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Saturday, October 11th, 2008
9:00 pm [thornlizard]	Tattoos.. I'm new to Burlington, and I'm looking to get my first tattoo. :)  Anyone have a favorite shop/artist?  Any place I should definitely avoid? Thanks!! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
10:15 pm [chordoflife]	Volvo dealers in Burlington area (Btown, Williston, Essex, So. Burlington) My 91 Volvo wagon needs ABS brake work. I have had a few local recommendations, but want to shop around. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some NON-dealer Volvo mechanics who do good work for a fair price. I don't make a whole lot of money, so I would like to keep the costs down. P.S please include the price you paid and contact info for the mechanic if you can.. thanks! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
3:43 pm [claudiamercy]	carpooling to get chores done? I live in the Old North End, and pretty much for that and other reasons I don't have a car. Those of you who've ever been in the same boat know- not having a car and getting to shopping in this place is like, an all day event- waiting for the buses, schlepping whatever you can carry to the bus stop, waiting again... what takes a driver an hour or two to accomplish can last up to 5 or 6 hours for me. With gas prices what they are, I'd think carpooling would be an appealing thought anyway. I'd far rather toss a few bucks into someone's tank to get to Walmart or Cheese Traders than mess around doing the bus thing. So...whaddya say? Any takers for the occasional shopping trek? Other than gas money i can provide amusing convo and I burn a mean mix CD for roadtrip tunage to accompany you when you go further places w/o me. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
3:59 pm [dogfellatio]	Practice Space Hi All, Just checking to see if there are any musicians in this community who know where I could rent practice space for a three piece rock band? Nothing fancy, just enough sound protection to avoid a noise complaint. Thanks! (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, September 29th, 2008
11:39 am [thornlizard]	Car repairs! Hi everyone... I've been in Burlington for about a month now, and of course I need car repairs.  My car is currently at Handy's, where I'm being quoted aroun $1200-$1300, because I apparently need like an entire new exhaust system, and a tune up.  Any idea if I should just go ahead and trust Handy's?  I'm thinking of bringing it somewhere for a second opinion, but where should I go?  Thanks everyone! EDIT: Thanks all for your advice about handy's... turns out you were all right!  I ended up getting a second opinion, and I'm down to $700.  Boo to handy's! (10 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, September 28th, 2008
10:13 pm [redknot]	geekery I just moved to Burlington for grad school. Back home, my friends and I played a lot of board games (things like Settlers) and video games (things like Timesplitters or networked DS games). My classes are pretty outdoorsy and field-intensive, so I'd love to unwind with a bit of geeky gaming now and then. Are there any local regular nights for this kind of thing? Does anybody host one who wouldn't mind a wayward Canadian attending? (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, September 26th, 2008
7:29 pm [elle_powerlifts]	DON'T BE AT HOME ON A COLD, RAINY, LONELY VERMONT DAY/ NIGHT! GO TO THE "TENT" SALE AND FASHION SHOW IN WRJ TOMORROW (TODAY IF IT'S SATURDAY) GIT UP, GIT OUT, GIT IT! THE SALE MUST GO ON!! We’ve rented out the old ‘Coin Shop’ location, three doors down from Revolution and it is FILLED with unbelievable items ALL UNDER $20! There are $5, $10, $15 & $20 pieces of revolutionary goodness. And, half the 26 North Main Street store is also marked down 20-70%. Sushi & Music & Tarot are all still on and, of course – the fall fashion show is always on, even if not always on time… PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIP TOP CAFÉ DOORS OPEN AT 9pm FOR THE FASHION SHOW (Comment on this)
4:29 pm [twistpeach]	The Haunted Forest Yes, that's right. Scare kids for your community. Come be a part of Vermont's largest and longest-running Halloween event. The Haunted Forest is looking for volunteers. You can be a character, help out with concessions, parking, be on our tent crew, or just jump out and scare people silly. Want to see the show for free and get a free meal out of the deal? Volunteer to guide groups! Character scenes are only 2 minutes and 30 seconds long, so it's easy to act. You can volunteer any night you want, so there's no huge time commitment. Fill out an online volunteer form here. For more info: www.thehauntedforest.org or call Jana at (802) 238-0923 (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
2:12 am [neatburro]	haircut so, where's the best place in burlington for a man to get an affordable and good-looking haircut? (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
