Need Help Convincing My Wife to Move to New Hampshire (Hancock: condos, house)

[Slalom]

Originally Posted by nicolem

Actually-when I posted to him about bike week-I was telling him about it not to avoid it in case they are not motorcycle people but so he would be aware of crowds and potential lack of hotel availability etc.

Didn't mean to offend. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I'm a decent distance from the Weirs, but I don't care for Bike Week. But the point about hotel rooms is a good one.

[nicolem]

Originally Posted by Slalom

Didn't mean to offend. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I'm a decent distance from the Weirs, but I don't care for Bike Week. But the point about hotel rooms is a good one.

Oh-you did not offend me at all. Sorry if my post sounded like it.

[NH-ite]

When you do visit this June, make sure you give your wife a taste of the variety that the NH landscape has to offer. You mentioned visiting the Lakes and the White Mountain regions...how about the Seacoast region? It has a whole different feel than other parts of the state, at least in my eyes.

I live and work in the Seacoast region (Dover & Portsmouth, respectively). Yes, the weather is a bit milder on the Seacoast compared to the rest of the state, but we're talking about a few degrees of temperature and just a few inches of snow in difference. It's all relative.

If you can convince your wife to put her aversion to winter aside for a moment, she may find downtown Portsmouth just perfect --- it has more restaurants than you can shake a stick at, a great selection of small shops, very walkable and plenty of cultural activities year round.

No, I don't work for the tourist board. I'm actually planning to move south later this year....I am sick of winter! But then I am not into winter sports or activities, I don't have covered parking, don't own a 4WD vehicle, don't have a husband to shovel my parking spot, and am too cheap to buy really good winter-weather gear. Winter in NH is my own personal torture. It is what you make it.

[touretteboy65]

Originally Posted by NH-ite

When you do visit this June, make sure you give your wife a taste of the variety that the NH landscape has to offer. You mentioned visiting the Lakes and the White Mountain regions...how about the Seacoast region? It has a whole different feel than other parts of the state, at least in my eyes.

I live and work in the Seacoast region (Dover & Portsmouth, respectively). Yes, the weather is a bit milder on the Seacoast compared to the rest of the state, but we're talking about a few degrees of temperature and just a few inches of snow in difference. It's all relative.

If you can convince your wife to put her aversion to winter aside for a moment, she may find downtown Portsmouth just perfect --- it has more restaurants than you can shake a stick at, a great selection of small shops, very walkable and plenty of cultural activities year round.

No, I don't work for the tourist board. I'm actually planning to move south later this year....I am sick of winter! But then I am not into winter sports or activities, I don't have covered parking, don't own a 4WD vehicle, don't have a husband to shovel my parking spot, and am too cheap to buy really good winter-weather gear. Winter in NH is my own personal torture. It is what you make it.

I feel you'll be disappointed with "the South," although I agree with you regarding the snow shoveling. With me, if it became that much of an issue, I'd hire a snow plower and be done with it. Buy some nice winter clothes and appreciate what you have there. I'm disappointed in my Florida and we feel it's best to leave. Too hot, crime ridden, and congested. We plan to buy a home with an attached garage and really do our homework (it's what I'm doing now, nearly two years in advance). Good luck with your plans and hope things go well for you. My advice; really know what you want and know as much of it as you can before you make the leap.

[steveusaf]

It's amazing how much an attached garage (insulated and partially heated is even better) and a remote car starter can change your outlook on winter - at least for me.

[Kelticnomad]

Originally Posted by steveusaf

It's amazing how much an attached garage (insulated and partially heated is even better) and a remote car starter can change your outlook on winter - at least for me.

YOU are the voice of Wisdom I say Touche (sp ? sorry) but aint it Truth....Great Post

[grimstuff]

Originally Posted by steveusaf

It's amazing how much an attached garage (insulated and partially heated is even better) and a remote car starter can change your outlook on winter - at least for me.

You know, I never even thought of a remote starter. Sounds convenient, especially for finishing those last few sips of coffee inside.

[maestramommy]

Originally Posted by steveusaf

It's amazing how much an attached garage (insulated and partially heated is even better) and a remote car starter can change your outlook on winter - at least for me.

Ayup! Single best thing about getting our own house! Our garage isn't insulated or heated, but it's still warmer than the outside. A wonderful thing when you're trying to load two toddlers into their carseats!

[Valerie C]

Stops the older one from running too far when you're buckling the younger one into place, does it? Unless of course they're twins...

Originally Posted by maestramommy

Ayup! Single best thing about getting our own house! Our garage isn't insulated or heated, but it's still warmer than the outside. A wonderful thing when you're trying to load two toddlers into their carseats!

[steveusaf]

Originally Posted by maestramommy

Ayup! Single best thing about getting our own house! Our garage isn't insulated or heated, but it's still warmer than the outside. A wonderful thing when you're trying to load two toddlers into their carseats!

If only I had covered parking at work! Then I'd never have to brush snow off the car and scrape ice! Can't have it all, I guess. I'm just glad the AF is moving me to a house on base with a 2 car garage as opposed to the 1 car garage I have now. It will make going to work in the morning more bearable. No more fighting with DW over the garage (guess who always won that one).