I'm so excited!!

Misha888 · 06-12-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

Waiting is so hard.... 15 days till we leave!

I've driven from No. CA to NH then NH to No. CA great drive. Enjoy the lake. We know you will.

Oregonrain · 06-16-2014, 11:23 PM

8 days till we start on our journey east! Can't wait. Hope my knee gets un-numb by then.

Oregonrain · 06-20-2014, 01:18 PM

We're planning our trip and Marvin is coming with us! 4 days until we leave!!

WakeboardMom · 06-20-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're planning our trip and Marvin is coming with us! 4 days until we leave!!

Where are you staying when you're at the lake?

Oregonrain · 06-20-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WakeboardMom

Where are you staying when you're at the lake?

We're staying at Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages for the 3-5 of July. Then we'll be staying with my sister-in-law in Auburn for the rest of our stay. We've got a list of places to look at around the Lakes while we're there. I'm excited!

WakeboardMom · 06-23-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're staying at Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages for the 3-5 of July. Then we'll be staying with my sister-in-law in Auburn for the rest of our stay. We've got a list of places to look at around the Lakes while we're there. I'm excited!

Proctor's will be fun! Enjoy your stay!

Cindido · 06-23-2014, 01:25 PM

Wishing you a safe trip East! Enjoy your stay and let us know all about it!

Oregonrain · 06-23-2014, 04:23 PM

K-9 units safely ensconced at K-9 hotel. We leave tomorrow!!

Weekend Pundit · 06-23-2014, 08:20 PM

Have a safe journey! Who knows, maybe we'll even cross paths while you're here. You never can tell!

Oregonrain · 06-23-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Weekend Pundit

Have a safe journey! Who knows, maybe we'll even cross paths while you're here. You never can tell!

That would be great!

tis · 06-24-2014, 07:36 AM

Have a fun, safe, trip!!

Rich · 06-24-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're staying at Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages for the 3-5 of July. Then we'll be staying with my sister-in-law in Auburn for the rest of our stay. We've got a list of places to look at around the Lakes while we're there. I'm excited!

If we knew who to look for, I'd honk as I go through the channel if we head into Paugus bay during these dates.

Enjoy!

Oregonrain · 06-26-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich

If we knew who to look for, I'd honk as I go through the channel if we head into Paugus bay during these dates.

Enjoy!

Look for the lady with either crutches or a cane and a bright red Pentax camera!

Oregonrain · 06-26-2014, 09:35 AM

We're in Rock Springs, Wyoming today headed towards Kearney, Nebraska. I hope we get a better motel tonight. I hate hard as a rock beds!

So far the weather's been great! We'll cross the Continental Divide today.

Moccasin · 06-26-2014, 01:42 PM

Oregonrain - glad you are on your way to beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. We are all rooting for you.

Not all of us are at the Lake, but mentally we all are.... I currently live & work in Chicago, far from NH! But will get back as soon as I can. Grew up going to NH every weekend - any time you get there will be wonderful and full of good memories.

BTW - re: Fireflies. In Chicago suburbs, I have had fireflies every night for the last week. They usually show up here around July 4th fireworks - they are early this year. Not sure when they arrive at Winnipesaukee, maybe a couple weeks later?

Good luck, look for moose very early 6:00 AM-ish, and fireflies mid-dusk - maybe 8:45-9:30 PM.... ENJOY

SIKSUKR · 06-26-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Moccasin

BTW - re: Fireflies. In Chicago suburbs, I have had fireflies every night for the last week. They usually show up here around July 4th fireworks - they are early this year. Not sure when they arrive at Winnipesaukee, maybe a couple weeks later?

I've had many at my house in Bedford for the last week or so.

Oregonrain · 06-26-2014, 10:45 PM

We're in Kearney, NE tonight. We should be in Davenport, IA by tomorrow night. I know this isn't lake related, but I thought this crane was awesome. I got the picture while driving past at 75 mph. I wasn't able to get the entire crane... It was in Wyoming just past the first Continental Divide.

WakeboardMom · 06-27-2014, 09:26 AM

Thank you for taking us along with you on your adventure!

