Hey FLL, The Shangri-La had a rope tow. It then "morphed" into The Brickyard Mtn Inn, which installed a nice chairlift and some very nice ski trails in place of the rope-tow. Beautiful view of the lake on the way down, and a great place for night skiing.
Lloyd Bridges used to come to Gilford a lot. He first came up to act in a very funny play at the Gilford Playhouse. I met Mr. Bridges and his family and have a couple pictures of him, my sister and I. He was a very fun/funny guy as were his kids.
The Weirs Beach Post Office is open, albeit with Mayberry hours..
The Weirs needs changes, but I haven't a clue to a plan.
Motorcycle week is, and has been, "dying" a natural death. IMO.