Leaving Boston Massachusetts for the country life

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  • @terri-annemcsweeney3451
    @terri-annemcsweeney3451 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    During the pandemic I sold my house in the city and bought a house in the country. It was a cheaper house so I finally had a bit of money up my sleeve. I got 2 small Bichon cross miniature Poodles because they don’t shed and I knew by the time they got old and needed lifting in and out of my car, I would be old and physically unable to lift them up. Best decision as I have the unconditional love and affection from my dogs that my children don’t seem to be able to give me since moving to, “butt f#$ nowhere.” My kids are city born and bred and can’t understand why I moved away from where I too was born and raised. Sometimes it becomes about us and putting our needs before others. What brings you joy won’t always be to others liking, glad you know and now you can find others that will appreciate it. I wish you well and applaud your commitment to your Mum, I’m sure some part of her knew your love and dedication to her. A new follower from Australia 😊🇦🇺

  • @BaggioItal
    @BaggioItal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Holy cow, I did this same exact thing! Im Italian, divorced, from Somerville, moved to Lakes Region, got a small dog! Wow!!

    • @janelleg597
      @janelleg597 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Please don't bring leftist politics here. Sincerely, a NHerrite

    • @JP-lu9ed
      @JP-lu9ed หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@janelleg597There are nations that are one party and one religion rule but the USA is not one of them and we should be proud of that.
      I don’t like some of our neighbor’s beliefs but I’m old fashioned enough American to believe that’s up to them. I get it if their rules or practices begin to horn in on my life -- but if they don’t…..it’s not my beeswax as my granddad used to say.

  • @urpreposterous682
    @urpreposterous682 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In our Sicilian family in Pennsylvania, we were always close-knit. If we weren’t sharing the same house for a time, we were living just down the street or at least in the same town, always within walking distance. It meant we could see each other every day, and it made for the best way to grow up-surrounded by family. But now, everyone I grew up with has passed away, and I feel completely lost and lonely without them. The extended family, the ones who are still around, have moved on. They don’t want to gather like we used to, saying that I’m stuck in the past. But I’m just trying to hold on to the little bit of family I have left, to keep us together. I’ve come to realize that I’m the black sheep of the family, the one who doesn’t quite fit in anymore. So now it’s just me, my dog, and my boyfriend, who lives across town.

  • @rosettaridge6446
    @rosettaridge6446 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Pls consider adopting a dog! The shelters are so full

  • @Hawaii902
    @Hawaii902 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I'm 50,single live in Connecticut, and spend my weekends with my mom in Western Massachusetts, who is my best friend, too. My 40s were a decade of personal growth, and I am the happiest and healthiest I've ever been.

  • @goodguy7420
    @goodguy7420 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Eastern Massachusetts is the worst. If it wasn't for my family being here I'd be gone. It has deteriorated so badly in my lifetime. And I'm 77.

  • @BedfordFalls7
    @BedfordFalls7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Getting the dog is a great idea. Medium or small. Having a dog and house in N.H. sounds like your doing what makes you happy. I live in MA. and often think of running away to N.H. As a kid my family always went on vacation to Hampton Beach. Hampton is such a fond memory for me. I love your down to earth way of talking. No bull.

  • @ChrisBrogan
    @ChrisBrogan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Meffa. What a great video. No idea why TH-cam said to come check out out, but I'm glad I did. How fun!

  • @brandyward9677
    @brandyward9677 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Living with your mom is beautiful.

  • @deborahrathfon9219
    @deborahrathfon9219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    you are an inspiration....best to you

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deborahrathfon9219 thanks but how did I do that?

  • @johnfury6481
    @johnfury6481 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Three years left until I do essentially the same thing, God willing.
    Cheers on your new life!

  • @billywalker9223
    @billywalker9223 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    50ish, living in the mountains of Virginia. Life couldn't be better. 400 acres of huge timber, nearest neighbor 1/2 mile away, and no city sounds.

