Driving RURAL ARKANSAS: The Crazy Things I Saw
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Date: 2024-01-28
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chrisoldham2772
You didn't show it but you drove right past my buddy's house bout mile before ya get ta Poyen(poh-ehn. If ya ever in that neck a the woods again you should go straight when ya started, it comes out on AR 67. OR if ya start at Malvern(mal-vern-e-uh, lol) and head South on 67 you go through Central, Donaldson, Friendship, Caddo Valley-turn left n keep north on 67 ya hit Arkadelphia then Gum Springs, Gurdon, and Hope is as far south as my old stompin grounds used ta go. I know all the dirt n back roads down there AND all the ones here in Northcentral Arkansas. Ya ever through this way n wanna go ridin round come pick me up, I dont have a truck no more, lol. Yeah us Arkansans got a different sense a humour. You might be seriously makin fun a me, I'LL STILL LAUGH WIT YA! I'm a hillbillie born in Little Rock, raised down southwest Arkansas then lived hyere in the Ozarks fa the last 6 yrs. I even got some homemade wine and always got a pot a soup on.
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You didn't show it but you drove right past my buddy's house bout mile before ya get ta Poyen(poh-ehn. If ya ever in that neck a the woods again you should go straight when ya started, it comes out on AR 67. OR if ya start at Malvern(mal-vern-e-uh, lol) and head South on 67 you go through Central, Donaldson, Friendship, Caddo Valley-turn left n keep north on 67 ya hit Arkadelphia then Gum Springs, Gurdon, and Hope is as far south as my old stompin grounds used ta go. I know all the dirt n back roads down there AND all the ones here in Northcentral Arkansas. Ya ever through this way n wanna go ridin round come pick me up, I dont have a truck no more, lol. Yeah us Arkansans got a different sense a humour. You might be seriously makin fun a me, I'LL STILL LAUGH WIT YA! I'm a hillbillie born in Little Rock, raised down southwest Arkansas then lived hyere in the Ozarks fa the last 6 yrs. I even got some homemade wine and always got a pot a soup on.
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billwilson3609
Sheridan is the poor man's version of McKinney. It's seen a population growth of 50% since 2000 with the city annexing the new developments just outside the city limits. The city is part of the Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area so probably has become an attractive location for LR residents to relocate to.
That dead-end road you took that had all the crummy trailers with junked up yards then ended by two nice homes is a common sight in the Deep South. That road was once lined with old dilapidated houses so one or two people bought all of them up then tore them down while building themselves new homes at the end of the street. Then they rented out the vacant lots to house trailer owners since those have water, sewer and electrical service. Those trailers will eventually be replaced with new construction. Nothing will change in the downtown until those properties change hands.
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Sheridan is the poor man's version of McKinney. It's seen a population growth of 50% since 2000 with the city annexing the new developments just outside the city limits. The city is part of the Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area so probably has become an attractive location for LR residents to relocate to.
That dead-end road you took that had all the crummy trailers with junked up yards then ended by two nice homes is a common sight in the Deep South. That road was once lined with old dilapidated houses so one or two people bought all of them up then tore them down while building themselves new homes at the end of the street. Then they rented out the vacant lots to house trailer owners since those have water, sewer and electrical service. Those trailers will eventually be replaced with new construction. Nothing will change in the downtown until those properties change hands.
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PolkRidgeAesthete
The rough road proved to be one of my very favorites of the stretches I've encountered in your documentation so far. Thanks for braving it! I find surcharging poetic rewards in such areas, and have sought them out many times in territory both entirely new and partially familiar. I've encountered places in real isolation in the Missouri Ozarks that more than hold their own in raw, defiant, junk-woven strangeness with anything seen here; and in east Kentucky, I know some wildly raucous, baroquely junked-packed hollers that take the theme considerably further. Long ago this image-world became thematic in my terrain wrangling, and often enters both my visual art and writings. I hope you never compromise your penchant for such documentation and deeply memorable adventure.
---David Thomas Roberts
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The rough road proved to be one of my very favorites of the stretches I've encountered in your documentation so far. Thanks for braving it! I find surcharging poetic rewards in such areas, and have sought them out many times in territory both entirely new and partially familiar. I've encountered places in real isolation in the Missouri Ozarks that more than hold their own in raw, defiant, junk-woven strangeness with anything seen here; and in east Kentucky, I know some wildly raucous, baroquely junked-packed hollers that take the theme considerably further. Long ago this image-world became thematic in my terrain wrangling, and often enters both my visual art and writings. I hope you never compromise your penchant for such documentation and deeply memorable adventure.
