Snow Pole Road Markers ????

[crazyal]

We were in Vermont about 6,7 weeks ago looking at homes (3 in Corinth, one in Plainfield NH) One Corinth house was great and the price was right, but our decision was...find a job then move...or move and find a job. We also decided to wait until Spring 2013. But this company called, phone inteview went good and they invited me up for an onsite. Nice thing is, they're paying for the trip.

As far as real estate, my search criteria was between 150K and 250K and 5 acres minimum. I got over 500 hits so I do know there are properties available. Barring any major health issues, I've got another 10 years work life in me before I retire completely...maybe not even then. I do want to ensure we can have a decent life after I retire, so I'm not looking for a mansion. A pole building would be nice though!

WRJ is a very pretty part of the state. I have a brother in law that lives down in Randolph. I hope you like the country because you will be in the sticks, lol. But you'll also be a couple of hours from Nashua. Because NH has no sales tax all the people from Mass cross over to shop making Nashua a shopping mecca.

 

[94BULLITT]

Here are some Gordon, they are more than the ones you found. They do show them being bent.

 

[Buckgnarly]

We were in Vermont about 6,7 weeks ago looking at homes (3 in Corinth, one in Plainfield NH) One Corinth house was great and the price was right, but our decision was...find a job then move...or move and find a job. We also decided to wait until Spring 2013. But this company called, phone inteview went good and they invited me up for an onsite. Nice thing is, they're paying for the trip.

As far as real estate, my search criteria was between 150K and 250K and 5 acres minimum. I got over 500 hits so I do know there are properties available. Barring any major health issues, I've got another 10 years work life in me before I retire completely...maybe not even then. I do want to ensure we can have a decent life after I retire, so I'm not looking for a mansion. A pole building would be nice though!

Corinth is about 10 min from my house....you can EASILY get 5 acres for that price range in that area! PM me if you need any info for that area!

 

[JJZ 109]

I am getting my roads ready for winter. I have always used sappling sticks for plowing markers. It is kind of a pain cutting and sharpening them. I use about 100. I saw these and wonder if anyone has used them and how they stand up to plowing abuse. They might be worth it if they last.

72" REFLECTIVE MARKER ORANGE

I liked the price on those much better than the 4' poles I got at Lowe's. Decided to order 10 of 'em. Then it came time to check out. Decided I didn't want to pay $19+ to ship $15 worth of poles.
Oh well, it was a nice idea while it lasted! :laughing:

 

[PineRidge]

I pound in short lengths of rebar 12" then slide a piece of 3/4" PVC roughly 48"over the rebar. If someone breaks a piece of PVC they don't bend the rebar and it's simple to put a new piece of PVC on. PVC is cheap and we normally spray the top 6" with a bright colored paint to make it stand out against the snow. I use 50' between markers.

 

[RoyJackson]

Corinth is about 10 min from my house....you can EASILY get 5 acres for that price range in that area! PM me if you need any info for that area!

I'll do that!!
And toyou, Gordon and Crazy Al...I'm looking forward to meeting all up you!!

 

[JJZ 109]

I pound in short lengths of rebar 12" then slide a piece of 3/4" PVC roughly 48"over the rebar. If someone breaks a piece of PVC they don't bend the rebar and it's simple to put a new piece of PVC on. PVC is cheap and we normally spray the top 6" with a bright colored paint to make it stand out against the snow. I use 50' between markers.

I like that idea also. No shipping, just a half mile trip to the local hardware store!

 

[Gordon Gould]

Here are some Gordon, they are more than the ones you found. They do show them being bent.

From their sales pitch they look very good. Thanks. I think I will try some of those this winter.

 

[Gordon Gould]

I'll do that!!
And toyou, Gordon and Crazy Al...I'm looking forward to meeting all up you!!

Like wise. If you find yourself around the St.J area let us know.

 

[Oaktree]

We are about 70 miles north of White River. If you work in that area you have a equal choice between VT and NH. Two very different states tax wise and polically. You might want to rent a while to get the lay of the land.

While I'm on the other side of the river from you, we've got to be pretty close to each other. Agree N.H. and Vt. are very different states! Vt. is rather socialist, N.H. (especially the north country) more libertarian. Whichever fits you better...