    • @GDoggy-em2xc
      @GDoggy-em2xc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’d give anything to live like you

    • @tomwilliams6744
      @tomwilliams6744 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I live in southern CA and I've had some desires to move to an area where you are. I can make the move if I wanted to, but I feel like I'm too afraid to. I wish I didn't feel that way. The weather is good where I am but that's all there is to offer. I'd like to relocate to a different place, preferably a more rural area, but I'm too afraid doing it alone and moving to a place where I don't know anyone.

  • @Jojo-ni2cg
    @Jojo-ni2cg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Awesome brother! great move-much freer then Mass!

  • @HeatherCampbell-kc7fx
    @HeatherCampbell-kc7fx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I had to do the same thing. Ten years so far. When mom goes, I am heading off cape cod and out of Massachusetts. Enjoy your new life!

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@HeatherCampbell-kc7fx it’s not all roses but it’s not taxachussetts

  • @JK-xl7un
    @JK-xl7un 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching from Everett, MA…good luck and good health!

  • @l-cranchjustthinking8302
    @l-cranchjustthinking8302 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've lived on the West coast, the East coast and now in between. I've lived in rural settings about 1/2 of my 70 years and much prefer the farm life. We now live on a small farm with a few farm animals, zero debt, and I love it. We have good neighbors and family nearby so when we take a long road trip, someone can watch over the place. Last year we took a 13,000-mile road trip through western Canada into Alaska. This year we took a 10,000-mile road trip across eastern Canada and all the eastern Provinces. We camp in our homemade pickup camper, so our only real expense is fuel and food but what a great experience. I love to travel but I need a home, family, and community to return to. "Enjoying life" is different for everyone but in my view, I'm living a dream!!

  • @Brad1237202
    @Brad1237202 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love your channel Brother!!

  • @seahorse5689
    @seahorse5689 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hey! Hello from Somerville, MA. :) Husband and I are looking at retiring in NH or ME as well--need to get out of the city. I always favored big dogs too. Now have my MIL's little rescue mutt and he's a hoot. Keep well and enjoy the woods!

    • @edkronholm9054
      @edkronholm9054 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Grew up in Maine... thought about retiring there... but politics and heavy tax burden would make me chose NH over ME every time...

    • @seahorse5689
      @seahorse5689 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@edkronholm9054 Keep talking to my husband about the taxes in ME, but he thinks property prices in NH are too expensive, so he's set on ME. Try to explain that all the other taxes over the long haul would be more expensive, but he's set on a cheaper piece of property.

  • @pierreaucoin2480
    @pierreaucoin2480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I don’t blame you a bit. However….. one of the reasons people in rural areas don’t want city folk there is that they come in with big money and drive up home prices to the point that the rural folks can’t afford homes. This happened in Maine during the Covid years especially. Folks from away also try to change things like they were in the city. One woman who moved to my home town asked my dad, how do you people get by up here? And he said, we got along just fine before you got here and will get along just fine after you leave. (Because they never stay). Don’t be the guy who tries to change things like they were in Medford. Good luck to you and enjoy NH.

  • @Cheryl-pr4we
    @Cheryl-pr4we 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I live South of Boston and I love New Hampshire too. Love to Camp ❤

  • @Jumpman67
    @Jumpman67 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey man welcome to NH! I've lived here for most of my life but I did used to live in Mass and I worked there a lot too. I was in Manchester but I'm up near Plymouth now in the central part of NH.

  • @ReadyFreddy57
    @ReadyFreddy57 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow. I’m with you. Been here since 1981 and I’m so done with this city. Moving to NH in the next couple of months. Best to you.

    • @martinfurlong1071
      @martinfurlong1071 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Please stay where you are. New Hampshire has enough transplanted "Massholes" already! Thank you.

    • @Whatever70415
      @Whatever70415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please just leave the liberal politics in mass

  • @rightbackagain
    @rightbackagain 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good one, thanks for sharing….

