I found you thru Linda's channel. Enjoyed your story. I also have always felt a draw to New England and then found out after starting searching on Ancestry that I have many many ancestors that were first settlers in a lot of areas of New England. I have visited there more times then I count and still visit. I will look forward to more episodes from you.
Isn’t it amazing! I had no knowledge of my family history on my Mother’s side until 2 yrs ago. Whenever I left here I felt like I was leaving home. Thank you for subscribing!
I truly loved your New England story! I too have always felt a real draw to New England. I hope I get to visit more of it one day. Until then, I'll live out my love of the area through you and Linda Smith Davis! Thanks for your story!
Thank you Galia. I certainly lived vicariously through other New Englanders on Social Media to help satisfy my hunger for living here for years. It also gave me ideas of things to do and see when I would vacation here. 😊
A fellow Yankee welcome to New England! I was born and raised in Wethersfield, CT, and enjoyed living on a street with historic homes. Still live in CT but it is a dream to retire to NH. Beautiful story. I've so enjoyed Linda's New England Fine Living channel. I will look forward to yours.
I too have many ancestors from New England, especially Wethersfield, CN. Both my maternal and paternal sides settled there and then many surrounding areas. I also found that my husband's ancestors had lived in Wethersfield! I often joke that a few of my ancestors that didn't make it to America until the 1700s were latecomers!! LOL !! Seriously, most of my lines go back to the early 1600s, from the pilgrims onward. Sadly, one of my 10th Great Grandmothers, Susanna North Martin was hung in 1692 during the Salem "Witch" hysteria. I believe that Linda Smith Davis mentioned that one 3your ancestors was Rebecca Nurse.
@@luella2897 Yes, I just recently learned that and cannot wait to Tour her house and property. It was hard to believe at first but when you research and see how many children they had back then it certainly makes sense. 😊
Just found your channel ( thru Linda) and look forward to many videos. You have a very sincere and kind manner which I so appreciate. better get inside--gett'in dark! ha,ha
Hi Carla! I found you through Linda's channel and enjoyed hearing about your journey from Michigan to New England. I was born and raised on Long Island, NY (ALMOST New England!), moved to CA in 1979 and to this day still have that draw to the North East. There is a feel to the New England states that I have never found anywhere else. I love getting that feeling from Linda's videos and now look forward to your New England themed videos too!
Fellow Michigander, born and raised!! I live near South Haven, but grew up near Alpena...but moving to Arkansas in 6 days!!! Wecome, I came here from Linda's channel, good luck to you!!
Good Luck with your move Beth!! Wow, you’ve lived in beautiful parts of the State! I love Grand Haven & South Haven! We lived just south of Ann Arbor. Thank you for visiting my channel!!
@@mynewenglandstory we did a east coast trip 3 years ago, stayed in Boston, Vermont, Maine and the adorandack mountains. New Hampshire was gorgeous!!!!! So picturesque!! Looking forward to seeing your New England home.
I have no idea how I found you but I did and am so very happy. I have lived in the Dallas, TX area all my life but have been fascinated with New England ever since we started watching This Old House decades ago. Most of our vacations have been in New England. In my pretend world, we would move there. So, instead I will enjoy living vicariously through your channel. Thank you for all the treats you have in store for us.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. This Old House is one of our favorites too, I love Tommy! 😊 I hope to share much more of New England in future videos and welcome you on this new journey of mine. Have a great 4th!!
I am 28 and my husband is 29 and we have been married for just 9 years....but we lived in Arizona our whole lives. We had lived other places short term because my husband was in the army. Last year we looked at each other and decided that we were tired of Arizonas horrible weather. It is 80 degrees in the winter and upper 100s in the summer. We had always loved New England and always talked about living here. In January we picked up our life in Arizona and moved all the way to Massachusetts. When we got here there was snow and it was freezing but we FELL IN LOVE. Since being here for 5 months we have never looked back. New England is our home and we are so excited to raise our family here. God bless and I am so happy you love New England, too. It is a special part of our country and one of the most beautiful parts. 🥰💝
I couldn't agree more Bethany. My Husband and I have talked about how we wish we would have moved sooner, been able to raise our family here, but for whatever reason it was not meant to be. We did have most of our extended family in Michigan and are happy we could raise our daughters with family close by. We are so happy to be living here now and pinch ourselves constantly because we can't believe our life here! Have a beautiful week Bethany and Welcome to New England!!!! ☺☺☺
Good Morning from GA! Thank you for sharing your story. What an adventure! How gracious of Linda Smith to introduce you! I look forward to seeing more of your channel.😃
So loved hearing your story and look forward to listening to more of your videos. Interesting how things fell into place for you and your family. I too care take-for my 109 (YES! 109!) year old Mother. It is very hard to know that she may pass at any time and then I'll be an orphan :( Absolutely would do it all over again, in a heartbeat. Your authenticity shines through what I've seen so far, and can't wait to watch more in my leisure.
GOD Bless you Marie. It is hard but I promise, you will not regret one moment. Thank you so much for watching. I hope it allows you a little escape when you need one. Have a wonderful week Marie!
I enjoyed hearing your story. (I came over from Linda’s channel) I’m in the same season of life as you are, similar aged children, taking care of my Mama, except I live in rural Georgia. What an adventure you’re on! Y’all were very brave 😊
One of my reasons for starting the channel was to connect with “Kindred Spirits” like you. Thank you for subscribing. It has most definitely been an adventure but a wonderful one. 😊. Have a great week!!
I was just catching up on Linda’s videos and I was glad to check out your channel. How amazing both you and your husband have ancestors in New England - no wonder you were drawn there! I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕
I also found you through Linda’s channel. My daughter moved from Texas to Providence, Rhode Island in 2015. She is on her last year of medical school at Brown University. She loves it there and I love going to visit. It brings me such peace and happiness. We have also visited other areas in New England and look forward to learning more about it. Thank you for sharing your story.
Your Daughter is so lucky to be living in Providence. That is one Town on my wishlist. I've only been to R.I. to see the mansions.....incredible drive. Have a great week Lupe!
