Vermont is addressing the many zoning laws that will make this difficult right now. Some towns are loosening up their restrictions. Maybe find the town that won't restrict you and start from there. People certainly do this, I know someone doing in E. Montpelier right now.

Hard disagree. She's gay and likes guns and rural life. Vermont is perfect.

They have cribbage tournaments at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier

Mah jongg. Not really a board game but

It's like a different country.

It's going to be verrrry different from Texas. And a hell of a lot better.

Winter is scary but what is happening in Florida is scarier. You will find Vermont is the polar opposite of DeSantis' agenda as far as queer acceptance, abortion rights and education. But the cost of living is high and there is a housing crunch pretty much all over the state right now. And on the other hand, you'll love the people and sense of community. Good luck!

I live in the Montpelier area. If you can get jobs with the State, that can be a very good thing for job security. National Life is another large employer in this area. I wouldn't come here without a secure job, it's not easy to hop to another one if something doesn't work out. Depending on the kind of work you do, options are limited. Housing is scarce.

I don't regret moving here but between the job market and the housing it's not necessarily easy to come here right now.

There are plenty of lakes and swimming holes and they are not really rowdy, generally speaking. Generally speaking, Vermont is not really rowdy.

What area will you be in? I'm sure we can recommend something child-friendly.

It's not too late.

They absolutely do not. They are very short staffed and have stated they may not respond to calls that aren't emergencies. I'm not sure what motivation they would have to use "bait cars" even if they weren't. It's not like car theft is a big problem in Montpelier.

I did something similar and used Bill Butler http://natureandmyth.com/Pages/about.html He was great. I contacted him through Artisan's Hand in Montpelier but he's in a number of jewelry stores.

Where? Downtown? In parking lots?

I'm not sure the best options but I would avoid 100 in a snow storm. I'm supposed to drive down 100 to Rutland Sunday and I won't unless everything is really clear. Not a road you want to be in in bad weather between the curves, the snow and lack of cell service.

Someone sent me a Del's candle for my birthday, try that. Everyone loves Dels.

No, seeing all the providers to ensure you've met the one who ultimately delivers is pretty typical in my experience but obviously it's not universal. It makes sense though, you don't want someone you've never seen before to be delivering your baby, right?

Isn't that standard practice for OB's though? Since you don't know who will be on call when you deliver, you'll have had a chance to meet all the doctors.

That sucks. Dermatology is definitely a problem here. I don't like my dermatologist - I'm not sure she's a good doctor - but I don't have anywhere else to go so I stay with her.

You can have your GP do a skin cancer check and if they see something they might get you into a specialist faster.

We definitely don't have the crazy evangelical Republicans here that much of the country has. Our Republicans tend to be more "I don't want to pay taxes and let me have my guns" type than conservative on social issues like hating women and minorities.

Phil Scott opposed Trump's hateful rhetoric from early on, I appreciate that about him. He's not an insane, hateful Republican.

thank god

Yes, definitely less snow or less consistent snow. We haven't had much snow this year, there was bare ground to be seen up until a few days ago when we got about 5" (in Central Vt anyway). The skiing hasn't been great all winter.

Mardi Gras isn't really a thing in New England. I mean, we know what it is and all but the real traditions aren't observed here.

Good point but Congress has been looking at the problems with USPS so I don't think it's totally out of line to talk to his office about problems happening in Vermont. But yeah, Peter Welch is not going to make your mail suddenly appear.

I moved here from Mass, it's not hard to adapt. People are less into the car you drive or how big your house is. Instead of being a badge of honor, people are low key about money. Don't expect everyone to spend the weekend at the mall or Home Depot shopping, there's much less reverence for commercialism and capitalism as a lifestyle. There are also a lot less choices in shopping and the grocery stores pretty much suck. The differences in traffic laws & regulations are minor. Everyone can go to Town Meeting, you don't have to be a member like in Mass. It's super easy to get involved in town politics and the people that are involved run a wide spectrum.

Not a coincidence that he is suddenly speaking up when he's only months from retirement. He thinks he can ride this out until May and get his full benefits. Do people in Northfield care enough to do something? I don't actually know anyone who lives there but Northfield's reputation says no, they don't care.