I like Miami Beach. There are lots of nice people, and the weather is great - but there is also a level of... degeneracy? Hood rat junk? Euro trash?

And, I don’t know... it’s making me more “Dutchie”. (I’m PA Dutch)

The Rolex and the UX stay locked up, and I’m happy just wearing my g shock, etc.

It’s odd. The more “look at me” sexual and money stuff I see, the more repugnant I find it.

Miami is unusual. Such an interesting mix of money, culture, and history.

The personalities rival those in Key West.

I was noticing that today in my area. I went grocery shopping and saw a man wearing glitter eye shadow, purple hair, an exposed shoulder, midriff cut blouse and felt slippers. He probably weighed 300 pounds. On the next aisle was a woman wearing full footie pajamas, tiger striped, with the drop flap seat.

Not related, but crime is up significantly, especially shootings.

Life is getting weird.

No. Very conventional. NOLA is close for variety if so desired.

What part of Pennsylvania, Aglifter? My dad's family is from Lancaster County, for the most part. Even now, not many of his relatives live more than 75 miles from Lancaster, even the generations that came after him. He grew up there, but went to Penn State, and never lived in Pennsylvania again.

Miami isn't much like the Dutch country, is it?

There is a widely available book about the Yoop titled:
You Wouldn't Like It Here.
And the the book has a sequel:
You Still Wouldn't Like It Here.

I'm from that neck of the woods originally - Reading PA, one county over from Lancaster. Daughter and brothers still live there, although I "emigrated" many decades ago, first for quality of life to Colorado, and currently for employment in SC. Had a bunch of friends growing up with decidedly "Dutch" names - Hirneisen, Stubblebine, and so on.

Tucson, AZ.

... on the corner of Walk 'n Don't Walk

Any of the big cities are not a place I will live. I can get across town in my city in 10 to 15 minutes and I'm good with that.

Pretty normal and conventional most times. Then there's the tourist season that sees some oddities. And of course the annual Sturgis Rally for some fun weirdness.

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Originally posted by Fredward:
I was noticing that today in my area. I went grocery shopping and saw a man wearing glitter eye shadow, purple hair, an exposed shoulder, midriff cut blouse and felt slippers. He probably weighed 300 pounds. On the next aisle was a woman wearing full footie pajamas, tiger striped, with the drop flap seat.

Let me guess.

Walmart?

I spend a lot of time in South Florida. I find that area creepy as hell. I usually stay at hotels near the beach and the over the top sexuality from both sexes I find very off putting. On the other hand, my hotel has a mermaid show that is pretty interesting to watch. I got my dog in Amish land, Miami it’s not.

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Originally posted by jhe888:

Miami isn't much like the Dutch country, is it?

They couldn’t be more different, LOL!

The oddest of areas.

I'm also from PA Dutch Country although the less affluent sect (Warren) and I live near The Big Easy... so... yeah, I feel ya.

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Originally posted by GWbiker:
Tucson, AZ.

What's wrong with Tucson? I've been thinking of visiting there.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
There is a widely available book about the Yoop titled:
You Wouldn't Like It Here.
And the the book has a sequel:
You Still Wouldn't Like It Here.

Prequel:
Please Read the next two books.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
There is a widely available book about the Yoop titled:
You Wouldn't Like It Here.
And the the book has a sequel:
You Still Wouldn't Like It Here.

Funny thing is: I do like it there

I pretty much live in Mayberry. Still have the weird ones, just less of them.