It was a goal of mine for 10 yrs and the way everything fell in place I feel it was meant to be. I just love it here, so many places to explore and all so different! Welcome and thank you for subscribing!
Hello Carla, like most I found your channel through LSD, your story was very interesting & how lucky you are to have your dream come true. I live in England but absolutely love NE, the houses, countryside, the history is all fascinating. I hope your channel goes well & look forward to your next video.
Also found you through Linda. I also feel he same way about New England. I do know my mother's mother's family came from a small town that sits on the border of Vermont and New Hampshire but I haven't fully researched it yet. I have a friend that lives in southern New Hampshire and I love going to see her. I am also blessed because she and another friend have camps in Maine and I get to vacation there in the summer. Yes I also love Yankee Magazine. Welcome the RUclips and look forward to seeing more of your adventures.
New here and love your story. Last spring my husband and I started looking for homes and property in New Hampshire. It appears everyone else is looking to buy and move to New Hampshire too 🤔 we lost out on so many homes. It's so difficult to figure out which town, they're all so beautiful, to live in. Many areas too rural and didn't have high speed internet. Bedford very expensive so we haven't found our forever home. Stuck in NY till next spring. Another school year too.
It was hard to find the perfect Town because, I agree, there are a lot to choose from. When we were looking we knew we wanted an old house and at the time there weren't a lot for sale. The house is what brought us to our Town and because my Husband is still working, we had to narrow down our locations. Best of luck to you, it's fun looking for a new house but oh so stressful! Have a beautiful week!
Hi - I also found you through Linda's channel. I live in Mid-Michigan (halfway between Lansing and Flint). My ancestors originated from Brookline, Mass - then they settled in Michigan in the 1800's. I have always had a heart and love of New England. I lived in Maryland for 4 years and NYS for 28 years and went to New England many, many times. Now I'm back in Michigan and missing that special feel that is only New England. Quaint shops, brick streets, a certain way of decorating - your story brought tears to my eyes. You are indeed blessed to be able to live there - enjoy it all for me!! :)
I also found you through Linda's channel. I enjoyed learning about your journey to New England and about your learning that you have many New England ancestors. Your comment that you felt pulled towards New England after visiting struck a cord with me. I grew up in Florida where several generations of my ancestors had also been born after migrating from southern states. I thought my heritage was from the Deep South and Florida until I moved to New England as an adult and instantly felt a connection to this part of the country. It wasn't until years later that I learned the reason for that connection was that I had many New England ancestors and that the very towns and villages to which I was most attracted were those where my ancestors had settled. It was Karma, and I was meant to come home. Love what I've seen of your home so far!
Lovely story, coming from Linda's New England channel. We have similar backgrounds. I am an only child and lost my mother when I was young. I had to take care of my father until he passed at 90. You are a kindred spirit like Linda and I look forward to many more videos. Hugs from So. Cal. xo
OMG Gwen, I am so sorry. I do think God blessed me with 3 daughters so I can experience a true Mother/Daughter relationship. Part of my reason for starting my channel was not only to share my New England discoveries but also to connect with Kindred Spirits. Thank you for your support and have a beautiful week!
Enjoyed your story! I too am a former Michigander, born and raised. Now living in Marietta, Georgia for 36 years. Still visit Michigan as I have a younger sister living in the UP. Miss it but not the winters. Mackinaw Island is one of my favorites. Found you through Linda. I have been to New England once but loved it. Would love to visit again one day. Welcome!
I really enjoyed your story! Love your accent! Found you through Linda's channel. I'm a southern transplant to upstate New York. I love New England too.
Loved hearing your story. One of my blog friends lives in Plymouth, NH. We have been long time internet friends and my goal is to visit her one day. I am so glad all worked out for you and getting the house was such a blessing!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I found you thru Linda’s channel. I always wanted to visit there, my family and I love everything nautical and visiting lighthouses.
Thank you for sharing your story. I took care of my step mother and my father both in 2018-19. And I know the journey you speak of. My dad was also 91 when he passed and today is the 3rd anniversary of his passing. So, to hear your story today is fitting. Your journey of leaving your home and history, only to find that you were moving into a deeper history is truly magical. I am looking forward to watching your future videos!
Sending you a hug Candace. I understand, no matter how old our Parents are when they pass it is still very hard losing them. I still talk to my Dad all the time and I feel he’s watching over me in my new life here. Have a beautiful day. 💕😊
My Parents were both from New England (Dad from Maine and Mom from Boston). My Dad got out of the Navy in CA and settled there and opened a Auto Repair Shop. Born in Escondido, CA ...I was not what anyone would call a Cali Girl...lol When my Parents decided to move back to New England I knew my soul was HOME. I live in "The Mill City" Lowell, MA where we have The New England Quilt Museum and it's famous Lowell Folk Festival We have some very beautiful homes on Andover Street
Hi, came over from Linda’s channel. Enjoyed all your videos, and really thought that I was listening to Linda’s voice. You two sound similar. My husband and I took one of our bucket list trips to New England, in October 2019. Started in Boston, then VT., NH. and Maine. We picked the right week because the Maple trees were just their peak. Beautiful area of our country. A traveler from Washington state. 👍🏻💕🇺🇸
How fun!! Fall here is incredible, I feel like I’m driving through pictures in a calendar. 😊. I’ve only been to the Seattle and from what I saw you have a beautiful State too. Gave a great week Lana!
Carla!!! Im so glad you told me you started a channel! I enjoyed this video so much! I love hearing all about you. I am in the place where you were when you started this journey. My parents are older, my kiddos are leaving the nest and my husband and I are saying “should we move out of Illinois?” Not sure yet, but we are up for the adventure. I love your New England Story!!! I love New England & you!! Thank you Carla. I enjoyed this so much!!🥰🥰
Thank you Dawn for such a sweet comment! The decision was tough but oh so worth it! My Husband and I are constantly saying how happy we are right now! Have a beautiful week Dawn!
