This is New Hampshire, after all. So the tourism officials like to tout it as a place “to be free” to do this or that.
If they were really honest, they’d admit our skinflint ways and caution: “Don’t spend liberally.”
But we really do exist at the expense of our neighbors. This is New Hampshire, after all. For now, we’re all hoping for great skiing weather “up north,” with all of the economic consequences.
Jnana's Red Barn 
Thanks for the morning chuckle, “Don’t spend liberally,” and deeper thoughts that came with it, Jhana. I hope 2014 is even better for you than 2013 has been. Peace.
Peace, indeed. Although wishing everyone a Prosperous New Year, as was once common, also seems worthy. Here we go, all the same!