TDW 1480 - They Just Left This Here

[@adamthewoo]

If you thumb this comment up you will have properly exercised your finger

[@DemonAngelTag]

Keep up the great work Adam!

[@marcop.321]

Wow, the earliest I've been to a video

[@wipammy]

I wonder if I should count that as my total exercise for today??😜

[@ParanormalHoodLiveRadio]

hey adam whats your email? i live in boston and know a ton of cool places to check out movie locations abandoned buildings

[@lazycatz37]

Sorry just realized I used my middle finger!

[@AmyGodwin89]

I look forward to your vlogs every morning!!! Thank you for being so awesome and sharing your journey with us! 😀

[@adamthewoo]

thanks Amy

[@bradygiltz5160]

+adamthewoo when are you going to post on your first channel

[@EricFarmer01]

Im not getting the upload early enough any more to watch in the morning :(

[@IKS-Exploration]

Bless that cat :)

[@GamingWithGardenGnomes]

i live in Fargo, OK with a population of 364. I moved back from Daytona Beach to help my parents get more financially stable. Oilfield collapsed and now I'm stuck until I can find a job that pays well enough to save up and move away. My theory on small town life is we just get stuck in a place and cant get out.

[@Matt-go9nv]

*looks at sanitary door handle* *uses regular handle*

[@adamthewoo]

haha yep

[@karenlindsey5988]

I noticed that too and literally laughed out loud! Lol

[@CanadianGuy2004]

That part was funny

[@MichaelMuni]

LOL yes I noticed that as well and laughed.

[@bradroberts7800]

I use my shirt to pull it open or paper towels preferably. There are some gross people out here.

[@EmeraldCityRiz]

Every cat or dog you come across begs you to pet them and they never get one. Not even a little scratch on the head. You should go give that poor cat a hug.

[@hollybronwyn8176]

That sweetheart needs a home. :*( makes me desperately sad.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

Adam is noticeably not an animal person. He never makes over animals, just talks at them and moves on.

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

He said the cat is always hanging around his sister's house. It's probably a neighbor's cat, or his sister feeds it. Plus, he could be allergic. I'm extremely allergic to cats.

[@EmeraldCityRiz]

@@cynthiaabbott1945 I was referring to many videos leading up to this also. Many cats and dogs Adam came across on his travels. It was a joke that only makes sense at the time of the video coming out or if you watched them in order. Clearly those people got the joke but doesn’t make much sense over 4 years later and taken out of context.

[@EmeraldCityRiz]

@@cynthiaabbott1945 I just read my response back and I hope I didn’t sound condescending or anything along those lines. For some reason I felt that way when reading it and I hope that wasn’t the case for you. Anyway, thanks for the memories with this video and I’m going to rewatch them again soon for sure.

[@hitchslap8802]

I love the small town vibe...so relaxing and peaceful. I really enjoy your displays and descriptions of small town buildings, and the anecdotes and comments you share so that we can live vicariously through your experiences. Amazing drone shots! Thanks, Adam

[@PintoPopProductions]

Digging that '73-76 Lincoln Continental Mark IV. Nice color, too. I hope somebody saves it before the frame rots out from under it.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Worth saving. I think when the air bag suspension pukes the owners park them. Expensive fix.

[@sickbastd]

It's a Mark IV the Mark V is very similar but the IV has more rounder styling especially noticeable on the top of the fenders. The V was only made 3 years 77-79 the IV for 5 years 72-76 I've had several Mark's over the years and although I have had more that were a IV or V as they are easier to pick up cheap especially when the price of gas is sky high, I prefer the older ones as far as looks and styling. The giant bumpers really were ugly. The LTD's shared styling in several places but were smaller. The reason I like these cars and have hoarded them is that I am a really big and tall guy and no car made after the mid 80's even begins to fit me LOL

[@datguyyo]

Little word of advice, never let KZbin "fix" your videos under any circumstances.

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

Would have to agree especially when it says it will fix shaky camera work. It seems to make it worse

[@CuracaoLife]

I agree :)

[@Fallenwhun]

yeah it usually pops up and says, "your video seems to be a bit shakey, would you like for me to trash it even more?"

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

+Gabrie1 x I know right it sucks. But I guess it's lesson learned. :)

[@kfluharty]

That's just KZbins "hallucinogenic mushroom" filter.... Isn't it awesome!