  • @johnk5503
    @johnk5503 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From Somerville
    And went NH and never looks back ... I'd go more secluded if it wasn't for work

    • @edhuber3557
      @edhuber3557 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never look back perhaps, but in Somerville I always looked over my shoulder.

  • @cur244
    @cur244 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Boston has a lot to offer and is one of the better large cities. Country living is the best where you've actually got land and property. NH is a beautiful state. The northern NE states are great. Basically no crime and beautiful.

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi there! New to your channel and subscribed. Cool story about your move out of Medford!

  • @jamescunningham4180
    @jamescunningham4180 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I used to live in Chicago did high-rise plumbing Union . After both my parents passed within 3 months of each other Alzheimer's and dementia. moved to Kentucky 3 years ago best thing I ever did great neighbors could afford a much better life here. 🤠🇺🇲

    • @capricetony
      @capricetony 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is good to hear and makes my decision to move out of NY make sense… 👍

  • @MelaniaT-r6m
    @MelaniaT-r6m หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you can afford lake front property Indiana Chain of Lakes area is very inexpensive, low taxes, zero crime. Quite. Crystal clear lakes. No water bill, all well water. Lots of wooded areas. Fish lake in LaGrange is great. Ft. Wayne small city 1 hour away. Bigger city 1.5 hours away.
    Yes, time to get a rescues teacup. They use piddle pads (from Sams Club) that last for ever. Plus they have washable ones but you have to wash twice for obvious reasons.

  • @createwithbarbbl4125
    @createwithbarbbl4125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved hearing that you are getting a dog. Best friend you could have. I love your collection of Asian art works. Best of luck to you, living the dream. Greetings from Australia.

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@createwithbarbbl4125 thanks

  • @reginarenoude1098
    @reginarenoude1098 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sadly lost all threeof my dogs to old age within a year . I can no longer handle a bigger dog but my little pom was 4 pounds & my girl. I miss all of them. I plan on staying in my home in the state i have lived in all my life. Enjoying simple , stress free living.

    • @SIERRATREES
      @SIERRATREES 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Simple and stress free, yes to that ! Im lucky in that I have lots of interest and just enjoy getting out into nature. Simplicity is what I like. I used to run around like a mad thing years trying to live a jet set glamorous life.

  • @JI814
    @JI814 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope outsiders don't change NH. I live in the western US and Californians move here and get into politics and try to change us into California.

  • @EmilyFoxSeaton
    @EmilyFoxSeaton 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey from Massachusetts. Utterly typical. My messed up and toxic family and workplace is in MA. Probably the source of all the misery.

  • @GloriaCote-o1c
    @GloriaCote-o1c 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your channel is growing so fast! I love wherever I am! I love dogs and don't have one now. Enjoy now!

  • @AHigherPerspective-w6i
    @AHigherPerspective-w6i 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this!! Good for you! I feel exactly the same way. Moved to Northern NH from Mass almost 3 years ago. Will never go back to Mass to live. I still go back every 2,weeks to see granddaughter, ugh can’t stand the traffic, noise and politics. No thx

  • @Luckless_Pedestrian
    @Luckless_Pedestrian 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bought a house in NH on a lake several years back just before I retired... still have a house in MA but it's now looking a little sad because I spend all my time at the lake... Couple cats, the wife and one or two really good neighbors... most "friends" from the previous life have vanished... never tire of watching the sunrise and sunset off the dock... Life is good but property taxes are high...

    • @martinfurlong1071
      @martinfurlong1071 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you don't like New Hampshires property taxes, please, PLEASE feel free to go back to Massachusetts!!! The sooner, the better.

