We're Coming up This Weekend!!

steadyon · 03-10-2011, 03:47 PM

Cate
good luck house hunting!
Canoe in Center Harbor is also great for dinner and also the Lemon Grass on the center harbor, moultonboro line for awsome dinner
I have a couple of friends who spend much time at the science center volunteering.
have a great weekend!

Natt · 03-10-2011, 05:31 PM

A commute year round to Wolfeboro is probably, from Meredith, 45 minutes on a good day. The roads between Moultonboro and Wolfeboro can get some really bad frost heaves from this time of year until the frost is out. Not to even mention route 25 B out of Center Harbor...ouch! Natt's wife

hazelnut · 03-10-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by steadyon

Cate
good luck house hunting!
Canoe in Center Harbor is also great for dinner and also the Lemon Grass on the center harbor, moultonboro line for awsome dinner
I have a couple of friends who spend much time at the science center volunteering.
have a great weekend!

Good call on the Lemon Grass! Cate take this advice if you are ever missing the NYC/NJ flavor. I would go out on a limb and say Lemon Grass is the closest metropolitan style restaurant in the area.

I'm guessing you are looking for that New England charm style restaurant for your weekend though. You have the Woodshed on your list so you'll get your fill on that night. Don't overlook Tavern 27, it has been discussed quite a bit in a thread. Another great choice would be Canoe in Center Harbor.

Resident 2B · 03-10-2011, 08:34 PM

Cate,

You manage to get great advice from everyone.

I would add Lyon's Den in Gilford (Glendale) at the docks near the Marine Patrol HQs to your list of places to eat. Outstanding food, great views and yankee charm. This time of the year, the better views are at lunch, but it is getting better fast!

By now I am sure you realize you cannot do everything in one weekend. This is a great problem to have!

Good luck!

R2B

Lucky1 · 03-11-2011, 12:08 AM

In my humble opinion. It seems to vary but last year theirs was the best and we recently had them and they were out of this world. If you are in Meredith they are just about 7 minutes up rte 25 on the left in Center Harbor.

Good luck in your search. Let us know what you find. Will you have your computer with you?

Lakepilot · 03-11-2011, 07:33 PM

Cate,

I'm glad you're taking a serious look at Wolfeboro. Spend a weekend there and I know you'll love it. When we go over to the Weirs we also go through Alton. It's a beautiful ride over there around the south end of the lake. It would make a great commute. The commute from Wolfeboro to Waltham is no worse than any other place around the lake. It can be one bear of a commute after a winter storm, but other times not too bad.

CateP · 03-11-2011, 09:15 PM

We arrived late this afternoon after getting stuck in major traffic around the Tappan Zee bridge. (NY/NJ) Flooding. Lots of closed roads. Set us back about an hour and half.

We have a beautiful room at the Opechee and the inn is lovely. We couldn't help but take little nap in the cloud bed. We just finished dinner and had incredible caesar salads and soft warm bread. That should have been enough, but NO, I had the lobster mac and cheese. What can I say...I've never had it before, but it was one of THE MOST delicious meals I have ever had. I ordered the "smallest" portion and it could have easily fed six people (no joke). My partner (Tracy) had the sirloin tips and garlic mashed. Incredible. Both of us had the remainder of our meals put in containers and they are now in the fridge in our room.

The "O" rocks big time. Great place to have a HUGE meal that you can enjoy days later. Worth every penny and the staff was excellent.

There is a wispy mist over Winnisquam tonight. Hoping the sky clears so we can see the mountains tomorrow. We are SO happy to be here.

Tomorrow begins our whirlwind house viewings. 9 a.m.

Jonas Pilot · 03-11-2011, 10:03 PM

... that you're not excited about moving to New Hampshire!

Nagigator · 03-11-2011, 11:02 PM

I hope some day to live in the lakes region, until then, I will root for the lucky ones who get there...........Cate, hope you find what you and your partner are looking for.

eillac@dow · 03-11-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nagigator

I hope some day to live in the lakes region, until then, I will root for the lucky ones who get there...........Cate, hope you find what you and your partner are looking for.

As do I...I wish you the best.

NHgirl · 03-12-2011, 12:09 AM

Same here! Moving from N.J. to N.H. CANNOT WAIT

Lucky1 · 03-12-2011, 12:26 AM

Hope you both have a wonderful weekend adventure. I know you have lived in NH before. Has Tracy also been in NH at an earlier stage of her life or is this a new adventure???

Steve Di. · 03-12-2011, 10:09 AM

I am in the same situation. I have one more year until my youngest graduates from high school; when he does, we plan to sell our house in Mass. and move to the Lakes region.

There are many great houses for sale around the Lake and it is killing me to not be able to move into one of them....ONE MORE YEAR!

Pepper · 03-12-2011, 12:28 PM

Cate, I'm so glad you and Tracy are enjoying the Inn. When you first posted requesting recommendations for a place to stay, I just knew you'd love it there. There's not another place like it anywhere around! Enjoy your weekend, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you find your dream home while you're here.

Airedale1 · 03-12-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CateP

I had the lobster mac and cheese. What can I say...I've never had it before, but it was one of THE MOST delicious meals I have ever had. I ordered the "smallest" portion and it could have easily fed six people (no joke). My partner (Tracy) had the sirloin tips and garlic mashed. Incredible. Both of us had the remainder of our meals put in containers and they are now in the fridge in our room.

So glad to hear you enjoyed your meal there, I always order the Mac & Lobster when I go there and I've never been able to finish more than half of it. It is a great dish. Also, just so you know you can order it as a side dish and get a nice little (key word) bowl of it.

