Psyched-for the 21st year in a row....

Jagstersmom · 08-23-2010, 01:10 PM

Have a great time....we will be coming in September for 2 weeks (our 34th year) always look forward to coming back.....the AAAAHHHH factor. As soon as we walk down to the lake with drinks in hand, we have reached Nirvana!
Enjoy your vacation!

Redwing · 08-23-2010, 07:28 PM

Yes, Lucky 1...... I was with Green's Basin Girl and NHEscape. I am the blonde in the group photo with sunglasses and jeans, standing next to Snappy Lady. Sorry I didn't get to meet you! I had to leave directly from the Forum Fest to drive back to New Haven, which was very sad, indeed, after two glorious weeks at the cottage.

Greene's Basin Girl · 08-24-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Redwing

Yes, Lucky 1...... I was with Green's Basin Girl and NHEscape. I am the blonde in the group photo with sunglasses and jeans, standing next to Snappy Lady. Sorry I didn't get to meet you! I had to leave directly from the Forum Fest to drive back to New Haven, which was very sad, indeed, after two glorious weeks at the cottage.

Redwing introduced me to NHEscape in 1961. We have all been friends for just about forever!

Jeanzb1 · 08-24-2010, 07:51 AM

I agree with all of you! We feel the exact same way. The lake is magic and even when you're away from here, you can feel the magical spell. It's the mountains framing the lake, it's the islands, it's the beauty of the water, it's the woodsy smell in the air, it's the forever rocks, it's the people having so much fun on the lake and yet it's also the calm and peacefulness. What a treasure it is and what a blessing for all of us who love Lake Winni.

Lucky1 · 08-24-2010, 12:30 PM

Redwing and Jeanzb1 started me thinking............

What about Kate Smith's "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain?" How wonderful it is for all of us to see that huge moon over our wonderful lake each summer.

And the mountains ARE PURPLE IN WINTER. I never understood the line, "For purple mountains' majesty" until I saw purple mountains out beyond the white snow on the lake. There were no mountains to see from the rental of my youth. But here........they are so magestic.

And who can forget the call of the loons? For some reason two swam right into shore and one almost walked in the sand this year. Never had that happen before this summer.

And the wonderful bald eagle nest on Blueberry, and then one eagle on the porch roof and another time one on the crab grass. Their wing spread is HUGE. When an eagle flies off, it almost looks like a small plane.

Been coming to the lake since I was a small child and it never ceases to amaze, comfort, inspire and delight me.

Redwing · 08-24-2010, 07:48 PM

What I love about this Winni Forum is that we are all passionate about the lake, which makes us all connected on several levels. Nice to have so much in common with such a special group!

no-engine · 08-31-2010, 07:38 PM

"What about Kate Smith's "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain?" How wonderful it is for all of us to see that huge moon over our wonderful lake each summer."

Does the sun set behind the red hill?

SIKSUKR · 09-01-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by no-engine

Does the sun set behind the red hill?

It does if your on the east side of Red Hill.

Lucky1 · 09-02-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

Redwing introduced me to NHEscape in 1961. We have all been friends for just about forever!

Well next year I am going to invite your group over for lobster rolls, swim to the raft and kayak! As you know I am not all that far away from you. Also Redwing and I started coming to the lake at almost exactly the same time. My family stayed just down the lake from you during that time.

I am glad I went to the Forum Fest as it was so much fun to see a face with a name.

Redwing · 09-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Dear Lucky1, What a pleasure it would be to kayak, swim, and enjoy lobster rolls together next summer! NHEscape and I live two doors down from one-another (facing Red Hill to the west, so we see the setting sun), and not far from Green's Basin, and we own kayaks. I look forward to getting together, and thanks for your thoughtful invitation! This will be my first Labor Day weekend away from the lake - ever - which is making me very sad. Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll be thinking of those of you are able to be at our beloved lake this weekend. Redwing

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-04-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwing

Dear Lucky1, What a pleasure it would be to kayak, swim, and enjoy lobster rolls together next summer! NHEscape and I live two doors down from one-another (facing Red Hill to the west, so we see the setting sun), and not far from Green's Basin, and we own kayaks. I look forward to getting together, and thanks for your thoughtful invitation! This will be my first Labor Day weekend away from the lake - ever - which is making me very sad. Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll be thinking of those of you are able to be at our beloved lake this weekend. Redwing

The End of The Year Party and Labor Day will not be the same because Redwing will not be here. Redwing will surely be missed!