    • @Luckless_Pedestrian
      @Luckless_Pedestrian 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@martinfurlong1071 Oh gawd... another one of those lame ":masshole go home" comments... small world you live in apparently. Son, I was born, raised, educated and started my career in NH... then moved away... finished my career while living in a bunch of places in the US, then came back to New England and purchased homes in NH and MA... and I have every right to complain about my property taxes just as you have every right to complain about the cost of groceries and what it costs to fill your pick up. Instead of trying to insult me, you should be thanking me for all the dollars I'm putting into the community coffers... particularly if you have kids in your school system. Oh, and by the way, if this helps you sleep at night, I go back to MA often... you son, have a great day.

  • @joegeorge3367
    @joegeorge3367 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    funny thing is all those 3-deckers in metro-Boston in the mid-1900's were filled with generational living families. we didn't put or aging loved ones in nursing homes. we took care of them. all the children, grandchildren etc. were there to learn about life and aging, and the grand-parents got to see the next gen every day. good luck to you in your move.

    • @urpreposterous682
      @urpreposterous682 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In our Sicilian family in Pennsylvania, we were always close-knit. If we weren’t sharing the same house for a time, we were living just down the street or at least in the same town, always within walking distance. It meant we could see each other every day, and it made for the best way to grow up-surrounded by family. But now, everyone I grew up with has passed away, and I feel completely lost and lonely without them. The extended family, the ones who are still around, have moved on. They don’t want to gather like we used to, saying that I’m stuck in the past. But I’m just trying to hold on to the little bit of family I have left, to keep us together. I’ve come to realize that I’m the black sheep of the family, the one who doesn’t quite fit in anymore. So now it’s just me, my dog, and my boyfriend, who lives across town.

  • @shellygreenan2407
    @shellygreenan2407 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is life outside of 495 .. Ashburnham is a good town . Expect to travel though for everything, there are few "conveniences". Be sure to hike MT Monadnock, get home made ice cream at Murdock dairy in Winchendon, MA( next town ) and explore your new home area. There is more here than you know, just have to look.

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shellygreenan2407 Ashburnham is nice but taxes are high I lived there

    • @shellygreenan2407
      @shellygreenan2407 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Philipbuono77 yes they absolutely are high. Winchendon MA is cheaper, however the school system is terrible..being border towns to NH you can still find lower property taxes in small towns and do all business in NH, where property taxes are typically high. Fitzwilliam, NH is a lil secret, nothing there, but low taxes and easy commute into MA , Keene NH, Nashua NH. Winchendon works for NH wannabes, along with a few other towns.

  • @00wn
    @00wn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I too, am a Masshole. Moved from Mass. to NH 40 years ago. Best thing eva!
    I too, am alone now . Phil......do you need a roommate? lol

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@00wn lol do you change bed pans 😂

    • @00wn
      @00wn หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Philipbuono77 Will you clip my toenails? Ya know, I moved up here to be left alone.
      ( Boy....these Medford guys are kinda demandin' ) Boston Strong, Brotha! 😁

  • @DonFonzarelli-uq9yx
    @DonFonzarelli-uq9yx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Coolest places ive been to, and ive been to every place in the country...
    Are all to expensive. Love cali, especially san diego, or san fran, could never afford it. Same with nyc
    , lake tahoe, portland oregon.
    Im thinking maybe live overseas somewhere. There are some places in europe that are cheap, and would be interesting to live abroad.

  • @JBERRY603
    @JBERRY603 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You hung in the fells or Brooks pond?

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JBERRY603 yeah great places to run around the woods

  • @paliacho9
    @paliacho9 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is legit. It's actually quite brave. Few people make this leap. Respect.

  • @TC2020-w8u
    @TC2020-w8u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man I dont blame you at all for that.

  • @mrleegrantstaton1008
    @mrleegrantstaton1008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good channel

  • @Anyonehearme
    @Anyonehearme 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Be careful with country folks, they are a strange breed. I moved to a small town, and it turned into a nightmare. Everyone in town hated each other for one reason or another. I felt like I was in a soap opera mixed with the Beverly Hill Billie's. I had to move to get away from that.