We were in Vermont about 6,7 weeks ago looking at homes (3 in Corinth, one in Plainfield NH) One Corinth house was great and the price was right, but our decision was...find a job then move...or move and find a job.
As far as real estate, my search criteria was between 150K and 250K and 5 acres minimum.

One of my sisters lives in Corinth, pretty country but quite a drive to anywhere...probably 1 1/2 hr drive to WRJ/Lebanon, 30+ min to Barre/Montpelier. Rt. 302 can be "interesting" in bad weather. A section of it going towards Wells River washed out in Hurricane Irene (it's been repaired), westbound towards Barre it's known to flood. You're also in a bit of a snow belt, you'll get 2-3X the snow there than even a few miles away. Lots of old, semi-overgrown farms in the area that can be had for a decent price.

 

[DKCDKC]

I always plowed my own mile-long drive and never needed markers because I know it so well. But twice we've had these monster snows - for Virginia - and I had to hire a plow. It was a not-good experience and damaged the road a bunch. Now it's marked. I bought cheap pvc-like 1/2 inch pipe on sale and cut it to 6 foot lengths. Went to Big Lots and bought a few rolls of reflective red tape and wrapped around the top of each marker. I use an old T-bar to punch a hole in the ground and stick in the pipe. Works like a charm and is done quickly. I put them 18 inches to the right of the edge of the gravel and have never had one knocked down or broken by plowing.

 

[Buckgnarly]

While I'm on the other side of the river, we've got to be pretty close to each other. Agree N.H. and Vt. are very different states!


One of my sisters lives in Corinth, pretty country but quite a drive to anywhere...probably 1 1/2 hr drive to WRJ. Rt. 302 can be "interesting" in bad weather. A section of it going towards Wells River washed out in Hurricane Irene (it's been repaired), westbound towards Barre it's known to flood. You're also in a bit of a snow belt, you'll get 2-3X the snow there than even a few miles away. Lots of old, semi-overgrown farms in the area that can be had for a decent price.

Nah, WRJ is under an hour easy, Burlington is even under 1.5 hrs, and the Barre section of 302 only floods over in cases of Irene type storms.......but you are spot on for the snow! Between Groton and Orange we can get absolutely dumped on, and I love it!

 

[RoyJackson]

Nah, WRJ is under an hour easy, Burlington is even under 1.5 hrs, and the Barre section of 302 only floods over in cases of Irene type storms.......but you are spot on for the snow! Between Groton and Orange we can get absolutely dumped on, and I love it!

Yeah, it took us about 45 minutes to get from Corinth to WRJ...not a bad ride at all except for one road. It had a street sign(!!!), but was nothing more then a logging road. I thought I was going to highcenter my F-150 4x4 a few places.
I'm not too worried about the snow. I have a 35 HP tractor with chains and I get out early enough to plow (I'd rather do it in smaller bites then a once time job after the snow).
My wife was raised in Plainfield VT, so she has a good idea of what to expect. So do I, actually. No doubt, the first year is going to be tough but we'll hack it.

 

[Gordon Gould]

While I'm on the other side of the river from you, we've got to be pretty close to each other. Agree N.H. and Vt. are very different states! Vt. is rather socialist, N.H. (especially the north country) more libertarian.

Unfortunately you are correct. That is, except the North East Kingdom. We still have a good deal of independent individualism here and don't fit in well with the rest of the state. Also with a small population don't have much say in Montpelier.

 

[RoyJackson]

Unfortunately you are correct. That is, except the North East Kingdom. We still have a good deal of independent individualism here and don't fit in well with the rest of the state. Also with a small population don't have much say in Montpelier.

And I'm very surprised how free VT's gun laws are (or have they changed?)

 

[Buckgnarly]

And I'm very surprised how free VT's gun laws are (or have they changed?)

Nope......still have arguably the best gun laws in the country, basically none!

the problem with VT is the people in Burlington outnumber the "normal" (i.e. non SUPER liberal) so their votes count. VT gets a bad rap from those cities and people, but beleive me, the Corinth and Topsham areas are NOTHING like the liberal "urban" areas of VT......with the NEK being even better in that regard!

VT may be considered liberal by many, but it certainly is not oppressive or a nanny state like CA, NJ, MA, etc......it's like Vegas where anything goes!