Thank you for sharing. My mother-in-law was from Norwich VT, beautiful countryside. A cold front moved thru here in VA over the weekend, the cool air always reminds me of VT. We also have a federal style home; I look forward to you sharing want you can about your home. Glad Linda gave you a "shout out". Best wishes. -S
So much of what you said resonates with how I feel. My grandfather was born in MA, along with his sisters & brothers. On my mother's side, they are from Massasachetts and further down the family tree they are in New Hampshire. My whole life I've lived in another state but I have always been called to New England. I'm currently looking there and my husband and I hope to be there within a year. It is expensive there, which makes it a bit harder for us, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway.
I too have New England roots in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and wonderful family stories of their move west to Minnesota in the 1850’s. I’ll be enjoying exploring New England with you.
I am so looking forward to your home renovation stories. Your home is much older than mine, and I'm sure has many stories to tell. Welcome to the northeast! 💕
I love your story. My husband and I are from NJ. We have always been drawn to New England also. Currently my parents are elderly and are starting to experience some health issues so, like you, I can not leave right now. My daughter decided to go to college in New England so we have visited a few times and just love it. To me, there is no other place with the character and charm of New England. I don't know if we will ever be able to relocate there but I look forward to enjoying the area through your videos. Your story is so inspiring! Thank you!
I am so excited to find your channel, thanks to Linda. I live in the deep south and am looking forward to spending time in New England. Good luck on your RUclips adventures.
What a wonderful story! I live in Minnesota. My 1st trip to New England was in 1984. I didn’t make it back until 1994. My son was 4 years old. I went to Cape Cod with my parents, sister and my son Matt. Very long story short…my son also loved New England and decided to enroll at UMass Amherst. After graduation he decided to stay. He married a college friend who grew up on the Cape 2 years ago and they bought a house in Lakeville, MA. My husband and I are both retired and are planning to relocate in 1-2 years 🤞🏻. I usually make it out 2-3 times a years and will be visiting Matt and Sarah in July. I’m very excited to follow your story!
Thank you Debbie! How exciting for your Son. Did they settle in Western Mass? That is beautiful out there, again, so much to see! Good luck on your relocation, it can be stressful but so worth it in the end. Have a beautiful week !
Thank you for sharing your story. I am moving to Vermont this summer! My husband and I are retiring where we lived in New Jersey . I found your channel through Linda’s channel.
I have that odd , empty feeling every time I leave New England and come back to Florida. I moved to Florida in 2021 and whenever I visit family in CT I cry on the plane flying back to FL. I cannot wait to move back to New England.
Hi Carla! Greetings from SE Michigan! I found your channel when Linda Smith Davis “took us on a tour” with you in her last video. So interesting and so much fun! I look forward to following your channel and your continuing New England Story as you share your love of home with us. Congratulations on starting your channel!
My family and I lived in Minnesota for 11-12 years then we moved to Michigan where I presently reside. While I like living in Michigan, I would love to move to a warmer climate. My daughter-in-law has expressed a desire to take a road trip to see all of the New England states. I am going to recommend your channel to her so you can take her along on your travels!
Thank you Mary Jane. Honestly, there's so much to see out here. I've been vacationing here for 10 yrs and still have so much to discover. The States are much smaller than we're used to in the Midwest but each is so different. I hope I can introduce some areas you may be interested in seeing. I also have a lot more postings on my Instagram if you're interested. Have a beautiful week!
I enjoyed your story so much. I love New England, I was born and raised. There is so much history snd so much to see. Welcome and so glad you are here and on youtube. Thank you.
What a great story! I came to your channel through Linda’s channel….welcome from a fellow New Englander! I live in Richmond, New Hampshire, but originally from Massachusetts. You will have loads of fun as you travel the back roads and byways of New England. There’s always a quaint little shop or restaurant, or site to see just around the corner! I look forward to watching your upcoming videos…best of luck with all of your adventures!🌹
Thank you Linda! Yes, the hunt is part of the fun!! When we get off the main roads, it amazes me to see all of the beautiful homes and landscape. Such a fun Journey! Have a beautiful week Linda!
Hi Carla, I found you while watching Linda's channel. So glad I did! I know the feelings you experienced in moving and wish you well! I recently moved from New Jersey where I was born and raised to Florida. I too love New England and all of its charm. I am excited to follow you through this journey as I love old homes, decorating and gardening! Best Wishes!! Have a beautiful day. :)
Hi Carla. I'm born and raised in CT and will be moving to NH in the near future. I have one daughter that lives there now and my other daughter is currently looking to buy a house in NH. Looking forward to more of your stories and if you have any tips and info on the house hunting experience. My ride is about 3 or 4 hrs depending on where we're going so not too bad. Thanks for sharing.
How exciting (and stressful 😊) for you with your Move. Since you already have a Daughter here and are from CT, I assume you are much more familiar with NH than I was. My biggest recommendation is to really explore the Towns you are looking at houses in to see if it’s a good fit for you. I did things like go in the local grocery stores, eat at the local restaurants/coffee shops etc. Towns can look different in person than online. If you have any questions on certain areas, I would be happy to help. I have explored a lot, but also have so much more to see. 😀. I will say that I absolutely love NH. I have access to the Ocean, Mountains, Boston, Maine & VT all within an hour! I also find the people to be very nice!! Best of luck to you and your Daughter!
Fellow lifelong Michigander here that found you via Linda. Both sides of my family come in thru Plymouth in the 1630s, and I always feel sad when I leave MA/New England just like you. Once my kiddos graduate I hope to move there too! I look forward to following you and your New England explorations and genealogy research, as well as home decor too.
Hello! I found about you through Linda Davis and I'm a new subscriber. I love to hear about moving adventures and I'm looking forward to more of your videos. I live in Northern NJ and I love where I live but dream of moving to somewhere in NE someday. I even lived in Michigan for three years. My son was born there so I'm very familiar with your accent! I have family in Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire as well and love going out to any if those places any chance i get. Best wishes to you and your family and I hope you enjoy living in New Hampshire!
