What Is The Worst Town In Nebraska? (Omaha, Grand Island: real estate, wedding)

[nebrgirlgeorge]

SCGranny hit the nail on the head about cows not dissapointing you, ripping you off, or lieing to you. All of the above just happened to me this last weekend. I had tried to give this gal the benefit of the doubt, and befriended her. Shame on me! I am altogether too trusting.

This would never happened where Granny lives. The person would have known that what she did to me would be all over town in a day. And no one would ever trust her again.

It is mostly my fault for being such a guppy, but as I said - I tried to give her a chance. I should have cut ties when she chased her husband to where his truck was parked and tried to attack him with a tire iron. But luckily her 15 yr old son called the patrol, and she was in such a zone, she didn't even realize there were 5 cops surrounding her! They were able to disarm her easily as she was just seeing red and her husband, and was not even aware of what was happening around her.

Yes, I should have left right then, but her son suffers from her so much, that I just can't leave him there to deal with her. He has had a set of keys to my house so he has somewhere to go to get away from her, in case I am not at home.

You wouldn't see this happening in Smalltown, USA. Or if you did, the kid would be taken away from her at once. And yes, I have thought of calling H&HS on her, but the father is fully aware, and the boy is now 16. And he has learned to get out of her way and leave. And I figure the father knows what he is doing.

So, personally, I would rather be with Granny. And the cows! She has such a good point. And this isn't even that big of a city!! And I would be gone - if not for the fact that I need a job that I can't find in Smalltown, USA.

You can count on the people in Smalltown, they know they will need each other eventually, so at times, the friendship may seem somewhat forced, but is still there. As they know they will need them some day. Something that city folk don't always get. But just the same - you only need to go to a small town and spend a day in a bar, or any where you want, and you will hear people offering to help one another. Whether it be moving or herding cattle, they are always there. Because they know one day, they will need the favor returned.

I will admit I like the 24 hour a day services found in a bigger town, but I would trade them all for the good heart of a good friend. And no - I am not saying all city people are bad, it is just that you have to go thru so many to find the few that are so very good at heart.

Granny, for example, has never met me. But I made a comment about needing an old door to put my doggie door in. And right away she emailed me that they had several old doors, and I was welcome to one. And if it weren't for the fact that the price of gas to go there was more than buying a brand new door - I would have gone right up there. Her smalltown may not as yet realized what an asset she is to their town, but they soon will. She is another Diamond in the Sandhills I am so proud to have grown up in.!! Yes - Granny is one in a million, and I feel honored that she takes the time to email me, when I know she has done not only a full days work, and probably half of another! And there are many others in Small Towns just like her, that are easier to find in Smalltown, USA.

My son lives in Lincoln with his best friend, and his family. My son is a trucker and is only home once a month. So his friend has rented his basement to him, but he is really more a member of the family. So I know that there are very nice people in big towns as well. My sons friend is a great guy, and I love him and his family as much as I love my son. They are great people. So I am not taking anything away from the city, just that as I said, you have to meet more people to find the handful that are so important to you.

I guess all I am trying to point out here is - don't go judging other areas until you have walked a mile in their shoes. And Alligator Boy, you can have your swamp land, but you should try crawling up on the banks and looking around before you judge something you have not even tried to go see! There is a whole world out there, and you have not even seen a fraction of it, and neither have I - but my limited experience has already shown me that there is good and bad in every one, and in every place. It is like a rose, just look out for the thorns.

[billiefan2000]

Originally Posted by bluejeanbaby

LOL We live somewhat near Laurel and I had to chuckle. Granted, there are not a lot of places to eat there. Even bigger towns like Wayne don't have a lot of choice places to eat- just fast food. I always have to pack food/lunches for ball games, because you never know if there will be food available.

I hear a lot of good things about the HILLTOP CAFE, on HWY 81 just off the junction with 20, near Randolph.

I have also heard nice things about Allen's VILLAGE INN. I guess they have a mean prime rib.

There is a place in Yankton that people talk about, but I can't remember the name.

Warning* I haven't ate at the above- so I personally can't guarantee it.

Jerry's Hilltop Restaurant near Randolph Nebraska

is a great place to eat


it is north of Norfolk and oustide the city of Randolph

[alshakat]

I guess I'm a glutton for punishment....... It wasn't enough to deal with and break in to one small town......
We had to drive 15 minutes further down the road and buy the Town Hall!!! Now we're trying to get to know the "new" town, as well. Anyone looking to buy a house in Bellevue (5 bedroom) or Omaha (small 2 bedroom) please contact me. We're ready to sell and stay in the small towns! Bargain basement price!!!

