The Last LRP Litter pick up of the season

It’s that time again: The Last LRP Litter pick up of the season. Yay!

We’ll meet behind Shooter’s on DW Highway in Belmont at 9:00 AM this Sunday, October 29, 2023.

I’ll have trash bags and vests. Bring your own reacher and gloves.

If you wish, please join us for breakfast at Deja Vu Cafe on Court Street in Laconia at 8:00 Am for breakfast. If not, see you behind Shooter’s.

Fun at Funspot!

“Please join us liberty folks at Funspot, which is known as the “Largest Arcade in the World,” on Sunday, October 8. It is located at 579 Endicott Street North in Laconia.

We will be upstairs at the picnic tables by the bowling alley starting at noon. The tables could only be booked for 2 hours, but us liberty folks tend to linger when the gab gets going, so we should be around until at least 3:00.

There are plenty of activities for the kids and the young-at-heart. Pizza will be provided. Hosted by Independence Realty Group as part of the fall activities planned around the Columbus Day Week-End by the Free State Project.

Hope to see you there!”

January’s Meet-Up

🎼Here we go again,
Lookin’ for a place to have our monthly meet-up.
(Apologies to Dolly Parton.)

Daniel Guzman reached out to Mike Sylvia with this suggestion for our monthly meet-up: El Tequila Mexican Restaurant in Gilford. It in the Walmart plaza at 1458 Lakeshore Drive.

Dan spoke to someone there about our group and was informed that they have a side space for us to meet. There is room for more than 20 people in this space with tables and chairs as well as booths.

It seems quieter than Shooter’s (sorry to be selfish), they have reasonably priced lunch specials. The menu is on their Facebook page (below). Oh, lest I forget, they have Coca Cola products! Molly and I ate lunch there today. We enjoyed our meals.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077112210583&sk=menu

And so, this month’s meet-up is Saturday, January 21st from 12:00 – when we’re done.

As always, I welcome / encourage / request / beg for feedback.

Rick

Future Monthly Meet-ups

Guess who?

(Who peeked?)

Alrighty, while there were some bumps in the road for our foray at Ellacoya Barn & Grill (e.g., not enough space for us and it looks like Glen & Tony left), I thought that it had potential.

Well, it doesn’t.

The manager, Michele, checked with the owner. He is unwilling to make reservations without real numbers every time.

I was unable to find another place who would let us wing it.

It seems unfair to keeping switching month to month.

I got negative comments about the cost of the food at Patrick’s

So, with the power vested in me by my cat (he swears that it’s legit), we will be moving back to [loud] Shooter’s in Belmont.

Hopefully, the ability for people to come and go as they please will outweigh the negatives (e.g., the noise).

Next meet-up will be Saturday, December 17th at noon.

In liberty,

Rick

November meet-up location

Hello again Porcupines,

While I have received only a few replies, including yea and nay for Ellacoya Barn & Grill, 2667 Lake Shore Road, Gilford, we going to try it this month.

Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:30-ish. My understanding is that we’ll be upstairs to have our own space.

If you attend, please give me some feedback.

If anyone has another suggestion, let me know.

If the majority wants to go back to Shooter’s we can do that.

If there is enough of a split, we can alternate. Shooter’s is just open. We would need to reserve Ellacoya.

Hope to see folks this Saturday.

Rick

Monthly meet-up suggestion

Hello again, Porcupines,

Continuing our search for a new meet-up destination, someone suggested the Ellacoya Barn and Grill in Gilford. ( https://www.barnandgrille.com )

I spoke with the manager, Michele, and explained that we typically get between 10 and 20 folks. While she [obviously] would prefer to know the exact number, we never know who will show up.

If enough people want to try it, I will arrange it for the 19th.

Lemme know.

Rick

Monthly meet-up Issue

Hello Porcupines.

Well, our victory was short-lived—metaphorically speaking.

The New Hong Kong Buffet is closed and the space is posted for lease.

Thoughts?

Back to Shooter’s?

Try T-Bones?

Try Patrick’s again (I recall that folks thought that it was pricey.)

Lemme know what you think. The 3rd Saturday will be here before we know it.

Rick

Fun gathering at Funspot in Laconia

Sunday, October 9–Fun gathering at Funspot in Laconia.  Here are the details: Sun, October 9, 12pm – 3pm
WhereFunspot, 579 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246, USA (map)
DescriptionCome join The Liberty Folks for a few fun hours at Funspot. Funspot is called the largest arcade in the world. Plenty of games for the kids, and the adults can sit around and eat and gab about liberty, politics, philosophy, or whatever they want. We will be at the picnic tables upstairs near the bowling alley. We don’t have horns and we are a friendly bunch!

Liberty Hike on Lonesome Lake Trail

Saturday, October 8–Liberty Hike on Lonesome Lake Trail.  Lonesome Lake Trail is a steady incline hike, but worth it to see the beautiful Lonesome Lake. This is a 3.1-mile loop trail in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire.Views of the Franconia Ridge can be seen on the way to the lake and most of the way is shaded. You will cross several small tributaries of the Pemigewasset River and then start to approach the first of three long switchbacks. Along the lake, the trail is grassy and easy-going. At the lake is the AMC Lonesome Lake Hut. There are also snacks to purchase and restrooms for public use. Hike will begin at 10:00AM. Please try to arrive at the Lafayette Place Campground/Lonesome Lake Trailhead parking lot 10 minutes prior to start time. Hike will be led by Derek Proulx: (603)965-6015 derek.proulx1815@gmail.com.

Another meet-up

DENNIS HAS REQUESTED A DELAY.

MEETING TIME CHANGED TO BETWEEN 5:30 AND 6:00 PM.

SORRY AGAIN.

 

Greeting LRP-ers,

Sorry about the short notice.

Dennis Pratt is running a Fall Foliage in the Mountains this Friday, Sept 23, and he would like his guests to be able to chat with some of our Lakes Regions Porcupine.

It was supposed to get onto the FSP calendar. The best plans of mice and men, etc..

To that end, they will be dining (early) at our usual meet-up spot, the Hong Kong Buffet in Belmont at 5:00 PM. (Yes, I know, we just met 2 days ago.)

If you can make it, I’m sure that Dennis will be glad that you did.

Rick