Only in New Hampshire

[govcampbell]

To begin, a little background. 

Some of you may be aware that New Hampshire is one of those states where the State is the only entity allowed to sell liquor. Beer and wine you can get at any supermarket, but hard liquor must be purchased from the State. This is a revenue measure.

Now, in order to squeeze a few drops more revenue out of liquor sales, NH has made it convenient for out of staters and vacationers to find and by liquor.

By putting State Liquor stores in Interstate Highway Rest Areas. No joke people, you can pull off the highway, use a payphone, use the bathroom, get candy from a vending machine, and buy a fifth of Jack. (Or any other beverage of choice.)

Now, the funny story. I'm on my way home from work today, and sitting at a red light in front of a strip mall in Laconia. I'm browsing at the mall while I wait, looking to see what stores are there, when I notice a state liquor store in one of the store fronts. Nothing out of the ordinary, right? That is up until I read the sign on the storefront next to the liquor store.

"New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles: Licensing Division."

Yes, folks, you can get your license, celebrate,  and lose it in one easy, convenient stop. 

I love New Hampshire.

Comments

[wamfof.livejournal.com]

That is so unbelievable that you absolutely know it must be true because who would come up with something so ridiculous. *shakes head* The whole idea of the state selling liqour is just odd to me.

[govcampbell.livejournal.com]

That's New Hampshire for you...we're a little differant. The state sanctioned liquor is a little more common. Virginia does it too. Not sure where else.

[rinnamarie.livejournal.com]

that is the most fabulous thing EVER. :)

[govcampbell.livejournal.com]

hehehe

[kadath.livejournal.com]

I was convinced this was all very normal, until I started college and got some strange looks from my Massachusetts-raised dormmates.

[govcampbell.livejournal.com]

Virginia does the same kind of thing, selling liquor in state stores, so it wasn't a shock for me, but the other kids had a little bit of culture adjustment.

Virginia does not sell liquor on the highways, however.

[kit-the-brave.livejournal.com]

Wow! Is it legal to drink while driving? (It was until very recently here!)

[govcampbell.livejournal.com]

No, fortunetly. The irony just kil't me though.

Sistwerp

[(Anonymous)]

Ha, at least at home you can buy beer or simirnoff at the grocery store. Here in Phili, you have to go to a wine and spirits store. It's annoying getting ready for a party, because you can't get chips, snacks, and malt beverages at one easy stop.
I love you ugly brother!

Re: Sistwerp

[govcampbell.livejournal.com]

:-P

I'm thinking of making my journal friends only...what do you think?

Re: Sistwerp

[(Anonymous)]

I think I'd have to hurt you ugly brother. and i could. I'm a little sister. i still hold secrets for strategic purposes.

love you!

[dadaginny.livejournal.com]

That is great!!!!

[govcampbell.livejournal.com]

Isn't it?? hehehe