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kapntug t1_ja9n0tg wrote

Reply to Wood stairs in the winter by RoyalAntelope9948

I only feel elderly sometimes, but my dog is getting up there and he slipped down the stairs this winter. Now he has PTSD and freezes at the top step. I have to Sherpa him down one step at a time. So I'm here to offer what we've tried and hopefully get advice, too.

We use pet friendly ice melt and that works well, but I'm thinking of adding a bristle mat at the bottom of the stairs where the ice really gathers. It's grass and I don't want to salt the earth but it can get dangerous after shoveling and refreezing.

Do the bristle outdoor mats and shingles get icy, too?

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kapntug t1_ja9foz6 wrote

Reply to Easy kayak paddles with abundant wildlife? by usernameisrando

I'm by the battenkill and mettowee rivers and both have many different access points. Emerald lake and lake st Catharine are very beautiful, open lakes that I see kayakers on often. Buttermilk Falls near Killington would be fun, but probably a little rocky.

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kapntug t1_j96x454 wrote

Reply to comment by roadgeek77 in Saunas in the Wilmington area? by roadgeek77

I do remember the hotel at mount snow, (I think it's called the summit?) had a heated pool that went outside and you could swim around in the middle of winter that was so cool! But other than that I think you take it upon yourselves to jump in the snow after your hot tub dip. Enjoy your trip!

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kapntug t1_j95y6hj wrote

Reply to Saunas in the Wilmington area? by roadgeek77

This is Vermont, not Norway lol but there are plenty of spas in the area. It's a high tourist ski town and there is plenty to do. Most of our snow has melted, however. We're entering mud season.

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kapntug t1_j23l4da wrote

Reply to Balancing trespassers with being neighborly by c_l_who

I feel for you and your land and everyone else here with similar issues. My parents' property doesn't even have any sprawling fields and people still loiter all over our yard because they have one of the nicest access points to the battenkill. We give permission to people that ask, but I can't believe the audacity of some. Not just tourists either. The area obviously someone's front or side lawn, idk why so many think any open area is public. I always make sure I'm not trespassing when I'm out and about, why can't others do the same?

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kapntug t1_ixzvkdg wrote

Reply to comment by Putrid-Might-8839 in moving to VT, asking for advice on locations. I have a family of 4 with a 13 year old and 17 year old. by Putrid-Might-8839

At the moment, homes in that price range are few and snatched up quickly. What about your wife? Does she need to work in a hospital? That would certainly narrow your search. Brattleboro has a "tiny city" environment, but my sister lived in the Dover/Wilmington area nearby for years and loved it. I wish you luck in your search. Moving to VT was the best decision I ever made in my life and I hope your family find what you're looking for.

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kapntug t1_ixznjsw wrote

Reply to moving to VT, asking for advice on locations. I have a family of 4 with a 13 year old and 17 year old. by Putrid-Might-8839

A lot of areas are quite rural. I second those suggesting finding work first and then deciding how far you realistically want to commute for work. Most people I know have a 30 - 45+ minute commute. There are larger towns, too, so really depends on what kind of economic environment you prefer and your financial status. A lot of the surrounding towns by me are touristy and many homes are not year- rounders, so prices are quite high.

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