Small Town Living

You know you are living in a small town when....

1.  You live in the country.... but main street is just 5 miles down the road

2.  The post office is down on main street... and ALL the postal workers treat you like family every time you go in

3.  If you happen to be on main street at 12:00 noon all the churches chime their bells... and during the holidays the bells ring out christmas hymns

4.  People actually pull their cars over to listen to the church bells at noon

5.  One end of town to the other is only a 10 minute drive... with 30 MPH speed limit

6.  No one drives the speed limit.... they drive 5 - 10 miles under the speed limit

7.  No one is in a hurry.... so don't think about rushing them

8.  Any place of business you visit twice... they not only remember you... but they remember past purchases and food orders

9.  People pull over to the side of the road the instant they see a funeral procession and wait until the final car has passed

10.  Everyone waves and smiles at everyone... no matter if you are walking or driving

11.  When walking down any street, everyone looks you in the eye and greets you as you pass by

12.  Everyone starts up a conversation with you whenever you are waiting in any line

13.  People not only ask you how you or your family are doing... but they actually listen to the answer and respond

14.  Handshakes and hugs are a common occurrence

15.  Men tip their hats and hold doors for women

16.  People are referred to as 'folks'

17.  Parents are referred to as 'my Momma' and/or 'my Daddy'... no matter how old the child... including 70 year olds speaking about their parents

18.  There are more pick up trucks per square capita than any other vehicle..... with tractors coming in a close second

19.  Crime rate??!! What is that!!??

20.  Everyone in town turns out for the local high school football games.... even if you don't have, or never have had a child who attends/attended the school

21.  All businesses (other than fast food places) shut down after 9:00pm on Saturday, and are closed on Sunday's and Monday's

As George Bailey said.... "It's A Wonderful Life"!