Came here to say this!

Plus one for Montreal. It’s very European looking while still being very accessible.

Auntie Adder’s Pretzel

Yes! That is a great stop on the way. I know OP probably doesn’t have kids but the aquarium was a cool stop and the seaport was great, especially being able to go on the ships and at the time I was there, the old whaling ship they were rebuilding.

read the policy, that is what matters.

Like all things, you get what you pay for. When you need your insurance, especially on a home, its not something you want to dick around with. If they are undercutting the real names by THAT much its more than just a lower marketing budget.

Also make sure they meet your lenders requirements or you can have stuff go tits up at the closing table, and find yourself on the hook for stuff.

I've had "discount" insurance when i was younger, and a claim was a giant headache, and then they told me to bend over and squeel like a pig when renewal time came up.

I have "good" insurance now (not the cheapest guy on the block, good company and agent), and had to do an auto claim last year, and it was the smoothest, easiest process ever. "Send us a few pictures, go get an estimate from someone you like, fire it on over, and a check will be in the mail"

Like, i'm pretty sure i came out ahead of the game despite my wife being 100% at fault backing into something, and my rates actually went down when we renewed, despite the claim.

Edit: also 3k seems high, unless your house is worth well over 7 figures, or it includes stuff like flood. I don't pay close to that and i'm in the north with a property value scratching 7 figures. I want to say we pay about 2k.

Portland is cool, and lots of nature nearby, but a 6-8 hour drive. Its pre season, so you might be able to get a reasonable rental on the beach in old orchard beach and have a nice relaxing but chilly walk along the beach. I saw whales way in the distance when i was there in November.

Lake george

Jim thorpe is cute for shopping or new hope

Another vote for finger lakes. Ithaca is a really cool town to stay in as well.

Lmfaoo took the words right out my mouth 🤣🤣🤣

Agreed! My husband and I rented a lovely Airbnb in Mystic, CT, and took a wonderful day trip to Newport. I recommend both places.

Nothing will ever compare to beautiful Mount Airy Lodge, where all you have to bring is your love of everything.

- lancaster, pa

- luray caverns, va

- newport, ri

- watkins glen, ny / finger lakes

- saratoga springs, ny

La Banquise for 24/7 poutine; Au Pied du Cochon for a nice meal (pork/duck heavy); The Sparrow for brunch; Jean Talon Market, indoor farmers market; Portuguese roast chicken place near Parc Fontaine/La Banquise whose name I can’t remember

what part of jersey are you from so i know where to stay away

We saw one last week that had 150 potential buyers show up. Police were called, as the street became impassable.

Dekay's brown, as mentioned. Put it back outside, it will keep the rodent population in check. Edit: another user brought to my attention that Dekay's do not eat rodents, but primarily feed on small invertebrates. Still good to have, especially if you have a garden.

Eek. You’re gonna have to Uber or hotel. Too late for nj transit. Penn isn’t fun to sleep at. Done so many times

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What is interesting about this question is, that even black cops tend to show bias against black suspects. I'm saying this as a general trend from multiple studies.

I’ll get downvoted to hell for this but - Baltimore. It can be peaceful if you want it to be - there is so much more than the inner harbor. There are many museums including the Walter’s Art, American Visionary Arts, Baltimore Museum of Industry, and the Reginald F Lewis Museum. We have great green spaces, including Fort McHenry, home of the Star Spangled Banner, and Patterson Park with the Observatory that was built in 1890. They’re both great spots to have an afternoon picnic. Druid Hill Park had been compared to Central Park and is home to the Rawlings Conservatory and the Maryland Zoo, which hosts Brew at the Zoo in May. Flower Mart is in Mount Vernon (home of the original Washington Monument) in May, which is the city’s oldest festival dating back to 1911. Fells Point and Hampden both have excellent restaurants and shops. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I’m Jersey born & raised but live in Baltimore now and would be happy to answer any questions.

Could be a Northern Water Snake. Although the ones I’ve seen around here have an orangish tint to the underside.

Edited to add: I think the brown snake ID is correct.

Roots has solid quality at NYC prices. Capital Grille does a fine job.

Arthur's dropped off hard during COVID. I've gotten two inedible (as in, impossible to chew) "medium rare" Delmonicos for the past two birthdays, not going back.

My brother in Taylor haminess- I drive from Paterson to Old Orchard Beach (exit 36 on 95) monthly. Sometimes twice in the month. It is 4 hours and 20 minutes going about 80. They key is to stay away from rush hour and not being in season here.