Massachusetts - what's it like ?

[NHHEMI]

Originally Posted By: leaves and lawns
I have lived in mass all my life (47 years) stay where you are.... you are better off......


I almost fell off my chair when I read this and looked at your listed location = Ma$$! That just says it all.

 

[linkbelt]

Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
Lets be nice, at least they stay up north, they love snow and autos rusting out .


LOL, ok I will try to be nice. Being from Tn., I should know better!

 

[Vikas]

We call ourselves MASS very proudly!

 

[Shannow]

Thanks all for the input, keep it coming.

It's (just) one of the things I like about this community, is the range of people and POV.

Had a cold call the other day, and am gathering data for the follow up...I doubt better half could handle the cold/snow.

 

[jimbrewer]

Not much of this stuff matters one whit to a tourist. There's a lot of history up there. Boston is the only college "city" in the world. I'd think it would be a reasonable destination. Good public transportation is a handy thing for a tourist.

 

[andrewp1998]

NY taxes are higher. try 15% for sales.

 

[andrewp1998]

If you go to central NE its less crowded like Me, VT, northern and central NH and central to western Ma..

 

[simple_gifts]

The comments regarding traffic and crowding apply to eastern MA only; Western MA (Berkshires) is very rural. In fact there are two adjacent exits on the MA pike which are 19 miles apart.

I've been around St Louis @ rush hour; that 'situation' is hardly indicative of the state driving as a whole.

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Had a cold call the other day, and am gathering data for the follow up...I doubt better half could handle the cold/snow.


@ liberty to mention the approximate area of the state? believe me, it makes a big difference

 

[FastGame]

Shannow, you're coming from a prisoner island you should feel at home in Massachusetts.

 

[Papa Bear]

Boston drivers are 1 step worse than Montreal drivers

 

[eljefino]

Originally Posted By: Shannow

Had a cold call the other day, and am gathering data for the follow up...I doubt better half could handle the cold/snow.


Do it for the lulz, everything is amusing once.

Even if you're shivering in -2'C weather you won't be called out as tourists, MA residents are pretty good at staring at their feet and ignoring the greater picture.

 

[fdcg27]

A high tax state with a lot of history.
A nice place to visit with much to see and probably a good place to live.
We've enjoyed our visits everywhere in New England.
Not nearly as vanilla as Ohio, but getting there.

 

[supton]

I've never minded driving thro Mass--albeit as fast as I can.

Only place where driving in the breakdown lane is legal. It is also sometimes (often?) the fast lane.

Can't comment on the state, I learned long ago that I had no desire to do anything but visit.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: jimbrewer
Not much of this stuff matters one whit to a tourist. There's a lot of history up there. Boston is the only college "city" in the world. I'd think it would be a reasonable destination. Good public transportation is a handy thing for a tourist.


No offense but what the heck does colleges have to with the price of air at gas stations?
The kids are a PITA unless your a young guy looking to play with some college girls on a rotating basis as the inventory changes.

 

[d00df00d]

Originally Posted By: jimbrewer
Not much of this stuff matters one whit to a tourist. There's a lot of history up there. Boston is the only college "city" in the world. I'd think it would be a reasonable destination. Good public transportation is a handy thing for a tourist.

Agreed. And speaking of colleges, MIT almost makes the area worth visiting on its own.

I wouldn't want to live in or around Boston either, but it's a great destination in the US for a visitor.

 

[rjundi]

Pay matches up with cost of living. Culture in Boston area and around is great as it attracts creative types. It is a highly educated state as a whole.

The weather is moderate between hot and cold. I think its refreshing to have distinct 4 seasons personally. I live 10 miles north of MA border and 5 miles inland.

When my wife/I get older we likely will retire to MA if health fails us as social benefits are incredibly better. My wife works on MA/NH border hospital and suggestion for NH folks who are older to move to MA for better social services.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Yes, you have four seasons. They are: too cold, too hot, too wet, and road construction. (There's some overlap.)

If the country got an enema, Massachusetts would be on the short list of places for inserting it.

 

[MalfunctionProne]

Ever heard the term "Masshole?"

 

[MalfunctionProne]

Originally Posted By: Vikas
We call ourselves MASS very proudly!


Yes you do.

 

[andyd]

Ok fine, I see the road repair crews screwing up traffic as money multipliers and I go with the flow. I can't help it, its my freaken meds. I shun pike on smaller roads whenever possible in my daily rounds. As a result , I see some neat old stuff and revel in the changing scenery of the seasons. I live in the woods and can't see any houses. I have finally gotten to enjoy my life. Its taken me 63 yrs and a few close shaves to get me where I'm at. I'm not living large , but I'm happy, and I've been on a roll for over 5 yrs. Come to Mass to visit. I like Boston once I'm there. Getting in and out is the hassle.