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Kona Bay Girl · 05-15-2004, 12:04 AM

As of 11:36 AM, I am now a resident of the lakes region. However, through my 16 years of experiences up north, I still have a few questions that would help clear things up once I am mobilized.

1. Does anyone know of a decent bowling alley (candlepin or regular) that happens to not be Funspot's? I wouldn't mind going there, but the prices are fairly ridiculous at tourist traps like Funspot.

2. Does anyone know of a music store of any kind? I would like to know if there is a store that sells CDs, Cassettes, Vinyl, etc. I am also interested in finding a guitar shop that could sell parts like strings and whatnot (for bass).

If anyone could answer these questions, I would be happy for quite a long time.

Paugus Bay Resident · 05-15-2004, 03:29 AM

For a music store, try Greenlaw's in downtown Laconia.

Pepper · 05-15-2004, 08:20 AM

For bowling try Styx Entertainment right in Meredith - north of the lights just past the Ford Dealer. Also I second the vote for Greenlaws - you'll love the place. And where ever you find yourself - WELCOME to the neighborhood!

Kona Bay Girl · 05-15-2004, 01:40 PM

Much appreciation towards the reccomendations. I've only been in the main region of Laconia a few times. We've mainly stayed towards the Weirs, but now that I have a summer up there on my hands, it's time for some exploring!

fbyaright · 05-15-2004, 04:35 PM

I would recommend the Vintage Fret Shop in Ashland. They have a large variety of all fretted instruments. I thought the service was also good. Here is their web site. http://www.vintagefret.com/index.html. Do you play? What kind of guitar do you have?

Old Chris Craft · 05-16-2004, 01:15 PM

The Funspot bowling prices are the going rate now for places with computer score and kid bumpers. We have some relatives in Mass. who are paying $4.00 per string for bowling! Many years ago we had two candlepin bowling alleys in Weirs Beach. They are both gone now with the first one going in the early 70's and the last in the mid 1990's.

Just Sold · 05-16-2004, 10:55 PM

How many remember the Inn in Alton Bay that burned in the 60's? The lot is still vacant to this day. They had a small movie theater in the Inn too.

Well, they had a single lane that had to have a pin boy in the building to the left of the Inn. It is now a cottage. Can't remember when it closed but I would guess about 60 - 61.

I am not that far over the hill but far enough to remember that stuff.

mcdude · 05-17-2004, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

How many remember the Inn in Alton Bay that burned in the 60's? The lot is still vacant to this day. They had a small movie theater in the Inn too.

Well, they had a single lane that had to have a pin boy in the building to the left of the Inn. It is now a cottage. Can't remember when it closed but I would guess about 60 - 61.

I am not that far over the hill but far enough to remember that stuff.

ah.....you speak of the OakBirch Inn

Just Sold · 05-19-2004, 01:07 PM

mcdude: "ah.....you speak of the OakBirch Inn"

Thanks for remembering the name as I could not. I went to theater once and along with the mice

running by but it was an interesting place. It had lost its luster but still gave you an idea of the memory of days gone by.

It is amazing that nothing has been built there since the fire.

Kona Bay Girl · 05-16-2004, 10:56 PM

I play bass, a Fender Jazz and an Upright-- as well as flute and piccolo. I'm a pretty musical person. My favorite store down here is Mr. C's. The repairman is extremely nice whenever I come in for a setup.

As for bowling, I sometimes go to a candlepin alley that charges 2 dollars a game. Are there any alleys open for late night bolwing? There are a few in Mass that are open to midnight or 1. That would be a fun experience.

Thanks again!

05-15-2004, 12:04 AM	#1
Kona Bay Girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middlesex County, MA Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Huzzah! As of 11:36 AM, I am now a resident of the lakes region. However, through my 16 years of experiences up north, I still have a few questions that would help clear things up once I am mobilized. 1. Does anyone know of a decent bowling alley (candlepin or regular) that happens to not be Funspot's? I wouldn't mind going there, but the prices are fairly ridiculous at tourist traps like Funspot. 2. Does anyone know of a music store of any kind? I would like to know if there is a store that sells CDs, Cassettes, Vinyl, etc. I am also interested in finding a guitar shop that could sell parts like strings and whatnot (for bass). If anyone could answer these questions, I would be happy for quite a long time. __________________ Yo soy un casco.

05-15-2004, 01:40 PM	#4
Kona Bay Girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middlesex County, MA Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you! Much appreciation towards the reccomendations. I've only been in the main region of Laconia a few times. We've mainly stayed towards the Weirs, but now that I have a summer up there on my hands, it's time for some exploring! __________________ Yo soy un casco.

05-15-2004, 04:35 PM	#5
fbyaright Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Music Store I would recommend the Vintage Fret Shop in Ashland. They have a large variety of all fretted instruments. I thought the service was also good. Here is their web site. http://www.vintagefret.com/index.html. Do you play? What kind of guitar do you have?

05-16-2004, 10:55 PM	#7
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	How About Pin Boys! How many remember the Inn in Alton Bay that burned in the 60's? The lot is still vacant to this day. They had a small movie theater in the Inn too. Well, they had a single lane that had to have a pin boy in the building to the left of the Inn. It is now a cottage. Can't remember when it closed but I would guess about 60 - 61. I am not that far over the hill but far enough to remember that stuff.

05-19-2004, 01:07 PM	#9
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	OAKBIRCH Inn mcdude: "ah.....you speak of the OakBirch Inn" Thanks for remembering the name as I could not. I went to theater once and along with the mice running by but it was an interesting place. It had lost its luster but still gave you an idea of the memory of days gone by. It is amazing that nothing has been built there since the fire.

05-15-2004, 03:29 AM	#2
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	For a music store, try Greenlaw's in downtown Laconia.

05-15-2004, 08:20 AM	#3
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	For bowling try Styx Entertainment right in Meredith - north of the lights just past the Ford Dealer. Also I second the vote for Greenlaws - you'll love the place. And where ever you find yourself - WELCOME to the neighborhood!

05-16-2004, 01:15 PM	#6
Old Chris Craft Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Funspot bowling prices are the going rate now for places with computer score and kid bumpers. We have some relatives in Mass. who are paying $4.00 per string for bowling! Many years ago we had two candlepin bowling alleys in Weirs Beach. They are both gone now with the first one going in the early 70's and the last in the mid 1990's.

05-16-2004, 10:56 PM	#10
Kona Bay Girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middlesex County, MA Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I play bass, a Fender Jazz and an Upright-- as well as flute and piccolo. I'm a pretty musical person. My favorite store down here is Mr. C's. The repairman is extremely nice whenever I come in for a setup. As for bowling, I sometimes go to a candlepin alley that charges 2 dollars a game. Are there any alleys open for late night bolwing? There are a few in Mass that are open to midnight or 1. That would be a fun experience. Thanks again! __________________ Yo soy un casco.