Hello Carla!! I’m here from Linda’s channel 😁. Just finished watching this video and immediately subscribed 😊. I certainly enjoyed hearing your story and look forward to future video’s. Have a nice evening!
My husband and I have dreamt of New England since we first married. Our babies are very young and our parents are still living, so this is a far off dream. I love living vicariously through others in New England until we make it there ourselves! Looking forward to following your channel!
Believe me, I understand! I dreamt of it for 10 yrs and lived vicariously through Blogs, YT etc. When the time is right, your dream can come true. In the mean time enjoy your babies….the time truly goes so fast!
Your draw to New England is identical to mine. I am trying so hard to get to New Hampshire and find our (as Linda calls it, our "unicorn home" eventually). Congrats on making New England your home!
Hi Carla- I come from Linda's channel as well. When my husband and I first got married the first place we visited during our honeymoon was Boston. We also travelled around NE and I have to say that I fell in love with the area and never wanted to leave! My son and his family live in Boston. We've been thinking about moving to be closer to them, but I am wondering which area would be just the right fit for us.... Yankee magazine would be a good start you think...? Going now to look at your other videos!
Hi Gloria and welcome! I love Yankee magazine for sure! I would also recommend YT, and Instagram. I have a lot more postings on IG and am just getting starting on YT as you know. The States are smaller out here than I'm used to and am amazed that even though I live in NH I am only ! hour to: Boston, The White Mtns, The Ocean, Southern Maine, VT...you get the idea. So your options are many to living closer to your family. Good Luck, hopefully I will introduce you to some new areas. The hunt is fun!!! Have a great day!
I found you through Linda Smith Davis! I look forward to watching your videos! I’ve been toying with the idea of starting my own channel so you are my inspiration!!❤
@@mynewenglandstory I should mention that I’m a native New Englander! I live in a small town in Massachusetts, the next town over from Foxboro Stadium!
New subscriber sent over by Linda. I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan and will be meeting Scott Patterson in July at a convention. Just curious if you and your daughter saw any connections to Star Hollows when you went to Connecticut? Welcome to RUclips!🥰
Thank you for subscribing Molly. You're meeting Luke?!!! I'm so jealous! Give him a hug from me.....lol. Yes, we definitely saw the connection. We never found "Stars Hollow" but if you research it, it lists the Towns Amy Sherman Palladino based it on. A couple that come to mind are Washington CT, New London CT and Essex Ct, I believe. I may be wrong. I can see how she came up with it though because there are so many Quintessential New England towns out here. Have a great week!
@@mynewenglandstory....I'll hug him as much as I can get by with! Lol You are so lucky to live in beautiful New England and I'm excited about your videos!🏡
I lost my mother a year ago and I truly understand the stress. We were caregivers for her for a long while. She was nearly 96 when she passed. No regrets but it was a most difficult time for me and took nearly a year to recover.
Wow, 96, that's amazing. No matter the age of our Parents when they pass it's still such a huge loss. It does take time to get back to your normal and continue with Life. I'm glad you're on your way. Have a beautiful week Barbara!
I found you thru Linda's channel. Enjoyed your story. I also have always felt a draw to New England and then found out after starting searching on Ancestry that I have many many ancestors that were first settlers in a lot of areas of New England. I have visited there more times then I count and still visit. I will look forward to more episodes from you.
Isn’t it amazing! I had no knowledge of my family history on my Mother’s side until 2 yrs ago. Whenever I left here I felt like I was leaving home. Thank you for subscribing!
What a smart friend you have who said the reason you were drawn here! ;-) ;-) I can't wait to see more dear friend!
Yes, I have a very smart, encouraging friend!! 😘
I truly loved your New England story! I too have always felt a real draw to New England. I hope I get to visit more of it one day. Until then, I'll live out my love of the area through you and Linda Smith Davis! Thanks for your story!
Thank you Galia. I certainly lived vicariously through other New Englanders on Social Media to help satisfy my hunger for living here for years. It also gave me ideas of things to do and see when I would vacation here. 😊
What a wonderful story! I look forward to all your future videos!
Thank you Sandra and Welcome!
A fellow Yankee welcome to New England! I was born and raised in Wethersfield, CT, and enjoyed living on a street with historic homes. Still live in CT but it is a dream to retire to NH. Beautiful story. I've so enjoyed Linda's New England Fine Living channel. I will look forward to yours.
Thank you Patricia! Wethersfield is on my wish list to visit. It looks incredible from what I've seen. Thank you for subscribing!
I too have many ancestors from New England, especially Wethersfield, CN. Both my maternal and paternal sides settled there and then many surrounding areas. I also found that my husband's ancestors had lived in Wethersfield! I often joke that a few of my ancestors that didn't make it to America until the 1700s were latecomers!! LOL !! Seriously, most of my lines go back to the early 1600s, from the pilgrims onward. Sadly, one of my 10th Great Grandmothers, Susanna North Martin was hung in 1692 during the Salem "Witch" hysteria. I believe that Linda Smith Davis mentioned that one 3your ancestors was Rebecca Nurse.
@@luella2897 Yes, I just recently learned that and cannot wait to Tour her house and property. It was hard to believe at first but when you research and see how many children they had back then it certainly makes sense. 😊
Just found your channel ( thru Linda) and look forward to many videos. You have a very sincere and kind manner which I so appreciate. better get inside--gett'in dark! ha,ha
Thank you Thomas
Hi Carla! I found you through Linda's channel and enjoyed hearing about your journey from Michigan to New England. I was born and raised on Long Island, NY (ALMOST New England!), moved to CA in 1979 and to this day still have that draw to the North East. There is a feel to the New England states that I have never found anywhere else. I love getting that feeling from Linda's videos and now look forward to your New England themed videos too!
Thank you Madeline! Yes, I agree, it’s so different out here. I just love how they preserve History. Have a beautiful week!
Loved hearing your story! I’ve always been intrigued by New England’s beauty and history. Thank you for sharing!
