Becky's Garden

baja-mama · 07-19-2012, 03:46 PM

We kayaked to Becky's garden today. We noticed that Becky was no where to be found. It looks like she rented out to Jon (Garfields's owner).

HellRaZoR004 · 07-19-2012, 05:33 PM

That's pretty neat.

NoBozo · 07-19-2012, 06:15 PM

Looks a little tacky to me. But I'm biased. I build "Fine Scale" models. I think previous models of that house were much better. ...less plasticky. NB

Jonas Pilot · 07-19-2012, 06:28 PM

... It should have been upgraded to a Mini McMansion. Everything underneath should have been filled in and the house should have been expanded.

barefootbay · 07-19-2012, 06:52 PM

With wide expanses of lawn right down to the waters edge.

NoBozo · 07-19-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

... It should have been upgraded to a Mini McMansion. Everything underneath should have been filled in and the house should have been expanded.

NO NO NO JP: You have to remeber the "Becky" story. I KNOW you are just kidding. ....Right.....??

NB

NoBozo · 07-19-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

With wide expanses of lawn right down to the waters edge.

And a Cigarette Boat at the dock.....YES..

Nb

Jonas Pilot · 07-19-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

NO NO NO JP: You have to remeber the "Becky" story. I KNOW you are just kidding. ....Right.....??

NB

Sorry NB, It's all in the name of progress.

Jonas Pilot · 07-19-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

With wide expanses of lawn right down to the waters edge.

Don'y worry. If the change of habitat attracts any undesirable creatures we can kill them.

NoBozo · 07-19-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

Sorry NB, It's all in the name of progress.

OMG: Tell me it's NOT gone CONDO JP......

NB

Jonas Pilot · 07-19-2012, 07:17 PM

An early settler of Center Harbor had several daughters, of whom the loveliest was Rebecca. While her sisters were frivolous and spoiled, Rebecca was a model young lady, and she beautified the surroundings of her father's house by her care of her garden, of which she was justly proud. One day her father's cattle escaped, and, before they were noticed, they had laid waste the beautiful garden plot. Rebecca was heartbroken, and her father, by way of consolation, offered her as a gift any one of the numerous islands in the lake which she might care to choose. Her sisters clamored for the same dower, and their father finally consented, giving Becky her first choice. This caused her sisters to be so envious that Becky decided to choose the smallest island she could find, and selected the one which bears her name today, an island that is scarcely more than a bush-covered rock. The other daughters picked out large, verdant islands.

The story of Becky's choice travelled far, as stories will; and a wealthy young farmer in the vicinity became so interested in hearing of the unselfish young maiden that he sought her acquaintance, and, finding her an attractive young lady, wooed and won her for his bride. Thus it was said that Becky's Garden, though the smallest of islands, produced the greatest results. Today, each year, a model house, complete in every detail, is placed on the island to distinguish it as inhabited despite its size-all in memory of the unspoiled Becky.

LtcRJG · 10-11-2015, 05:05 PM

What town is Becky's Garden Island in - Meredith or Moultonboro?

Natt · 10-11-2015, 10:04 PM

Becky's Garden is in Meredith.

07-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
baja-mama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Becky's Garden We kayaked to Becky's garden today. We noticed that Becky was no where to be found. It looks like she rented out to Jon (Garfields's owner). Attached Images

07-19-2012, 06:28 PM	#4
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I agree ... ... It should have been upgraded to a Mini McMansion. Everything underneath should have been filled in and the house should have been expanded.

10-11-2015, 05:05 PM	#12
LtcRJG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salisbury Beach, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Becky's Garden What town is Becky's Garden Island in - Meredith or Moultonboro?

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07-19-2012, 05:33 PM	#2
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	That's pretty neat.

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NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Looks a little tacky to me. But I'm biased. I build "Fine Scale" models. I think previous models of that house were much better. ...less plasticky. NB

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barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 365 Thanks: 65 Thanked 88 Times in 63 Posts	With wide expanses of lawn right down to the waters edge.

07-19-2012, 07:17 PM	#11
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	An early settler of Center Harbor had several daughters, of whom the loveliest was Rebecca. While her sisters were frivolous and spoiled, Rebecca was a model young lady, and she beautified the surroundings of her father's house by her care of her garden, of which she was justly proud. One day her father's cattle escaped, and, before they were noticed, they had laid waste the beautiful garden plot. Rebecca was heartbroken, and her father, by way of consolation, offered her as a gift any one of the numerous islands in the lake which she might care to choose. Her sisters clamored for the same dower, and their father finally consented, giving Becky her first choice. This caused her sisters to be so envious that Becky decided to choose the smallest island she could find, and selected the one which bears her name today, an island that is scarcely more than a bush-covered rock. The other daughters picked out large, verdant islands. The story of Becky's choice travelled far, as stories will; and a wealthy young farmer in the vicinity became so interested in hearing of the unselfish young maiden that he sought her acquaintance, and, finding her an attractive young lady, wooed and won her for his bride. Thus it was said that Becky's Garden, though the smallest of islands, produced the greatest results. Today, each year, a model house, complete in every detail, is placed on the island to distinguish it as inhabited despite its size-all in memory of the unspoiled Becky.

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10-11-2015, 10:04 PM	#13
Natt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 120 Thanks: 125 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts	Becky's Garden is in Meredith.