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Benefit Fashion and Music Show this Saturday

melaney — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:09:03 GMT

Saturday November 15th at the Winooski VFW will be an event to be witnessed! The Wards (that's right, The Wards) are hosting a fashion show. Wings of Sin is teaming up with Cccome and entertaining the masses.

Musical performances by Cccome, Electric Halo, Big Black Toe, The Wards and more.

Fashion show by Wings of Sin and Green Couture. Special dance performance by Naima.

$5 at the door, all proceeds go to benefit cystic fibrosis research. Doors open at 8:00, show goes until The Wards get us kicked out.

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looking for Hoopers interested in starting a performance group

Rob — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:47:14 GMT

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some hula hoopers to join a performance group based out of the Burlington area. I have lots of ideas and would love to explain more. Anyone interested can email me at greendevilvt@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

Rob T.

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Fire?

Guillermo, — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 11:37:38 GMT

Hey all!
I've jus' recently moved back to VT, and am lookin' to network with any fire throwing people....
Drop a line my way if you know anyone...or if you are one!
I've been throwing fire for 'bout 8 years now, and throughout my travels have been inspired to organize a group of like minded folk in my home state

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Take a survey about Vermont food and agriculture!

fixit — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:21:07 GMT

I love these people.

http://www.ruralvermont.org/

Take their survey.
It's thought provoking, and you know that they're going to take action based on what they learn from us.

They've done such great work, most recently:
-enhancing the rights of Vermonters to get fresh real milk from the farm
-improving the rules around meat processing
-securing Vermont's support of Hemp industry from the first second it is allowed under federal law

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Bread and Puppet starts on July 6th

Earthdancer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:46:48 GMT

What fun!!! And...to all you NEK folk, join the relocalize NEK vermont tribe. Put in your two cents.

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April 14th, 2008

Mason — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:59 GMT

A beautiful night, who else agrees?

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Agricultural HEMP events this week all over Vermont!

fixit — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:06:22 GMT

Rural Vermont will be coordinating a series of events between January 20th and 24th all over Vermont.

from their PR:
"Why is Agricultural Hemp important to Vermont's farmers and the agriculture economy? What are the status of hemp laws in the US and Vermont? How can you get involved in Rural Vermont's Hemp for Vermont Campaign? Join us for a week-long series of hemp events and get answers!

Featured at several events will be two speakers who played key roles in the passage of the law that legalized agricultural hemp in North Dakota. Representative David Monson is a farmer, house representative, and one of the first applicants for a hemp-growing license in North Dakota. Roger Johnson has been North Dakota's Agriculture Commissioner since 1996; he is a farmer with a degree in agricultural economics and a background in agricultural mediation."

So far, locations on schedule include Montpelier, Middlebury, Springfield, Bellows Falls, Hardwick, and Brattleboro.
If you'd like one in your area, they're happy to come your way!

More info:
http://www.ruralvermont.org/

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new NEK localize group

Earthdancer — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:53:38 GMT

Hey there vermont friends. Just started a new tribe for folks in the NEK region to talk about solutions!
http://tribes.tribe.net/relocalizenekvermont

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TRUTH IS FREE; so is my RETREAT --Vermont

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:30:12 GMT

I'm looking to network with folks, to extend an invitation to visit Bald Mountain Retreat (www.baldmountainretreat.com) as my guest. Like-minded people who appreciate rustic accommodations are welcome to come up at no charge. (Those who require a private room can inquire about those accommodations as well.)
There is the opportunity to come stay with a retired naturopathic doctor, me in a truly amazing natural setting, secluded, idyllic, peaceful...
And please contact me if you are interested in leading/offering a retreat.
Thank you & You are welcome,
Dr David

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New to Southern Vermont

heidik — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:07:57 GMT

We finally landed on Vermont soil and are so happy to be here. We just moved into our home in Putney and are just beginning the process of unpacking and getting to know our area. Glad to be here and looking forward to meeting people and getting out more in our local area.

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Lake Willoughby

Druben — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 16:23:01 GMT

Who knows Lake Willoughby and the great clthing optional beach there on the south side of the lake? I just love that place. It became my spiritual home during my all too brief stay in the Northest kingdom last fall. Does anyone know the status of that house in the tiny state park just above the beach. That was a magical place and I met some verrry interesting people hanging around there. Have a good fouth y'all.

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Vermont Public Urban Ritual Experiment (PURE) Dance Workshop

Kaytee — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:32:39 GMT

hen: November 10, 2007 (Saturday) 2 - 5 pm, registration starts as 1:30 pm
Where: Capital City Grange on Northfield St, in Montpelier
How much: $20 per person (funds workshop expenses & chapter fund).
The workshop: PURE is an nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting peace & healing in the world. During the workshop we will learn the choreography and establish connections to other chapter members.

What does "PURE - Public Urban Ritual Experiment" mean?

The "P" is for Public. We engage in "guerilla bellydance"-surprising the unsuspecting public with what seem like spontaneous performances. Dancing through the streets, we are seen by thousands of people from all walks of life, people who otherwise may never see this gorgeous, often misunderstood dance form. We also bring attention to different causes that benefit the public, by teaming up with charities and world peace organizations.

"U" stands for Urban. We live in densely populated cities and small towns alike.
Our home is the United States , a global pot brimming with many cultures. Although it's important to honor the roots of Middle Eastern dance and music, in order for our art to be a true reflection of who we are, influences from many other countries will be part of the PURE experience.

"R" is for Ritual. Our dance is a moving meditation. We share our serenity with those around us. Our music is a call to the public, to join us on our journey of transformation. Put them together and you have an entrancing communal ritual.

