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Gotta love those maps from various news outlets. I know it's not in their forecast territory, but the SW NH section is listed as "Up to 2" and the forecast for that area (the Monadnocks) is for 6-9". We already have close to 1" on the ground here at 9pm.

Northfield Mountain in Northfield, MA is great for a half day or more. Lots of trails, a mid mountain hot chocolate stop, groomed classic and skate tracks, and ski/snowshoe rentals if you need them. Currently their trail conditions report lists the area as CLOSED but this should change after...

I was looking at a Subaru but ended up getting a 2010 Dodge Journey. Got the AWD SXT with a V6 and 6-speed autostick and seating for 5. Lots of room, awesome storage cubbies to keep your gear out of sight, roof rack, sat radio, power inverter, high safety ratings, and nicely equipped and tons...

Oh man, don't tell my 3 y/o daughter that! She LOVES chocolate so much she'll have us spending every weekend up north trying to run into you three. Wait a minute, I don't really see a down side to this.....

They aren't THAT bad. I have a pair and they work fine for lowland walks on smooth trail. I originally bought them in a semi-emergency a couple of years ago because I was tired of falling on my arse while working outside at work and that was all the local stores had (I didn't want to wait 4-7...

The company I work for does work ALL OVER New England, and I must say I've been impressed with Verizon's coverage north of the Whites and in some parts of Maine. Spotty like you said, but considering how remote the area is I was expecting nothing at all.

I have Verizon and have been very happy with the service throughout New England. Stay away from the Casio branded "ruggedized" phones. They are nearly indestructible and while many would see this as a plus, for me it is not. It makes it a lot harder for me to get a new one. And why do I need...

If it were me, I'd take the Madison Gulf Trail from the auto road over to the Great Gulf Trail and then out from there. Looking at the map, I don't think it saves any distance but it's better than road-walking Rt. 16, IMO. It's been a while but I don't recall it being anything difficult to...

Unfortunately the only hiking I get to do lately is around a quarry so the best I can do is a hot-mix asphalt plant at daybreak. Shot with a Nikon D50 on Auto - sometimes you get lucky then you pull the trigger.

Very nice! I like improvements that pay for themselves. I thought your previous data "from memory" was flawed. I started covering the second floor windows with shrinkable plastic and it made a noticeable difference in comfort, so your windows and insulation HAD to make a difference that you...

I'm close too, but need to find an extra 3" in the legs.

He also wrote an excellent article somewhere on cornering at speed on descents using "counter steering". IIRC it involved putting pressure on your inside hand and keeping your upper body more upright through the turn, using leverage on the bike to "carve" a turn like a skier would do, versus...

Inflating to the appropriate pressure is also a must. The higher the better. I forget what I used to inflate to but I think it was at least 90 psi, and probably more like 100. You lose some comfort but flats are greatly reduced and there's the benefit of less rolling resistance. Also make...

Okay, that's what I have but didn't know if the better filters were marked in some fashion to delineate minimum or maximum effect. And yes, the ring the filter mounts to rotates during focus. Thanks for reminding me to check my filter after focusing. Now I just have to go out and play with it.

Haven't ridden in a while. Road: Used to own a Cannondale 700r (circa 1992, that my dad bought for me when I turned 14 or 15 at O'Neals bike shop in Worcester. 14 speed, base level Shimano components and Look pedals. Upgraded the down-tube levers to a set of Shimano 105 combo levers after a...

While we're on the subject, what's a good polarizer filter to use for just recreational shooting with a Nikon D50 and a kit lens (30-55mm) or my 55-200 VR zoom? Can someone provide a link to one? I have a cheap-o sunpak filter that I bought on a lark at Circuit City before they went under, but...

I thought of this too but didn't want to drift the thread any more than it has - But since you brought up the subject and it appears we're well past that point anyway.... I suffered from this problem in my late teens early 20s. My dad bought me the bike when I was 15, a very comfortable...

BEST response in the whole thread! :p

Tyler Hamilton broke his collarbone in a crash in the 2002 Tour of Italy, an injury that knocks most riders out of the Tour even with the aid of illegal performance enhancing drugs (There's doping in cycling??? :rolleyes: ). But Hamilton rode, and rode well enough to take second place. And...

But did anyone witness? I smell a hoax....... :p Awesome job Team Shake and Bake! :D