half day vacation in wolfeboro nh priceless
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I encourage you to take the time to be with each of your kids individually so they can have their own personal memory with you that will last forever, won’t you? Now I am over 20,152 days old. Experiencing such a lifelong memory generated by a half day impromptu vacation with my daughter—simply priceless.TRANSCRIPT
The New Hampshire State of MineReal Life and Real Estate with Michael Travis
This Half Day Vacation will Last a Lifetime
The New Hampshire State of MineThe New Hampshire State of MineReal Life and Real Estate in the Granite State with Michael Travis
Life from a Rented Jet ski with my Daughter
A half day impromptu vacation with my daughter began on a
supply run, to rented jet skis and ended at Piping Rock Resort
in #Wolfeboro. The fond memories will never end.
I’m in the business of helping people —to buy or sell a
home and way more. With our office located in the heart of
downtown Wolfeboro, and the rush of summer visitors in town
(and the hoards at the Bailey Bubble) people are constantly
streaming through our doors to ask about things to do, places
to go, people to see, restaurants
to try-and asking some of the
strangest questions one can
imagine.
So my daughter Mariella de-
cided to make her first solo road
trip since graduating high school
in Rockport MA to come to
Wolfeboro. Now it was my turn to
do the things I have only recom-
mended others to do. Only the
pressure was on since it involves
also creating a fond memory for
father and daughter.
Like any vacation plan, it
started with a need for supplies,
which in my case included every-
thing—- food, tooth brush, water
shoes, a bathing suit, things to do, and a place to stay for the
night.
First I made a reservation at Wolfeboro Jet Ski Rentals
which meant Mariella and I had to first read the 68 page
“Boater’s Guide of New Hampshire on the Rules of Boating.
Like any visiting NH guest without a boat license, we had to
take a 25 question test to get a 14 day license. Even though
I learned to drive a boat long before I learned to drive a car, I
still had a lot to learn. I really do not like taking tests and my
daughter has had plenty of test taking skills gained in her sen-
ior year. Of course all her grades began with the letter “A”. And
yes she did better than me.
To prepare us for the big
test, we had to have her favorite
brain food of Crepes at Seven
Suns Coffee & Tea Then off to
Bootleggers on North Main
Street where we found a good se-
lection of water shoes at a good
price. My black leather shoes just
would not suffice on the lake—
and I didn't want to look like my
Dad when he went to a “Poor
Taste Party” wearing lime green
shorts, long brown socks and
black leather wingtips that would
be allowed at the worst public
golf course.
Then we went next door to
Dive #Winnipesaukee for a suit
and sun screen. The cool glasses were tempting. Actually there
was a lot in there to “Must Have” Back to Bailey Bubble for
that pre Jet Ski Soft Serve Ice cream. Hunters for a small stash
of pretzels and water for the ride.
This Half Day Vacation will Last a Lifetime
Mariella’s Half Day on Lake Winnipesaukee
Michael Travis, Estate Agent • PO Box 510 • Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 • USA +1-603-303-2599 •WaterfrontAgent.com
Now facing the computer screen to take the 25 question
boat licensing test. (There are 55 different versions of this test)
First my daughter goes. I mean she hardly looked at the book.
She passes with flying colors. Then I take it- and I pass—no fly-
ing colors.
We get suited up in the provided life jackets. and off we
went off for two hours on a speedy Jet ski.. We went past all
the great land marks on the lake, past fellow Michigan Man
#Mitt #Romney 3 bay boat house, the part of the lake where
the boat crash scene in On Golden Pond was filmed, clients
estates on Springfield Point, Pipers Point, Sinclair Lane, Tran-
quility Lane, Mountain Views, Sewall Road, Rattlesnake Is-
land, and many more. The day was perfect. The water was
smooth. the Sky was blue. The Mount Washington and the
Millie B pass us.
As fast as it seemed we were going on the jet ski, life just
seemed to slow down. After being out on the water for two
hours, our smiles were wide, our feet were wet, our faces a bit
more red—or in my daughter’s case tan. I’m sure my face
looked redder because my hair looked blonder (which is a
way of saying that my grey hair got whiter.)
Seeing the exquisite estates that dot the
shores from the water gives a whole new perspec-
tive. Being on a small watercraft on a 44,000 acre
lake surrounded by mountain views and islands
humbles your existence on this piece of paradise.
Now a trip and Harvest Market for fresh food for
dinner and breakfast.
And off to Piping Rock in Wolfeboro. This is one
of our company’s listings handling all the rentals
and many of the properties for sale. We stayed in
one of the cabins with water views. We went to the
groomed beach and sat as the loons started their
evening calls and the sun started its evening orange glowing
decent down behind the silhouetted trees in the distance
Home cooking in our wood paneled temporary home was
oh so nice. A comfortable sleep only enhanced by the sounds
of some loons. Again waking up with the smell of bacon and
eggs and fresh fruit for breakfast.
My daughter then went off to continue her road trip to
surprise her wonderful boyfriend who is working in Maine.
Wolfeboro, the Lakes Region--and really New Hampshire
-- has it all. Things to do. Places to go, People to see, and the
best that Mother Nature can provide. So much can be packed
into a half day. Living in a place people vacation is a year
round benefit.
I encourage you to take the time to be with each of your
kids individually so they can have their own personal memory
with you that will last forever, won’t you?
Now I am over 20,152 days old. Experiencing such a life
long memory generated by a half day impromptu vacation
with my daughter—simply priceless.
Supplies for the Lake Trip
Baileys Bubble5 Railroad Avenue
Wolfeboro, NH 03894(603) 569-3612
www.baileysbubble.com
Bootleggers2 N Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894www.bootleggersfootwear.com
603-569-3560
Dive Winnipesaukee4 N Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894www.divewinnipesaukee.com
603-569-8080
Harvest Market36 Center Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894www.MyHarvestMarket.com
603-569-8944
Hunter’s Shop ’n Save60 S Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894www.huntersshopnsave.com
603-569-4755
Piping Rock ResortNorth Main Street, Wolfeboro
www.LakeRentalsNH.com603-515-9473
Rite Aid50 South Main StreetWolfeboro, NH 03894www.riteaid.com603-569-3348
Seven Suns Coffee & Tea21 Railroad Avenue Wolfeboro,NH 03894www.sevensunscoffee.com603-515-1010
Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce2 Central Avenue Wolfeboro, NH 03894www.wolfeborochamber.com603-569-2200
Wolfeboro Jet-Ski Rentals32 Central AvenueWolfeboro, NH 03894www.wolfeborojetski.com603-630-6219
Prudential Spencer Hughes RE22 South MainWolfeboro, NH 03894www.SpencerHughes.co,603-569-6060
Michael Travis REALTORwww.WaterfrontAgent.com603-303-2599