Bartlett & Jackson NH Real Estate Update

RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!

No doubt about it. June & July have been wet in northern New Hampshire.

June had over 7 inches of rain fall and only one day of full sunshine. The average for June is 4.06 inches.

July has started off with a bang, or maybe a drizzle, also. In just 9 days we have had 3.65 inches. We were lucky to have had a brief break in the rain on July 4th as if on cue by the local Chamber of Commerces.

Black Bear Realty www.Black-Bear-Realty.com handed out over 600 American flags at the Bartlett parade and we were also proud to sponsor the Fireworks in Jackson Village.

Gardeners have had a terrible time getting anything to grow except for a huge crop of slugs.

The local rivers are swollen and unsafe for swimming or canoeing. Outfitter who rent canoes on the Saco have had to spend more time keeping people out of the river than helping them get in.

Even Storyland's new owners can't handle the rain. Instead of just shutting down some of the rides this week they just shut the whole park down. I remember one of my best days at Storyland with the boys was on a rainy day when the crowds were thin, the lines were short and no one minded getting wet over and over again on the Bamboo Chutes. Santa's Village in Jefferson handed out free ponchos. "we only close rides for a few minutes because of lighting or a huge downpour." Said Bruce Hicks; Santa's Village's Marketing Elf, "If someone's not open, it ruins people's vacations."

But, maybe the worst is behind us! This morning we woke up to beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine.

So, dry out your hiking shoes and enjoy the day!

Oh, by the way, if you are looking to buy a condo, vacation home or retirement property in the White Mountains call us at Black Bear Realty and we will show you the best properties and especially the ones with dry basements!

Black Bear Realty 603-383-8080