A Year in the Making

CateP · 02-15-2012, 06:14 PM

Just wanted to let all my forum friends know that I have bought a house in Wolfeboro and will be closing in March.

It has been over a year since I joined this forum and so many of you have provided knowledge, guidance, recommendations (and a multitude of opinions) throughout my journey. I just want to thank everyone who has written to me privately and so many more who have just been here on the forum joining the discussion. It is because of you that this transition has been so much easier.

The last time I made a big move like this, there were no forums like this where people could connect and share information. It was much more a shot in dark fraught with unknowns. Where is there a good car mechanic? Where will I bank? Where will I get groceries? Where can I get this or that? Where is there a car wash with guys who will dry off your car with warm towels for $12? (ha ha ha)

I have spent the last several months renting in Wolfeboro and that was a really good move. It allowed me to get offline and into the community to experience real life in the area I wanted to live in. Now I feel like I may have something to give back to this forum as I continue to explore and get involved in things.

I will probably be spending much more time in the Home and Cottage section of the forum for awhile because as a new homeowner in the region I will be looking for all kinds of resources and services. I will share those experiences.

Lastly, I want to thank all the forum members who I have met in person. I can't tell you how much your kindness and generosity has meant to me. In this world that seems so determined to keep us polarized , fearful, and apart from each other... finding connections with people who just open their door and heart to you is indeed a precious thing not to be taken for granted. So I thank you and hope to show the same in return.

ONWARD Winni FORUM!!!

ishoot308 · 02-15-2012, 06:27 PM

What a wonderful post Cate!

Congratulations on your new home! You certainly have been a great addition to this forum as I am sure you will be to Wolfeboro!

Dan

eillac@dow · 02-15-2012, 06:29 PM

Congratulations on your purchase. I hope you will be very happy!

Bear247 · 02-15-2012, 06:47 PM

Congratulations to you.....

Bear247 · 02-15-2012, 06:50 PM

Ps. very nice picture also...

Pineedles · 02-15-2012, 07:50 PM

Congratulations on your purchase Cate! As a NJ transplant to CT I hope to make the next and same move some day. Your post is wonderful, but remember, you will always be the the new person down the street. Don't let it get to you. Just a Northern New England thing, that everyone that "weren't born here", has to deal with.

codeman671 · 02-15-2012, 08:39 PM

Congrats. We too are looking in the area, between wolfeboro, gilford, and Alton. My move though is a lot shorter, we are moving up from Dover.

Broadsider · 02-15-2012, 09:51 PM

Congratulations Cate. I belong to good coop for home heating called Our Town Energy Alliance. Here is the website. www.otchoice.com

Good luck with your new home!

Greene's Basin Girl · 02-16-2012, 03:36 AM

Kate-
Congratulations on finding & buying the house you wanted!!!!!

dpg · 02-16-2012, 06:51 AM

What's that a picture from? Please don't tell me it's looking out your back door!

riverat · 02-16-2012, 07:50 AM

Congratulations Cate, So happy for you.

CateP · 02-16-2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

What's that a picture from? Please don't tell me it's looking out your back door!

DPG- Ha. Ha. Ha. I did not buy a waterfront home, but I'm about 3 minutes from Carry Beach and 5 minutes to Mirror Lake where the doggies can swim.

The picture was taken on January 1st, 2012, from a point near Winter Harbor. (don't know the name) What a warm beautiful day that was.

winnisummergal · 02-16-2012, 10:27 AM

Congratulations on your new home Cate! Enjoy the next chapter of your life..

Airedale1 · 02-16-2012, 10:51 AM

Congratulations and welcome to NH.

DickR · 02-16-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineedles

....Just a Northern New England thing, that everyone that "weren't born here", has to deal with.

"weren't born here?" I thought it was "from away."

Welcome home, Cate.

Rattlesnake Gal · 02-17-2012, 12:49 PM

Best of luck! I hope everything from the sale and on through the move to New Hampshire goes smoothly. Welcome home.

old coot · 02-17-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CateP

DPG- Ha. Ha. Ha. I did not buy a waterfront home, but I'm about 3 minutes from Carry Beach and 5 minutes to Mirror Lake where the doggies can swim.

It sounds as if we are practically going to be neighbors. Welcome, Cate!

