I’m out between College Mound and Frog. To say that people are on edge is a huge understatement. I would not go anywhere that I wasn’t known and welcome if you get my drift.
I only go out to do what is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, if I do have to go out, I keep my head on a swivel. I used to think living in the midde of the country, 5 miles from I-20 on a two-lane blacktop was about as safe as one could get. It wasn’t until I was in high school we locked our doors during the day. If I am going to anyone’s house out here, I call in advance. Can’t be to careful these days.