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CorrectFall6257 t1_j4rhhuw wrote
Reply to comment by SlytherinTargaryen in So buying is unaffordable...what about building? by thebaerfetus
Yup. When I sold my house in So Burlington (the orchards 60 year old ranch needed lots of work) and bought my place in the NEK (energy efficient cape built in 2006 by someone as a second home never lived in), I didn't even list it. My neighbors bought it as an investment. This was 2018 before covid. I was able to get a studio/garage built the next year by a local excellent contractor before crazy pricing. He had the excavator guy he worked with, the concrete guy, the electrically guy, the HVAC and garage door guys. He was efficient and worked by himself with one helper. I am so glad I did it when I did.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j4n5e2r wrote
Reply to Maple Syrup Shipping by DDozar
April's Maple ships and is open daily except Tuesday. Their website has online store. If you are ever in the NEK I cannot recommend April's enough as a must stop! She does an amazing job with her Cafe. Farm to Table all real! So good. I'm glad I live 20 miles away for I'd weigh 400 pounds. 10% milk fat in the Maple creamees. 🍁
CorrectFall6257 t1_j4myp09 wrote
Ken's Karpentry in Lyndonville has an excellent YouTube channel and honest outlook in building garages and small homes here in the Northeast Kingdom. Prior to pandemic, his website had transparent pricing for all types of garages and buildings. He was the least expensive and would tailor any project to your specifications. He breaks down how materials soared and his costs went up though he tried to pre-buy and keep stuff affordable for his customers. His outlook and insight is interesting imo. His take on the materials market is mixed with a great sense of humor in his videos. Here's a guy who has been building forever and wants to make a fair profit without screwing anyone. As far as buying land and building, unless you are buying a kit from the Jamaica Cottage Shop or a Beans Home, it's a huge wait. Not to mention the cost of getting power is off the charts and next to impossible due to scarce components, reduced work workforce and a huge backlog of projects. Definitely pay attention if you need to bring power to your build site.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j4i0eu5 wrote
Reply to Fairlee ice? by Gloomy-Incident4783
Lake Morey Resort has a Facebook page and s Webcam. On FB they report still waiting. Love pond hockey tournaments except this year ice not cooperating.... https://www.lakemoreyresort.com/the-resort/webcam/
CorrectFall6257 t1_j485d3h wrote
Reply to Tick prevention in dogs by GreenBeginning3753
Bravecto
CorrectFall6257 t1_j435hre wrote
Reply to comment by ResponsibleExcuse727 in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
Raised $8,000 in 1976. I was one of the 21 finishers.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j433yg9 wrote
Reply to comment by ResponsibleExcuse727 in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
That's a great idea! I remember getting 10 minute breaks and they set up sleeping cots in the changing rooms. You got a small window to rest and there were prizes. It was packed. Now I gotta find that picture!
CorrectFall6257 t1_j42z26p wrote
Reply to comment by ResponsibleExcuse727 in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
I graduated in 78 so it had to be 1976? I have a photo somewhere that was in the Herald. Don't hold be to exact date. I'm old now haha
CorrectFall6257 t1_j42xvqn wrote
Reply to comment by ResponsibleExcuse727 in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
That's an awesome memory about the Swedish fish! I missed the leaky roof. Great memories there though. I remember doing a 24 hour skate a thon!
CorrectFall6257 t1_j42vmw0 wrote
Reply to comment by ResponsibleExcuse727 in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
It is the Spartan Arena now yes you are correct. I grew up in Rutland and was there when they built Mandigo on the fairgrounds in 70s. Previously we used the cow barn.
Which now makes me think I forgot Pine Hill Park in Rutland too.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j42v1fx wrote
Reply to comment by Hardwiredcreativity in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
Forgot about them too! Good one!
CorrectFall6257 t1_j41g6l9 wrote
Reply to comment by Acrobatic-Steak9332 in I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
Aww I forgot Woodstock. I skated there too. Nice rink!
