Differences in Alabama & Wyoming?

[jazzlover]

Not to be a killjoy here, but there are really about two things similar about Alabama and Wyoming: Both states are (or at least pretend to be) part of the United States, and both are located on Planet Earth. That's pretty much where any similarity ends. They are absolutely different economically, geographically, and socially. To make much of any comparison is pretty silly. Yes, you can see the same chain stores, restaurants, etc. in both places, but unless one plans to live one's life at Sam's Club or the mall (and there not too many of either in Wyoming), Wyoming is going to seem like being on the moon to someone from Alabama. Just know that going in.

I loved living in Wyoming, but I'm a Rocky Mountain region native, so Wyoming was nothing real different or strange for me. But even I didn't like the wind. I don't know of anyone who really does--even among Wyoming natives; though I do have to agree with the natives on the point that Wyoming wind does help keep the casual "Western-wannabes" out for the most part.

[Bill7719]

Wyolady, excellent points. Planning for it and taking advantage of what it offers is a great approach. I also like the idea of something that would permanently keep suburban crawl away. A limited population limits the size of government and the dependence on government. Here in NY, we have too many people willing to give up freedoms and rights (plus be taxed out of sight) so government can CLAIM to take care of their every inconvenience.

[Southlander]

Originally Posted by jazzlover

Wyoming is going to seem like being on the moon to someone from Alabama.

I've been to Wyoming a few times, and it didn't seem like "being on the moon" to me. Yes, there were great differences in landscape and weather. But people in both are independent individualists who don't care for somebody on the other side of the country telling them what to do.

[Froggie Legs]

Originally Posted by Southlander

I've been to Wyoming a few times, and it didn't seem like "being on the moon" to me. Yes, there were great differences in landscape and weather. But people in both are independent individualists who don't care for somebody on the other side of the country telling them what to do.

I'd take that as a compliment!

[ElkHunter]

Wind? The worst part of the wind is not blowing the vehicles off the road, nor is it blowing the shingles off your house, nor is it sand blasting the side of your new truck. I would consider the worst part of the wind is what it does to Visibility. It won't be snowing, but the wind will kick up the snow and drift it bad enough that you can't see to drive anywhere.

Like my cousin once told me. Here in Wyoming the snow doesn't melt. The wind just blows it around til it wears it out.

But even in the windiest parts of the state, there are calm days. But typically, we only remember the windy days.

Close to or in the Mountains you have less wind then other places.