---David Thomas Roberts
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kathy2703
I actually lived in cotter and it's the trout capital of the world. As for calico rock you wondering around it being a stranger I'm surprised someone didn't say something to you. Funny you talked about people having a lot of stuff out in their yards and you laughed, well most of the people around this area have had to start over and we can't afford to by new so you can stop and try to work some kind of deal if they got something you think you can use. Yes we are poor hillbilly people around here but I'll tell you one thing when someone needs help we are all right there to help them even if we don't know them. I'm proud to say I'm from. We are a huge turrist area and so many people come here to retire.
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I actually lived in cotter and it's the trout capital of the world. As for calico rock you wondering around it being a stranger I'm surprised someone didn't say something to you. Funny you talked about people having a lot of stuff out in their yards and you laughed, well most of the people around this area have had to start over and we can't afford to by new so you can stop and try to work some kind of deal if they got something you think you can use. Yes we are poor hillbilly people around here but I'll tell you one thing when someone needs help we are all right there to help them even if we don't know them. I'm proud to say I'm from. We are a huge turrist area and so many people come here to retire.
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carlhaldeman420
I don't think Lord Spoda is a man of much experience. Houses in disrepair are a common occurrence all over the country. He used the term packrat for places that had just a few items around on the ground. He is obviously from a city and has led a sheltered life. It is odd that he now makes his living talking about places he doesn't have much of a clue about. Yeah, I understand keeping a place nice and tidy, but I also understand letting them go for one reason or another. He would probably make better videos if he made less critical comments while filming. Of course, it would be hard to be too critical of Pine Bluff. He just doesn't understand country life in all it's variety.
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I don't think Lord Spoda is a man of much experience. Houses in disrepair are a common occurrence all over the country. He used the term packrat for places that had just a few items around on the ground. He is obviously from a city and has led a sheltered life. It is odd that he now makes his living talking about places he doesn't have much of a clue about. Yeah, I understand keeping a place nice and tidy, but I also understand letting them go for one reason or another. He would probably make better videos if he made less critical comments while filming. Of course, it would be hard to be too critical of Pine Bluff. He just doesn't understand country life in all it's variety.
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usa-by-car
Ladies and gentlemen, what you are looking at in this video, and the many others just like it, is the results of the The Free Trade Agreement. Yes, the thing that was supposed to be such a great thing for the economy and lift us out of our backwards poverty state is the very thing that plunged us deeper into it. This wonderful government implemented disaster is the cause of rural American jobs moving to other countries therefore ripping the lifes blood from these rural communities in this video and many, many more across the nation. So keep trusting the government and remember, they only have your best interests in mind.
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Ladies and gentlemen, what you are looking at in this video, and the many others just like it, is the results of the The Free Trade Agreement. Yes, the thing that was supposed to be such a great thing for the economy and lift us out of our backwards poverty state is the very thing that plunged us deeper into it. This wonderful government implemented disaster is the cause of rural American jobs moving to other countries therefore ripping the lifes blood from these rural communities in this video and many, many more across the nation. So keep trusting the government and remember, they only have your best interests in mind.
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jonsue6
I'm sorry, but did you say, talk about deliverance There are rural areas everywhere you go. The beauty was in the historic part of town, the old buildings and architecture. Delightful quirkiness was cute as well, while you look at porta-potties and call the people packrats. I am sure that the people who live in the homes you exploited are happy. Why didn't you just wait for a tornado to come through while riding a donkey, before you started filming By the way, I live in Jonesboro, AR, and am thankfully more fortunate than the people in those homes and my husband is a farmer who feeds you. You're welcome.
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I'm sorry, but did you say, talk about deliverance There are rural areas everywhere you go. The beauty was in the historic part of town, the old buildings and architecture. Delightful quirkiness was cute as well, while you look at porta-potties and call the people packrats. I am sure that the people who live in the homes you exploited are happy. Why didn't you just wait for a tornado to come through while riding a donkey, before you started filming By the way, I live in Jonesboro, AR, and am thankfully more fortunate than the people in those homes and my husband is a farmer who feeds you. You're welcome.
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hannahgibbons4914
I’m a native Arkansan and just recently took an hour and a half drive through the Boston mountains along Hwy 21. I’ve been through the Smokey mountains of Tennessee and I was in awe at the beauty and similar winding roads. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the pig trail (Hwy 23) but I think Hwy 21 has a lot more beauty. I thought of your videos as I was traveling through.
Only having been to southern Arkansas a few times, I will say it’s a whole another world.
I feel Arkansas is split into 3 different worlds, Mountainous, flatland, and down south.
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I’m a native Arkansan and just recently took an hour and a half drive through the Boston mountains along Hwy 21. I’ve been through the Smokey mountains of Tennessee and I was in awe at the beauty and similar winding roads. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the pig trail (Hwy 23) but I think Hwy 21 has a lot more beauty. I thought of your videos as I was traveling through.
Only having been to southern Arkansas a few times, I will say it’s a whole another world.
I feel Arkansas is split into 3 different worlds, Mountainous, flatland, and down south.
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jnunn525
Poyen is pronounced POE-in! ; ) I grew up in Prattsville. When Prattsville schools closed in 1994, we were divided between Poyen and Sheridan Schools. Prattsville Whippets was the mascot which is why there is the Whippet Dairy Bar across the street from the old school grounds. The population used to be over 2, 000 until the schools closed. Poyen is the hometown of country music star Justin Moore. Grant County is known for its timber so every first weekend in October they hold the festival Timberfest in the town square around the county courthouse.
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Poyen is pronounced POE-in! ; ) I grew up in Prattsville. When Prattsville schools closed in 1994, we were divided between Poyen and Sheridan Schools. Prattsville Whippets was the mascot which is why there is the Whippet Dairy Bar across the street from the old school grounds. The population used to be over 2, 000 until the schools closed. Poyen is the hometown of country music star Justin Moore. Grant County is known for its timber so every first weekend in October they hold the festival Timberfest in the town square around the county courthouse.
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skyhigh6
I'm an Arkansan as well, every states has its issues. But, I live in a very beautiful city just about 60 northwest of said Po-en. Arkansas has its share of poverty, that's true, but it also has many very beautiful part as well. Cost of living is really cheap, taxes are low. I live in a very fast growing community of 39, 000, housing cost is on the rise. The home I own, purchased in 2004 for $125k is now worth $250k. Starting to see more licenses plates from California, Illinois, Iowa and even Canada. We must be doing something right.
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I'm an Arkansan as well, every states has its issues. But, I live in a very beautiful city just about 60 northwest of said Po-en. Arkansas has its share of poverty, that's true, but it also has many very beautiful part as well. Cost of living is really cheap, taxes are low. I live in a very fast growing community of 39, 000, housing cost is on the rise. The home I own, purchased in 2004 for $125k is now worth $250k. Starting to see more licenses plates from California, Illinois, Iowa and even Canada. We must be doing something right.
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kellyhorton2811
Thanks for the Arkansas Video. I live in Jacksonville. I was born and raised here. I love it. This is my home. It's best to live in the country. You can't go wrong in the country. Im not sure if I have been to the town of Poyen. I'm sure i butchered that Spelling I Love seeing videos of my home strate so love the content I might do something of my own. Try the Diamond Minds thats really fun. Go After a good rain I hear. Good luck if you go. make a video of it. It wid be cool if you found a diamond While filming
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Thanks for the Arkansas Video. I live in Jacksonville. I was born and raised here. I love it. This is my home. It's best to live in the country. You can't go wrong in the country. Im not sure if I have been to the town of Poyen. I'm sure i butchered that Spelling I Love seeing videos of my home strate so love the content I might do something of my own. Try the Diamond Minds thats really fun. Go After a good rain I hear. Good luck if you go. make a video of it. It wid be cool if you found a diamond While filming
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johningram8024
I Was Born Here In Ft Smith Arkansas Have Lived Here My Entire Life And Proud Of It People Live The Way They Wish To Live No Matter Where It Is In Any State I've Ventured Off To Several Other States And It Was Basically The Same As My State I Have Been Watching All Of These Travel Videos All Over Basically I Enjoyed Watching All Of The Different Places And That You And Your Family Take The Time To Travel Around And Show Us All What Is Going On In Different States And Locations Keep Up The Good Woek
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I Was Born Here In Ft Smith Arkansas Have Lived Here My Entire Life And Proud Of It People Live The Way They Wish To Live No Matter Where It Is In Any State I've Ventured Off To Several Other States And It Was Basically The Same As My State I Have Been Watching All Of These Travel Videos All Over Basically I Enjoyed Watching All Of The Different Places And That You And Your Family Take The Time To Travel Around And Show Us All What Is Going On In Different States And Locations Keep Up The Good Woek
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lawrencem. 37
I'm from Arkansas originally. You are actually close to Sherrill, Arkansas. Very small town, has an old bank, restored plantation house, old schoolhouse, and a very large lake. A bunch of abandoned homes and buildings. Including old abandoned cotton gins. My uncle owned and ran the small store. The place is probably worse nowadays.
