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Originally Posted by Redwing
Dear Evergreen,
If there is anything we can do for you during this very sad transitional period on your island, please do let me know. I am sorry to learn that your Father died 4 years ago.....I met him a few times, and he was a very nice man. We have been at our cottage since 1953, but I know your family had been there longer. We are a small red cottage next to a red boathouse on the mainland across from you. When my parents first built, we were the only cottage on the entire shoreline. My offer holds, if you have any needs. Hopefully the smaller, yellow cottage on your island is untouched and you can continue to use it. Such a devastating loss for all of you. I am deeply saddened for you and your mother. Redwing
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Thanks Redwing,
I can picture exactly where your cottage is!! Nice to know you met dad. He was the kindest man, with more integrity than anyone I have ever met. He is missed deeply by all of us. Dad would have been 74 this year, and his mother bought the island when he was 12 or 13. He said you could not see a cottage along the shoreline at that time. In fact, he did not like it up there at all. . . boring for a young teenage boy. The funny thing is, as time passed and he had a family of his own, the island became an incredible source of joy and peace for him.
Yes, the yellow cottage is fine, thanks to the Tuftonborough and Center Harbor fireman! Our family will be living there all summer as they recover and rebuild. Thank you for your offer to help. Maybe when you get back to the lake, and the dust has settled, you can stop by and give mom a visit.
Best Regards,
Evergreen (DeeDee)