PeteDontCare

PeteDontCare t1_j7gcxzu wrote

If you insist on being daft:

There are two groups of people, some saying one thing, others saying the other. I'm not saying anyone is saying both simultaneously. And OP made an observation, they didn't comment on the phenomenon. Quit being smug. It's ok to comment that people are being total wusses about this. I witnessed plenty of it over the past few days, hence my comment. These people weren't discussing the existence and meaning of the drastic temperature swings. Again, you're just as wrong as I am, you ass

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PeteDontCare t1_j7fqyho wrote

Not sure why the downvotes. Not a native Vermonter here, but been here long enough to know and remember that long stretches of subzero or single digits were always expected and normal. In fact, if you mentioned how cold it was, Vermonters were quick to tell you that it was normal and to buck up. Although the added wind may not be a regular thing, I have to agree with your conclusion that folks seem to have a short memory and people seem to be going soft. They never used to cancel school for several inches of snow, either....

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PeteDontCare t1_j58ck3w wrote

Better yet, if you're here for a month, bounce around to a few different places and hotels. And if you have the tires, think about driving to mad river or sugarbush for a day to ski and chill. Have you looked into Jay Peak. Bit out in the middle of nowhere, but maybe that's what you want. Every thought about a day, or a few, in Montreal?

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PeteDontCare t1_j58bybj wrote

Drop your gear. Let your foot off of the gas instead of mashing your break. Break and stopping are the enemy. Remain in control enough to not need to be breaking much. Give yourself plenty of time to stop, and ease into it. Don't jam on the break. Going is the easier part, momentum is your friend. Feel the road and take your foot off of the gas when in doubt. It's the slowing down and stopping that'll get you

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PeteDontCare t1_iyb4ihs wrote

I think the point is that they might as well put some effort into it and still make the click bait really good, not just throw together some shit and be happy someone followed to the site. Whether it really matters or not, it still makes a difference, and you might as well not suggest you don't give a shit. It should be a bit better than good enough if they really give a shit about projecting a good image of the city and aiding with tourism in Baltimore

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PeteDontCare t1_iy3rx5h wrote

No you're right, but that's exactly what I'm saying. You need to have local people employed for success, but given the current situation, that's pretty much impossible. It's not their fault, but rather unfortunate circumstances

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PeteDontCare t1_ivohooi wrote

Reply to comment by Left-Link5070 in Why Phil Scott again? by rufustphish

I'm involved and engaged in our local school system, though my schedule doesn't allow me to run for a position on the school board. I am, however, referring to the fact that the Scott administration doesn't particularly value a strong public education system, and I am very much opposed to Dan French. I would hope a different governor would see the value in supporting better pay for teachers and working to reestablish a strong force of quality teachers throughout the state. 10+ years ago, Vermont had a very good public school system. Beginning before Governor Scott came to office, the quality and reputation has been steadily declining, and I know, first hand, of several long time Vermont educators who have gone to NH or changed fields entirely because of frustration with the direction of things.

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