So, maybe I'm just nosey but...

John A. Birdsall · 05-07-2008, 04:41 PM

Wasn't Elvis sighted on moose island last summer?

KonaChick · 05-07-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall

Wasn't Elvis sighted on moose island last summer?

Yes he was....with Britney Spears

jrc · 05-07-2008, 09:00 PM

Come on, Elvis still has a career, Britney not so much

CanisLupusArctos · 05-08-2008, 03:14 PM

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the New England native celebs whose presence at Winnipesaukee at one time or another would be a given.

hazlenut mentioned Ben Affleck, who is originally from Boston along with his pal Matt Damon. Wonder if either of those two has ever taken one of their celeb girlfriends to the lake while showing them around New England and saying "this is where I used to hang out when I was younger."

On Martha's Vineyard we have James Taylor and Carly Simon (residents) who have probably ventured this way at least a few times in their lives. Up in Bangor we have Stephen King, who has probably vacationed here at least once in his life, and who probably passes through this area every so often.

There's a lot of celebs who are New England natives, and there aren't a lot of New England natives who haven't been to Lake Winnipesaukee at least once.

Wildwoodfam, sorry to confuse Andover and North Andover.

Phantom, great observations. When I was in high school we had a lot of kids whose parents I thought were rich because they lived in huge houses and dropped their kids off in luxury cars and showed up for school events looking very well-dressed. Later in high school when the 1990s recession hit, many of us "non-rich" kids got to see that it was all an act. As it turns out, they didn't own any of what they had--the bank did. Ever since that experience I have never looked at McMansions as "real" wealth, just spending power. As a writer/photographer I've also met a few people with real money/status, and have found that most of them share one thing in common: They take very unassuming, undercover roles. They DON'T want others to know what they have. They stay under the radar, in every way possible. Growing up, we were friends with a multi-millionaire in a simple ranch house without even a lawn, just a bed of pine needles and a couple of old cars rotting in the yard. He used to sit out on his front step in his underwear and a T-shirt, reading the paper and smoking a cigar. I don't think I ever saw him clean-shaven.

Moral of the story is, "Objects in Mirror Are Not What They Appear To Be." Makes me wonder how many of the lake's current McMansions will remain occupied as this current economic downturn continues to run its course.

hazelnut · 05-08-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CanisLupusArctos

On Martha's Vineyard we have James Taylor and Carly Simon (residents) who have probably ventured this way at least a few times in their lives. Up in Bangor we have Stephen King, who has probably vacationed here at least once in his life, and who probably passes through this area every so often.

Oh definitely Stephen King has been round these parts. I recall reading one of his books that mentioned Route 25 through Center Harbor and Meredith.

Phantom · 05-09-2008, 03:15 PM

CanisLupusArctos -- I agree with some of what you state. I too have had the opportunity (and in some cases privilge) to meet and become friends with some true "multi-millionaires" (by wealth) and they typically are the humblest of folks.

However, the point of the thread ...... started by angela4design ..... was simply who is amongst us ...... celeb or notable figures. A simple and straight forward question by a forum member!! My reference to the McMansions was to the obvious austentatious lifestyles of some (perhaps cleb / perhaps not) amongst us -- whether that money was earned, inhereted or borrowed is irrelevant.

CanisLupusArctos · 05-09-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

CanisLupusArctos -- I agree with some of what you state. I too have had the opportunity (and in some cases privilge) to meet and become friends with some true "multi-millionaires" (by wealth) and they typically are the humblest of folks.

However, the point of the thread ...... started by angela4design ..... was simply who is amongst us ...... celeb or notable figures. A simple and straight forward question by a forum member!! My reference to the McMansions was to the obvious austentatious lifestyles of some (perhaps cleb / perhaps not) amongst us -- whether that money was earned, inhereted or borrowed is irrelevant.

Oops. What I had meant to illustrate was that the famous might not be living in mansions around here, and many of them probably like to stay undercover in the way they live when they come here, even if they live lavishly at their permanent residences. But I got off-topic while attempting to express that.

Hermit Cover · 05-09-2008, 09:03 PM

I remember years ago hearing that someone had seen Elvis here at the lake on a summer weekend and I thought for years that this was just one of those folk legend sorta stories passed down through the ages......

But then this very afternoon as I was passing by Lowes in Gilford I glanced over at the Exxon across the street and ....trust me....there he was ...the KING....filling his pickup with gas.........not exactly at the lake....but pretty darn close to it....does that qualify as a celebrity at Lake Winnipesaukee.....??(I woulda' thought he would have someone pump for him.... Go figure..!!)

EricP · 05-10-2008, 09:04 AM

There's a new to Microsft exec on the lake, been here for many years and 3 years ago joined Microsoft in a high level position. I also heard Oprah has a place (could be one of those rumors). Ben Affleck has been here, I saw a pic taken on my street.

