Seriously considering moving to RI...

[alm001]

Originally Posted by mikesz

Lots of good breweries and vineyards in the area. check out CT wine trail.

There's also the coastal wine trail that runs from CT shoreline through RI and into Cape Cod. - Did all 13 in the box last year.

I think 2016 passports for the CT wine trail started yesterday.

[tlc356sc]

Porsche Chick-isthmus? Not so. Three bridges connect the island (that Newport is on) to the rest of RI.

One other thing about Bristol is that most of the state is on the other side of the Bay which is not a problem except that the airport is there meaning that you'll drive from Bristol up to Providence and then down to the airport-maybe 45 minutes (or down to Newport, cross bridges and then go up to the airport-maybe a little longer).

Winter can be tough but I put on my winter tires, drive the Bxtr year round and love it.

Want affordable waterfront living? Check Prudence Island with a ferry that runs from Bristol. It is small, not a lot of houses but great water views. Good luck.

[Need_for_speed]

Originally Posted by tlc356sc

Porsche Chick-isthmus? Not so. Three bridges connect the island (that Newport is on) to the rest of RI.

Whew! Thank you TLC, for clearing THAT one up! I was really confused there for a minute, since I have to go over a bridge to find a decent WalMart for all my Duck Dynasty stuff.

Seriously, this is a great state to live in BECAUSE of all the other fine Road Island motorists with whom I share the (crappy) roads. My 15 minute commute is exciting as hell. I felt safer when I was flying jets -- to include those times when bad guys were shooting at me. At least I could shoot back...

TLC, what winter rubber are you driving on, and how is the Box in the snow?

[tlc356sc]

I'm on Dunlops which are fine in snow. I don't drive in deep snow much (my wife won't drive in snow so i drop her off and drive her car).
My big winter concern is the lack of dry (mostly braking) traction under 40 degrees. I used to drive on summer tires on clear winter days but learned that traction goes off dangerously.

[Need_for_speed]

Originally Posted by tlc356sc

I'm on Dunlops which are fine in snow. I don't drive in deep snow much (my wife won't drive in snow so i drop her off and drive her car).
My big winter concern is the lack of dry (mostly braking) traction under 40 degrees. I used to drive on summer tires on clear winter days but learned that traction goes off dangerously. [/img]

Beautiful 356! Do you do any PCA events? Because I would love to see that car!

My wife and I are debating getting a third car for me to drive in the winter. My wife is semi-retired, and she just took delivery of a new Macan. So...if I could get through most winter days with the Boxster on winter tires, we were thinking I might steal her car when the weather is really bad and save ourselves a car payment.

Timco -- not trying to hijack your thread! This is the stuff most of us New England folks deal with when it comes to Boxsters and weather. Two schools of thought up here -- store it (no salt on my baby!), and drive it (made to be driven!).

[Timco]

Hello to all, thanks for the thoughts.

I am a boiler contractor, and do have contact with a network of other old timer boiler companies out there in Mass, so I'm not too concerned with work. We sold some property and I have some time.

As for the area, well, that would be home but I am an explorer. It would be more 'living in NE' than RI. I was expecting taxes and vehicle costs to be higher, so not too bothered by that either. I will certainly need to find out more about where to discharge a firearm. The only difference in gun laws between there and here is no NFA items (can't bring the supressor or the short barrel rifle) and no carry permit so no pistol in the truck, but those are not deal breakers at all.

We have on and off snow years, and I don't mind persistent snow or cold. weeks stay below freezing here and I've worked in plenty of negative˚ weather.

Overall, at 45, it sounds like a fun new start. After 25+ years here, this city has lost my respect and it feels like it's time to get out of this town. Unless you are gay, you don't have any representation in City government here. Period.

I'll update this. My wife flies back out this week or weekend to see it again, and throw out an offer. This property suits our needs for space, land, and outbuildings quite well, no need for my 2500sq' shop anymore.

I quit drinking years ago, so the wine thing is very cool but I wouldn't be taking advantage of that. The methadone keeps a good buzz on if done in moderation. (kidding)

Thanks again for all the opinions. Tim

[ianacole]

Originally Posted by Timco

The only difference in gun laws between there and here is no NFA items (can't bring the supressor or the short barrel rifle). Tim

You can drop those off here on your way by

[mikesz]

Good Luck! Welcome!

[mikesz]

WELL TIMCO, are you IN or are you OUT?

[Timco]

Originally Posted by mikesz

WELL TIMCO, are you IN or are you OUT?

Your timing is superb!

She's flying back as I type. Loves the house. We fly back out next week or make a cross country drive out of it. We will get an offer in by mid next week. It's in Bristol. Guess I'll make some work inquiries.

Tim

[grc0456]

Congrats! Have a 'Gansett, Neighbor. Or at least a Dell's Lemonade.

[alm001]

There's a Cheesecake Factory in downtown Providence, so you'll only be about 35min away!

[Need_for_speed]

Welcome to Road Island! You'll have another neighbor on Aquidneck Island.
Be forewarned, the traffic around here has been nucking futs for the past few days as summer tourist season is starting to ramp up. I put the top down and went into Newport for lunch with my workmates today and I don't think I ever got out of second gear.

[mikesz]

Its a good time to be here, seems like this summer might be a warm one. Great beach weather! There is Matunuck Oyster Bar and the Post Office Café. East Greenwich is very nice too lots of shops and restaurants and not too congested. Don't forget, to look up local PCA chapter, and there is the Taunton Crew that meet every other Sunday morning, mostly Porsches but also Ferrari, Lotus, Citroen (yes we have 1 of those).

[grc0456]

I'm going to drive down to the Taunton Cars and Coffee tomorrow morning. Look forward to meeting Dino and everyone else.