[@lisadutton4314]

Our dog, Millie Carr was having a fit at the TV during the kitty cat scene😆

[@nktigger99]

I guess you would say I was born and raised in a small town(it has grown a lot since I was young though)....I did live overseas in Germany for two years before coming back home. My family has been here for over 100 years....my kids go to the same elementary school as I did and my dad went to. When they get to high school they will be fourth generation to go there....myself, my father and my grandmother graduated from the same high school. There is something to be said about staying close to your roots....now a days people don't think twice about leaving them behind but I am proud to be able to see where my great grandparents lived and died....I am proud that my kids get to grow up where I did. Our little town has been through a lot....two EF-5 tornados have torn through our town and in those moments where complete strangers are literally giving you the shirts off their backs I would never want to be anywhere else. #Moorestrong

[@davidjohnson8474]

3:44 such a pretty and friendly kitty

[@izhevsk1943]

I used to live in a major city, but got sick of the noise, pollution, taxes, fees, permits, traffic, crowds, bans, fines, politics, etc. I have been living in small towns for over ten years now and love it.

[@zekelebow]

Adam I live in a town in Texas that used to be small 20 yrs ago and people started moving here to get away from the big city traffic, schools and other things associated with big cities and now my small town has bumper to bumper traffic , big box stores like Lowes and a Homedepot , dunkin donuts ,chipotle , Panda Express etc... But back to your poll the answer is that $300,000 home has a chicken coup behind the pool. And there are 5 snow cone stands and 4 panhandlers at 4 stop lights. And you can here a voice in the distance screaming "pull your pants up!" Small towners are still here and I love Chipotles.

[@BillRiccio]

i can just imagine how creepy the Woo looks driving slowly around these small towns in that van filming out the window on an iphone

[@TheJoeWentzProjectTV]

My parents moved from a big city (Charlotte, NC)....and moved to a small town. They've been there, for 15 years now. It reminds me of, Mayberry. I think it's awesome myself.

[@todd2935]

lived in a small town almost half my life and couldn't wait to leave. Sixteen years later i'm ready to move back

[@spamanator666]

I will never understand touching the exit door handle in a public restroom without a using a paper towel. Ick! So many people just pee and leave without washing their hands, it's almost like touching their junk. Gross!

[@orangecayman520]

spamanator666 how do u piss without touching your junk bruv

[@lifein3hunnid885]

I have family in a little town in California named Dos Palos just before Fresno and they love it there. They've been there since 1943 and love it because the old town is adventurous. The old residents left so much stories hidden in the ruins. Give it a visit one day, you won't regret it. it has a population of 5000 between Dos Palos and Los Banos where the farms are.

[@AbandonedMaine]

My friend has lived in LA all his life and has now moved to a small town up by Yosememite in preparation for his retirement.

[@WritePassionFaves]

That cat wants you to feed it. One of our cats does this all the time.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

so sad the way it wanted to be rescued and was likely hungry....it could have used just a tiny bit of humanity.

[@uriah768ok]

I grew up in a small town, then moved to a metropolitan area, only to return to a small town for a job. I think the answer to your question is that people do both...some stay in a small town their entire lives, some move away and come back, some move to a small town to escape the hustle of the city.

[@suzyjacuzzi6791]

My family is from a small, Midwestern town and have been here forever on my dad's side. My mom's mother was an immigrant, though. Her dad met my grandma in the UK when he was in the army. They got married and came back here, small Midwestern town.

[@whittierca3954]

Got up at 6A.M and got my Daily WOO on. Thanks Adam just lost a job and denied for another that I applied for so your Daily WOO gives me something to look forward to.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

As a kid, I spent my summers in Iowa with my Grandma... we would go visit my Aunt on her farm... the typical old three story farm house... corn crop right up the edge of the yard.... it was okay during the day, but when my little brother and I would play at night looking for fire flies.... if you got to close to the corn fields... it was eerie.... you just felt like something was watching you... ready to leap out when you least expected it..... don't mess with corn fields!

[@terryray8370]

I took my elderly father to that Golden Corral; he needed to use the restroom and I couldn't get him in there. One of the male staffers came by and helped him in and out, without being asked! I never Weill forget his kindness!