CorrectFall6257 t1_j41bpic wrote
Reply to I would say "Only in Vermont" a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice by lighthouse0
Cairns, Leddy, Stowe, Waterbury, Barre, Highgate, St Albans, Gutterson, Jay Peak, Rutland Mall, Middlebury x2 , Lyndon, Manchester. Morrisville and Milton's ice rinks folded. Where else are there indoor sheets?
CorrectFall6257 t1_j3qyjm6 wrote
Reply to Winter heating cost survey: Last month how much do you pay, what source, how much space, and what temp? by Ok_Slice_2952
I've been in the NEK for the last 5 years. I burn approximately 400 gallons yearly on home heating oil in my 1500 Sq ft cape cabin built in 2006 with a system 2000 water boiler. I have radiant in my foundation. My thermostat is set at 70. I'm a member of the Hilltop Buyer's program using Irving Energy. Current rack price is $3.66 a gallon.
My average daily energy cost for the month of December $2.67 using 12 kwh through VELCO. I love the smarthub app.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j303tp1 wrote
Reply to Trying to buy a shipping container by [deleted]
Lamell Lumber on Rt 15 in Essex Ctr sells containers. They are expensive. Maybe check out Blue Seed Feeds or Agway for a coop kit? Make it your own. Good luck to you and your chickens.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j25kivy wrote
Reply to Your favorite Vermont critter and why by -PineMarten
I like opossums even though they are native to Vt. They eat ticks. Go opposums.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j1gcgty wrote
Reply to Puppy my cat. Waiting for Santa. by Ritz304
Cute!
CorrectFall6257 t1_j0wmyfu wrote
Reply to Great long weekend at Burke Mountain by passumpsicvalley
Awesome pics!
CorrectFall6257 OP t1_izzm5ee wrote
This was the sunrise the same day.
CorrectFall6257 OP t1_izzlujz wrote
Reply to comment by Willman3755 in Island Pond finally starting to ice over 12/11/22 by CorrectFall6257
I can't wait. I'm a snowmobiler and ice fish and live on the pond.
Island Pond finally starting to ice over 12/11/22
Submitted by CorrectFall6257 t3_zitk95 in vermont
CorrectFall6257 t1_izhrkn6 wrote
Reply to Visiting Vermont by angkraft_71
Snowmobile Vermont has private tours out of Stowe. Check their website. Hopefully we will have snow by then but it's not looking good so far. I'm part of club up in the Northeast Kingdom and our trail system is set to open Dec 16th. Absolutely nothing but bare ground and large bodies of water still open. Hope you enjoy your visit.
CorrectFall6257 t1_iyb1tee wrote
Reply to I have the stick season blues, what's your favorite hike through a pine/hemlock forest? by vtgusto
Brighton State Park in IP and Moose Bog, Wenlock WMA in Ferdinand are two I walk a couple times a week. Stop at Silvio Conte HQs along 105 heading east towards NH. Great info inside the Welcome Center about the Nulhegan Basin.
CorrectFall6257 t1_iy5vcg3 wrote
Reply to Best heating oil company to use? We need kerosene but can't afford $7/ gallon at the company we called. New to this type of heating and kinda struggling to figure this out. Company says minimum of 100 gallon order. Our tank is 275g . 275x7= omg in gonna freeze to death. by [deleted]
Last one. I just took pictures out of the most recent chronicle newspaper I get. Hope this helps.
CorrectFall6257 t1_j4vnt8t wrote
Reply to comment by ArundelvalEstar in So buying is unaffordable...what about building? by thebaerfetus
Wishing you the very best in finishing your project. Nothing like doing it yourself. I have friends who bought land in Morgan (they live in CC) wanting to build a house themselves eventually retiring near me. I put them up and helped most of year but husband still working 4 days a week. He did take long stretches off (owned his trade businessin hvac) but still materials you speak of, windows, cabinets, doors, electric service was pushed so far back. They ended up selling unfinished. Life changes. New owners secured a local contractor and it is finally finished this December.