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Summer at The Lakes In New Hampshire

With only a few short months to swim, boat, vacation and enjoy the warmth up here in New Hampshire, the lakeside communities get filled up and busy quickly.
The photo below was taken a few years ago near the docks in Meredith on Lake Winnipesaukee. (Aerial view to the right.)
My “New England” blog is suppose to have photos of this area of the country, but I have been remiss in providing them. I’ve become caught up in moving and home improvements and haven’t ventured out anywhere.
So the photo is old, but I’ll bet that the Lakes Region will be jumping soon if it’s not already.
When my son comes to visit this summer, I want to take him out on the MS Mount Washington – the boat that cruises the big Lake Winni.
I hope to begin living like normal people this year and actually take a break and much needed vacation time for myself. Then I will have some New England photos to share here.

My Trip to Holderness and The Manor on Golden Pond (newenglandsnarrowroad.wordpress.com)
Lake Winnipesaukee Has Earliest ‘Ice-Out’ Ever (boston.cbslocal.com)
Mother’s Day Cruise Kicks off M/S Mount Washington’s 140th Cruise Season (thetipsheet.typepad.com)
Family Friendly Day Trip to Ruggles Mine in New Hampshire (newenglandsnarrowroad.wordpress.com)

Family Friendly Day Trip to Ruggles Mine in New Hampshire

If you are one of the many people who are looking for New England day trips for the family, you might consider Ruggles Mine.

I’ve been there twice. The first time was on a field trip with my son’s school class and we went back again the following summer with the family.

Located in Grafton, NH, this unusual tourist attraction is fun for anyone who loves being outdoors with the added plus of collecting rocks and minerals. It is a wonderful place for kids to explore.

Ruggles Mine opens in May and is in the central western area of the state on top of Isinglass Mountain, but it’s not a terribly steep drive. I love the history of the mine which was kept a secret for years by Mr. Ruggles who discovered a wealth of mica on his property. Today you will still find load of mica there and can take it home with you!

Ruggles Mine tourist attraction — Inside Ruggles Mine

College Graduation Ceremony in Manchester, NH

Hesser College graduation — Graduation Ceremony at the Verizon Center, Manchester, NH

Last weekend we attended my daughter’s college graduation ceremony. She and almost 700 other people received their diplomas from Hesser College. The ceremony took place in Manchester, New Hampshire on a gorgeous, sunny day.

Parking is very limited so we parked a few streets away from the building at a metered space which was an excellent idea. Then we made a quick get-away after the three hour long ceremony.

My daughter’s name was near the beginning and then we simply sat and waited through the next 600+ names afterward!

Graduation ceremonies have not changed much. Eye strain from searching for your kid when they all look so much alike. And lots of sitting and waiting.

With a B.A. degree in criminal justice, now she will have new and better job opportunities along with all those college bills to pay!

couple walking after graduation — A new phase in life for my little girl.

Mountain Lion Spotted Near Manchester, NH School (boston.cbslocal.com)

The Jack-In-The-Pulpit Plant I Found

jack in the pulpit flower — Jack in the Pulpit

As I was weeding the side garden that holds my day lilies I noticed this odd plant and knew at once that it was a Jack-in-the-pulpit. It was growing in the tall grass and weeds at the edge of the woods, but in my yard.

I had seen one before when I took a walk at my old place. It was growing next to a stone wall and I wanted a photo of it, but the next time I went walking and took my camera, the plant was gone. I suspect that someone – or maybe an animal – dug it up. I rarely see them, but I don’t know how rare they really are. So I was disappointed, but now I have found another and it’s close by!

So here are my photos of the Jack-in-the-pulpit plant.