Last is "E", for Experiment. We take chances. We try new things. Sometimes we fall on our faces, but we always let curiosity and the spirit of exploration guide us. We keep others guessing about what will come next! And we always prepare for the unexpected.

PURE's dance and music are more than steps and notes. Together, they are a living, breathing art form, never stagnant, ever evolving.

Contact Naima at 802-343-3041, naimabellydance@gmail.com or visit www.puredance.org or www.sidewalkbellydance.com.

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Shimmy Shindig - An Evening of Bellydance

Kaytee — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:31:02 GMT

When: November 10th, starts at 7:30
Where: Capital City Grange in Montpelier
Price: $5 per person, children under 12 free (cheaper than a movie!)
What: A showcase/bellydance party of some of the diverse forms of bellydance in Vermont (and New England). We will feature performances by local dancers and then open up the floor to open dancing, audience participation encouraged! Some refreshments available.

Contact Naima at naimabellydance@gmail.com, 802-343-3041 or visit www.sidewalkbellydance.com for more details.

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from green to white

karinlzbth — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:30:43 GMT

hello vermonteers...
anyone located in st johnsbury or otherwise close to the white mountains in new hampshire?

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PLANT MEDICINE APPRENTICESHIP - This fall in Southern Vermont!

Sage — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:55:00 GMT

The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education - http://www.thegreenwoman.com

PLANT MEDICINE APPRENTICESHIP
Fall 2007

Come journey with the sacred healing plants...

Join us for a 9-Month Apprenticeship in Herbal Healing, Shamanic Herbalism, Plant Spirit Medicine, Earth-Centered Spirituality, Nature Worship, Holistic Healing, and Journeying with Plant Devas and Earth Spirits.

The next apprenticeship begins November 17th, 2007 in Brattleboro, VT (2 hours from Boston). Classes will meet every other Saturday for 9 months, from 11:30-5:30 p.m, until the end of the summer. Classes will be held outside when the weather permits and locations will be given upon registration. Please take a look at our apprenticeship syllabus for a closer look at what this course offers.

This course is an intensive journey into green medicine and traditional plant knowledge. The apprenticeship is intended to be a spiritual journey as well as a course in medicinal herbalism. Classes include lecture, ritual, guided journeying, hands-on work with plants, medicine making, journeying with plant spirits, tasting plant infusions and extracts, meditations with nature, earth and body awareness, journal writing, and deep exploration with the spirit of the earth.

Each apprentice learns to make and use medicinal teas, tinctures, salves, essences, infusions, incenses, and oils with plants from around the world. Students will learn to use the energies of the moon, sun, earth and the elements in their healing, as well as in treating illnesses of the body.

APPRENTICESHIP CLASSES FOCUS ON:

* Medicinal Herbal Healing & Systems of the Body
* Healing Plants of North America, Hawaii, India and China
* Plant Spirit Medicine
* Wise Woman Tradition of Healing
* Herbal Actions, Tastes, & Safety Levels
* Chakra Healing & Herbal Energetics
* Medicine Making (tinctures, teas, essences, salves, and oils)
* Shamanic Herbalism
* Elemental and Earth Magic
* Harvesting & Wildcrafting Healing Plants
* Flower Essence Therapy
* Magical Herbalism & Plant Energetics
* Edible plants and Healing foods
* Spiritual Ecology & Ecopsychology
* Communication with plant and nature devas
* Dream Work, Divination, and Spellcraft
* Chakra Healing & Energetics
* Moon and Ocean Magic
* Ritual, Meditation, and Prayer
* Reiki & Energy Bodywork

This apprenticeship is both a course in Western herbalism and in Shamanic plant spirit medicine. In each class spirit is blended with science, through meditation, lecture, plant walks, and hands-on learning. We seek to unite Western modes of learning and healing with ancient traditions of learning from the earth and from spirit. The apprenticeship is intended to be a healing journey for each person, and towards a deeper connection to the earth. The doorways that are opened and the wisdom gained during class will seep into each apprentices home and everyday life. The plants that each student forms relationships with changes their lives deeply, helping to guide and support them through life- body, mind, and spirit.

At the end of the 9 month program, each student will be brought into the inter-connected web of world healers through ritual and celebration, given gifts of initiation, and will be certified from the school in herbal medicine, plant spirit healing, and magical herbalism.

"Healing with plants is probably the most ancient form of wisdom emerging right from the core of Mother Earth. It manifests our deepest connection to our past and to nature. All healing is free and open to us. By preserving this sacred wisdom and teaching others we are again re-establishing our relationship with the Earth." - Andrea Nandoskar, Apprenticeship 2006

To register, visit our web site at http:www.thegreenwoman.com. Please feel free to contact Sage with any questions, at thegaiaschool@hotmail.com, or call (617)-838-8094. Educational and plant materials as well as tea or snacks will be provided to you in class. We welcome you to join us in a journey back to the earth, with Sage and the plants! Please feel free to contact us with any questions and we'll arrange a time to speak or meet with you.

Courses taught by Sage L. Maurer -
Certified Herbalist, Plant Spirit Medicine Practitioner, Shamanic Herbalist

Formally trained and certified in herbal medicine at The Blazing Star Herbal School and at The Boston School of Herbal Energetics, Sage is an independent practitioner and teacher of herbal healing, plant spirit medicine, shamanism, and earth-centered spirituality. Sage has studied with many well-known herbalists including Rosemary Gladstar, Susan Weed, Anne McIntyre, Rosita Arvigo, Mary Pat Palmer, Pam Montgomery, Margi Flint, and many others.

