Bragging Rights

ishoot308 · 09-20-2026, 09:08 PM

Looks like old NH has got more bragging rights besides low taxes and the Lakes Region…

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/arti...193900926.html

Dan

tis · 09-21-2026, 05:16 AM

Well, not sure if that is something to be proud of but at least we are first for something.

SAMIAM · 09-21-2026, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Looks like old NH has got more bragging rights besides low taxes and the Lakes Region…

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/arti...193900926.html

Dan

Happy to have done my part

fatlazyless · 09-21-2026, 07:51 AM

Happy to NOT have even one beer since 2014, when I was starting to like beer too much. At the time the Irving Gas in Meredith had lowered the price from three dollars to one dollar for a 16-oz can of a discontinued German beer in a black can ..... forget the name ..... but it was too good .... and I was liking it too much ...... so, I quit totally.

Replaced beer with apple juice, grape juice, orange juice, milk, chocolate milk, and flavored water ........ NO beer is the best beer .... and I take a 2.5-mile walk about six days/week ...... soon to be age-75 ....

!

bobkatfly · 09-21-2026, 07:57 AM

From the look of some roadside trash, it's believable.

codeman671 · 09-21-2026, 08:23 AM

"Residents are likely to favor Bud Light over other brands."

I resemble that remark...

Biggd · 09-21-2026, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Looks like old NH has got more bragging rights besides low taxes and the Lakes Region…

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/arti...193900926.html

Dan

I think NH has held that mantle for quite a few years now. A buddy of mine that used to drive a beer delivery truck told me this 30 years ago!

Ben's Grampa · 09-21-2026, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Looks like old NH has got more bragging rights besides low taxes and the Lakes Region…

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/arti...193900926.html

Dan

Not anything I'd be proud of

steve-on-mark · 09-21-2026, 09:52 AM

Don't blame me....I cut out the beer a long time ago. If they come out with a Cabernet poll, that just might be a different story!

Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro XL using Tapatalk

retired · 09-21-2026, 10:02 AM

Do you think our seasonal visitors are driving up the consumption numbers?

codeman671 · 09-21-2026, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by retired

Do you think our seasonal visitors are driving up the consumption numbers?

The locals are a pretty hearty drinking bunch. Check out the bar at Ellacoya and you'll see. Or Gunstock during season.

jbolty · 09-21-2026, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by retired

Do you think our seasonal visitors are driving up the consumption numbers?

plus the surrounding states charge a bottle deposit.

Descant · 09-21-2026, 12:11 PM

So the Bud plant closed this year, but we still have lots of micro brewers. One of my favorites is "Lady of the Lake" brewed by the good folks at Able Ebenezer.

chachee52 · 09-21-2026, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

One of my favorites is "Lady of the Lake" brewed by the good folks at Able Ebenezer.

That's my nephew's hang out spot. From what I hear, great bunch of people there. Me, I'm allergic to hops, whiskey for me please.

Mr. V · 09-21-2026, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Looks like old NH has got more bragging rights besides low taxes and the Lakes Region…

Perhaps, but Vermont consumes the most cannabis per capita in the United States, with approximately 37.57% of adults reporting use within the past year.

retired · 09-21-2026, 08:54 PM

I've had their Lady of the Lake lager. Very good.

MeredithMan · 09-22-2026, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

Perhaps, but Vermont consumes the most cannabis per capita in the United States, with approximately 37.57% of adults reporting use within the past year.

My son lives in Rutland and there are 3 or 4 weed shops that I recall seeing there, plus numerous others as you make your way across Route 4 from 89 to Rutland. He has also mentioned that a number of his co-workers grow their own at home.

Mr. V · 09-22-2026, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

My son lives in Rutland and there are 3 or 4 weed shops that I recall seeing there, plus numerous others as you make your way across Route 4 from 89 to Rutland. He has also mentioned that a number of his co-workers grow their own at home.

Which is not to imply that weed is "better" for you than booze: beer belly versus munchies midriff.

bobkatfly · 09-23-2026, 07:07 AM

Couple years ago I went to central Maine on a fishing trip. The number of dispensary locations along the way dwarfed Dunkin donuts. Seemed like one on every corner. Looked like people were running them out of their homes with cheap neon signs out front.

ApS · 09-23-2026, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Couple years ago I went to central Maine on a fishing trip. The number of dispensary locations along the way dwarfed Dunkin donuts. Seemed like one on every corner. Looked like people were running them out of their homes with cheap neon signs out front.

To measure the quality of a neighborhood, I include the number of "Slip-and-Fall" billboards.

This adds a new metric.

09-20-2026, 09:08 PM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,604 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 5,501 Times in 2,159 Posts	Bragging Rights Looks like old NH has got more bragging rights besides low taxes and the Lakes Region… https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/arti...193900926.html Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

09-21-2026, 07:51 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,251 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 314 Thanked 1,120 Times in 827 Posts	... no alcoholic beverage since 2014! Happy to NOT have even one beer since 2014, when I was starting to like beer too much. At the time the Irving Gas in Meredith had lowered the price from three dollars to one dollar for a 16-oz can of a discontinued German beer in a black can ..... forget the name ..... but it was too good .... and I was liking it too much ...... so, I quit totally. Replaced beer with apple juice, grape juice, orange juice, milk, chocolate milk, and flavored water ........ NO beer is the best beer .... and I take a 2.5-mile walk about six days/week ...... soon to be age-75 ....! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

09-21-2026, 07:57 AM	#5
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 439 Thanks: 66 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	From the look of some roadside trash, it's believable. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

09-21-2026, 09:52 AM	#9
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,963 Thanks: 193 Thanked 748 Times in 440 Posts	Don't blame me....I cut out the beer a long time ago. If they come out with a Cabernet poll, that just might be a different story! Sent from my Pixel 10 Pro XL using Tapatalk __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly 3 years!

09-23-2026, 07:07 AM	#19
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 439 Thanks: 66 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Couple years ago I went to central Maine on a fishing trip. The number of dispensary locations along the way dwarfed Dunkin donuts. Seemed like one on every corner. Looked like people were running them out of their homes with cheap neon signs out front. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

09-21-2026, 05:16 AM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,041 Thanks: 803 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,056 Posts	Well, not sure if that is something to be proud of but at least we are first for something.

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09-21-2026, 10:02 AM	#10
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 248 Thanks: 3 Thanked 94 Times in 57 Posts	Do you think our seasonal visitors are driving up the consumption numbers?

09-21-2026, 12:11 PM	#13
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,656 Thanks: 1,448 Thanked 1,733 Times in 1,127 Posts	So the Bud plant closed this year, but we still have lots of micro brewers. One of my favorites is "Lady of the Lake" brewed by the good folks at Able Ebenezer.

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retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 248 Thanks: 3 Thanked 94 Times in 57 Posts	I've had their Lady of the Lake lager. Very good.

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