[@Cindy7777777]

Sitting there on that long road where all the corn was made me think of that movie, set in Nebraska, Children of the Corn lol I could just see them start walking out from those cornstalks lol Great vlog and so many interesting things to see in Indiana, I never knew!!! That kitty cat was hungry!!! My answer to the question about do I think people that live in small towns have always lived there or are ones who have come from big cities, I believe that most people who live in small towns grew up there and have stayed! I don't really think people who were born and raised in big cities, would adjust to small town living! I think they would find it boring and not enough to do!!!!!!!

[@Averyindex0]

The drone footage at 7:48 is 100% majestic!

[@disneymatt01]

The reflection on the water is, well…majestic!!

[@drgeek100]

actually I thought the water looked kinda nasty......even have stuff floating on top....some kinda toxic bubbles maybe?

[@disneymatt01]

+drgeek100 @7:48 you think the water look bad???? Cause that's what we're talking 'bout.

[@drgeek100]

lol

[@mjsmith1223]

+disneymatt01 The water looked like it had lots of tannins in it (from leaves) and also some silt. The stuff floating looked like pollens, flower petals and leaves. Rivers in the Midwest look like that.

[@ehdforlife]

The Wabash river runs all the way down into Waco TX, we were there a couple weeks ago and looked up the river, it is one of the biggest in America.

[@roadblock24]

The Wabash River runs right through my town ( Terre Haute, Indiana) so a lot of stories behind said river..some good, some bad, the river was actually covered in a song by Johnny Cash. "If it wasn't for the wabash river"

[@stephenwarhurst6615]

The Town looks like the one in the movie Children of the Corn

[@angelinaduganNy]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Whitesmoke8080]

He who walks behind the rows.

[@wipammy]

I was waiting for a creepy group of kids to come out. Total CotC moment.

[@jessievilla4619]

Yes, that was probably who was tailgating him. Now we have to wait until tomorrow to see if they caught him or not.

[@meldaghost]

That's what i was thinking. Then i thought of Jeeper Creeper

[@HellbentforNaugahyde]

always a treat to watch your videos Adam. Especially when taking a break from mowing the lawn. I have delivered to homes that look abandoned, so be careful. Sometimes they have health issues that prevent them from doing anything.

[@TerriIncircles]

it amazes me everywhere you go keep the videos coming, Adam really enjoying them ..thank you...

[@CaptainBash737]

We moved from Liverpool, England to a small place called the Wirral 30 odd years ago. I still work in Liverpool but I wouldn't be without my small town to live in. Keep goin' Wooey mate.. it's all good.

[@play4u67]

I was born in Florida, moved to N.C when I was 2 yrs old, then, moved when I was 7 yrs old to Las Vegas, NV and stayed there for 28 yrs. Now, I live in a very small town in West Virginia where you don't even have to lock your doors at night if you don't want too. It's really cool to live in a small town sometimes, but don't want to live too far from a big city (only in case there is something you need to get in "the city" that you can't get in the small town.

[@devinbagnell8079]

its amazing how im captivated by each vlog! you can tell the detail and care that goes into each one!

[@shawnbishop78]

lived in a small town in Indiana my whole 38 years I've lived. family keeps me here

[@guitarmike1968]

Adam I live in a small town and always have. I live off Interstate 74 just past Brownsburg Indiana. love this town where I live.

[@JayJayFromAZ]

I was born in Phoenix grew up there and moved to a small town. I love it because of the people you get to know. I don't have many friends since they all live in Cities which is fine by me.

[@revengefrommars]

6:49 ...a van down by the river. (RIP Chris Farley)

[@Robothut]

Not only did full service gas stations pump your gas, they would clean the whindsheilds and ask you if you wanted them to check your oil and radiator level. Also many of them would check your tire preshure. All for free !

[@susetesquivel9505]

I'm from Mexico city, and 20 years ago I felt in love of the lifestyle of a small fishing town that Cabo was ... still small but is starting to grow a lot !!! so I will say 50/50 on who live in small towns

[@debbiethompson1321]

Okay so I know I'm hooked when once the vlog begins I tap the screen to see how much time is remaining, I mean can you make them a little longer? Lol. They are the highlight of my day! Thanks so much Adam, until tomorrow....

[@chrisrobo8789]

I used to live in a small, rural town in PA and drivers did the same thing. no one for miles, but the one person you'd share the road with would ride your tail (speed limit is not an option).

