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Lakewinniboater · 08-03-2006, 07:31 AM

Good morning,

Since I always get such wonderful ideas from people here, I thought it prudent to ask instead of racking my brain.

I have a wonderful woman from Georgia visiting for this weekend. I would like to show her all of the wonderful things that Winni has to offer.

NOW, I am not the organized type. I tend to do the same things over and over again. I really would like to give her a tour to put shame to all my other tours.

I do not want to bring her to Braun Bay and we are bringing her to dinner at the Cow Island restaurant on Saturday night. THAT is about all I have planned.

I am sure at some point we will go by Bob Baher and Mitt Romney's house for the ooooooo ride, then to Garwood's or Bailey's bubble.

ANY other good idea's for the wonderful weather and a southern bell? (she is a beautiful 50 something single lady!!!

)

baja-mama · 08-03-2006, 08:46 AM

Take a ride around Governor's island to see all mansions.

Woodsy · 08-03-2006, 08:56 AM

What no late night drunken boozefest in the Weirs? LOL!

My suggestions...

Fireworks by boat

Sally's gut

Barber's Pole

Woodsy

PS: CALL ME!

Mee-n-Mac · 08-03-2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodsy

My suggestions...

Fireworks by boat

Sally's gut

Barber's Pole

Woodsy

I can understand the 1'st three suggestions but that last one ...

What, ahem, "services" are you offerin that southern belle ?

ps - yes I know, it's your tagline/sig. The spacing made it look funny.

jrc · 08-03-2006, 10:22 AM

Back when gas was cheap, I'd show guests the smallest house on the lake (Becky's Garden) and the largest (Bahre Estate). It's a long ride, but's it right down the broads.

Dave R · 08-03-2006, 11:16 AM

My guests seem to enjoy hitting all the narrow bits like the Hole in the Wall, Sally's Gut, the passages by Pistol, Dow, 9 Acre and Whortleberry Islands, the passage by Kenniston, the passage by Camp Island, etc. Everybody loves to go under bridges too.

A trip to Green's Basin and Lee's Mill would be cool. Make it a clockwise trip along the shore, hitting places like Whaleback Rock and the back side of Ganzey on the way back to break it up. Your guest may not even realize you are back tracking.

Going through these places and back "home" by a different route, make the lake seem even more endless to someone who's never been before. To me, going across the Broads is just a way to get to an "interesting" place. We love to look at the real "campy" places up close and slowly.

A night ride is awesome, especially if you can time it to see fireworks and the Mount all lit up. I still get goose bumps on rides like that.

Hope you have fun!

SIKSUKR · 08-03-2006, 01:32 PM

The Cow Island restaraunt is a classic Winni to do.I was lucky enough to have a forum member invite me and it has a pure old time Winni feel.She will love that experience!!Good choice LWB.When your not on the lake,take her up to the new Aquavista development.Fantastic veiw looking towards the Weirs and Paugus, Eagle/Governors Islands,and over to Merideth Bay.

secondcurve · 08-04-2006, 04:28 AM

How about a hike up Mount Major for a different perspective of the lake?

Gatto Nero · 08-04-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakewinniboater

I am sure at some point we will go by Bob Baher and Mitt Romney's house for the ooooooo ride, then to Garwood's or Bailey's bubble.

Where is Romney's house anyway? Is there a picture of it in the photo gallery?

Kamper · 08-04-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

Where is Romney's house anyway? Is there a picture of it in the photo gallery?

Heck, you can take the tour...

http://www.wolfeborobayrealestate.co...191/191191.htm

(FYI / I have no interest, personal or financial with that property)

Dave R · 08-04-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamper

Heck, you can take the tour...

http://www.wolfeborobayrealestate.co...191/191191.htm

(FYI / I have no interest, personal or financial with that property)

That's Romney's place? I always thought that was the Walgreen's place. Huh.

Kamper · 08-05-2006, 08:13 AM

"was..."

Romney bought it and I guess he wants the money for other things now.

dah daht dah dah, dat dah dah, dah dah, dah dah, dah

(approximatly "Hail to the Chief")

nshore · 08-05-2006, 08:23 AM

there is a photo of Mitt's place in Wolfeboro, in the Photo Gallery:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...o=1453&cat=503

Gatto Nero · 08-05-2006, 09:34 AM

The house in the photo in the gallery and the one in the real estate add are completely different houses. Also, the actual house in the add doesn't appear to be anything special, it's just land and a boat house they are selling. Which one is correct?

