What was the highlight of your Summer 2010 in the LR?

WinnDixie · 10-03-2010, 09:05 PM

We always love to come back home and see everyone and everything...but this year two standouts were the graduation of our youngest grandson from Laconia High and also our fun day out on Rattlesnake Island and meeting Rattlesnake Gal and Guy. Even though we were a little ahead of your fabulous summer weather, those two days cooperated, too!

RLW...your's is heartwarming! Happy for both of you!

RI Swamp Yankee · 10-03-2010, 10:02 PM

Thanks to posts here in the forum, we stopped for the first time at Red Hill Dari. I had passed it many times over the years but decided to give it a try.

Thanks forum members for helping add a new place to my short list of "Where to eat".

upthesaukee · 10-03-2010, 10:11 PM

We have used our boat more this year than we have in the last two years combined, and perhaps more than any year we have had our boat. We have also golfed almost every weekend and often would go out on the boat after a round of golf.
While we have had some struggles in other areas of our life this year, we have persevered and still managed to enjoy our outdoor life.
Lastly, we have re-learned to count our blessings.

Long Pine · 10-03-2010, 10:11 PM

Through the help of SteveA on this forum, I got connected with an organization called Northeast Passage, a nonprofit specializing in adaptive sports. By connecting with this organization, we were able to help a dear friend's 17 year old daughter who sustained a tragic spinal cord injury while sledding last winter and who is now a paraplegic. With the help of this organization, she learned to use a sit-ski for waterskiing. I was able to pull her around the lake and see the sense of accomplishment she felt and the fun she had. Her positive attitude was an inspiration to my entire family and I suspect that this was the first of many new activities she will master. Definitely the highlight of my summer!

John A. Birdsall · 10-05-2010, 07:05 PM

I enjoyed every weekend spent at the cottage. my wife and I also celebrated our 40th Anniversary on a cruise and at Disney World. Wonderful weather, but the heat was a bit too much. Perhaps the worst day was when my boat sank at the peir. But with the help of a neighbor we got it afloat again. Yet another joy was when my father came home from the hospital and he is doing wonderful. now for mom.....

AC2717 · 10-05-2010, 10:14 PM

a couple of things:
My daughter learning to swim on her own, at the lake of course and her having the guts to jump off the boat and jet ski (she is 4)

My wife docking the boat soley on her own for the first time with no direction and also her towing me water skiing for the first time as well

Having my cousin's come up from FL to enjoy the lake

Enjoying new type of beers

more to come if I can remember them

LadyJane · 10-06-2010, 10:06 AM

I usually come up to the lake myself, but this summer was the best because I got my husband, daughter and two grand kids to come with me ! We had the best time ever and it was fun to show them around and have them enjoy some of the things that I love about this area. Some highlights were the great weather, swimming every day, taking my 4 year old grand daughter to Squam Lakes Science Center while daughther and grandson flew in the pontoon plane over the lake, walking down to Leavitte Park beach in the dark and looking up at the sky, climbing up Abenaki Tower on my son's birthday, walking the trail at the Loon Center, eating out, sitting on the deck late at night talking, and just being there. Great thread......heart warming to read the responses.

NoRegrets · 10-06-2010, 10:41 AM

2010 – Another “year” notch on the belt of life!

Summer Highlights and events I am thankful for:

• Soldiers that continue to do our work around the world still keeping us safe.
• Mom, family, and friends that helped in the passing of my friend and father to Alzheimer’s.
• My wife for 30 years of marriage
• 4 years of our little Murphy and his doggie antics
• Marina life with the friends
• The Winni Forum
• Kayaking
• Rafting
• BBQ’s
• Chip, Mary and crew from C J Avery’s
• Dave and Bob from Belmont Firearm’s and range
• Having a job that I enjoy
• Realizing how blessed we are to be able to share Lake Winnipesaukee
• Taking work associates out on the great lake for their first visit
• The incredible weather and warm water we had this summer
• The Irwin team that takes care of us and the NoRegrets

I am also thankful this thread gave me the opportunity to take a moment and reflect on what is important. Everything on my list centers on interactions with others!

JonLevis · 10-06-2010, 01:11 PM

Getting more comfortable getting my boat in and out of the boat yard! Went out on the water almost every week now that I don't have a stroke while maneuvering out!

Other than that, being able to share the Lake with my two boys and watching them become big fans too! Now when given the choice of something or the Lake, my 6-year old chooses the Lake!

colt17 · 10-06-2010, 02:40 PM

Getting our newborn on the boat for the first time this summer

Gatto Nero · 10-06-2010, 03:03 PM

Got to use my buddy's Air Chair for a week or so. Those things are a blast!

kaj · 10-06-2010, 03:27 PM

Taking a late season drive around the lake. Made even better by sharing it with someone who had never been to the lake before.

