In Connecticut, we have a love-hate relationship with our own state. While in one breath we talk about moving away ASAP, in the next we will defend our state to those who voice criticism. If you’re not moving out anytime soon, here are ten things to avoid to live a happier and less frustrating life in the Nutmeg State.
- Going to the DMV.
Google Images/Kristen Bert We all have to do it but shy away from this dreaded spot whenever you can. Use online services to renew registration, pay emissions test late fees, and cancel registrations so you don’t have to spend your precious time in those long, long lines.
- Driving on Interstate 95 through Fairfield County.
Wikimedia Commons/Nutmegger Take the backroads or the parkway, but you don’t want to get gridlocked on I-95.
- Bringing up Connecticut taxes at a dinner party.
Flickr/Roy Niswanger Talk about a buzz kill, uttering one word about our taxes is the fastest way to bring the mood down in the dumps.
- Eating cold mayonnaise-covered lobster rolls.
Flickr/Arnold Gatilao In Connecticut, you can get this scrumptious dish hot and buttery. Why would you eat it any other way?
- Sharing the road with Massachusetts drivers.
Flickr/Adam Pieniazek We call them Massholes for a reason. If you see a vehicle with Massachusetts plates, stay as far away as possible.
- Heading out to the grocery store before a snowstorm.
Flickr/JJ Bers Face it, we get plowed out pretty quickly here in the Northeast. Don’t fight to find a parking spot and then spend even more time in line at the supermarket. You have enough food in your freezer and pantry to make it for a day or two… you really do.
- Putting your snow removal equipment away too early.
Flickr/Anne Snow is unpredictable in Connecticut so keep those blowers and shovels out of the shed until well after the spring thaw.
- Eating pizza from a franchise.
Flickr/Lis Ferla We have so many fantastic independent family-owned pizzerias in our state, why would you stoop to eat a pie with cardboard crust and minimal toppings?
- Being a meal for a mosquito.
Flickr/Katja Schulz The percentages of mosquitos containing West Nile Virus and other diseases are on the rise in the Nutmeg State. Once the warm weather hits protect yourself from these bloodsuckers.
- Going through the intersection of Route 17 at Main Street Extension and Route 9 in Middletown.
Google Maps Considered the most dangerous intersection in Connecticut, a five-year study tallied the number of accidents at this interchange to be 654 with 23% of those crashes ending with injuries.
What other things to avoid should go on this list? We may have things and places to steer clear of in Connecticut, but there are plenty of experiences you’ll want to have. Try eating at this mac and cheese bar to send your taste buds on an incredible journey or head to this ocean-themed bowling alley for an under-the-sea adventure like none other.
Google Images/Kristen Bert
We all have to do it but shy away from this dreaded spot whenever you can. Use online services to renew registration, pay emissions test late fees, and cancel registrations so you don’t have to spend your precious time in those long, long lines.
Wikimedia Commons/Nutmegger
Take the backroads or the parkway, but you don’t want to get gridlocked on I-95.
Flickr/Roy Niswanger
Talk about a buzz kill, uttering one word about our taxes is the fastest way to bring the mood down in the dumps.
Flickr/Arnold Gatilao
In Connecticut, you can get this scrumptious dish hot and buttery. Why would you eat it any other way?
Flickr/Adam Pieniazek
We call them Massholes for a reason. If you see a vehicle with Massachusetts plates, stay as far away as possible.
Flickr/JJ Bers
Face it, we get plowed out pretty quickly here in the Northeast. Don’t fight to find a parking spot and then spend even more time in line at the supermarket. You have enough food in your freezer and pantry to make it for a day or two… you really do.
Flickr/Anne
Snow is unpredictable in Connecticut so keep those blowers and shovels out of the shed until well after the spring thaw.
Flickr/Lis Ferla
We have so many fantastic independent family-owned pizzerias in our state, why would you stoop to eat a pie with cardboard crust and minimal toppings?
Flickr/Katja Schulz
The percentages of mosquitos containing West Nile Virus and other diseases are on the rise in the Nutmeg State. Once the warm weather hits protect yourself from these bloodsuckers.
Google Maps
Considered the most dangerous intersection in Connecticut, a five-year study tallied the number of accidents at this interchange to be 654 with 23% of those crashes ending with injuries.
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