[@josebertao8153]

I live in a small town In TIPTON CAILF. Ben here for 55 years and i love it...

[@Infraredx]

I live in a small town in north dakota with 700 people and my family moved here like 4 years ago. pretty much everyone here has lived here there entire lives.

[@Infraredx]

i hope that answers your question

[@kerrykerr1210]

People leave small towns and never go back, or they stay forever.

[@selahstar]

Idk. my uncle purposely moved to one because he's retired and was tired of the hussle and bussle.

[@nktigger99]

I left for two years....lived in Germany for two years before moving back to my hometown in Oklahoma.

[@figracula1]

Yeah, totally agree with that, it's kinda a mixed bag. I grew up in a small town, nice area, miss it, but there's not a lot of work in small towns. Good video today, Adam. I'm getting the idea that cats love you, you're a closeted cat person!

[@punchline43]

Well I was born in a small town. And I live in a small town. I'll probably die in a small town. Oh those small communities...

[@angelinaduganNy]

+punchline43 John Cougar Melloncamp,right?

[@PlanetNibiru]

Hey bro, born and raised in big cities, Boston, Minneapolis, Orlando, etc. Moved to a small town outside of a major city now and love it. Wish i could be further out but work keeps me tied to the city. Wish I could be out there with you enjoying life, but work is a necessity right now. Lived in a bunch of small towns as I grew up and always preferred them over big cities. People are nicer, not so rushed, less crime. Just better all the way around. Think I might be one of the few people who moved as much or more than you. Hahahaa.

[@terryray8370]

The Wabash River is the state river; the road you were on was the towpath road for the Wabash & Erie Canal. Parts of the canal can be seen in Logansport, France Park, and other places. The absolute best place is at Canal Park in Delphi! It was built by volunteers and has an interactive museum, restored cabins and the best of all an authentic canal boat you can take a ride in. And please come visit the Denzel Carousel in Riverside Park in Logansport!!

[@nostalgicfool3082]

That old car is either a 1975 or 76 Continental Mark IV. I drove a silver one back when I lived a couple blocks from Disneyland from 1976 to 86. Interesting to see what was an expensive car sitting in the weeds in a small town. Must be the Boss's car. We love ya Adam.

[@prdarmywf04]

After living in Effingham, IL for a while I learned most of the people who live there have been there for generations. Certainly people from more urban areas have moved to smaller towns but the majority have just been from small towns. The Wabash can be found in Illinois also. Great drone footage!

[@geniusMoment]

The long, narrow country roads surrounded by corn fields, with the bright sun, remind me of the early seasons of Smallville.

[@tubehound8]

Adam thank you for pumping your kindred spirits up today. Well done Woo

[@anthonybilbrey4922]

Mr Woo a answer to your question. I was born in the city of Indianapolis when I was around 6 I moved to a small town in Manchester,Ky which was a change in pace. When I graduated from high school I moved back to Indianapolis for a few years but in the end I moved to the country cause the pace of life is slower and I love it. I enjoyed your blog today and have a great day!!!!

[@ezymk69]

We've always lived near small towns with populations of 7,000 or under but with a big town nearby (65,000+) for shopping and medical services plus a community college and Big Ten university. The commute to work is under 20 minutes depending on where you are going.

[@ToddEWalnuts]

The small town conundrum question. My parents grew up in a tiny city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They loved it there, but unfortunately there wasn't much work so they moved to a bigger city so my Dad could support his wife and soon the be two children. I think there are people who are born to live in big cities, and people who are born to live in small towns - but somewhere in between, people are forced to adapt to do what is best for them and their family. If I could find steady work with nice income, I'd be a small town country boy for life.

[@Kelly-ih8tm]

Personally speaking, I am from a small town and love it. Most of the town I grew up in has been there as well as their families for years. I love to visit the city an hour away but would never want to live there. We have everything we need and it's a much slower pace.

[@jonfranklin9361]

Drive by that old car a lot on my way though Walton. That concrete building. Farm workers lived in it.

[@kerbear7307]

I'm from Pittsburgh, PA and I moved to South Carolina back in 89 for my dad's job. The town where I live in SC is so small the only thing in town is a post office with a goat the lives behide it. There are more natives that live here than city folks.

