Pocatello is a main processing plant for J.R. Simplot and his "Soilbuilders." JR is a local legand since he never finished high school and is well past being a billionaire. One of the local crooks I think they are called. But he has done well for himself. And Pocatello has a refreshingly "different" smell due to the plant being there. If I were you I'd think about living in Chubbuck, or Blackfoot, which is only a little farther away from where the library resides.

Gun toting is fine in Idaho. Idaho is an "open carry" state. This means you can strap one on and pack it around in plain sight. Should you want to conceal the weapon you must apply for a concealed weapons permit.

We are a very conservative state. Almost always vote Republican, are agricultural in nature, and can be narrow minded to a degree found only in Arkansas I believe. But we'll do anything for a stranger, are patriotic to a fault, and when I was younger you could leave the keys in your car. I don't suggest it now though. There is a fine University in Pocatello that I attended many years ago and still pushes young moderates out today.

There is a wealth of information available on the Indians, Native Americans if it suits you, in Pocatello. The Shoshone/Bannock Tribes live there on the Ft. Hall Indian Reservation. One of the best retail sales shops I've ever seen is right on the freeway. Lots of history and places to go see.

I don't know you but a sense of humor is an absolute essential to live in Idaho. We are the second largest potato grower in the nation as Maine grows more. And the potatos we do get here are culls as the good ones go out for resale in other states. Nothing like a good old Idaho Russet for baking though. And many farms have gleaning programs that allow you to go out and pick from the field at a greatly reduced price. And some of those potatos won't fit into an oven they are so big!

If you'd like to know more about the state I'd encourage you have the library send you some materials. It's where I go to find out about other places. Or you may PM myself and I'll try to oblige. Although I am at best a moderate responder to PMs. I don't live far from Boise so perhaps when you get out here we could link up for a cup of coffee - least I could do is to welcome you with a cup of brown water that will leave you running for cover - pretty stout out here.

Best on your move -
Steve