Born and raised here, Born in Cheyenne, moved to Buffalo when i was 1, lived there for 27 years, moved away to the larger cities, Denver(3x), Phoenix(2x), Salt Lake City(2x), Omaha(3 months), and have lived in Cheyenne, Casper, Buffalo, Laramie, Torrington, Cody, Gillette, and there's no place like it. Graduated from Buffalo High School, went to University of Wyoming, during good football 1988-1993 and decent Bball. And living here isn't for the faint at heart, it's cooler, windier and just different, but the lack of humidity is one huge plus for me. Growing up at the base of the Bighorns, having a father, retired Game Warden, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I left many different times to chase the $$, but visited all the time and when people ask where I am from it proudly comes out, God's country!!
Always tried to "find myself" but just couldn't get it in the bigger towns and once I left the state, it always felt like the gate was truly closed on coming back. Most recently after struggling in Casper(in my field, travel), I moved to Phoenix reluctantly in 2011, only to get lucky and get a job back in Cheyenne 4 months later, I was elated.
Living in other states my desire to get back was like no other, and my pride for UW even tho struggling was stronger than ever. I've been in NYC with my Pokes gear on and you do hear GO Pokes even out there!!!
Wyoming like no place on earth and I truly believe it, and doubt I'll ever leave again(i hope). It's a pride you can't explain unless you live here!!!! I LOVE IT
This was fun to look at for even more pride!