If any of these ten iconic Granite State experiences make you nod knowingly, you’ve lived in New Hampshire for far too long:
1. Flannel is Your Year-Round Uniform
You wore beards and flannel shirts before they were popular across the country. Or at least your parents wore them, and you continue to wear them without irony.
2. You re a Master of Extreme Weather Driving
Boston traffic sends shivers down your spine, but ice storms, sleet, blizzards, heavy rain, frost heaves, and deer on the roadway don’t bother you.
3. You Yell Masshole! (Even at Non-MA Drivers)
When you’re interrupted, your first instinct is to yell “Masshole!” Nebraska included, at any out-of-state license plate.
4. You Know a Plow Guy and Probably Own a Snowplow
Do you need a plowman? isn’t just idle chatter; it’s vital. After every major storm, plow vehicles and their owners are viewed as heroes in the community.
5. You ve Experienced (and Survived) a Real New Hampshire Winter
The bitterly frigid temperatures and unrelenting snowfall are more than just seasons; they are a part of life. You have tenacity and experiences to share because you persevered through them.
6. Ticks and Black Flies Are Seasonal Nemeses
Like an experienced entomologist, you get ready for woods treks by applying bug repellent and checking for ticks before every trip or backyard picnic.
7. You Have Fierce State Pride And Everyone Knows It
You enjoy telling visitors that there is no place like it, whether it is the fall foliage, the Kancamagus Highway, or the breathtaking vista from Mount Washington.
8. You ve Attended Old Home Days or Town Fairs
In addition to being enjoyable, local festivals that feature crafts, animals, parades, and fireworks are important community customs that unite generations.
9. You re Shocked When People Don t Know What Fried Dough or Aroma Joe s Is
These are essentials. It would be impossible to picture summertime without fair food or mornings without New Hampshire’s famous coffee.
10. You ve Jarred Homegrown Veggies or Know Someone Who Does
It comes naturally to preserve the summer’s produce for the winter, or at the very least, you have a friend who keeps you stocked with homemade jam or pickles.
Bonus: Sometimes you want to live off the grid to avoid the harsh bills from the power company, not because it’s better for the environment.
It’s very obvious whether these characteristics apply to you: you bear the enduring imprint of New Hampshire life, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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