How about public transportation? Its awesome here in Philadelphia. I can get to my brothers place in Jersey via the local train, or NYC via Amtrak, or around the city on the trollys and elevated.
I guess the core of it would be, can I live well OUTSIDE Manchester (say, 10 miles) and still be able to hop on a regional rail system and be downtown within an hour?
Thanks!
Not sure about Manch-Vegas, but Her ein Keene, there is a bus system that allows you to get anywhere in the city within the hour, so you can live on the outskirts of town, and still get downtown easily.
Of course, if more people use it, there will likely be additional routes.
JM
They have buses in Manchester, but I doubt anything that reaches out of town 10 miles. You also might not have to live quite as far out of town for the living conditions you are use to if you are coming from Philly. :)
It seems you need two things for mass transit; many people and government subsidies. ;) I don't think there is a mass transit system in America that actually pays for itself fully. As we help get ride of government programs in NH mass transit might actually get worse. But who knows what private sector systems will arise once they don't have to compete with tax subsidized options. :)
Quote from: russellkanning on December 29, 2004, 12:35 PM NHFT
It seems you need two things for mass transit; many people and government subsidies. ;) I don't think there is a mass transit system in America that actually pays for itself fully. As we help get ride of government programs in NH mass transit might actually get worse. But who knows what private sector systems will arise once they don't have to compete with tax subsidized options. :)
It will be awesome to see if a real free market for multi-passenger ground transportation works like the theorists were saying it would in the 1980s.? It would be just like SuperShuttle, but there would be several different companies and the vans and cabs would not be restricted to trips only to and from the airport.? The fact that cities have restricted SuperShuttle this way tells me that they know it would be a success and would put all the public transportation bureaucrats out of work.
Id have to agree. Dont forget the car makers are doing all they can to keep *efficient* public transportation supressed.
BTW Grunt, what kind of town or neighborhood are you looking for?
Well, for business I would like enough traffic to keep things running smooth. But, my home I would like to have a bit off the beaten track. I guess I will probably pick something within 5 miles of Manchester?
Manchester and Nashua are very busy alive cities. We only have a few forum members from there right now, but I am sure they can tell you all about the area. I moved to Keene in November and love it, but it is a smaller city and maybe not to your needs. :)
I'm from Nashua. I like it. With what you are looking for, you could live and work in Nashua and be only about 20 minutes, tops, from work during traffic time.
Jim
Thank you for the kind offer and input. As my plans firm up, I just might take you up in it. ;D By the way, how are the apartment prices in Nashua? If prices are fair, maybe I could find a small 2 bedroom house to rent?
Here is my mentality. Id like to have a business location in Nahsua or Manchester proper. Then, Id like to buy a house outside the cities thats just the right balance between commuting and having room to breath. Id like to have enough land to plant a victory garden and maybe breed some chinchillas.
I worry severely about the impending collapse of the American economy, so I plan to stock up on all the precious metals (gold, silver, lead) as well as food. Once the bottom truly falls out, and another great depression/recession settles in, I will abandon the business and defend the homestead.
I feel that due to the sheer amount of firearms in NH, we will do well against the gangs that will gravitate out of the major metropolitan areas such as NYC and Boston in thier search for food. Ala' the recent economic collapse in Argentina. That being said, I do have reservations about how NH will deal with armed and virulently anti-American UN troops.
I suppose my best case is being able to reap the benefits of freedom while it lasts, perhaps carve out a niche of my own to ride out the storm, or in worse case, head north across the border should things become intenable. Maybe the UN will overlook the placid Canucks as they tear America limb from limb.
Quote from: Grunt on December 30, 2004, 07:00 AM NHFT
Thank you for the kind offer and input. As my plans firm up, I just might take you up in it. ;D By the way, how are the apartment prices in Nashua? If prices are fair, maybe I could find a small 2 bedroom house to rent?
Here is my mentality. Id like to have a business location in Nahsua or Manchester proper. Then, Id like to buy a house outside the cities thats just the right balance between commuting and having room to breath. Id like to have enough land to plant a victory garden and maybe breed some chinchillas.
I worry severely about the impending collapse of the American economy, so I plan to stock up on all the precious metals (gold, silver, lead) as well as food. Once the bottom truly falls out, and another great depression/recession settles in, I will abandon the business and defend the homestead.
I feel that due to the sheer amount of firearms in NH, we will do well against the gangs that will gravitate out of the major metropolitan areas such as NYC and Boston in thier search for food. Ala' the recent economic collapse in Argentina. That being said, I do have reservations about how NH will deal with armed and virulently anti-American UN troops.
I suppose my best case is being able to reap the benefits of freedom while it lasts, perhaps carve out a niche of my own to ride out the storm, or in worse case, head north across the border should things become intenable. Maybe the UN will overlook the placid Canucks as they tear America limb from limb.
We live in a 2 bedroom apartment. $950 (heat & hot water incl) + general utilities like electricity, phone, DSL etc. The average is about $1000/mo for 2 bedroom apartment. For a house, we are unsure, but I will look that stuff up for you. No problem.
Jim
Thanks! :)
I looked over the population lists, its Manchster then Nashua then Concord?
That sounds about right.
One cool thing about the cities here....you can drive 5 minutes and be out in the woods :)
Quote from: katdillon on December 30, 2004, 07:27 AM NHFT
That sounds about right.
One cool thing about the cities here....you can drive 5 minutes and be out in the woods :)
That is one of the greatest things about this state I think, besides the small govt... wilderness!
Jim P. (AND S N :D W YAY!)
I like woods!
And snow gives me an excuse to curl up with the wife ;D
No worries!
BTW, Did you know that chinchillas are related to purcupines?
Think I'm kidding? Google "hystricomorpha."
Quote from: John on December 30, 2004, 09:37 AM NHFT
BTW, Did you know that chinchillas are related to purcupines?
Think I'm kidding? Google "hystricomorpha."
LOL
Jim P.
I would not doubt it! All I know is one day she said she was going to the market, and she came back with something small and furry.
Hes alot of fun to have around, when he isnt chewing on something or running around frantically.
Probably a bit more cuddly then a porc though ;D
Quote from: John on December 30, 2004, 09:37 AM NHFT
BTW, Did you know that chinchillas are related to purcupines?
Think I'm kidding? Google "hystricomorpha."
Also related to guinea pigs.
Jim P.
She brought one of those home too.
All it did was sleep and smell bad.
We gave it to our taxi drivers kid :D
Chinchillas are virtually odor free.
Quote from: Grunt on December 31, 2004, 08:04 AM NHFT
She brought one of those home too.
All it did was sleep and smell bad.
We gave it to our taxi drivers kid :D
Chinchillas are virtually odor free.
Ewww. We have two guinea pigs, I don't like them myself. I'm partial to our two cats.
Jim P.