How things are in Wyoming

[jnyork]

My friend from Yuma is spending a month here in Lander WY in his motorhome, visiting me and see the sights. We went to the range this afternoon, contributed considerably to the lead pollution of the ground out there, then decided to go for coffee.
Decided to try a sort of hippie coffee joint, somewhat like a Starbucks, with the 50 different kinds of coffee concoctions etc. Place was just about empty. Couple of young girls about 19 or so tending the place, with the prerequisite little tattoos, face metal etc. "OOOHH," one of them cooed as we walked in, "we love your NRA hat, sir , its totally awsome". Not a hint of being facitious or condescending in the comment, just a couple of nice girls, we chatted them up a little, finished our coffee and bid them adieu. Friend was duly impressed, commented as we walked out "Only in Wyoming". Indeed. That's why I live here .

[Sixgun]

They do the same thing here. The girls see a couple of semi-old guys walk in, and knowing they are the only ones with the bucks, so the girls smile, make small talk and reap in the big tips! -----6

[Old Ironsights]

Probably locals then & not NOLSies...

[Streetstar]

They do the same thing here. The girls see a couple of semi-old guys walk in, and knowing they are the only ones with the bucks, so the girls smile, make small talk and reap in the big tips! -----6

Gotta love the young women ----- they know how to work the room! Fine with me too -- someone who is nice gets more of a tip than a grouchy ol thing

[keyston44]

A few years ago we went up to Montana and came back through Wyoming. While in Billings we stopped at a couple motels and asked if they offered an NRA discount, none of them did.
Coming back through Cody Wyoming, we stopped at a motel and asked if they offered an NRA discount. The elderly gentleman behind the counter said " Son, This is Cody Wyoming, of course we offer an NRA discount. There isn't a house or vehicle that doesn't have at least one gun in it here."
Needless to say that is where we stayed that night. I just wish we had more time to visit Cody.

Key

[Griff]

They do the same thing here. The girls see a couple of semi-old guys walk in, and knowing they are the only ones with the bucks, so the girls smile, make small talk and reap in the big tips! -----6

Actually, I think that was invented in Georgia... Perfected in Texas, AND then exported... probably to WY first and lastly to Pennsylvania.

[piller]

In any job where you serve the public and your demeanor is what determines whether or not they continue to frequent you establishment, you learn to communicate in a way that keeps the customers coming back. Those 2 young ladies were smart.

[AJMD429]

If it counts for anything, the most frequent 'gift' I get from patients here in Indiana, is boxes of ammo.

An occasional bottle of wine, lots of hand-written cards (really the best gift), but LOTS of boxes of ammo...

[mikld]

Personally, I think just about any smaller town the folks, young ladies included, are much more friendly and "real" (I have a friend at church , female, that has offered to show me how to field dress and butcher a deer). I can/do have a lot to compare "attitudes" with having spent 60 years in Los Angeles...

[Old Ironsights]

... (I have a friend at church , female, that has offered to show me how to field dress and butcher a deer). .

Rock ON! Take her up on that pronto.

[Fiddler]

Back in June of 1992, I spent a night in Sundance, Wyoming on my way from Seattle to Florida.
Can't remember much about the motel I stayed in, but I certainly remember the restaurant I visited.
Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of this establishment, but it was incredible!
Family-owned, family-operated.
Squeaky-clean.
Huge servings of amazing food at ridiculously low prices.
Mom ran the register, Dad ran the kitchen, teenage sons and daughters waited and bused tables. Great food, great service, great prices.
After all these years I've never forgotten that place. I wish that entire family all the best of luck, whether or not they all stayed in the restaurant business.
The only thing I can compare this to was back in 1978, when I had a similar experience at a place called Don's Hungry Farmer Restaurant in Alice, Texas (or was it McAllen?). It's been so long, I can't quite remember which town.
These kind of places are so rare nowdays that they stick in your memory forever.

[Old Ironsights]

Back in June of 1992, I spent a night in Sundance, Wyoming on my way from Seattle to Florida.
Can't remember much about the motel I stayed in, but I certainly remember the restaurant I visited.
Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of this establishment, but it was incredible!
Family-owned, family-operated.
Squeaky-clean.
Huge servings of amazing food at ridiculously low prices.
Mom ran the register, Dad ran the kitchen, teenage sons and daughters waited and bused tables. Great food, great service, great prices.
After all these years I've never forgotten that place. I wish that entire family all the best of luck, whether or not they all stayed in the restaurant business.
The only thing I can compare this to was back in 1978, when I had a similar experience at a place called Don's Hungry Farmer Restaurant in Alice, Texas (or was it McAllen?). It's been so long, I can't quite remember which town.
These kind of places are so rare nowdays that they stick in your memory forever.

Describe the ambiance/decorations. Sundance isn't that big of a town...

[jeepnik]

They do the same thing here. The girls see a couple of semi-old guys walk in, and knowing they are the only ones with the bucks, so the girls smile, make small talk and reap in the big tips! -----6

Hmm, I've been in other types of establishments where the young ladies used the same techniques. But I think they made a "bit" more in tips. Of course, that was long ago so things might be different today (yea, sure).

[HillbillyGadget]

I don't know what would have been in Sundance in'92. but now we have the Aro, Higbees and a new restaraunt called "The Longhorn".
All family owned. Only the Longhorn is open every night after dark.

[harry]

I don't know what would have been in Sundance in'92. but now we have the Aro, Higbees and a new restaraunt called "The Longhorn".
All family owned. Only the Longhorn is open every night after dark.

I stop in at the Aro quite alot.