What is your favorite lake memory?

[BroadHopper]

Back in the late 60's, early 70's, I use to attend the waterski marathons put on by 'Winnipesakee Water Ski Racing Association'. They use to take off from the Weirs and loop around Rattlesnake Island and back. I believe they were 65 milers. Toward the end, there were some pretty fast drag boats! I think there were no noise restrictions then. They were loud!!!! There were a lot of boats and spectators.

The 'Winnisquam Ski and Boat Club' use to have marathons on Lake Winnisquam. Both clubs will invite each other to participate.

[Lady Di]

One of my favorite memories of the lake is when I was in high school in Ma. and would come to Wolfeboro for weekends with my boyfriend. It was obviously winter. He and I and a bunch of his friends would have coffee at the Bubble and then drive out onto the bay, speeding and sliding all around. The only time I got nervous was when we heard a sharp crack.......you know, like C*R*A*C*K and we figured we'd better get the heck off the ice before it was too late.

Another favorite is a picture in my mind of my ex sitting with his arms around our two kids, with their feet in the water, sitting eating ice cream cones at Dockside.
Back further, was one night watching a full moon over Carrie Beach, but I won't elaborate on that one.

[Gilly 20]

It is wonderful and interesting to see all the memories that everyone on the forum has of the most beautiful lake in the world. I remember my first trip to the lake with my parents. We stayed at Steiner's "Latch-Key-Lodge in Merideth. We enjoyed many a fireside chat in front of the cabins ( they are condos now)-- and often were invited to the Steiner's own lodge with a boathouse right over the water. My fondest memory was my first ride on the lake in Mr. Steiner's speedboat ( a Chris Craft barrelback) across Meredith bay to the Weirs. Many years have passed since then ( late 50"s ) and I enjoy the lake still-- introducing my grandchildren to " heaven"-- right here on earth. We , too, still have tears in our eyes-- every time we have to leave this magical place!

Originally Posted by Lady Di

One of my favorite memories of the lake is when I was in high school in Ma. and would come to Wolfeboro for weekends with my boyfriend. It was obviously winter. He and I and a bunch of his friends would have coffee at the Bubble and then drive out onto the bay, speeding and sliding all around. The only time I got nervous was when we heard a sharp crack.......you know, like C*R*A*C*K and we figured we'd better get the heck off the ice before it was too late.

Another favorite is a picture in my mind of my ex sitting with his arms around our two kids, with their feet in the water, sitting eating ice cream cones at Dockside.
Back further, was one night watching a full moon over Carrie Beach, but I won't elaborate on that one.

[glennsteely]

Please keep them coming, I get to live a little of everyones life and memories, and I love it!!!!

[lakegirl]

I have been reading this thread for so long and kept trying to decided what my favorite lake memory would be.....there are so many!!!!

My grandparents had a place up at lake Winnipesaukee when I was just a baby. My first memories as a child are of the lake (playing on the beach with my mom, dad, brother and of course nana and papa!!! My papa would hold my hand and walk me to the candy store and tell me over and over....never go near the water alone. I still remember the feeling of the sand all over me after a hard day of playing on the beach (and my brother wipping it at me!!!).

Now my favorite lake memories are watching my little daughter enjoy the lake as much as I did when I was here age. When we tell her we are going to the lake she gets so exicited!!! She runs right to the car and hops in her car seat. It brings tears to my eyes every time.


I cant imagine life without the lake!!!!

[BroadHopper]

One September night. We were skinny dipping off the back of the boat off Sleepers Island. It was a full moon and the stars were out. The lake was like glass. Well I'm sure you know the rest..............

[tricia1218]

Visting my parents at the lake one 4th of July, no one was up for a walk to the Weirs for the fireworks except my parents neighbors son, who was also visiting his parents for the 4th. 5 years later we have our own place at the lake.

[glennsteely]

Great stuff, keep it coming.............

[PaBob]

Oh, with Christmas bearing down on us , my fondest memory of lovely Lake Winni is ANYTHING!

Growing up in the 50's, I spent my summers at a lake too, (here in PA)....but MY lake would fit into Alton Bay 3 or 4 times! How we envy you folks who have been summering there for years, or even better, LIVING THERE!

My husband and I began visiting the Lakes Region in '98. ---our first vacation together ! I had been there once, many years before, and remembered the cute little cabins north of Wolfeboro. I knew my Bob would love it for the awesome fishing and beauty of the lake itself. He was so impressed that we have been returning once or twice a year since. The cabins were fun, but now we rent a lake house and fish, fish, fish. Our Brittany gets so excited when we say "want to go in the car to New Hampshire?"

Can't wait for summer!

[parrothead]

I have been going up to "The Lake" since before I was born. My grandparents had a cottage in Meredith, and now my parents have a house there. I can remember going to my grandparents house with all my aunts and uncles and cousins being up there for the weekends. At that time there would usually be around 15-20 of us up there at a time. The kids would make sand castles on the beach, and swim, while the adults would be supervising from chairs. We would go to the Wiers by boat every Sunday for doughnuts and arcade games. The family unfortunately had to sell the house , but then my parents bought another house there a few a few years later. Which started a whole new set of memories. Chasing wakes in my aluminum boat with a 25 hp Johnson, breakfast every Sunday morning at Chase's. Helping my Dad open the house in May just the two of us. We would putter around the house and then head out in the boat for the first cruises of the year. Floating on the Lake reading books and napping. Water skiing early in the morning. The first real date my wife went on was a day at the Lake. A dinner with my wife sitting on the end of the dock by candle light. As soon as I get off the highway and head toward Meredith my whole attitude changes. I can feel the relaxation grow inside me. I'm home!!

[glennsteely]

Great reply, parrothead, I myself am a Meredith summerteer also. We were in Sachem's cove on Spindle point. My grandparents had the house built before my Father was born, so I was a 6 month old swimmer (born in Jan.) Gotta love that lake! Whereabouts in Meredith did you spend your youth?

[parrothead]

My grandparents house and then my parent's house were both in Sachem's Cove as well

[glennsteely]

God you have me curious.......Do we know each other? If not I am sure our grandparents did.....maybe even our parents. Our cottage is no longer there, it was yellow and between the two a frames, one on a big rock (The Brooks) and one with a beautiful lawn (The Saltmarshes) I am sure you know what I am talking about. Lets see, I will name the houses around the cove to the best of my ability, of course a lot of the names have changed......on my side of the cove.......Kimballs, Bellisimos, Saltmarsh, Saltmarsh, My house (Steely), Brooks, Johnson, Johnson, Johnson, Bach, I dont really know the people in the end of the cove....going up the other side.....Stockwood, Paladay, there is a couple of blanks here......Guild, Watts, Watts.......You have really got me wondering, can you tell me who you are? You can e-mail me at glennsteely@yahoo.com or during business hours at gsteely@jeberkowitz .com The suspense is killing me.......Hope to hear from you soon.....Glenn

[REB]

and just talkeLake from N.J. in the early 50s, 1952 to be exact was not the easiest of trips. We rented on Bear Island. My fond memory was arriving at Shep Browns and being greeted by Shep and his wife Adelaid. Also Gordon who lived with them. Before we left fo the island we would sit on the front porch and just talk.
Now I have a daughter,grandaughter, and great-grandaughter who still return every summer.I am now 84, but still miss the Lake terribly!

[glennsteely]

I know it is a hard one, but being 84 years old it will never get any easier.....you know you want to, and the healing waters of Winnipesaukee, the clean air will do you good. After we sold our place, my Grandfather always went up at some point of the year, until he passed at 95 years old......please make another run, you will be glad that you did........GS If I can assist you in anyway, let me know.