Jayda Evans: Sue: Storrs is too boring....

[CL82]

As they say, it used to Storr. Then they built a second one and renamed it Storrs.

That's what it's like.

See my signature for why I think they call it Storrs.

 

[JRRRJ]

It's green and beautiful and pastorally picturesque, the air clean and fresh all though slightly infused with a bovine scented perfume (I grew up in the area, and springtime air was ripe with new awakenings). There are endless winding country roads to drive, lots of historical Indian Rock fences in the woods to follow, fresh eggs, the best ice cream, wonderful produce in the summer, and small town americana in abundance. The winters can be harsh, the autumn a wild mass of color and crisp air, the summer a siren's song to the beach which is not that far away by car, and a floral springtime of beauty beyond compare.

What's not to love? I live in a very big city of concrete and glass, and even though I live between two lovely parks they simply are no replacement for New England. I will always be a country girl at heart.

To pile onto your nostalgia: wild blackberry & raspberry bushes by the roadside everywhere, fields of blueberry & strawberry to discover on the woods-path jaunts. A river to float away on or cast a line in. Fresh apple cider. Milk from the dairyman.

My direct knowledge is old and I don't know what changes the recent financial troubles have wrought, but there used to be 2-3 places in the area that served "cuisine" (e.g. The Victorian Lady), a few more that admirably filled niches (e.g. Chuck's, Willington Pizza, The Altnaveigh Inn) and a number of serviceable cafes, bistros, sandwich shops and pubs with decent grub. Even nightclubs with good live music & the occasional big name, not counting the concerts at Jorgensen.

 

[Blue Huskie]

I think her background has a big impact on her opinion. She is from the New York metro area as a child so she is already predisposed to a hustle and bustle environment.
Unless one has a negative experience as a child growing up in or near the city life I would think they would not want a different home as an adult. I am the complete opposite. Raised in outer suburbia and could never tolerate a big city. To each their own. Live and let live.

 

[Icebear]

I think her background has a big impact on her opinion. She is from the New York metro area as a child so she is already predisposed to a hustle and bustle environment.
Unless one has a negative experience as a child growing up in or near the city life I would think they would not want a different home as an adult. I am the complete opposite. Raised in outer suburbia and could never tolerate a big city. To each their own. Live and let live.

That I think is a fair appraisal.

 

[meyers7]

See my signature for why I think they call it Storrs.

Well said.

 

[RadyLady]

To pile onto your nostalgia: wild blackberry & raspberry bushes by the roadside everywhere, fields of blueberry & strawberry to discover on the woods-path jaunts. A river to float away on or cast a line in. Fresh apple cider. Milk from the dairyman.

My direct knowledge is old and I don't know what changes the recent financial troubles have wrought, but there used to be 2-3 places in the area that served "cuisine" (e.g. The Victorian Lady), a few more that admirably filled niches (e.g. Chuck's, Willington Pizza, The Altnaveigh Inn) and a number of serviceable cafes, bistros, sandwich shops and pubs with decent grub. Even nightclubs with good live music & the occasional big name, not counting the concerts at Jorgensen.

Strawberries in June, raspberries in July, blueberries in August, apples in September....butter sugar corn in July, silver queen in August......sigh