another "which city" question

[ibedi]

I will be leaving Tucson on Tuesday, Wednesday at the latest. I have no idea how long it's going to take me to get up there. I'm going to drive until I'm tired, eat, sleep until I'm not tired, then drive some more.

I expect I should make it to New Hampshire by the weekend. The two main places I want to explore are Nashua and Keene. (Maybe further north if I just can't afford it in the southern part of the state.) So...I guess I should take a deep breath and put this "out there" now. Is there anyone who would be willing to let me crash on their couch for a night or two in either place?

I want to save all the currently available funds I can to put down on a starter place to live. I just need a landing/launching place. Someplace I can take a shower and sleep, basically. I won't bug you. I don't expect to be fed, entertained or tour-guided. I am tidy and quiet. I don't use up the hot water. I don't burp out loud.

If you wouldn't mind a very short term guest, please message me here.

Also, can anyone give me a guesstimate of what the general move-in costs are? Average deposits? First, last mo rent? Will they even rent to you if you are not yet employed?

Thanks,
Diane in AZ

[Caleb]

Rents are expensive. Usually, they want a security deposit equal to the first month's rent.  So if it says they want $800 for a two bedroom, then you'll need to come up with $1600 to move in. Plus utilities to get the lights turned on.  Most people probably won't rent to you without a job.

You might have more success renting a room, or finding a roommate. Many of us have gone that route when we first moved here.  if you go to keenesentinel.com and check the classifieds, people advertise for roommates and rooms all the time. This is an especially good time to come, because the college kids are gone, so there are more opportunities.

[mackler]

Finally, I was thinking that if a person is planning to run for the state house, doesn't it make the sense to move to the district with the most statist rep who needs to be replaced?  Is this sound logic?

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene.  This is where the action is.   

i'm detecting a subtle lack of objectivity.

[Lloyd Danforth]

Afraid of a challenge

[FTL_Ian]

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene.  This is where the action is.   

i'm detecting a subtle lack of objectivity.

There are lot of socialists, awful representatives, and high taxes in Keene.  It is a college town.  Not sure how this is unobjective.   

[Russell Kanning]

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene.  This is where the action is.   

i'm detecting a subtle lack of objectivity.

[/quote]Couldn't he be completely correct?
What would an objective answer sound like?

[mackler]

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene.  This is where the action is.   

i'm detecting a subtle lack of objectivity.

Couldn't he be completely correct?
What would an objective answer sound like?

I was referring more to the claim of Keene's urban amenities.  Could little Keene really be the best place for that?  I suppose it's possible, but the lack of acknowledgment of any other cities makes me suspicious.

[Dreepa]

I don't live in Keene.

I really do like the Keene 'downtown' area.  It has lots of places you may want to shop.  Keene does seem to have many of the stores that people ask about.

If you want the 'negatives' (not saying that these are but some do.. some might say that they are positives):
Lack of jobs
'Far away' from center of NH

[Russell Kanning]

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene.  This is where the action is.  

i'm detecting a subtle lack of objectivity.

Couldn't he be completely correct?
What would an objective answer sound like?

I was referring more to the claim of Keene's urban amenities.

I don't see any claims of urban amenities.
Keene is not urban ..... unless you take into consideration the complete Keene Metro Area which has about a 150 mile radius

[FTL_Ian]

Keene is a very small city with plenty of amenities.  The more I see of New Hampshire, the more I am convinced that Keene is the best place to be.

Is it right for you?  I think it's worth looking at, but I doubt you'll consider it urban...

[Rochelle]

Well, let's say if my goal were to be able to walk (in less that 7 minutes) to the following:
-a deli
-a diner
-a decent cafe/coffee-shop
-mexican food
-chinese food
-indian food
-sushi

If you move to the right area of Manchester (near downtown) you can have that. I'm quite close to Indian, Chinese, diners, delis, Suchi, cafes, etc. It might be a 10 minute walk at times, but it's all quite close by.

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene

And if some of those activists would vote, they might have good reps, too! Imagine: all this and yours could be more....in Keene!

[Russell Kanning]

And if some of those activists would vote, they might have good reps, too! Imagine: all this and yours could be more....in Keene!

I voted once in Keene .... they didn't listen to us. I learned my lesson.

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And if some of those activists would vote, they might have good reps, too! Imagine: all this and yours could be more....in Keene!

I voted once in Keene .... they didn't listen to us. I learned my lesson.

Eh. They do what they want, whether you vote or not, and whether you vote for them or not.

[ny2nh]

-a deli

If you mean a deli - like where you can walk in and by sliced meats and/or get a good sandwich....I don't know if that exists in NH. You have delis and bakeries in the grocery stores and NH natives seem to be OK with just that.

[ny2nh]

Speaking of urban New Hampshire, here's an article on point:

http://www.hippopress.com/070628/cover.html

There were things in that article that weren't completely accurate though....don't recall exactly what now.