VERMONT: Unforgettable Towns In The Green Mountain State
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Date: 2024-01-28
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TheWinterShadow
I'm from Virginia but went to grad school in Vermont and lived on the VT/NH border years ago. You should've visited Brattleboro, Vermont on the Connecticut River. It is a hippie type of town full of art, culture and charm for its size. If you are into that. It is the type of place that is, let's say, unconventional. Like nudist riding bicycles downtown, strolling of the heifers, ethnic drumming groups on the corner, art galleries in random places like in the woods or on someone's roof, the city council once voted to arrest Bush if he visited the town, the downtown theatre. And oh, the term 'shire' is a very old English word which refers to a place or area. Like Oxfordshire, England.
Interesting fact: Back in 2010, the Black population made up 1. 7% of Vermont but 76% of the adult Black population were college educated. Which was higher than any group in the State and higher in percentage than the State of Louisiana which was 30% and had 18% college educated. Those numbers may have changed due to population decrease. In fact, I think Washington State or North Carolina is higher now.
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I'm from Virginia but went to grad school in Vermont and lived on the VT/NH border years ago. You should've visited Brattleboro, Vermont on the Connecticut River. It is a hippie type of town full of art, culture and charm for its size. If you are into that. It is the type of place that is, let's say, unconventional. Like nudist riding bicycles downtown, strolling of the heifers, ethnic drumming groups on the corner, art galleries in random places like in the woods or on someone's roof, the city council once voted to arrest Bush if he visited the town, the downtown theatre. And oh, the term 'shire' is a very old English word which refers to a place or area. Like Oxfordshire, England.
Interesting fact: Back in 2010, the Black population made up 1. 7% of Vermont but 76% of the adult Black population were college educated. Which was higher than any group in the State and higher in percentage than the State of Louisiana which was 30% and had 18% college educated. Those numbers may have changed due to population decrease. In fact, I think Washington State or North Carolina is higher now.
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FixIt1975
I know I'm watching these out of order, I've just been so busy with work and trying to get things done around the ol homestead. You're both in MY favorite part of the world right now. I may have lived a past life in New England. I've experienced deja vu more than once there.
Did either of you catch the witch window at around 6: 00 I don't remember the significance but that's something you'll only find in Vermont. My buddy and his girl used to live near where yous were, in Hardwick, about 20 years ago. I have family in Rutland and across the state line in Keene and Jefferson, NH. I'd like to retire up that way, if you can believe that. It's too hot here for me in the summer and summers are mostly fantastic up there.
My aunt and uncle left here (NJ, in 1978. They're still in Vermont, in their early 80s, and still married
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I know I'm watching these out of order, I've just been so busy with work and trying to get things done around the ol homestead. You're both in MY favorite part of the world right now. I may have lived a past life in New England. I've experienced deja vu more than once there.
Did either of you catch the witch window at around 6: 00 I don't remember the significance but that's something you'll only find in Vermont. My buddy and his girl used to live near where yous were, in Hardwick, about 20 years ago. I have family in Rutland and across the state line in Keene and Jefferson, NH. I'd like to retire up that way, if you can believe that. It's too hot here for me in the summer and summers are mostly fantastic up there.
My aunt and uncle left here (NJ, in 1978. They're still in Vermont, in their early 80s, and still married
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digitalwolf7628
Montpelier has or at least was what I'd almost call flood central. In the early 90's they had us up there doing energy conservation refits in the State Offices etc. Sounds fancy, but was mostly just replacing a lot of the lighting. We were down in the basement and water started pouring out from under a bathroom door. One of the State Employees told us that always happens when it rains. Which was more interesting when you consider the room with all the mainframes was down there at the time. Have not lived in Vermont since 96 and no doubt much has changed there as it has most of the rest of the State. We had gone there as part of a school trip when I was very little. saw far more of the State Capital doing the electrical work than I ever saw on that tour.
