Yes but I'm pretty sure the coffee shop down in the village gets its paper cups from the same or similar supplier as Starbutts. Of which I'm sure few are neighbors. And more of the money, control, dignity, and flavor stay local.

Get STUDDED SNOW TIRES and when you’re going UP a hill, even somewhat steep, slippery and/or covered with snow DO NOT STOP!!! Momentum is your friend!!! Sliding backwards down a hill with people behind you BAD, going uphill GOOD

yeah but don't you think they should also get snow tires?

THAT’S IT!!! Oh man, those are some serious noises. Thanks for this!

We watch the red foxes walk through our yard most every day right above your house. Here’s a YouTube video of their calls, sounds just like you describe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPFTEuT3d4I

Those are some spicy maples man.

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Cheers thanks a lot for the alternative suggestion, really appreciate it. I’ll look into it

Fun fact: the Matrix was actually offered in AWD! So they aren’t all FWD, but I would definitely be impressed by a RWD Matrix.

Could be a bobcat!

Fun fact, the last time it took this long to elect a speaker of the house was 1 year before the civil war...

Though we took a week and they took two months, but still it's a scary sign of how broken shit is.

Like people say, Bolton access road is steep and long. If it hasn't snowed, you're totally fine. If there's really any snow, sounds like you will not be doing well with your current setup.

Foxes, maybe? They make a scream-bark noise sometimes and it’s really unsettling.

Bolton is probably not the best if you’re looking for good skiing/riding that you’re traveling for. Not to mention that the Bolton access road is treacherous. Look into Smuggs it’s probably better bang for your buck and you won’t have to drive around as much for food etc.

Get snow tires

Drive the speed limit

Get snow tires

If there’s a local in front of you going less than the speed limit leave plenty of space and go their speed. They probably know something you don’t Get snow tires

Buy a good, long snow brush and scraper

Get snow tires

EDIT: get snow tires EDIT2: Reddit hates formatting.

You do not have a rwd Toyota Matrix

Raccoons make horrible sounds if they are fighting.

You'll need snow tires to get up the Bolton access road; its steep, long and windy. Don't be that guy with out of states plates who's holding up traffic because you can't get up the hill.

You’ll need snow tires to get up to the mountain on powder days, unless you are fine waiting for them to plow. Tire socks might be an option but only at slow speeds

http://www.tractionnews.com/tire-socks-winter-test/

As much is that is good for your neighbor you must remember your neighbors neighbor is the one in the factory making the goods you buy daily. As much as big business is the problem fighting them only hurts the little guy "aka US".

FWD cars if you lift off the gas in a turn the back end will slide out, which is likely what you did in PA. Like I said, slow before you are turning, you should be good in the Bolton area.

It really depends on the quality of your tread and the road conditions when you arrive. If you avoid driving when snow's dumping outside you should be fine. The DOT plows sometimes fall behind meaning roads can see a few inches before they're cleared. Route 115 between Marshfield and Walden had 4 inches of snow last night which I had to drive through to get home. I had 4x4 engaged all the way.

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Consult this map to see where the snow plows are active to guide your travels.

VTrans Plow Finder Map - Current Plow Locations - Vermont Agency of Transportation

Uhm, even a some short googling will tell you it's only front wheel drive or all wheel drive.

So idk what kinda redneck bullshit you pulled off that make that happen.

To solve this right now, did your ass end wiggle out from infront of you or did you loose control from the front end?

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It's a sad state of affairs when a group focused on upholding campaign finance laws gets labeled "liberal." (so much for law and order, huh?) A group founded by a former Republican chairman of the FEC with a current president who served as general counsel on both of John McCain's presidential campaigns. A real bunch of progressives over there. But then if you go after gerrymandering, that makes you liberal by default, apparently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_Legal_Center

I do see that "liberal advocacy group" label for the CLC coming from "Influence Watch" which appears to be a harmless site letting you know who is donating to what and all that for political orgs. And then a simple google search turns up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_Research_Center

> Capital Research Center (CRC) is an American conservative non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C.[2][3] Its stated purpose is "to study non-profit organizations, with a special focus on reviving the American traditions of charity, philanthropy, and voluntarism

> In 2017, the CRC launched the website "Influence Watch," which focuses on identifying funding sources of progressive organizations and initiatives, and of progressive politicians.

Media literacy is important.