In 2001, Sage founded The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education in Vermont & Massachusetts where she taught workshops and apprenticeships throughout the year, training over 70 apprentices in the past 6 years. Trained in The Wise Woman Tradition of herbal healing, she seeks to help reawaken our ancient memory of the healing plants and our renew our connection to the earth.

This Apprenticeship is open to anyone interested, regardless of their gender, belief system, past experience, or knowledge of plants. We have had both advanced students and beginners as apprentices, and both men and women. Though the course does often stress the energy of the Mother present in the earth, both yin and yang energies present in all things is honored. Women tend to be the majority in our apprenticeships but green men are welcome and greatly appreciated in our circle.

http://www.thegreenwoman.com
The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education

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---------->Looking for PERFORMERS w/ act or costumes and skills to PArade "How Berkeley Can you Be?! -----The show must go on.

DaveyDave — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:52:36 GMT

Hi,
I have a spot reserved in the How Berkeley Can you BE? parade~ and I would like to perform along side a group that allready has worked together. Perhaps, at least 3 or 4 other people. I just want to have fun and I can work around your act.

This is to perform and parade this Sunday Sept. the 30th. I would really like to perform and I allready have some Puppets and masks created and ready to go. another option is, if you have allready signed up for the "how berkeley" parade, I can cancel my registration if I have to and join you.

I have paraded in alot of protests... at Burning Man, and with Bread and Puppet theater in Vermont, (through and internship) and more...
I am a percussionist / puppeteer / performer/visual artist who is working more clowning and dancing into my performances.

here is a link :
www.davidavidson.artistportfolio.net ---- art, puppets
www.myspace.com/summerhilltribal --------music
www.myspace.com/hoptripsoundscape

i have lots of ideas, and can improvise quickly. We could meet once or twice before and then parade at the end of the month.
I have some people who can show up and be extra hands but it would be GREAT to accompany someone who allready has a group, costumes and act together.
My troupe from this summer has moved there own ways now that fall has started, then I got sick, and now.... The show must GO on. : )
I am trying to use the spot I have reserved and ... I just want to have fun parading.... I would like to throw a puppet mask on... then dance and clown around. Please reply soon, as we should meet up this week or next and I need to contact the Parde people w/ changes.

some Options and possibilities:
dancing, acting, clowning, stilts, juggling, flags waving and spinnning, poi juggling, sorry no fire allowed in this specific parade, (not sure why)
I can make an animal costume... like on Fellini's CLOwns, the traditional 2 person cow or horse

and here are puppets and masks I allready have----- www.davidavidson.artistportfolio.net
davidavidson@gmail.com

I would be so happy if you helped me and I could help perform. I allready paid the fees for the parade and everythiing.

Sincerely, David Davidson

---------->Looking for PERFORMERS w/ act or costumes and skills to PArade "How Berkeley Can you Be?! -----The show must go on.
I would like to help you help me PARADE in How Berkeley?! Can you BE... Parade ...the show must go on

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Support Marriage Equality! Quick online poll from the Burlington Free Press

fixit — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:26:49 GMT

If we the people just plain say "Yes, already!!!!," our legislators won't have to spend too much time on fixing the civil union crap.
"Separate But Equal" is always a scam- let's call our reps on it.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007707260314

If you have another moment, go to the Human Rights Campaign site and sign their petition- it's also very quick.
Their initial goal is 1 million signatures, and as of now they're at about 841,000 !

http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/millionformarriageac

Thanks for reading, and pass it on!
We won the Simpsons (and a future of reaping touristy rewards!) with word-of-mouth efforts just like this.

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Seeking Housing in Burlington

Ginger — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:17:59 GMT

31 yo, female, grad student seeks simple living in Burlington. Ideal location would be close to Mann Hall (208 Colchester Avenue). I am a native Vermonter, who has been living in Oregon for the past 8 years. I enjoy saunas, women's circles, community service and kicking back.
Interested in Homeshare, studio, 1-bdrm apt, or shared living.
Okay with pets but have none.
N/S
Thanks!

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health insurance

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:28:34 GMT

how does one go about getting individual health care if they are not going to get benefits from their employer in this state? is there such a think as affordable health insurance. i am moving to brattleboro soon, and the health insurance situation sure seems overwhelming - and expensive.

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Reggae Fest

Eos — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:34:27 GMT

Then you've got this http://www.vtroots.net/

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Northeast Kingdom Music Festival August 3-4th

fixit — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:29:35 GMT

This looks like fun!

http://www.nekmf.com/

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Hello All!

Kaytee — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:46:09 GMT

I'm new to this tribe, so I thought I would say hello!

~Kaytee

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Vote for Vermont !!!!

fixit — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:55:17 GMT

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/simpsons-contest.htm

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I miss our green mountains...

Alexandria — Mon, 28 May 2007 22:55:40 GMT

ah..LA is beautiful and sunny...
i have the beach as a back yard..
i am not lamenting..
but oh, my hert does ache now and then
for the cool burbling brookes
the rolling green pastures
and the pine-studded mountainsides...
and oh the loverly people who choose to dwell in her and caretake whilst i am away..
i am grateful..she waits for me i know..
and i miss her....
my sweet vermont.
i love thee!

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Anyone looking for a car?

Cenobite — Sun, 13 May 2007 23:00:40 GMT

Moving out of state and need to sell my car asap. Blue books for over $5k but I'm willing to part w/ it for $3k. Silver, 5 speed, 2 door. CD, AM/FM, Driver/ Pass air bags, power windows/ doors. Great gas mileage!

