Friendly People

Mad Hatter · 03-24-2008, 03:56 PM

In my 40 + years I have only been up and down the east coast a few times, and out to Missouri once (to attend Chapman Academy), and it seems like the farther south and west you get, the nicer people are. I stopped over night once in N.C. near Moorseville, and I was really shocked at how down to earth, laid back and friendly everyone was. Something to be said for that.. Up here most people are selfish snobs..I
hope to move down there some day. I can tell that the majority of you are good people and thats why I visit here as much as I can.
And no offence Moose or AK, you guys up in the cold are great folks too.

GlockMeister · 03-24-2008, 04:13 PM

I'd have to agree with you. Not sure how far west that it goes but being in the North, Illinois, I can't stand the way people are around here. Another reason I want out. I mean I try to say hello and be nice to anyone and everyone I can and you're lucky if 2 people respond out of 5. That's pretty bad odds in my book.

Mooseman684 · 03-24-2008, 04:28 PM

None Taken...Just because YOU never been up here to see what Friendly folks Most Alaskans really are...

LarryO1970 · 03-24-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

In my 40 + years I have only been up and down the east coast a few times, and out to Missouri once (to attend Chapman Academy), and it seems like the farther south and west you get, the nicer people are. I stopped over night once in N.C. near Moorseville, and I was really shocked at how down to earth, laid back and friendly everyone was. Something to be said for that.. Up here most people are selfish snobs..I
hope to move down there some day. I can tell that the majority of you are good people and thats why I visit here as much as I can.
And no offense Moose or AK, you guys up in the cold are great folks too.

Mad Hatter... as you are aware, I grew up in Connecticut. There are many reasons as to why I live in Wisconsin now... the attitudes and speed of life in the Northeast is mostly why I left. The crowds and "superiority" of the "elitists" were enough for me.

Mad Hatter · 03-24-2008, 04:37 PM

Are northerners welcome in the south, or does the old North / South skirmish still create a problem?

Larry, how is living in WI. ? I knew a girl from there, she was nice and down to earth, a little bit snooty, but a very pretty farm girl
who was into guns and cool cars.

Triggerjerk · 03-24-2008, 04:42 PM

They're pretty nice in ME, NH and VT, too. These three states are in the top four for least crime in 2007, too! Goes with low populations and rural settings.

Mad Hatter · 03-24-2008, 04:46 PM

Never been to ME or NH but I know people that live there, that are nice.. Been to VT a few times, and wasn't overly impressed..

Seven© · 03-24-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

I stopped over night once in N.C. near Moorseville, and I was really shocked at how down to earth, laid back and friendly everyone was.

You shoulda sent me a PM if you were there. I woulda invited you for supper.

MrsS · 03-24-2008, 04:55 PM

I am glad I left Michigan for basically the same thing....so many forgot how to say "excuse me, good morning," etc...rush, rush, rush is the name of the game there..not everyone is that way, of course! I moved to Tennessee but the problem I am beginning to face is the fact that those same "Michiganders" are now down here...rush, rush, rush and lack of basic courtesy, LOL.

Big Dog · 03-24-2008, 04:55 PM

I find it's not a "North vs. South' kind of thing - it's fast Big City lifestyle vs. the slower and easier-going small town lifestyle.
Atlanta and Miami have all the "superior elitist" attitudes of any big northern city.

When I retire, it'll be a move to a small town, for sure!

LarryO1970 · 03-24-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsS

I am glad I left Michigan for basically the same thing....so many forgot how to say "excuse me, good morning," etc...rush, rush, rush is the name of the game there..not everyone is that way, of course! I moved to Tennessee but the problem I am beginning to face is the fact that those same "Michiganders" are now down here...rush, rush, rush and lack of basic courtesy, LOL.

You make an excellent point I wish to elaborate on. Basic courtesy... sometimes known as "common courtesy" ... there is nothing basic or common about courtesy anymore.

In some regions of this country... the speed of life is ridiculous... if you were to stop to smell the roses you'd be run over hearing an expletive shouted out the window.