Lucky1 · 09-04-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwing

Dear Lucky1, What a pleasure it would be to kayak, swim, and enjoy lobster rolls together next summer! NHEscape and I live two doors down from one-another (facing Red Hill to the west, so we see the setting sun), and not far from Green's Basin, and we own kayaks. I look forward to getting together, and thanks for your thoughtful invitation! This will be my first Labor Day weekend away from the lake - ever - which is making me very sad. Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll be thinking of those of you are able to be at our beloved lake this weekend. Redwing

Not to worry.................you can still be somewhere else and have a part of your heart here so you have not really missed this Labor Day at the lake. I have had to miss many Labor Days as I had kids who were off to school and needed to be shopping for clothes and getting books etc. Phew, glad that is behind me.

I am sitting here in the non hurricane sunny Saturday thinking I may take out my kayak. Just got back from a neighbor's and a meeting of our association. Whoops, kind of windy for the kayak. Will see. Don't worry on transporting kayaks for our get together next summer. I have some of the Wilderness Pungos.

Never got a message from Green's Basin Girl but sent her a PM yesterday so hope she got it? I am new to this sort of thing but have certainly been able to receive pm's. I sent GBG one and gave her my email and phone so hope she got it.

Happy Labor Day. I happen to have a brother who joined a gal who had three little ones and is helping raise the gang. Small world as one is a freshman at Yale!! They are a Florida family so do not know the lake. My brother has allergies and doesn't like lakes for breathing. Can't blame him for that. Breathing is a must! Enjoy the day as it is not coming again. Really love the lake and also love this Forum. I found a name for a flatbed tow FROM THE FORUM MEMBERS and will have that done Tuesday. MAB

Lucky1 · 09-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Green's Basin Girl.............Were you able to get my PM? I never got whatever you sent and am not sure that you got the PM yesterday from me?

08-23-2010, 01:10 PM	#1
Jagstersmom Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Copiague, New York Posts: 14 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Psyched for the 21st year in a row Have a great time....we will be coming in September for 2 weeks (our 34th year) always look forward to coming back.....the AAAAHHHH factor. As soon as we walk down to the lake with drinks in hand, we have reached Nirvana! Enjoy your vacation!

08-23-2010, 07:28 PM	#2
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Forum Fest Yes, Lucky 1...... I was with Green's Basin Girl and NHEscape. I am the blonde in the group photo with sunglasses and jeans, standing next to Snappy Lady. Sorry I didn't get to meet you! I had to leave directly from the Forum Fest to drive back to New Haven, which was very sad, indeed, after two glorious weeks at the cottage.

08-24-2010, 07:51 AM	#4
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 555 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	Yup! I agree with all of you! We feel the exact same way. The lake is magic and even when you're away from here, you can feel the magical spell. It's the mountains framing the lake, it's the islands, it's the beauty of the water, it's the woodsy smell in the air, it's the forever rocks, it's the people having so much fun on the lake and yet it's also the calm and peacefulness. What a treasure it is and what a blessing for all of us who love Lake Winni.

08-24-2010, 07:48 PM	#6
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Lake fest What I love about this Winni Forum is that we are all passionate about the lake, which makes us all connected on several levels. Nice to have so much in common with such a special group!

09-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#10
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	A pleasure! Dear Lucky1, What a pleasure it would be to kayak, swim, and enjoy lobster rolls together next summer! NHEscape and I live two doors down from one-another (facing Red Hill to the west, so we see the setting sun), and not far from Green's Basin, and we own kayaks. I look forward to getting together, and thanks for your thoughtful invitation! This will be my first Labor Day weekend away from the lake - ever - which is making me very sad. Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll be thinking of those of you are able to be at our beloved lake this weekend. Redwing

08-24-2010, 12:30 PM	#5
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Redwing and Jeanzb1 started me thinking............ What about Kate Smith's "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain?" How wonderful it is for all of us to see that huge moon over our wonderful lake each summer. And the mountains ARE PURPLE IN WINTER. I never understood the line, "For purple mountains' majesty" until I saw purple mountains out beyond the white snow on the lake. There were no mountains to see from the rental of my youth. But here........they are so magestic. And who can forget the call of the loons? For some reason two swam right into shore and one almost walked in the sand this year. Never had that happen before this summer. And the wonderful bald eagle nest on Blueberry, and then one eagle on the porch roof and another time one on the crab grass. Their wing spread is HUGE. When an eagle flies off, it almost looks like a small plane. Been coming to the lake since I was a small child and it never ceases to amaze, comfort, inspire and delight me.

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08-31-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	"What about Kate Smith's "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain?" How wonderful it is for all of us to see that huge moon over our wonderful lake each summer." Does the sun set behind the red hill?

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09-04-2010, 07:23 PM	#13
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Green's Basin Girl.............Were you able to get my PM? I never got whatever you sent and am not sure that you got the PM yesterday from me?