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Montpelier has or at least was what I'd almost call flood central. In the early 90's they had us up there doing energy conservation refits in the State Offices etc. Sounds fancy, but was mostly just replacing a lot of the lighting. We were down in the basement and water started pouring out from under a bathroom door. One of the State Employees told us that always happens when it rains. Which was more interesting when you consider the room with all the mainframes was down there at the time. Have not lived in Vermont since 96 and no doubt much has changed there as it has most of the rest of the State. We had gone there as part of a school trip when I was very little. saw far more of the State Capital doing the electrical work than I ever saw on that tour.
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joycelebaron2582
The placing of those colorful statues downtown were started as a measure to benefit the Rotary Club. From what I've read, it's also been a successful economic booster for tourism. They've been doing this for a few years now. At the end of the summer they're auctioned off with proceeds going to the Rotary Club. I had been thinking that maybe some famous cartoonist or artist was from Barre, like what they had in the town where the Muppet creator was from and you visited the small museum. Growing up I had cousins who moved to Burlington, VT and I remember, before the Interstate, going through Barre and most of those other small towns along the route to visit they looked run down. They must have revitalized it in the ensuing years because it looks nice now.
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The placing of those colorful statues downtown were started as a measure to benefit the Rotary Club. From what I've read, it's also been a successful economic booster for tourism. They've been doing this for a few years now. At the end of the summer they're auctioned off with proceeds going to the Rotary Club. I had been thinking that maybe some famous cartoonist or artist was from Barre, like what they had in the town where the Muppet creator was from and you visited the small museum. Growing up I had cousins who moved to Burlington, VT and I remember, before the Interstate, going through Barre and most of those other small towns along the route to visit they looked run down. They must have revitalized it in the ensuing years because it looks nice now.
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jeffneptune2922
Great video as always. Vermont is indeed beautiful especially in the Fall. New England in general is loaded with historically quaint towns. It is probably the nicest area of the country to live with picturesque coastal and mountain areas to visit but is very expensive in most urban areas. I think Boston with NYC and San Francisco are the three most expensive metro areas in the country. New England also probably has the highest concentration of elite colleges in the world. Anyway, too bad the weather sucks, the Northeast has had it's worst Summer in many years. BTW, if you ever want to cross the border, Montreal is well worth the visit and Quebec City can easily make the case of being North America's most interesting and nicest city.
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Great video as always. Vermont is indeed beautiful especially in the Fall. New England in general is loaded with historically quaint towns. It is probably the nicest area of the country to live with picturesque coastal and mountain areas to visit but is very expensive in most urban areas. I think Boston with NYC and San Francisco are the three most expensive metro areas in the country. New England also probably has the highest concentration of elite colleges in the world. Anyway, too bad the weather sucks, the Northeast has had it's worst Summer in many years. BTW, if you ever want to cross the border, Montreal is well worth the visit and Quebec City can easily make the case of being North America's most interesting and nicest city.
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maree1403
Thanks for taking me to this beautiful part of the world. I toured around New England about 6 years ago (from Australia) and it was the Fall. Absolutely beautiful scenes of autumn colour everywhere, truly unforgettable. When we stopped at Montpelier there was a group of little school kids who handed us leaf peepers a little book of poems about what they love about the fall. It was so touching. I’d love it if you would some day do a road trip to these New England states in the fall. I really enjoy your videos that take me back to the times I’ve visited the US. My family and I love your country and the friendly people there. Merry Christmas Joe and Nic!
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Thanks for taking me to this beautiful part of the world. I toured around New England about 6 years ago (from Australia) and it was the Fall. Absolutely beautiful scenes of autumn colour everywhere, truly unforgettable. When we stopped at Montpelier there was a group of little school kids who handed us leaf peepers a little book of poems about what they love about the fall. It was so touching. I’d love it if you would some day do a road trip to these New England states in the fall. I really enjoy your videos that take me back to the times I’ve visited the US. My family and I love your country and the friendly people there. Merry Christmas Joe and Nic!