Mr. Moyer · 05-12-2008, 08:12 AM

I will say, that I'm not that into celebrities. I've had an opportunity to hang with a number of them over the years and in my opinion, most are insecure, high maintnance idiots (Drew Berrymore comes to mind as a specific example). So I would just assume hang with my genuine friends and family. My opinion aside, Americans are infatuated with celebrity staus (even faux celebs, such as reality stars) So I also get a lot of questions on who goes to Winnie for summer vacations and I have a place in Vegas, so there is always the question of who did you run into out there, upon my arrival back to NH. It is a nice conversation starter with those who you know would be interested and it also seems to make people smile to know they are vacationing where the celebs hang.
To add to the list, I had drinks with Adam Sandler (NH Native) and Kevin James (King of Queens, Chuck and Larry) while at the Mandalay Bay last winter and they have both been to the lake over the past few summers. Sandler bought his sister a place on Governers and he visits quite frequently. You also might see him at the DeAngelo's or Papa Gino's. He loves them and you can't go to either outside of NE. Ran into him at Mass Gen (he was visiting burn victims from NH, he's a really good guy) and he said he is looking forward to coming up again this summer.

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John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	sightings Wasn't Elvis sighted on moose island last summer?

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Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	CanisLupusArctos -- I agree with some of what you state. I too have had the opportunity (and in some cases privilge) to meet and become friends with some true "multi-millionaires" (by wealth) and they typically are the humblest of folks. However, the point of the thread ...... started by angela4design ..... was simply who is amongst us ...... celeb or notable figures. A simple and straight forward question by a forum member!! My reference to the McMansions was to the obvious austentatious lifestyles of some (perhaps cleb / perhaps not) amongst us -- whether that money was earned, inhereted or borrowed is irrelevant. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	The King Lives.....but not at the lake I remember years ago hearing that someone had seen Elvis here at the lake on a summer weekend and I thought for years that this was just one of those folk legend sorta stories passed down through the ages...... But then this very afternoon as I was passing by Lowes in Gilford I glanced over at the Exxon across the street and ....trust me....there he was ...the KING....filling his pickup with gas.........not exactly at the lake....but pretty darn close to it....does that qualify as a celebrity at Lake Winnipesaukee.....??(I woulda' thought he would have someone pump for him.... Go figure..!!)

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Mr. Moyer Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pretty cool thread I will say, that I'm not that into celebrities. I've had an opportunity to hang with a number of them over the years and in my opinion, most are insecure, high maintnance idiots (Drew Berrymore comes to mind as a specific example). So I would just assume hang with my genuine friends and family. My opinion aside, Americans are infatuated with celebrity staus (even faux celebs, such as reality stars) So I also get a lot of questions on who goes to Winnie for summer vacations and I have a place in Vegas, so there is always the question of who did you run into out there, upon my arrival back to NH. It is a nice conversation starter with those who you know would be interested and it also seems to make people smile to know they are vacationing where the celebs hang. To add to the list, I had drinks with Adam Sandler (NH Native) and Kevin James (King of Queens, Chuck and Larry) while at the Mandalay Bay last winter and they have both been to the lake over the past few summers. Sandler bought his sister a place on Governers and he visits quite frequently. You also might see him at the DeAngelo's or Papa Gino's. He loves them and you can't go to either outside of NE. Ran into him at Mass Gen (he was visiting burn victims from NH, he's a really good guy) and he said he is looking forward to coming up again this summer.

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jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Come on, Elvis still has a career, Britney not so much

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CanisLupusArctos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 15 Thanked 472 Times in 107 Posts	I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the New England native celebs whose presence at Winnipesaukee at one time or another would be a given. hazlenut mentioned Ben Affleck, who is originally from Boston along with his pal Matt Damon. Wonder if either of those two has ever taken one of their celeb girlfriends to the lake while showing them around New England and saying "this is where I used to hang out when I was younger." On Martha's Vineyard we have James Taylor and Carly Simon (residents) who have probably ventured this way at least a few times in their lives. Up in Bangor we have Stephen King, who has probably vacationed here at least once in his life, and who probably passes through this area every so often. There's a lot of celebs who are New England natives, and there aren't a lot of New England natives who haven't been to Lake Winnipesaukee at least once. Wildwoodfam, sorry to confuse Andover and North Andover. Phantom, great observations. When I was in high school we had a lot of kids whose parents I thought were rich because they lived in huge houses and dropped their kids off in luxury cars and showed up for school events looking very well-dressed. Later in high school when the 1990s recession hit, many of us "non-rich" kids got to see that it was all an act. As it turns out, they didn't own any of what they had--the bank did. Ever since that experience I have never looked at McMansions as "real" wealth, just spending power. As a writer/photographer I've also met a few people with real money/status, and have found that most of them share one thing in common: They take very unassuming, undercover roles. They DON'T want others to know what they have. They stay under the radar, in every way possible. Growing up, we were friends with a multi-millionaire in a simple ranch house without even a lawn, just a bed of pine needles and a couple of old cars rotting in the yard. He used to sit out on his front step in his underwear and a T-shirt, reading the paper and smoking a cigar. I don't think I ever saw him clean-shaven. Moral of the story is, "Objects in Mirror Are Not What They Appear To Be." Makes me wonder how many of the lake's current McMansions will remain occupied as this current economic downturn continues to run its course.

05-10-2008, 09:04 AM	#9
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	There's a new to Microsft exec on the lake, been here for many years and 3 years ago joined Microsoft in a high level position. I also heard Oprah has a place (could be one of those rumors). Ben Affleck has been here, I saw a pic taken on my street.