Be sure to check out the Home Show there this weekend as well.

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Originally Posted by CateP

There is a wispy mist over Winnisquam tonight. Hoping the sky clears so we can see the mountains tomorrow. We are SO happy to be here. Tomorrow begins our whirlwind house viewings. 9 a.m.

Good luck with the house hunting. In case the view from there does not clear here is a sunset image I took from the parking lot of the Inn this fall.

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

Cate, The commute from Wolfeboro to the Weirs is not at all good. I believe there are many great places to live on the Weirs side of the lake. Gilford and Meredith offer some great places to live and there are some very nice places close to the Weirs in Laconia as well.
Happy house hunting! R2B

Excellent advice!

RLW · 03-12-2011, 03:38 PM

I'm willing to bet that at the end of this wonderful day both weather wise and home hunting you both will defiantly enjoy a quiet sit down meal and a heck of a lot of talking about what you liked and disliked in your daily travel. and you have another 2 great days to go.

03-10-2011, 05:31 PM	#2
Natt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 120 Thanks: 125 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts	frost heaves A commute year round to Wolfeboro is probably, from Meredith, 45 minutes on a good day. The roads between Moultonboro and Wolfeboro can get some really bad frost heaves from this time of year until the frost is out. Not to even mention route 25 B out of Center Harbor...ouch! Natt's wife

03-11-2011, 12:08 AM	#5
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Sam and Rosie's are the best lobster rolls this year so far. In my humble opinion. It seems to vary but last year theirs was the best and we recently had them and they were out of this world. If you are in Meredith they are just about 7 minutes up rte 25 on the left in Center Harbor. Good luck in your search. Let us know what you find. Will you have your computer with you?

03-11-2011, 09:15 PM	#7
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	We're HERE!!! We arrived late this afternoon after getting stuck in major traffic around the Tappan Zee bridge. (NY/NJ) Flooding. Lots of closed roads. Set us back about an hour and half. We have a beautiful room at the Opechee and the inn is lovely. We couldn't help but take little nap in the cloud bed. We just finished dinner and had incredible caesar salads and soft warm bread. That should have been enough, but NO, I had the lobster mac and cheese. What can I say...I've never had it before, but it was one of THE MOST delicious meals I have ever had. I ordered the "smallest" portion and it could have easily fed six people (no joke). My partner (Tracy) had the sirloin tips and garlic mashed. Incredible. Both of us had the remainder of our meals put in containers and they are now in the fridge in our room. The "O" rocks big time. Great place to have a HUGE meal that you can enjoy days later. Worth every penny and the staff was excellent. There is a wispy mist over Winnisquam tonight. Hoping the sky clears so we can see the mountains tomorrow. We are SO happy to be here. Tomorrow begins our whirlwind house viewings. 9 a.m.

03-11-2011, 10:03 PM	#8
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	It's too bad... ... that you're not excited about moving to New Hampshire! Last edited by Jonas Pilot; 03-12-2011 at 07:49 AM.

03-11-2011, 11:02 PM	#9
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 269 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	makes me happy........... I hope some day to live in the lakes region, until then, I will root for the lucky ones who get there...........Cate, hope you find what you and your partner are looking for.

03-10-2011, 03:47 PM	#1
steadyon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Cate good luck house hunting! Canoe in Center Harbor is also great for dinner and also the Lemon Grass on the center harbor, moultonboro line for awsome dinner I have a couple of friends who spend much time at the science center volunteering. have a great weekend!

03-10-2011, 08:34 PM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Cate, You manage to get great advice from everyone. I would add Lyon's Den in Gilford (Glendale) at the docks near the Marine Patrol HQs to your list of places to eat. Outstanding food, great views and yankee charm. This time of the year, the better views are at lunch, but it is getting better fast! By now I am sure you realize you cannot do everything in one weekend. This is a great problem to have! Good luck! R2B

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03-11-2011, 07:33 PM	#6
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	Cate, I'm glad you're taking a serious look at Wolfeboro. Spend a weekend there and I know you'll love it. When we go over to the Weirs we also go through Alton. It's a beautiful ride over there around the south end of the lake. It would make a great commute. The commute from Wolfeboro to Waltham is no worse than any other place around the lake. It can be one bear of a commute after a winter storm, but other times not too bad.

03-12-2011, 12:09 AM	#11
NHgirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Same here Same here! Moving from N.J. to N.H. CANNOT WAIT

03-12-2011, 12:26 AM	#12
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	And welcome to NH to Tracy too! Hope you both have a wonderful weekend adventure. I know you have lived in NH before. Has Tracy also been in NH at an earlier stage of her life or is this a new adventure???

03-12-2011, 10:09 AM	#13
Steve Di. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	One Year To Go! I am in the same situation. I have one more year until my youngest graduates from high school; when he does, we plan to sell our house in Mass. and move to the Lakes region. There are many great houses for sale around the Lake and it is killing me to not be able to move into one of them....ONE MORE YEAR!

03-12-2011, 12:28 PM	#14
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Cate, I'm so glad you and Tracy are enjoying the Inn. When you first posted requesting recommendations for a place to stay, I just knew you'd love it there. There's not another place like it anywhere around! Enjoy your weekend, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you find your dream home while you're here. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

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03-12-2011, 03:38 PM	#16
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Your visit this weekend I'm willing to bet that at the end of this wonderful day both weather wise and home hunting you both will defiantly enjoy a quiet sit down meal and a heck of a lot of talking about what you liked and disliked in your daily travel. and you have another 2 great days to go. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.