<img src="http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3135/0513071655zu6.jpg">

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I love Burlington!!

Nicole — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:42:29 GMT

The snow here sparkles like millions of tiny crystal. Being a native New Englander I have seen many winters but never one like this!! The snow capped Adirondack mounains overlooking Lake Champlain are breathtaking. The views here are paralyzing, the people are culturally diverse, the music scene is happening. I feel like I am in the Hippie mecca !

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Alice Neel

psy-acoustic — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:35:51 GMT

Who saw the New York Times review of Alice Neel? Vermonster Andrew Neel made it.

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Massage in Brattleboro will leave you in awe!

Irene — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:59:34 GMT

Located in the Beautiful Solar Hill Mansion on Western Ave. www.irenesynergymassage.com

Energetic & artful bodywork!

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anyone know of a sweet place to rent in southwestern VT??

brookeART — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:21:52 GMT

hi!
i live in pawlet right now but am on the move and looking for the perfect home for me (glassblowing, friendly, conscious, life-lovin, sort of new to vermont, artist) and JD (my well behaved and one of the most amazing dogs you'll ever meet austrailian sheppard).
just putting it out there. i've been in vermont since october and have a great job in west pawlet- i just need some new digs.
help me ask around, y'all!!
THANKS!
love and gratitude,
brooke

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The Second Vermont Republic

Patrick — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:32:03 GMT

Care to secede? Join the movement on tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/2vtr

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Cindy Sheehan in Vermont March 2,3,4th

fixit — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:34:00 GMT

Just got this email from a friend:

As you know, the VT State Legislature recently passed a resolution calling on the US Government to bring the troops home now from Iraq. Now David Zuckerman (P), Burlington, has sponsored a resolution to impeach Bush. Simultaneously, some VT towns are bringing up resolutions to favor impeachment at Town Meetings, some formally, and others in the “other business” section of the agenda, because some select boards have not allowed this item to be warned. If you would like more information about how to bring this up at your town meeting, please contact Dan DeWalt, Newfane selectman, at patrioticresponse@...
Cindy Sheehan of Gold Star Families for Peace, whose son was killed in Iraq, will be speaking in favor of impeachment around Vermont. You may remember her as the woman who camped in front of Bush´s Texas home asking to meet with him so he could tell her what noble cause he had sent her son to die for. She will be joined by others (see below).

These events make up a ten-town, three-day "Town Meeting Democracy Tour," on which
she will be joined by Iraq War veterans Matt Howard and Drew Cameron,
author John Nichols, and Newfane VT citizen Dan DeWalt.
The tour is designed to raise awareness of the rapidly spreading movement to pass resolutions at
Vermont town meetings in favor of impeachment and supporting the troops
by bringing them home now.

Saturday March 3rd, 6:30pm
Castleton State College, Fine Arts Center Auditorium
With John Nichols (formerly of The Nation) and Dan Dewalt (Newfane Selectman)
Free and Open to the Public
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Sunday March 4th, 9:30am- 10:15am
Rutland UU church, West Street, Rutland
Cindy Sheehan will briefly speak and take questions.
All are invited and welcome to stay for church services at 10:30.
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Sunday March 4th at 2:30 pm
Springfield Unitarian Universalist Church on Fairground Road, behind Riverside Middle School.
Cindy Sheehan will briefly speak and take questions.
The event, sponsored by the Springfield Peace and Justice Group,
is free and open to the public.

Here's a quick article about her and the events:
http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070223/NEWS01/702230357/1002/NEWS01

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Doula Trainings

demetria — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:22:25 GMT

Birth Arts Doula Training
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: $350.00
Presenter: Demetria Clark
To Register: Contact HEAVEN www.heaven-nbpt.com or call 978-462-5454

What does the workshop include?
Complete doula training. We will cover pregnancy support, labor support techniques, holistic health, anatomy, psychological care in birth and so much more. You will learn what it takes to support all kinds of women. You will also get a chance to explore your beliefs about birth and doula work.

Support techniques, like massage, aromatherapy, flower essences, rebozo, visualization and so much more are taught to students. Students will also learn about breastfeeding, mother care and birth in various birth settings.
Birth Arts Course Manual– This manual covers all of the class room work. This manual is over 350 pages.

What does Birth Arts Offer that is so special?
We like to think that Birth Arts is offering students didactic, experiential, and diverse educational experience. We offer students an opportunity to experience education in a deeply personalized and specialized manner. Our educational approach is unique in the doula world and we want to share this with you. When receiving an education from Birth Arts expect to be challenged heart, mind and spirit. We work with students exploring issues that affect birth, affect, education and practice style and hope to train doulas who are comfortable with their role in the doula world.

Please include for info go to www.birtharts.com

The price includes two days of training, Sat. Jan. 27th and Sun. Jan. 28th, continued mentorship, extensive student support and the price is all inclusive, no hidden fees.

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What does it cost to heat a Vermont home?

heidik — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:30:54 GMT

We currently rent and have our heat included in the rent. We are considering buying a home and are trying to get a realistic idea of what it would cost monthly to own our own home. Please chime in with what it costs to heat your home through the winter. Most likely we're looking at forced air and oil combination, but I'm curious about how many cords of wood wood users go through and what a cord costs. Any ino. is appreciated! Thanks

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WVO/SVO Conversion

Meredith — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:04:20 GMT

Hello!
Does anyone in Vermont know more about converting a diesel engine to run properly on WVO or SVO in any weather...particularly cold-as vermont weather? would anyone know where i could get some help installing a kit and how much it would cost? cause i really want to but i know not much about cars.

thanks everybody!

