mreaves

Ah, mountain weather. Cloudy here in Montpelier but no drizzle. 67°

It is the same with ATVs and sleds. When I found the used sled I bought this past February, I jumped on it immediately. By the time I got there to look at it, the guy told me he had 8 or 9 other calls after me and several asking that he call them if I ended up not buying it. I had earlier lost out on a deal when a guy had two to sell and the first person to come and look bought both. They try and steer you towards their financing but I don't think they can require you to use it though, can they? If they give you a better price by using it, take it and then re-finance with your preferred lender. I've done that before.

To be fair, that's the way it should work with outside financing. I've always wanted to be able to deal with my credit union and be able to just take the money in cash and plop down on the dealer's desk. I don't think the have the right to refuse "outside" financing anyway.

Dealers feel like they have the upper hand right now and their profits seem to indicate that they are correct. I'm not sure how many hoops they will jump through to get you to buy, it's not like they have a ton of inventory on the lot right now. It may not be the best time to buy a car, if you don't absolutely have to, https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35695042/car-sales-tanked-in-2020-but-dealerships-had-their-most-profitable-year-ever/ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/is-now-the-time-to-buy-sell-or-trade-in-a-used-car/

.67 here. Nice thunder and lightning but no wind to speak of.

Lol. Have you ever been to a pga event? Have you ever known anybody who was a local hotshot shooting in the 60’s who then tried to make it on any tour? I’ve known a couple of guys that have come back with their tail between their legs. There is a difference between a very good golfer and those who can make it as a touring pro. There are a ton of guys that can shoot 67 but to survive on tour is a different animal. Start with the game and then look at mental toughness. That was Tiger’s biggest advantage. I was always impressed with the way he would grind to make the cut during weeks when he didn’t have his A game and then somehow end up in the top 10.

I’ll admit, I didn’t know his name but instantly know the face.

That’s still slightly droughty by SNE standards.

No wind here. Pretty good light show and decent rain. Over half an inch in about 30 minutes. Pretty much garden variety.

We were golfing in Northfield and could tell it was pretty strong two ridges west. We finished up just as it was starting to rumble. It seemed to thunder for a couple of minutes straight at a time.

Air Quality Alerts for all of VT and northern NY

If you're gonna go, go big!

Luckily is has pretty much stayed away from me and we actually saw some sunny breaks

I would love to do that. About 15 years ago, my brother lived in the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta and he asked if I wanted to come down and volunteer for the Tour Championship since the neighborhood association provided volunteers and he could get me on the list. I really wish I had taken him up on it. Stupid work, family and life obligations got in the way.

Grrrrr. Every time I think about heading over to the course to play 9, the misery mist starts up.

And don’t forget December.

Stopped here. 1.41” today and .69” yesterday. Still feels like a desert compared to SNE.

Morikawa is locked in. Oostie almost holes out for eagle while Morikawa unexpectedly leaves his approach short, then steps up and sinks a 25’ putt for birdie. Anything can happen on the last 3 holes but it looks like it’s over.

Yeah, it’s been pretty consistent here too. It doesn’t do much for motivation, I need to run to the grocery store and just haven’t been able to muster the energy to go out in the rain. Maybe I’ll be able to get 9 holes in this evening.

I think it’ll be close.

At least with the rainy day I don’t feel guilty about laying on the couch watching the final round of the Open.

1.19 here since midnight and .69 yesterday. Didn’t DIT say something about making a run for 20” early in the month? Who knew that would be possible?

.26” so far. Heading up to Williston and it looks like it hasn’t rained much past Montpelier.

Some drama building today as the leaders come down the stretch. I don’t necessarily have a favorite, the only thing I want is no run away blow outs. I want excitement coming down the stretch.

Yikes. Local news just bullseyed us for 3” of rain Saturday through Sunday. Looks like all outdoor activities will need to be done by Saturday afternoon.