The_Road_is_Calling
The_Road_is_Calling t1_jb9nuop wrote
Reply to Do you “air out” your house/apartment/etc about this time of year? Is there a certain temperature you air it out? Any tricks/ideas to airing it out? by FenwaysMom
There is nothing more glorious than the first warm days after winter and before the bugs have come out.
Every window in the house open, basking in the freshness.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j924flu wrote
Reply to Any one know? by twosquarewheels
Most likely training.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j8ag47b wrote
Reply to What's the deal with hares/rabbits? It's like they don't actually exist by ConnectionFluffy7297
I grew up in the Lakes Region and don’t think I ever saw a rabbit in the wild.
Moved to southern NH and they are everywhere. Backyards, the park, running across the road. I found it pretty odd that they are much more noticeable in the area with such a higher population density.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j82ma6a wrote
Reply to comment by clearedtopush in Moving from SL, UT to MMK, NH in May for work. Looking for affordable 2 bed house and things to do there. Flexible housing location. Would love recommendations. :) by clearedtopush
The housing market is crazy here. Most 2 bedroom apartments around Merrimack will be close to $2000 a month, houses will be more.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j82arm7 wrote
Reply to Moving from SL, UT to MMK, NH in May for work. Looking for affordable 2 bed house and things to do there. Flexible housing location. Would love recommendations. :) by clearedtopush
What does “affordable” mean to you?
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j7ci723 wrote
This flip flopping temperatures is a pain in the ass.
The warm days in the middle of winter only make the cold days worse. It doesn't need to be like it was this past weekend, but at least let us adjust to the cold.
And I despise this mud we get with the warm temperatures. I can accept mud in April when I know spring is right around the corner, but I don't want to be dealing with it in the beginning of February with two more months of snow removal hanging over my head.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j6en1bs wrote
Reply to comment by Smirkly in The Horse's Apprentice...near Franklin, 1988? by Smirkly
Yes it’s a great picture, if it wasn’t for the car it could easily be from the 1800s.
Here’s an article I found about Mr. Southwick from shortly after he did. He also had a segment on NH Chronicle about his egg deliveries.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j6el0db wrote
Reply to comment by volunteer85 in What do I need to know? Moving to NH in April by volunteer85
I mean it’s definitely worth it if you can afford it. Plenty of brews and jams in that area, you’ll have to travel a little bit more for skiing and stuff though.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j6ek1l5 wrote
If you’re looking at the Seacoast, bring your pocketbook.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j6ejxuw wrote
Reply to The Horse's Apprentice...near Franklin, 1988? by Smirkly
Looks like Mr. Southwick’s wagon. He used to have a farm in Northfield and deliver fresh eggs with a horse and buggy just like this. They named the local elementary school after him when he donated the land it was built on.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j2ut5e3 wrote
Reply to comment by Beefyaki9111111 in Hi. My husband and I are moving to northern NH. My husband has been a beer delivery driver for 20 years and would like to continue doing that. Any info on beer distributors truck driving jobs? Thank you. by Beefyaki9111111
Varies from person to person, but generally above the notches.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j20i7oo wrote
Reply to comment by hyzerlady in When another detective asked Eckersley why she left the baby, she said, “What do they tell you when a plane goes down? Save yourself first,” the affidavit stated. After that, “Eckersley told (the) detective to ‘fuck herself’ and that she was done talking.” by Dependent_Season_669
Survived so far. It still has a long road to recovery.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_j1zznnf wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in When another detective asked Eckersley why she left the baby, she said, “What do they tell you when a plane goes down? Save yourself first,” the affidavit stated. After that, “Eckersley told (the) detective to ‘fuck herself’ and that she was done talking.” by Dependent_Season_669
>According to an affidavit
It wasn't leaked to the press, the quotes are from the court paperwork.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iyf8ro2 wrote
Reply to comment by Viking603 in Man and dog attacked by bear outside New Hampshire home by A-Do-Gooder
Apparently it’s too much woods for that guy…
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iy4uhup wrote
Reply to comment by K3CAN in New Hampshire Fire Departments by UnderratedLegends
That can be a benefit though, as many call departments will pay for the training you need to be a full time firefighter.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iy3jwq8 wrote
Reply to comment by UnderratedLegends in New Hampshire Fire Departments by UnderratedLegends
I was originally an Intermediate so I just had to take the AEMT transition class. EMT-I wasn’t terribly difficult, more involved than basic but not crazy.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iy3g2ke wrote
Reply to comment by Icy-Night in New Hampshire Fire Departments by UnderratedLegends
OP just be aware that not all departments will pay for your AEMT. It is a base job requirement at mine so it's on you to get certified before the end of your probation.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iy3eye0 wrote
Reply to New Hampshire Fire Departments by UnderratedLegends
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Pay scales for Firefighters generally run from ~$18 on the low side of bottom step to ~$30 on the high end of top step depending on departments. Some places give stipend pay for certain certifications as well. You can use this link to compare union contracts in different municipalities. Generally the further south and east you go, the more competitive the pay.
