Appreciate it! It’s definitely different. We’re absolutely loving it here, though!

Nah, recently moved to the Peterborough area from Texas. In the time we’ve been here, we’ve had quite a few of our friends and acquaintances reference it and most have called it Dublin Pond. Tbf, the whole pond concept is new as we don’t have them in Texas, all we had were manmade lakes. Still plenty of local nuances to learn.

It’s weird. It’s 50/50 depending in where I look. Lots of places (even Google Maps) have it as Dublin Pond while other articles here and there reference it as Dublin Lake. I’ve heard most people in the area refer to it as Dublin Pond and a a few say Dublin Lake. Sounds like it’s unsettled, though I know there is a technical delineation between a pond and lake.

Also work in tech and in my 30s, though I have a young family. Checkout Henniker, Goffstown, and Keene.

That’s what I’m hoping for!

We have a neighbor who also put theirs in the basement and they just leave the basement door open all winter. Apparently it’s quite effective. We’re looking at adding a pellet stove next year, but are torn between a basement or 1st floor install.

Currently oil boiler fueling hydronic baseboards for 3/4 of the house and radiant flooring in the other 1/4. We also have a wood-burning fireplace, but use it mostly for ambiance. This will be our first winter here.

We are considering adding a pellet stove in the spring to have for next winter.

Many truckers would be willing to pay $15k for the spanking.

Driver side or Passenger side?

For sure. There’s definitely a difference, but most people in the northeast have the advantage of living in areas where roads are plowed and are rarely faced with driving in deep snow.

Sure, if you have the money to buy another set of wheels and tires or to have tour tires changed out and stored twice a year, sure, go for it.

But just like people who buy 4x4 vehicles as their daily drivers, but rarely go off-road, a set of expensive off-road tires isn’t necessary if you’re mostly limited to dirt roads and mild off-road conditions on an occasional basis and aren’t seeking more extreme off-road conditions.

A set of three-peak mountain rated tires will do just fine for most people who do most of their driving on well-maintained roads and drive properly for the conditions.

Sure there are people who live in more rural areas where the roads aren’t maintained as much or purposely seek out tougher conditions, who would greatly benefit from dedicated snow tires, but most people are just fine with a three-peak mountain rated tire like the WildPeak or CrossClimate 2.

Cool story, bro.

I’m in New Hampshire. Most Subaru owners I know (including myself))” use the Falken Wildpeak or the Michelin CrossClimate 2. Both are severe winter rated and are highly reviewed.

I lived in Texas for 37 years (mostly rural/suburban) and only saw longhorns on a car twice. This feels more Oklahoma or Wyoming, personally.