Recent comments in /f/vermont

joeydokes t1_j5wja49 wrote

Reply to comment by HardTacoKit in self-defense effectively being banned in Vermont. by Northwoods01

Those countries w/out GV, or much violence in general, have much stronger social safety nets. Our country was F'in built on guns and violence (and drugs). The same "I come first" attitude that permits billionaires to decide our future.

Inner city GV (+addictions) is a reflection of 100yrs of repression that's only recently (40yrs) spread into burbs and hinterland. A "War on Guns" is going to resemble our "War on Drugs"; reinforcing and militarizing the police State.

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nowfromhell OP t1_j5whtig wrote

Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in Snow phrase? by nowfromhell

Thanks, there was a lot in there I would never have considered.

We definitely feel like the newbies now. Winter took it easy on us the first month or two, but it's making up for it now.

We've been sledding a couple times now, and it really is part of why we wanted to live here. The kids love it, and so do we.

Everyone I know is asking how we're dealing with the weather, and it's not easy, but it's beautiful. Like. Jaw dropping, awe-inspiring, magical, I've started running out of adjectives. Don't even get me started on the fall colors.

Vermont is a literal and figurative breath of fresh air.

Once we get the winter thing figured all the way, this place is a postcard.

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mowitmanfrontier t1_j5whrgd wrote

Reply to Please don’t be like this person by vtham

Hear me out on this. No ticket no fines. But new law is if a cop pulls you over for this they bust your windshield and leave end of story . No tickets to fight in court or to take time away from the cop doing other things. Just a quick " hi I see you are too much of a dick to clean off your car so smash smash have a good day." Takes about 3 minutes, repeat offenders get the tires deflated cut the valve stems off

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SecureLingonberry774 t1_j5whffz wrote

Reply to Please don’t be like this person by vtham

Probably going to get down voted into oblivion and get a bunch of hateful comments because this is Reddit after all but I have never heard of this being illegal.

For reference I live in Wyoming and almost everyone here leaves snow on the top of their car or truck and let’s it fall off naturally. It seems like the windows are clear and I suppose it could slide down and impede the drivers vision but a danger to vehicles behind them? Wouldn’t it hit the ground first rather than fly into someone else’s windshield? Judging by the comments so far I guess I am out of the loop or maybe Wyoming is just different. What am I missing?

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j5wgrzj wrote

Reply to Snow phrase? by nowfromhell

Welcome, newbie.

“Snowing like crazy” is what we say.

Though you didn’t ask, Here are my best winter tips:

Snow can happen anytime from about December 1st through May 1st, typically with melting in between. Dates and accumulation can vary widely year to year. A dusting to 3” is fairly common. Three feet happens very rarely but can happen.

Don’t put salt on your driveway, it’s hard on your pup’s paws and kills plants.

Snow tires are much safer. Not everyone can afford them.

Shovel out your dryer vent, your oil fill pipe, your mail box, and a path for your meter (if it’s not automated).

Never sit in your car with the engine on and windows up in snow if your exhaust pipe is not shoveled out.

Best to shovel snow before it freezes. You will shovel your driveway then a plow will come along and create a barrier. You get to shovel that too. There are times when shoveling is a waste of time because it will melt soon.

Get a scraper to get ice off your car window. If your car is not garaged, flip your windshield wipers up in the air when snow/ice are in the forecast (or all the time), that will prevent them from getting frozen in place.

It’s dangerous to drive around with snow/ice on the roof, hood, trunk of your car.

Give snow plows plenty of space.

Have a power outage kit with a battery radio, some candles and matches, etc. you can find a full list online. If the power has been out for a days, and you can afford it, just go check-in to a hotel.

Have some lock de-icer available.

Get some high-quality hot chocolate, (maybe chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, or coffee liqueur to add to it), Netflix, a cozy blanket, Heat Trapper socks, Yak Trax, water-proof boots, thermal-lined gloves, and a sled.

Find a winter sport you love.

Take some photos.

Don’t eat dirty snow. Melt some in a glass, you’ll see why.

When you drive, leave more space between you and the car in front of you. Don’t freak out. You’ll be ok. Don’t be the fastest car on the road nor the slowest. Side roads tend to be slipperier than highways. Bridges freeze first. Black ice is no joke but it’s rare. You really can’t do a whole lot to avoid it except stay home if possible if the weather forecasters are predicting it. Use your brakes a little less. The accelerator (gently) can help grip the road.

Find yourself a scarf, hat, stones, carrot and sticks and make a snow man, catch a snowflake in your mouth, have a snow ball fight, make snow angels. Find a sleigh ride. Look on line for photos of individual snow flakes (close-up), each one is unique.

Keep kitty litter in your trunk. You can use that for traction if you get stuck.

Go easy on shoveling. A lot more heart attacks during snow storms from over-exertion.

Ask around where the best sledding hill is and go. Doesn’t matter what age you are. This is a must.

Welcome to winter. Real winter.

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