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