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Could It Be Something In The Water?

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: April 20, 2008 · Comments (1)

It's been a while since I've done some bragging about New Hampshire, and I think it's a bit overdue. New Hampshire has a bit of a reputation or nativism, of being a bit unwelcoming to outsiders, and some times it's true. The old legend of it taking at least three... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.1/5 (7 votes cast)

A Duck Triumphant

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: April 11, 2008 · Comments (32)

My mother told me that I should never gloat. It's unbecoming and immature, she said. And I'm sure she'd say it's even more unbecoming to gloat over the deeds of others, and not yourself. Well, I don't care. I don't care that when the whole Dan Rathergate blew up, it... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (13 votes cast)

There Goes The Neighborhood...

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: March 20, 2008 · Comments (10)

Well, the Boston Globe has finally noted and put number to a phenomenon we here in New Hampshire have been commenting on for some time: people are moving to New Hampshire. It's a good article, some fascinating information and intriguing statistics and anecdotes. But it is equally fascinating to see... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (22 votes cast)

The Poor State Of My State

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: February 20, 2008 · Comments (4)

There are times when I truly hate my fellow Granite Stater, Bruce. Because if it wasn't for him, I could remain blissfully ignorant of just how hell-bent the Democrats who have taken over our state government are on ruining what made New Hampshire such a wonderful state to live in.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (13 votes cast)

If It Ain't Broke, Brake It

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 25, 2007 · Comments (28)

Here in New Hampshire, we're rather proud of our minimalist approach to government. Our annual budget state budget runs about 4.6 billion dollars (a bit more than I thought), or about $4,200 per citizen per year. We keep a pretty tight eye on our legislature (they're the ones that pass... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (13 votes cast)

Jay Tea: Do NOT answer the door!

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 15, 2007 · Comments (13)

I know you're still all moon-faced and sullen over Mary Katharine Ham not stopping by to see you while she was there, and are quite likely knee-deep in Madame Gnu's Special Organic Herb Teas to drown your sorrows, but don't let those pleasant herbal dreams blur the line between reality... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (12 votes cast)

A New Friend

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: November 30, 2007 · Comments (2)

Last weekend, I wrote about a little present a friend had given me. It occurred to me that I was being a bit selfish, not sharing a photo of this gift. So I give you Chiqi-San. I don't think she'll travel as much as Mr. Duckie, though. She's a bit... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.2/5 (4 votes cast)

Dumping On New Hampshire

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: November 15, 2007 · Comments (21)

Earlier today, my unfortunate colleague Jim Addison (well, soon to be unfortunate -- some things take a little time to prepare) linked to a story out of Hollis, New Hampshire. It appears that some people have been using the town's dump as a social venue. Mr. Addison took that opportunity... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (11 votes cast)

Truth In Labeling

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: September 14, 2007 · Comments (9)

(Spotted a few minutes' walk from my home) A bit crooked, and down to the left. Yup, that's her. And that's hanging outside the local headquarters. I wonder if I should go in there and say Norman Hsu sent me with a check? (Update: the broken pane of glass... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (17 votes cast)

Ducks... In... Space!!!!

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: July 20, 2007 · Comments (8)

This should be the last batch of photos from my time at Shore Leave. Honest. While there, I had the chance to engage in some intergalactic diplomacy. Unfortunately, Mr. Duckie was mistaken for a tribble. He escaped unharmed, but it was a very near thing. I also had a chance... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Hammer Time!

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: July 16, 2007 · Comments (8)

For some time, I've used "Olaf The Troll God's Hammer" as my metaphor for banning trolls. This weekend, at the Shore Leave convention, I think I found something a bit better. Sir Nicodemys Carvell (sirnicodemys@comcast.net) makes medieval weapons. Really, really cool ones -- mostly wooden, but some rather nasty metal... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.4/5 (23 votes cast)

Roughing it

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: July 6, 2007 · Comments (29)

The other day I ran into a guy who runs a local campground. During the course of our conversation, he mentioned some of the problems and complaints he has to deal with. For one, he was extremely annoyed at Comcast, and their monthly charges for the cable hookups he has... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (22 votes cast)

Make way for ducklings!

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 4, 2007 · Comments (10)

This morning, I took my sad but not fully broken camera out and ruthlessly exploited a little girl in my neighborhood -- and I have photographic proof. I rushed down to the river bank and found that my ducklings were out and about -- at least, one batch of them,... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.4/5 (13 votes cast)

Kissing cousins

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 31, 2006 · Comments (6)

Last week, enough events finally coalesced: I made a trip up to the new Stately Tea Manor in decent-enough weather and with a (borrowed) camera, and managed to record Mr. Ducky's sojourn. First up, we had to stop at a certain rest area. It's in Springfield, New Hampshire, between Exits... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Mr. Duckie's Maryland

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: July 12, 2006 · Comments (7)

With the demise of my digital camera, I've found myself depending on the kindness of strangers (well, friends, but they're pretty strange) for my photographic needs. While at the convention, I got quite a bit of good stuff. I picked up a truly wonderful T-shirt, a couple Firefly/Serenity lanyards, and... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Go east, young man

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 28, 2006 · Comments (18)

Yesterday afternoon, I decided to reward myself with a little trip. I'd just finished working six straight days, so I took a little trip. And since lately the motto for New England seems to have been "April showers bring May showers... which bring June showers," I figured I'd take advantage... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a bird on a plane!

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: September 5, 2005 · Comments (9)

Last week, I wrote about seeing a World War II-vintage B-17 bomber flying into the Lawrence, MA airport. It turns out it was a fund-raising event for the Experimental Aircraft Association's Greater Boston Chapter. Saturday, I tossed aside my cleaning plans and ventured into the Heart Of Darkness itself, the... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

This Bud's for you!

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: September 3, 2005 · Comments (7)

Merrimack, New Hampshire is one of New Hampshire's wealthier communities. It sits between the cities of Nashua and Manchester, and has a couple of big employers. It also has some rather odd scenes, these two adjoining businesses. Jared would be so proud... But I digress. Merrimack's most famous business is... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Beating a dead horse

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: August 28, 2005 · Comments (6)

A few weeks ago, a New Hampshire judge ruled to dismiss criminal trespass charges against some illegal aliens, saying that prior court rulings had determined that only the federal government has the authority to enforce immigration laws. That didn't sit well with a lot of people, myself included. But apparently... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Good news and bad news from New Hampshire on the Kelo precedent

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: August 26, 2005 · Comments (7)

Today the Union Leader reported that a House committee is recommending that the state tighten its laws covering eminent domain seizures. They want to change the laws so that wherever it says "public purpose," it now reads "public use," and "public use" is defined as "the possession, occupation, and enjoyment... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

A little bitty tear let me down...

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: August 24, 2005 · Comments (13)

Way back in 1972, one of the leading Democrats running for president was Maine's Senator Ed Muskie. That is, until he came to New Hampshire. From the 60's through the early 80's, the single most influential figure in New Hampshire politics was William Loeb. Loeb was an out-of-stater who bought... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Who gives a duck?

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: August 23, 2005 · Comments (9)

Earlier, I posted some photos from downtown Lawrence. Mark, the very first commenter, asked about the duck. About ten years ago, during the height of the Beanie Baby craze, it seemed that everyone and their cousin was coming out with Beanie Buddies, Teeny Beanies, and a bunch of other knockoffs.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

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