Has Anyone Moved to New Hampshire and Regretted It? (Nashua: rental, crime)

[CaseyB]

Originally Posted by touretteboy65

Few utility companies to choose from (phone, cable, internet services, etc). Snow clearing, etc, etc, etc......

That has more to do with being in a rural area, than a Florida vs. New Hampshire issue. If you move to a rural area of any state, you'll have those issues. Same with shopping. You can't really compare major cities in Florida with small New England towns and expect to have the same conveniences. I know you said you like the lakes region, but maybe another area would suit you better (less snow, more services, more shopping and restaurants)?

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by elston

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I really liked NH, (I wouldnt move north of Laconia area if I were you)....and I love southern Maine. Good Luck to You.

Meredith and Moultonborough are pretty upscale, and those towns are north of Laconia. The location of both towns are not too far removed from I-93 either. I guess it just depends what the OP is looking for in terms of ammenities offered.

[GraniteStater]

Winter means winter in NH. If you do a lot of back country driving on gravel and dirt roads you might consider buying a Subaru. I found myself in a sticky situation this April when the snow started melting very fast. The mud became extremely deep on a dirt road, and I was lucky to get through it without my AWD vehicle becoming stuck. In terms of temperatures, NH is definitely milder compared with the Upper Midwest. Winds are not much of a problem at all which is a good thing.

[Aptor hours]

NH is nice but the winters suck It is like a winter hell! If I could spend the worst couple months in a warm place that would be very nice. I had to laugh when I was in VA and the girls that worked in Starbucks were commeting about winter and how awful it was when it got so cold and down to 40 degrees! I told them up in my area we sometimes had -20

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Aptor hours

NH is nice but the winters suck ass It is like a winter hell! If I could spend the worst couple months in a warm place that would be very nice. I had to laugh when I was in VA and the girls that worked in Starbucks were commeting about winter and how awful it was when it got so cold and down to 40 degrees! I told them up in my area we sometimes had -20

The coldest I saw this past winter ws -35F at Whitefield when I stopped there one morning.

[SanfordR]

We moved from NH to the SW 2 years ago and while not really regretting the move- there's much to like about the SW- our hearts are still in NH and we would like to return when the time is right for us. People here are more outgoing and friendly than New England, and I do like that, but New Englanders are just as nice overall, it just takes a little more trust on their part. Like someone earlier mentioned, they're more reserved. If you happen into a ditch or whatever in the winter, people will stop within minutes to help out. New Englanders are really people you can count on.

The winters are long and cold and you need to find an outdoor winter activity to enjoy. But that is not hard to do- skiing, nordic skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, skating are all good exercise and it is beautiful too. It's a good healthy place to raise a family. All in all, I love the New England mentality and highly recommend NH.

[SanfordR]

Spiritedoneder- The area you mention - Conn. River Valley- is very nice, very beautiful. Lebanon is nice in that it has a lot of conveniences and shopping and is right next to Hanover- home to Dartmouth which is charming and very toney- but not as expensive. I seem to remember that that area gets particularly cold, but I might be wrong on that.

[steveusaf]

Sounds like a recipe for disaster, with each of you feeling differently about the winter. My dad hates the cold and constantly complains - my mother doesn't mind and is not interested in moving. Think long and hard about how much stress you want to put up with due to your differing attitudes about winter.

I used to travel to AL from VT once a year, and always loved the drive down I-81 near Roanoke, VA. It was beautiful country and reminded me of New England, geology-wise. They do get snow and it does get cold due to the mountain climate, but nowhere near the extremes of NH. I doubt it has the culture of New England though, but the weather might be a good compromise.

The seacoast of NH, where I'll be settling down, is more moderate than the rest of the state, but it's still cold in the winter compared to FL. From what you've said, I doubt your wife will go for it. Good luck...

[touretteboy65]

It seems that if we do move to New Hampshire, it will have to be along the coastal side. I imagine the winters will be a bit milder and more services available in the more populated regions. Also, I hope I didn't offend anyone who commented on moving to New Hampshire, either in the past or currently. I value all your opinions and appreciate the input. Thanks.

[7th generation]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

The coldest I saw this past winter ws -35F at Whitefield when I stopped there one morning.

Probably the same day I took this photo.



FWIW, I live 30 miles from the N.H. border.