I am a VERY homesick New Englander and can't wait to move back. I am so glad to have found your channel!
Oh Marilena, I can only imagine. Fingers crossed you get to come home SOON!
I'm a homesick New Englander too, and also hope to move back in 2024.
@@Bungalowdelsol Good luck to you. I really hope you get the opportunity to move.
Fellow Michigander, born and raised!! I live near South Haven, but grew up near Alpena...but moving to Arkansas in 6 days!!! Wecome, I came here from Linda's channel, good luck to you!!
Good Luck with your move Beth!! Wow, you’ve lived in beautiful parts of the State! I love Grand Haven & South Haven! We lived just south of Ann Arbor. Thank you for visiting my channel!!
@@mynewenglandstory we did a east coast trip 3 years ago, stayed in Boston, Vermont, Maine and the adorandack mountains. New Hampshire was gorgeous!!!!! So picturesque!! Looking forward to seeing your New England home.
@@mynewenglandstory great story. Wow, I live in Livonia so you weren't too far from me!
I have no idea how I found you but I did and am so very happy. I have lived in the Dallas, TX area all my life but have been fascinated with New England ever since we started watching This Old House decades ago. Most of our vacations have been in New England. In my pretend world, we would move there. So, instead I will enjoy living vicariously through your channel. Thank you for all the treats you have in store for us.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. This Old House is one of our favorites too, I love Tommy! 😊 I hope to share much more of New England in future videos and welcome you on this new journey of mine. Have a great 4th!!
I am 28 and my husband is 29 and we have been married for just 9 years....but we lived in Arizona our whole lives. We had lived other places short term because my husband was in the army. Last year we looked at each other and decided that we were tired of Arizonas horrible weather. It is 80 degrees in the winter and upper 100s in the summer. We had always loved New England and always talked about living here. In January we picked up our life in Arizona and moved all the way to Massachusetts. When we got here there was snow and it was freezing but we FELL IN LOVE. Since being here for 5 months we have never looked back. New England is our home and we are so excited to raise our family here. God bless and I am so happy you love New England, too. It is a special part of our country and one of the most beautiful parts. 🥰💝
I couldn't agree more Bethany. My Husband and I have talked about how we wish we would have moved sooner, been able to raise our family here, but for whatever reason it was not meant to be. We did have most of our extended family in Michigan and are happy we could raise our daughters with family close by. We are so happy to be living here now and pinch ourselves constantly because we can't believe our life here! Have a beautiful week Bethany and Welcome to New England!!!! ☺☺☺
Good Morning from GA! Thank you for sharing your story. What an adventure! How gracious of Linda Smith to introduce you!
I look forward to seeing more of your channel.😃
Good Morning Judith! Welcome and thank you for subscribing!
Watching you as I miss living there Yankee book is great
Thank you for sharing
Loved the video and your story of moving to New England....Thank you for sharing....
Hi Carla, What a nice story to hear. I found your through Linda Smith Davis. TFS.
So loved hearing your story and look forward to listening to more of your videos. Interesting how things fell into place for you and your family.
I too care take-for my 109 (YES! 109!) year old Mother. It is very hard to know that she may pass at any time and then I'll be an orphan :( Absolutely would do it all over again, in a heartbeat.
Your authenticity shines through what I've seen so far, and can't wait to watch more in my leisure.
GOD Bless you Marie. It is hard but I promise, you will not regret one moment. Thank you so much for watching. I hope it allows you a little escape when you need one. Have a wonderful week Marie!
I enjoyed hearing your story. (I came over from Linda’s channel) I’m in the same season of life as you are, similar aged children, taking care of my Mama, except I live in rural Georgia. What an adventure you’re on! Y’all were very brave 😊
One of my reasons for starting the channel was to connect with “Kindred Spirits” like you. Thank you for subscribing. It has most definitely been an adventure but a wonderful one. 😊. Have a great week!!
I was just catching up on Linda’s videos and I was glad to check out your channel. How amazing both you and your husband have ancestors in New England - no wonder you were drawn there! I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕
Thank you so much for watching Penny!! 😊
I loved you describing your own 'sense of place' - something I truly believe in. Looking forward to sharing your NE journey!
Thank you. I too believe in Intuition/Gut feelings. It’s crazy how things work out if you listen to your feelings. Have a great week!
I also found you through Linda’s channel. My daughter moved from Texas to Providence, Rhode Island in 2015. She is on her last year of medical school at Brown University. She loves it there and I love going to visit. It brings me such peace and happiness. We have also visited other areas in New England and look forward to learning more about it. Thank you for sharing your story.
Your Daughter is so lucky to be living in Providence. That is one Town on my wishlist. I've only been to R.I. to see the mansions.....incredible drive. Have a great week Lupe!
Lovely story. As a Michigander, I envy you. I have always had an interest in New England. Maybe someday I'll be there also.
It was a goal of mine for 10 yrs and the way everything fell in place I feel it was meant to be. I just love it here, so many places to explore and all so different! Welcome and thank you for subscribing!
Hello Carla, like most I found your channel through LSD, your story was very interesting & how lucky you are to have your dream come true. I live in England but absolutely love NE, the houses, countryside, the history is all fascinating. I hope your channel goes well & look forward to your next video.
Also found you through Linda. I also feel he same way about New England. I do know my mother's mother's family came from a small town that sits on the border of Vermont and New Hampshire but I haven't fully researched it yet. I have a friend that lives in southern New Hampshire and I love going to see her. I am also blessed because she and another friend have camps in Maine and I get to vacation there in the summer. Yes I also love Yankee Magazine. Welcome the RUclips and look forward to seeing more of your adventures.
Thank you Martha. You are so lucky to have a friend with a couple of places for you to visit! Have a beautiful weekend!
Thank you for sharing 🙏 one of my goals is living in beautiful New England
I am from costal CT and I want to say welcome to New England!
Thank you Carol, and thank you for supporting me. Have a great week!
New subscriber from Australia...looking forward to your "story" ♥️
Thank you so much for subscribing Sandra! Wow, Australia, one place I would LOVE to see! Have a beautiful week!
