Need Help Convincing My Wife to Move to New Hampshire (Portsmouth: real estate, foreclosures)

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Originally Posted by Verseau

... I have spent winter in an area with a somewhat warmer climate (like Virginia), but I actually felt that it was drearier and more depressing than winter in New Hampshire. You see, the days are short most places in the Northern Hemisphere during winter, and the lack of sunlight is a big factor in seasonal depression. However, all the snow on the ground in NH reflects quite a bit of light during the winter months which, I believe, makes it better than those places where winter is simply "grey."

Totally agree. I'm here in Oregon, with temps in the 40's and a deep grey fog. My mind is going grey and foggy, too. Over Christmas we had a lot of snow, unusual here, and my mind lit up like a candle. The light off the snow is a huge effect, and the cold takes the mositure out of the air, which means: the sun comes out! Whereas here, you can go weeks without seeing the sun at all, and the winter is just as long as it is in NH. I'd be in NH in a minute if I could sell my home.

[Katlakat]

Hey guys!
This will be my second winter up here after living in Texas for over 12+ years (I'm a native NH gal). The coolest thing about winter is the atmosphere where we settled. We live in the lakes region, near Lake Winnipesaukee. I grew up in Nashua, and remember snow days, but up here? WOW!

As the snow birds leave for Florida, they come bouncing in (I work in a bank) excited for the warm weather. The winter birds get giddy about the winter activities at Gunstock and start planning their weekends after Christmas.

Ice fishing! How cool is it to be driving to the bank, and pass the lake to see all the bob houses across the lake! Its an incredible sight!

Dog sled racing! Again, driving to work up the hills that crest into the most fantastic views of ice capped mountains to see tons of Akitas and furry friends pulling sleighs! Its almost like I live in a magical realm....

We actually were invited next weekend to go "Tubing". Where at Gunstock, for $15.00/for 2 hours, you get hooked to ski lift on an inner tube, then attach to all your friends and go flyng down the mountain! I can't wait! Hot chocolate in the lodge afterwards, or even coffee with Baileys to warm you up. I get giddy just thinking about it!

And having a white Christmas this year was more than words can say.
It is like the stories and movies, if you bring the right attitude and a smile, anything is possible. And if your wife doesn't love it up here like we do, she can always be a snowbird, and fly south for the winter to defrost a few weeks out of the year.

I hope you enjoy it up here, it was every dream come true. Even in the hard economic times, I spend less money enjoying the beauty of New England for itself, its people, and its heritage as the birthplace of America....then I ever have before.

[JMishy]

Originally Posted by touretteboy65

Hi! Thanks for the advice. We're looking at areas within the Belknap & Carroll counties. I'm concentrating in those areas because they're not too far north (cold) & not too far south (congestion & price). Any suggestions? Thanks again.

I live in Conway which is in Carroll County and I'm afraid it does get pretty cold here (as a previous poster mentioned, it's been in the negative temps). In fact, it's often colder here than some of the surrounding areas especially with the windchill. However, that being said, I love it here even though I hate the cold. The trade off is worth it to me. And, the kids love the snow which is a huge bonus.

[touretteboy65]

Originally Posted by JMishy

I live in Conway which is in Carroll County and I'm afraid it does get pretty cold here (as a previous poster mentioned, it's been in the negative temps). In fact, it's often colder here than some of the surrounding areas especially with the windchill. However, that being said, I love it here even though I hate the cold. The trade off is worth it to me. And, the kids love the snow which is a huge bonus.

I guess I sounded pretty silly, saying the mid section of New Hampshire would be "warmer" than the northern end. Actually, I was referencing the statements made by a NH realtor who told me the winters were more bearable along the mid and southern regions of the state versus the northern end, but cold regardless. Regardless, it's nothing I'm sure we can't get used to; I've had it with this heat & humidity in Florida. Thank you all for your thoughts & opinions!!!

[Ken E]

Good luck ,whatever you deceide.

[JMishy]

Originally Posted by touretteboy65

Regardless, it's nothing I'm sure we can't get used to; I've had it with this heat & humidity in Florida. Thank you all for your thoughts & opinions!!!

I lived in Jacksonville and I totally understand!

[steveusaf]

I think there's a huge difference between the immediate seacoast (my inlaws live in Somersworth and my parents live in Eliot, ME) and the inland/north. Living in Central VT (much like northern NH climate-wise), I'd compare temps in the winter and found that the seacoast was at least 5 degrees warmer, sometimes 10 degrees. And they usually got half the amount of snow we got in the mountains of VT. Last year, I think VT got 134 inches of snow. The seacoast definitely didn't get that much. I didn't mind, due to my snowblower and heated, attached garage. Made a big difference to me....

[Kelticnomad]

Town School Budgets in NH are hurting, Teachers and Assitants are overworked and underpayed.............Reality sure move to NH but if you want your child to succeed don't be delusional of NH with no sales or income tax..if you want your child to succeed sure live anywhere but be prepared to hire a tutor in order for you child/children to reach their potentioanl IMHO

[Brave Stranger]

[quote=Kelticnomad;6999135] Town School Budgets in NH are hurting, Teachers and Assitants are overworked and underpayed.............Reality sure move to NH but if you want your child to succeed don't be delusional of NH with no sales or income tax..if you want your child to succeed sure live anywhere but be prepared to hire a tutor in order for you child/children to reach their potentioanl IMHO [/quote0

Yes....it's just terrible here. Please everyone stay away, lol, go to California or NY. NH is just a wasteland

[maestramommy]

[quote=Brave Stranger;6999689]

Originally Posted by Kelticnomad

Town School Budgets in NH are hurting, Teachers and Assitants are overworked and underpayed.............Reality sure move to NH but if you want your child to succeed don't be delusional of NH with no sales or income tax..if you want your child to succeed sure live anywhere but be prepared to hire a tutor in order for you child/children to reach their potentioanl IMHO [/quote0

Yes....it's just terrible here. Please everyone stay away, lol, go to California or NY. NH is just a wasteland

Is this a joke? We moved here to get away from CA schools.