What if they got tired of all the natural disasters?

I'd like to move out because this state sucks

The kicker is the car, which most of us need, is taxed as personal property. But a boat, a luxury item unless you use it for business, isn’t taxable. How does that make sense?

Oh…so with 21 million people they DO have a more diverse economy than gator hunting?

Go ahead and compare. I never said they were perfect. If you want to pull up some actual stats on education and “overall well being” then go ahead and do some fucking legwork.

I've been doing that lately. I'll try and have my lunch thrown together before I start work (not always easy). I eat that at my desk, then I spend my half hour lunch outside walking.

I loved the Caldor's in Manchester as a kid. My parents used to take us there to buy a toy before we went on vacation each year. It was even my first job in High school at the jewelry counter.

I agree with a few other people here. Getting outside for a hike or walk around the neighborhood multiple times a week even in the winter months helps a lot, even on the overcast days. This winter it was pretty easy considering how mild it was. Don't get me wrong I have days where I think about visiting my in laws in Florida but for the most part getting outside helped a lot. I also increased the lighting throughout my house to make things brighter when indoors.

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Edited to add, its not bad getting outside in the winter with proper layers. Base, mid layer, outer layer. Try not to wear cotton. Stick to Merino Wool, synthetics, fleece and a decent outer layer and you'll be comfortable especially once you get moving.

My pollen allergy kicked in last week so yes, it’s already here.

I've been to two Sonics in Michigan and one in Illinois, they have the same food as the ones in CT. It's that extra greasy fast food like they have at Rally's/Checkers. It's a gross restaurant no matter where you are.

Weather and the shift in amount of daylight are factors that affects all of us differently. There are ways to make the cold enjoyable such as getting outside regardless of weather. Check out this article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/how-norways-friluftsliv-could-help-us-through-a-coronavirus-winter

If your budget allows, spend some time at REI or LL Bean and get the right clothes for the different parts of the seasons.

But if you are the type of person that just doesn’t like the cold, the only way to escape it is to move permanently or even temporarily to a much warmer climate area. I do see a lot of Florida plates in CT in the Summer, just like I’ve seen a lot of NY and Ontario plates in Florida in February. Maybe this is why “the van life” and RVs are so attractive to some.

Do what feels right for you.

Those are the months I'm least happy here (June-August) XD

After watching countless sonic commercials on adult swim as a youth I was so excited to see them come to CT. When I pulled up to one and realized I couldn't walk in and order I just left. Such a weird concept and I had two kids under 5 at the time, I wasn't about to try to feed them in the car.

I moved here from London at least partially because the weather is SO MUCH better here than there. I love how much sun we get in Connecticut. Over 60% more hours of sun, on average! Over 200 days a year with at least some sun! Even compared to other American cities, we compare pretty well. In general, SAD is driven more by lack of sun than temperature, but everyone is a bit different.

If weather is your issue then it will be wherever you go. Florida too hot hurricanes insects gator etc. happiness is a state of mind. I agree going outdoors is good for you but happiness would not walk in.

Oh yeah, Florida is of comparable population to CT. Let's compare economies! How about overall well being? Education? Let's compare those.

Per your own description, the franchise owner has literally staffed their location with people that don’t want to work (eg, you waited 25 minutes and never got fed).

Not everybody can afford to have their eye surgery done in an actual clinic. Some people have to save money with the driving mobile lazer eye surgery

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I don’t know, probably whatever Florida does that gives them an economy 4X the size of Connecticut with an unemployment rate 1.4% lower.

https://countryeconomy.com/countries/usa-states/compare/florida/connecticut

And it was reference to no state income tax btw. Lol.

Going to try New Haven this weekend.

It's the current plan.

Nice

The rapid development of Mass around dispensaries has been wicked, Springfield is killing it between INSA & MGM now, but I'm very curious to see how things unfold now that they are losing CT business and the recession builds

Would you ever want to have like a newsletter or zine or something about local acts or events or something? I’ve been dying for some local info on music and events and other stuff going on and want to get something going, but don’t really know the local music scene

Gotta kind of agree with OP. April/May are starting to get warm, and lately October-December are much more mild/fall weather. It’s only bitterly cold from January-march lately (although probably more so in the northern part of the state). if you’re really only happy june-august then maybe there is a more serious problem to try to address with professional help. I’d hate to think you’d move all the way across country (presumably away from family and friends) and find that your depression traveled with you. Just food for thought, hope you’re doing well!

Not sure what you’re talking about. Somebody complaining that nobody wants to work is paying minimum wage and surprised they can’t find people to hire.