Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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A One on One Interview with Our Own – Karen Walsh!
We thought we'd ask a few probing questions each week of our agents. This one is with Karen Walsh, who works out of our Plymouth office. Our roving reporter Elspeth asked the questions:
What is your favorite restaurant in the area? Six Burner Bistro - South Main Street in Plymouth!
The person that influenced you the most? My Mom
What are you most proud of? My Daughter!
What is your favorite thing to cook? Anything and everything! Pies are... 27
The Loons of Forest Lake
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Loons on Forest Lake[/caption]
One of the best things about living in the North Country is being able to enjoy Forest Lake State Park. The park, which is located in Coos County, was created in 1935. It is "shared" by both Dalton and Whitefield and is open to the public for their recreation. The Park is made up of 396 acres with a water surface of 196 acres, it is a shimmering freshwater lake with an average depth of 10 feet.
You can be on the lake and the surface literally looks like glass. The lake can be explored by boat, canoe or my personal favorite is by kayak. Wildlife may appear at any time, as deer frequent the park forests and birds nest in the trees. Surrounded by mountains, it...
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A One on One Interview with Our Own – Mary Menzies!
This week we thought we'd ask a few probing questions of a staff member. This one is with Mary Menzies, who works out of our Franconia office. Our roving reporter Elspeth asked the questions:
I am currently reading? Any mystery. I sometimes have two or three books going at once, but I'm an addict – if I have a book I have to read it! No self-control or moderation.
What is your favorite restaurant in the area? My very favorite is the Sugar Hill Inn. They have delicious food in an elegant atmosphere. This is our g... 17
A Chat With Our Home Seller in Thornton NH
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89 Sullivan Drive in Thornton NH[/caption]
**Update: We are sorry, this fine home has been purchased by a new owner, but we have others! Check out our newest listings from the past 30 days.
We are pleased to bring a new feature to our blog, a chat with one of our current sellers of 89 Sullivan Drive in Thornton NH. To get a sense of what is like to live in Thornton NH, we asked a few...15
Northern Pass Continues to Try to Buy the North Country's Legacy
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Franconia Notch State Park[/caption]
One of my favorite memories of growing up as a youngster in New Hampshire was making a business trip with my father when he was a fire insurance engineer. His assignment was to inspect the buildings at the top of Mt. Washington. I can remember stopping for lunch in Franconia Notch and saying hi to The Old Man of the Mountain. I can remember looking...