ITD · 08-05-2006, 10:26 AM

I thought Mitt's house is on Clarks point, besides, Mitt wouldn't need to sell his summer house to finance a run at president.

nshore · 08-05-2006, 10:32 AM

Mitt's house is the one in the photo gallery, not the real estate listing.. here is a link to an ABC story about his place:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireS...C-RSSFeeds0312

Frank

Just Sold · 08-05-2006, 11:18 AM

Mt Major is one of the must sees. Everyone comes back with great memories from the climb as well as some great shots of the lake. I have done the climb many times - even last summer and it is a great time.

The Castle in the Clouds is another great visit. Skip the controversary with the LRT it is a great visit.

By the way this is the current Walgreen property
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...500&ppuser=628

The ex-Mrs. Walgreen owns this one and it is on the market for $12.8 mi.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...o=3524&cat=503

Kevin C · 08-05-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakewinniboater

Good morning,

ANY other good idea's for the wonderful weather and a southern bell? (she is a beautiful 50 something single lady!!!

)

How about a car ride through Franconia Notch State Park, a walk up the flume or a cruise down the Kang. Hwy. (notice how I couldn't spell Kangamangus?) to N. Conway?

Kamper · 08-05-2006, 06:18 PM

If that was a bum steer, I apologize. I was given that link by a friend from mass. when we were gossipping during a slow day at the office.

Anyway.. Enough thread-jacking.

secondcurve · 08-07-2006, 07:24 PM

LWB:

So what did you do and how did your guest like the area?

SAMIAM · 08-08-2006, 08:20 AM

If you and your friend are in good physical shape you should hike up the Rattlesnake trail on rt 113.
It's less than an hour to the top (easy walking) and the view of Squam.Winni and the mountains is SPECTACULAR.
My wife and I pack a snack, sit on the cliff and enjoy the sights.

Lakewinniboater · 08-08-2006, 09:18 PM

We had a fantastic weekend! Saturday had some issue's .... obviously, didnt go out on the boat because of chop... that is until we went to Mama Luci's, but it died down by then.

We brought her to Waldo Peppers, Naswa, Ellacoya grill, Mama Luci's, Garwood's Baily's Bubble and town docks.

Drove the lake around the lake numerous times and places (great ride through Hole in the Wall and north). Also, took her to a number of towns by car.

All in all.... good weekend.

THANK YOU for your thoughts and suggestions. I still have a list for my husband and I to do on our free days from all of the ideas.

Smitty1 · 08-17-2006, 11:20 PM

Where is the Romney "cottage" in Wolfeboro?

Thanks!

Smitty1

Quote:

Originally Posted by nshore

there is a photo of Mitt's place in Wolfeboro, in the Photo Gallery:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...o=1453&cat=503

08-03-2006, 07:31 AM	#1
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	guest from Georgia Good morning, Since I always get such wonderful ideas from people here, I thought it prudent to ask instead of racking my brain. I have a wonderful woman from Georgia visiting for this weekend. I would like to show her all of the wonderful things that Winni has to offer. NOW, I am not the organized type. I tend to do the same things over and over again. I really would like to give her a tour to put shame to all my other tours. I do not want to bring her to Braun Bay and we are bringing her to dinner at the Cow Island restaurant on Saturday night. THAT is about all I have planned. I am sure at some point we will go by Bob Baher and Mitt Romney's house for the ooooooo ride, then to Garwood's or Bailey's bubble. ANY other good idea's for the wonderful weather and a southern bell? (she is a beautiful 50 something single lady!!! ) __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

08-03-2006, 08:46 AM	#2
baja-mama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Governor's Island Take a ride around Governor's island to see all mansions.