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I'm from Arkansas originally. You are actually close to Sherrill, Arkansas. Very small town, has an old bank, restored plantation house, old schoolhouse, and a very large lake. A bunch of abandoned homes and buildings. Including old abandoned cotton gins. My uncle owned and ran the small store. The place is probably worse nowadays.
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veronicavictory83
I love the quaint little towns that still have the old building on main Street. There's a lot of beautiful scenery, streams and woodland, not just rusty trailers and closed businesses. I hear your snide comments and that little chuckle and I hope you have a nice day and find your way back home. wherever that may be.
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I love the quaint little towns that still have the old building on main Street. There's a lot of beautiful scenery, streams and woodland, not just rusty trailers and closed businesses. I hear your snide comments and that little chuckle and I hope you have a nice day and find your way back home. wherever that may be.
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usa-by-car
I think the area is very beautiful country and small communities. You should have stop in Prattsville, to eat at the Whippet. They have some awesome food. Next time you come through this area, stop in Haskell, at the Ar Health Center. The old buildings have a lot of history, it is where the movie Sling Blade was filmed.
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I think the area is very beautiful country and small communities. You should have stop in Prattsville, to eat at the Whippet. They have some awesome food. Next time you come through this area, stop in Haskell, at the Ar Health Center. The old buildings have a lot of history, it is where the movie Sling Blade was filmed.
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kathleennile7611
I wish that you could have seen Sheridan 60 years ago. It was such a beautiful town. So many old historical homes. Everybody had a flower garden. It had been such a long time ago. I didn't recognize anything. I only lived there less than a year in about 1961.
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I wish that you could have seen Sheridan 60 years ago. It was such a beautiful town. So many old historical homes. Everybody had a flower garden. It had been such a long time ago. I didn't recognize anything. I only lived there less than a year in about 1961.
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jeremyhargis7073
What gives you the right to drive through one part of a town and leave it for judgements among yourself and like minded peers Every town has pros and cons, and it's bias to show literally 12 blocks and give any type of review, opinion, or summary thereof.
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What gives you the right to drive through one part of a town and leave it for judgements among yourself and like minded peers Every town has pros and cons, and it's bias to show literally 12 blocks and give any type of review, opinion, or summary thereof.
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darlagreen2872
We heard you say you are living in McKenney, we are in North Texas too. You said you would take you wife on a date to a Drive-In, well Ennis has a Drive-in, Gallaxy Drive-In. Its a fun night out. A double feature and only an hour away from home.
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We heard you say you are living in McKenney, we are in North Texas too. You said you would take you wife on a date to a Drive-In, well Ennis has a Drive-in, Gallaxy Drive-In. Its a fun night out. A double feature and only an hour away from home.
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MrTonyneale
I was a bit disappointed that you missed the School Adm building on your visit to Sheridan, AR. The building is one of several throughout the state built by Clyde A. Ferrell. I have pictures of the building if you want to see what they look like.
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I was a bit disappointed that you missed the School Adm building on your visit to Sheridan, AR. The building is one of several throughout the state built by Clyde A. Ferrell. I have pictures of the building if you want to see what they look like.
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OleneRollins
Hey lord apodal I don't know if you Have ever heard of council Ark it is a very old town in ARK IT WAS ONTHE MISS RTVER ABOUT A Hr west of memphis the was named because people like Jesse james use to go there to make plans for the next Job
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Hey lord apodal I don't know if you Have ever heard of council Ark it is a very old town in ARK IT WAS ONTHE MISS RTVER ABOUT A Hr west of memphis the was named because people like Jesse james use to go there to make plans for the next Job
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VVeremoose
Arkansan here:
Southern Arkansas produces timber and oil
Eastern Arkansas grows crops and ducks
NorthWest Arkansas makes big business and wealth
Little Rock takes it and makes crime, corruption, and terrible ex presidents.
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Arkansan here:
Southern Arkansas produces timber and oil
Eastern Arkansas grows crops and ducks
NorthWest Arkansas makes big business and wealth
Little Rock takes it and makes crime, corruption, and terrible ex presidents.