10-03-2010, 09:05 PM	#1
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Couple of highlights We always love to come back home and see everyone and everything...but this year two standouts were the graduation of our youngest grandson from Laconia High and also our fun day out on Rattlesnake Island and meeting Rattlesnake Gal and Guy. Even though we were a little ahead of your fabulous summer weather, those two days cooperated, too! RLW...your's is heartwarming! Happy for both of you!

10-03-2010, 10:02 PM	#2
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	Thanks to posts here in the forum, we stopped for the first time at Red Hill Dari. I had passed it many times over the years but decided to give it a try. Thanks forum members for helping add a new place to my short list of "Where to eat". __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

10-03-2010, 10:11 PM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,617 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,495 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Enjoying the outdoors We have used our boat more this year than we have in the last two years combined, and perhaps more than any year we have had our boat. We have also golfed almost every weekend and often would go out on the boat after a round of golf. While we have had some struggles in other areas of our life this year, we have persevered and still managed to enjoy our outdoor life. Lastly, we have re-learned to count our blessings. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

10-05-2010, 07:05 PM	#5
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	good times I enjoyed every weekend spent at the cottage. my wife and I also celebrated our 40th Anniversary on a cruise and at Disney World. Wonderful weather, but the heat was a bit too much. Perhaps the worst day was when my boat sank at the peir. But with the help of a neighbor we got it afloat again. Yet another joy was when my father came home from the hospital and he is doing wonderful. now for mom.....

10-05-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Knoxville TN & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	Well a couple of things: My daughter learning to swim on her own, at the lake of course and her having the guts to jump off the boat and jet ski (she is 4) My wife docking the boat soley on her own for the first time with no direction and also her towing me water skiing for the first time as well Having my cousin's come up from FL to enjoy the lake Enjoying new type of beers more to come if I can remember them __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

10-03-2010, 10:11 PM	#4
Long Pine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 93 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 12 Posts	Through the help of SteveA on this forum, I got connected with an organization called Northeast Passage, a nonprofit specializing in adaptive sports. By connecting with this organization, we were able to help a dear friend's 17 year old daughter who sustained a tragic spinal cord injury while sledding last winter and who is now a paraplegic. With the help of this organization, she learned to use a sit-ski for waterskiing. I was able to pull her around the lake and see the sense of accomplishment she felt and the fun she had. Her positive attitude was an inspiration to my entire family and I suspect that this was the first of many new activities she will master. Definitely the highlight of my summer!

The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to Long Pine For This Useful Post:
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10-06-2010, 10:06 AM	#7
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	I usually come up to the lake myself, but this summer was the best because I got my husband, daughter and two grand kids to come with me ! We had the best time ever and it was fun to show them around and have them enjoy some of the things that I love about this area. Some highlights were the great weather, swimming every day, taking my 4 year old grand daughter to Squam Lakes Science Center while daughther and grandson flew in the pontoon plane over the lake, walking down to Leavitte Park beach in the dark and looking up at the sky, climbing up Abenaki Tower on my son's birthday, walking the trail at the Loon Center, eating out, sitting on the deck late at night talking, and just being there. Great thread......heart warming to read the responses.

10-06-2010, 10:41 AM	#8
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	2010 – Another “year” notch on the belt of life! Summer Highlights and events I am thankful for: • Soldiers that continue to do our work around the world still keeping us safe. • Mom, family, and friends that helped in the passing of my friend and father to Alzheimer’s. • My wife for 30 years of marriage • 4 years of our little Murphy and his doggie antics • Marina life with the friends • The Winni Forum • Kayaking • Rafting • BBQ’s • Chip, Mary and crew from C J Avery’s • Dave and Bob from Belmont Firearm’s and range • Having a job that I enjoy • Realizing how blessed we are to be able to share Lake Winnipesaukee • Taking work associates out on the great lake for their first visit • The incredible weather and warm water we had this summer • The Irwin team that takes care of us and the NoRegrets I am also thankful this thread gave me the opportunity to take a moment and reflect on what is important. Everything on my list centers on interactions with others!

10-06-2010, 01:11 PM	#9
JonLevis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fay's Boatyard & Canton, MA Posts: 79 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Getting more comfortable getting my boat in and out of the boat yard! Went out on the water almost every week now that I don't have a stroke while maneuvering out! Other than that, being able to share the Lake with my two boys and watching them become big fans too! Now when given the choice of something or the Lake, my 6-year old chooses the Lake!

10-06-2010, 02:40 PM	#10
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Getting our newborn on the boat for the first time this summer

10-06-2010, 03:03 PM	#11
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Got to use my buddy's Air Chair for a week or so. Those things are a blast! __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

10-06-2010, 03:27 PM	#12
kaj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weirs Posts: 56 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A drive around the lake Taking a late season drive around the lake. Made even better by sharing it with someone who had never been to the lake before. __________________ Absolutely the best place in the world to live or play

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