Chocolate Blades of Thunder

[Darkside Ron Garvin]

Ok, Census gave me Midland County population. Still, if Joplin is half that size, I just don't get why you don't have what we have. Midland does have an Interstate right on the edge of town. We are landlocked too. I mean we have a river, just nothing to get a boat on.

It's more geared towards what city council approves or disapproves of. It took us years to petition for them to build a Jack in the Box to be allowed to start a franchise in the city. Once they built the first, the second popped up soon after the first one proved to be such a hit. It's funny because you'll see banks popping up everywhere (thanks to the oilfield money of course) and small businesses such as cleaning services (which is fine, the small businesses help the community thrive) but they will shoot down the idea of bringing in new food places. I have known of Panda Express for years but our first is just now being built. I'm holding out for a Carls Jr. sometime soon.

As to the interstate issue, yes we have a major highway that passes through our town, but it's merely a trucking route to connect El Paso to Dallas. Sure major trucks pass by here all the time, but that doesn't mean they have orders to fill in this city specifically.

[Amerinaine]

A lot might depend on supply and demand. Particularly demand. Also, how far is Joplin from a major city/cities? Is there a commercial hub within an hour or two from you? How long has Joplin been in existence? How has the population fluctuated (or not) in that time compared to where DRG lives? Man, there's so many variables that could come into play here

Joplin will be a two Interstate Hub next year.

[Amerinaine]

It's more geared towards what city council approves or disapproves of. It took us years to petition for them to build a Jack in the Box to be allowed to start a franchise in the city. Once they built the first, the second popped up soon after the first one proved to be such a hit. It's funny because you'll see banks popping up everywhere (thanks to the oilfield money of course) and small businesses such as cleaning services (which is fine, the small businesses help the community thrive) but they will shoot down the idea of bringing in new food places. I have known of Panda Express for years but our first is just now being built. I'm holding out for a Carls Jr. sometime soon.

As to the interstate issue, yes we have a major highway that passes through our town, but it's merely a trucking route to connect El Paso to Dallas. Sure major trucks pass by here all the time, but that doesn't mean they have orders to fill in this city specifically.

Yeah, same problem. Different reason. There are about 5 Major trucking companies based here. So we don't necessarilly see the product. Just the home of these trucks sent out to get the stuff to bypass our town. With the second Interstate, I imagine Joplin will actually grow. The tornado has not helped us much as far as prices though. But that is a very temporary problem.

[Robstar]

Joplin will be a two Interstate Hub next year.

What's that mean?

DRG's post above also brings up the issue of local governments blocking the way of "progress". I know a lot of small towns in Australia who blindly oppose any sort of new developments because they want to retain that small town identity. Little do they know they're often sounding the death knell for their community.

[Amerinaine]

Robstar is right, but it is kinda fun to talk about. Even if I'm completely wrong.

[Amerinaine]

What's that mean?

DRG's post above also brings up the issue of local governments blocking the way of "progress". I know a lot of small towns in Australia who blindly oppose any sort of new developments because they want to retain that small town identity. Little do they know they're often sounding the death knell for their community.

I really don't know what Australians call what we call interstates here. I can't put that into subtext. Think of it like the Autobahn, with speed limits.

[Robstar]

It's not really about right or wrong, but yes it's fun and educational to explore these things. It's more about, well what about this?

[Robstar]

I really don't know what Australians call what we call interstates here. I can't put that into subtext. Think of it like the Autobahn, with speed limits.

Haha, we have freeways and highways, which would be our equivalents. I know what you mean

[Amerinaine]

Haha, we have freeways and highways, which would be our equivalents. I know what you mean

This is why English freaking sucks. Too many god damn words for the same damn thing.

[KJ PUNK]

At least you aren't living where I am. My whole section of my state serves to connect Memphis with Birmingham.

Although I do live 15 minutes away from Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis.