they're all the same clown too it's so boring

idk probably opiates

As a combat veteran I can tell you psilocybin helped me tremendously.

Docs set up shop mostly where they went to school. They're lured away to other areas by big money. There's no big money in Vermont. There are barely any docs here. Expect to wait 6 mos to a year for any appointment, maybe 3 mos if it's a important. Otherwise it's the ER or urgent care and they won't be too happy to see you. Then they'll reference you somewhere for a followup in 6 months. It's insane - I say that coming from Raleigh where you can get in same day or week to see most docs.

Don't visit in the fall, we get enough visitors in the fall. If you really want to see what Vermont is like come when it sucks. Come mid April and see if you can deal. Also it seems like most of your hobbies are indoor stuff and it doesn't really matter where you live

They asked for it…

You are so talented! I love this!

Lol I was worried about my DMs when I wrote that.

I’ve lived in Dallas for most of the last 25 years but I spent my early years in a rural area so I don’t think most of that would be a problem. I tend to not call the police eventif folks are doing something illegal on their own property unless it’s hurting someone else. I like to wave at folks when I pass them on the road.

The bit about the doctors I didn’t expect, is that because like any rural area, doctors set up shop where there are enough people so you might have to drive half an hour or so? Or is there a doctor shortage?

This is a bad take.

A lot of people move here assuming it’s going to be a postcard when the state does have plenty of problems. There’s a lot of poverty, drug abuse, it’s very difficult to find a doctor and the roads are often shit during winter. It is a genuinely rural state, too many stories of people moving here during the pandemic and freaking out because they smell cow shit or their neighbor target shoots. Seems like you’ll probably be fine with the second if you move someplace rural.

Real quick since we’re on the topic of guns state law allows people to hike fish and hunt on private land unless you specifically post it otherwise per state regulations. Let’s say you move here and buy some acres, somebody being on your land is not illegal. the most you can do is ask them to leave because it’s not even trespassing until you do. It’s the opposite of Texas where are you sure shoot first ask questions later.

I came here before that and made an effort to integrate, if you’re looking to do so you’ll be fine or if you never leave Burlington you won’t encounter any of this anyways. but don’t be like my new Masshole neighbors who call the cops on people doing legal things on their rural property and who death glare at you instead of waving. It’s easy to fall in love with the place when you’re a tourist. It’s more difficult when it’s six months without sun and plenty of subzero nights. If that doesn’t bother you you can probably find peace and happiness here. It is a genuinely beautiful state and the people here are kind although not super quick to you become best friends if you feel me. If you love the outdoors there’s few better places to be.

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I moved here from Texas last year, can confirm.

Currently live in Sharon and work in/around Woodstock, White River Junction, Hartford, and Lebanon, NH. For board game/comic books check out The Fourth Place in Hanover, NH or Black Moon Games in West Lebanon, NH (oth just across the river from VT).

For gay stuff, def check out Babes Bar in Bethel, VT, so cool. Other things I'd recommend include: Artistree in Pomfret, VT Distillery in Quechee, Long Trail Brewing or Harpoon.

Towns I'd consider living in now that I've been here a bit: White River Junction, Wilder, Windsor, Springfield (VT, not NH), South Royalton, Bethel. Woodstock is the quintissential New England town, but avoid in peak tourist season (foliage, wassail weekend), it's uncomfortably crowded and too overpriced to live.

Loooots of junkies & alcoholics who can’t get it up.

Went on a date at Ri Ra and ordered drinks at the bar. Brought them back to our table to find out she's a recovering alcoholic. I apologized and drank both while she had water. Never talked again.

They need to eat some shrooms and maybe go outside once in awhile.

Exceptional! I really love it. You have talent

I need this so bad but how will getting it work when my PCP is at Dartmouth Health in NH where they don't have this?

Calm down Karen

Lol. I laughed at gay activities. My gay friends like the same activities as I do. But I agree about visiting off season. It’s cheaper, too. There are interesting galleries and museums and tours you can take if you want to venture off the beaten path.

Thanks for the suggestion, I’ve updated the original post to include or interests. :)

There are other factors at play than just the legalization, here and there. We have to change society. People will use it regardless. Why make them a criminal starting down the path where there is no return.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze is a very serious labyrinth (usually takes 2.5 hours) if you’re into that sort of thing.

It's like a different country.