[@bettyalvey323]

I still live in the small Indiana town that I've lived in for all of my life. Many of my friends decided to either stay here too or move back. It's a good life!

[@BenLaurence]

Love the majestic shots of the wilderness

[@quint150]

You need to clean your windshield every morning. LOL

[@goochI034]

The guy riding your tale was probably just that thing from Jeepers Creepers. No biggie.

[@kelseydrummond6254]

I love your vlogs, Adam! I look forward to them every day! :-) Thanks for sharing your adventures across the country with us!

[@DavisD814]

I think the cat was trying to say there's a boy trapped in a well.. Now he's dead. Because you didn't find him..

[@hwallisch]

First, all I could think of when you were at that old, abandoned gas station was Navin R. Johnson saying, "It's these cans... He hates these cans!"... I am a P. K., (my youth was a lot like yours) originally from Chicago, but moved to St. Louis so my Dad could attend seminary. After that, moved to a town of around 300, then to a town of 3000 and married my high school sweetheart and now live in a town of 200. I love visiting the cities, Kansas City isn't far from me, but love living the small town life.

[@kimberlyknepp6634]

I think most small towners have always lived in the small town. I live in a small town ,but was an Air Force brat so we came back here (my parents hometown) when my father retired in the 79s. My sister and brother have moved to cities for college and work and come back only for visits.Enjoying seeing Indiana, love the drone shots!

[@muramasa24]

I think it's a combination of people who commingle, I myself just moved from very populated Florida to a small town in Oregon which has been a very nice change so far since I've gotten to escape another hot summer.

[@silvergamedog8168]

How do you NOT pet that cat?! I wouldn't have been able to resist it. MUST... TOUCH... CUTE... CAT

[@AroundIndiana]

I grew up in a smaller town then moved to a larger city. I really can't imagine ever going back to a small town.

[@sheilabree1991]

"Well, I was born in a small town And I live in a small town Prob'ly die in a small town Oh, those small communities All my friends are so small town My parents live in the same small town My job is so small town Provides little opportunity".

[@MichaelMuni]

They have internet in small towns?

[@sheilabree1991]

Michael Muni Noooo, you just read a smoke signal.

[@ofc.rollout7839]

The roadside building was probably a migrant workers camp. We have one in Florida that was converted into a POW camp during WW2. We will be exploring it soon.

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Awesome vlog love the kitty

[@DaysGoneByForgottenHistory]

I have always lived in a smallish town. My dad came from a town of about 250 people and my mom from one of a couple thousand. I currently live in a town of about 2500. I love going to the city to shop and see things, but I would never want to live there.

[@Fallenwhun]

a wild wildebeest creature jumps out and the first the he yells is, "ADAM THE WOO'S WILD KINGDOM"

[@pennyveskrna3168]

If you make it to South Dakota go to DeSmet, SD. There is lots of stuff with Laura Ingalls Wilder there. All her family is buried there. Thereis a house her dad built and the homestead they lived on is still there too.

[@sandyk3669]

Thumbs up for the kitty cat!!!

[@cozmorio]

I never knew that about the gas gauge pointing to the side where the gas cap is, thanks. BTW, I think most small town dwellers are native to that area and either want to stay, or are intimidated to leave if they don't like it so they become complacent.

[@Xexsut]

The locals don't like your out of state tags...intimidation factor ;)

[@392nightrunner]

I live in a small town, I spend enough time in big cities for work that it's nice to have peace and quiet during time off

[@Jmunny40]

I've almost always lived in a small town. Born in one, moved away for awhile and came back

[@2xduranfan]

Your question... it's both. My dad's family was small town Georgia that came north to work in the Ohio steel mills, but couldn't wait to go back to small town GA. My mom's family always lived in bigger towns but on the outskirts. I'm transplanted into a larger town, miss small town but would live in NYC in a heartbeat.

[@TheBigGabagool]

sorry I didn't get to meet up with you at the mall before you left. It's Frankie gabagool remember? I live in Redondo Beach. I gotta say Indiana looks a little too slow-paced for me I would lose my mind in a little town like that. I'm a city slicker born and raised for Generations in Los Angeles. thank you for all you do every day.

[@shesaid19]

The cat .. " Someone dumped me here, I'm lonely, scared and starving but about to be saved.." .............. Guess not !

