While you're at it, check for some caesium-137 coming out of Chernobyl.

Throw in the $20 it costs to park in the garage across the street and you should have no problem finding a good local photographer.

I’m definitely not a professional but I would love to get into photography, iykwim

Hey just wanted to check back in, in case you care to hear about how it went.

Two weekends ago now, I made the CT->MA ride, and went as smooth as butter. I did just what you suggested and shot east from Warren to touch Swansea.

Of course, everything you said was accurate. I came across a few big frozen puddles on the Moosup trail, but the bypass trails were easy to find and easy enough to ride. Then the whole WST was fast. The worst part was the stiff headwind on the EBBP, but hat's NBD. I was concerned about my stamina, but that wasn't an issue at all...steady pace not working too hard, ended up at 13mph average.

That first section from Plainfield CT was indeed in pretty rough shape, but still fun! I think I'll take a run with my trail bike in the other direction, from where the WST horse trails start then head west on all dirt into Moosup. Then some scouting runs on the North-South trail too, to see which bike I'd want to take.

Absolutely, $200 would be in budget!

If you're not willing to pay at least $200 for an hour of photography, find a friend with a new iPhone instead of insulting a professional.

Hey OP, I have a friend who scheduled a micro wedding and they googled terms like "city hall san francisco wedding photography" or looked up vendors featured on instagram with city hall. Those people are more likely to be flexible and agreeable with doing smaller time frames/simple packages. You may also have more luck on unconventional days (Fri, Sun, etc) or during off season because Saturdays during say, summer might go to bigger bookings. My friend in SF has beautiful photos for like $1500 (but winter 2021, so prices werent as steep).

Fwiw I'm planning a wedding out of state. Photographers there full day are generally around $7,000. Some sites have special sections for elopements and those prices are more around $2200-2500. It's generally one of the highest expenses for a wedding, but a lot goes into editing and such. You may find it worth it to splurge if you want a certain look for your photos, but if you aren't particular you may be able to get something very cheap. I think you will probably pay a minimum of $1000 if that helps (but I haven't looked at the market here specifically).

edit: look up terms like "elopement packages" "microwedding" when searching for a photographer and it should help you narrow down a bit

https://www.kaitlynamaral.com Kaitlyn did my elopement photos and they came out incredible!

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November 2021 so not too long ago !

We put panels on our home a little over 3 years ago. The 12 year loan monthly price was about the same as our average monthly electric payment at the time. So basically broke even to start and saving more as electricity prices go up.

What do you consider “ inexpensive “

Not sure when this was, but prices are up a lot post covid/inflation hikes (not sure on this venue in particular). Just worth mentioning prices have exploded, so OP might be in a different ballpark.

We got it through United Better Homes.

If your bumper sticker is correct and you've never ever left RI

Also, they did it at Brenton Point down in Newport. No cost, we were in and out in like 20 minutes. There was six of us, including the JP.

You may have to have a witness. I had a friend do something similar and they needed to have two witnesses sign the license.

Newport is my favorite place. I try to get down there at least 3-4 times a year.

I see your sunset and raise you a sunrise…

https://imgur.com/gallery/4QLIddo

125% of your historic use is/was the rule.

Ugh. Thayer st

What bank is offering 3% interest?

jesus, what the fuck was on that train

Good man! Some university book store taught you well!

Did you hear barking? Might be chemical induced auditory hallucinations!