[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by sevdie

Good post. I agree with your points. Where in Florida are you? I visited St. Petersburg and it was beautiful. Anyway, I live in the midwest now and have the same issues you talk about in this post. Because if that I am looking to relocate back to my native east coast...hopefully CT. When I think of CT though, I still think of a bunch of rich people...that's the main stereotype caught up in my head (I know it isn't true). Peace!

Rich People in Connecticut? There are many- but many working class folks, those who have fallen between the cracks and others struggling.

Connecticut has many well off people to be sure- but many others hanging on by the thread of their old clothes.

[FLsuxsendmeback]

Originally Posted by sevdie

Good post. I agree with your points. Where in Florida are you? I visited St. Petersburg and it was beautiful. Anyway, I live in the midwest now and have the same issues you talk about in this post. Because if that I am looking to relocate back to my native east coast...hopefully CT. When I think of CT though, I still think of a bunch of rich people...that's the main stereotype caught up in my head (I know it isn't true). Peace!

U didnt seem to agree with my previous post on religion so i guess this kinda made up for it i better get some possitive rep from u haha jk.

I wanna move back mostly bc its just too hot down here u can always put on more clothes but taking too many off is illegal lol. Its just so material and packaged here i need a little more diversity in my life. I think maybe when i get old this will be a great place for me.

[sevdie]

Originally Posted by FLsuxsendmeback

U didnt seem to agree with my previous post on religion so i guess this kinda made up for it i better get some possitive rep from u haha jk.

I wanna move back mostly bc its just too hot down here u can always put on more clothes but taking too many off is illegal lol. Its just so material and packaged here i need a little more diversity in my life. I think maybe when i get old this will be a great place for me.

LOL. FLsuxsendmeback Peace. I love the winter time so CT wouldn't bother me. And it's easier for me to stay warm than to stay cool. It's funny that you should say that you want back to CT because of diversity. Another stereotype out there is that CT is not diverse at all. Every time I tell someone new that I want to move there I get the same response "you'll be the only one", etc. Good grief. Steroetypes all over the place. LOL

[Nani110]

In my imagination, I thought of beauty and all the things that Christmas in Connecticut conjures. I was a little disappointed when I visited the Hartford area because it basically looks like where I live now. Small towns like Vernon remind me of towns in western PA....which is not a bad thing....it just wasn't what I'd pictured. The houses are just like those in the midwest. Home Depots look the same. Busy roads and interstates are about the same. I didn't see the "Christmas in CT" I imagined but that's OK.

As for stereotypes about people...I've never really had any. The people I've met so far have been quite nice and helpful. I'm hoping when we decide on a neighborhood that people will be friendly but I'm sure they will.

There are stereotypes no matter where you go but the one place that was exactly like I'd imagined was Luxembourg. Just like a postcard!

[sevdie]

Oh! Luxembourg! I bet it is beautiful. I heard it was one of the best countries to live in. I would love to visit Belgium and Luxembourg. I know what you mean about the "postcard" look of CT. I've imagined it too.

[ctgirl36]

I grew up in NY and moved to Southbury, CT 9 years ago. I found the posts on stereotypes about CT interesting! I know that stereotypes are largely based on what is portrayed through all types of media. However, many stereotypes about CT and the NY Metro area are annoying. My husband and I travel alot and when people learn we are from CT (and origianlly NY) they automatically assume you are cold hearted, unfriendly and obnoxious. Also, people ALWAYS say, "How can you live up there when it is so cold? They have visions that we live in darkness, gloom and snow most of the year. People from warmer climates don't understand that most people I know from the Northeast prefer the change in seasons and the beauty it brings. If it was always sunny and warm and things looked the same I would be bored. It is nice to experience different seasonal activities. I remember when visiting Austin, TX a man asked where I was from and I told him CT and he said, "Oh I am so sorry". I said what for? He couldn't understand why anyone would want to live in such a cold climate. Again....do we live in the North Pole??? I told him not to be sorry because I love the area I live in and would never move! I thought it was rude for someone to say something like that.

