Comments on: Vermont stole our hearts

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:05:43 +0000

Greycella,
Unfortunately, we didn’t have the opportunity to get out hiking, although it looks like a pretty awesome countryside for it (and clearly, a lot of people were heading in or out).
Hopefully, though, this will be neither our last visit to Brattleboro, nor our only chance to hike it =]

By: Greycella

Greycella — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:53:47 +0000

I’m a Brattleboro native, and I’ve spent all but four of my years here. We kind of joke that it’s a black hole….you leave for awhile but somehow always find yourself back here because it’s just got that something. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit to our town. What your waiter said about a high cost of living with low wages is a very real issue, I pay as much for rent here as I did when I was living in Santa Cruz, California! That said, becoming a home-owner is a much more attainable goal here than other desirable places to live- so the rent is something I’m willing to endure for the time being.
A lot of people try to move to Brattleboro, and not many make it- my mother was one of the few thirty years ago and I think it had a lot to do with the fact that she met my father who’s a Brattleboro native! I love our funky little town, and the fact that I can keep most of my hard-earned money in the local economy…admittedly a lot of my discretionary income is spent at those bookstores a-plenty you mentioned.
Did you do any hiking around here?

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:19:21 +0000

Not to mention the Jamaican Restaurant (Vegetarian Paradise)across the street from the Co-Op. Excellent.

By: Shaula

Shaula — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:37:15 +0000

Hi, Danielle. I really do envy you your extended stay in Brattleboro.

We didn’t actually get to Experienced Goods or Dottie’s, but we fell in love with the Co-op.

I look forward to keeping up with your site, too. You have a tremendendous blog!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:13:22 +0000

My husband and I are hanging our hats in Brattleboro for a while, but we aren’t Vermonters (despite his being born here). However, it’s a truly wonderful place to spent time– save November through April!– and I’ll miss the culture here when we move on. I hope that you stopped by Experienced Goods thrift store, the C0-op, and Dottie’s Health Foods; I visit those establishments almost daily! Sorry I missed you while you were in town, but I’m looking forward to keeping up with your blog.

By: Shaula

Shaula — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:11:22 +0000

I’d be jealous, too! We drove through Burlington on the way from Mountpelier to Montreal. Unfortunately, it was the Friday of Labour Day weekend, and the city was swarming with families dropping off kids at university. We’d love to see it again when it is a little less bursting-at-the-seams.

On the other hand: at least you have an open excuse to visit and a place to stay!

By: Kim@Galavanting

Kim@Galavanting — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:28:10 +0000

Vermont is a gorgeous place. My sister lives near Burlington and I’m a little jealous about that… :)