Where did you come from? / how long have you been in Maine? / what do you think? (Blue Hill: 2011, college)

[foss]

To: Starwalker & y200: This is exactly why Maine is loved so much! Just for what you expressed you'd like to change. If you change it you'll lose the serenity, the Down Mainers friendliness or (lack of), their ability to tell you just the way it is and if you don't like it....tough. When in Rome.............!

[starwalker]

Originally Posted by foss

To: Starwalker & y200: This is exactly why Maine is loved so much! Just for what you expressed you'd like to change. If you change it you'll lose the serenity, the Down Mainers friendliness or (lack of), their ability to tell you just the way it is and if you don't like it....tough. When in Rome.............!

Reread what I wrote... I DO NOT WANT TO CHANGE MAINE!!! this is why I came here... for the lifestyle even though it is at odds with what I do to make a living.

I coulda stayed in NC and died of the heat or I could have moved to Portland (Gods know that is where all the jobs in my field ARE... )but I did NOT want to be in a city, even in Maine.

Just because I said I have "whiplash" when I unplug from work and walk out into the firefly-filled night does in no way say nor imply that I want to change anything about the place I live (well... I do want to find a place to buy, which should say I want to stay here, eh?) It was simply an observation of the difference between where I live (rural Maine) and where I make my living (the virtual fast lane).

[Siobjuan]

Originally Posted by dmyankee

Welcome to Maine!

I do realize that people living in Deluxbury are really Cohasset wannabes.

LOL...

Them's fighting words! Lol.


Yeah, they are more concerned with what they have than with what their children are up to! UUUUGGGHHH!!!

[Maine Writer]

Originally Posted by foss

To: Starwalker & y200: This is exactly why Maine is loved so much! Just for what you expressed you'd like to change. If you change it you'll lose the serenity, the Down Mainers friendliness or (lack of), their ability to tell you just the way it is and if you don't like it....tough. When in Rome.............!

Your first two posts here are to give Star a hard time for something she never said. Before you start telling us how it is please get to know us.

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by flycessna

I get it,

Be a simple man!

Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
And if you do this
It will help you some sunny day.
Take your time... dont live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman and youll find love,
And dont forget son,
There is someone up above.

And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Wont you do this for me son,
If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich mans gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

Boy, dont you worry... youll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

A Skynyrd Fan!

[ChristineL]

I have been here 10 years and I moved here from CT. I just signed a contract on my house and I am moving back to CT to be near friends and family. As someone else said - nice place to visit - I don't want to live here.

[peachie_in_maine]

Originally Posted by ChristineL

I have been here 10 years and I moved here from CT. I just signed a contract on my house and I am moving back to CT to be near friends and family. As someone else said - nice place to visit - I don't want to live here.

I'm sorry things didn't work out ChristineL. I wish you the best.
I moved to a part of maine that I didn't enjoy living in at all. Moving back to an area to be closer to my friends and family was such a relief ~ so I can understand.
Good luck to you ChristineL.

[Labamba]

I'm an 11th generation Mainer originally from Old Town, Maine. My family migrated from Coventry and Saleby, England as Puritans. I think the original question was aimed more at recent in-migrants to Maine, but I thought I'd throw mine in anyway. Even in the good old days there were places to get away from and places to go to, though I guess the Indians weren't all that thrilled!

[forest beekeeper]

Originally Posted by Labamba

I'm an 11th generation Mainer originally from Old Town, Maine. My family migrated from Coventry and Saleby, England as Puritans. I think the original question was aimed more at recent in-migrants to Maine, but I thought I'd throw mine in anyway. Even in the good old days there were places to get away from and places to go to, though I guess the Indians weren't all that thrilled!

Thats cool! I am a descendant from William Bradford [through my Maternal Great Grandmother].

Though I am new to Maine

[Labamba]

Originally Posted by forest beekeeper

I am a descendant from William Bradford [through my Maternal Great Grandmother].

So am I!