[quickdraw]

I see the same old complaints over and over. Those of us who have moved around (and travelled) realize people are pretty much the same everywhere- it's not as if folks vary much from border to border. Look at some of these threads from other state boards. Not to mention most states have the same problems we do.

No friends in Iowa!

Is It Really That Hard to Make Friends in Minnesota?

After one year in Denver, no TRUE friends!

Wisconsinites don't like transplants

Do Seattle natives REALLY hate Californians?

Why *some* Northerners are ruining the Southern way of life in Charlotte

North Carolina: Can't find a job...anywhere...doing anything

I couldn't find a job in Houston & have to move back to Chicago!

Trying to find a job in San Antonio, HELP

Goodbye Long Island...Good Riddance!

Good Riddance Hartford

I can't wait to leave Wyoming

[Aptor hours]

Good point. I am sure most states are what you make them and have good and bad things about them. I enjoy the urban surroundings, but, live very rural but there are many times I certainly CAN appreciate the good things

[Sporin]

the grass is always greener on teh other side of the fence.

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by Aptor hours

Good point. I am sure most states are what you make them and have good and bad things about them.

I'm not pointing fingers at anyone specifically, because there are good people here with real problems through no fault of their own.

But there are some folks who never seem to consider 'Hey...maybe it's not everyone else. Maybe it's me'"

[tkln]

Grass is definitely always greener. There is no perfect place (if there is, someone pm me about it please, lol). Just a matter of finding a place that suits your needs and wants and where you can deal with the negatives.

Not to mention things have changed a lot in this country, and a lot of people just never seem to be happy with anything - also, not pointing to anyone on this or any other board, just seems to be the way it is nowadays.

[harry chickpea]

Hmmm, I've found that people do vary from state to state, and especially north to south and with the size of the municipal area and the level of wealth.

This spring, I would have had to take a shotgun to keep a neighbor from turning the soil in my garden for me, with no expectation of recompense. When we moved to the area, we had to try to keep the neighbors from giving us things. I've lived in areas where people would refuse to help jump start a car.

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by harry chickpea

Hmmm, I've found that people do vary from state to state, and especially north to south and with the size of the municipal area and the level of wealth.

This spring, I would have had to take a shotgun to keep a neighbor from turning the soil in my garden for me, with no expectation of recompense. When we moved to the area, we had to try to keep the neighbors from giving us things. I've lived in areas where people would refuse to help jump start a car.

I live in Vermont. My neighbor is always starting my chainsaw for me. Tinkering with my car when I have a problem. When our car was stuck in a ditch on the driveway, our neighbors hooked up some pulley and rope system around our trees and, with the help of the other people on my street who wandered over, we pushed the car up the driveway.

I've had people bring me soup when I was sick. Stacked my wood when my arm was in a sling. Watch out for my home when I'm on vacation

Where are these mean Vermonters I hear about? I live in Burlington area though, so we may not be real Vermonters.

[Sherylcatmom]

Originally Posted by quickdraw

Where are these mean Vermonters I hear about? I live in Burlington area though, so we may not be real Vermonters.

Here in Rutland we've exchanged housekeys with two neighbors and help care for each other's pets, watch the houses when we're gone, etc. When my husband was ill a few weeks ago, a neighbor mowed our lawn.

I can't count the number of people, from friendly acquaintances to friends, who have called just to check up on us and made a point of giving us phone numbers where we can reach them "just in case" -- just as we've done for them.

Nice folks.

[flu189]

Those of us who have had the experience to live in different regions of the country can truly attest that the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow does not really exist. Each area be it a large city or rural area has it's high and low points. What it comes down to is what tolerance one has for the negative aspects which can and do vary. The most common stress point that I see many share in Vermont involves the economic aspect, specifically the the gap between compensation and cost of living. I knew before moving here that I would have to accept this trade off to some degree, but of course at the time did not factor in the severity of the economic doldrum we have been spiraling into for over a year and a half now. The healthiest thing to do is enjoy the best aspects of what your current region offers within the means you can afford it. This is especially true for those that know that their stay here will probably come to an end for whatever reasons.

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by flu189

This is especially true for those that know that their stay here will probably come to an end for whatever reasons.

Well put. As you said, every region has it's pros and cons. I was walking around my property yesterday and thought that when I move, I'll never again be exposed to this kind of natural beauty. I'll probably have a driveway I don't have to worry about in winter, not to mention I'll certainly have a garage, but I'm going to miss a lot that only Vermont has to offer. It's going to be a real bummer.