Thanks Rattlesnake Gal for your reply.
In the 60's and 70's I spent most summers in and around the lake and for 5 years went to Camp Lawrence on Bear island ( I think the parents were happy to get rid of me for the month ) and when not at camp spent the rest of the time at Silver Sands Motel and Marina or at Gilford.
As one gets older, the pull to return gets stronger and in particular after I have looked at nearly every photo on the forum ! If it wasn't for the winter I wouldn't hesitate to live there permanently but it would be hard after enjoying the weather we have in Australia where if it gets down to 40 it is considered a really bad day.
Oh well can't have everything I suppose
Cheers