08-03-2006, 08:56 AM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	What no late night drunken boozefest in the Weirs? LOL! My suggestions... Fireworks by boat Sally's gut Barber's Pole Woodsy PS: CALL ME! __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

08-03-2006, 01:32 PM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	The Cow Island restaraunt is a classic Winni to do.I was lucky enough to have a forum member invite me and it has a pure old time Winni feel.She will love that experience!!Good choice LWB.When your not on the lake,take her up to the new Aquavista development.Fantastic veiw looking towards the Weirs and Paugus, Eagle/Governors Islands,and over to Merideth Bay. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-05-2006, 09:34 AM	#14
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Mitt's place The house in the photo in the gallery and the one in the real estate add are completely different houses. Also, the actual house in the add doesn't appear to be anything special, it's just land and a boat house they are selling. Which one is correct? __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

08-03-2006, 10:22 AM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Back when gas was cheap, I'd show guests the smallest house on the lake (Becky's Garden) and the largest (Bahre Estate). It's a long ride, but's it right down the broads.

08-03-2006, 11:16 AM	#6
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	My guests seem to enjoy hitting all the narrow bits like the Hole in the Wall, Sally's Gut, the passages by Pistol, Dow, 9 Acre and Whortleberry Islands, the passage by Kenniston, the passage by Camp Island, etc. Everybody loves to go under bridges too. A trip to Green's Basin and Lee's Mill would be cool. Make it a clockwise trip along the shore, hitting places like Whaleback Rock and the back side of Ganzey on the way back to break it up. Your guest may not even realize you are back tracking. Going through these places and back "home" by a different route, make the lake seem even more endless to someone who's never been before. To me, going across the Broads is just a way to get to an "interesting" place. We love to look at the real "campy" places up close and slowly. A night ride is awesome, especially if you can time it to see fireworks and the Mount all lit up. I still get goose bumps on rides like that. Hope you have fun!

08-04-2006, 04:28 AM	#8
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	How about a hike up Mount Major for a different perspective of the lake?

08-05-2006, 08:13 AM	#12
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	"was..." Romney bought it and I guess he wants the money for other things now. dah daht dah dah, dat dah dah, dah dah, dah dah, dah (approximatly "Hail to the Chief")

08-05-2006, 08:23 AM	#13
nshore Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 20 Thanks: 23 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	there is a photo of Mitt's place in Wolfeboro, in the Photo Gallery: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...o=1453&cat=503

08-05-2006, 10:26 AM	#15
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 461 Thanked 666 Times in 366 Posts	I thought Mitt's house is on Clarks point, besides, Mitt wouldn't need to sell his summer house to finance a run at president.

08-05-2006, 10:32 AM	#16
nshore Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 20 Thanks: 23 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mitt's house is the one in the photo gallery, not the real estate listing.. here is a link to an ABC story about his place: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireS...C-RSSFeeds0312 Frank

08-05-2006, 11:18 AM	#17
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Mt. Major For Sure & The Castle in The Clouds Mt Major is one of the must sees. Everyone comes back with great memories from the climb as well as some great shots of the lake. I have done the climb many times - even last summer and it is a great time. The Castle in the Clouds is another great visit. Skip the controversary with the LRT it is a great visit. By the way this is the current Walgreen property http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...500&ppuser=628 The ex-Mrs. Walgreen owns this one and it is on the market for $12.8 mi. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...o=3524&cat=503 __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

08-05-2006, 06:18 PM	#19
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	If that was a bum steer, I apologize. I was given that link by a friend from mass. when we were gossipping during a slow day at the office. Anyway.. Enough thread-jacking.

08-07-2006, 07:24 PM	#20
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	LWB: So what did you do and how did your guest like the area?

08-08-2006, 08:20 AM	#21
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	If you and your friend are in good physical shape you should hike up the Rattlesnake trail on rt 113. It's less than an hour to the top (easy walking) and the view of Squam.Winni and the mountains is SPECTACULAR. My wife and I pack a snack, sit on the cliff and enjoy the sights.

08-08-2006, 09:18 PM	#22
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks All!! We had a fantastic weekend! Saturday had some issue's .... obviously, didnt go out on the boat because of chop... that is until we went to Mama Luci's, but it died down by then. We brought her to Waldo Peppers, Naswa, Ellacoya grill, Mama Luci's, Garwood's Baily's Bubble and town docks. Drove the lake around the lake numerous times and places (great ride through Hole in the Wall and north). Also, took her to a number of towns by car. All in all.... good weekend. THANK YOU for your thoughts and suggestions. I still have a list for my husband and I to do on our free days from all of the ideas. __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"