Looking at London, KY and immediate area (moving, town)

[justus2]

My son & I moved to RockcastleCounty (Mt Vernon) in fall '07 and within 3-4 months realized it was a huge mistake. The county is the 3rd poorest in the state and the people have the mentality that comes with that type of region/economy. And they definately don't welcome outsiders. I was Ky born and raised and thought I was moving back home....what a joke. I wish I'd held to the I-65 corridor rather than the I-75. If you must be in that area, Berea is a little more pricey than alot of surrounding areas but the people in general are more friendly and welcoming. Good luck! I can only say I am so glad my property sold and I got the heck out of there...won't ever go back except to visit family in Louisville.

[InLondon]

Originally Posted by justus2

My son & I moved to RockcastleCounty (Mt Vernon) in fall '07 and within 3-4 months realized it was a huge mistake. The county is the 3rd poorest in the state and the people have the mentality that comes with that type of region/economy. And they definately don't welcome outsiders. I was Ky born and raised and thought I was moving back home....what a joke. I wish I'd held to the I-65 corridor rather than the I-75. If you must be in that area, Berea is a little more pricey than alot of surrounding areas but the people in general are more friendly and welcoming. Good luck! I can only say I am so glad my property sold and I got the heck out of there...won't ever go back except to visit family in Louisville.

I really like Mt. Vernon. I have a family member that lives there so I know the area. They have a great downtown that still has stores on Main Street, probably because there's no Wal-Mart there, no Kroger, but several locally owned businesses. It's very small, you can't really expect a lot.

[unacceptedinlondon]

How can you say that I'm being rude to them when you do not know me.I am a very nice good-hearted person.Then you say there's a reason I must be getting the stares see thats exactly what I'm talking about.Obviously you're from London because you responded very negatively and of course rude to my comment.I have nothing against the folks in London I just want to be treated a little more nicely thats all.I am sorry I did'nt mean to offend anyone.

[unacceptedinlondon]

Originally Posted by InLondon

I don't experience that here. Apparently you're being rude to them. If you're getting stares, perhaps there's a reason for it.....

Why do you take such offense to what i have written.Obiviously you're one of the rude people I was talking about.As for the stares I don't think it's right that you say perhaps there's reason for the stares.That in itself goes to show just how rude the people in London are.

[rbryant]

Originally Posted by unacceptedinlondon

Why do you take such offense to what i have written.Obiviously you're one of the rude people I was talking about.As for the stares I don't think it's right that you say perhaps there's reason for the stares.That in itself goes to show just how rude the people in London are.

Nobody can discount your experience. However, I moved here from Louisville back in 2003 and have found most people are polite and helpful. That you jumped on the OP may reflect that you assume too much.

[Jamie40829]

I love people in the London area. I have always found them polite, inviting and very helpful. I love goin to the flea market down here. Heck look at my only friend on the city data forum. hes from London :P lol

[unacceptedinlondon]

Originally Posted by lil donna

See this is what I mean. You can not even state your own opinion without being jumped on.

But, thanks for your advice... I have moved far far away from London and couldn't be happier

I totally agree with you Donna.I moved to London from Michigan and have been treated very rude by many of the people here.I think some of the people in London do not welcome outsiders.

[unacceptedinlondon]

Originally Posted by rbryant

Nobody can discount your experience. However, I moved here from Louisville back in 2003 and have found most people are polite and helpful. That you jumped on the OP may reflect that you assume too much.

Yes I agree with you some of the people I have met have been somewhat polite.I'd like to apologize to the polite and friendly people in London.I did not mean to offend anyone.

[lil donna]

Originally Posted by unacceptedinlondon

Yes I agree with you some of the people I have met have been somewhat polite.I'd like to apologize to the polite and friendly people in London.I did not mean to offend anyone.

I think it has alot to do with age also. We were a 30 something couple with young children and were always treated very coldly.

But my parents would come down from Illinois to visit quite frequently and they loved it! To this day they wish we never moved out of London. I told them, YOU move there then because if I never step foot in Kentucky again, I will die a happy woman!

Living in London gave me a whole different outlook on life and people. Never again will I think that people living off government assistance actually need it.
I've never seen so many able-bodied people take government assistance just because they were fat and lazy. It disgusts me to no end to think that my hard earned tax dollars go to these people. I will never assume someone living in a trailer would rather have a house, job and pride because they don't!

Always trying to do your best and striving for the betterment of your family is lost in London. I just don't understand it and I guess I never will.

Que Sera Sera!

[unacceptedinlondon]

i totally agree with you donna.My husband and I are also a couple in our early thirties and we've been treated very rudely.I am so happy to say we're moving out of Kentucky in a couple weeks and we never plan on returning.It's nice to see I'm not the only one who feels this way.