It's going to be a long day.
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It's going to be a long day.
^ what he said. working a 5 am to 3:45 shift. made some really strong coffee for the win. Lovely 34* outside
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Woof. Had a cold roll in hot yesterday evening and I laying here feeling like absolute ass.
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3 days of meetings at the client's, including lawyers and insurance folk. Joy!
I do think these will be the last as I'm moving to some new projects.
Wish I'd have skied yesterday.
I do think these will be the last as I'm moving to some new projects.
Wish I'd have skied yesterday.
Ok, what the fuck....I got a notification on my new S10 phone this morning to install Update 5, which I did. Then Update 6, then update 7, and now Update 9. Jesus Christ...how many of these are there?
Edit: Ok, according to Verizon's website, 9 is the last one.
Edit: Ok, according to Verizon's website, 9 is the last one.
Meant to post this here:
Aaaaand it looks like Kingdom Trails are fucked. https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trio-of-darling-hill-landowners-won-t-allow-kta-mountain/article_6b71e093-e862-5fe1-b197-629d2ef6f918.html?fbclid=IwAR0Sbm97Uu4wRnuJo33mogAMLqBgcMT9DcjpR2JTFjQDH2sYkGF1JQRcnDA
Oh Vermont, never change!
Aaaaand it looks like Kingdom Trails are fucked. https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trio-of-darling-hill-landowners-won-t-allow-kta-mountain/article_6b71e093-e862-5fe1-b197-629d2ef6f918.html?fbclid=IwAR0Sbm97Uu4wRnuJo33mogAMLqBgcMT9DcjpR2JTFjQDH2sYkGF1JQRcnDA
Oh Vermont, never change!
fuckin nimbysMeant to post this here:
Aaaaand it looks like Kingdom Trails are fucked. https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trio-of-darling-hill-landowners-won-t-allow-kta-mountain/article_6b71e093-e862-5fe1-b197-629d2ef6f918.html?fbclid=IwAR0Sbm97Uu4wRnuJo33mogAMLqBgcMT9DcjpR2JTFjQDH2sYkGF1JQRcnDA
Oh Vermont, never change!
I'm surprise that this didn't happen before. Building a network of trails on private land is not sustainable, unless the trail association own the land!Meant to post this here:
Aaaaand it looks like Kingdom Trails are fucked. https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trio-of-darling-hill-landowners-won-t-allow-kta-mountain/article_6b71e093-e862-5fe1-b197-629d2ef6f918.html?fbclid=IwAR0Sbm97Uu4wRnuJo33mogAMLqBgcMT9DcjpR2JTFjQDH2sYkGF1JQRcnDA
Oh Vermont, never change!
i'll bet ya a nickel that there's more to this story
Morning Monkeys.
Last week of work and lots to do. I have a phone interview today that might be good. The boss on Friday reiterated the fact that he is trying to justify my role (it would be new for the company but they need it) so continues value adding goes a long way to help with this.
Last week of work and lots to do. I have a phone interview today that might be good. The boss on Friday reiterated the fact that he is trying to justify my role (it would be new for the company but they need it) so continues value adding goes a long way to help with this.
NA mx5?
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SEND IN THE 'STACHE!
he built his shed over the trails.
today might be a 3 cup of coffee kind of day
Like what?
i have no inside information, this just reeks of cantankerous rural vermont folk with chips on their shoulders
Well, being invaded by hordes of dumbshit tourists every days of the year and getting yelled at by focking entitled twats when walking my own damn land, I would be somewhat cantankerous (I had to goggle that one...)
these aren't people with lot sizes under an acre.
Just kidding @Nick it was awesome. You should have skied.
And, coincidentally, a tres deuces kind of day as well.
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I bet Nembafest is not helping the cause much, either. I feel sorry for the KTA people but I really won't miss the trails much, it is XC wonderland full of full-on lycra-clad racers.
Big Bear weekend with the family. Kids had a great time playing in the snow. I remember why I don't go out of my way to snowboard in SoCal anymore. They got almost 4' of snow about two weeks ago and its basically gone this weekend. Ended up pre-buying tickets through Costco for $75, but they are normally $109, along with the place just being ridiculously packed. I miss bike park days already.
That sucks. But as @Jozz points out, its probably only a matter of time before it happens, theres no garuntee when the land is privately owned. I'm with you that the trails are great, but kind of meh overall. I was there in august and even during the middle of the week it was busy. Can't imagine how busy it gets on weekends.Meant to post this here:
Aaaaand it looks like Kingdom Trails are fucked. https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trio-of-darling-hill-landowners-won-t-allow-kta-mountain/article_6b71e093-e862-5fe1-b197-629d2ef6f918.html?fbclid=IwAR0Sbm97Uu4wRnuJo33mogAMLqBgcMT9DcjpR2JTFjQDH2sYkGF1JQRcnDA
Oh Vermont, never change!
Is there a map showing the trails and the portions of land this affects?
looks like this area, as they quote willoughby way. My guess is that BEMIS runs through their backyard, and they don't like it. Maybe a few riders cut through their land, or stole shit. I hope that webs and tap n die aren't affected, but the rest of that area can suck eggs.
My initial reaction was a little like Jozz's. Even even if people don't steal and trample on your property, the sheer volume of bikers in town is monumental. Almost like KT got too successful and growth has outpaced the town's ability accommodate the volume of visitors. I generally avoid KT for bike trips with my buddies because it's so crowded (that, and the trails are kinda lame - see lycra-clad contingent. I know there's rad stuff there, but I'd rather ride rad stuff elsewhere in VT and avoid the crowds). I've also found that there is a higher contingent of rude people there. I don't know why, and it's weird, but each time I've been I invariably come across a contingent of rude people. I can imagine as a local, who's offered land to ride on, to have to deal with rude people day in day out would suck.
looks like this area, as they quote willoughby way. My guess is that BEMIS runs through their backyard, and they don't like it. Maybe a few riders cut through their land, or stole shit. I hope that webs and tap n die aren't affected, but the rest of that area can suck eggs.
That said, it's a great place to go as a family. The sheer quantity of accessible trails mean you can go with beginner-enthusiast-advanced riders, and everyone will have something to ride. That means I can go with my 6 year old, 9 year old, and maybe even my wife. But she doesn't have to ride if she's not into it, there's also other things to do.
I also wonder if the land-owners are looking for compensation?
MTB is nothing compared to snow season. They have offsite parking and shuttle people in.i was in big bear for mountain biking and oktoberfest one year. what a shit show
doubtful. they're specifically excluding mtb, not withdrawing from KTA.
i meant the drunken shitshow of the big bear oktoberfest. one of my buddies hooked up with a chick in her tent, and another buddy went home with another chick, who's parents were apparently home and they cooked him breakfast the next morning.
the locals were quite colorful.
Do users other than bikers even use the trails there?
my understanding is that the trail system is extremely popular for xc skiing in the winter. not sure if the trails in question are used for that purpose.
Lots of KT bashing going on here. I'm not afraid to admit that I love riding there, although I certainly agree that there seems to be a large number of rude assholes who like to ride there as well (maybe I am one of them! 
). I have had many a fun days riding on those trails, riding with wife, friends, and monkeys until we can't feel our legs and asses. Those landowners must own some big lots because Bemis is pretty far from the road. I'd really hate to see something happen to Pines. It is my favorite KT trail, and super fun at night.
). I have had many a fun days riding on those trails, riding with wife, friends, and monkeys until we can't feel our legs and asses. Those landowners must own some big lots because Bemis is pretty far from the road. I'd really hate to see something happen to Pines. It is my favorite KT trail, and super fun at night.