One of the best examples was in the movie "My Blue Heaven" with Steve Martin. He goes to a grocery store and at the third time someone tells him to have a nice day, he turns and shouts, "Hey, F*ck YOU!" Does that pretty much sum it up or what?

I've heard the saying that an armed society is a polite society. That kind of a society sure makes sense...

This is also why I like my one stoplight 2,000 person town in the country. People are commonly courteous and there are not many places where shooting is not allowed... especially if you know the farmers.

GlockMeister · 03-24-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryO1970

This is also why I like my one stoplight 2,000 person town in the country. People are commonly courteous and there are not many places where shooting is not allowed... especially if you know the farmers.

Sounds very peaceful Larry and the many places to shoot is a definite bonus.

MrsS · 03-24-2008, 05:30 PM

LOL! Larry, even I am guilty of that "speed of life" nonsense! My husband is a southerner and even though I feel I have slowed down some, he still remarks on how I am so impatient and am always on the go...from my mouth to my actions.

It has taken a few years to heed my husband's advice and to let the day go as it is meant to. But even through all that, I never forgot the common courtesies my mother taught me. That is what I wish to see more of.

LarryO1970 · 03-24-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Sounds very peaceful Larry and the many places to shoot is a definite bonus.

LOL ... hate to say this... but when you get to the point of "hating" people, small towns work out best. Maybe it's the years of the military (noise, people) that have driven me to live in this small town, who knows.

When you get to know the farmers and landowners... you do not need to worry about ONLY having a 100' range, range fees, people shooting around you ... that you do not know, etc.

ArkansasHunter · 03-24-2008, 05:34 PM

MadHatter your welcome to come to Arkansas, the folks here sometimes fall over a lot from being so laid back or may be it's from the corn squeez'ins !
A.H

LarryO1970 · 03-24-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsS

LOL! Larry, even I am guilty of that "speed of life" nonsense! My husband is a southerner and even though I feel I have slowed down some, he still remarks on how I am so impatient and am always on the go...from my mouth to my actions.

It has taken a few years to heed my husband's advice and to let the day go as it is meant to. But even through all that, I never forgot the common courtesies my mother taught me. That is what I wish to see more of.

I generally am a slower driver than my wife... sometimes the New England temper comes out (when someone does something very stupid behind the wheel) and I'll put the pedal to the floor... but rarely.

I always leave early to be on time... and hate to be late. Maybe that is the military or the values impressed on me by my parents growing up in Connecticut.

In all reality... the only time saved speeding is heading cross country.

Mad Hatter · 03-24-2008, 05:43 PM

Speeding helps going "down" country also... lol Made it from Conn. to Fla. in 13.5 hrs. in a dually pickup, and had to stop 6 times for gas. Thankfully when gas was cheap.

Thats me also Larry.. I am never late.

Mad Hatter · 03-25-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks ! Seven©, I would have taken you up on the offer, but I was down there about 5 years ago..

Anyone else is welcome up this way for supper and maybe a night here, with proper notice of course...lol

7mmremmag1995 · 03-25-2008, 07:53 PM

Kentucky people are down to earth in central ky out of the cities like Louisville. and yer neighbors can't watch yer every move cuz they are pretty far away. out of spitting distance (unless you can outspit a 7mm mag

) they are nice anyways.

MagMT · 03-25-2008, 08:14 PM

Friendliest place I've ever been is Alaska, least friendly, Cali. In Hawaii I was treated pretty poorly until the locals got to know me and then they were right up there with some of the friendliest

03-24-2008, 03:56 PM	#1
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 259	Friendly People In my 40 + years I have only been up and down the east coast a few times, and out to Missouri once (to attend Chapman Academy), and it seems like the farther south and west you get, the nicer people are. I stopped over night once in N.C. near Moorseville, and I was really shocked at how down to earth, laid back and friendly everyone was. Something to be said for that.. Up here most people are selfish snobs..I hope to move down there some day. I can tell that the majority of you are good people and thats why I visit here as much as I can. And no offence Moose or AK, you guys up in the cold are great folks too. Last edited by Mad Hatter; 03-24-2008 at 04:35 PM.