-meredith

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Brattleboro work exchange for Goddess Camp Sept. 8-10

jeanne-marie — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:47:15 GMT

If you or one or more of your loved ones (including your children) are interested in attending Goddess Camp, we have work exchange opportunities.

http://empowerment-arts.org/goddess-camp.html

Aside from the childcare, none of these work exchanges interferes with the opportunity to participate in all activities. I am hoping that fathers and husbands will support their goddesses by doing childcare/activities.

Materials' fees must be paid in full by all participants (which is $5 - $20 for the weekend depending on the classes in which you participate) and reduced meal cost per person is $3 - $5 per meal ($3 for breakfast and $5 for lunch or dinner). Other than that, we will come up with a fair agreement for work-exchange, while they last. To assure your commitment, you must pay the materials and meal costs in advance. Check with me directly about how to do this.

I have grouped together work-exchange opportunities in the file below. However, feel free to mix and match different categories if you don't want to do the full category. Also, aside from doing full work-exchange, we can make arrangements to reduce the cost of your camp if you just want to do a partial work-exchange or if a full exchange is not available. The exchange rate is $10 / hour.

http://empowerment-arts.org/work-exchange-schedule.pdf

Dance & Play,
Jeanne Marie

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Trapeze in VT

Passion_Flower — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:10:27 GMT

If you are interested in trapeze you are so lucky to be very near to a great rig! in Brattleboro

www.nimblearts.org

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Abandoned Places

crazednymph — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:10:47 GMT

I was given a task to do, its to take pictures of abandoned places and since I will be up there in about 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone knows of any good, erie, abandoned farmhouses, houses etc, in or around pittsfield, stockbridge, rutland or the surrounding areas....Would be very helpfull

thanks
Jillian

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It's about time

crazednymph — Sun, 21 May 2006 16:33:58 GMT

So many things have been keeping me from getting my but up ther, but finally...vacation days I can use at work...wooohooo...Im comming up the weekend of the 23rd in June, then the thrid weekend of August. I am trying to go up to Hope Cemetery to snap some pictures. Does anyone know where in Barre it is???

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Dyed in Vermont Tie-Dyes Introduction

Richard — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:22:23 GMT

Hello,

I just joined this tribe and want to introduce myself and my company. I'm Richard Rogers. I've been tie-dyeing since 1978 and my company is Dyed in Vermont Tie-Dyes. I've added some photos to my photo album that you can check out and comment on.

You might also want to check out my web site at http://www.tie-dyes.com. You'll find my award winning tie-dye site, and a link to my new TieDyeBazaar which has over 800 individually photographed and priced items in 45 categories to date, and they're all in stock ready to ship. Everything from baby clothes to Dr.Coats--it's my clearance site and more.

NOW you can also visit my Cafepress store at http://www.cafepress.com/tiedyes which has many products with tie-dye images on them --here are a few of the products you'll find there-- buttons, stickers, magnets, mouse pads, clocks, shirts, posters, coffee mugs and tile coasters.

You can find my Dyed in Vermont weblog at http://dyedinvt.livejournal.com/

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Considering a move to Burlington ...

Mon, 02 Jan 2006 03:46:39 GMT

Hi all!

I am a native born resident of Massachusetts (they sometimes call us "Massholes") and lived in Seattle for 9 years in the 90's ... I miss it a lot but what I really miss is how beautiful it was, primrarily within view of mountains and near so much water.

I have read that Burlington is similar in scenery to Seattle and I'd like to continue living in Massachusetts, but am considering a move away from Boston at some point because it is insanely expensive and competitive to the point of lunacy in trying to get a good job.

Can anybody speak to what life is like in Burlington for somebody single in their early 40's? (I'm 39 now but wouldn't be moving for a few years).

I've got a diversity of interests (see my tribe affiliations for a general picture) and though I'm not particularly "outdoorsy", I think natural beauty in the landscape is pretty important.

Any feedback will be welcomed.

Thanks!

Laurie_Belle

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Wedding Chapels

crazednymph — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:54:31 GMT

So. I am planning to have my wedding next October and I what would be a better place then vermont? The only problem is where to have it. I wanted to have it ouside, but my parents and grandparents would rather me have it in a church. Now...Im pagan, and catholisism doesnt sit well with me. Sure I want to respect them, but its my wedding.
Now the question...a friend of mine brought up to find a Unitarian Church or chapel....the only thing is, I dont know exactly what unitarian is....would they accept a pagan getting married in there churchDo they have non denominational ministers or do I have to bring my own....and I dont know where to find answers to these questions...so can anyone help me here?

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Rookie Dreaded Black Fly Question

heidik — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:59:56 GMT

Okay, so in California we don't have black flies and in Santa Cruz we have few mosquitoes, so I need help. A few days after moving here my lymph nodes and glands got really swollen and tender and the areas behind my ears hurt and were a bit itchy, though there were no bites in that area. I did have plenty of mosquitoe and black fly bites though especially at the base of the hairline on my neck. (My 8 year old daughter had the exact same symptoms.)

The glands returned to normalcy and all was fine. This morning they are swollen and hurting again. I got bit last night by probably black flies, but could be mosquitoes. Are my sypmtoms related to that? Is this just a green-horn reaction and as I've lived here longer it will get better? Anyone ever heard of swollen glands as a "normal" reaction to insect bites or is this something totally different going on with me?

