 

Gosh I have been coming to the lake since I was 8 or 9 and have not been aware of this beach. My parents rented a small cottage on the lake when I was a child starting back in the 1950 ties. As an adult the cottage on the lake was purchased in 1986. Now here it is 2011 and I have never seen this beach???? Goes to show you what I know I guess. Will look for it when the weather warms. I love the lake!!! And some of the people are not bad either:) Pulling you leg a bit here!
Thanks bclaker!!

Hey Cate, glad to hear you had an enjoyable visit.
I just sent you a private message.

Commute
 

I don't think a once in a while commute to Waltham is that bad. If it were me, I would look for houses on the Rt. 93 side of the Lake.

I will be moving to the Lake in 2012 and will have to commute to Logan Airport about once per week. The commute to the airport has lead me to look in the Route 16 (East) side of the Lake.

I am sure some of the experts on the forum can list the detours to avoid the Louden traffic when the races are in town. The race traffic can jam up route 93.

Although a work around during races and traffic consumes fast, for the few learn very and maybe last, in this for a reason I for one enjoy NasCar. They bring many dallars to our Region, and continue to draw many to this area as well.
It is a very tough economy for all of us these days, and with FootBall up in the air, just count our many blessings...
Terry

English translation, please?

It was so nice to meet you...
 

You both seemed to be having so much fun with the house hunting. Hope you find a wonderful place. I think you will love it here. Now that the snow is finally melting there seems to be more and more activity here.

Enjoy the search and I hope to see you both again.

I have been on The Lake since 1972 and also never knew there was a public beach in Meredith. Also welcome..

Hi wMw,
It was great meeting you too. We had a blast looking at houses, but were exhausted at the end of the day. Luckily we were staying at such a comfortable, beautiful inn. ;)

I was watching some NasCar reruns as I was typing, and they were doing close to 200 miles an hour, just trying to keep up... Sorry I lost ya. :)

" English translation, please? "...

I've enjoyed many NasCar races at NHMS, and never had any problems with traffic as I know the area and the outback ( if you will ) and arrived to and from in a very mostly English manner!... Now, as I learned in my comfort zone, so does everyone els have to. There is always something to learn of getting out and about in the environment that of which you enjoy!

Just wait until you get as old as I am... ( brain cramps are possible ) :)
T

Unless one works on Sunday the commute is not affected by NASCAR.