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Every sizable department runs 4 shifts in either 1 on/2 off/1 on/4 off, 1 on/1 off/1 on/5 off or 1 on/3 off schedules. There might be one or two left still on day/night shifts. Some small departments run 3 shifts with a 1 on/2 off schedule with Kelly days. The smallest full time departments are daytime only and their schedules can be fixed or rotating.
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Everywhere is going to provide health, dental and vision insurance, just depends on how much you end up paying. Municipalities will usually cover 75% to 90% depending on the town.
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Job security is very high. Layoffs are rare and when they happen everybody knows about it. I think the last place to lay guys off was Manchester about 12 years ago and they got hired back fairly quickly from what I remember. There has also been a sharp decrease in the number of applicants applying for positions over the last few years. Competition is starting to get getting fierce, if you are a qualified candidate with experience you can pretty much get hired anywhere in the state right now.
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Look through the union contracts I posted and check out vacation and sick time accrual and usage. It can vary from place to place.
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One big thing you left out is EMS. With the exception of Manchester, Nashua and Rochester most decent sized departments operate transporting ambulances. If that is one of the less appealing aspects of the job you should look in one of those places. For places that do run ambulances, AEMT is more or less a requirement (especially among smaller departments) and as always, paramedics are preferred.
I realize that I didn't steer you toward "the best New Hampshire fire department" but everything is subjective and depends on what kind of vibes you want.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_ixqday4 wrote
Reply to comment by the_sky_god15 in Nashua Soup Kitchen receives $1.25 million grant from Bezos fund. What do you all think of this? by Environmental3rdEye
Not a store, a large distribution warehouse.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_ixollt5 wrote
Reply to comment by the_sky_god15 in Nashua Soup Kitchen receives $1.25 million grant from Bezos fund. What do you all think of this? by Environmental3rdEye
Amazon pulled out of that project a while ago. Supposedly it’s Target now.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iwludc4 wrote
Reply to Is it possible to canoe the Pemi from Franconia Notch all the way to Newburyport, MA? Obviously it would take days and would require a lot of portaging to avoid waterfalls/dams. by MesaVerde87
In theory yes, but the further south you go on the Merrimack the more dams you will encounter.
You would also need to find places to camp for the night.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_ivh7zug wrote
Reply to Hiking Mt. Washington in November? by TitusTesla117
Do not make Mt. Washington your first winter hike. A snapshot of the weather condition that are common this time of year:
Summit Forecast for daytime Tuesday, November 8th 2022:
Precipitation: chance of snow showers early, accumulation of a trace to 1 inch.
High: Upper teens
Wind Chill: Rising to 5-10° below zero
Winds: NW at 60-70 MPH with gusts up to 100 MPH early, decreasing to 50-69 MPH with gusts up to 75 MPH.
Source: www.mountwashington.org/experience-the-weather/higher-summit-forecast.aspx
I repeat: DO NOT MAKE MT. WASHINGTON YOUR FIRST WINTER HIKE.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_iuerzcs wrote
Reply to Spotted a rare animal in the wild today by ZorgZF-1
Definitely don’t see that very often!
The_Road_is_Calling t1_itmhi7q wrote
Reply to In concord for 2 days by Jakezilla4190
Chuck’s BARbershop is an speakeasy-type bar tucked away just off of Main Street. Awesome vibes and good drinks. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into that kind of thing.
For food The Barley House is a pretty popular spot, it’s right across from the State House. Nothing super fancy, but pretty good stuff there.
The_Road_is_Calling t1_jeg0ul5 wrote
Reply to comment by largeb789 in In your opinion, has Sununu (so far) been a relatively good, bad, meh governor for New Hampshire? by TheGraniteMoose
Any high level politician who drives himself around in his personally owned minivan is okay in my book.