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timsmith4685
Sure wish you would of checked the phone booth. There are still house phones, so who knows So yea, phone booths in that area work. There free, and only local calls. You missed some great content. ALWAYS check a phone booth.
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Sure wish you would of checked the phone booth. There are still house phones, so who knows So yea, phone booths in that area work. There free, and only local calls. You missed some great content. ALWAYS check a phone booth.
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dustinumholtz2864
I moved to Sheridan in 93 the day before my 10th birthday. I graduated in 02 and then moved out of state for a while. I now live near the air base in Jacksonville, AR. It's really cool to see my old stomping grounds.
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I moved to Sheridan in 93 the day before my 10th birthday. I graduated in 02 and then moved out of state for a while. I now live near the air base in Jacksonville, AR. It's really cool to see my old stomping grounds.
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JT-hu2rr
Arkansas elected former Trump speakperson Sarah Huckabee as governor, meaning their public schools are likely to continue with the least priority funding continued long term lack of social mobility and sadly, poverty.
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Arkansas elected former Trump speakperson Sarah Huckabee as governor, meaning their public schools are likely to continue with the least priority funding continued long term lack of social mobility and sadly, poverty.
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CrazyK64
Careful down around these parts. just a heads up. Fordyce and surrounding are filled with hackers and witches. seriously bud. look closely at the yards on the dirt roads. that's not just yard art and wind chimes.
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Careful down around these parts. just a heads up. Fordyce and surrounding are filled with hackers and witches. seriously bud. look closely at the yards on the dirt roads. that's not just yard art and wind chimes.
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kellyhorton2811
yup it's the courthouse too. I actually is a lot like benton. Their builds and layout are almost the suno. I raised my kids in Benton and bryant, Wonderful towns to Ive and Reise femilies. Very nice.
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yup it's the courthouse too. I actually is a lot like benton. Their builds and layout are almost the suno. I raised my kids in Benton and bryant, Wonderful towns to Ive and Reise femilies. Very nice.
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weekendmom
If Sheridan is the county seat for Grant County, you ought to have checked out the county history museum. It's one of the best in Arkansas. Chuck Dovish visited it in an episode of Exploring Arkansas.
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If Sheridan is the county seat for Grant County, you ought to have checked out the county history museum. It's one of the best in Arkansas. Chuck Dovish visited it in an episode of Exploring Arkansas.
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otonielmurillo746
This is a beautiful video where we could all get our own conclusions and curiosity of how it'd be to live there or never.
Very worth it to study it
Thank you please keep going.
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This is a beautiful video where we could all get our own conclusions and curiosity of how it'd be to live there or never.
Very worth it to study it
Thank you please keep going.
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Ballbeerfish
11: 35 Looks like what the old men call the office and play cards there every day. My Grandpa used to the same thing in an old store in small town Nebraska after he retired.
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11: 35 Looks like what the old men call the office and play cards there every day. My Grandpa used to the same thing in an old store in small town Nebraska after he retired.
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SunshineBear1211
I’ve lived in central Arkansas all my life and I’ve never been to that stretch of road before lol! You guys should’ve stopped in Hot Springs with your water jugs!
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I’ve lived in central Arkansas all my life and I’ve never been to that stretch of road before lol! You guys should’ve stopped in Hot Springs with your water jugs!
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shawnacothran3075
I lived in Arkansas for 25 years. Moved away and I miss it very much. It is one of the most natural beauty of any state. Ozarks mountains. Clear Creeks and streams.
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I lived in Arkansas for 25 years. Moved away and I miss it very much. It is one of the most natural beauty of any state. Ozarks mountains. Clear Creeks and streams.
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usa-by-car
It’s kinda funny. You must not have driven rural Texas. I’ve traveled all over this country. Poor places everywhere but have been in some shady places in Texas.
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It’s kinda funny. You must not have driven rural Texas. I’ve traveled all over this country. Poor places everywhere but have been in some shady places in Texas.
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VVeremoose
I just about ran out of gas in a little town outside Malvern. I found a gas station that still has rotary pumps. They had to do a paper scan of my credit card.
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I just about ran out of gas in a little town outside Malvern. I found a gas station that still has rotary pumps. They had to do a paper scan of my credit card.
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jamesfarley8356
It's kind of funny/sad the same time but with all the poverty and run down homes that all the cars/trucks parked in front looks new & or well cared for
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It's kind of funny/sad the same time but with all the poverty and run down homes that all the cars/trucks parked in front looks new & or well cared for
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