KBoater · 02-17-2012, 05:37 PM

Congratulations Cate. Sounds like your going to be near me of the correct side of town.

SteveA · 02-17-2012, 06:51 PM

Cate,
We made the move from the Boston area (Saugus) almost 26 years ago and have never regretted having made Gilford our home. Wonderful community in a most beautiful place.

Welcome to NH!

SAMIAM · 02-17-2012, 08:31 PM

Welcome Cate, and don't believe a single word from those that say you won't be accepted unless you're a native.
I have no idea where that thought even came from because I am a native and I can tell you that everyone I know appreciates people who have the kind of values that you seem to have.
I know it sounds crazy in this day and age,but there are people you may deal with whose word is their bond.Many old "timers" need only a handshake to make a deal.
Wishing you much happiness in your new home.

Rag Top Daze · 02-17-2012, 10:01 PM

Congrats, Cate. Wishing you much happiness in your new home. We're so looking forward to another Song Circle with you when you're settled in. Let me know if I can help you with anything!

Pineedles · 02-18-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Welcome Cate, and don't believe a single word from those that say you won't be accepted unless you're a native.
I have no idea where that thought even came from because I am a native and I can tell you that everyone I know appreciates people who have the kind of values that you seem to have.
I know it sounds crazy in this day and age,but there are people you may deal with whose word is their bond.Many old "timers" need only a handshake to make a deal.
Wishing you much happiness in your new home.

It was said with a little tongue in cheek, but it came from my grandparents who moved to Center Sandwich from Melrose Mass back in the 50's. Maybe not so much is made of it today with the heavy influx of folks from Mass these past several decades. Also, it wasn't a derogatory term, it was just a way in which natives classified some people. Rarely spoken, but in mind.

SAMIAM · 02-18-2012, 07:52 AM

I knew that Pineedles......just didn't want her to have a 'flatlander" complex

SteveA · 02-18-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Welcome Cate, and don't believe a single word from those that say you won't be accepted unless you're a native.

Don't be so sure...

Had to laugh, when I first moved here, and our kids were young, and commented to a "real" native, that I knew I could never be considered a "native", but at least my kids could be.

His response was "If your cat had kittens in the oven, you wouldn't call them muffins... would you?" He told me he was just kidding... but I'm not so sure!

Either way Cate... you'll love NH!

Jonas Pilot · 02-18-2012, 07:37 PM

Welcome to our great little town. For my wife and I it has been the perfect place. I hope it is for you. I hope we get to meet some day. From the incorrect side of town.

JP

WakeboardMom · 02-19-2012, 10:52 AM

Congratulations, Cate! Enjoy every sandwich!

CateP · 02-21-2012, 09:39 PM

Back in NJ to pack and move after being in Wolfeboro for 4 months. First impressions...more frowns than smiles, kinda ugly scenery, long lines at stores. Good pizza!!

Interviewed two NJ moving companies on Monday. Found them both to be rather abrupt, rough and condescending. Both promised an estimate Monday night and I received none. Actually had to call one back to get an estimate. Woke this morning feeling down about the whole thing. Then I called WC Huff in NH. Long story short...great communication, great planning, great deal. The NH guys got my business!! Being honest and friendly goes a long way in my book.

Miss the beautiful lakes region. It really is special there.

tis · 02-22-2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

Welcome to our great little town. For my wife and I it has been the perfect place. I hope it is for you. I hope we get to meet some day. From the incorrect side of town.

JP

From the incorrect side of town????

Which side is that?

Jonas Pilot · 02-22-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tis

From the incorrect side of town????

Which side is that?

Tis, you have to ask KBoater about that.

tis · 02-22-2012, 01:24 PM

OK. Kboater?????? Can you answer my question??

KBoater · 02-22-2012, 01:31 PM

YOu can't go wrong with Huff. I had the same experience with moving back from Florida

tis · 02-22-2012, 01:32 PM

Well, Jonas, I don't think he is going to answer me do you?

KBoater · 02-22-2012, 01:55 PM

the side with the least amount of traffic on thr 4th.

Jonas Pilot · 02-22-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBoater

the side with the least amount of traffic on thr 4th.

Yeah, sure.

BrownstoneNorth · 02-22-2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CateP

Back in NJ to pack and move after being in Wolfeboro for 4 months. First impressions...more frowns than smiles, kinda ugly scenery, long lines at stores. Good pizza!!