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usa-by-car
I was surprised you did not spend any time in Stowe other than a brief pic in the vid. Summer may not be it's best season to visit but it is famous for the great snow skiing in the area. I hope you get a chance to see the real Maine after NH. I now u have been to Portland but that is not a good example of what Maine is about. Many residents of Maine call Portland Little Boston as it is different than normal Maine life. If you go to Augusta to get Nic's passport stamped you should go on Rt 3 east to the coast and follow it south. Great coastal towns and villages there!
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I was surprised you did not spend any time in Stowe other than a brief pic in the vid. Summer may not be it's best season to visit but it is famous for the great snow skiing in the area. I hope you get a chance to see the real Maine after NH. I now u have been to Portland but that is not a good example of what Maine is about. Many residents of Maine call Portland Little Boston as it is different than normal Maine life. If you go to Augusta to get Nic's passport stamped you should go on Rt 3 east to the coast and follow it south. Great coastal towns and villages there!
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shwicksdad
My GF and I travel at least twice a year to Chester. We stay at a really nice BnB just outside the town limits. Last year we went because here in NJ we got next to zero snow, so we went to see a little snow. As it happened, the day after we got there we had a winter storm that snowed for 21 straight hours. It was beautifully quiet and could sit on the covered porch, sip a hot cup of tea and watch the snow fall. Already booked to go back in about 60 days so we can see the leaves color changes.
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My GF and I travel at least twice a year to Chester. We stay at a really nice BnB just outside the town limits. Last year we went because here in NJ we got next to zero snow, so we went to see a little snow. As it happened, the day after we got there we had a winter storm that snowed for 21 straight hours. It was beautifully quiet and could sit on the covered porch, sip a hot cup of tea and watch the snow fall. Already booked to go back in about 60 days so we can see the leaves color changes.
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stephens9462
My wife is from Vermont. Her parents grew small town outside of Rutland called Ludlow. She did her school years in South Burlington though. Having lived in NH for many years we would usually make a weekend trip or two to her home state each year. Always loved visiting Vermont, even the very hippyish Burlington. Could never live there though. Winters are brutal, it’s too isolated for my taste and the cost of living is kind of high considering it’s not really a booming economic area.
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My wife is from Vermont. Her parents grew small town outside of Rutland called Ludlow. She did her school years in South Burlington though. Having lived in NH for many years we would usually make a weekend trip or two to her home state each year. Always loved visiting Vermont, even the very hippyish Burlington. Could never live there though. Winters are brutal, it’s too isolated for my taste and the cost of living is kind of high considering it’s not really a booming economic area.
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sloburnjo
Bonjour from Montreal Joe & NIc! happy to see you made it up to near the world's longest international border line! Been watching since this year love your low key and informative videos. I love the NE living history with some of NA oldest roads and routes. VT< NH< NY AND ME for the oceanside are undeniably beautiful states I visited thruout my life. I have bought my future home in Ontario near Cornwall across from Massena NY
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Bonjour from Montreal Joe & NIc! happy to see you made it up to near the world's longest international border line! Been watching since this year love your low key and informative videos. I love the NE living history with some of NA oldest roads and routes. VT< NH< NY AND ME for the oceanside are undeniably beautiful states I visited thruout my life. I have bought my future home in Ontario near Cornwall across from Massena NY
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peterstean2138
I know you like your architectural styles - the Post Office at 12: 27 is built in the Greek Revival style. That flood - which I saw in the international news coverage over here in England when it happened - was clearly really bad. Almost every business had extensive water damage by the looks of things, and I bet it wiped out most store owners' entire stock
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I know you like your architectural styles - the Post Office at 12: 27 is built in the Greek Revival style. That flood - which I saw in the international news coverage over here in England when it happened - was clearly really bad. Almost every business had extensive water damage by the looks of things, and I bet it wiped out most store owners' entire stock
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BobEllis79
When you look at statistics on a town level in Vermont, or much of New England, you have to keep in mind that 'Town' means a much wider area than just the town or village center, more like a Township elsewhere. It also isn't unusual for a 'town' to have multiple centers and villages in it plus a lot of rural area included in the numbers as well.
