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Quotes from Valentine's Day blizzard

"This storm is good news. It's unfortunate that it could not have happened about a month earlier. It would have helped out the economy of the state of Vermont greatly."

--Bryant Watson, executive director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers.

"Best day of the year. It's epic."

--Snowboarder Willie Bozack, 28, of Moretown.

"We went from the early-season famine to a full-blown winter feast. This is just phenomenal."

--JJ Toland, Sugarbush Resort spokesman.

"It's kind of cool. We haven't had one of these all winter. It's kind of an adventure."

--U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Jeff Manion.

"I'm sorry. I meant to be there but my car is in a snow bank."

--State Buildings Commissioner Tasha Wallis, speaking by telephone to a legislative committee meeting in Montpelier.

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