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coolest village in Vermont?

julia — Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:12 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to drum up some interest in our little village. It's the village of Jamaica, Vermont located in a mountain river valley full of butterflies, rivers and waterfalls.
For such a remote and exotic place it is just 2 1/2 hours from my old neighborhood of Harvard Square in Cambridge. And 3hrs 40 minutes to my friend's house in Brooklyn!
We are selling our place and the more we look for places in our new destination-the more sad we become. This really is a special place and worth the trip up just to see that there are still places in this country that make sense. It's rural and many of the village small business owners here are, well, remember Mrs Olsen on 'Little House on the Prairie'? Mrs Crabitz on 'Bewitched'? Like that...but there is another air about the place-a heavenly one that is unmistakably, undeniably, the little village in the jungle air that is becoming more and more impossible to find.
I speak this way-s- melodramatically, because as I said, we just started looking for properties in Brattleboro and Guilford and it seems 2-3 bedrooms houses made of damp cardboard with a river running through it(the house!!!) for soooo much money.
Our house is an amazing old 1814 hotel in the center of the village of Jamaica. It has a historic pub, ball room, 10 bedrooms, the best front porch in all of Vermont, a bamboo floored retail shop--a tea room and owners unit----and it is well under $500,000.00. It's 485,000. and we have a way of life here like no other.
We run our internet catalog, a non-profit organization, vacation rentals and our retail shop from this grand 6,800 square space-
So, taking a que from the wise person who once said, "You can go to the ocean with a teaspoon, or; You can go to the ocean with a teacup..." we are trying to spread word of our house throughout the creative community. The restaurant kitchen is huge and it even has a huge gas charcoal grill and a ten burner, double oven stove and a walk in fridge!!!
So pass the word around and fingers crossed, someone will find this piece of heaven.

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Bennington info?

Sun, 07 Nov 2004 03:59:20 GMT

Hello! I've lived most of my life in Los Angeles and it's time to go! My husband, 8 year old son, black cat, pug and I will be moving to the Bennington area. We're looking for a college town that's great to raise a kid in & isn't extremely conservative.

Can you guys tell me about Bennington? We're hip parents, writers/artists/animal lovers/freaks. :D

Thanks!
-Cat

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Which cellular companies provide service in Vermont?

heidik — Fri, 12 May 2006 19:37:30 GMT

We're currently on the west coast, but moving to Putney. We're having a hard time find a cell phone company that claims to get reception in the Putney area. What do you suggest?

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Brokeback Mountain In Vermont

John — Thu, 04 May 2006 14:28:36 GMT

If you haven't already heard about Brokeback Mountain In Vermont, come and see what we are all about.

http://www.brokebackmountainvermont.com

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Urban Exploration

arthemys — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:53:17 GMT

Are there any serious individuals up here in chilly VT, that might be interested in some UE? My friends and I recently started becoming serious and have a site put together for just such a group. http://www.neueu.org/

Just thought I'd poke my head in here and see if anyone shared the same thoughts.

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New to Vermont

philly_newman — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:46:39 GMT

Howdy,

I will be moving to Vermont in about a month from now. I'm gonna be working as a park ranger at Mt. Philo in Charlotte and living in Ferrisburg. I'm looking for some like-mind people to hang out with. Hit up some shows in Burlington and elsewhere. I'm into the jamband scene, Umphreys, Cheese, Phish, GD, RAQ, Kimock and old school music like Zappa, Clapton, CSNY, etc.
Also I'm looking for some people to play disc golf. I like to get out a few time a week to play. I'm looking to make a few more friends up there to make this a fantastic summer! Hit me up if you wanna hang out! Peace, Newman

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AIDS work/Nonprofit work in VT?

moonwrangler — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:41:21 GMT

Okay, so I'm asking for my brother, not me.

He's currently in Kenya till October, working as a missionary and caseworker at an orphanage and school for HIV+ children. He has BA in English, but almost all of his relevant work has been for non-profits, particularly youth work and working with children with ED. However, his main passion is for working with HIV/AIDS related issues and advocacy. We both grew up in Vermont and lived there for 21 years. I live in Austin, TX, he lives with my family in CT. He has a very strong desire to live either in Burlington or down in Brattleboro. Does anyone know about any AIDS work org's/advocacy centers/outreach type programs in either Burlington or Brattleboro, or maybe even Montpelier?

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Cable TV

Amberian — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:39:38 GMT

Hey, can anyone make a suggestion for a Cable company that supplies Barre?? I only want BASIC cable, my landlord wont let me get a dish, which is SOOOO much less expensive!! GRR.

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Snow situation

crazednymph — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 15:39:07 GMT

So I am comming up and going to be in the Rutland/mendon, then killington area..is ther a lot of snow?? Please say yes??? I lovem the snow..

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congrats on the gold metal

psy-acoustic — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 06:31:16 GMT

vermonster Hannah Teter wins the female half pipe at torino olympics

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Apartments

Amberian — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 17:43:58 GMT

Hey, Im looking for a one bedroom apartment in the $500-$600 a month range, including utilities would be wonderful. Montpelier, Barre, Waterbury, Johnson or Jeffersonville would be the best places... if anyone comes across anything, let me know please!!!! We have a cat, but have made arrangements in case we cant take him. Our target move in date is the first week of February.

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Brattelboro question

heidik — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 02:55:43 GMT

We're considering moving to Brattleboro and would like to know a few things. We are in our 30s and have two young children. I hope to finish my B.A. soon, so I need to be near a college. How are the public schools (for my kids)? I know it's a small town, but is there enough going on to make friends and have a coffee shop or two to hang-out in. Would I find people who I could talk literature with, and I'm not talking about Oprah's book-club here? Is there housing readily available? How's the job market? And most of all is there a college nearby that is in Vermont so I wouldn't have to pay out-of-state tuition?

