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Old 04-26-2004, 04:25 PM   #1
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Memory Lane indeed.

I grew up buying stamps from Marion Horner Robie -- Post-Master (Post-Mistress?), grocer, and telephone-operator hub.

Our telephone number was "10" -- "ring twice". I suspect Ms. Robie knew much of what went on around Winnipesaukee. It didn't help that we had to yell into the telephone to be heard by the other party on our long distance calls!

I knew Cap'n Thomas and his marine supply/chain saw shop (the chain-saw part was appropriate, as he was missing a leg due to a slip while forest clear-cutting), and Bob Moulton of the only Marina in town -- and went to school with the Hansel and Gretel Shop's [Wright's] daughter.

The Village Dining Room was a regular stop -- and excellent in every regard. Reverend and Mrs. Cantwell too, while we're about it. Edward was our "circuit-riding preacher" -- whose circuit included Wolfeboro's First Christian Church, as well as Melvin's Church.

But the store I was thinking of was the Mirror Lake (I think)Post Office -- which had a dock about 150 feet from the Post Master. Memory Lane indeed.

Boy, are you old.


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I remember the place you are thinking about. I believe the store was owned by a man named Ernie Piper. He had the post office in his store and also had 2 gas pumps outside. It was right on the corner of 109 and Tuftonboro Neck Road in on the left hand side and he had a small dock behind the place off of Winter Harbor. I remember getting huge candy bars for 15 cents. I always waited all year for our 10 day vacation each August and still return there whenever I can. Are we thinking of the same place?? Ernie passed away way back in the early seventies and the place has been a private residence ever since.
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Old 04-27-2004, 02:17 PM   #2
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The Mug in Holderness (or maybe in C.H.) Great food, 2 pool tables
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Cruise the Mount (Hello??? ) -Weirs boardwalk
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Georges Diner in Meredith-- park at the town docks
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Parafunalia in Meredith-- NICEST people, great help-- if u need anything boating go there!
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Channel Marine-- BEST marina (and coolest looking, ALL red, lol our boat matches the buildings (the little red one with graphics)), period. The best people there too-- Kory (he left ) Dave, Faye, Matt just to name a few

(BTW, anyone here WORK at Channel?)


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Old 04-27-2004, 07:18 PM   #3
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Cool Count Down To Nh Vacation

Great ideas all! But the Blueberry Pancake mention made me think of the other great spot....wonder if its still there, not far from Wolfeboro...was it "Bailey's"???...great nostalgia along with the blueberry cakes!

Also, anyone know if the TRUE'S clothing shop in Meridith closed completely, or moved somewhere else??? Wife is devastated that it won't be there this year...best bargains for summer wear! TELL ME ITS NOT TOTALLY GONE???
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Old 04-30-2004, 07:40 PM   #4
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Thumbs up Bailey's in Wolfeboro

Bailey's was sold last spring and renamed Morrissey's Front Porch. A little different from Bailey's, but still good. The sister of a friend of mine who lives right here in Glen Rock, NJ, bought it with her husband who used to be a chef at the Wolfeboro Inn.

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Old 05-04-2004, 09:43 PM   #5
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Watch out for the ice cream at Sawyers!! My wife and I wanted a little snack in mid afternoon so we ordered a small cup of ice cream to share. WOW, it was big and it was good. I think we may become addicted. "Lobsta" roll is excellent too.
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Old 04-28-2004, 06:44 AM   #6
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I remember the place you are thinking about. I believe the store was owned by a man named Ernie Piper. He...passed away way back in the early seventies and the place has been a private residence ever since.
That's the place!

But I can't believe it's been so long ago. Going to "Ernie's General Store and Post Office" dock was during a quieter, more peaceful time on Winnipesaukee.

The one change I've made to the same boat I took to Ernie's was a stainless steel cable to hold the gas tank in...and keep it from flying out of the boat. Lake Winnipesaukee's traffic has changed.

I liked the days of "Ernie's".

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Default oh summer memories

I can't wait for the summer. I always hit the Naswa, of course by boat!!! One year my mom and I went around the lake to find the best lobster roll, Sewyers won!!!! So yummy and a good price!!!!!!
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Old 04-28-2004, 11:14 PM   #8
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Cool Waiting on August!

Will be making my ritual visit to the Lake in August.
A must visit is the Moultonboro Country Store, maybe a stop and hike up to Abenaki Tower. Make several boat rides to various points around the lake from Weirs to Greens Basin and places in between.
Speak of memories, enjoyed Melvin Village and the Hansel & Gretel Shop as a kid or going by boat to Pier 19 for cheese-steak subs when it was more like a shack compared to the size of the place now.
Safe boating and leave some fish!
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