5:24 pm [elle_powerlifts]	REVOLUTION Mark your calendars, arrange your car pools, put your party pants on!   Revolution is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Parking Lot Party Tent Sale & Tip Top Couture #13! This epic production of parties takes place Saturday, September 27, 2008 Parking Lot Party: 10am-7pm @ Revolution 26 North Main Street , WRJ. Tip Top Couture Fall Fashion Extravaganza: 9pm-12am @ Tip Top Café, 85 North Main Street , WRJ.   The Daytime Specs: Tents full of fantastic bargains including $5 & $10 racks of last season apparel & gear. Live Music & DJs on the loading dock. Sushi & Samosa Vendors. Interactive Faux Graffiti Wall. Complimentary Tarot Reading . First dibs on some of the most amazing new fall merchandise ever to enter Revolution! Make a purchase at Revolution Saturday and receive $2 off fashion show admission with your receipt.   The Nighttime Specs: ·         40+ local models of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. ·         A full spectrum of casual, formal, sustainable and radical wear. ·         2 Potholder-Hot DJs (Leap & Cina). ·         Visual Projections by NYC’s Dana Karwas ·         Doors Open @ 8:00pm, Show Starts at 9:30pm. ·         Dance until last call. ·         Admission is $12.  All proceeds benefit COVER Home Repair. ·         All ages welcome.  ID required for the bar.   Come Early – Stay Late.  Bring Friends - Make Friends.   We can’t have all this fun without you! (Comment on this)
Friday, September 19th, 2008
10:19 am [villainism]	Hello, all. I'm 25 years old and living in the Washington, DC area right now, moving at the end of the year, but I'm not sure where yet. I'm looking into Burlington as one of my options, but I'm curious what the job market is like there. Is it a pretty easy place to get just an office job? Are the salaries pretty good? Are they commensurate with the cost of living? Also, is it an easy place to make friends? One of the most infuriating thing about the DC area is that it's impossible to meet anyone. Period. I'm a really affable person, but the people here are just a bunch of mean, self-important bastards who don't want to get to know you if you make less than $80,000 a year. It seems safe to assume that New England in general doesn't subscribe to that philosophy, but I'd just kind of like a better idea of how easy it is to get along with people. Thanks for your input! (12 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
10:42 pm [chordoflife]	Reservations needed? I am expecting my party to be about 4 or 5 people on Sunday. We are going to go to RiRa's. Do I need to make reservations for dinner? I know it's obviously low key, but I don't know if Sunday draws a big crowd, since I have only been there on a Friday. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, September 15th, 2008
6:56 pm [elle_powerlifts]	All alone? Bored? Nothing to do on a Saturday? Come see the Fall Fashion Show! An exciting night of dancing, fashion, and FUN! BE WHERE IT'S AT: Revolution: 26 N Main St  Tip Top Café: 85 N Main St  White River Jct (Comment on this)
9:56 am [ariel_in_blue]	Stolen Bag!! I was at the University Mall on Sunday with my daughter; I got some food and hung my black Ameribag over the back of my chair, and when my daughter got fussy, managed to completely forget and walk away from it! Of course when I went back for it, it was gone. Thankfully, almost everything of monetary value was in my pockets, so I'm hoping very much that the thief ditches the bag somewhere in a corner, where my knitting, and my fountain pen that was my great-grandmother's (it's worthless, truly, it's just old, and sentimental), can be returned to me. I will happily pay a reward to the person who gets it back in my hands. Just trying to get the word out. Thanks. Current Mood: sad (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
10:40 pm [evolve]	wanna be my hero? I am really wanting one of those green IL♥VERMONT bumper stickers.. I moved to Calistupidfornia and I can't find them online, only a cafepress knock off. Would someone here be generous enough to send me one? I would be forever grateful. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, September 8th, 2008
12:51 am [chordoflife]	Good inexspensive places to throw a B-day bash? I am throwing a B-Day party the weekend of my birthday, and am trying to decide on a place that is budget friendly in B-town to celebrate at. I may have one or two Vegatarians to appease, so some place that is Vegan/Veggie friendly would be good as well. I like the idea of Ri-Ra's or maybe even American Flatbread, but I know both can be crowded and have big waiting lists. I still have the VT Brew Pub as well as Drink on my list. I also like Asian,Ethiopian, pub fare, and authentic Mexican. Prefer NOT to be in the midst of a fratastic weekend, so a place that has a mix of people and is not super-noisy would be excellent. (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
11:21 am [chordoflife]	Snow Tires? Anyone here have decent snow tires they are willing to get rid of in the Burlington or Stowe areas for Free? I'm an Americorps VISTA and so I don't have all that much dough to spend on snow tires. If it helps, I drive a older 740 Volvo so tires that fit that model would be perfect. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
11:23 pm [chordoflife]	Hiking Camel's Hump? Some friends and I want to hike Camels Hump, however, I know that some of the trails mean an almost all-day hike. We're looking for a fairly moderate hike up the mountain that will allow for us to get up to the summit, have lunch, and hike back down before sunset. Any suggestions? I noticed most trails are around 4 to 6 miles long. (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
6:59 pm [theotoky]	2 questions 1.  are there any  good restaurants in Montpelier or on the road between Burlington and Montpelier?   2.  A Single Pebble, Trattoria Delia or something else (if so, what?)? (10 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, August 8th, 2008
5:48 pm [chordoflife]	Mike Gordon show and parking issues I'm going to see Mike at the Waterfront next week provided it doesn't rain cats and dogs. Wondering if I am gonna need to get into town early to get parking in the Church St Garage.. what do you all think? (2 Comments |Comment on this)