Every time I go to Vermont, I wake up with the worst hangover ever. Every time. Without fail.

I lived in Vermont for the better part of 7 years, and enjoyed every single one of them. I made some lifelong friends, had some unforgettable experiences, and really learned a lot about myself in those years. Going back is always a good time, and I'm real glad I was able to show Taylor my old stomping grounds. I wanted to stop by my former employer in Waterbury, but time ran short and we were passing there past business hours. Sorry fellas...next time!

Our first stop was in East Calais, VT, where two of my former roommates (now married with children) live. They are in the process of building a farm on some beautiful property after their former house unfortunately burned down. Jaime, who is the Hebrew version of Superman, saved his entire family, and the losses were minor (in perspective, anyhow). You're the man, Weendog.

Check out this Motley Crew:



After playing with chickens, goats, children, pigs, and dogs, we headed north to Burlington to see the old gang. We were invited to attend Vermont Family Dinner, which Portland Family Dinner was actually modeled after. Excellent times.

More Vermonters!



Chip is a radical dude. We got to hang out a bit during my brief visit to Burlington. He is one of those dudes who you don't have to talk to every week (or month, or quarter year) but when you see each other again, it's like nothing has really changed.



Will is another one of those dudes. Interesting facts about Will. 1.) He has had the same haircut forever. 2.) He was wearing the same shirt as when I met him 9 years ago. Now that's timeless style.



Awesome times with awesome people. I drank too much the night before, and woke up feeling like a bag of pretzels. Luckily, I recovered quickly. After attending to some business, Taylor and I were headed deep into enemy territory...CANADA!