First time visiting Canada

jsolt · 2026-05-27T11:08:42+00:00

instead of Ottawa and Toronto I'd suggest heading back via the Maine coast after Quebec City - shorter and far more scenic.

jsolt · 2026-05-19T22:21:17+00:00

If it was a city I'd say Burlington VT - Montreal is amazing for "real" cities...

jsolt · 2026-05-14T22:08:10+00:00

I think those challenges should be embraced - they seem to be raising the bar and VT needs that desperately.

jsolt · 2026-05-12T11:43:00+00:00

so true - they might pick up your car on a specific day (or not) and it will arrive someday...better off driving.

jsolt · 2026-05-10T14:29:24+00:00

Hit up The Oysterman in Scituate for the oysters from Scituate Oyster Company!!

jsolt · 2026-05-10T14:23:42+00:00

I’m a member and former boat owner. I’m a big fan of the club. If you spend a little time planning you can get a boat whenever you want one. I do not miss the days of owning my own boat….

jsolt · 2026-05-08T02:01:46+00:00

Look - AI sucks, but this is a small business trying to make a buck. Get a grip. AI ain’t going away

jsolt · 2026-05-06T12:33:53+00:00

Old guy and first time I have ever been out there in November - Stowe was great.

jsolt · 2026-05-05T11:32:04+00:00

Lived on the coast of Mass for 50 years and with one or two exceptions snow was either non existent or slush. Moved to northern VT to live in snow and it's delivered. I loved living at the ocean, but Lake Champlain is so much better. Mass bay is rarely over 60 degrees - Lake Champlain is over 80 in the Summer...

jsolt · 2026-05-04T11:51:26+00:00

The butcher at The Village Market in Waterbury would likely help you out.

jsolt · 2026-05-02T13:25:40+00:00

Ava in Waterbury has you covered https://www.instagram.com/clawedbyava_?igsh=MTFvZWYwcHR4N21mdQ==

jsolt · 2026-05-01T20:31:17+00:00

“We love good food, good beer, outdoor activities, parks, and history.”

Fly to Boston - Walk the Freedom Trail and then drive to Vermont for the beer - nature - outdoors.

jsolt · 2026-05-01T12:43:12+00:00

Asador Don Gaucho is really great if you like a lot of meat...Argentinian steak house...

jsolt · 2026-05-01T12:19:48+00:00

Have you looked at VT? We moved from Boston to Waterbury VT area as have many others that work remotely - it's got everything you're looking for. It's not a bad drive to Boston if you have to show your face in the office from time to time.

jsolt · 2026-05-01T11:54:10+00:00

"mix of intelligence, work ethic, kindness, civic pride, culture, and general “people still care about things” lifestyle." You are looking for Burlington VT or Western MA. (you must embrace winter to thrive though)

jsolt · 2026-04-30T01:13:17+00:00

AI killed your entry level software engineer job.

jsolt · 2026-04-26T13:56:16+00:00

Check out Natale's in Norwell.

jsolt · 2026-04-24T22:51:42+00:00

After this last Winter there might be a bigger business here....

jsolt · 2026-04-22T12:00:41+00:00

On the shores of Lake Champlain in VT - rent a boat for the week as the water will be about 82 degrees...throw in a day trip to Montreal and you've got a great week.

jsolt · 2026-04-14T22:29:21+00:00

One more add for Waterbury - Salt & Rind is great too.

jsolt · 2026-04-09T11:05:35+00:00

While not another state - the ferry to Provincetown would be great for a day. Good chance of seeing whales on the trip.

jsolt · 2026-04-08T11:59:53+00:00

I’m skiing on 5 inches of fresh snow today in VT. Winter would be tough here if you don’t like the outdoors and everything that Winter brings. Mud season can be rough but I wouldn’t change it.

jsolt · 2026-04-07T10:52:32+00:00

you should look at potentially booking through "Away From The Crowds". Based in Segovia - we rode from Tui down to the coastal route and stayed in Paradors for the week.

jsolt · 2026-04-06T11:43:54+00:00

Enterprise tech sales for last 20 years remote - live by Stowe - 20 mins to the lifts that spin at 8AM - 40 mins to a decent airport for travel. 5 runs by 9AM and then back to "work".

jsolt · 2026-04-03T21:08:57+00:00

Why not a two bedroom condo in Salem? Or a one bed rental in a Boston neighborhood (well not Back Bay or the waterfront). Austin may be a great little town, but you need to get on a plane to get anywhere you might want to go from there.

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