Oregonrain · 06-28-2014, 10:02 AM

We spent the night in Galesburg, IA and are heading to Pittsburgh, PA today. Can't wait to get to Boston. We're spending a couple days there to see where my husband grew up. It will be good to have some time not to drive for 10 hours a day!

Hats off to all the truckers out there, it's not an easy job to drive all day!!

gtxrider · 06-28-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're in Kearney, NE tonight. We should be in Davenport, IA by tomorrow night. I know this isn't lake related, but I thought this crane was awesome. I got the picture while driving past at 75 mph. I wasn't able to get the entire crane... It was in Wyoming just past the first Continental Divide.

I spent a year in Davenport, IA one week.

The lake is much nicer!

HellRaZoR004 · 06-28-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

I spent a year in Davenport, IA one week.

The lake is much nicer!

Spent a week, or a year?

Newbiesaukee · 06-28-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Spent a week, or a year?

It is actually a joke, but I thought it was Philadelphia. Humor is tough on the Internet. Davenport is a small town.

Let's not digress from this really nice thread.

HellRaZoR004 · 06-28-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

It is actually a joke, but I thought it was Philadelphia. Humor is tough on the Internet. Davenport is a small town.

Let's not digress from this really nice thread.

Gotcha!

Keep the adventure pictures coming!

Slickcraft · 06-28-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

I spent a year in Davenport, IA one week.

The lake is much nicer!

Well I got it.

WakeboardMom · 06-29-2014, 08:48 PM

Woohoo...shippin' up to Boston! What neighborhood is your husband from?

Oregonrain · 06-30-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WakeboardMom

Woohoo...shippin' up to Boston! What neighborhood is your husband from?

He's from Lynn. We're in Lynn now and have seen the places he's lived and hung out. Wow, traffic here is WAY different than in Oregon. We got stuck on the George Washington Bridge for 3 hours. While we were waiting in traffic, an ice cream truck was handing out free ice cream cups. That was cool. Driving in New York City after dark wasn't very cool at all. Once we got into Connecticut I had to pull over and have a mini break down...

I've never driven in such traffic before. I'm so glad to be out of it and we'll definitely take a different route home!! A couple more days and we'll be at the Lake! I can't wait!!

Oregonrain · 06-30-2014, 09:13 PM

By the way... We DIDN'T bring the rain with us! We left Oregon with blue skies and sunshine!! The storms started in Indiana and (according to the weather channel) will be in New Hampshire by this coming Friday. However, we didn't bring it with us!! lol

ghfromaltonbay · 07-01-2014, 09:05 PM

Oregonrain, When you head home you should take the Tappan Zee Bridge and not the GW. You took the worst route possible to get to New England going thru New York City. Search on this forum for the threads discussing the best possible routes in and out of New England. I live 12 miles from the GW Bridge and I avoid it at all costs!

Here are the directions from Northern New Jersey to the lake that I previously posted for someone heading to NH from PA. You can just reverse them to head back. If you plan to get Route 80 to head back west, you can get directly from the Garden State Parkway to Route 80 West at Parkway Exit 59:

This is the route I take: The Garden State Parkway to NY Thruway. Tappan Zee to 287 East. Take Exit 9N and get on the Merritt Parkway. Take the Merritt (15) to 91N in Meriden, CT. This brings you to 84E in East Hartford. 84 to Mass Pike to Exit 11a for 495 North. I take 3 North in Chelmsford to the Everett Turnpike. The Everett merges with 93 in Hooksett. Take 93 to Exit 20 in Tilton. Take 3 North into Laconia and follow 3 to Paugus Bay.

salty dog · 06-21-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're planning our trip and Marvin is coming with us! 4 days until we leave!!

Don't forget the Illudium Pu-36 explosive space modulator for those pesky traffic jams! What could be more fun? A cross country drive ending up at Winni! Have a great trip.

LadyJane · 06-21-2014, 03:10 PM

Have a safe trip and have a great time when you're there. I hope you have good weather and have fun exploring the area. I have four more weeks til I'm there and have already started packing.