New here and love your story. Last spring my husband and I started looking for homes and property in New Hampshire. It appears everyone else is looking to buy and move to New Hampshire too 🤔 we lost out on so many homes. It's so difficult to figure out which town, they're all so beautiful, to live in. Many areas too rural and didn't have high speed internet. Bedford very expensive so we haven't found our forever home. Stuck in NY till next spring. Another school year too.
It was hard to find the perfect Town because, I agree, there are a lot to choose from. When we were looking we knew we wanted an old house and at the time there weren't a lot for sale. The house is what brought us to our Town and because my Husband is still working, we had to narrow down our locations. Best of luck to you, it's fun looking for a new house but oh so stressful! Have a beautiful week!
Hi - I also found you through Linda's channel. I live in Mid-Michigan (halfway between Lansing and Flint). My ancestors originated from Brookline, Mass - then they settled in Michigan in the 1800's. I have always had a heart and love of New England. I lived in Maryland for 4 years and NYS for 28 years and went to New England many, many times. Now I'm back in Michigan and missing that special feel that is only New England. Quaint shops, brick streets, a certain way of decorating - your story brought tears to my eyes. You are indeed blessed to be able to live there - enjoy it all for me!! :)
Oh Susan, thank you for your beautiful comment. Hopefully you could visit soon. Have a wonderful week! 😊
I am enjoying your personal narrative. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you so much Cary!
I also found you through Linda's channel. I enjoyed learning about your journey to New England and about your learning that you have many New England ancestors. Your comment that you felt pulled towards New England after visiting struck a cord with me. I grew up in Florida where several generations of my ancestors had also been born after migrating from southern states. I thought my heritage was from the Deep South and Florida until I moved to New England as an adult and instantly felt a connection to this part of the country. It wasn't until years later that I learned the reason for that connection was that I had many New England ancestors and that the very towns and villages to which I was most attracted were those where my ancestors had settled. It was Karma, and I was meant to come home. Love what I've seen of your home so far!
Isn’t that incredible….I felt the same way! Karma for sure! Thank you for subscribing and have a beautiful week Kathleen!
Absolutely love your story . Can't wait to see more
Thank you so much Linda. 😊
Beautiful story!
Lovely story, coming from Linda's New England channel. We have similar backgrounds. I am an only child and lost my mother when I was young. I had to take care of my father until he passed at 90. You are a kindred spirit like Linda and I look forward to many more videos. Hugs from So. Cal. xo
OMG Gwen, I am so sorry. I do think God blessed me with 3 daughters so I can experience a true Mother/Daughter relationship. Part of my reason for starting my channel was not only to share my New England discoveries but also to connect with Kindred Spirits. Thank you for your support and have a beautiful week!
Enjoyed your story! I too am a former Michigander, born and raised. Now living in Marietta, Georgia for 36 years. Still visit Michigan as I have a younger sister living in the UP. Miss it but not the winters. Mackinaw Island is one of my favorites. Found you through Linda. I have been to New England once but loved it. Would love to visit again one day. Welcome!
Thank you Mary! Yes, I love Mackinaw, the U.P. and of course Lake Michigan. Have a great week!
I really enjoyed your story! Love your accent! Found you through Linda's channel. I'm a southern transplant to upstate New York. I love New England too.
Upstate NY, SO pretty!!! Thank you Cindy and have a beautiful week!
Loved hearing your story. One of my blog friends lives in Plymouth, NH. We have been long time internet friends and my goal is to visit her one day. I am so glad all worked out for you and getting the house was such a blessing!!
Found you through Linda’s channel. Enjoying listening to your story.
Thank you Barbara!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I found you thru Linda’s channel. I always wanted to visit there, my family and I love everything nautical and visiting lighthouses.
Love your story.
Thank you for sharing your story. I took care of my step mother and my father both in 2018-19. And I know the journey you speak of. My dad was also 91 when he passed and today is the 3rd anniversary of his passing. So, to hear your story today is fitting. Your journey of leaving your home and history, only to find that you were moving into a deeper history is truly magical. I am looking forward to watching your future videos!
Sending you a hug Candace. I understand, no matter how old our Parents are when they pass it is still very hard losing them. I still talk to my Dad all the time and I feel he’s watching over me in my new life here. Have a beautiful day. 💕😊
My Parents were both from New England (Dad from Maine and Mom from Boston). My Dad got out of the Navy in CA and settled there and opened a Auto Repair Shop. Born in Escondido, CA ...I was not what anyone would call a Cali Girl...lol When my Parents decided to move back to New England I knew my soul was HOME. I live in "The Mill City" Lowell, MA where we have The New England Quilt Museum and it's famous Lowell Folk Festival We have some very beautiful homes on Andover Street
I love your Story Karen!! Thank you so much for watching. 😊. Have a beautiful day!
Hi, came over from Linda’s channel. Enjoyed all your videos, and really thought that I was listening to Linda’s voice. You two sound similar. My husband and I took one of our bucket list trips to New England, in October 2019. Started in Boston, then VT., NH. and Maine. We picked the right week because the Maple trees were just their peak. Beautiful area of our country. A traveler from Washington state. 👍🏻💕🇺🇸
How fun!! Fall here is incredible, I feel like I’m driving through pictures in a calendar. 😊. I’ve only been to the Seattle and from what I saw you have a beautiful State too. Gave a great week Lana!
Welcome to the state!
Carla!!!
Im so glad you told me you started a channel! I enjoyed this video so much! I love hearing all about you.
I am in the place where you were when you started this journey. My parents are older, my kiddos are leaving the nest and my husband and I are saying “should we move out of Illinois?” Not sure yet, but we are up for the adventure.
I love your New England Story!!! I love New England & you!!
Thank you Carla. I enjoyed this so much!!🥰🥰
Thank you Dawn for such a sweet comment! The decision was tough but oh so worth it! My Husband and I are constantly saying how happy we are right now! Have a beautiful week Dawn!
