Moving to the area

Lucky1 · 01-12-2012, 04:20 AM

I am not aware of flooding being a problem around the lake. Am I missing something? I do think it is important to see where the house is placed on the lot etc and what the slope is like if there is one. I have never had a bit of problem and am probably 50 feet from the shore. It is a flat area near the water so try not to worry about a lot of flooding. I know they sometimes lower the water level but am not sure why that is. I think it is too help those lower then where we are.

I know in winter the lake is quieter but it does not give you any feeling of being isolated. There are so many year rounders that it always seems like a cozy quiet hamlet when I am there off season. The people are very very friendly and have fairs and all kinds of functions. I have been to school fairs in winter and gotten a good meal for very reasonable money and purchased a couple of unique Christmas presents at the same time. People in places like banks and the post office remember you which is a nice touch. I see lights in houses all along my drive to my simple year round home that I visit in winter now and then when I am not down south. It does seem like a happy, peaceful place in winter though most of my time there is in season in the summer. You will love it! Just take your time as you are young yet and there is no fire. The prices are not going to sky rocket back to all time highs. "Act in haste, lament at leisure!" And don't forget that lovely saying, "Happy wife, happy life".

Redwing · 01-12-2012, 12:06 PM

Mike, You do not mention that you are retiring (unless I read quickly and missed that), only thinking about moving to the Lakes Region with your wife and teen. Good luck to you as you consider various options! Will you be seeking another job in NH, or perhaps you actually have retired!! Redwing

SIKSUKR · 01-12-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwing

Mike, You do not mention that you are retiring

Post #1:We work in NYC and soon were eligible to retire.

miketerrain · 01-12-2012, 12:35 PM

Sorry about sentence in my first post. Reading it back is not too clear. I was eligible to retire 4 years ago, but stayed on longer. My wife is a teacher and can retire early on a reduced pension. Our daughter is in her senior year of High school and will be graduating this June. Were putting our house up for sale in the next few months.

joey2665 · 01-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Mike I am sorry I did not see this before, but how long have you lived in Oceanside? I grew up there and lived there for over 30 years and graduated from OHS in 1983.

Hope to see you around in NH.

miketerrain · 01-12-2012, 02:10 PM

Thats funny Joe, I've lived here for 5 years. Grew up in the next town "village of the damned" , East Rockaway. So I've always lived near the water. I bet you miss the egg sandwiches from Farmer Joels!

joey2665 · 01-12-2012, 02:40 PM

Wow I used to hang out at Davisons Boat Yard, my friend Ken and his family owned it for years and my other friend Matt worked there up until last year.

Farmer Joels was good but I really loved Hank's across the street.

miketerrain · 01-12-2012, 12:23 PM

I may get a part time job dealing with the public or perhaps volunteer or something. If I stayed at home I'd drive the old lady crazy. Plus I'm not one to sit around, so I need some type of routine! I have an old muscle car that I should restore and that may keep me busy.
I see that you have been coming to the lake since 1952. I'm sure you have seen so much changes. I hope not too negative.

01-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#2
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Retiring? Mike, You do not mention that you are retiring (unless I read quickly and missed that), only thinking about moving to the Lakes Region with your wife and teen. Good luck to you as you consider various options! Will you be seeking another job in NH, or perhaps you actually have retired!! Redwing

01-12-2012, 12:35 PM	#4
miketerrain Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 15 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Sorry SIKSUKR Sorry about sentence in my first post. Reading it back is not too clear. I was eligible to retire 4 years ago, but stayed on longer. My wife is a teacher and can retire early on a reduced pension. Our daughter is in her senior year of High school and will be graduating this June. Were putting our house up for sale in the next few months.

01-12-2012, 01:10 PM	#5
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Oceanside Mike I am sorry I did not see this before, but how long have you lived in Oceanside? I grew up there and lived there for over 30 years and graduated from OHS in 1983. Hope to see you around in NH.

01-12-2012, 02:10 PM	#6
miketerrain Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 15 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Small world Thats funny Joe, I've lived here for 5 years. Grew up in the next town "village of the damned" , East Rockaway. So I've always lived near the water. I bet you miss the egg sandwiches from Farmer Joels!

01-12-2012, 12:23 PM	#8
miketerrain Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 15 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Redwing I may get a part time job dealing with the public or perhaps volunteer or something. If I stayed at home I'd drive the old lady crazy. Plus I'm not one to sit around, so I need some type of routine! I have an old muscle car that I should restore and that may keep me busy. I see that you have been coming to the lake since 1952. I'm sure you have seen so much changes. I hope not too negative.

01-12-2012, 04:20 AM	#1
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	I am not aware of flooding being a problem around the lake. Am I missing something? I do think it is important to see where the house is placed on the lot etc and what the slope is like if there is one. I have never had a bit of problem and am probably 50 feet from the shore. It is a flat area near the water so try not to worry about a lot of flooding. I know they sometimes lower the water level but am not sure why that is. I think it is too help those lower then where we are. I know in winter the lake is quieter but it does not give you any feeling of being isolated. There are so many year rounders that it always seems like a cozy quiet hamlet when I am there off season. The people are very very friendly and have fairs and all kinds of functions. I have been to school fairs in winter and gotten a good meal for very reasonable money and purchased a couple of unique Christmas presents at the same time. People in places like banks and the post office remember you which is a nice touch. I see lights in houses all along my drive to my simple year round home that I visit in winter now and then when I am not down south. It does seem like a happy, peaceful place in winter though most of my time there is in season in the summer. You will love it! Just take your time as you are young yet and there is no fire. The prices are not going to sky rocket back to all time highs. "Act in haste, lament at leisure!" And don't forget that lovely saying, "Happy wife, happy life".

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joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Wow I used to hang out at Davisons Boat Yard, my friend Ken and his family owned it for years and my other friend Matt worked there up until last year. Farmer Joels was good but I really loved Hank's across the street.

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