06-20-2014, 01:18 PM	#3
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	We're planning our trip and Marvin is coming with us! 4 days until we leave!! Attached Images

06-23-2014, 04:23 PM	#8
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	K-9 units safely ensconced at K-9 hotel. We leave tomorrow!! Attached Images

06-26-2014, 01:42 PM	#15
Moccasin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NY MA IL & Braun Bay Posts: 37 Thanks: 44 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Safe Travels! Oregonrain - glad you are on your way to beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. We are all rooting for you. Not all of us are at the Lake, but mentally we all are.... I currently live & work in Chicago, far from NH! But will get back as soon as I can. Grew up going to NH every weekend - any time you get there will be wonderful and full of good memories. BTW - re: Fireflies. In Chicago suburbs, I have had fireflies every night for the last week. They usually show up here around July 4th fireworks - they are early this year. Not sure when they arrive at Winnipesaukee, maybe a couple weeks later? Good luck, look for moose very early 6:00 AM-ish, and fireflies mid-dusk - maybe 8:45-9:30 PM.... ENJOY

06-26-2014, 10:45 PM	#17
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	We're in Kearney, NE tonight. We should be in Davenport, IA by tomorrow night. I know this isn't lake related, but I thought this crane was awesome. I got the picture while driving past at 75 mph. I wasn't able to get the entire crane... It was in Wyoming just past the first Continental Divide. Attached Images

06-27-2014, 09:26 AM	#18
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Thank you for taking us along with you on your adventure! __________________ MarieM

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06-16-2014, 11:23 PM	#2
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	8 days till we start on our journey east! Can't wait. Hope my knee gets un-numb by then.

06-23-2014, 01:25 PM	#7
Cindido Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 157 Thanks: 222 Thanked 57 Times in 32 Posts	Wishing you a safe trip East! Enjoy your stay and let us know all about it!

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06-24-2014, 07:36 AM	#11
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06-26-2014, 09:35 AM	#14
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	We're in Rock Springs, Wyoming today headed towards Kearney, Nebraska. I hope we get a better motel tonight. I hate hard as a rock beds! So far the weather's been great! We'll cross the Continental Divide today.

06-28-2014, 10:02 AM	#19
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	We spent the night in Galesburg, IA and are heading to Pittsburgh, PA today. Can't wait to get to Boston. We're spending a couple days there to see where my husband grew up. It will be good to have some time not to drive for 10 hours a day! Hats off to all the truckers out there, it's not an easy job to drive all day!!

06-29-2014, 08:48 PM	#25
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Woohoo...shippin' up to Boston! What neighborhood is your husband from? __________________ MarieM

06-30-2014, 09:13 PM	#27
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	By the way... We DIDN'T bring the rain with us! We left Oregon with blue skies and sunshine!! The storms started in Indiana and (according to the weather channel) will be in New Hampshire by this coming Friday. However, we didn't bring it with us!! lol

07-01-2014, 09:05 PM	#28
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 829 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	George Washington Bridge is a nightmare Oregonrain, When you head home you should take the Tappan Zee Bridge and not the GW. You took the worst route possible to get to New England going thru New York City. Search on this forum for the threads discussing the best possible routes in and out of New England. I live 12 miles from the GW Bridge and I avoid it at all costs! Here are the directions from Northern New Jersey to the lake that I previously posted for someone heading to NH from PA. You can just reverse them to head back. If you plan to get Route 80 to head back west, you can get directly from the Garden State Parkway to Route 80 West at Parkway Exit 59: This is the route I take: The Garden State Parkway to NY Thruway. Tappan Zee to 287 East. Take Exit 9N and get on the Merritt Parkway. Take the Merritt (15) to 91N in Meriden, CT. This brings you to 84E in East Hartford. 84 to Mass Pike to Exit 11a for 495 North. I take 3 North in Chelmsford to the Everett Turnpike. The Everett merges with 93 in Hooksett. Take 93 to Exit 20 in Tilton. Take 3 North into Laconia and follow 3 to Paugus Bay. Last edited by ghfromaltonbay; 07-01-2014 at 09:13 PM. Reason: added directions

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