Nostalgic Experiences Still To Be Had

[Descant]

Many many memories that can't be "legally" duplicated e.g. spending the night on the boat at public docks, Weirs, Wolfeboro, etc. Miss Winnipesaukee is no longer in business, nor the speed bats in Alton Bay, but you can still get an antique speed boat ride on the Millie B (Wolfeboro) and Miss Lauren (Weirs). Friends on the Forum will let you tie up so you can climb Rattlesnake Island. Members can use the LRCT dock; same with Stonedam Island. I learned to ski jump in Paugus Bay. Perhaps the Abenaki Club will set you up in Back Bay? It's still amusing to watch amateurs launch and retrieve their boats. Tourist attractions haven't changed much, Castle in the Clouds, Winnipesaukee RR, ride to the top of Gunstock? Here's one just for Think: We used to get 3-4 boats together and cruise to Hanson Cove after Labor Day, and swim/picnic at the summer camp dock. Lake challenges: Set up your own marathon and ski from say, Eagle Island, around Diamond, around Parker, and return. Wear a blindfold, ride someplace for say, 45 minutes, and see if you know where you are. Or where the nearest ice cream stand is.

[Mr. V]

The Army / Navy surplus store in downtown Laconia.

Penny candy.

Ice cream at Sawyers.

Blue berries on Mt. Major.

[TomC]

A little farther afield, but: Clarks Trading Post...

[RUGMAN]

Now the city wants to change the historic nature at the weirs and allow a casino to operate.a proposed zoning change could allow a casino. what happens to the veteran homes built in 1878. Terrible idea to allow this to happen.

[NHskier]

I remember vacationing at the Weirs for a couple years as a kid, close to 60 years ago. Of course the arcades and pier stand out, but I also recall my father having to pay for us to go onto the beach.

[BroadHopper]

Great one! I can add jumping off the Weirs Bridge, Marathon water ski racing, various rope swings around the lake, jumping off the roof at Irwin's Pier. The marine patrol boats back in the days were slow! Having them chase you was an adrenaline rush! Don't forget the offshore races and the parties!

Originally Posted by Descant

Many many memories that can't be "legally" duplicated e.g. spending the night on the boat at public docks, Weirs, Wolfeboro, etc. Miss Winnipesaukee is no longer in business, nor the speed bats in Alton Bay, but you can still get an antique speed boat ride on the Millie B (Wolfeboro) and Miss Lauren (Weirs). Friends on the Forum will let you tie up so you can climb Rattlesnake Island. Members can use the LRCT dock; same with Stonedam Island. I learned to ski jump in Paugus Bay. Perhaps the Abenaki Club will set you up in Back Bay? It's still amusing to watch amateurs launch and retrieve their boats. Tourist attractions haven't changed much, Castle in the Clouds, Winnipesaukee RR, ride to the top of Gunstock? Here's one just for Think: We used to get 3-4 boats together and cruise to Hanson Cove after Labor Day, and swim/picnic at the summer camp dock. Lake challenges: Set up your own marathon and ski from say, Eagle Island, around Diamond, around Parker, and return. Wear a blindfold, ride someplace for say, 45 minutes, and see if you know where you are. Or where the nearest ice cream stand is.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Great one! I can add jumping off the Weirs Bridge, Marathon water ski racing, various rope swings around the lake, jumping off the roof at Irwin's Pier. The marine patrol boats back in the days were slow! Having them chase you was an adrenaline rush! Don't forget the offshore races and the parties!

We had two years before the nearest rope swing to us was removed. I don't know that there are any left?

There are still rocks and cliffs, though!

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[Biggd]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

We had two years before the nearest rope swing to us was removed. I don't know that there are any left?

There are still rocks and cliffs, though!

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We had one on Waukewan when I first purchased 10 years ago but the land changed ownership, and the tree was cut down. I'm sure it's a liability today with all the lawyers advertising to sue for everything now.