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Niffla



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The town has the fortune of possibly surviving as a roadside diversion and supply center on the way to some rather beautiful parks and nature reserves in the state.
That's another thing about driving through these tiny remote outposts that saddens me.
Sometimes you'll see signs promoting the town. Almost pleading with drivers to stop by. To stop and eat. Or pick up some little knick knack. At least some gas. Just any transaction out there means a lot more to them. It's sad to me I guess because the reality is I'm sure the vast majority of people traveling through will not stop and will never see that town again.
I think the next road trip I make I'm going to make it a point to stop and spend some money.
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Re: Small town America [Re: Niffla] 2
#26877217 - 08/12/20 05:15 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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It's illegal to go through property but people do it. I like watching urban explorers on YouTube sometimes. I can scrounge up some links if you want.
But anyway it's not illegal to walk on the road or sidewalk. I recommend.
I've walked through alot of small towns and I love town centers, degraded or not. I can imagine that was so many peoples lives. On a bustling Saturday or after church lets out and families are talking with each other about seeing a movie at the old theater or getting a meal at the local diner.
Those old theaters are super cool. Back before VCR and home video. Back before cable TV. Back when seeing a movie was a big deal, theaters reflected that.
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Re: Small town America [Re: Niffla] 1
#26877369 - 08/12/20 07:00 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Sorry dude been firing one offs around work and shit today.
Yeah those people appreciate your dollar more than any city or chain. I've chatted with some super cool peeps in little towns. Often in little shops and diners you get the chance to chat with the owner and that's always cool. Never met one that wasn't chill.
I must sadly admit little town USA was never my destination, not even my own family's town. Just places I stop on my way to other places. Do try to make that little stop though.
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Re: Small town America [Re: Niffla]
#26877596 - 08/12/20 09:31 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Niffla said: This past weekend I went on about a 10 hour drive to Ruidoso, New Mexico. So I went through extremely remote and desolate parts of Texas and New Mexico.
Drove through something like twenty (give or take) remote outposts that were decaying into oblivion. A lot of these "town" had populations of less than 200 and were hours away from any decently sized town.
It was really sad, honestly. Broke my heart riding through those places. The vast majority of the businesses that once were operational at some point in time were vacant and falling apart in advanced stages of utter decay. Some of the roofs had even collapsed in altogether. Some homes still had people living in them but many homes were also clearly long ago abandoned.
Sorry all that desolation upset you,
but what I see is a place to get land for cheap with access to electricity and water.
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Re: Small town America [Re: Fiery]
#26877694 - 08/12/20 11:22 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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its all about small cities with not much else around them, and growing up with them. then just dip out when they get big. I wonder what the next small city like that is....
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Re: Small town America [Re: Niffla]
#26877728 - 08/12/20 11:55 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Niffla said: This past weekend I went on about a 10 hour drive to Ruidoso, New Mexico. So I went through extremely remote and desolate parts of Texas and New Mexico.
Drove through something like twenty (give or take) remote outposts that were decaying into oblivion. A lot of these "town" had populations of less than 200 and were hours away from any decently sized town.
It was really sad, honestly. Broke my heart riding through those places. The vast majority of the businesses that once were operational at some point in time were vacant and falling apart in advanced stages of utter decay. Some of the roofs had even collapsed in altogether. Some homes still had people living in them but many homes were also clearly long ago abandoned.
The creepiest thing was how many homes I saw along the way that almost looked like someone was living in them -- but the windows were gone or boarded up, and the roofs had partly collapsed or some walls had fallen away. And there'd still be a car or two in the driveway. That was the creepiest thing. But obviously these vehicles weren't functional, as they were rusted out and appeared to have not been driven for many years. A few cars were still even parked in the garage. It was like scenes out of an apocalyptic movie.
Those places...it's almost impossible for them to make it out there. To thrive. There's barely any work/jobs there because there are extremely few businesses. People want to hang on and stay in those towns, as depressed as the towns may be -- because that's their home. So they stay. What really saddened me was that you could see clearly that they have tried to start businesses for the few people in town (like a bbq joint, a diner, some random storefronts, etc.) but almost all ultimately failed at some point and were abandoned to decay because nobody in the town has money to spend. Nobody driving through (like myself) stop by to support the very few businesses they have that are still alive.
Like I drove by a handful of roadside fruit stands in the middle of nowhere but instead of stopping by and spending some money there to help them out I just ended up back home in Dallas last night only to order a few things from earth overlord Jeff Bezos and go to the huge chain grocery store across the street. Meanwhile those poor people out there in the middle of nowhere can afford to even keep their homes from literally falling apart around them.
Anyway TLDR: seeing dying small towns kinda made me sad but by tomorrow I'll have forgotten about them completely and will be back to helping feed all the mega chains here in city so their CEOs can trade in their old yachts for new ones

hey Niffla. Why didnt you come by? I live nearby.
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west virginia is basically a museum
so much rich history of immigrants and poc catching black lung and getting massacred by robber barons who refused to pay 
thanks to mechanization during the civil rights era, blacks and whites, who fought together for medicaid, minimum wage, and social security, failed to become united as the smart ppl left for better work
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same street
theres a lot of beautiful sights along the ohio river
centuries old industry. marvelous architecture.
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to me theres no more perfect place than Appalachia.
but its demise is directly linked to corporate greed and false promises provided by big wigs that still goes on.
the land is the most rich in the world and the people collect cans to survive
these people are being conned into giving away billions of dollars that dont get taxed and go directly to a dozen ppl
whole towns are having their gall bladders removed because of toxic flooding from fracking and mining, yet they still argue its worth it cause their whole families were coal miners and its the only thing left.
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hey Niffla. Why didnt you come by? I live nearby.
Where about are you these days starfire?
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same street
wow
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Re: Small town America [Re: Niffla]
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You saw that mountain in Ruidoso. I an in Alamogordo. It is a two-bit shit hole.
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Oh shit okay you're by white sands national park then right?
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Re: Small town America [Re: Niffla]
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#26879253 - 08/13/20 09:19 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Yea. I know all the good places. I trip 50 miles in the desert every time I trip, up to the mountains. It is always cool. I go to Ruidoso a lot, especially the casino.
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#26879255 - 08/13/20 09:20 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Actually no, that isn't the white sands. It is a really a pile of blow.
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starfire_xes said: Yea. I know all the good places. I trip 50 miles in the desert every time I trip, up to the mountains. It is always cool. I go to Ruidoso a lot, especially the casino.
Man that sounds amazing, tripping out there. New Mexico is legit, man. Elite level outdoors opportunities. I was driving around some of the camping areas on the side of this mountain tucked away pretty deep and it was awesome. And the camping spots were so far away from each other so you'd have complete privacy. A+ stuff.
And I wanted to check out the big casino -- looks amazing. But it was still closed for covid...although I did hear that they may be opening it back up real soon.
The main street in Ruidoso was lit, too. I didn't expect that (I guess because of covid). The streets were full with people, and all the rental cabins were occupied with droves of people hanging out on the patios. It was awesome...will be back for sure. I'll have to hit you up next time I roll through.
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starfire_xes said: Actually no, that isn't the white sands. It is a really a pile of blow.
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