[doug4hn]

I recently moved from a metro area to the rural countryside and I really hate it. Miss those conveniences, nearby places to go hang out, social interaction, user group meetings/meetups, and conferences. Never felt more lonely when I moved out of the big city. Friends help some.

Getting out late at night is a pain (even in midsize cities). Places close too early and too many road blocks.

There's also (in some places) this "conservative, religious mentality" and risk avoidance (no fun) that's awful. At times, I feel like I'm working among 18th/19th century Amish or fundamentalists that think only witches/warlocks use computers! Thinking about moving out of there before I'm burned at the stake! ;)