Is Winnipesaukee passe?

Lake Charm · 10-29-2008, 05:06 AM

The lake and the region could be considered somewhat passe by today's
standards...but hearing the Theme from ' A Summer Place' brings it all back to life.

Gotta Love It!

Cal · 10-29-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lake Charm

The lake and the region could be considered somewhat passe by today's
standards...but hearing the Theme from ' A Summer Place' brings it all back to life.

Gotta Love It!

Funny you should mention , I saw "A Summer Place" at the Oak Birch Inn theater in Alton Bay summer of '60 or '61. My parents didn't realize it was as "racy" as it was

. Talk about an early education

Maybe the Weirs is a rathole , but it brings back a simpler time with a special charm for me

ILoveWinnipesaukee · 10-30-2008, 06:18 AM

I have to agree that many of the kids of today prefer the faster pace of six flags or hampton beach, etc. But I visit the lake many times during the year, all seasons included, during the summer, there is never a parking place to be had at the Weirs, the arcades are packed with people, the food stands are busy with people buying and eating, etc.

As far as it being run down, I am not so sure I see that side of it, the arcade area has been recently painted, or at least it looked that way a couple weeks ago. It has a way of making you feel like you have stepped back in time. Kind of like Coney Island in New York where everything has stayed the same for many, many years. It brings you back to the simpler day when walking along a boardwalk was what was done.

Look at the Boardwalks in California, they are backed with people and they are no more modern than the Weirs, just larger.

HUH · 10-30-2008, 10:13 AM

Passe is fantastic.. smaller crowds, shorter lines, fewer nimrods on the lake.. Say it aint so ! Bring on "Passe"

Mr. V · 11-01-2008, 02:42 AM

Well, it's good to see that SOME things at / near Weirs Beach never become passe'...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Dpo8PE3TM

sa meredith · 11-01-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HUH

Passe is fantastic.. smaller crowds, shorter lines, fewer nimrods on the lake.. Say it aint so ! Bring on "Passe"

Um, I don't think any business owner would quite agree with you there.
I have a hard time thinking a guy, let's say, selling pizza, would be standing outside of his shop on the strip, waxing poetic about the small lines, and lack of a crowd.
Or the owner of a marina saying, "wow, it sure is nice to have available slips, and, God, am I happy about not selling too much gas."
Or a waitress saying "well, I only had three parties tonight, but, you know what? It was nice and peaceful in the restaurant. Small crowd, nice and quiet."
You sorta need people (read: customers) in large numbers, to make things go.

HUH · 11-01-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

Um, I don't think any business owner would quite agree with you there.
I have a hard time thinking a guy, let's say, selling pizza, would be standing outside of his shop on the strip, waxing poetic about the small lines, and lack of a crowd.
Or the owner of a marina saying, "wow, it sure is nice to have available slips, and, God, am I happy about not selling too much gas."
Or a waitress saying "well, I only had three parties tonight, but, you know what? It was nice and peaceful in the restaurant. Small crowd, nice and quiet."
You sorta need people (read: customers) in large numbers, to make things go.

As a local business owner I get the idea. I actualy like the area more in the off season "call me crazy". If you arnt running your business in a way that can weather the cyclic slow times that have always existed here then you should rethink your business plan. The reason the area is such a wonderful place to live and do business are these seasonal changes IMHO. Attracting more and more people to the area will inevitably be its downfall. The reputation for being a zoo has already affected Lake Winni's popularity. And to be honest im loving every minute of it.. so quiet you can hear the loons

CEP · 11-02-2008, 05:52 AM

I think things are to expensive and people can't afford to go anywhere, especially if they have children.
As prices for things start to fall, people will return.

CEP

10-29-2008, 05:06 AM	#1
Lake Charm Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Linndale, O. Posts: 14 Thanks: 55 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Old, but not that old..... The lake and the region could be considered somewhat passe by today's standards...but hearing the Theme from ' A Summer Place' brings it all back to life. Gotta Love It!

10-30-2008, 06:18 AM	#3
ILoveWinnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 89 Thanks: 37 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Weirs brings back the simpler day I have to agree that many of the kids of today prefer the faster pace of six flags or hampton beach, etc. But I visit the lake many times during the year, all seasons included, during the summer, there is never a parking place to be had at the Weirs, the arcades are packed with people, the food stands are busy with people buying and eating, etc. As far as it being run down, I am not so sure I see that side of it, the arcade area has been recently painted, or at least it looked that way a couple weeks ago. It has a way of making you feel like you have stepped back in time. Kind of like Coney Island in New York where everything has stayed the same for many, many years. It brings you back to the simpler day when walking along a boardwalk was what was done. Look at the Boardwalks in California, they are backed with people and they are no more modern than the Weirs, just larger. __________________ Gotta Love the Lake!! Take Care, ILoveWinnipesaukee

10-30-2008, 10:13 AM	#4
HUH Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 230 Thanks: 21 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Passe Passe is fantastic.. smaller crowds, shorter lines, fewer nimrods on the lake.. Say it aint so ! Bring on "Passe"

11-01-2008, 02:42 AM	#5
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	Well, it's good to see that SOME things at / near Weirs Beach never become passe'... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Dpo8PE3TM

11-02-2008, 05:52 AM	#8
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think things are to expensive and people can't afford to go anywhere, especially if they have children. As prices for things start to fall, people will return. CEP