Mainergal, it sure must ave taken some getting use to, moving from down south to maine...! I know what you mean about those rotten high taxes in coastal communities.
I've been eyeing Maine for years as place for my last stand and to pass on to younger family members that are interested..I wasborn and raised on eastern long island,it was once God's country.A community of fisherman and farmers.Now a large part of the area is a play ground for the rich and famous.Then a huge pool of cheap forgien labor moved into the area.The school taxes skyrocketed and we needed teachers that could teach these young kids to speak English.
I've seen some good deals up in Maine on small farms, much lower taxes, breathing room, and hopefully more honest people
Its pretty sad when you can't even leave a darn hose or something in your front yard and it gets stolen.
I know it can get wicked cold in northern Maine, and there is little work for income.Lots of working folks from my area , locals for generations have moved down to the Carolina's. Some came back after awhile, deciding it wasn't any better down their...
I guess, its the old trade off, some good things and not so good, where ever you go..
Hey, thanks Mainergal for the warm invite to Maine...lol Nice to know there are warm folks there..
I've been eyeing Maine for years as place for my last stand and to pass on to younger family members that are interested..I wasborn and raised on eastern long island,it was once God's country.A community of fisherman and farmers.Now a large part of the area is a play ground for the rich and famous.Then a huge pool of cheap forgien labor moved into the area.The school taxes skyrocketed and we needed teachers that could teach these young kids to speak English.
I've seen some good deals up in Maine on small farms, much lower taxes, breathing room, and hopefully more honest people
Its pretty sad when you can't even leave a darn hose or something in your front yard and it gets stolen.
I know it can get wicked cold in northern Maine, and there is little work for income.Lots of working folks from my area , locals for generations have moved down to the Carolina's. Some came back after awhile, deciding it wasn't any better down their...
I guess, its the old trade off, some good things and not so good, where ever you go..
Hey, thanks Mainergal for the warm invite to Maine...lol Nice to know there are warm folks there..