CT is a beautiful state with, believe it or not, alot of diversity! Not just with its people but its towns. There are beautiful shoreline beach towns and picture perfect postcard towns in Western CT. The person who posted that they were disappointed in their vision of Ct "postcard towns" should definately visit....Woodbury, Roxbury, Washington, Southbury, Litchfield etc. They are loaded with New England charm. Each day I drive around I never get tired of the Historical colonial homes, horse farms, antique shops, open space, etc. What I also like about Ct..especially Western CT is that the towns do not over commericalize. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of stores, resaturants, etc. but people find it important to keep the buildings with the charm of its history. They don't just slap up brick buildings and slap a Starbucks sign on the outside. The archictecture stays true to the era. Basically, I love CT because it embraces the past but is modernized.

As far as people thinking you are snotty and unfriendly. I find it the complete opposite. People say hello, smile and are friendly in stores and when out and about. I also do not find people in different parts of the country any more friendly than people in CT.

CT really emphasizes the importance of community and living a great quality of life. It is a wonderful place to raise a family. We are close to NYC and Boston so you are able to experience culture and nightlife yet you can come home to the country, suburbs, smaller cities. It truly is the best of both worlds! You can spend your summers at the beach, go hiking in the mountains, sail or cruise the CT River. There are SO many state parks! CT has excellent schools and universities.

CT DEFINATELY boasts alot of wealthy people and wealthy towns. I do agree with another person who felt that there are many wealthy towns that are right next to cities that have people who are struggling. There truly is a stark contrast within just a few miles. I know many of the schools and organizations reach out to these towns to help support them.

On a downside..it is VERY expensive to live here. Which is true for anywhere in the New York Metro Area and the Boston Metro area. It amazes me how much cheaper homes and overall living is once you leave our area. However, it is location, location, location!! It is the price you pay for having most things within reach of your home. We also get ripped off on gas too!!

I feel people should not place stereotypes on any part of the country. We really are not all that different if people would just let go of the labels. Lets not knock where anyone is from and just be proud to be Americans!!

ANYWAY....I truly can't say enough great things about this fine state and its people.

As the motto says, Come visit CT....We are full of surprises!!

[skytrekker]

Ctgirl36

thanks for the fine post-3 rep points for you!

[FLsuxsendmeback]

Originally Posted by ctgirl36

I grew up in NY and moved to Southbury, CT 9 years ago. I found the posts on stereotypes about CT interesting! I know that stereotypes are largely based on what is portrayed through all types of media. However, many stereotypes about CT and the NY Metro area are annoying. My husband and I travel alot and when people learn we are from CT (and origianlly NY) they automatically assume you are cold hearted, unfriendly and obnoxious. Also, people ALWAYS say, "How can you live up there when it is so cold? They have visions that we live in darkness, gloom and snow most of the year. People from warmer climates don't understand that most people I know from the Northeast prefer the change in seasons and the beauty it brings. If it was always sunny and warm and things looked the same I would be bored. It is nice to experience different seasonal activities. I remember when visiting Austin, TX a man asked where I was from and I told him CT and he said, "Oh I am so sorry". I said what for? He couldn't understand why anyone would want to live in such a cold climate. Again....do we live in the North Pole??? I told him not to be sorry because I love the area I live in and would never move! I thought it was rude for someone to say something like that.

CT is a beautiful state with, believe it or not, alot of diversity! Not just with its people but its towns. There are beautiful shoreline beach towns and picture perfect postcard towns in Western CT. The person who posted that they were disappointed in their vision of Ct "postcard towns" should definately visit....Woodbury, Roxbury, Washington, Southbury, Litchfield etc. They are loaded with New England charm. Each day I drive around I never get tired of the Historical colonial homes, horse farms, antique shops, open space, etc. What I also like about Ct..especially Western CT is that the towns do not over commericalize. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of stores, resaturants, etc. but people find it important to keep the buildings with the charm of its history. They don't just slap up brick buildings and slap a Starbucks sign on the outside. The archictecture stays true to the era. Basically, I love CT because it embraces the past but is modernized.

