Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Buying on Winnipesaukee: An emotional decision or a logical one?

upthesaukee · 04-20-2015, 11:51 PM

My folks lived in Reading MA, and in the summer during the week they would get out of work, drive up to the lake, make a sandwich or get some takeout, jump on the boat and get out on the lake. If it was warm, maybe even take a dip, and then after it got dark, head on home. It was about an hour and 40 minutes each way. For them, the time traveling was a time for conversation, and then they were at the lake, and enjoyed their time up here, even if it was only a couple of hours.

I agree with the poster about living in Southern NH...it is a short ride up to the lake for an evening here and there.

On the other hand, if you do not feel that you would not get full use out of the lake house, then don't get one. Instead, rent one for a couple of weeks or a month (commute to work as necessary) and see if it makes sense to buy.

Good luck with your decision.

04-20-2015, 11:51 PM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,468 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	time is relative... My folks lived in Reading MA, and in the summer during the week they would get out of work, drive up to the lake, make a sandwich or get some takeout, jump on the boat and get out on the lake. If it was warm, maybe even take a dip, and then after it got dark, head on home. It was about an hour and 40 minutes each way. For them, the time traveling was a time for conversation, and then they were at the lake, and enjoyed their time up here, even if it was only a couple of hours. I agree with the poster about living in Southern NH...it is a short ride up to the lake for an evening here and there. On the other hand, if you do not feel that you would not get full use out of the lake house, then don't get one. Instead, rent one for a couple of weeks or a month (commute to work as necessary) and see if it makes sense to buy. Good luck with your decision. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!