Attack of the Fifty States
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Comment from Cynthia Adams1
I very much like your story. As a native of Massachusetts, I've spent quite a bit of time in Vermont and have enjoyed it. I remember the ban on billboards going into effect. I didn't know Vermont finally got a Walmart. I moved out of New England in 1989. I'm sorry to hear that. I always thought that was cool of them to resist.
It is funny how the New England states have pretty different personalities. Vermont and New Hampshire are quite different, for instance, especially politically. I imagine people around the country lump the New England states together as being pretty much the same. Nice job. I enjoyed your piece.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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I very much like your story. As a native of Massachusetts, I've spent quite a bit of time in Vermont and have enjoyed it. I remember the ban on billboards going into effect. I didn't know Vermont finally got a Walmart. I moved out of New England in 1989. I'm sorry to hear that. I always thought that was cool of them to resist.
It is funny how the New England states have pretty different personalities. Vermont and New Hampshire are quite different, for instance, especially politically. I imagine people around the country lump the New England states together as being pretty much the same. Nice job. I enjoyed your piece.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thanks for giving this a look, Cynthia. I'm glad I gave Vermont a good showing for you.
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It is such a cool state. Thanks. Happy holiday to you and yours.
Comment from Cindy Decker
Bill, I like your facts about Vermont. The one thing I would like to see if I were to visit, is the beautiful fall foliage (I don't know how it looks on high mountaintops.
Once again you bring up unique facts about a state you feature. Excellent work, Bill. Smile
Cindy
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Bill, I like your facts about Vermont. The one thing I would like to see if I were to visit, is the beautiful fall foliage (I don't know how it looks on high mountaintops.
Once again you bring up unique facts about a state you feature. Excellent work, Bill. Smile
Cindy
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thank you, Cindy. The fall must be amazing.
Comment from Earl Corp
The most expensive speeding ticket I ever got was in Vermont. You obviously did a lot of research for this one. Very nice job. Stay safe and stay healthy. Keep'em coming.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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The most expensive speeding ticket I ever got was in Vermont. You obviously did a lot of research for this one. Very nice job. Stay safe and stay healthy. Keep'em coming.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thanks, Earl.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Bill, I think you did the state just justice. (If I remember correctly, a lot of the French and Indian war was fought through this territory.)
What surprised me the most was to learn that this state was an independent country for 14 years ! That's practically a generation,
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Dear Bill, I think you did the state just justice. (If I remember correctly, a lot of the French and Indian war was fought through this territory.)
What surprised me the most was to learn that this state was an independent country for 14 years ! That's practically a generation,
Comment Written 23-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Thanks for checking this out, Suzanna
Comment from Mistydawn
I like how you included the different aspects about Vermont; it's covered bridges, lack of skyscrapers and billboards. That gave the state originality, stand out from the rest. I didn't know snow golf was even a thing. Thanks for teaching me something new. Your picture is breathtaking.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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I like how you included the different aspects about Vermont; it's covered bridges, lack of skyscrapers and billboards. That gave the state originality, stand out from the rest. I didn't know snow golf was even a thing. Thanks for teaching me something new. Your picture is breathtaking.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Thank you, MD
Comment from blondie560
Wow I did not know a lot about Vermont besides maple syrup and Bernie Sanders. I never would have guessed the cows. If asked that question I would answer Wisconsin. I would also have thought snowboarding was a Colorado finding. I've enjoyed learn probably useless facts, but they are so interesting at the same time. I'm sorry you're almost finished.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Wow I did not know a lot about Vermont besides maple syrup and Bernie Sanders. I never would have guessed the cows. If asked that question I would answer Wisconsin. I would also have thought snowboarding was a Colorado finding. I've enjoyed learn probably useless facts, but they are so interesting at the same time. I'm sorry you're almost finished.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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I'm looking for something else to mine, Blondie. Any ideas?
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There are 62 national parks, what about a little history on each of them? Just a thought :)
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Thanks, Blondie. : )
Comment from Mastery
Vermont became the last to get a Walmart store in 1996. "
Very interesting fact, Bill. Again, there was a lot here I did not know and I enjoyed this essay. The maple syrup is to die for though. Excellent. Thanks for the tour. Bob
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Vermont became the last to get a Walmart store in 1996. "
Very interesting fact, Bill. Again, there was a lot here I did not know and I enjoyed this essay. The maple syrup is to die for though. Excellent. Thanks for the tour. Bob
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Thanks, Bob.
Comment from juliaSjames
All I knew about Vermont before I read your post was gorgeous fall scenery and maple syrup.. Now I'm much better informed.. Imagine Nessie having a North American cousin that lives in Lake Champlain!
Good post.
Stay safe
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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All I knew about Vermont before I read your post was gorgeous fall scenery and maple syrup.. Now I'm much better informed.. Imagine Nessie having a North American cousin that lives in Lake Champlain!
Good post.
Stay safe
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Thanks, Julia
Comment from Cass Carlton
Vermont!! Ah beautiful, Autumnal Vermont. On my one and only trip O/seas which took me to USA and Canada, I was swept off my feet with this state's pristine beauty. The trees were in full Fall colours, the weather was cool but fine and I just loved it and wanted to stay. There was a very long covered bridge they said was rumoured to be haunted (aren't they all?) and an utterly adorable mother cat with three kittens in an antique store we went to. That was a highlight of the trip for me. (Being a cat person) Yes, Vermont has some very happy memories for me.
Thank you for giving me a reason to bring them into the light of day
again. cheers Cass
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Vermont!! Ah beautiful, Autumnal Vermont. On my one and only trip O/seas which took me to USA and Canada, I was swept off my feet with this state's pristine beauty. The trees were in full Fall colours, the weather was cool but fine and I just loved it and wanted to stay. There was a very long covered bridge they said was rumoured to be haunted (aren't they all?) and an utterly adorable mother cat with three kittens in an antique store we went to. That was a highlight of the trip for me. (Being a cat person) Yes, Vermont has some very happy memories for me.
Thank you for giving me a reason to bring them into the light of day
again. cheers Cass
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Thanks, Cass, for the terrific review. Bill
Comment from robyn corum
Bill,
WHAT??!!!! Don't you even try to tell me that Champ is not real. You, goof. The REASON they couldn't find him is that he was HIDING, duh. I mean, for a smart guy... man.
I guess you would also say there is no Loch Ness Monster? Such a silly guy. Thanks, anyway!
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Bill,
WHAT??!!!! Don't you even try to tell me that Champ is not real. You, goof. The REASON they couldn't find him is that he was HIDING, duh. I mean, for a smart guy... man.
I guess you would also say there is no Loch Ness Monster? Such a silly guy. Thanks, anyway!
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Everyone knows you have to say Champ?s name three times for him to appear.
