Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-16-2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,441
Lawn Mowing Service
. . . couldn't find a previous thread on this subject, so . . . . . . I only need someone to come mow about 2500 sq ft of lawn every other week at a home in Meredith. Any suggestions?
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
12-14-2011, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,600
Center Harbor Dock & Pier
I have used three dock installation contractors over the years and the best and most reliable (by a wide margin) is Center Harbor Dock & Pier. Get hold of Don Casey over there and he will take care...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
11-29-2011, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,870
Security Alarm System Life Expectancy
I haven't seen a thread on security systems in a few years, but am I the only one having problems with their alarm system? My system is about 7 years old and only consists of two hard-wired motion...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-18-2011, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,447
Asleep At the Dam?
Didn't the Lakeport dam operator look at the weather forecast for this week? My neighbor's dock is about to float away and so will several others. The Marine Patrol should issue a no-wake for this...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-05-2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 56,399
Drilled vs. Dug
The former owner of my home gave up on the very old dug well (about 24 feet deep) because there were so many ways animals could get in it (and die!) and also concern from runoff contaminated with...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-05-2011, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,799
Rental Needs
I rented for nine summers until I moved up here more or less full time. I agree with all the previous posts, with emphasis on parking and lots of beds. You also need cable TV, DVD player, playing...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
02-22-2011, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 17,399
Gas Prices
Based on the Consumer Price Index, 30 cents in 1964 would be worth only $2.10 today. Anyway, the price of gas was still 30 cents per gallon as late as 1968. Bottom line: gas prices are rising...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
12-15-2010, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 46,680
One Star Out of Four
You get one star for the food, another for service, another for price, and another for atmosphere. Kevin's only has one star (for food) so I've never been back!
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-27-2010, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,420
Prefer "Ventless" Approach
. . . converted both fireplaces to propane about four years ago . . . couldn't be happier as it is so convenient to just turn on/off frequently (and with a remote, too). We opted for the so-called...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-02-2010, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,838
Cast Aluminum Crank-Up Dock Extension
I had a 30' cast aluminum crank-up dock installed by Mason Marine about 8 years ago (just before the State allowed 40-footers). The construction was excellent, but I now would like to add a ten-foot...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2010, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,113
Grass Fed Beef
Try the Laconia Farmers' Market. There is usually a lady from Meredith (see ladyfarmer.com) selling grass fed meats as well as other goodies.
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Forum: Winni Wildlife
02-20-2010, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,838
Pair of Bald Eagles on Ice
Saw a pair of bald eagles on the ice yesterday a few hundred feet off Pitchwood Island (near Stonedam Island). They sat on the ice for 45 minutes before they flew off. It was like they were...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
02-14-2010, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,149
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is open on Mondays . . . my favorite Lakes Region restaurant!
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
01-03-2010, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,915
Cambridge Mutual
I've had Cambridge Mutual (through Noyes in Plymouth/Meredith) for ten years. The one claim that I've had was handled quickly and to my satisfaction.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-01-2009, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,350
LRCT Now In Center Harbor
FYI -- The LRCT moved to 156 Dane Road in Center Harbor earlier this spring, i.e., halfway up the hill on 25B.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,489
Bridge Clubs
Any bridge clubs in the Lakes Region? I don't care if it's contract or duplicate.
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
01-06-2009, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,807
Lemongrass Tops
Lemongrass is my top choice for dining (incl. Woodshed, Lagos, Canoe, etc.) especially after lowering their prices on this year's menu compared to last. Superior atmosphere, great bar as well, and...
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Forum: Boating
10-22-2008, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 33,385
Always a Sad Day
Took the boat to Meredith Marina for the winter yesterday. It was so nice out that I went headway speed the whole way - took me an hour and a half instead of 20 minutes. Good thing I didn't do it...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2008, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,312
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2008, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 20,583
Tamworth General Store
. . . bought gas at the Tamworth General Store for $2.89/gal yesterday. . . Crude oil prices now below $80/bbl . . . what next - waterfront real estate prices?
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Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2008, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 15,527
Meredith Canceled
The Main Street dummies canceled the Meredith Farmers' Market this year. Someone should organize one away from the main street so there is plenty of stall space and customer parking.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-13-2008, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,167
Vet Emergency linic in Meredith
Great facility and staff took care of our dog that had more than 500 porcupine quills in her face, mouth, chest, and throat!
However, they are only open 24/7 on weekends and holidays - otherwise,...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-04-2008, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,655
Page Pond Acquisition
What ever happened to the proposal for the Town of Meredith to acquire the Page Pond land? I know the Town pledged a couple of hundred thousand dollars a few months ago with the rest to be raised...
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Forum: Outdoor Recreation
03-25-2008, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,149
Wild Meadow Canoes
I rented a kayak from Wild Meadow Canoes in Center Harbor a few years ago - I think it was $100 for the week.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-15-2008, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,624
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