Interviewed two NJ moving companies on Monday. Found them both to be rather abrupt, rough and condescending. Both promised an estimate Monday night and I received none. Actually had to call one back to get an estimate. Woke this morning feeling down about the whole thing. Then I called WC Huff in NH. Long story short...great communication, great planning, great deal. The NH guys got my business!! Being honest and friendly goes a long way in my book.

Miss the beautiful lakes region. It really is special there.

The movers themselves were fine, but I hope whoever gave you the estimate was indeed honest, as well as friendly, because ours was only the latter. His estimate was a total crock, way below what Huff actually charged, although he saw everything that was to be moved and there were no unforeseen complications. Because the estimate was low and we had been impressed with the estimator, we didn't get estimates from other companies, which was obviously his intention.

We were so exhausted from the moving experience and our renovation having been completed just in the nick of time that we didn't put up a fight, which we should have. Don't let this happen to you!

tis · 02-22-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

Yeah, sure.

Yeah, sure is right!

The truth, K!!!

CateP · 02-28-2012, 08:59 PM

Just wanted to follow up on my moving adventures. WC Huff was excellent!! Two guys arrived on time at my NJ location and after driving all day from NH they spent the rest of the afternoon loading up the truck. Moving machines!! They were super careful with my family antiques and even with my less valuable furniture. Professional all the way. No surprise charges. Everything on the up and up.

In all my years of moving about New England and then NJ, this was the BEST moving experience I have had.

Now back in the "boro" waiting for house closings in NJ and NH.

Lakesrider · 02-29-2012, 08:20 AM

Good to hear Cate. Welcome home.

02-15-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	A Year in the Making Just wanted to let all my forum friends know that I have bought a house in Wolfeboro and will be closing in March. It has been over a year since I joined this forum and so many of you have provided knowledge, guidance, recommendations (and a multitude of opinions) throughout my journey. I just want to thank everyone who has written to me privately and so many more who have just been here on the forum joining the discussion. It is because of you that this transition has been so much easier. The last time I made a big move like this, there were no forums like this where people could connect and share information. It was much more a shot in dark fraught with unknowns. Where is there a good car mechanic? Where will I bank? Where will I get groceries? Where can I get this or that? Where is there a car wash with guys who will dry off your car with warm towels for $12? (ha ha ha) I have spent the last several months renting in Wolfeboro and that was a really good move. It allowed me to get offline and into the community to experience real life in the area I wanted to live in. Now I feel like I may have something to give back to this forum as I continue to explore and get involved in things. I will probably be spending much more time in the Home and Cottage section of the forum for awhile because as a new homeowner in the region I will be looking for all kinds of resources and services. I will share those experiences. Lastly, I want to thank all the forum members who I have met in person. I can't tell you how much your kindness and generosity has meant to me. In this world that seems so determined to keep us polarized , fearful, and apart from each other... finding connections with people who just open their door and heart to you is indeed a precious thing not to be taken for granted. So I thank you and hope to show the same in return. ONWARD Winni FORUM!!! Attached Images

02-15-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 2,423 Thanked 5,352 Times in 2,096 Posts	Fantastic! What a wonderful post Cate! Congratulations on your new home! You certainly have been a great addition to this forum as I am sure you will be to Wolfeboro! Dan

02-15-2012, 06:29 PM	#3
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Congrats Cate! Congratulations on your purchase. I hope you will be very happy!

02-16-2012, 07:50 AM	#11
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Congratulations Cate, So happy for you. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

02-16-2012, 10:27 AM	#13
winnisummergal Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina and Wolfeboro or Alton Posts: 123 Thanks: 188 Thanked 38 Times in 20 Posts	How wonderful! Congratulations on your new home Cate! Enjoy the next chapter of your life..

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02-15-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
Bear247 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Natick Ma. Posts: 110 Thanks: 149 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Congratulations to you.....

02-15-2012, 06:50 PM	#5
Bear247 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Natick Ma. Posts: 110 Thanks: 149 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Ps. very nice picture also...

02-15-2012, 07:50 PM	#6
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Congratulations on your purchase Cate! As a NJ transplant to CT I hope to make the next and same move some day. Your post is wonderful, but remember, you will always be the the new person down the street. Don't let it get to you. Just a Northern New England thing, that everyone that "weren't born here", has to deal with.

