For sure. On multiple occasions I've gotten myself up early to go hiking and arrived at the trail head for my dog to start acting squirrelly or an unexpected rain shower to make that one rocky section slick and dangerous. It sucks, but I'd rather pivot than put us in an unsafe situation

Always be willing to abort seems to be a hard life skill to learn. Whether it's not going out on questionable ice or not finishing a bad book, people push through and do the thing even if it's questionable way too often.

I would be down for a CF meet up too.

As someone from Vermont who moved to Minnesota for a few years (before moving back) I have some advice!

Be prepared for a bit of culture shock. Vermonters can seem much colder and unfriendly compared to the Midwest. It's true that you're not as likely to find people willing to engage in small talk and they'll probably seem a bit blunt. But if you're ever in need, we'll be right there to help. And once you get to know us, you'll have friends for life who will do anything for you. (When I moved it was a real challenge at first when trying to make friends. People would say that they wanted to get together to be polite, but not mean it for example.)