Another Free State catastrophe.

Bears.

True enough, but nothing OP indicated that.

OP will flee the state when they hear about the bears.

65ish gallons, definitely want more!

The comments didn’t disappoint 😂

27M in Manchester here, I've been to Portland a few times and love it but yeah maybe only as a tourist. The way you describe it unfortunately sounds so much like Manchester unfortunately. I just moved here from Nashua. I am very social, enjoy culture and people with the same intentions. I got involved in a lot of local activities and networks. I mean I wouldn't move here for your intentions. NH is OLD and trying to find young outdoorsy energetic people is devastatingly difficult. Manchester doesn't have much culture but if you pry into the woodwork you'll find some people. It's just going to be maybe ever slightly easier than your current location. I mean so far I love the city, but it's one strip of shops and stuff downtown that's about it.

To fill the gap check with DH's Housing Relocation services. They have short term rentals that are reasonable.

Probably shouldn't mention the bears.

Stonehouse Pond

Pawtuckaway but bring a trad rack or tr gear

Rattlesnake in Goffstown

Cape Ann quarries on the North Shore

Rock Rimmon has a few bolts but also requires some trad gear

I suggest you also consider MA. I may be biased, but I think most of us can agree that your best chance at a social life would be down here. As well as Providence.

Check Mountain Project.

Just because it is legal doesn't mean that the property owner isn't screwing op.

Manchester will have what you're looking for in terms of size and opportunities to meet people, but as others have said, a lot of it will be similar to what you've found in Portland, minus access to the ocean.

I would suggest checking out Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Dover and Newmarket are worth a look, easy access to Portsmouth and the ocean but cheaper and with a younger vibe due to proximity to UNH.

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The property owner isn’t kind of or otherwise screwing you. Sure, it isn’t the situation you wanted. But you will be fine.

Lol I do live here so I am completely aware how tight the rental market is here

I do plan on asking

Would the potential new buyer (whoever/whenever that plays out) be interested in making some accomodation?

Lots of young professionals in Manchester and the population is only growing as more apartments pop up all over the city. The nightlife is great for a city of its size. There are fancy cocktail bars, country bars, irish pubs, dive bars. I would spend a night or two out bar-hopping on Elm St. before you decide to move here to get a taste for it. I’m personally in my mid 20s but a lot of the people I meet out on the town (besides college students) are in their late 20s or early 30s, so right around your age. Seems to be a healthy mix of liberals and conservatives but it’s hard to gauge how people lean politically, especially in a purple state such as NH. Politics aside, I’ve found people here are generally down to earth, much more so than in a place like Portsmouth for example. Huge diversity of restaurant/food options, depends what kind of cuisine you’re into. Google maps is your friend. Access to the outdoors is awesome, there are various cool parks and trails right in and outside of the city. Monadnock region is 45 minutes to the west, Atlantic Ocean is 45 minutes to the east and the Whites are just an hour north. Tourists are a non-factor. Manchester is a great place to live, but there’s nothing to really draw many tourists here at least at this time. Now for the negatives: homeless population is growing, crime is increasing, and parts of the city are rundown and depressing. Stay away from these parts and it’s not really something you ever have to worry about. Manchester is absolutely not a decaying shithole as most members of this sub would have you believe, and I think you should give it a chance.

If you have the time and can afford a bigger truck, pack everything in home depot storage bins, and label and inventory them. Then you will know where everything is and be able to access anything you need until you find a new place.

Anything electronic should go into climate controlled storage.

Gilford man fatally shot by police.

Guilford police fatally shoot local (insert job) man at home.

Pulitzer please.

Good luck! Short term and long term rentals are always in very high demand due to dwindling supply here in the Upper Valley.

Might be worth trying to negotiate further with current landlord for those extra 4 months rather than pay significantly more for other short term options, of which, you may not find.

We've got one that visits our front porch very late at night. Keeps the rodents down. And now I'll jinx it: haven't had a single mouse in the house this fall/winter.

Hi there.

I'm in Manchester and can give some recommendations based on your interests. Elm street is the place to be: there's a comedy club and a traditional theatre, a ton of pubs, taphouse, and even a few game rooms.

My wife and I love the night life, and we've met people through people and even introduced people.

But we're nerds -- we do Boards & Brews, trivia nights at pubs, event nights -- depends on what you're looking for.

What did the fox say?