As far as people thinking you are snotty and unfriendly. I find it the complete opposite. People say hello, smile and are friendly in stores and when out and about. I also do not find people in different parts of the country any more friendly than people in CT.

CT really emphasizes the importance of community and living a great quality of life. It is a wonderful place to raise a family. We are close to NYC and Boston so you are able to experience culture and nightlife yet you can come home to the country, suburbs, smaller cities. It truly is the best of both worlds! You can spend your summers at the beach, go hiking in the mountains, sail or cruise the CT River. There are SO many state parks! CT has excellent schools and universities.

CT DEFINATELY boasts alot of wealthy people and wealthy towns. I do agree with another person who felt that there are many wealthy towns that are right next to cities that have people who are struggling. There truly is a stark contrast within just a few miles. I know many of the schools and organizations reach out to these towns to help support them.

On a downside..it is VERY expensive to live here. Which is true for anywhere in the New York Metro Area and the Boston Metro area. It amazes me how much cheaper homes and overall living is once you leave our area. However, it is location, location, location!! It is the price you pay for having most things within reach of your home. We also get ripped off on gas too!!

I feel people should not place stereotypes on any part of the country. We really are not all that different if people would just let go of the labels. Lets not knock where anyone is from and just be proud to be Americans!!

ANYWAY....I truly can't say enough great things about this fine state and its people.

As the motto says, Come visit CT....We are full of surprises!!

Well that just about takes care of it lol. The exact way i see things too. Cant wait to get my money right and move back!

[ch111]

Originally Posted by FLsuxsendmeback

How can we not be liberal we're the only state in the area that took Obama over hilary. Liberal is positive and progressive being conservative is like saying the world is great how it is. Lets just lower gas prices and taxes lmao. There's so much more going on than that and a smart state like CT realizes we need to make some real changes to positvely effect the world.

I never used to care very much about politics before Bush. What I have hard time with are the people who still support Bush & vote Republican, after all these years. Seems to me that voting Bush/Republican is antithetical to what I understood to mean Conservative. Small Gov't? Really? Where???--(remember wire tapping?) And How come our national debt is where it is now? Besides, he was able to cut taxes (during the time of WAR) for the top 5 % (whom he fondly calls his

"BASE"

) by transferring the burden to middle class folks, empty the soc. sec., cut social programs for the needy, deny returning veterans health-care, (or sending them to war in the first place w/o Bullet proof vests, even), plundering our national parks, etc...etc...etc...
I Like the word,"Liberal"--goes well with Secular, Compassionate people who can separate Church & State. I think it represents the best in us. Although recently, "Liberal", is portrayed to be the new Dirty Word.
Hey, that's just my opinion--I'm just sayin'

[JViello]

Originally Posted by ch111

I Like the word,"Liberal"--goes well with Secular, Compassionate people who can separate Church & State. I think it represents the best in us. Although recently, "Liberal", is portrayed to be the new Dirty Word.
Hey, that's just my opinion--I'm just sayin'

And hey it's just my opinion that some of the biggest hypocrites are in the "liberal" camp.

Unless you believe a guy that made 4 million dollars (Oback Barama) telling graduates they should focus on more than "just making money". LOL

Or it could be the Al Gore's running around in private jets telling people to conserve fuel. LOL

Or it could be the John Edwards living in a 30,000 SF house across from a trailer park full of people that never saw his face telling people "he's for and understands the working class".

On and on and on it goes.

The sword swings both ways. Don't be a koolaid drinker.

P.S. Studies show that conservatives (Religous ones at that!) tend to outgive those "compassionate liberals" by a "country mile". I mean, "I'm just saying."