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When you look at statistics on a town level in Vermont, or much of New England, you have to keep in mind that 'Town' means a much wider area than just the town or village center, more like a Township elsewhere. It also isn't unusual for a 'town' to have multiple centers and villages in it plus a lot of rural area included in the numbers as well.
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paulowens6004
I'm from Northern Ireland and a can't get over the lack of human beings walking around in your videos. Here every City, town and village is congested with traffic and people. I'm a motorcyclist and it would be fantastic for us to have so much freedom though.
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I'm from Northern Ireland and a can't get over the lack of human beings walking around in your videos. Here every City, town and village is congested with traffic and people. I'm a motorcyclist and it would be fantastic for us to have so much freedom though.
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Fresko53
Will y'all be going to Maine If so will you make an effort to film Stephen King's home in Bangor if possible Oh BTW! We love these videos and the wife and I were thinking that Joe & Nic's is alright for a title, but Lord & Lady Spoda sounds better.
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Will y'all be going to Maine If so will you make an effort to film Stephen King's home in Bangor if possible Oh BTW! We love these videos and the wife and I were thinking that Joe & Nic's is alright for a title, but Lord & Lady Spoda sounds better.
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usa-by-car
I've spent a lot of time in Vermont when I was a teenager. My niece and nephew lived there and I would spend a few weeks with them in the summer. This was in the Waitsfield area, which is in Rt 100 south of Barre. Beautiful area, beautiful state
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I've spent a lot of time in Vermont when I was a teenager. My niece and nephew lived there and I would spend a few weeks with them in the summer. This was in the Waitsfield area, which is in Rt 100 south of Barre. Beautiful area, beautiful state
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lorainestjames4181
Lovely places in Vermont and old history with lots of old well kept unique buildings and houses. So close to Canada and two big cities there Toronto and Montreal. I wonder if you and Nic plan on visiting your friends in the north.
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Lovely places in Vermont and old history with lots of old well kept unique buildings and houses. So close to Canada and two big cities there Toronto and Montreal. I wonder if you and Nic plan on visiting your friends in the north.
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perrybelcourt5441
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Vermont politicians are going around Vermont to see what they need senator Bernie Sanders and Republican governor Scott said stop spending taxpayers money on wars and work together with other countries on climate crisis
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Vermont politicians are going around Vermont to see what they need senator Bernie Sanders and Republican governor Scott said stop spending taxpayers money on wars and work together with other countries on climate crisis
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mheyk01
3: 57 Out on feet unless you left one in the car.
8: 53 Approved
14: 51 If you had to pay the property tax on that house you'd be saying thank you tenants!
15: 44 You finally interacted with the locals.
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3: 57 Out on feet unless you left one in the car.
8: 53 Approved
14: 51 If you had to pay the property tax on that house you'd be saying thank you tenants!
15: 44 You finally interacted with the locals.
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brandonbedford
The quarry in Barre is very impressive, it is massive. It's also fascinating that much of the equipment and quarrying techniques were the same in Barre as they were in Bedford and Bloomington, Indiana!
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The quarry in Barre is very impressive, it is massive. It's also fascinating that much of the equipment and quarrying techniques were the same in Barre as they were in Bedford and Bloomington, Indiana!
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usa-by-car
I just had to come see this one, since I live in Vermont (except, I live in London, UK during the summers; so, I only arrived home right around the time you were running around Vermont. Good stuff.
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I just had to come see this one, since I live in Vermont (except, I live in London, UK during the summers; so, I only arrived home right around the time you were running around Vermont. Good stuff.
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toddfogle4482
Not only Palmyra is pronounced as the y as the i but Lyons is the same with the y as an I. This means it would be pronounced like the animal lion, with the s at the end. Thank you!