I know I've asked a lot, so just answer what you feel like. I appreciate any input. Thanks!

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When will it snow?

heidik — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 21:37:08 GMT

We're coming to visit the first week of December and my kids are really hoping there will be some snow. What do you think? Likely or unlikely?

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Circus Smirkus

Amberian — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:47:28 GMT

Hey everyone!!! Check out Circus Smirkus this year! My friend is training the donkeys for the Pinnochio themed show, its gonna be great! The tour kicks off June 26th in Greensboro!!!!!!!!!!!

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room for rent in Brattleboro????

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:01:35 GMT

Does anyone know of any rooms for rent in the town of Brattleboro - I am looking for something short term (a month or so). I know it's probably a long shot.

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WEQX 102.7 FM

Fri, 20 May 2005 15:24:40 GMT

www.weqx.com
click on jocks
see CAT!

Sorry for the lame plug, but it's VT related, right? :)
-Cat

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Looking for Diane Rose,from vermont 1975?,cardiff,calif,Santa Rosa??

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 05:14:27 GMT

Looking for a friend I miss.her mother lived in dayton,Ohio.&she lived somewhere in Vermont w/ afreind who passed away from leukemia.

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Screen Printing t-shirts in VT

Fri, 13 May 2005 00:24:53 GMT

Hi, Im moving back to VT this summer and Im planning to start a screen printing gig using my own designs on t-shirts. Ive gotten some advice from the Crafty Vixens but since Im here in SF now I need advice on where to get supplies, book recommendations, and tips in general.

thanks

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Montpelier? Burlington?

woodstock-ross — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 22:41:12 GMT

Hi all,
I'm planning on driving up from NJ to visit the NECI in Montpelier and I need some info on the area (Nightlife, papers to check out for apartments, coffeehouses and clubs, etc.)

Thanks and hopefully see some of you soon,
Woodstock

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Jobs

Amberian — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 01:05:47 GMT

Hey, Im going to be in Vermont for 2 weeks (Feb 28th- March 12th) Anyone got any work I can do for them while Im there? Babysitting, Shoveling, House Cleaning, Organizing? Anything you need done, let me know. I just need something to keep a bit of income while Im away from work.

Ill also be looking for something for the summer, starting in May, until August. Let me know if you have any ideas!!!

I love kids... that would be the best bet... Summer camps or babysitting... :-)

Email me at onyx-twilight@care2.com or just reply here!

(Jeff will need something as well for the 2 weeks. Hes a young, strapping lad :-D He can handle lots of roof shoveling and the like)

Thanks!!

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Apartments near Trapp Family Lodge?

Amberian — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:56:20 GMT

Jeff and I are planning on moving back to VT for the summer, hes got a waiting job at the Tea Room at Trapps. Anyone have any suggestions for places to find a one or two bedroom apartment for cheap? My aunt suggested Jefferson (I THINK thats what she said) and she thinks that we should move to Enosburgh Falls to be closer to her... lol. Anyway... what we are looking for is:

1) Something inexpensive
2) 1/2 hour or less away from Trapps
3) 1 or 2 bedrooms
4) We will need to rent from the beginning of May til the end of August
5) Ill need to find a job in the area as well... suggestions would be nice (Childcare is my forte)
6) We will need parking spots for 2 cars...
7) Pets would be nice to have but not a necissity... We dnt have any at the moment.
8) What goes on there? Fun stuff? How close is good shopping (Malls and all that) What about tourist type things... will there be tons of annoying tourists running around?
9) Hows the crime levels in the area?

(Well, Im not very good at this... I guess Ill just leave it at Let me know what you know!!!!)

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New Burlington online community

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 18:08:19 GMT

Just FYI, the Craigslist community for Burlington is now open... I used to use CL all the time when I lived in DC and had been missing it thoroughly. Hope it can get off the ground!

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Greetings to Burlington

astridb — Fri, 31 Dec 2004 10:53:52 GMT

Can´t forget ma great year living in Underhill and driving all free timr to Burlington to visit my friends. Is the Muddy Waters Cafe still at his place? Is there still so much nice Music and Festivals there? Was there 1994/95 an never made it back. It´s just so many places on earth to travel too. Greetings to you...
Love to come back on time, visiting my friends there.

Love AstridB from Hamburg/germany

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cabin fever

Eos — Sat, 22 Jan 2005 13:03:43 GMT

I've lived in VT for 27 years and I don't know how I made it through the winters. I am not a winter sports person It's -20 at the moment, I am alone and lonely. Man, if suicide was an option it would be looking pretty inviting. Gotta get me some antidepressants and sit in front of my "happy light"

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who here knows gamal?

psy-acoustic — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 21:41:27 GMT

I know this guy Gamal in Waitsfield and he seems pretty popular. Does anyone here know him?

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Many towns of VT

Josh — Fri, 20 Aug 2004 21:30:11 GMT

Howdy all, let me start with a bit of an intro as this is my first topic here! I'm Josh, and not from VT...yet. I spent my childhood in MA, lived in NH from 11-21, then moved to where I am now which is Asheville, NC. Which is a pretty cool town so if you've never been, make a trip to it sometime, you'll like it. Probably =)

Anyhow, My girlfriend and I are planning on moving back to the North East and are planning on looking at several towns in VT: Middlebury, Brattleboro, Rutland, Johnson, Burlington. We are looking for somewhere safe, pretty, and not so far off the beaten path that a job will be hard to find. Also close to a community college would be preferable. So far I think middlebury is the favorite to us. Any of you who know the state better than we have any insight into this? Any info anyone could offer would be great! looking forward to your responses, and to making friends with my future neighbors.

