Oregon (and Vermont a little bit)

[stonedfox]

Do you live there? Have you visited? What's it like? I need to know all about it. The weather, the terrain, the people, most importantly the people, the prices of things in general, the weed laws, etc.

I think I want to go to there. Vermont is kind of cool too, but I don't know about that sort of weather. I'm so beyond ready to GTFO of Texas.

 

[Peregrinator]

Do you live there? Have you visited? What's it like? I need to know all about it. The weather, the terrain, the people, most importantly the people, the prices of things in general, the weed laws, etc.

I think I want to go to there. Vermont is kind of cool too, but I don't know about that sort of weather. I'm so beyond ready to GTFO of Texas.

Is this some sort of "out Perg" thread? I live in Vermont now and moved here after five years in Portland OR. Whatcha want to know, Stoney, my enduring litlove?

 

[thør]

Do you live there? Have you visited? What's it like? I need to know all about it. The weather, the terrain, the people, most importantly the people, the prices of things in general, the weed laws, etc.

I think I want to go to there. Vermont is kind of cool too, but I don't know about that sort of weather. I'm so beyond ready to GTFO of Texas.

Check out the Vermont state taxes before moving there.

 

[Peregrinator]

Check out the Vermont state taxes before moving there.

Balanced by healthcare and gun laws.

 

[thør]

Balanced by healthcare and gun laws.

The tax form was a PITA. I'd rather do business across the river to the east.

A nice enough little place. I'm spoiled by the gun laws in my state.

 

[Peregrinator]

The tax form was a PITA. I'd rather do business across the river to the east.

A nice enough little place. I'm spoiled by the gun laws in my state.

I generally prefer NH for a lot of reasons.

They're mighty similar, in fact.

Alaska

Main article: Gun laws in Alaska
Subject/Law Long guns Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes
State Permit to Purchase? No No None No
Firearm registration? No No None No
"Assault weapon" law? No No None No
Owner license required? No No None No
Carry permits issued? No Yes AS 18.65.700 through 18.65.778 May carry concealed without permit, though permits can be issued for those who wish to have them.
State Preemption of local restrictions? Yes Yes AS 29.35.145 Municipalities may enact and enforce local regulations only if they are identical to, and provide the same penalty as, State law.
NFA weapons restricted? No No None No
Peaceable Journey laws? No No None Federal rules observed.


Vermont

Main article: Gun laws in Vermont
Subject/Law Long guns Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes
State Permit to Purchase? No No – No
Firearm registration? No No – No
"Assault weapon" law? No No – No
Owner license required? No No – No
Carry permits issued? No No – *May carry open or concealed without permit
State Preemption of local restrictions? Yes Yes – –
NFA weapons restricted? No No –

 

[thør]

They're mighty similar, in fact.

Indeed, 19°F and we've got a bit of freezing rain coming down, right now.

 

[Peregrinator]

Indeed, 19°F and we've got a bit of freezing rain coming down, right now.

I think I'm gonna win this one, at least from Stoney's perspective...43F and bright sun with just a residue of crusty snow here.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

No billboards in Vermont. You'd be surprised what that does to heal the psyche.

 

[thør]

I think I'm gonna win this one, at least from Stoney's perspective...43F and bright sun with just a residue of crusty snow here.

The freezing rain is only supposed to last another hour. Then, it's snow and more snow. As far as a win, I can be skiing in 10 minutes.

 

[thør]

No billboards in Vermont. You'd be surprised what that does to heal the psyche.

What are billboards?

 

[bumlicker]

killington is a great area

and weed is the #1 state crop the farms around NH and VERMONT are supplying most of newengland with weed

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

What are billboards?

Right. You don't have them either.

 

[thør]

Right. You don't have them either.

I have been to places where they have them, so I really do know what they are. And, I've traveled some roads, pre and post billboard deployment and find they add the extra "blah" to a mediocre road trip.

 

[Kandi]

Do you live there? Have you visited? What's it like? I need to know all about it. The weather, the terrain, the people, most importantly the people, the prices of things in general, the weed laws, etc.

I think I want to go to there. Vermont is kind of cool too, but I don't know about that sort of weather. I'm so beyond ready to GTFO of Texas.

Vermont's really nice. Can't speak to Oregon. Flee Texas while you still can.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

I have been to places where they have them, so I really do know what they are. And, I've traveled some roads, pre and post billboard deployment and find they add the extra "blah" to a mediocre road trip.

Urban blight in the shape of a reclining monolith. I fucking hate them.

 

[Peregrinator]

The freezing rain is only supposed to last another hour. Then, it's snow and more snow. As far as a win, I can be skiing in 10 minutes.

Well, you win for me, but I meant from a Texan's perspective.

No billboards in Vermont. You'd be surprised what that does to heal the psyche.

That's one of the most immediately noticeable differences when you drive across the Connecticut River into VT.

Urban blight in the shape of a reclining monolith. I fucking hate them.

I'm neutral since I found out their history. I'm not a fan, but knowing where they started somehow softened my thoughts on them.

 

[Vermontguy]

Do you live there? Have you visited? What's it like? I need to know all about it. The weather, the terrain, the people, most importantly the people, the prices of things in general, the weed laws, etc.

I think I want to go to there. Vermont is kind of cool too, but I don't know about that sort of weather. I'm so beyond ready to GTFO of Texas.

I have lived here off and on for 28 years ask any questions you would like.

 

[Peregrinator]

I have lived here off and on for 28 years ask any questions you would like.

What part of the state? I'm in Woodstock.

 

[thør]

Well, you win for me, but I meant from a Texan's perspective.

Could a Texan be happy in such a small state?

 

[Peregrinator]

Could a Texan be happy in such a small state?

I'm not sure. I mean, I think it's kinda cool that in the time it takes for her to drive across, say, Houston, I can be in Canada. OTOH, Lady P does say that after 16 years in the West she feels kinda hemmed in here at times.

 

[piccicatopolka]

Not much snow this year but Mt Bachelor is my all time fav place for intermediate downhill and cross-country. Mt Ashland is good for snow play. I have family in Medford who are pioneer stock. Environmentalists are rightfully concerned and have acquired more regulation on http://www.hellgate.com/ jet boat rips but it really is a blast. There are plenty of quiet times on the journey and you can see wildlife including eagles. The brunch trip is delicious!

 

[slave_]

I think I'm gonna win this one, at least from Stoney's perspective...43F and bright sun with just a residue of crusty snow here.

Seriously? An outdoor thermometer that caught some warmth? It hasn't gone out of the 30s today where you are. Very sunny! I haven't made it past 29 today.

 

[thør]

I'm not sure. I mean, I think it's kinda cool that in the time it takes for her to drive across, say, Houston, I can be in Canada. OTOH, Lady P does say that after 16 years in the West she feels kinda hemmed in here at times.

Hemmed in is a good description.

 

[Peregrinator]

Vermont:

My street last winter:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/Woodstock02-02-11-1.jpg

A resident of the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMG_7408.jpg

A view from the top of the little hill across the street in October of a comparatively lame foliage year:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMG_0214.jpg


Oregon:

Downtown Portland during an eclipse:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/Eclipse2008Feb007.jpg

Smith Rock State Park:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/115_1503.jpg

The coast:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/218_1826.jpg