Winni Christmas Gifts

Just Sold · 12-27-2010, 03:39 PM

What did you receive for a Christmas gift that is Winnipesaukee related?

Myself, I received: Images of America "The Boats and Ports of Lake Winnipesaukee" by Bruce D. Heald. This is a great photo book with lots of historical information about Winni and I am very happy to have received it.

robmac · 12-27-2010, 03:45 PM

I got a gas card for Shep Browns. Can never get to many gallons of gifted gas bring on ice out I'm ready to go.

Jonas Pilot · 12-27-2010, 05:26 PM

My wife received the book "Hungry For Summer" a unique collection of favorite recipes from island residents of Lake Winnipesaukee. It has many, many delicious recipes and dozens of interesting stories about our beautiful lake and island life.

Lakesrider · 12-27-2010, 05:33 PM

Some gift cardsto a few places around the lake. Includiung Lowe's. Skelly's, The North Shore, (I'm really surprised I didn't get any for the VK.)

Hermit Cover · 12-27-2010, 05:34 PM

Can't wait for Summer to start using my Island Recipe Book......What....? I can use it now! Never mind.....

Pineedles · 12-27-2010, 07:54 PM

Winchester 12 ga. light field O/U so I can go pheasant hunting near Winni.

IslandRadio · 12-27-2010, 08:17 PM

Received a Garmin GPS for the boat (boat specific unit) with sonar. Can't wait to try it out! I still need to check and see if the Bizer maps work with this model - the 431s, but it sure looks like a nice unit!

eillac@dow · 12-27-2010, 08:25 PM

Hey there....thanks for the reminder of the "Hungry For Summer" book. Quite a while ago, this book was discussed in one of the threads....so at that time, I went and ordered it.....only to find out that it was out of stock and I think they told me "indefinitely". In any event, I never got it. I wanted it for my Mom. So now I read this thread...and what did I do.....I just ordered it.

I ALMOST paid for 1-2 day shipping...but then I came to my senses....cause 3-5 days "ain't" so bad!

Jonas Pilot · 12-27-2010, 08:59 PM

I think you will be happy with your persistence. It's a great light read and loaded with recipes that look scrumptiliumptios.

camp guy · 12-27-2010, 09:00 PM

My wife surprised me (totally) with an oil painting of the sculpture of a grandfather and grandson eating ice cream in the park next to the Wolfeboro docks. This picture was done by a local Wolfeboro artist who also happens to a friend of ours. Several people had to keep their mouths shut for a long time to keep me in the dark! I love the picture.

I don't have a grandson, but my granddaughter and I eat plenty of ice cream.

iheartloonisland · 12-27-2010, 10:50 PM

my fabulous daughter in law framed a trio of vintage postcards picturing our island. Who could ask for more?

SIKSUKR · 12-28-2010, 01:22 PM

I got a pair of Hotronics battery powered boot heaters.To be fair they are for my ski boots but they could be used to go ice fishing.

winnisummergal · 12-29-2010, 11:37 AM

I got a new laptop & 23" monitor so I can still visit winnipesaukee.com..thanks to the parents!

sawyers_point_girl · 12-29-2010, 12:21 PM

I didn't receive it technically, but we pitched in and gave my mom a Winni themed gift basket for Christmas this year. We put in a bunch of Winni-related stuff including fudge from Straw Cellar, a bottle of wine (w/ a custom Winni label), a gift certificate to Mise en Place, Winni napkins, etc. She loved it!!!

sawyers_point_girl · 12-29-2010, 12:24 PM

P.S. Thanks for the post - these other ideas might come in handy in future years! ;-)

ghfromaltonbay · 12-29-2010, 12:38 PM

Since I received this gift from gtxrider in 2007, no one has given me a better Winni related gift for Christmas. It's still one of my favorites. I do try to add each year to my collection of Hampshire Pewter tree ornaments. Name: gift afghan.jpg
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Shreddy · 12-29-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakesrider

Some gift cardsto a few places around the lake. Includiung Lowe's. Skelly's, The North Shore, (I'm really surprised I didn't get any for the VK.)

I hope you meant The North End as I believe The North Shore is officially out of business.

John A. Birdsall · 12-29-2010, 03:38 PM

My sister gave me a calendar, with many pictures of the Lake and family. The front page is the "Puddy-Tat" pulling me on a surfboard, with one of the few times my dad was driving "his" LOL boat. There were sunsets and other pictures as well. If you want to know she had it made at Walgreens, and it on nice stiff paper.

ghfromaltonbay · 12-29-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall

My sister gave me a calendar, with many pictures of the Lake and family. The front page is the "Puddy-Tat" pulling me on a surfboard, with one of the few times my dad was driving "his" LOL boat. There were sunsets and other pictures as well. If you want to know she had it made at Walgreens, and it on nice stiff paper.

