Mine doesn't feel like a small town. I am literally in one of the largest metroplexs in the country, but it fits your definition of a small town do confusing. I think tx is just weird.
Post by justbecause on Feb 26, 2015 8:58:06 GMT -5
I grew up in a small town with literally just a town hall and a gun shop. That's it. Population less than 500. You drive ten minutes to the "city" where there was gas, one grocery store, library, some tourist stores, a few restaurants (like three), and post office. It is the smallest city in the state. It feels very small town because everyone knows everyone and you can't go anywhere without running into someone you know, are related to, knows your parents, etc. That and you have to drive 40 minutes for a good hospital, a mall, or a Costco. We don't have Target in the entire state.
I don't disagree. But the Catskills are nowhere near as remote. You're talking about the country's largest state forest. That is some rugged wilderness my friend.
I live in a small town, but it's right on the outskirts of a bigger city. I love it, it's like the best of both worlds. Our house is up a dirt road back in the woods. We have three neighbors, but can only see one from our house. It's so peaceful and quiet, but I can be at Target, the mall, tons of great restaurants, and a great hospital within 20 minutes
Post by cabbagecabbage on Feb 26, 2015 9:34:10 GMT -5
I have lived in a small town, a huge city, a small city, and now a suburb or a huge city. I just checked for fun and target lists 20 stores within 10 miles but there may be more. It might just list the closest 20. I don't know.
Having lived in such different places, I really see how the lifestyles are completely different. Have always reminded me of small town people I knew as a kid. Like, a lot.
It's funny because we have 3 starbucks, 4 McDonald's, and 6 Sonics. We technically live in a small city but I still think of it as a small town. The nearest decent shopping is 3 hours away FFS!