The Granite State is wonderful, but only those who are tough enough to really enjoy and appreciate our state should pack up their things and move north of try out the New Hampshire life. After all, not everyone is cut out for the for life in New Hampshire, but for those who are, it is the perfect fit. Use these 15 reasons as a test to see if you’re fit to stay…. or to get all those Massachusetts transplants to stay away!
- You might miss fighting with your neighbors.
Mac McMcreery/flickr In New Hampshire the houses are more spread out, and everyone minds their own business. No pesky neighborhood arguments.
- You may never enjoy a lazy snow day again.
Jan Kromer/flickr New Hampshire doesn’t come to a stop when it snows. Better to be work on time!
- It takes way too long to grocery shop.
Megazord/flickr All that time spent catching up with people you know!
- The behavior of the locals can be baffling.
MJI Photos/flickr They’ll actually help you out when you need a hand!
- The government doesn’t regulate stupid behavior.
Jan Messersmith/flickr If people want to ride motorcycles without helmets or drive without seatbelts, who are we to stop them?
- You never, ever, be able to spend a long time in the ocean.
Gail Frederick/flickr It’s just too damn cold.
- There are all these pesky covered bridge to drive over.
James Walsh/flickr A commute to work isn’t supposed to be scenic!
- The presidential candidates love our state.
Ted Eytan/flickr And they probably want to hear from you.
- You’ll miss the pre-snow grocery store rush.
Kaleb Fulgham/flickr Up here, a snow storm is no big deal.
- Fall will make you late. For everything.
Liz/flickr The stunning leaves are just so distracting. Be sure to build extra time into your commute.
- Your idea of warm water is the rest of the country’s idea of a polar bear jump.
Owen Jones/flickr But its hilarious to fool friends who don’t realize that our lakes and streams never get warm.
- Money is just too easy to save.
Images Money/flickr Since it’s not going to the government with each pay check.
- You may involuntary clear the road when you see a license plate like this.
Chris Devers/flickr Massachusetts drivers are just the worst!
- Spring will henceforth be referred to as “mud season.”
LeoLondon/flickr Once you’ve lived through it, you’ll know why.
- You’ll never be able to take a mediocre hike again.
Rahul Nair/flickr You now expect them all to end with views like this.
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Mac McMcreery/flickr
In New Hampshire the houses are more spread out, and everyone minds their own business. No pesky neighborhood arguments.
Jan Kromer/flickr
New Hampshire doesn’t come to a stop when it snows. Better to be work on time!
Megazord/flickr
All that time spent catching up with people you know!
MJI Photos/flickr
They’ll actually help you out when you need a hand!
Jan Messersmith/flickr
If people want to ride motorcycles without helmets or drive without seatbelts, who are we to stop them?
Gail Frederick/flickr
It’s just too damn cold.
James Walsh/flickr
A commute to work isn’t supposed to be scenic!
Ted Eytan/flickr
And they probably want to hear from you.
Kaleb Fulgham/flickr
Up here, a snow storm is no big deal.
Liz/flickr
The stunning leaves are just so distracting. Be sure to build extra time into your commute.
Owen Jones/flickr
But its hilarious to fool friends who don’t realize that our lakes and streams never get warm.
Images Money/flickr
Since it’s not going to the government with each pay check.
Chris Devers/flickr
Massachusetts drivers are just the worst!
LeoLondon/flickr
Once you’ve lived through it, you’ll know why.
Rahul Nair/flickr
You now expect them all to end with views like this.
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