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Troddy Hits the Road

March 2nd, 2005

Trodvor 2000 writes:

Hey Sethacks,

Heading out to Stowe Vermont tomorrow. The problem is, I won't be doing any downhill skiing. Can you each provide me with detailed instructions on what sorts of things I can do in Stowe, sans skiing?

Also, I'm still insulted that Brother Steve didn't answer my last one. Therefore, I won't be bringing him an I (heart) Vermont T-Shirt and/or coffee mug. Also I hate him.

Cheers!

Trevor	Listen TRODVOR! Last time you were looking for advice on what to do while in Nova Scotia, now you want tips on apres-ski in Stowe, Vermont? Are you so independently wealthy that you can travel to all these exotic locations without even a thought about finances? Must be nice, spoiled rich asshole! I'm glad I got that out. Now, as for what to do in Stowe, I'm not too sure. I didn't even know what it was. I went down to my local library to get a copy of Stowe's local paper, and checked out their 'police blotter'. This might serve as a bit of a warning for you: Geneva Smedley, 21, of Barre, was charged by police on Feb. 12 with driving under the influence. A dog was impounded Feb. 14. Andrew Hahn of New York reported Feb. 14 that cross-country skis were stolen in Stowe. Police on Feb. 15 found a bicycle in Stowe. A dog was impounded Feb. 15. A dog was impounded Feb. 17. A dog was impounded Feb. 18. Robert Reid of Stowe reported Feb. 19 that someone ripped down an end at the base of a driveway. Apparently there are a lot of stray dogs in Stowe. You may want to make sure your shots are all up to date, and take an emergency rabies needle with you, just in case.
Steve	Brother Trod, Forgive my lack of advice on your last question, but here on terrestrial earth there are some more serious problems than what you're going to do in Stowe this weekend. Geez man... I mean, seriously. You know Trodvor, you really piss me off.
Paul	The greatest thing about any of these ski resort towns has to be the abundance of "ski bunnies". These beautiful creatures bundle up in all the layers that winter warrants but still remain scortching hot. The apres ski is much more popular than being on the actual hill. I recommend some hot rum infused cocoa while sitting by the fire with one of the many honeys to chose from. Also a word of warning. This happened to me 3 years ago in Banff. I was with friends at the bottom of the hill checking out all of the "scenery". We had all been commenting on the smoking hot ladies that were passing by when I saw, what seemed to me at the time, to be the hottest bunny of them all. She hadn't even turned around when I had nudged my buddy to make some rude comment. Just after I finished my inuendo, she turned around and I found out that the tight little ass that I was staring at was some DUDE. Damn, that sucked. A little bit of vomit came up into my mouth. So, the moral to the story is that make sure you know what is under all that thermal wear before you do anything you would regret.
Chris	Stowe. Majestic and Glorious. If you like the feeling of pure powder, soft like heaven, and white like virginal linens, as you cut lines down the face of some killer mountains on your Rossignols, then Stowe it is. Here are some more interesting facts about Stowe, Vermont that you probably didn't know. 1. Mission Impossible 2 was edited in Stowe. 2. Historically, Stowe is best known for it's re-animation of the living dead every 10 years. If you get a chance, check this out. 3. Howard Stowe, the founder of Stowe back in the quaker era, was a well known asshole. 4. Stowe has a bad sheriff. Sherrif Johnson. 5. Stowe has a great restuarant called "Wings and Things".

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