Recent comments in /f/vermont

stoweman t1_j2dhmxd wrote

Reply to How is living in Vermont? by RockLobsterCakes

Bottom line, Vermont is not convenient for stores, medical, travel, food delivery, high speed internet, and most of all good coffee. You’ll need multiple sets of tires and an awd vehicle.

Outdoor life is great.

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VermontArmyBrat t1_j2dhmwz wrote

Reply to comment by microtoastt in How is living in Vermont? by RockLobsterCakes

This comment. I’m fairly certain the percent of negative people here far outweighs real life. And don’t forget the grass is always greener saying, in that many of the negative comments about living in VT seem to come from people that never lived anywhere else.

I was born in VT. When I was young my father joined the Army. We then lived in KY (two separate times about 3 years each), MD, Germany (two separate times, different cities 5 years total). When I graduated HS in MD and my father was being sent to KY a third time I was like nope. I’m done. I stayed in MD, worked various jobs lived in several cities. Then got a transfer to NY and lived there for a couple years. I returned to VT about 25 years ago. And I love it.

Expensive? Yes, property taxes are lower in other states. Crime? Yes we have that, but less than nearly every other state. Quality of life? Yes, it’s better here. Especially if you actually get and do things. Housing hard to find? Yes, but a simple Google search tells us that’s not unique to VT. Would I rather never again have to shovel snow or change tires? Yes, but not if requires living somewhere that’s hot and humid half the year.

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littlebirdl t1_j2dhjk1 wrote

Reply to Best time to go to Costco? by BurritoToeBeans

I've tried so many different days and times and around 2:30 pm on a Tuesday has been best. That's the post-free-sample-for-lunch crowd and pre-afterwork crowd. Mondays and Fridays are the worst weekdays and I wouldn't dream of going on a weekend.

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RockLobsterCakes OP t1_j2dcv0p wrote

Reply to comment by Unusual-Form-77 in How is living in Vermont? by RockLobsterCakes

I do love the cheese but. Everything thing else sounds real similar to northern Florida. I’d be glad for the lack of religious influence in everything. I love all critters, so I know I’ll miss my gators but bears are down here too- they are much more friend-shaped anyway. I greatly enjoyed reading your comment and thank you for all the information/food for thought!

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Idkidc1 t1_j2dahpy wrote

Reply to Verizon alternates in Vermont? by ShalacoOne

I use Straight talk with unlimited everything for $42/month per line. Never have issues with throttling and service is as good or better than any major carrier I’ve used. They have great prices on new/refurbished phones as well. No interest on their payment plans for devises either.

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microtoastt t1_j2d9zog wrote

Reply to comment by RockLobsterCakes in How is living in Vermont? by RockLobsterCakes

This vermont Reddit seems to collect only the most jaded of Vermonters so keep that in mind with these responses. The winters aren’t that dark and grey- no more so than nearly all of Europe. It can get cold but sustained temps below zero are becoming more of a rare event than an expectation. The I89 corridor between Montpelier and Winooski has seen a lot of growth, which results in tighter housing supply and higher prices, but there are plenty of other areas in the state.

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