03-24-2008, 04:13 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,919	I'd have to agree with you. Not sure how far west that it goes but being in the North, Illinois, I can't stand the way people are around here. Another reason I want out. I mean I try to say hello and be nice to anyone and everyone I can and you're lucky if 2 people respond out of 5. That's pretty bad odds in my book. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-24-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 8,209 Images: 2	None Taken...Just because YOU never been up here to see what Friendly folks Most Alaskans really are... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-24-2008, 04:37 PM	#5
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 259	Are northerners welcome in the south, or does the old North / South skirmish still create a problem? Larry, how is living in WI. ? I knew a girl from there, she was nice and down to earth, a little bit snooty, but a very pretty farm girl who was into guns and cool cars. Last edited by Mad Hatter; 03-24-2008 at 07:27 PM.

03-24-2008, 04:42 PM	#6
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978	They're pretty nice in ME, NH and VT, too. These three states are in the top four for least crime in 2007, too! Goes with low populations and rural settings. __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ

03-24-2008, 04:46 PM	#7
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 259	Never been to ME or NH but I know people that live there, that are nice.. Been to VT a few times, and wasn't overly impressed..

03-24-2008, 04:55 PM	#9
MrsS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from the 26th state of the union; now living in the 16th. Posts: 393	I am glad I left Michigan for basically the same thing....so many forgot how to say "excuse me, good morning," etc...rush, rush, rush is the name of the game there..not everyone is that way, of course! I moved to Tennessee but the problem I am beginning to face is the fact that those same "Michiganders" are now down here...rush, rush, rush and lack of basic courtesy, LOL. __________________ To hear the voice of God, turn down the world's volume.

03-24-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,479	I find it's not a "North vs. South' kind of thing - it's fast Big City lifestyle vs. the slower and easier-going small town lifestyle. Atlanta and Miami have all the "superior elitist" attitudes of any big northern city. When I retire, it'll be a move to a small town, for sure! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-24-2008, 05:30 PM	#13
MrsS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from the 26th state of the union; now living in the 16th. Posts: 393	LOL! Larry, even I am guilty of that "speed of life" nonsense! My husband is a southerner and even though I feel I have slowed down some, he still remarks on how I am so impatient and am always on the go...from my mouth to my actions. It has taken a few years to heed my husband's advice and to let the day go as it is meant to. But even through all that, I never forgot the common courtesies my mother taught me. That is what I wish to see more of. __________________ To hear the voice of God, turn down the world's volume.

03-24-2008, 05:34 PM	#15
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,720	MadHatter your welcome to come to Arkansas, the folks here sometimes fall over a lot from being so laid back or may be it's from the corn squeez'ins ! A.H

03-24-2008, 05:43 PM	#17
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 259	Speeding helps going "down" country also... lol Made it from Conn. to Fla. in 13.5 hrs. in a dually pickup, and had to stop 6 times for gas. Thankfully when gas was cheap. Thats me also Larry.. I am never late. Last edited by Mad Hatter; 03-24-2008 at 07:31 PM.

03-25-2008, 07:45 PM	#18
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 259	Thanks ! Seven©, I would have taken you up on the offer, but I was down there about 5 years ago.. Anyone else is welcome up this way for supper and maybe a night here, with proper notice of course...lol

03-25-2008, 07:53 PM	#19
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,056 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	Kentucky people are down to earth in central ky out of the cities like Louisville. and yer neighbors can't watch yer every move cuz they are pretty far away. out of spitting distance (unless you can outspit a 7mm mag) they are nice anyways. __________________ pain is just weakness leaving the body

03-25-2008, 08:14 PM	#20
MagMT Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 21	Friendliest place I've ever been is Alaska, least friendly, Cali. In Hawaii I was treated pretty poorly until the locals got to know me and then they were right up there with some of the friendliest

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