Thank you for sharing. My mother-in-law was from Norwich VT, beautiful countryside. A cold front moved thru here in VA over the weekend, the cool air always reminds me of VT. We also have a federal style home; I look forward to you sharing want you can about your home. Glad Linda gave you a "shout out". Best wishes. -S
Thank you for subscribing and have a beautiful week, I hope it warms up for you!!😊
So much of what you said resonates with how I feel. My grandfather was born in MA, along with his sisters & brothers. On my mother's side, they are from Massasachetts and further down the family tree they are in New Hampshire. My whole life I've lived in another state but I have always been called to New England. I'm currently looking there and my husband and I hope to be there within a year. It is expensive there, which makes it a bit harder for us, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you that maybe prices will come down a bit. Have a great weekend!
@@mynewenglandstory Thank you.
I too have New England roots in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and wonderful family stories of their move west to Minnesota in the 1850’s. I’ll be enjoying exploring New England with you.
Thank you Janet! How wonderful that you have the stories of your family history!! Thank you for supporting my channel!
I am so looking forward to your home renovation stories. Your home is much older than mine, and I'm sure has many stories to tell. Welcome to the northeast! 💕
Thank you Colleen! Oh if these walls could only talk! Have a beautiful week!!
Welcome to New England! Found you from Linda’s channel as well. Looking forward to future videos.
I love your story. My husband and I are from NJ. We have always been drawn to New England also. Currently my parents are elderly and are starting to experience some health issues so, like you, I can not leave right now. My daughter decided to go to college in New England so we have visited a few times and just love it. To me, there is no other place with the character and charm of New England. I don't know if we will ever be able to relocate there but I look forward to enjoying the area through your videos. Your story is so inspiring! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I can only say if it is meant to be, things do fall in place! Keep thinking positive thoughts!! 😊
I enjoyed hearing your story! I am from Cincinnati, Ohio! I will look forward to following your story in New England! All the best!!
Thank you so much Gwen! Have a beautiful day!
I am so excited to find your channel, thanks to Linda. I live in the deep south and am looking forward to spending time in New England. Good luck on your RUclips adventures.
Thank you so much Ann! Keep cool down there this Summer! Have a beautiful week!
What a wonderful story! I live in Minnesota. My 1st trip to New England was in 1984. I didn’t make it back until 1994. My son was 4 years old. I went to Cape Cod with my parents, sister and my son Matt. Very long story short…my son also loved New England and decided to enroll at UMass Amherst. After graduation he decided to stay. He married a college friend who grew up on the Cape 2 years ago and they bought a house in Lakeville, MA. My husband and I are both retired and are planning to relocate in 1-2 years 🤞🏻. I usually make it out 2-3 times a years and will be visiting Matt and Sarah in July. I’m very excited to follow your story!
Thank you Debbie! How exciting for your Son. Did they settle in Western Mass? That is beautiful out there, again, so much to see! Good luck on your relocation, it can be stressful but so worth it in the end. Have a beautiful week !
@@mynewenglandstory They started in Quincy and are in Lakeville. South of Boston and closer to the Cape.
I'm a New Englander, from Rhode Island, now living in Massachusetts, and I adore New England! I really enjoyed your video!💖
Thank you so much Justine! Have a great week!
Thank you for sharing your story. I am moving to Vermont this summer! My husband and I are retiring where we lived in New Jersey . I found your channel through Linda’s channel.
How exciting Linda!! Vermont is just beautiful, have fun on your new Adventure! Have a great week!
I have that odd , empty feeling every time I leave New England and come back to Florida. I moved to Florida in 2021 and whenever I visit family in CT I cry on the plane flying back to FL. I cannot wait to move back to New England.
I know that feeling! I hope you get to move back soon!!
Hi Carla! Greetings from SE Michigan! I found your channel when Linda Smith Davis “took us on a tour” with you in her last video. So interesting and so much fun! I look forward to following your channel and your continuing New England Story as you share your love of home with us. Congratulations on starting your channel!
Thank you Mary! I’ve had several Michiganders subscribe which is so exciting for me. Welcome and have a beautiful week!
My family and I lived in Minnesota for 11-12 years then we moved to Michigan where I presently reside. While I like living in Michigan, I would love to move to a warmer climate. My daughter-in-law has expressed a desire to take a road trip to see all of the New England states. I am going to recommend your channel to her so you can take her along on your travels!
Thank you Mary Jane. Honestly, there's so much to see out here. I've been vacationing here for 10 yrs and still have so much to discover. The States are much smaller than we're used to in the Midwest but each is so different. I hope I can introduce some areas you may be interested in seeing. I also have a lot more postings on my Instagram if you're interested. Have a beautiful week!
I enjoyed your story so much. I love New England, I was born and raised. There is so much history snd so much to see. Welcome and so glad you are here and on youtube. Thank you.
Thank you Patricia and thank you for subscribing! 😊
Followed you here from Linda’s channel. You’re doing a great job
Awww, thank you Susan!!
What a great story! I came to your channel through Linda’s channel….welcome from a fellow New Englander! I live in Richmond, New Hampshire, but originally from Massachusetts. You will have loads of fun as you travel the back roads and byways of New England. There’s always a quaint little shop or restaurant, or site to see just around the corner! I look forward to watching your upcoming videos…best of luck with all of your adventures!🌹
Thank you Cynthia! Yes, SO much to see here….I feel like a Kid in a Candy Store! Have a beautiful week! 😊
Welcome to New Hampshire, there are so many antique shops and out of the way shops on back roads it's fun just finding them.
Thank you Linda! Yes, the hunt is part of the fun!! When we get off the main roads, it amazes me to see all of the beautiful homes and landscape. Such a fun Journey! Have a beautiful week Linda!
I lived part of my childhood in Freeport Maine , hope to go back someday
I've been there and loved it. Fun to see how they scattered the outlets among the Town.
