People And Wyoming? (apartment, how much, house)

[BabyBoomers2]

Wonder how many people, who live in Wyoming, look/dress like they came from inside a big-major city in the U.S.? They have absolutely no interest in ag, rodeo, ranching or anything western? I thought Wyoming was suppose to be western?? Then again...........

[Mister Torgue]

I think you’ll find that in 2022 the only people left in the U.S. who dress that way are ranchers and a very small amount of rural country folk in various states. Most people, even rural or “country bumpkins” don’t get all fitted out with cowboy/cowgirl gear in public. Even here in rural Texas, the country bumpkin capital of the US, you’ll rarely find anything beyond jeans and a tshirt. Cowboy/cowgirl hat sometimes accompanies it, but that’s about it. All my driving out west in the most rural of places including WY it isn’t that common to see most people dress up when out in public in their ranching or rodeo gear. EDIT *unless running a quick errand*

This was VERY different in the 70s and in 80s when I grew up obviously. Chalk it up to societal evolution good or bad.

[GoshWyo]

[Wyoprairie]

lately, wonder how many people, who live in Wyoming, are still going as nature intended? They used to wear a hat, and boots, and then in between was...well, gee whiz! Have they started covering it all up just like they do in big-major cities?

[GoshWyo]

Originally Posted by Wyoprairie

lately, wonder how many people, who live in Wyoming, are still going as nature intended? They used to wear a hat, and boots, and then in between was...well, gee whiz! Have they started covering it all up just like they do in big-major cities?

Well, the times…they are a-changin’.

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by GoshWyo

Well, the times…they are a-changin’.

Well, that sure doesn't mean everyone wants, or even, likes that! We have to put up with it, but still.

[BabyBoomers2]

I know this post isn't about Wyoming, but, to a point it's like Wyoming: Got a message from a senior friend who lives in Spearfish, SD. and she told me how much, as in homes, are being built in the area. She said "I just can't believe it. Where in the heck are these people coming from? This is so weird." Her and her husband took over a house that his daughter use to have.

Then again, her entire working career, as a RN in a school, was in So California. They both dress like they still live in So California and have absolutely no interest in anything about SD, except the house. They travel south in the wintertime to try and stay away from SD winters. However, they aren't Snowbirds, they just fly and drive around the south.

So, why is she so upset with the incoming number of people? Well, where they live, WAS pretty empty of any homes and that's why they liked the area so much.

[BabyBoomers2]

I want to make this perfectly clear; we aren't looking for place where everyone dresses like they just got off of their horse after a cattle drive on a ranch and drove into town/city.

With as many outsiders moving to Wyoming, and some coming that don't want to, and won't, change things and those that may want to change a lot of things. Anyone moving there should already know what Wyoming is really about, because it's called The Cowboy State for a reason as for both ranching and rodeo. But, can't stop those ones that have no interest in either from moving there. Then, there are those that can't ranch/farm and/or rodeo anymore, but still have a serious interest/belief in all.

A lot of forum members can tell those asking about certain areas/towns/cities in the U.S. "do you really want to move there?" or something like that. Some will change their minds about where they thought would be a great place to move to, while others will ignore any criticisms of the area/town/city and move anyway. Sometimes things work out and other times, not.

As for us, and I've stated this a few times in replies, we don't, always wear western clothes. Summertime can be shorts/tennis shoes/baseball cap, unless going to a rodeo, steakhouse or some western event. Our apartment is decorated in a lot of rodeo/western pictures, but we are into more than just that. However, we are very serious rodeo fans and love seeing livestock by going to a auction or driving by a farm/ranch. We will never give up on rodeo/tv-movie westerns or The Old West and our apartment does show that.

In reading what parts of Wyoming is like, we really wonder what Montana today is like. And, no Montana isn't in our future, but just wonder.

[rya700]

https://youtu.be/izUEPS9Jc2M

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by rya700

https://youtu.be/izUEPS9Jc2M

Who's "stirring the pot"??? Asking questions and making statements is doing that?? If so, just what is this forum for??

All I ask was about "people and Wyoming" and I get ridiculed for doing that??? Come on now!!