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Smirkly t1_j4mwr50 wrote
Reply to comment by timberwolf0122 in So buying is unaffordable...what about building? by thebaerfetus
I'm so old I'm a preboomer. I went to college and spent much of my life working in trades. Had good bennies, good pay, job security, and I'm comfortably retired. Trust me, many many boomers also went into trades and mostly did okay.
Smirkly t1_j4ivlyp wrote
Reply to comment by suzi-r in favorite weekend trips away from VT? by nektraveler
Wrong, April is the cruelest month. It loves to get hopes up then turn nasty.
Smirkly t1_j49282k wrote
Reply to Question regarding electricity bills… by [deleted]
I have a propane heater. Otherwise my electricity bill has just shot up to $180. Myself and two adult sons with electric hot water and a pump for our well water. Also we use a lot of lighting at night. Electric heat in New Hampshire is unaffordable. My folks tried it fifty years ago and they couldn't do it then. A wood stove, than a coal stove, and finally a propane heater which I'm still using.
Smirkly t1_j3t4907 wrote
He looks like such a nice guy. I'm sure the cops don't understand his frustrations with life. Just imagine having to go through life with that dumb ass haircut. I saw a guy get clobbered with a beer bottle once. That is nasty business. This time they'll likely require a $100 bond.
Smirkly t1_j3a9ll3 wrote
Reply to comment by Cantide756 in Pot legalization not part of NH Senate GOP agenda by redditor01020
And I don't see them buying good stuff for the medical users.
Smirkly t1_j3a4hkc wrote
Reply to comment by Cantide756 in Pot legalization not part of NH Senate GOP agenda by redditor01020
The state of NH has already screwed up the medical market. They won't put anyone out of business if the weed sucks. Yay Maine.
Smirkly t1_j3a49sd wrote
Reply to comment by chain_me_up in Pot legalization not part of NH Senate GOP agenda by redditor01020
Never mind dispensaries, Maine is flooding the grey market and prices keep coming down. I paid $60 for an eighth because I wanted to try Vermont weed. Holy shit, plus $13 taxes for an once price of $584.00. I get pissa weed from Maine and it is going under $200 an oz, no tax added. Even Massachusetts was cheaper than Bratteleboro Vermont.
Smirkly t1_j3a3gxz wrote
It wouldn't matter as the asshole executive council, gerrymandered as they are, let alone Chris Sununu, will guarantee the grey, formerly black, market thrives and children will have no problem buying pot or any other drug. Nice going hypocrites.
Smirkly t1_j2yaoln wrote
Reply to What bank do you recommend? Wife and I are moving and have a flexible area we can move to by wetmoose913
Savings Bank of Walpole or Merrimack County Savings Bank. i have had an account with SBW for many years and did a refi with Merimack several years ago. I have found both to be easy to work with and they are interconnected.
Smirkly t1_j2ffga6 wrote
Like George Santos recently said, "We all do dumb things."
Smirkly t1_j2ff83x wrote
Reply to comment by Smirkly in Vermont state trooper accused of stealing $14,000 Rolex from evidence. by Vtfla
ps, this was about 52 years ago. I hold a grudge.
Smirkly t1_j2fco7k wrote
In Massachusetts, recently discharged from the USAF, I was pulled over by a state trooper for having a tail light out. I had been painting my mom's house in NH and still had my painting clothes on. License was in my other pants in the back seat and when I picked them up a brass pipe fell out. The bastard just had to arrest me and put me in jail (for about 2 hours). Six months later he was arrested for being part of a stolen car ring. Hey Anthony, fuck you.
Smirkly t1_j26lopl wrote
Sell the expensive car and buy a beater, or a much less expensive car. Pay cash with what you get for the high price rig. Later, when you are doing better you might look back and be glad you did.
Smirkly t1_j20iupw wrote
Reply to comment by Head_full_of_lead in Vehicle Inspection for VT Newcomer by Footie57
You have the correct user name to make that statement.
Smirkly t1_j1wuiij wrote
Reply to comment by VTnative802 in Vehicle Inspection for VT Newcomer by Footie57
You think exhaust leak is not a serious problem? I do.
Smirkly t1_j1ryek3 wrote
Reply to A lonely holiday by Sexcercise
On the flip side, I am with two adult sons. I became quite ill and the next day one son had the same whatever. Nasty bug but I tested neg for covid. Not sharing that bong means good health?
Smirkly t1_j164yek wrote
I went and found it to be more expensive, by far, than Maine or even Mass. It may improve as competition occurs but the equivalent of $580 an oz. rather unpleasantly surprising.
Smirkly t1_j16060t wrote
Reply to comment by WarlockTank in Love this place! by rabblebowser
I agree, fuck you Steve.
Smirkly t1_j08uoce wrote
Reply to comment by ReauxChambeaux in Town contracted assessors and notified me that my property was chosen as a property to inspect (including interior). Am I within my right to refuse this assessment? by ReauxChambeaux
The view tax is an issue for me. I live on a hill and what was once a magnificent view has greatly decreased. Trees do grow and I go back 55 years. My mom lived here before me. I have been removing trees for many years now and it is about to have some impact on the view. What I learned in part is that they consider the view as a matter of degrees. A narrow view is a tunnel, then 10 to 30%, 30 to 60, etc. I have left some trees up and have removed quite a few which will not be noticed yet as you don't yet see this area from the house. i have been also concentrating on the area that is most open but have deepened it rather than widening it. Will it help? Damned if I know but I have a plan, a goal, and shortly the view will widen, my taxes will go up, maybe quite a bit, but hopefully not this time.
Smirkly t1_j04qcut wrote
Reply to Town contracted assessors and notified me that my property was chosen as a property to inspect (including interior). Am I within my right to refuse this assessment? by ReauxChambeaux
I also received such a letter. Some years ago I did have a walk through when a person showed up. Next time I might ask or insist he make an appointment. Otherwise just do it. I was friendly and learned quite a bit which may save me some money this time around. They are only interested in a quick walk through.
Smirkly t1_izpakyi wrote
Reply to One Year in New Hampshire by AlexTheTolerable
As for wine I agree but there is a much better selection at the liquor outlets on I-93.
Smirkly t1_izlmrjf wrote
Reply to Headache in Vermont by vtluvsbrady
I needed to see someone about eczema. I needed medicine NOW. Six months was their best. I went to a private guy and same thing but, i talked to the staff, said I'll come if there is a cancellation. Next day I was in. I'm old and not charming, but face to face is powerful.
Smirkly t1_izl9lmo wrote
Reply to comment by Embarrassed-Bench392 in Just a wicked cool dude by reefer_roulette
I think he...or she did a great job of taking two spaces. Notice how that white line is exactly under the middle.
Smirkly t1_izh6rzs wrote
Reply to Whose everyone use for electric utility? Just saw my December from national grid and almost had a heart attack. Anyone use direct energy? I need to start price shopping. by JayBisky
I have a house on a hilltop. 3 people with electric HW and we have well water so, a pump for our water. Eversource and it just went from $110 to $140. Seems okay to me. Edit, I just got the latest and it went from 140 to 187. We shall see what the future brings.
Smirkly t1_j4xpagi wrote
Reply to comment by Selfless- in Things to do in New Hampshire by Beautiful-Sense-3337
Or, if you are sophisticated, go for the lighter syrup for the purest flavor. Nothing beats light amber.