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Sunday, November 13. 2011

New England architecture: Another typical modest dwelling

A proto-bungalow, really. A happy family could have a fine life based in such a dwelling. That's all I need, but I'm not sure that Mrs. BD would agree. A little bit finer if they took the trouble to jack up that porch. This one is in Woodstock, VT (a village I am fond of, and not only for the skiing, and not to be confused with Woodstock, CT or the famous Woodstock, NY. The permanent population has not changed since 1859. Vermont is not about growth).

(Re cars in VT, Maine, and NH: Ever notice how the locals almost never have 4 WD in snow and mud country, but the summer folk and ski folk always do? You'd think that driving to the country is like Lewis and Clark.)

Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 04:20 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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It appears that there are 4 electric meters on the porch... another New England rental that probably would not pass a health inspection test.

#1 Rita Hanover on 2011-11-13 12:43 (Reply)

This house and the one on the left don't appear to have gutters. Is that a Vermont tradition? Or just tired of cleaning out the leaves every Fall?

#2 Bob in VA on 2011-11-13 14:16 (Reply)

No need for gutters if you have a dry basement. I ain't got no gutters.

#2.1 BD on 2011-11-13 15:03 (Reply)

4WD - we tend to think it is reserved for those who really need it. Those folks out in the rural areas, up the mountains, we see the point for them. For us, it would be pretending to be living a rougher life than we really are.

#3 Assistant VIllage Idiot (Link) on 2011-11-13 15:44 (Reply)

Every time i see a house crowded up against the street like that I think, "Those poor folks!" Probably kept widening the road until theres no front space left.

#4 bgarrett on 2011-11-13 21:15 (Reply)

4wd: better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. With my old nissan pickup, I need it to go anywhere in the snow and ice.

#5 model_1066 on 2011-11-14 01:19 (Reply)

They're not big on the whole sidewalk/curb/gutter thing, are they?

But looks like prime street hockey territory for the kids during winter.

#6 model_1066 on 2011-11-14 01:21 (Reply)

Not sure about the 4WD comment. I've heard the most commonly registered car in Vermont is a Subaru, all models which are AWD.

Though it is true the 4WD often just gets you stuck further out and deeper, if not used judiciously. And without good snow tires, nothing will get you around very well before the roads are plowed/salted/sanded.

#7 ruralcounsel on 2011-11-14 09:18 (Reply)

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