What Were Your Summer Jobs At The Lake

[BroadHopper]

Summer of 1964, I was a dishwasher at HoJo's at the Weirs. This was before I had my license. I either boat from Terrace Hill, walk/thumb, or able to get a ride to and from work. Mr and Mrs B were the owner/operator then. Their son Ed Baroody was the cook. I worked '65 as waiter, busboy, short order as well as dishwasher. '66 I got my driver's license and worked year round at Dunkies in downtown in Laconia. When I started college, I had 3 jobs, Star Market in Gilford, Yard man at LLM and Irwin Marine. Of course my Sundays with Winni Water Ski Racing and Winnisquam Ski and Boat. They were the 'glory' days.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Summer of 1964, I was a dishwasher at HoJo's at the Weirs. This was before I had my license. I either boat from Terrace Hill, walk/thumb, or able to get a ride to and from work. Mr and Mrs B were the owner/operator then. Their son Ed Baroody was the cook. I worked '65 as waiter, busboy, short order as well as dishwasher. '66 I got my driver's license and worked year round at Dunkies in downtown in Laconia. When I started college, I had 3 jobs, Star Market in Gilford, Yard man at LLM and Irwin Marine. Of course my Sundays with Winni Water Ski Racing and Winnisquam Ski and Boat. They were the 'glory' days.

Wow that is an impressive resume!!! Awesome

[Biggd]

Back in the early 70's when I first started going to the Lake it was with a very good friend of mine who's family owned the Margate. We use to go there on weekends and stay with his Grandmother who live in the house attached to the motel. She use to do all the laundry for the place and she would make us go gather all the dirty sheets and towels and bring them to her. In the spring we had to take all the lawn furniture out of the tunnel that went underground down to the lake. That was before the expansion of the lakefront building. Now that tunnel connects those buildings. We didn't get paid but we got free room and board. She was Italian, Mrs. Antico, so the meals alone were worth the work.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

My first job was in 1964 when I was 12 years old. I worked at a place called Coach Lantern Terrace. It was located on Eagle Shore Road (near Black Cat Island). I cleaned cabins and provided clean towels to the renters. When I finished that work I would clean the owners' house and iron clothes. I made $1.00 an hour. I then worked several years at Anderson's Bakery in Center Harbor. The following years I worked at the Big Banana in Gilford, Interlakes Dairy Bar in Meredith, Hart's Turkey Farm in Meredith, and the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich. Every job was great fun and a good way to meet other teenagers from all over the lake. THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!

[eillac@dow]

Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

My first job was in 1964 when I was 12 years old. I worked at a place called Coach Lantern Terrace. It was located on Eagle Shore Road (near Black Cat Island). I cleaned cabins and provided clean towels to the renters. When I finished that work I would clean the owners' house and iron clothes. I made $1.00 an hour. I then worked several years at Anderson's Bakery in Center Harbor. The following years I worked at the Big Banana in Gilford, Interlakes Dairy Bar in Meredith, Hart's Turkey Farm in Meredith, and the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich. Every job was great fun and a good way to meet other teenagers from all over the lake. THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!

Wow...what a great NH Lakes Region Resume! I remember going to quite a few of the places you worked at. Question: was the Interlakes Dairy also know as Longwood farms? Probably not as the whole Meredith vs Center Harbor location? If it was not...was the Interlakes Dairy right there by Inn at Bay Point and across from True’s? Definitely have memories of Longwood Farms....but might have a few of the Interlakes. Also, lots of memories of Anderson’s Bakery....and Robbins!

I am from MA, but got married at (the old St Charles in Meredith)....I wanted to get married at Our Lady of Victory, but because of the time of year, it was a no go.

Thanks for the memories folks.

[eillac@dow]

Ok, so after I posted the above question, got into a 3 way text my sisters. We all agree where Interlakes was. So now the question is....what was the supermarket that was behind it ?

And finally, how come no one has mentioned Longwood Farms (the old Canoe)? No one work there?

[wobbelbill]

Think it was IGA- never knew it by any other name.../ I think there was a little bookshop- Sunshine Shop (?) also in same block

[Dblblkdiam]

I had the best summer job at the lake when I turned 16. Started on a gas dock, then moved on to the service dept where I would be out all day on the weekends in the tow boat. The best part I was able to go to/from work by boat. Best commute to date.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Originally Posted by eillac@dow

Ok, so after I posted the above question, got into a 3 way text my sisters. We all agree where Interlakes was. So now the question is....what was the supermarket that was behind it ?

And finally, how come no one has mentioned Longwood Farms (the old Canoe)? No one work there?

The grocery store behind Interlakes Dairy was an A & P or a Grand Union. I can not remember which one it was. I use to go to Longwood Farms to eat. Do you remember Mallards Restaurant. It was located where Aubuchon's Hardware is in Moultonborough. There was also an Italian Restaurant In Meredith called Parizzi's. I believe I have the spelling wrong on the name. It was located near the Meredith Village Savings Bank on Route 25.

[Pineedles]

Worked at Robbin's store (currently Wild Meadow Canoe and kayak) in Center Harbor, which actually I believe was technically in Moultonborough, since the town-line marker was between the store and the old Post Office. Most vivid memories were the line of people waiting for the clock behind the counter to hit Noon on Sunday to buy beer. The other was asking Fred Robbins why he was raising prices when supposedly there was a nationwide price freeze in effect. Maybe that's why he didn't hire me back the next summer.

[JonLevis]

I had the best job! My freshman summer of college, I worked as a Deck officer on the Mount! Spent my days (and some nights) working on the Mount with some of the best Captains around. I would get off my shift and would take my 17' Arkansas Traveler over to Handy Landing where I would live on my Trojan Houseboat at Handy Landing! Felt like I would go days without touching land!

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by JonLevis

I had the best job! My freshman summer of college, I worked as a Deck officer on the Mount! Spent my days (and some nights) working on the Mount with some of the best Captains around. I would get off my shift and would take my 17' Arkansas Traveler over to Handy Landing where I would live on my Trojan Houseboat at Handy Landing! Felt like I would go days without touching land!

That must have been fun.

[Pine Island Guy]

Originally Posted by eillac@dow

Ok, so after I posted the above question, got into a 3 way text my sisters. We all agree where Interlakes was. So now the question is....what was the supermarket that was behind it ?

And finally, how come no one has mentioned Longwood Farms (the old Canoe)? No one work there?

I was a dishwasher on the night shift at Longwood the summer of '72... had a great time! After cleaning up the dinner dishes, we would do prep for the next day... peel potatoes and cut fries, make cole slaw, measure out clam portions, etc...

The best part was when Rick Tower would toss the keys to his bright yellow Corvette to one of us to go get something at the store or more ice etc...

That was the same year his parents opened the Woodshed, and I worked one night there on Labor Day weekend when the two dishwashers quit unexpectedly (or were fired)...

Funny... almost 50 years later and I still don't mind washing dishes -PIG

[tis]

Originally Posted by Pine Island Guy

I was a dishwasher on the night shift at Longwood the summer of '72... had a great time! After cleaning up the dinner dishes, we would do prep for the next day... peel potatoes and cut fries, make cole slaw, measure out clam portions, etc...

The best part was when Rick Tower would toss the keys to his bright yellow Corvette to one of us to go get something at the store or more ice etc...

That was the same year his parents opened the Woodshed, and I worked one night there on Labor Day weekend when the two dishwashers quit unexpectedly (or were fired)...

Funny... almost 50 years later and I still don't mind washing dishes -PIG

Love that story, PIG. I remember Longwood and Rick.