Im originally from Chicago. Moved here 13 years ago. The real friends that I have been able to make out here are all from out of state who also have moved here. Lots of folks from the midwest. Easy to make friends.

Natives are a bit harder to make genuine connections with. But not impossible. Just takes more effort. I just think the older you get and the more divided we get with technology, its harder to make real friends anywhere.

Um, you kind of have to take that as part of the deal.

#7 is very intriguing to me and one I would like to see happen.

Google "GS Trading Company". Since I knew what the T and the Co stood for. Hahaha.

https://www.gst-co.com Jello Shot Company.

Haha! Yes, this is the logo for a Jello Shot company: https://www.gst-co.com

I can't tell if the curved angles of the sidewalks and streets is how this area is designed or if its a short pano photo or a curved lens?!

And be Conservative do you mean, less diverse? And liberal, meaning more diverse?

Don't drive your Gluten Free around for too long without water.

Many folks are just not that bright nor do they have the ability to think of the safety of others. You don't realize how visible a car is in rain or fog until you switch your lights on.

Don't go into any areas marked as private property.

Always have toilet paper, wet wipes, and water in your vehicle.

Always have a first aid kit in your car.

Make sure you know how to change a flat tire with your spare. Make sure you have the proper tools to change a flat tire. (Not likely, but wouldn't hurt).

If you can, map stuff ahead of time while you are connected to the Internet and for safe measure, have an analog map in your car.

Make sure all your fluids are full, if you can, before you go exploring.

Use PENCIL and erase. It will be fine.