Is there any friendly people in Montana? (camping, living in)

[Montanaman1]

Originally Posted by JoeJoeMan

Montanaman1 Wrote:


Ah shucks, thanks

As long as we can agree to disagree.

[windyskys_4u]

hello all, i just wanted to ask anyone who felt like responding; we are trying to find a place to rent between Bozeman and Missoula ( Montana) area ( I-90 ) we need a bigger home, atleast 5 bedrooms. anyone who has any tips or advice we would be glad to hear it. thanks so much

[ChristyDawn]

I love hick towns and hick stores..there is no way i could ever live in a big city..i swear i'd rather someone cut off both my legs and shave me from head to toe..lol..
but if society has it's way we won't have those anywhere..makes me sad..

[Arleigh-20]

I hate hick towns. They are ignorant to world affairs,
have baseless opinions, and wish to live as third world counterparts.
Make statements about people,places and things
without one ounce of reasonable knowledge.
I say, Wake up. Yes this world is changing.
1 billion humans from 0 to....1800's..6 going on 7 billion
in the last 150 years. Just keep acting like 8 years old children,
banning other kids from your clubhouse, (MT. State), and show
how far that gets you, by crying about growth, and large towns.
If some one can find a true solution to the number one problem of Earth,(which does include Montana), discuss it. Maybe there will come a time when
someone, maybe even from a small town,will discovers a solution,
and end the GROWTH problem.

[JoeJoeMan]

Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeJoeMan
Montanaman1 Wrote:


Ah shucks, thanks


As long as we can agree to disagree.

AGREED !


Hey don't look now but someone else is on a big rant here ! People tell me I'm angry when I do that I'm jelous, I want to be the bigest baddest ranter on here ! I hate competition

[Grasonville]

I have only met ONE person from Montana in "person" but she is one of the nicest people I have ever met - not sure why you think they aren't friendly "in person"

[DanielRead]

No need to Thank me jessika, I problebly said something very rude. lol

[Arleigh-20]

This is a republican mess out here ,by all

[laid-back-montanan]

I was raised in Montana as a kid in Billings. I admit that coming from Washington DC suburbs to even the biggest city in Montana was a bit of a culture shock to me as a kid, but as soon as I met people, I began to grow fond of Montana and miss it especially now that I live in Canada. I love horses, so it was very easy to find others who had the same interest where I lived. In Billings at least, I can say that the only problems with drugs and crime happen to people who are involved with that in the first place. If you're looking for it, you can find it (south side predominantly), but if you're not, you will be fine. As far as raising kids, I highly recommend eastern/south eastern and central montana. If you love the outdoors, there is plenty to do pretty much anywhere you look--hiking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, rock-climbing, mountain biking, etc. There's no such thing as traffic in this state, which is an added bonus. And yes, the people in Montana as a whole are very friendly. I have never come across a friendlier state (maybe wyoming?) Really, my theory is that the larger the population of the state, generally the less friendly people are. The less people you have, the more friendly they tend to be. But maybe it's just because there are lots of farmers and our neighbors are fewer and farther between which makes us want to have more people to talk to when we get the chance! Leaving car doors unlocked when running into a store is still possible--even in Billings. We've often left our house unlocked too when running errands and again, we've never had anything happen. I don't know of too many places like that nowadays. The only two issues are that Montana has a high drunk driving ratio per population. Also, there is a high depression rate. For someone who loves being active and outside, I can't understand these statistics, but if you're the type that gets bored easily, Montana may not be the best choice.

Overall, whenever I come back to Montana, it is like a sigh of relief for me to be away from the crime, segregation, traffic, and soggy weather I am living in now. With the quick rise in suburbias everywhere, it is also comforting to come to Montana and have your own space!

[Paasche209]

In answer to the original question, I lived in Montana for 2 years just south of Helena, and have been to Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls and Missoula. In my time there, even with me being from California, I found 99.9% of the people there to be extremely friendly. You had the occasional a-hole who hates outsiders and especially those from CA, but they were few and far between. When I first moved there and drove around, people would be outside in their yards just looking at me, and my first instinct being where I'm from was to think "What the hell are you looking at?", until they smiled and waved. Then I would wonder if I knew that person, but I didn't, that's just how they are. I went to the hardware store to get something and was in there for an hour listening to the owner's life story before I left. My parents still live there and I go there every year, and it's a very peaceful and relaxing place to be. The one thing to remember is no one there is in a hurry, so don't bring a pushy attitude or you're going to pi$$ someone off. Leave the speed of light lifestyle and attitude that you're used to behind, take a deep breath and relax and you'll get along there just fine.