My Hometown
Monday morning I have to have Julies car at the shop to get it "winterized" and the rear brakes changed. This is a small little shop that has an awesome reputation. The only problem is that no matter what the job is.... they ask you to drop the car off and pick it up at the end of the day. I made an arrangement with the owners to have me be the first car into the shop so I can stick around and wait. It means getting the car to the shop by 7AM but I'd rather do that than be stranded all day with no wheels, plus this way we don't need to ask an Aunt/uncle/friend/cousin to give us a ride back to the shop to pick the car up.
I tried out a small little barber shop on the side of route 6 on Thursday. I only had him trim the sides and taper the back. I decided to give the long hair on top another try... Especially with winter winds blowing like crazy here. Price? 8 bucks!! sweeeet ;)
Sure gotta love small town USA. The barber shop had a hand written note in the front window saying something like "If you come here and find the shop closed, please call 555-whatever and leave your name and phone number. I'll call you back within 24 hours to set up a time when we can meet back here for your haircut" lol... say what?
The other day when I took Julies car into the shop the first time (oil change, flat tire), there was a guy dropping off his car just as I was leaving. He must have been in his 70's at least. This guy told the shop owner what he wanted done on his car and then said he needed a ride home. Well the mechanics were swamped with cars so I offered to drive the guy home, it turned out he lived near Julie and I anyway. So as I drove him home he was telling me stories of the area such as how it was like when him and wife first moved here. As we got to his house he said he used to raise horses and other animals but he couldn't maintain them anymore. Also he stated, " I've lived here for over 35 years and my wife and I practically don't know anybody" I stuck out my hand and said, "Well you know somebody now.... my name is Brian, It was a pleasure to meet you". He introduced himself as Leo and thanked me very much for the ride. I drove away thinking of the likelihood something like that happening in Vancouver without getting shot or mugged. :)
It seems everywhere I go now, people are recognizing me. The post office, the gas station, the corner stores etc etc etc. The people here just seem so laid back and willing to be friendly. Sure there are times when I miss the convenience of the big city but I'm really starting to enjoy the type of life a small town has to offer.
I tried out a small little barber shop on the side of route 6 on Thursday. I only had him trim the sides and taper the back. I decided to give the long hair on top another try... Especially with winter winds blowing like crazy here. Price? 8 bucks!! sweeeet ;)
Sure gotta love small town USA. The barber shop had a hand written note in the front window saying something like "If you come here and find the shop closed, please call 555-whatever and leave your name and phone number. I'll call you back within 24 hours to set up a time when we can meet back here for your haircut" lol... say what?
The other day when I took Julies car into the shop the first time (oil change, flat tire), there was a guy dropping off his car just as I was leaving. He must have been in his 70's at least. This guy told the shop owner what he wanted done on his car and then said he needed a ride home. Well the mechanics were swamped with cars so I offered to drive the guy home, it turned out he lived near Julie and I anyway. So as I drove him home he was telling me stories of the area such as how it was like when him and wife first moved here. As we got to his house he said he used to raise horses and other animals but he couldn't maintain them anymore. Also he stated, " I've lived here for over 35 years and my wife and I practically don't know anybody" I stuck out my hand and said, "Well you know somebody now.... my name is Brian, It was a pleasure to meet you". He introduced himself as Leo and thanked me very much for the ride. I drove away thinking of the likelihood something like that happening in Vancouver without getting shot or mugged. :)
It seems everywhere I go now, people are recognizing me. The post office, the gas station, the corner stores etc etc etc. The people here just seem so laid back and willing to be friendly. Sure there are times when I miss the convenience of the big city but I'm really starting to enjoy the type of life a small town has to offer.
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