Pretty bad. I don’t have the energy to go into my specific things, because it’s pretty similar to everyone else here, so I just want to add that everyone I interact with at CVMC treats me like they expect me to start yelling at them. So I think it’s pretty rough for the frontliners too.

I hadn’t realized kitty litter could be composted. Is it only certain types?

Try High Mowing Seeds—they’re based in Vermont, and I’ve had good luck with their seeds. For seedlings, I like Cate Farms. Don’t let this weekend’s weather trick you though! Our last frost is usually the first week in June. Most people say Memorial Day as the first day you can reliably put things in the ground without freezing them to death.

There’s a big antique mall in White River Junction that’s connected to a couple souvenir stores (and a weird toy museum and small alpaca farm)

I think the real answer is that Romania is cheaper

Last night was the 19th anniversary of the Dean Scream so could be echos through time

They used to be all over VT. The museum in Montpelier has the body of the last one shot in the state in their lobby.

It’s so huge!

If you zoom in on the map, there are several VT listings

Ha, I always pretend I’m not going to cross the street. Like aggressively look at my phone while facing away from the street. My garage is across the street from my house, but not directly—I have to walk down the road a bit. I can’t tell you how many times a car stops and insists on letting me cross in front only to be annoyed that they’re now stuck going walking speed for a few yards.

Still better than Maryland drivers though!

Unleashed dogs can be a problem even if they are super trained. I have a dog that needs lots of exercise, but he’s very reactive toward other dogs. I find myself stuck on what to do with him sometimes because I can’t trust that we won’t end up crossing paths with an unleashed dog on the trails near our house, and he could end up attacking the other dog when it comes up to “say hi”.

Isn’t the worry more that natural gas powers much of the electrical grid?

Only if someone files a complaint! Sad thing I learned about our local government this year is that they don’t prosecute campaign finance violations unless someone else does the work for them.

I got a text from his wife about how much she loves cops. Idek how they got my number

Lol. You might see some snow? Not many leaves though. However, it’s perfect for visiting local restaurants and getting rural/small town ambiance and stuff because you’re in between the tourist seasons.

I leave mine in the ground. Mostly because I bought my house in winter so didn’t know they were there. I never actually looked it up subsequently because I figured it was fine since they’d already survived.

If you spend less than 48 hours in Canada, there’s a 3% tax added onto everything you purchased there above $200 total (not per item) at the border crossing. If you stay longer, it’s everything over $800. You do still have to pay Canadian taxes at the point of sale, and they’re not refundable.

You will have to have your food inspected at the border. All fruits/veg need to be inspected and can only enter if marked as a product of Canada. A lot of meats can’t enter. Exceptions are pork, chicken, and some beef if there’s proof that the country of origin in Canada. Meat regulations change frequently based on disease outbreaks, so they may be different each time. Prepackaged commercial food that’s still sealed is almost always allowed, but still needs to be inspected. Bakery goods and most cheeses are allowed.