Every year gtxrider gives our mother a photo calendar with 90% of the pictures taken in NH. He has it made up so that the family member with a birthday in a particular month is the subject. He's Mr. May and I'm Miss September. Mom gets it for her Dec. 18th birthday so it's ready for the new year.

12-27-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Winni Christmas Gifts What did you receive for a Christmas gift that is Winnipesaukee related? Myself, I received: Images of America "The Boats and Ports of Lake Winnipesaukee" by Bruce D. Heald. This is a great photo book with lots of historical information about Winni and I am very happy to have received it. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

12-27-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	I got one...too! Can't wait for Summer to start using my Island Recipe Book......What....? I can use it now! Never mind.....

12-27-2010, 09:00 PM	#10
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 299 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	Winni Christmas gifts My wife surprised me (totally) with an oil painting of the sculpture of a grandfather and grandson eating ice cream in the park next to the Wolfeboro docks. This picture was done by a local Wolfeboro artist who also happens to a friend of ours. Several people had to keep their mouths shut for a long time to keep me in the dark! I love the picture. I don't have a grandson, but my granddaughter and I eat plenty of ice cream.

12-27-2010, 10:50 PM	#11
iheartloonisland Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	christmas gift my fabulous daughter in law framed a trio of vintage postcards picturing our island. Who could ask for more?

12-28-2010, 01:22 PM	#12
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I got a pair of Hotronics battery powered boot heaters.To be fair they are for my ski boots but they could be used to go ice fishing. __________________ SIKSUKR

12-27-2010, 03:45 PM	#2
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I got a gas card for Shep Browns. Can never get to many gallons of gifted gas bring on ice out I'm ready to go.

12-27-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
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	My wife received the book "Hungry For Summer" a unique collection of favorite recipes from island residents of Lake Winnipesaukee. It has many, many delicious recipes and dozens of interesting stories about our beautiful lake and island life.

12-27-2010, 05:33 PM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Some gift cardsto a few places around the lake. Includiung Lowe's. Skelly's, The North Shore, (I'm really surprised I didn't get any for the VK.)

12-27-2010, 07:54 PM	#6
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Winchester 12 ga. light field O/U so I can go pheasant hunting near Winni.

12-27-2010, 08:17 PM	#7
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Received a Garmin GPS for the boat (boat specific unit) with sonar. Can't wait to try it out! I still need to check and see if the Bizer maps work with this model - the 431s, but it sure looks like a nice unit!

12-27-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Hey there....thanks for the reminder of the "Hungry For Summer" book. Quite a while ago, this book was discussed in one of the threads....so at that time, I went and ordered it.....only to find out that it was out of stock and I think they told me "indefinitely". In any event, I never got it. I wanted it for my Mom. So now I read this thread...and what did I do.....I just ordered it. I ALMOST paid for 1-2 day shipping...but then I came to my senses....cause 3-5 days "ain't" so bad!

12-27-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
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 think you will be happy with your persistence. It's a great light read and loaded with recipes that look scrumptiliumptios.

12-29-2010, 11:37 AM	#13
winnisummergal Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina and Wolfeboro or Alton Posts: 123 Thanks: 188 Thanked 38 Times in 20 Posts	new laptop I got a new laptop & 23" monitor so I can still visit winnipesaukee.com..thanks to the parents!

12-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#14
sawyers_point_girl Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sawyer Point/Tuftonboro, Bedford/Weymouth, MA Posts: 41 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I didn't receive it technically, but we pitched in and gave my mom a Winni themed gift basket for Christmas this year. We put in a bunch of Winni-related stuff including fudge from Straw Cellar, a bottle of wine (w/ a custom Winni label), a gift certificate to Mise en Place, Winni napkins, etc. She loved it!!!

12-29-2010, 12:24 PM	#15
sawyers_point_girl Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sawyer Point/Tuftonboro, Bedford/Weymouth, MA Posts: 41 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	P.S. Thanks for the post - these other ideas might come in handy in future years! ;-)

12-29-2010, 12:38 PM	#16
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Christmas 2007 Since I received this gift from gtxrider in 2007, no one has given me a better Winni related gift for Christmas. It's still one of my favorites. I do try to add each year to my collection of Hampshire Pewter tree ornaments.

12-29-2010, 03:38 PM	#18
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	gift My sister gave me a calendar, with many pictures of the Lake and family. The front page is the "Puddy-Tat" pulling me on a surfboard, with one of the few times my dad was driving "his" LOL boat. There were sunsets and other pictures as well. If you want to know she had it made at Walgreens, and it on nice stiff paper.