2023 New England Gathering Discussion (March 24 - 26, Sugarloaf / Saddleback)

[James]

The former owner was already past the end of his leash when he took it all out on me during the NE Gathering last spring. He didn't care what the fallout might be

I thought that was hush hush??
Now I’m calling back that reporter from VT Digger.

It’s sad about the two former owners. I stayed there maybe six yrs ago. Owners were decent I thought, and the breakfast was actually too good. I suspect the owners split up as a couple.

 

[Tony S]

I thought that was hush hush??
Now I’m calling back that reporter from VT Digger.

It was hush hush when I was worried the owner would call all his Vermont innkeeper buddies and tell them to blacklist me as as "guest" (customer). Now I'm thinking they knew he's exactly the wing nut I know him to be. He has probably run off with an Inuit woman of poor judgment and is now living the good life drying fish in Unguiclitikat.

 

[no edge]

I live in Mass and my son went to college at the University of Vermont. When he moved back home he brought at life sized cut out of Bernie Sanders. We use it now to throw darts at. Does that count as a war?

Out of stater at UVM

 

[mdf]

Okay, so this solves the mystery. The former owner was already past the end of his leash when he took it all out on me during the NE Gathering last spring. He didn't care what the fallout might be

I had some great stays at the old-ownership White Horse Inn, but come to think of it I only interacted with one of the partners. Maybe they kept the other one locked in the kitchen (where he made wonderful breakfasts) for a reason.

 

[ScottB]

Hmm, I missed that story.

It was told over beers and coffee during the Kton NE gathering last year. Very funny and emotionally wrenching story told by Tony of his experience staying there during the gathering. Basically, if I remember right, Tony wanted a room with two beds, as opposed to one king, and the owner went nuts, accusing him of everything from sneaking in a "girlfriend" without paying to being a card carrying member of the Communist Party and supporting new gun control restrictions. Tried to throw him out, but stopped just short of that. Tony was not pleased.

 

[TheArchitect]

It was told over beers and coffee during the Kton NE gathering last year. Very funny and emotionally wrenching story told by Tony of his experience staying there during the gathering. Basically, if I remember right, Tony wanted a room with two beds, as opposed to one king, and the owner went nuts, accusing him of everything from sneaking in a "girlfriend" without paying to being a card carrying member of the Communist Party and supporting new gun control restrictions. Tried to throw him out, but stopped just short of that. Tony was not pleased.

Now that you mention it, Tony is a shifty looking character.

 

[ilovepugs]

the owner went nuts, accusing him of everything from sneaking in a "girlfriend" without paying

gosh I would hope that if one is trying to sneak in a “girlfriend” you would only want one bed… unlike trying to sneak in a spouse of course, because it is nice to have your own personal space…

 

[aveski]

It's always the quiet ones who seem to cause trouble.

 

[Tony S]

It was told over beers and coffee during the Kton NE gathering last year. Very funny and emotionally wrenching story told by Tony of his experience staying there during the gathering. Basically, if I remember right, Tony wanted a room with two beds, as opposed to one king, and the owner went nuts, accusing him of everything from sneaking in a "girlfriend" without paying to being a card carrying member of the Communist Party and supporting new gun control restrictions. Tried to throw him out, but stopped just short of that. Tony was not pleased.

On balance, I like Scott's version of the story better than the real one.

 

[James]

I can’t remember the story, other than it was pretty bad by the owner. I think parking was involved.
They could’ve run the inn properly, if it wasn’t for the guests (Tony).

 

[Tony S]

They could’ve run the inn properly, if it wasn’t for the guests (Tony).

That's actually a nearly 100% accurate condensation of what the guy said to me.

 

[skiki]

There'll be a ticket deal for Saddleback at the Snowbound ski show next week (and this weekend at the Country Ski and Sports warehouse sale/ expo). The "Rangeley Express 4 pack" for $199. No blackouts, and fully transferable.

 

[ilovepugs]

There'll be a ticket deal for Saddleback at the Snowbound ski show next week (and this weekend at the Country Ski and Sports warehouse sale/ expo). The "Rangeley Express 4 pack" for $199. No blackouts, and fully transferable.

Is anyone going for just two days who wants to split the deal?

 

[TheArchitect]

Is anyone going for just two days who wants to split the deal?

I'm going to Saddleback for 1 day but need two tickets for me and my son. I'd be happy to split the deal with you.

 

[ilovepugs]

I'm going to Saddleback for 1 day but need two tickets for me and my son. I'd be happy to split the deal with you.

Cool. Will you be at the ski show? Or I can pick it up— I’ll be there too. I may only be at Saddleback one day too. TBD but I’ll figure out what to do with the other one.

 

[zircon]

Also happy to split a 4-pack with someone. I'll need 2 tickets Friday/Sunday.

Will be at the Snowbound Expo probably Saturday to pick up.

 

[DebbieSue]

I'll split w you, @zircon. Will need 2 tix Sun/Mon. I'll PM you and we can meet up at Expo on Saturday.

 

[TheArchitect]

Cool. Will you be at the ski show? Or I can pick it up— I’ll be there too. I may only be at Saddleback one day too. TBD but I’ll figure out what to do with the other one.

Yes, I’ll be at the show on Saturday. I’m happy to pick it up.

 

[Tony S]

With this level of coordination you should all show up at the booth simultaneously and negotiate a bulk buy. Nunchucks not necessary!

I envision an active ticket scalping scene in front of the base lodge on the first day of the Gathering. Next thing you know Phil and Tricia are getting a call from Saddleback management asking them politely never to send another delegation of SkiTalk lowlifes.

 

[Tony S]

ACTUALLY this would be a good opportunity for them to head over to the booth to apologize in advance for our behavior!