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Woodstock Open House ???

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by scotsman, May 8, 2012.

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  1. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,955 posts
    Northern Virginia
    Up around those parts Terry you can cross three state lines in a half hours time. Done it before. Somebody coming from two or three hours away could intersect with you half-way there or something like that.
    BrotherBart, May 9, 2012
    #26

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  2. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,941 posts
    Western Mass.
    Yeah, Burlington VT is pretty - you can tour Ben and Jerrys if you like!
    webbie, May 9, 2012
    #27

  3. scotsman Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 6, 2008
    453 posts
    West Texas
    Already did that when I was there before, yummm! Also, liked the lake and ate great meals at the Ice House and the Shelburne Cafe, which was the longest meal on record (for me) at 6 hours! Never had more courses in a meal French or otherwise, but everything was very good.
    scotsman, May 10, 2012
    #28

  4. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,941 posts
    Western Mass.
    Well, you can definitely fly into Boston if you've never done that one......it's usually pretty nice (for New England) at that time of year, and a nice "urban" experience. It's not terribly far from there up to woodstock.

    You can even fly into Bradley (south of me)...although it is about 3 hours from there to WS. It all depends on whether you want to do other things - and what they are!

    Maybe BB will pick you up in the G5? From what I hear, G5's are "Texas Piper Cubs".....

    Heck, if you are really partying you could fly into Montreal and get a taste of France.

    If you are coming east it's always nice to do more than one thing.....since you are already here! I should follow my own advice since I've been to Austin and San Antonio and never got too far out of town. Someday...maybe.
    webbie, May 10, 2012
    #29

  5. scotsman Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 6, 2008
    453 posts
    West Texas
    10-4 on the proximity issue. The last and only time I was in Vermont, we went north and were plumb out of the US before I knew it. We also went to Stowe and then in a bit were in NH before I knew it. Then turned south and were in Mass before I knew we were in NH real good. I told Eric, who was from up there, that they should put a little more space between these states so folks could figure out where they are before they aren't! Seems like I spent the whole trip the the State of Confusion! Things were just too tight together for this boy! Y'all need some elbow room up there. Maybe folks wouldn't get so heated up if they had some! JMO, y'know!
    scotsman, May 10, 2012
    #30

  6. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,955 posts
    Northern Virginia
    There was a reason the covered wagon industry boomed for a long time. ;lol
    BrotherBart, May 10, 2012
    #31

  7. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,941 posts
    Western Mass.
    All of those who came in on the Mayflower have been chasing everyone else out from day one. We should be glad they let us leave unmolested these days! Of course, you in Texas are also familiar with chasing the native folks out too!
    ;)
    webbie, May 10, 2012
    #32

  8. ColdNH Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 14, 2009
    479 posts
    Bow, NH

    The nice thing about all the states being so close is that, even though they are so close, each state is so VASTLY different when it come to politics, taxes, geography, weather, even accents. it gives you alot of options when it comes to picking which state to call home without a feeling of leaving your friends or family super long distances away.

    I grew up in CT, lived in MA for college and I chose to make NH my home state where i plan to live forever and raise my family. I do not care for the taxes, politics, weather or geography in southern new england but thats where i have alot of family and friends, so its nice to be only 2 hours away from them in a much better place called NH.
    ColdNH, May 10, 2012
    #33

  9. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,955 posts
    Northern Virginia
    At around 14 hours to drive non-stop, legally, across Texas from the New Mexico border to the Louisiana border there are lots of places two hours away. And two more hours away. And two more hours...
    BrotherBart, May 10, 2012
    #34

  10. nyyfan New Member

    joined: Jan 25, 2012
    46 posts
    NH
    I to grew up in CT, went to college in NH and my wife and I decided to stay for good. This state is great.
    nyyfan, May 10, 2012
    #35
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  11. gregbesia Burning Hunk

    joined: Jan 26, 2009
    134 posts
    central CT
    sorry for a stupid question -- what date is the open house, or is it still to be determined?
    gregbesia, May 11, 2012
    #36

  12. scotsman Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 6, 2008
    453 posts
    West Texas
    Still to be determined as of last week.
    scotsman, May 11, 2012
    #37

  13. gregbesia Burning Hunk

    joined: Jan 26, 2009
    134 posts
    central CT
    got it- thanks
    gregbesia, May 11, 2012
    #38

  14. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,181 posts
    Michigan
    I'm hoping for September this year rather than Octember. Last year the motel rates went up for that weekend because it was supposed to be peak color there. The color was disappointing for us as was the motel rates. Also a better chance of good weather in September.
    Backwoods Savage, May 12, 2012
    #39

  15. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,955 posts
    Northern Virginia
    Suggest that at the next sales meeting. ;lol
    BrotherBart, May 13, 2012
    #40
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  16. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,477 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    And that was my daily laugh out loud moment of the day. Thanks BB.
    firefighterjake, May 14, 2012
    #41

  17. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,181 posts
    Michigan
    ;lol Will do!
    Backwoods Savage, May 14, 2012
    #42

  18. remkel Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 21, 2010
    1,433 posts
    Southwest NH
    There is also an airport in Worcester, MA that might be an option for people to consider.
    remkel, Jun 4, 2012
    #43
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