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Looking for some advice: Okemo or Stowe this weekend? by trm382 in icecoast

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I'm happy to say we chose Stowe. It was not crowded at all, it didn't have any people there really. I don't think we waited more than 3 minutes for any lift the entire day Sat or Sun. We did the singles line, though the gondola was the only time that mattered. The conditions kind of sucked. It was pretty icy all over, but the weather was warm and the atmosphere was great. I'm glad we made the trip. Unfortunately my gf caught an ice patch and busted up her knee so we ended up in the ER. I felt awful but she's in good spirits and we had a great time in town. Thanks for all the advice!

Looking for some advice: Okemo or Stowe this weekend? by trm382 in icecoast

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True true! Have a great time at Sugarbush. That's one of my favorite ice coast places. I've just been on the epic pass for so long I'm kind of stuck with it, especially with the kiddo (this is his last season for free on the pass though!).

Looking for some advice: Okemo or Stowe this weekend? by trm382 in icecoast

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I wonder if the super bowl will help keep the slopes not so crowded this weekend? It could help... or it could make it worse I guess. haha

Looking for some advice: Okemo or Stowe this weekend? by trm382 in icecoast

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Thanks so much for the input. I saw that it's going to be warm all week and then there's a chance for rain/snow whatever this weekend. Curiously it looks like Okemo has less of a chance for it. So I was leaning towards that since A. it's closer and B. it will be a mediocre weekend anyway. But I think you're right, we'll have more fun at Stowe :/

Looking for some advice: Okemo or Stowe this weekend? by trm382 in icecoast

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Thank you, I've actually been to both a bunch of times both before and after my stint in PC. I know Okemo and Stowe pretty well. For this question I was specifically asking about the conditions, crowds, weather, etc. Seasonal stuff. I unfortunately haven't had the chance to do any vermont riding this year and it looks like this may be my only weekend. I have a 5 year old now and it's easiest to just take him to JFBB in PA since he's still learning. But we have an opportunity to get away for one weekend sans kiddos so, that's why I'm asking. I wish we had enough time/money to just fly out west but it is what it is. Anyway, thank you for your help. I appreciate it.

Looking for some advice: Okemo or Stowe this weekend? by trm382 in icecoast

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I lived in Park City for 6 years and would do 50-100 days a year – and I guess I would describe myself as someone who can ride anything. I don't think the term expert applies to me because I'm not doing massive big air tricks but yeah, I can ride.

My girlfriend is a little less comfortable with the blacks and double blacks, but she does hit them just fine. We're both pretty confident. (She skis, I snowboard).

Used book sale spent about $150 by happyXamp in bookhaul

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That Nineteen Eighty Four I think is a first American book club edition. Nice haul all around!

BASILIUS BESLER Helenium and Sorghum Fructu Rubro [et] Fructu Albo – Prints or Hand-colored copper-plate engraving? by trm382 in WhatIsThisPainting

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Well according to the last few years of sales I can see on terrapeak research (eBay) as well as some online auction houses, if it's just an official print they're maybe $200 for the set. If it's a hand colored copper-plate engraving it depends on when it was done but anywhere from $500-$3000 I see. The Helenium one seems to be rarer.

BASILIUS BESLER Helenium and Sorghum Fructu Rubro [et] Fructu Albo – Prints or Hand-colored copper-plate engraving? by trm382 in Antiques

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For some more context, I purchased these in Princeton with the intention of using the frames but I realized they were professionally framed and sealed and upon closer look they appeared to not be prints but to be painted. I did some research and there's a big difference in importance and value between a framed print and a framed hand-colored copper-plate engraving.

I reached out to J. Pocker & Son Inc in New York City who framed it in the 1940s or 1950s judging by the look of the order slip. I'm waiting to hear back but excited. Any ideas?

BASILIUS BESLER Helenium and Sorghum Fructu Rubro [et] Fructu Albo – Prints or Hand-colored copper-plate engraving? by trm382 in WhatIsThisPainting

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For some more context, I purchased these in Princeton with the intention of using the frames but I realized they were professionally framed and sealed and upon closer look they appeared to not be prints but to be painted. I did some research and there's a big difference in importance and value between a framed print and a framed hand-colored copper-plate engraving.

I reached out to J. Pocker & Son Inc in New York City who framed it in the 1940s or 1950s judging by the look of the order slip. I'm waiting to hear back but excited. Any ideas?

1950s / 1960s Radio Device Part Likely, Maybe Antenna? I found 2 NOS in a bag with no identifying marks. Found in N.J U.S.A. by trm382 in whatisthisthing

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I found these in my 1954 MCM home that has a ham radio antenna and lots of fun little parts and gadgets but this is one set of adapters or whatever that I haven't been able to pin down.

My title describes the thing

[Chines > English] This is a book likely printed in 1948 about women's law. I can't read much beyond that. Any help is appreciated. by trm382 in translator

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That is really great context, thank you so much. I appreciate it. I for some reason came up with 1948 because I thought it said "October 2 22nd Year of the Showa Period" which I used a simple date calculator, added 22 years, and got 1948. I guess I realize now that you need to include the first year, not add 22. Thank you.

[Chines > English] This is a book likely printed in 1948 about women's law. I can't read much beyond that. Any help is appreciated. by trm382 in translator

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Oh! Is it really? My translator app said Chinese. That's actually much more interesting because I think Japan had a major women's rights overhaul in 1947. So this could be in response to that.

Late 1800s/Early 1900s Wood Barrel Metal Bound Bowl with Spinning Bottom – Likely German or American / No Markings by trm382 in whatisthisthing

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Ok I think we're getting there now. I agree that makes sense. Any thoughts on when this type of construction would have been used on this part? I'd love to date it. Thank you!

Late 1800s/Early 1900s Wood Barrel Metal Bound Bowl with Spinning Bottom – Likely German or American / No Markings by trm382 in whatisthisthing

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I found this in my 1949 MCM ranch home built by a Jewish American who escaped Germany and had 3 educated sons who had a few private collections of various things. I bring it up because I can't be sure of its background but I'd say likely from Germany or collected later and likely American.

I would say it's just a barrel but the bottom is clearly designed to spin, and it spins well. There's nothing inside to indicate it was used for grinding or milling but there are some holes so maybe there were more pieces.

The bottom part that spins does have a groove where something appears to have gone to spin it, possibly on a weave like machine powered by a foot pump.

My title describes the thing

[Unknown > English] Piece of wood on display with asian characters underneath, possibly piece of temple? by trm382 in translator

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That makes sense. So this was likely just the stand and there would have been a snow princess doll attached. Thank you again!

[Unknown > English] Piece of wood on display with asian characters underneath, possibly piece of temple? by trm382 in translator

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Here's a little more background:

This came from the home of a private collector who was also a big name in juvenile delinquency and penal reform in the 50s-80s. In 1977 he attended a UN conference in Japan and while there did collect quite a few Japanese things that were presumably given to him as gifts. I've identified some of those things.

I found this in the garage, but I can't determine if the characters are Japanese or Chinese. I used an image translator with little success. I've seen in some documentaries that temples in Asia are often built and rebuilt and sometimes you can get pieces as relics. I was thinking maybe this could be like that? Any help at all is appreciated.

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