| 'Mtn Folk' vs. 'Flatlanders' ? | |
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| Gringa | Jul 14 2009, 08:50 AM Post #11 |
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To you and LJ, that is exactly right. I moved to the mountains in 1975 and was there until 4 years ago, but still have deep roots there. It has been the same problem since I moved in. In 1979 there was a huge growth spurt that almost doubled the number of people. Half of the old timers sold out and moved to Montana and Idaho shortly thereafter to get away from the "assholes" that were trying to change the mountain. I was sorry to see many of my friends leave, but I understood. I have always said, most people move to the mountain to get away from people. You might want to call them hermits. Neighbors rarely socialise, but if you go to one of the local churches, bars or restaurants, that is where people go and meet each other. IF you are open to mingle, you can. If you don't want to, people respect that, and leave you alone. BUT, if you slid off the road in a snowstorm, the next person that passes you will stop and lend a hand. That is the truth of a community. When you are in need, the mountain folk help ya out. |
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| towermonkey | Jul 14 2009, 08:58 AM Post #12 |
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I tend to dislike most people which is why I love it here. On the other hand, my wife likes people and knows people everywhere we go. If it wasn't for here, I would know very few people up here. I guess it is what you make of it. |
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| Hello again | Jul 14 2009, 10:55 AM Post #13 |
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Been here 10 years, I have always thought the place was friendly....then again, we are plugged in with people we enjoy being around. If you read too much of the PMS controlled Study you would think that all of the California liberals ran the 285 Corridor. A good majority of the whacks on the Pineslime Study don't even live in the area....they are trolls wishing they could live in the area. If you come up to the mountains and sit in your house, go to Safeway, type on Pinecam, and drive down the hill to experience life and do nothing in the community - you are going to hate it up here. P.S. Don't think the winter's are fun with hot coco and snowy days. It's work living up here and it's cold and windy. So be prepared to walk in 10 degree weather and sunny. Be prepared to shovel snow, Be prepared to drive on snow covered roads, Be prepared for power outages, Be prepared for wild animals, Be prepared for when the skies are pink in the winter, Be prepared. ....and PLEASE don't whine when the power doesn't return in 15 minutes, the snow isn't plowed one hour after the snow starts falling, and don't tell how you hate to drive down the hill to shop. I also agree with LJ and MM. Edited by Hello again, Jul 14 2009, 10:58 AM.
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| dumblonde | Jul 14 2009, 11:04 AM Post #14 |
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I guess it is what you make of it. Nailed it. Isn't everything? |
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| Gringa | Jul 14 2009, 11:14 AM Post #15 |
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If you think it is tough now, you should have been up there in 1975..... HAHAHA!!!!!! It is practically the city now. |
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| Main Man | Jul 14 2009, 03:06 PM Post #16 |
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Mark this date on the calender. MM and RT agreed with LJ
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| DaisyLover | Jul 14 2009, 03:21 PM Post #17 |
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It's an historical moment
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| Mtnman | Jul 14 2009, 05:49 PM Post #18 |
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LOL Hey Gringa member the party lines we had for phones? And really everyone kept to themselves but we had some kick ass times at the Woodside and before Jigger Junction, The Rooster, The Old Rustic Inn and uh,, well,,, should I mention the original Bailey Bar.... But we all knew each other, new the vehicles everyone drove, waved at everyone, and when someone needed help or something the community was there for them. John and Tony used to drive cattle down Mt Evans Blvd, and Deer Creek ranch blocked 285 every year moving to winter pasture. We are now a city with city BullShit and city acting peeps. |
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| Mtnman | Jul 14 2009, 05:50 PM Post #19 |
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Maybe some New Drugs.......
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| LadyJazzer | Jul 14 2009, 05:55 PM Post #20 |
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Yep, when I first moved here I was on a 4-party partyline... (Hell, I didn't even know party-lines still existed!) About a year later they offered me a private line -- for $75... I needed it to share with my dial-up modem...(which was a long-distance call down to Denver to connect!) I remember Woodside, (pre-Chinese food), the Red Rooster, Reggie's, and the Bailey Bar... Then the flatlanders started screwing things up... |
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