Moving is a BIG deal. It's stressful yet exciting! You're eager but have trepidation!
Well if you are reading this Blog chances are you've already decided on New Hampshire and chances are better still that you are looking at Concord!
If that's the case...hopefully this Blog (and those to come) will help ease you into your new surroundings. Help it all feel familiar, allow you feel like you already live here! And believe me, this is a great place to live!
I'm going to introduce you to some of the local people and businesses that make Concord special. And when you get here....be sure to say Hi! You'll be glad you did!
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PUPPY LOVE
Meet Gretchen Peters-
Gretchen and her Hot Dog Stand, Puppy Love are a familiar sight around Concord!
The Peters Family started their business 30 years ago and it's still going strong.
Puppy Love was named 2004 NH Magazine's Best Hot Dog Stand
While I was talking to Gretchen several people 
stopped for a dog. Gretchen knew them all by name.
Somthing tells me you'd feel right at home at Puppy Love.
The stand is open Monday thru Saturday from 10:30 to 3:00. It's open year round right there on Main Street (in Winter near the taxi stand!)...just look for the Bright Umbrella!
Be sure to tell Gretchen I sent you!
CITY SERVANT
Meet Paul Garland-
Paul works for the City of Concord.
Paul is in charge of maintenance and is responsible for making sure all the meters are working properly.
Paul is always gracious about answering questions from tourists or giving directions.
He is a familiar sight around and about downtown and is "Head and Shoulders" above the rest!
FLORA'S HAIR SALON 
Meet George Kapos-
George owns and operates Flora's Hair Salon located at 239 Loudon Road on "The Heights"and a second Salon at 108 Fisherville Road.
George and his mother Flora (yes there really is a Flora) are a well known local business and are very involved in local fundraisers and worthy causes!(They also do a great hair cut!)
When not busy running running his business 
....George is running the roads and maybe even a little "off road". He can easily be spotted in his very identifiable vehicle!
If you see the Hummer....say Hi for me!
COOL MOOSE CREAMERY
Meet Jim Lupien
Jim is the owner operator of The Cool Moose Creamery at 62 N Main Street. The Cool Moose is one of Concords newest establishments! A treat for the eyes as well as the tummy! There is even a "bar" to sit at and enjoy your treat of choice.
This is the Moose Car. It definitely 
gets noticed!
If you look really carefully you may spot Jim in the drivers seat!
Stop in and say Hi! Word has it they accept NH Highway Department Toll Tokens!
(Preferred View??)
5/17/10 I am sad to report that the COOL MOOSE has closed!!
I hope you have enjoyed "Meeting The Neighbors" . There will be more introductions in the near future!
Meanwhile if you have any questions or suggestions...give me a call! I love being Neighborly!
Concord, NH-A Main Street Community and a friendly place to live!
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Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Homequest Real Estate, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
Joan Publishes a monthly Newsletter "Food For Thought" under the pen name Realtor Sherpa.
(Joan also answers to Miz Maven and Miss Joni.)
Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
"I love what I do, and it shows in how I do it"
Having crossed over to the "other side of Middle Age" herself....Joan is an ongoing source of information about local programs, facilities and issues specific to her peers!
Livin' the Life...and Ridin' the Wave
Great idea for a post! I loved it. Maybe someday I can visit!
Thanks Cindy...I'm going to try and do it a couple of times a month!
It was fun, and I got to meet some new people!
Why thank you Gary!! And thanks for some great new ideas...I'll try all of them!
Stay tuned for the next installment....
Joan - Wonderful idea! I will use for my area.
Congrats on being chosen for the top 25 posts this week!
Hi Joan - what a fun post and I love this idea of going to businesses like this and highlighting them in your posts. I'm in Concord several times a month, and I'm going to go find that Puppy Love stand - love a good hot dog. And Cool Moose Creamery sounds yummy, too. All these years that I've been going to NHAR for all kinds of meetings and I've never heard anyone mention either of these two places..... Thanks for telling us about them!
Congrats on the Week in Review feature!
Ann
Paula...thanks again for stopping by and for the heads up on the Feature. I wasn't on here yesterday so had no idea!
I hope you have great luck with it in your area! So far folks heave been very receptive....and a little excited!
Hey Thanks Ann...it was fun to do.
Do stop by and mention that you saw it on here! They would be so excited!
I'm already trying to line up people for the next one!
Lysa...now you've given me an idea...I'll have to talk to my Vet!!
Thanks for stopping in again...god to see you
Sue...It's a Cool Place!! yuck,yuck