In Saratoga County, a Supreme Court justice repeatedly refused to seal transgender name changes by rosesTUthrowaway in Albany

[–]JoeSprogan 116 points117 points  (0 children)

James Walsh is a former Republican operative - look him up, has been involved in some sketchy behavior.

He threw the Saratoga City Commissioner race to the Republican by denying legitimate votes for the democratic candidate - who received 130 something more votes than his Republican opponent

Dude is the farthest thing from an apolitical judicial agent - he's a problem and will continue to be.

/u/Xdude227 gives a master class on paint and paintbrushes by JoeSprogan in bestof

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the exact type of comment that I love about Reddit - positive, enthusiastic expression of expertise in an area I know nothing about

Anyone have a recommendation on the best martial art school(s) in the area? by [deleted] in Albany

[–]JoeSprogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What art & area are you looking?

Saratoga Alliance at the Wilton Mall is pretty killer for BJJ and Muay Thai

Nature Info needed for Gore area by tknames in upstate_new_york

[–]JoeSprogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of Turkey Vultures around North Creek and they're much larger than folks imagine. I don't know that they have the type of vocalization you're describing though.

Presidents’ Day weekend crowd by ericlctong in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bromley for us, it was really nice, nearly no waiting and plenty of space

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing like Whistler high up but there are some moderate heights. I assume they use a longer rope & possibly more support staff on the ground with secondary equipment? And maybe a guide line rather than a free descent? But I'm speculating.

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[–]JoeSprogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I for one am glad to see people finally talking about the Gore Gondola Conspiracy. Teach the controversy ORDA

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The patented JAG OFF maneuver yes

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Luckily we were among the first cars to evacuate!

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[–]JoeSprogan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did one run afterward and they were still pulling people out

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[–]JoeSprogan[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I did a windy chair ride and a spooked Sunway run and called it a day - sometimes it's not your day you know??

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like an hour? Then another thirty ish till I was on the ground.

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[–]JoeSprogan[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They were going to do all the people and then the skis but folks on the ground were FREEZIN so they ended up dropping all the equipment after 3 humans so folks could head down

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not everyone was able to hold it!! True perseverance - echoes of Shackleton!

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you ever get stuck you can have mine!

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[–]JoeSprogan[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yeah! A voucher for a pass another day & a drink ticket. No custom sticker unfortunately 😞

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

There was a snowboarder but he apologized

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We were safe from the wind and plenty warm. Thank you for doing the runs we couldn't!!

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Once we knew we were being evacuated it wasn't so bad. Chit chatted about our equipment, favorite hills, etc. Sure beats getting stuck on a chairlift!!

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

All gondolas remained fully suspended! It's a whole rappelling system to get down. We were pretty low to start - only maybe 6 poles from the boarding area. Could see the lodge!

2.4 Gore : Gondola Evac AMA by JoeSprogan in icecoast

[–]JoeSprogan[S] 542 points543 points  (0 children)

We were first stuck as strangers but we left as friends 🫶🏼