[Armyvet1]

See that's why in 2015 I'm taking a vacay to CT and doing a little recon mission. I'm only an outsider looking in but from what I can gather from the folks of Connecticut and my own research this Seymour seems ideal. A 36 minute commute is no probably for Armyvet 1, my commuter rule is 60 minutes or less and I'll do it.

[Mr_250]

Originally Posted by Armyvet1

See that's why in 2015 I'm taking a vacay to CT and doing a little recon mission. I'm only an outsider looking in but from what I can gather from the folks of Connecticut and my own research this Seymour seems ideal. A 36 minute commute is no probably for Armyvet 1, my commuter rule is 60 minutes or less and I'll do it.

Not to get off this wonderful thread topic, but the Seymour to Berlin is a terrible commute. You have to go through Waterbury which is a nightmare. That 36 minute commute will easily turn into about an hour once construction starts on 84. If there is an accident on 8 or 84 forget about it.

Fwit, if you are serious about Seymour stay south and west of Waterbury. These areas will offer good employment and somewhat an easy commute once you learn some back road short cuts.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by Armyvet1

See that's why in 2015 I'm taking a vacay to CT and doing a little recon mission. I'm only an outsider looking in but from what I can gather from the folks of Connecticut and my own research this Seymour seems ideal. A 36 minute commute is no probably for Armyvet 1, my commuter rule is 60 minutes or less and I'll do it.

That's not gonna be a fun commute. Why not live in the Middlesex CT river valley? Or somewhere along the I-91 corridor? Those areas hold their own against Seymour. And they are more laid back, too.

[Armyvet1]

Well you may have a point, gotta do my recon mission, I'll have a week a was able to narrow it down to where I can get in some sight seeing plus check out the Seymour, Berlin, and perhaps what you mentioned.

So this vacation will still be fun but have a little purpose behind it as well. I'm looking forward to it Nep that way I can finally make a decision based on seeing it for myself.

I may need to spend a day with a realtor, find out about using my veterans home loan in the state, and I'm debating if I should battle the state of Connecticut with bringing my .380 or if I should just sell the darn thing and start a new in CT when I get the laws down better.

What about pecan pie Nep? I have yankee roots myself but I do love southern cookin' it won't be a traditional thanksgiving for my family if we can't get a good old southern pecan pie.

[Armyvet1]

Oh and Army up over U-Conn 14-0

[nep321]

No pie for me. I'm a health snob.

[Armyvet1]

Well Nep pecans are from the fruit and nut group so I would say based on that information pecan pie is justifiably healthy

[nep321]

Another reason I' extremely pissed right now is because the rental market here in FFC is so dog eat dog.

I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have called to see an apartment, only to be told "oh i'm sorry....that one has already been rented," or "oh i'm sorry....that one is already under contract." They then explain to me that the market moves very fast around here and that if you see a place you like, you must GRAB IT ASAP. Ridiculous. I never experienced this in Hartford County.

Furthermore, the new standard is becoming TWO months of security deposit plus first month's rent and credit check. So, for a basic $1,600 1 bed apartment, they expect you to pay $4,820 on day one, which means $3,200 of MY cash will sit in escrow for the entire time I'm living in the apartment. Ridiculous. They've got to be KIDDING me! Not having access to $3,200 of my own cash is simply inhumane.

I hope all of these landlords go to hell. I have never had to deal with this crap in the Hartford area. Ever.

With the highest income inequality of any other metropolitan area in the nation, extreme housing costs, extreme traffic, extreme fast pace, nonexistent gay community, lack of significant shopping centers, annoying NYC influence, and aged infrastructure, I can unequivocally say that Fairfield County is probably the worst place to live in the United States of America.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by nep321

Another reason I' extremely pissed right now is because the rental market here in FFC is so dog eat dog.

I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have called to see an apartment, only to be told "oh i'm sorry....that one has already been rented," or "oh i'm sorry....that one is already under contract." They then explain to me that the market moves very fast around here and that if you see a place you like, you must GRAB IT ASAP. Ridiculous. I never experienced this in Hartford County.

Furthermore, the new standard is becoming TWO months of security deposit plus first month's rent and credit check. So, for a basic $1,600 1 bed apartment, they expect you to pay $4,820 on day one, which means $3,200 of MY cash will sit in escrow for the entire time I'm living in the apartment. Ridiculous. They've got to be KIDDING me! Not having access to $3,200 of my own cash is simply inhumane.

I hope all of these landlords go to hell. I have never had to deal with this crap in the Hartford area. Ever.

With the highest income inequality of any other metropolitan area in the nation, extreme housing costs, extreme traffic, extreme fast pace, nonexistent gay community, lack of significant shopping centers, annoying NYC influence, and aged infrastructure, I can unequivocally say that Fairfield County is probably the worst place to live in the United States of America.

Great, move aside for those that can take the heat. You look and sound like easy pray so I'm not surprised.

Danbury has great shopping, I forgot which county it is located in though? Greenwich and westport also have amazing shopping. Wilton and points north have very little traffic and slower paced.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

Great, move aside for those that can take the heat. You look and sound like easy pray so I'm not surprised.

Danbury has great shopping, I forgot which county it is located in though? Greenwich and westport also have amazing shopping. Wilton and points north have very little traffic and slower paced.

Well, obviously I"m talking about lower FFC. To me, good shopping is places like Target, Ocean State Job Lot, and things like that. I don't like ma and pa specialty niche stores.