[nebraskabill]

I hear oll of this Omaha/Lincoln rivalry but none of you have any idea what is is like to be from true western Nebraska. I grew up in a town called Crawford which is 30 miles from SD and 40 from Wyo. I now live in Lincoln after spending 7 years in the US Air Force. When I hear people here refer to GI as Western Neb I get sick. You have no clue about western NE if you think GI is anywhere close to westen NE. It is a 7.5 hour drive from Lincoln to Crawford. You can be in St louis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Wichita, OKC, Denver... before you can be in the NW corner of NE. Travel your own state before you make a claim that GI is "western NE". Kearney isn't even Western NE, it is actually central for those of you that can actually look at a map.

[Dave1215]

Originally Posted by nebraskabill

I hear oll of this Omaha/Lincoln rivalry but none of you have any idea what is is like to be from true western Nebraska. I grew up in a town called Crawford which is 30 miles from SD and 40 from Wyo. I now live in Lincoln after spending 7 years in the US Air Force. When I hear people here refer to GI as Western Neb I get sick. You have no clue about western NE if you think GI is anywhere close to westen NE. It is a 7.5 hour drive from Lincoln to Crawford. You can be in St louis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Wichita, OKC, Denver... before you can be in the NW corner of NE. Travel your own state before you make a claim that GI is "western NE". Kearney isn't even Western NE, it is actually central for those of you that can actually look at a map.

You make an invalid assumption that those of us in Omaha/Lincoln don't understand or appreciate true western nebraska. There are more of us than you think that do. There are those that grew up in the panhandle or up in the Pine Ridge area - those that have gone to college at Chadron so spent several years there - those that have had jobs supporting and traveling those areas so know the locals- those who's families and relatives come from the ranches and small towns of the panhandle. Not all in the "east" are ignorant of the "west". I've always refered to the Sandhills as western NE, but guess you want me to refer to it as Central NE? Probably would be more accurate, but where is the east/west border of central NE? Is only the panhandle western NE in your mind?

[ehenningsen]

I agree completely with Dave..

People in the Omaha/Lincoln area for the most part have no issues with rural Nebraska..

As a matter of fact, most urban-development minded people wish the best for rural Nebraska, and support the tri-cities as the second regional population center in Nebraska..

There really isn't any grudges, problems, or urban-rural battle leaders with a bronze bone in this myth..

[itsMeFred]

Originally Posted by nebraskabill

I hear oll of this Omaha/Lincoln rivalry but none of you have any idea what is is like to be from true western Nebraska. I grew up in a town called Crawford which is 30 miles from SD and 40 from Wyo. I now live in Lincoln after spending 7 years in the US Air Force. When I hear people here refer to GI as Western Neb I get sick. You have no clue about western NE if you think GI is anywhere close to westen NE. It is a 7.5 hour drive from Lincoln to Crawford. You can be in St louis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Wichita, OKC, Denver... before you can be in the NW corner of NE. Travel your own state before you make a claim that GI is "western NE". Kearney isn't even Western NE, it is actually central for those of you that can actually look at a map.

I spent my 21st birthday in Crawford. (13 years ago today, as a matter of fact.) They threw me a three day rodeo.
I'm not sure where you get the idea that no one lives in western Nebraska...? I went to college in Chadron, married a Sandhills cowboy and have spent the past 12 years on various ranches in the Sandhills and panhandle.
We now live on a ranch in southwestern Nebraska (which, btw, is not in the panhandle, but I can't be much further west without wandering into Colorado or south without hitting Kansas. lol)


There are indeed those who think GI is "west". But I assure you, there are also plenty of us who know better.

[star_gazer]

For the record... I'm a native Omahan and have never thought of Grand Island as west. That said... relatively speaking... there are no people in western Nebraska. On the other hand... those few handfuls of people who are there... get to enjoy the state's best scenery by far.

[tamaracameron]

I live in Neligh, Ya we may have are snobs but there is alot of very nice people. I lived in 3 different towns before i moved to neligh and there is no nicer town in Nebraska one bad expereice should not affect the whole town..

[ehenningsen]

Originally Posted by star_gazer

For the record... I'm a native Omahan and have never thought of Grand Island as west. That said... relatively speaking... there are no people in western Nebraska. On the other hand... those few handfuls of people who are there... get to enjoy the state's best scenery by far.

I agree, I envy the awesome scenery out in central and western nebraska...