    • @zeballos5757
      @zeballos5757 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Haha yes. A friend of mine owned a lodge on a small island in British Columbia Canada. Obviously you could only get there by boat. She said “There are 600 people on this island, half of them like me, and the other half hate me.” Lol

  • @PaulWhitcomb-ty6md
    @PaulWhitcomb-ty6md 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your story (or a part of it), Phil. I was born in Brighton, grew up in Reading and left Stoneham in 2012 for Maine. I totally understand what you are saying about living in the country. I did it at age 54, and I love it. I ride a bicycle, garden and do a lot of bird feeding. How are you liking that clean air? No more soot from 93! How long you been up there?

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Been here 15 , mass corruption never going to change moved when opportunity shined on me ( I love it here) !!!

    • @PaulWhitcomb-ty6md
      @PaulWhitcomb-ty6md 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Philipbuono77 Yep, Maine's totally awesome, too. Welcome to the good life.

  • @tom-kz9pb
    @tom-kz9pb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To each his own. For some people, city living seems to be their heaven, walking to shops, restaurants, and concerts. Lots of close-by jobs.
    I'm glad personally to not want that. Would rather have space, privacy, greenery, hills, brooks, ponds, trees, safety. And not so crazy-pricey.

  • @capricetony
    @capricetony 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lived in NY Long Island my entire life, approaching 50 now. Have a good job but rents here are outrageous. Was thinking about moving in with my friend of 35 years in Tampa Bay FL, I actually love it there. Just a bit scared I will not find work, but splitting the cost of living for both of us will make things much easier to enjoy, I am at a fork in the road, any advice would be appreciated, thanks 👍

    • @edkronholm9054
      @edkronholm9054 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like Yogi Berra said... "When you come to a fork in the road of life... TAKE IT!"

  • @CalvinMorris-cf8jk
    @CalvinMorris-cf8jk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    if it works don't fix it if you enjoy where you are at do everything in your power to stay there I know calif sucks I live in the bay area I stay because I enjoy it and that is all that matters to me.

  • @warthogA10
    @warthogA10 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've had more dogs than I've had cars.
    🤣
    (not true but it sounded funny in my head)

  • @uncleremus5046
    @uncleremus5046 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mini Bull Terrier will keep ya alive!😂

  • @NhamshahSpah-ky-id6jo
    @NhamshahSpah-ky-id6jo หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome to N’Hamshah! Just don’t vote the way that destroyed Massachusetts.

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@NhamshahSpah-ky-id6jo never i hate mass

  • @angelogoreham4155
    @angelogoreham4155 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Isn’t Medford the last place in Massachusetts with Italians.

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angelogoreham4155 maybe but there must be some old timers in east Boston 😂

  • @rodeleon2875
    @rodeleon2875 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a few years ago i was given a choice of moving to boston or losing my job and i took the job loss. that area is an unbelievable rat race and ridiculously expensive and a tax hell. and for what? i would rather live in a storage unit in Jackson Mississippi than a condo in boston. no exaggeration either.

  • @Whatever70415
    @Whatever70415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to nh, just leave the liberal politics in mass, many people from mass leave mass because they don’t like mass politics but move to nh and vote for the same policy’, trying to make here like there and it’s frustrating to us locals who grew up here😞

  • @MultiSweener
    @MultiSweener 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Commie state.

  • @Demonstrait
    @Demonstrait 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello, from MA this TH-camr knows what he is talking about. Tangent now: Living in MA sucks, if you have a choice do not move here. Too expensive, no freedom, and on top of that you are a number in a pay stub to the state.

  • @hp7093
    @hp7093 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your mother sounds like a wonderful person. Whatever man, I just don’t see you moving in with your mom and living for years a win. You missed out a lot in life. Sorry to hear about your mom and dog

    • @Philipbuono77
      @Philipbuono77  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@hp7093 the years I spent with my mom are priceless it’s the years I spent with my good for nothing waste of life xwife that’s what hurts

    • @davidmann4533
      @davidmann4533 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂Smith and Wesson is going to take care of me when I’m real old😂