Seriously considering moving to RI...
 

What can you New Englanders tell me about RI I may not know?

Looking at a great place in Bristol. Her son is an immigration attorney in Providence and we have always loved Mass / RI.

Wow! That would be a big move!
The Bristol downtown area is beautiful, and real estate prices have been going up over the past few years as people have discovered the area.

Taxes here are brutal. The property taxes have been known to induce a coma. Most newcomers are shocked to discover the exorbitant annual RI vehicle taxes. Of course, non of these taxes seem to find their way into the road maintenance budget, at least in RI.

RI is an ocean state. It's the most gorgeous place I've ever lived. Along with that, you will have the occasional hurricane, so you need to pay attention to where you choose to purchase a home or you may find you'll have to pay for hurricane and flood insurance.

Feel free to PM me. Happy to answer any questions you might have!:cheers:

Don't forget about the long winters. Can be brutally cold and snowy. Makes you appreciate Spring, Summer and Fall more. Some people hate the humidity in summer (my wife is from Seattle and that's her least favorite part). In my opinion, late Spring / early Summer, and Fall are the best and most enjoyable.

Winter can get on your nerves with the weather and short day light. One of the reasons I am looking to move South (Virginia) when I retire.

Some areas are very scenic and the ocean tempers the climate somewhat. SE Mass might be a little cheaper to live, but depends on the community and proximity to the water.

Other than that, property taxes, sales tax, excise tax, and state income taxes make it tough to justify living here sometimes. Both are nanny states that you may not be used to coming from UT. Bottom line is come out here and spend some time (2weeks to a month) to really get a feel for the place and do your research on all the cost of living adjustments you will have to make.

Oh, and if you are a skier, forget everything you learned skiing in UT and buy a file for your edges :-)

Send Mikez a PM. I think he lives in RI.

I was born in Boston and my Dad was from Lawrence. We moved around a lot when he was in the service. I asked him why he stayed in VA when he retired. He told me it was cold and dreary in NE during the winters.

One bad outcome of his decision is that I have never seen the Red Sox play a game in Fenway Park. I've only see them play in Baltimore.

Providence is a nice small city with all types of food. Federal hill is really nice for Italian. Newport is really a nice destination spot as well. Winters are long so be prepared.

Bristol is the home of the country's oldest Forth of July parade and celebration. Very old-timey Main St with lots of shops and places to eat. Of course, it's also right on the water. Nearby Narragansett is also a nice town, without the summer crowds of Newport. Providence is the nearby "big" (small) city. Boston is about 90 minutes north, and Cape Cod is an easy drive (after Labor Day).

Climate is typical NE with the ocean air moderating the cold a bit. Any humid summer days are short-lived and the cooling sea breeze is usually prevalent. Nowhere near as humid as where I grew up in the mid-Atlantic.


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For geographic info and a good forum for local info I've always liked City-data.com. Start here and click the cities: Rhode Island Bigger Cities (over 6000 residents) - Real Estate, Housing, Schools, Residents, Crime, Pollution, Demographics and More

You can walk into a place and order a pitcher. AND. GET IT. No menu needed. BY YOURSELF.

Only people from Utah understand this lol!

LOL, i was in Utah once 17 years ago. I liked it. But i did experience the archaic liquor laws. Are they still strange?

I have lived here all my life. Providence has come a long way. Lots of great restaurants, theater, concerts. Bristol area is nice close to the water. I live in the burbs, Cranston. Summers I think are the best but realize it only lasts 3-4 months. Lots of great beaches, close to Cape Code, Boston, NH, CT. Winters can make you feel isolated and depressed and never consistent. This past winter was very mild and little snow. The year before that same thing up until Jan 17. After that we got hit with snow every week. I had a 20ft mound in my driveway that didn't completely melt till late April. A few years back it rained every day in June except for 5 days. Personally I would prefer to live n Florida, I like the warmth and beaches year round. If you do decide to move here look me up. There is a group of Porsche folks that meet in Taunton every other Sunday we also get a contingent of Ferrari, Lotus owners attending also. Our first meet is May 15 which also coincides with the local PCA meet of the season. Lots of great country roads to drive on. Fall can be nice with colorful foliage. Personally I think it would be great if you moved here the more the merrier. Besides I could use a DIY Boxster friend.

A few random RI clips from across the web:

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Maybe reconsider MO? 25 Things You Should Know Before Living in Missouri – Estately Blog

Sounds like fun! Can I come? :dance:

78F350, You said it I didn't. Rhode Island, Cooler, Warmer!

At first I didn't understand. I guess this explains that: Perplexed Rhode Islanders Ridicule State's New 'Cooler and Warmer' Slogan : NPR

...and Tim, there's a c@t problem:
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Honestly, I have nothing against RI. Grew up in MA and NH, tried ME when I first retired.

Tiny tiny tiny

The Denver Broncos drafted a guy that the announcer said can "bench press Rhode Island".

It has an isthmus, it is not a true island.

'Nuff said.

:D

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.

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

You can drop those off here on your way by :D

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OMG!!! THAT'S MY FLUFFY!! FLUFFY COME HOME!!!

Here, in rural areas, it's legal to kill animals suspected of being feral. No kidding. I am against this.

A democratic representative good friend of ours had buttons made up that say "I may be feral". It's absolutely hilarious to see him wear that to the capital.

True Island
 

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.

Good Luck! Welcome!

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?

winter
 

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).
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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!).

PCA events
 

The one where I am most likely to show up with my Bali Blue Cab. is an event held in Tiverton by the South Coast group, and other events in the South Coast area. Tom

TLC, would love to see that car. I live just across the bay from Tiverton.

Timco, sorry again for hijacking your thread!

need 4 speed
 

PM sent about Typ356NE.org and my 356.

TLC have you been to Patriot place? If so I know that car beautiful restoration!

Not at all! Is all Porsche stuff and this is how these connections happen. :)

Oh Yeah, and in RI, everyone knows everyone

Do you know Bob, in Narragansett?

How are Hans and Celest doing? ;)

Funny thing is an old HS buddy of mine lives in Tiverton..

My high school band, from NH, did a week-long trip for an "exchange concert" in Tiverton. I still remember a girl....

No but I know Dean and Jill from tiverton. We all meet in taunton every other sunday starting May 15. You should come!