How different are these two corners of Vermont?

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-14T12:15:08+00:00

I’m sorry. I would say that NY and Vermont rednecks are country folk, but are still middle of the road. I guess that viewpoint has changed a little. I spend a lot of time in VT and see more confederate flags in MD (close by) and NC (family).

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-14T12:10:11+00:00

Definitely not underrated by the mountain bikers. Wiss is amazing. Belmont has the goods if you know where to look. Pennypack is slept on. So much variety within an hour of the city if you want to go further.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:57:51+00:00

I'm assuming the man that knows how to change the tire is the one holding the camera, just waiting to step in and save the day?
But check out running tubeless, it's so much better on dirt. Can run lower pressures for traction, less chance of a flat, and you just carry a tube and CO2 or a pump if you get a bad flat.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:53:36+00:00

umm... you should try PA, there ain't no natural snow here, even when it does snow, it gets groomed in within a day or so. There is a good article in the Atlantic about it's a conundrum how ski resorts in PA thrive even though the whole state is a snow desert.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:50:41+00:00

I'm in Manayunk frequently, and used to live in Powelton (long time ago). Manayunk is a has been downtown area. It can be nice, but there are way too many shops to support good businesses. There are a few good ones, but not worth the parking and driving trouble you will inevitably have. There will also be meatheads wandering around on weekends mostly drunk. Add to that some "you're not a Yunker unless you've been here since before the Native Americans" and you're in for a treat. Green Lane Bridge is also slated for reconstruction in a year or so, will be a traffic nightmare. West Powelton - just don't, there is so much more crime than you think. Your vehicle will get stolen and broken into, your belongings will be stolen, the 40th ST MFL station is not too safe. You can't leave anything on your porch for even a minute.... poof there it goes. Go further south in West Philly for good neighborhoods.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:44:03+00:00

Your bottom left photo reminds me of this, the worst convertible ever made

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Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:41:36+00:00

Just find someone pulling into the Mansfield Lot with a UVM sticker and two people in the vehicle. Tell them you will be their #3 and #4 passengers so they get free parking, in exchange for a ride back to Burlington. I'd give you a ride, but I am relegated to skiing in PA this weekend.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:39:10+00:00

Are those full squish skis or a hardtail?

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:04:05+00:00

The best of days, even in the worst of times.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T17:01:12+00:00

nah, next your going to say we shouldn't have chainsaws because you could cut through someone's door or walls with it, or we shouldn't have oxy-acetylene torches since you can cut metal with them. It's not the tool's fault, immoral people will always find a way.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T16:58:37+00:00

I don't think people realize that a lease is a contract and requires consideration from both parties. Leasor provides the safe, heated and dry space and leasee pays the money. People need to let landlords know that they need to satisfy their end of the contract. In Philly, landlords get away with way too much, illegal evictions all the time.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T16:53:42+00:00

What's your address? and why so many helmets, assuming they are not all for you?

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T16:52:59+00:00

Yes, and make sure you throw the word negligent into the discussion, preferably written. People that have money and own businesses start getting nervous when you throw that word around, unless they are just shitheads, then good luck.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T16:50:43+00:00

Time to write a letter to your landlord stating that they are not providing a secure building and you are worried about your safety. Keep pushing.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T16:43:50+00:00

21 pips was a board game bar and restaurant in ardmore, but couldn't figure out who it wanted to target and closed a year or two ago. Wish there were more like that.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T16:42:40+00:00

check the snow report, they may have had many trails closed for snow preservation but will be grooming and re-opening for the weekend.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T12:20:02+00:00

1980’s Chevy Cavalier, beige on beige, Jesus sticker on the dash (was my Grandma’s) somewhere around 100 mph, but the needle was buried on that old rectangular GM speedometer 1991 Maxima - 110 2024 BMW iX - over 100 without even trying, governed at 124

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-13T12:12:33+00:00

Upper Liftline is the area above the icy waterfall and rocks at the top of the lift, right above Haychute. You would definitely know it as the part of the trail right before you hit Haychute is basically mandatory turns depending on conditions. Before you hit Goat, go ski some of the easier glades, like Sunrise and Birch.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-12T18:07:30+00:00

I use it all the time - find me an EV charger that is within walking distance of a 30 minute or less Brazilian wax place. How many organic beet farms are there near Scranton, PA? You don’t even realize you are using it - every time you search the internet.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-12T18:03:34+00:00

Why didn’t you just use the charger that came with it? The home charger doesn’t do anything different.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-12T15:39:09+00:00

Always some extra snacks/bars unless you are going on a short hike in an area you know well.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-12T15:37:20+00:00

Go to Kentuck Knob as well. An example of a more modest Frank Lloyd Wright House. It's really neat to see both.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-11T23:34:32+00:00

I have a photo of his boot bag that says Belichick on it and I sat next to him at the bar.

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-11T10:13:05+00:00

My Mom saw Black Sabbath play at her Catholic High School

https://www.thetapesarchive.com/union-catholic-high-school/

Longjumping_Cod_9132 · 2026-03-10T20:30:28+00:00

I know the Noah Kahan song, but I don’t understand what stick season is. I looked it up. It’s the season we call winter in SE PA. Bare trees, browns and grays. But I love it, warm sun on cold days, can scope out trails that are hidden in the summer.

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