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Not only Palmyra is pronounced as the y as the i but Lyons is the same with the y as an I. This means it would be pronounced like the animal lion, with the s at the end. Thank you!
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tomsorlie4197
Montpelier is a wonderful town to visit. Very picturesque, friendly, interesting and quaint. I've highly recommended visiting Montpelier to my fellow Canadian friends for years.
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Montpelier is a wonderful town to visit. Very picturesque, friendly, interesting and quaint. I've highly recommended visiting Montpelier to my fellow Canadian friends for years.
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MTknitter22
Unfortunately tax wise it is awful in Vermont for retirees so they do not get the well off retirees moving there to start businesses, provide bigger tax base which would help poverty.
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Unfortunately tax wise it is awful in Vermont for retirees so they do not get the well off retirees moving there to start businesses, provide bigger tax base which would help poverty.
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colleenlouise4521
vermont, the most liberal state in the northeast, called little california. high taxes, fierce regulation, unfriendly to business
lots of poverty outside of towns, cities.
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vermont, the most liberal state in the northeast, called little california. high taxes, fierce regulation, unfriendly to business
lots of poverty outside of towns, cities.
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kevinburke9940
30: 35 the first time I’ve seen you directly. Lol. Just to say, thanks for your videos, they are always well developed and a treat to watch. Regards from Fort Lauderdale.
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30: 35 the first time I’ve seen you directly. Lol. Just to say, thanks for your videos, they are always well developed and a treat to watch. Regards from Fort Lauderdale.
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usa-by-car
My favorite towns in Vermont are Highgate and Enosburg and Milton Rutland. I am a native Vermonter. I love this state. How much of this state have you been though already
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My favorite towns in Vermont are Highgate and Enosburg and Milton Rutland. I am a native Vermonter. I love this state. How much of this state have you been though already
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joesmith7427
U could use more close up shots of business store fronts! We know what buildings look like, which is fine but whats in them Are they MT, or some type of shop or cafe
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U could use more close up shots of business store fronts! We know what buildings look like, which is fine but whats in them Are they MT, or some type of shop or cafe
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skankinmack
You always go so close to the border but never cross into Canada, why is that As a Canadian I would love to see you explore our country even just a little bit!
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You always go so close to the border but never cross into Canada, why is that As a Canadian I would love to see you explore our country even just a little bit!
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lavapix
You were so close to Smugglers Notch. I was hoping you would walk around Stowe. I used to ski there often in the 80s. I'm sure it's grown tons since then.
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You were so close to Smugglers Notch. I was hoping you would walk around Stowe. I used to ski there often in the 80s. I'm sure it's grown tons since then.
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stevengonyaw1617
Liberal, socialist Vermont ! Its ok for a visit, but you don't want to live here ! Vermont has a negative population growth for many reasons.
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Liberal, socialist Vermont ! Its ok for a visit, but you don't want to live here ! Vermont has a negative population growth for many reasons.
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billdaigle6610
I'm glad that I have a 45 inch monitor. Makes me feel that I'm right there with you guys. Love the food shows too. Makes me hungry to watch.
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I'm glad that I have a 45 inch monitor. Makes me feel that I'm right there with you guys. Love the food shows too. Makes me hungry to watch.
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t974-dc-1
Who in their right mind would pay $400k for that worn out house It better be completely remodeled inside. That’s crazy. Otherwise, no way!
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Who in their right mind would pay $400k for that worn out house It better be completely remodeled inside. That’s crazy. Otherwise, no way!
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patscr8
Any chance of putting a mic on Nic so her comments can be heard Even the closed caption doesn't pick her very well. Enjoy you guys very much.
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Any chance of putting a mic on Nic so her comments can be heard Even the closed caption doesn't pick her very well. Enjoy you guys very much.
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monkeymanstones1
The windows turned sideways are so you can move the body of someone who died out more easily. You'll see them on older homes in VT
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The windows turned sideways are so you can move the body of someone who died out more easily. You'll see them on older homes in VT
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