[@vikkinicholson2300]

the cat and his treatment of it got to a lot of viewers here and there seems to be no comment from Mr. Woo (den) heart.

[@DomesticKrys]

Speaking of Kokomo specifically, most of these people have been here for a long time. Their grandparents have homesteads, their parents work for the factory (that brings a LOT of people here) and then you marry your high school sweetheart and stay here. Myself and many others, have left and come back because we enjoy the small town feel. That Speedway is right up the road from me, like 5 miles....

[@RodShopDodgeColt]

Think most have always lived in small towns, especially ones that are not near big metro areas. I moved from congested burbs to a small town on the outskirts of that metro area and I love it.

[@pinkparfait]

I'm loving all the gorgeous bird's-eye footage you're getting with the Magestic! Keep it up!

[@artellis]

First, I had been driving for about 15 years before I finally figured out what the arrow next to the gas gauge was about. Second I moved from a small town in Massachusetts population around 30,000 to a small town in Vermont population about 700. I did that on purpose for about a decadebut ended up moving back to Massachusetts because it's so hard to make a living in a rule area and less you drive a big truck or cut trees down for a living

[@ThirdHandWelding]

Love the videos Adam! Keep up the awesome job! I look forward to them every day when I get home from work. You should consider coming to Richmond Virginia for a few days on your journey. There is so much history in this city you would have a great time!!

[@larrysbk]

Great railfanning to start off this vlog! I think that may be the Winamac Southern Railway, Kokomo to Logansport.

[@halloween2brenda1]

My husband and I both lived in the country and moved into a small town

[@Iwaswrong578]

Hey Adam. In my neck of the woods (lanesboro, MA) in western mass. I'd have to say that most people from my graduating class tried the whole city life thing for a while but they eventually came back to the small town. I think that if you grew up in a small town no matter where you go, you will eventually end up back in a small town setting.

[@MikeFromNashville]

When you live in a place as crowded as Los Angeles and move to a less populated place you appreciate the open space and finding a parking spot. Driving in grid lock constantly does elevate stress levels. Living in Nashville I see a lot of California plates. Others are catching on. So to answer your question, the small town has a combo of both people who grew up there, maybe moved to a big city and moved back home. Or people who never leave and hate the big city. I myself love the Country. I love driving past cows and horses on my way to work rather then what I would see driving surface streets from Redondo Beach to Downtown LA. I do miss the weather of my native State of California as well as my friends but that's it.

[@lowlucas1]

love the daily videos, Adam. keep them coming. as for the small town poll, my personal experience goes as such: raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, spent alot of time downtown. most of my family is from there, and it was quite good. through some crappy circumstances, I ended up moving to Owensboro, KY. in summer of '94. been there ever since. life is slightly more calm in a small town vs. large city. I miss Pittsburgh like crazy, but I prefer being in a smaller, less crazier town sometimes.

[@YodaPagoda]

To answer your poll question, I think that most people who live in small towns are from there, or migrate from small town to small town. Unless you're a professional that's needed by the local population (doctor, dentist, pharmacist) not a lot of folks venture away from the big city to live.

[@jessicawatson9249]

I grew up in a small town in WV and most people that are from there go back several generations. Most of the time they don't move away.

[@alaskalost1]

In my case I grew up in small towns and left for work.I live in the biggest city in Alaska,which really isn't that big of a city.I am getting ready to move to our cabin in the woods next spring to get away from the worsening crime and congestion that's happened here in the last 20 years.I can't wait.

[@ajogg]

That was Jeff Foxworthy Adam, in that ad for Golden Corral. I saw a tv commercial the other day with him in it. He must be a spokesperson for them. Also, I've lived in both big and small towns. Sometimes it's to get away from big city life, sometimes it's for financial reasons.

[@JerryEricsson]

Well I live in a small town of 1400 folk in South Dakota. I was born here, grew up here, left to the big city to make my living, and came back here to retire. Many others who live here have done the same, but the majority have lived here all their lives. That said, to my West is a lady who moved here from LA, and loves it, to my East is a Mexican who moved here from New Mexico, and loves it, so it seems that there are indeed a blend, much like the rest of the world.

[@goochI034]

The Wabash river drains into the Ohio down here in Evansville, IN so its a pretty long river. Also, most people living in small towns have always lived in small towns. They are definitely "different" than us folks who come from city life.