tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post6902381167796344849..comments2023-11-19T04:45:41.732-06:00Comments on 50 Authors from 50 States: New Hampshire and Margaret PorterAnnette Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879067226705508336noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-8876503158061629362017-07-25T21:37:31.814-05:002017-07-25T21:37:31.814-05:00I just noticed I'm a winner. Thanks to Annette...I just noticed I'm a winner. Thanks to Annette and Margaret for the opportunity. I'm sending Margaret an email now. Anxiously awaiting to read A Pledge of Better Times!<br />Cheers!<br />S.J. FrancisSJ Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454191848998570977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-88310440772097736732017-07-23T08:16:09.238-05:002017-07-23T08:16:09.238-05:00Linda Thorne, thanks for commenting and I hope you...Linda Thorne, thanks for commenting and I hope you have a chance to visit someday!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-19049111364963501512017-07-22T08:16:18.269-05:002017-07-22T08:16:18.269-05:00Maryland is as close as I've gotten to the New...Maryland is as close as I've gotten to the New England states. I've always wanted to see them all, but jobs and money and life got in the way of getting that far. I had a high school best friend (when in Arizona) move to New Hampshire and she told me many stories about the area. We'd never had snow in Phoenix, Arizona. New Hampshire sounded like such a far off, fascinating place. I enjoyed your post about this state. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-9199171740934107082017-07-21T14:11:36.076-05:002017-07-21T14:11:36.076-05:00Carly Carson, you have the best of both worlds! VT...Carly Carson, you have the best of both worlds! VT is a great state also! (Even if it's 'upside down' from the NH perspective!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-52243976157370635312017-07-21T14:10:45.326-05:002017-07-21T14:10:45.326-05:00S.J. Francis, yes, this state is fortunate in have...S.J. Francis, yes, this state is fortunate in have a great deal of variety, many attractions, and so much natural beauty!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-90625425294887556092017-07-17T16:36:09.419-05:002017-07-17T16:36:09.419-05:00Beautiful post with lots of information. I've ...Beautiful post with lots of information. I've had the pleasure to visit New Hampshire many times and each time is a new stop. For such a small state, it does have quite a bit to offer. Thanks for sharing this!<br />Cheers!<br />S.J. Francis<br />www.sjfranciswriter.comSJ Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454191848998570977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-14650985349776337132017-07-17T09:53:30.580-05:002017-07-17T09:53:30.580-05:00I'm in Vermont right now but I'm in NH abo...I'm in Vermont right now but I'm in NH about every other day. They are both beautiful states. I think NH residents have done a great job in making an economically thriving state.Carly Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236823971323039071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-64354935294219437332017-07-17T09:37:29.364-05:002017-07-17T09:37:29.364-05:00Grumpy Granny, looking forward to that visit!Grumpy Granny, looking forward to that visit!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-64069080552506150322017-07-17T09:35:40.970-05:002017-07-17T09:35:40.970-05:00Cara Marsi, NH hasn't changed--it's still ...Cara Marsi, NH hasn't changed--it's still pretty. Hope you can return someday! Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-55004615008703724062017-07-17T09:34:45.663-05:002017-07-17T09:34:45.663-05:00Traveler, I hope I'll always be able to cope w...Traveler, I hope I'll always be able to cope with tough winters. Some are worse than others, and we're never quite sure what a 'normal' one is! But the other three seasons more than make up for the cold and snow--at least they do for me!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-57664019512850452782017-07-17T09:32:35.488-05:002017-07-17T09:32:35.488-05:00Amy Reade, best of luck to your daughter in her st...Amy Reade, best of luck to your daughter in her studies, and thanks for your kind words about this post. Do come back to New Hampshire someday!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-65146902251240002972017-07-17T09:31:45.407-05:002017-07-17T09:31:45.407-05:00Petite, I hope you will return and s pend more tim...Petite, I hope you will return and s pend more time here. I think you will find it worthwhile!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-25614151928427374772017-07-17T09:30:53.052-05:002017-07-17T09:30:53.052-05:00Linda Swift, I don't know much about Vermont, ...Linda Swift, I don't know much about Vermont, although I visit there every couple of years. There's quite a rivalry between my state and Vermont--the two have the same shape, although we in New Hampshire say Vermont is 'upside down'! A very significant difference is that we have a seacoast and Vermont is landlocked. And our mountains are taller. And our cities larger. And....Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-81936981074992146152017-07-16T21:34:49.239-05:002017-07-16T21:34:49.239-05:00Enjoyed your post. I traveled through New Hampshir...Enjoyed your post. I traveled through New Hampshire as a teenager on a road trip through NE with my family. I remember it as a very pretty place.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-3084329542389406452017-07-16T20:27:45.782-05:002017-07-16T20:27:45.782-05:00This was a lovely post. It's been years since ...This was a lovely post. It's been years since I visited New Hampshire, and I'd love to go back someday. It's just beautiful there, and I loved your pictures. My daughter will be studying British history--I hope she finds a job that she loves as much as you love yours!Amy M. Readehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13313132085132011921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-89598652671892068602017-07-16T19:18:38.243-05:002017-07-16T19:18:38.243-05:00New Hampshire certainly has a great deal to offer....New Hampshire certainly has a great deal to offer. The surroundings sound so scenic and appealing, except for the winter. When I drove through Maine, and Vermont we visited New Hampshire many years ago when I lived in a northern clime and loved the summer spent there. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)competitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-61337334383104014222017-07-16T18:49:45.502-05:002017-07-16T18:49:45.502-05:00Thank you for an armchair tour of your state. I ha...Thank you for an armchair tour of your state. I have been to many states in the New England area but confess I have not yet been to Vermont. Your post has made me want to see it soon and I'll be looking for a tour to join. Best wishes for your writing career.<br />Linda Swift LSwiftR@aol.comLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065946221828780728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-12666456498312789752017-07-16T18:43:28.045-05:002017-07-16T18:43:28.045-05:00Your informative post made New Hampshire so intere...Your informative post made New Hampshire so interesting, except for the lengthy, harsh winters which I can no longer deal with. When we lived in Mtl. we drove to New Hampshire many times and enjoyed the beauty.saubleb(at)gmail(dot)comtravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-305758410467441202017-07-16T16:43:59.663-05:002017-07-16T16:43:59.663-05:00jrlindermuth, I am a rare creature who loves the N...jrlindermuth, I am a rare creature who loves the New England winter, but I admit even I am thankful when it is over! As an avid gardener, I welcome the arrival of springtime!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-62567440911282017822017-07-16T16:42:48.462-05:002017-07-16T16:42:48.462-05:00Margaret Carter, ours actually has the two oldest ...Margaret Carter, ours actually has the <b>two</b> oldest chambers in continuous use, as both our House and Senate still meet in their original chambers. (I was a House member, so I neglected to mention the Senate!) Thanks for a chance to clarify. Maryland is rightly proud of its historic state capital building, which pre-dates the Revolutionary War.Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-89843223078651853992017-07-16T13:40:38.906-05:002017-07-16T13:40:38.906-05:00What a wonderful overview of a state I have yet to...What a wonderful overview of a state I have yet to visit. I think a trip is in order soon, possibly with a visit to a certain lake house! Hopefully I can be in the running for the goodies, too. :-)GrumpyGrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662642493803994752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-22862538561745819962017-07-16T13:06:31.492-05:002017-07-16T13:06:31.492-05:00Lovely post. I'm a little puzzled, because as ...Lovely post. I'm a little puzzled, because as an employee of the Maryland General Assembly, I was taught that the Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol building in continuous use. However, the Old Senate Chamber (where Washington resigned his military commission) is no longer in use. Maybe that's the difference. We have the oldest building, you have the oldest chamber -- ? :)Margaret Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293021955480708191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-33535538643938236912017-07-16T10:44:02.313-05:002017-07-16T10:44:02.313-05:00One of the New England states I have yet to visit....One of the New England states I have yet to visit. You offer plenty of good reasons for making the journey, and I hope to do so one day--but not in the winter.jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.com