Quote from: RE on Jun 28, 2024, 05:43 PMSure, there are still some old Irish Pubs around also, but it's a statistical thing.  They also are relics, throwbacks to another era when people in a community actually met and talked to each other.  Sewing circles and Bridge Clubs, go watch the Ponies run at the track or just hang at the OTB parlor.  These things exist sometimes, but they're not part of the culture and way of life.  People are much more solitary and isolated.
RE

I can go for it being a statistical thing. But in Appalchia, far more common than the more "advanced" parts of the country. Used to be more common out west as well, but that is greatly diminished since folks began buying up land and 2nd homes in beautiful spots along the Rockies.

Single barber, small town, one owner/barber, went in 1 day and there were 5 waiting, didn't have the time that morning. Went back the next and there were only 3...2 or 3 more came in after me (including the Colonel) and it was quite homey.

I can name some bars along the Montana/Canadian border as well that haven't been consumed by California 2nd home buyers. Rural, and not too near major attractions (like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon or ski areas).

There must be some places like that left in Alaska. Last time I was in Seward, it looked remotey enough. Homer maybe? Didn't spend enough time in Fairbanks to decide it was more big towney or small towney when I was there last. Hyder Alaska might qualify. Whitehorse in the Yukon? Never got a chance to roam around there to know for sure. Could probably name some towns on the Canadian side of the Great Plains, but haven't been there to see if they've changed in 20+ years now.