Take Care.

Josh

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VT RUMORS

RC-20 Ranger — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:58:25 GMT

I dunno
no one talks in here

I'm staring one. I heard that Higher Ground was moving into the KMart strip mall on the 7. Anyone heard this?

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Looking for Diane Rose,from vermont 1975?,cardiff,calif,Santa Rosa??

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 05:14:08 GMT

Looking for a friend I miss.her mother lived in dayton,Ohio.&she lived somewhere in Vermont w/ afreind who passed away from leukemia.

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Getaway weekend!

Amberian — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 16:18:06 GMT

My guy and I are headed back to VT to visit our parents and whatnot... Im planning on stealing him away on sunday (The 10th of October) and Im going to take him along on a real tourist-y type leaf peaper experience!

So far Ive decided that I want to take him apple picking (Champlain Orchards, unless anyone can suggest something better), then off to the Revolutionary War Museum in Orwell, then on a hike somewhere... This is where I need suggestions. Where should I take him hiking. After the hike Im taking him to my favorite place, The Dog Team Tavern. So it would need to be close to that. I was also thinking a corn field maze would be fun, the one at the teddy bear company...

Input would be great!

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High speed internet in BTV?

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:06:22 GMT

Hello tribesmates,

I'm about to move to the Burlington area (Charlotte, to be specific) and am having a bit of trouble figuring out what my high-speed internet options will be. Anyone here care to share who your provider is and how happy are you with them?

Thanks in advance!
joe

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Damien Rice

Emily — Fri, 16 Apr 2004 19:33:21 GMT

Anyone going to see Damien Rice at Higher Ground next Tuesday?

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brattleboro

Amberian — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:38:37 GMT

I was just wondering if anyone knew how far it is from Bangor Maine to Brattleboro, Vermont... Headed back to my State for the weekend and I need to know how much time to allow for the driving end of it!

Amber

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Need Apartment or some roommates

Omar — Sun, 11 Jul 2004 18:39:57 GMT

Whatup Folks,

I need some roommates or a new place to live. I live in Grand Isle in a 4 bedroom house. The views are beautiful!!!!!! But I need help with the rent. I have three empty rooms, anyone interested? This place has a fire place and a huge living room. I think this was a Bed & Breakfast a while ago. If no takers someone please point me to some nice places. Thanks.

O

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VT Hip Hop

RC-20 Ranger — Thu, 29 Jan 2004 16:06:59 GMT

r there any turntablists from VT around who wanna crew up?

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Hi Vermont Folks

kelli — Sat, 15 May 2004 04:44:01 GMT

Ok...this will sound really silly. I have decided to move and I have narrowed down my search of where to go to a few choice places.

I would love to hear the pros of Vermont from some locals...and any reasons why I should cross it off my list. lol!!! ;)

Thanks!

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Snowboard

Amberian — Wed, 26 May 2004 15:23:24 GMT

Anybody want to buy a snowboard? Im moving to Maine (Monday!!! 5 Days! YIKES!) And I cant bring my beloved snowboard with me, no room in the apartment, ya know? So... Im trying to find a good home for it... *sniff*

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Bennington?

Tue, 04 May 2004 16:08:03 GMT

Anyone here from Bennington?

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Apartment Search

Nyree — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:52:51 GMT

Hi,

My husband and I are leaving Miami, Florida to move to Burlington, Vermont. I have found it very hard to get apartment info, can anyone help me?

Really interested in a pet friendly community.

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Help me please! :)

Amberian — Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:57:30 GMT

OK, when I was younger I used to watch "The Frog Prince" starring Helen Hunt and Aileen Quinn. When I moved 6 years ago my copy of the tape was smashed by the stupid moving van grr. I was wondering if any of you know where I could get a copy of the movie, I would be EVER SO GRATEFUL if you could point me in the right direction! Thanks!!

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Champlain college

Nathan — Sat, 13 Mar 2004 06:32:12 GMT

Hey guys, im really interested in cybercrime forensics at champlain college....anyone attend or know anything about it? I was lookin for some first hand opinions....but i really couldent find any.

Thanks a bunch!

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Winter fun.

Paul — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 03:39:28 GMT

What are your favorite things to do during the cold months?
(Besides the usual skiing, snowboarding, etc.)

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VTer :)

Amberian — Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:18:11 GMT

Hey, Im a Vermonter and I am looking for people to chat with and what-not. Hope to hear from people soon!!

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open invite: this weekend

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:44:32 GMT

Dear Fans of Vermont, and Vermonters,

We'll be hanging out in Topsham this holiday weekend doing nothing but eating food, watching movies and stoking the fire. If anyone wants to stop in, feel free. We live in a little house in a big field in a small town. For more info: http://www.jessamyn.com/me/visit.html

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single digits!

Sun, 09 Nov 2003 00:48:54 GMT

it's about 17 degrees here at Chez Odd this evening and shoudl be plummeting into the single digits. We've been splitting firewood, making soup, and meeting more neighbors [you never know who you are going to need to move in with if the power is off for more than half a day]. We had snow this morning, second time this year so far. How is everyone else grappling with the impending ice lockdown?

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Fall

Karl — Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:41:34 GMT

So here I am, living in Baltimore, and they don't have fall colors the way Vermont does. How is the season so far? Is it peaking yet? Has there been a good frost yet? The definition of the seasons is something that I miss alot. Help an ex-pat out?

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