02-15-2012, 08:39 PM	#7
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,552 Thanks: 222 Thanked 836 Times in 505 Posts	Congrats. We too are looking in the area, between wolfeboro, gilford, and Alton. My move though is a lot shorter, we are moving up from Dover.

02-15-2012, 09:51 PM	#8
Broadsider Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Congratulations Cate. I belong to good coop for home heating called Our Town Energy Alliance. Here is the website. www.otchoice.com Good luck with your new home!

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02-16-2012, 03:36 AM	#9
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Kate- Congratulations on finding & buying the house you wanted!!!!!

02-16-2012, 06:51 AM	#10
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	What's that a picture from? Please don't tell me it's looking out your back door!

02-16-2012, 10:51 AM	#14
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Congratulations and welcome to NH. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

02-17-2012, 12:49 PM	#16
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Congratulations Cate! Best of luck! I hope everything from the sale and on through the move to New Hampshire goes smoothly. Welcome home.

02-17-2012, 05:37 PM	#18
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Congratulations Cate Congratulations Cate. Sounds like your going to be near me of the correct side of town. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

02-17-2012, 06:51 PM	#19
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Congratulations Cate, We made the move from the Boston area (Saugus) almost 26 years ago and have never regretted having made Gilford our home. Wonderful community in a most beautiful place. Welcome to NH! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

02-17-2012, 08:31 PM	#20
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	Welcome Cate, and don't believe a single word from those that say you won't be accepted unless you're a native. I have no idea where that thought even came from because I am a native and I can tell you that everyone I know appreciates people who have the kind of values that you seem to have. I know it sounds crazy in this day and age,but there are people you may deal with whose word is their bond.Many old "timers" need only a handshake to make a deal. Wishing you much happiness in your new home.

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02-17-2012, 10:01 PM	#21
Rag Top Daze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 119 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	So happy for you! Congrats, Cate. Wishing you much happiness in your new home. We're so looking forward to another Song Circle with you when you're settled in. Let me know if I can help you with anything! __________________ I live for a rag top day

02-18-2012, 07:52 AM	#23
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	I knew that Pineedles......just didn't want her to have a 'flatlander" complex

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02-18-2012, 07:37 PM	#25
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Welcome Cate! Welcome to our great little town. For my wife and I it has been the perfect place. I hope it is for you. I hope we get to meet some day. From the incorrect side of town. JP

02-19-2012, 10:52 AM	#26
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Congratulations, Cate! Enjoy every sandwich! __________________ MarieM

02-21-2012, 09:39 PM	#27
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Moving Fun Back in NJ to pack and move after being in Wolfeboro for 4 months. First impressions...more frowns than smiles, kinda ugly scenery, long lines at stores. Good pizza!! Interviewed two NJ moving companies on Monday. Found them both to be rather abrupt, rough and condescending. Both promised an estimate Monday night and I received none. Actually had to call one back to get an estimate. Woke this morning feeling down about the whole thing. Then I called WC Huff in NH. Long story short...great communication, great planning, great deal. The NH guys got my business!! Being honest and friendly goes a long way in my book. Miss the beautiful lakes region. It really is special there.

02-22-2012, 01:24 PM	#30
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	OK. Kboater?????? Can you answer my question??

02-22-2012, 01:31 PM	#31
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Good Huff YOu can't go wrong with Huff. I had the same experience with moving back from Florida __________________ Home Permanently in NH

02-22-2012, 01:32 PM	#32
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	Well, Jonas, I don't think he is going to answer me do you?

02-22-2012, 01:55 PM	#33
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Correct side the side with the least amount of traffic on thr 4th. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

02-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#37
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Good Huff Just wanted to follow up on my moving adventures. WC Huff was excellent!! Two guys arrived on time at my NJ location and after driving all day from NH they spent the rest of the afternoon loading up the truck. Moving machines!! They were super careful with my family antiques and even with my less valuable furniture. Professional all the way. No surprise charges. Everything on the up and up. In all my years of moving about New England and then NJ, this was the BEST moving experience I have had. Now back in the "boro" waiting for house closings in NJ and NH. Last edited by CateP; 02-28-2012 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Added content

02-29-2012, 08:20 AM	#38
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Good to hear Cate. Welcome home.