Read this before relocating to NH.. (Rochester, Dover: transplants, to rent, house)

[flycessna]

I guess NH has It's problems too. I live in Maine and really do not like the political climate here. It is a very poor and depressing state overall. Of course there are some nice parts but I have been thinking of moving to NH.

I can see how people in NH must feel frustrated with the influance from Ma. They move there from Ma because they want to escape Ma and then vote as if to make things exactley like Ma.

I will share my opinion about that, esp. since i am from Ma. I came to Maine because of one thing (Cheaper Housing) but after living here I find there to be more crime that I have to deal with, (the big cities in Ma might make it seem like its a crime ridden state but the reality is if you can live in the some of the nicer towns/suburbs ie. medfield,westward,dover,needham ect. there is way less crime)

Generally there is more rif raf here in Maine and therefore more crime, more taxes then for what I get, bad schools ect.

So I wonder if some people go to NH expecting it to be just like Ma but cheaper to buy a nice home. The fact is you have to be realistic about what it is you are looking for. There is no utopia but closer you get to it the more expensive it is.

[ontheroad]

This sentence really rings true for me--especially as I have travelled in the last month to all 5 of the New England states. I love them all, but as flycessna says, the closer to my utopia, the more expensive a town may be overall.

However, nothing really beats New England for me than its beauty. New Hampshire is just lovely especially around and in the mountains. I could have slept in the green-ness of the vistas, and they never seemed to end.

Originally Posted by flycessna

There is no utopia but closer you get to it the more expensive it is.

[GregW]

I have noticed over the last few decades that where you live is less important than whom you are living with. That includes your self. Oh, add southern Florida to my list of places where you might take your discontent.

[mechtm84]

Originally Posted by fashionablecowboy

I'm here, and I want out! I'm over the people, pace of life, politics, and winters. Welcome to Massachusetts II!

Okay, the people are so downright cold, and unfriendly. The never smile or look you in the eyes. Some would call this "genuine," but I would call this weather or culturally-inflicted.

People in New England can NOT drive in traffic.. People here think that passing one car in heavy traffic will get them to their destination QUICKER. (TAKE FOR EXAMPLE -101 or Route 16 through Dover, ever tried that on rush hour?) That's all life's about here; Get there and do things QUICK.

The roads are narrow, winding and hard to drive on yet sometimes fun. They are NOT relaxing, and tailgaters are everywhere. You could be in the most rural area in Rochester or Laconia and still have someone 3 feet from your tail.

You want food? Try Dunkin Doughnuts. "NH RUNS ON DUNKIN!" No need to drive far for it... It's in every other town here, and it has a drive-through to get your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's the monopoly here and will make you unhealthy and fat!

I'm here, and I want out! New Hampshire is such an un-motivating environment. The nicest towns are not much different than the worst towns. (You'll find bigger houses, and more detailed landscaping.. that's mostly it.) Rye or Ossipee.. it's all pretty much the same thing. Not many towns are unique.. it's all New England-style. No tudor, no french, no contemporary or your neighbors will have a fit.

People are OBESSESED with old stuff. Antique stores, and history.. I'm not at all. Not many people are fascinated by modern design--although we're apparently a liberal region (New England/Taxachusetts) -everyone likes the same furniture, the same black shutters, and the same clothes.

Despite that, this place is still relaxing with all the nature here(not the drivers)-the white mountains are great! but this states definitly not perfect nor the best. The wages are good, but don't be fooled. This state is no where near worth the money that it costs to live here. I'm here, and I want out!

I think you are just picking unimportant stuff to complain about. As long as wages are good, I don't give a damn. I'm from MA and I loved it there, but too many bad memories. I don't care how cold people are in NH, they cannot possibly be as bad as the people in PA. And I love Dunkin' Donuts. Don't blame them because you lack the self-discipline to stay healthy and not eat at Dunkin' Donuts all the time. Nobody is putting a gun to your head to go to Dunkin' Donuts.

[flycessna]

I love DD's too. Just gotta have my coffee. Personally I can't stand Starbucks coffee (tastes like they burned the beans). Would love to own and operate a DD but just seems like new england is already saturated with them.

[ontheroad]

I had my first Dunkin Donuts coffee the other day--cold, windy, pouring rain--since leaving Rhode Island, and it was terrific; some of the best coffee I've had on the road, and certainly as good, probably fresher tasting than the Star!

[GregW]

Starbucks does overheat (burn) the beans so they can develop the distinctibe taste - old, burned, percolated coffee - and use cheaper beans.

If you are travelling in New England try the coffee at the 7-eleven - Green Mountain Roasters - best coffee around IMHO.

[southward bound]

Originally Posted by GregW

Starbucks does overheat (burn) the beans so they can develop the distinctibe taste - old, burned, percolated coffee - and use cheaper beans.

If you are travelling in New England try the coffee at the 7-eleven - Green Mountain Roasters - best coffee around IMHO.

Green Mountain coffee -- definitely good! I think a number of places carry that.

[vter]

You can even get Green Mountain Coffee at McDonalds believe it our not. It's the Newmans "sub-brand".

[ontheroad]

Yup, most of the local gas stations and convenience stores carry Green Mountain Coffee--didn't know they had it at Donalds (rarely go there).

But a little sidebar: If you drive around lots, and don't have a convenient cup holder built into your car, DD's cups are the best--really tight lids and potentially re-usable.