Hi Carla, I found you while watching Linda's channel. So glad I did! I know the feelings you experienced in moving and wish you well! I recently moved from New Jersey where I was born and raised to Florida. I too love New England and all of its charm. I am excited to follow you through this journey as I love old homes, decorating and gardening! Best Wishes!! Have a beautiful day. :)
Thank you Linda and keep cool! 😊
Hi Carla. I'm born and raised in CT and will be moving to NH in the near future. I have one daughter that lives there now and my other daughter is currently looking to buy a house in NH. Looking forward to more of your stories and if you have any tips and info on the house hunting experience. My ride is about 3 or 4 hrs depending on where we're going so not too bad. Thanks for sharing.
How exciting (and stressful 😊) for you with your Move. Since you already have a Daughter here and are from CT, I assume you are much more familiar with NH than I was. My biggest recommendation is to really explore the Towns you are looking at houses in to see if it’s a good fit for you. I did things like go in the local grocery stores, eat at the local restaurants/coffee shops etc. Towns can look different in person than online. If you have any questions on certain areas, I would be happy to help. I have explored a lot, but also have so much more to see. 😀. I will say that I absolutely love NH. I have access to the Ocean, Mountains, Boston, Maine & VT all within an hour! I also find the people to be very nice!! Best of luck to you and your Daughter!
Fellow lifelong Michigander here that found you via Linda. Both sides of my family come in thru Plymouth in the 1630s, and I always feel sad when I leave MA/New England just like you. Once my kiddos graduate I hope to move there too! I look forward to following you and your New England explorations and genealogy research, as well as home decor too.
How exciting Adair! I’m glad I’m not the only one to feel that way. Have a beautiful week!
Found you thru Linda. Very interesting.
Hello! I found about you through Linda Davis and I'm a new subscriber. I love to hear about moving adventures and I'm looking forward to more of your videos. I live in Northern NJ and I love where I live but dream of moving to somewhere in NE someday. I even lived in Michigan for three years. My son was born there so I'm very familiar with your accent! I have family in Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire as well and love going out to any if those places any chance i get. Best wishes to you and your family and I hope you enjoy living in New Hampshire!
Thank you so much for subscribing Janie and Welcome! Isn’t New England great? Have a wonderful week!
Loved your story and also loved your videos.
Thank you Frances! 😊
Welcome home
My daughter lives in the upper peninsula of Michigan in Gladstone. I live in Washington state, she’s been there for 19 years.
Wow, the U.P. is beautiful....so peaceful. Have a beautiful day Lori!
I know, I know, I know I will end up there one day. I can feel it.
Hello Carla!! I’m here from Linda’s channel 😁. Just finished watching this video and immediately subscribed 😊. I certainly enjoyed hearing your story and look forward to future video’s. Have a nice evening!
Thank you Donna!! 😊
My husband and I have dreamt of New England since we first married. Our babies are very young and our parents are still living, so this is a far off dream. I love living vicariously through others in New England until we make it there ourselves! Looking forward to following your channel!
Believe me, I understand! I dreamt of it for 10 yrs and lived vicariously through Blogs, YT etc. When the time is right, your dream can come true. In the mean time enjoy your babies….the time truly goes so fast!
I love your story!
Thank you Karen!! 😊
Your draw to New England is identical to mine. I am trying so hard to get to New Hampshire and find our (as Linda calls it, our "unicorn home" eventually). Congrats on making New England your home!
Good Luck on your search, it is exciting and exhausting at the same time. You’ll know it when you see it! 😊
Found you through Linda enjoying your channel 😊
Hi Carla- I come from Linda's channel as well. When my husband and I first got married the first place we visited during our honeymoon was Boston. We also travelled around NE and I have to say that I fell in love with the area and never wanted to leave! My son and his family live in Boston. We've been thinking about moving to be closer to them, but I am wondering which area would be just the right fit for us.... Yankee magazine would be a good start you think...? Going now to look at your other videos!
Hi Gloria and welcome! I love Yankee magazine for sure! I would also recommend YT, and Instagram. I have a lot more postings on IG and am just getting starting on YT as you know. The States are smaller out here than I'm used to and am amazed that even though I live in NH I am only ! hour to: Boston, The White Mtns, The Ocean, Southern Maine, VT...you get the idea. So your options are many to living closer to your family. Good Luck, hopefully I will introduce you to some new areas. The hunt is fun!!! Have a great day!
I found you through Linda Smith Davis! I look forward to watching your videos! I’ve been toying with the idea of starting my own channel so you are my inspiration!!❤
Yay Jan! Thank you for supporting me....hopefully I will get better as I go along. Have a great week!
@@mynewenglandstory you did great!!! You are very natural on camera! ❤️
@@mynewenglandstory I should mention that I’m a native New Englander! I live in a small town in Massachusetts, the next town over from Foxboro Stadium!
@@janbusby6562 Thank you so much!!
New subscriber sent over by Linda. I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan and will be meeting Scott Patterson in July at a convention. Just curious if you and your daughter saw any connections to Star Hollows when you went to Connecticut? Welcome to RUclips!🥰
Thank you for subscribing Molly. You're meeting Luke?!!! I'm so jealous! Give him a hug from me.....lol. Yes, we definitely saw the connection. We never found "Stars Hollow" but if you research it, it lists the Towns Amy Sherman Palladino based it on. A couple that come to mind are Washington CT, New London CT and Essex Ct, I believe. I may be wrong. I can see how she came up with it though because there are so many Quintessential New England towns out here. Have a great week!
@@mynewenglandstory....I'll hug him as much as I can get by with! Lol You are so lucky to live in beautiful New England and I'm excited about your videos!🏡
What a wonderful story Carla! I have subscribed to your channel and cannot wait for more blogs from you 👍
I lost my mother a year ago and I truly understand the stress. We were caregivers for her for a long while. She was nearly 96 when she passed. No regrets but it was a most difficult time for me and took nearly a year to recover.
Wow, 96, that's amazing. No matter the age of our Parents when they pass it's still such a huge loss. It does take time to get back to your normal and continue with Life. I'm glad you're on your way. Have a beautiful week Barbara!