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08-11-2013, 07:09 PM | #1 |
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Anyone know if Becky's cottage was ever put out this season?
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Didn't see it July 26th.
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So strange you should ask that question. We went by there yesterday and remarked that the cottage was missing. I was going to ask what anyone knew. Anyway, we did not see it.
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I cannot swear to it --- but I am almost positive it was there on Memorial Day.
We also noted it was missing last week when we had guests out .
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Not there Week of July 27 -Aug 3
We paddled out a couple of times to see. Not there.
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Becky's house always come in for the Winter ..... some mysterious "house snatcher" takes it off every year late Sept/ early Oct
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Still no sign of the cottage
We went to breakfast at The Mug in Center Harbor this morning and took another look to see if the cottage was there - nope. Looks like this will be a year without Becky's cottage. If I remember correctly, a few years back it never made an appearance either but then returned the following year.
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Times got rough out on the 'Garden.'...I think the bank took over the little house. It might be on the auction block soon!!
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Sequestration finally hits the lake....no money. Fannie Mae called the loan. EPA also ruled the house non-conforming on an undersized lot too close to a body of water. Shoreland Protection Act kicked in.
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We were so happy to see that the cottage is on Becky's Garden!
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That's good news, we did not see it about 10 days ago.
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Is he house flying the Stars N Stripes for the 4h width bunting around the windows. There was one 4th where the house was decorated. I love showing this landmark to family and friends when they visit.
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excellent now we can bring the little kids over and tell them to look for the mouse family that lives their as we pass by.....
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It's Barbie & Ken's summer home .... and they are never seem to be home as there is never a boat parked at the dock (That's the line we've always used) .
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Barbie's Boat
case you didn't know what it looks like .
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Picture from Forum Photo's a few years back (quite some detail when you get up close). .
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where is Becky's garden again?
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between Two Mile Isl & Black Cat Isl
"smallest island on the Lake"
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Phantom.....
Barbies boat doesnt clearly display reg numbers.....also, I would check the motor may be too big for the boat, it is sitting a little low in the water......lol.
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Becky's house was there yesterday.
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I printed out this "Legend of Becky's Garden" and read it to everyone on board each time we visit it:
from: http://www.nhtourguide.com/legends/beckys_garden.htm Quote:
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To all of you asking, Becky's house did NOT go out at all in 2013! We had it ready but the high water deterred us for so long, that we just didn't do it at all. The good news is that we did get it out a couple weeks ago, so it's on Becky's Garden for 2014 with lots if new little items.
As a possible point of interest, we pay the town of Meredith property taxes on that rock! Weird, but they require taxes and we're happy to own it and put the house out for others to enjoy. Hopefully most know of the folklore that goes with it. 😊 |
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I'm dying to know.....
I cant believe they charge you taxes on a rock!! What is the REAL folklore that goes with it? I'm dying to hear the real story....
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Actually there is a good version of the legend posted earlier by Rich, I believe. The one I use that's out on the island was printed in the Weirs Times as a reprint several years ago. We do actually get charged about $68/yr in taxes by Meredith...they also charge us for Gull Rock which is a trailer island to Two Mile and we affectionately renamed "Time Out" for the grandkids! Neither is inhabitable obviously. We find lots of joy seeing so many kayak, canoe & boat up to Becky's to look... Many additions to it this year as over time the little items rot from being out in all sorts of weather.
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Many thanks to someone who really shows what is is to be a person of lake charm.
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Twomileisland, do you really let Ken and Barbie rent it for a couple of weeks in the summer?
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if you let them rent.....
You should be able to offset that $68......lol.
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LOL is right! And Barbie & Ken are welcome....
Had an Indian squaw and a hula dancer on it for a couple of years. They'd been made for Becky's by a dear friend on Black Cat, Barb Trismen. Problem is very few dolls are made that actually "fit" the scale! It's fun. |
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Twomileisland,
Thanks so much for what you do! But I have to ask, what is the town's reasoning for taxing you on that rock? This makes no sense at all.
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Thank you, thank you for Becky's Garden. My husband and I take our jetski out every year for our annual picture with the house in the background. We were able to do so last week. Your island is one our our lake treasures! |
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For those of us who have not visited Becky's Garden, the above picture puts the size in perspective! Thanks! Going by boat (not jetski) how close can you get to it without taking a huge chance?
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Pretty close....
Ive been up pretty close, with a experienced, trusted spotter, but believe me, it is a very rocky and dangerous area. Surely beautiful though, and def worth a look. Maybe rowing, or a kayak or canoe is a better idea. Lake history at its finest!!
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How did you become owners of a rock? I don't understand? Was it by adverse possession?
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You learn something new every day!! I never had heard of Becky's garden before. And this year we are renting in Center Harbor for the first time, normally we are on the other side of the lake, so now I have something to look forward to trying to find. If I do find it, I'll use my zoom lens on my camera, I have had some bad luck with props
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I think it would look neat if it had a tiny dock with some tiny boats tied up to it.
The little people have to get to the house some how don't they?
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You're right ITD, what was I thinking.
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It would probably also raise the taxes!!
I honestly can't believe that someone is paying taxes on this rock! Is there a true and reasonable explanation as to why Twomileisland is paying even 1 cent a year for taxes on a rock on the lake?
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Perhaps because it's a charted island that someone owns?
According to Lake Winni Historical Society: http://www.lwhs.us/steam-earlysteamboats.htm Quote:
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I bet there isn't enough frontage for even one dock, Rusty. Sorry, not allowed.
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The frontage needed should be scaled to the size of the dock. Shouldn't be an issue. What would be an issue is trying to scale the waves down to size, That little dock would almost always be under water.
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I think a floating dock with a wave attenuator would work.
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Heck, the Meredith assessor page even has a picture of the house on
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Thanks for your wonderful stewardship of Becky's Garden. But watch out!
If the tax man finds out that you have upgraded the house he may pay you a visit! BTW. I noticed that Barbi was driving the boat with Ken just sitting there like a sally man. I think that she should dump that wuss and latch up with GI Joe. Misty Blue |
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Misty --
He was NOT sitting there like a "sally" ...... he was doing the responsible thing !! They had both been over to Braun Bay (a long trip in their small boat) for the day whereupon Ken had too many "refreshments" -- THUS Barbie, infuriated, drove home to Becky's Garden. .
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I love the idea, however, it's difficult enough to get the house out on Becky's Garden and between the weather and wave action, a "dock" would have to be out of the water. I'll think it thru over the off season and who knows what you'll spins in 2015.
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Twomileisland, I was just browsing through the forum and noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.
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