I went skiing today at Bill Roberts golf course in Helena. I saw people I have never seen before skiing. They were trendy 30 somethings with the latest equipment and clothing. I heard houses are being bought with cash over the asking price contingent on seeing them. The housing prices have increased at huge percentages over the rest of the market. Several years ago I skied past a farmer in flannels and overalls. His truck was in the parking lot with 2 tons of hay to feed his herds probably later that day. I grew up in Bozeman and was so glad to leave. Helena had a slow pace of life where relationships and visiting are valued. I noticed this the first time I shopped at Costco. I had to go around all the people with their carts stopped and visiting like 2 trucks on a dirt road. No one was speed shopping because they had to make more stock trades that day. I heard that it takes an elected official an entire afternoon to go to the store because he talks to everyone along the way. Bozeman is not the only city in transition. I hope Helena doesn't change too much.
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