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08-13-2009, 11:23 AM
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New England in Texas? Is it possible?
I grew up in New England and love pretty much everything about it. I lived in Houston for a couple years and was not thrilled. But, life is taking me back there again. I am going to be in the Houston area, trying to stay more north west towards waller and brenham, but not as far. Im looking for a small town in that general area and am not having much luck finding anything. I really would love anything with remotely a New England feel. I know, probably impossible. I have sort of begun to fall in love with the Fort Worth area since that seems the closest I will get scenary wise, but unfortunately, that is too far. I really just want a "main street" town feel. Any ideas? I may be out of luck.
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08-13-2009, 01:14 PM
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I have never seen the slightest correlation between Texas and any of the New England states. It would be like comparing apples and oranges.
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08-13-2009, 01:21 PM
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subversion therapy
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Just like you won't find Texas in New England (though the "Free Staters" in New Hampshire share some common traits with a good deal of Texans) you're not going to find New England in Texas.
Generally, the best way to set yourself up for misery and disappointment in going to a different place is expecting to find things the way they are back home where you're going.
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08-13-2009, 01:29 PM
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I have to say, I'm drawing a complete blank trying to associate Ft. Worth with anything in New England...
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08-13-2009, 01:32 PM
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subversion therapy
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Or anywhere in Texas for that matter.
Come to Texas and you're getting Texas.
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08-13-2009, 01:42 PM
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op, you will be happier in Houston if you accept it for what it is and learn to enjoy the pluses it offers. Moving to Texas and keeping New England on your brain will make you mierable and those around you miserable.
Nita
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08-13-2009, 01:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimboburnsy
I have to say, I'm drawing a complete blank trying to associate Ft. Worth with anything in New England...
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I was a little  at that statement too. |
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08-13-2009, 01:49 PM
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There are towns in east Texas that have a New England feel. Sulphur Springs, for example, has the old time downtown area with old wooden-floored shops around the square. That trees are huge and the branches meet over the street. The big old houses definately could be in New England.
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08-13-2009, 02:08 PM
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I dont think of Hot, brown Ft Worth as New England at all. However the closest you will find in Houston is possible Heights downtown area or Rice Village..... and thats pushing it.
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08-13-2009, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketabcha
There are towns in east Texas that have a New England feel. Sulphur Springs, for example, has the old time downtown area with old wooden-floored shops around the square. That trees are huge and the branches meet over the street. The big old houses definately could be in New England.
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There are also some things about Sulphur Springs that are overwhelmingly unlike New England, however. |
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