How far is it to town? When I lived in Alpine, TX many moons ago, there was one small grocery store. Once a month a couple of friends and I would go all the way to El Paso to stock up. More variety and cheaper too.
Back when it was safe I used to go to Mexico too for some items that were really cheaper because of the exchange rate.
Did I tell you I was born and raised in El Paso? We used to go to Mexico also, and buy some stuff. I think I would be scared to do it today.
Johnson City is 45 minutes away. I can do some of my shopping and Elizabethton, which is between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the area of town. But I prefer to go grocery shopping and Johnson City, it’s cheaper.
When we first moved here I didn’t think it was that far. And I don’t mind driving as long as my arms don’t hurt, it’s the only time I really listen to Rush or Hannity. But it’s not something I want to do every day! It’s a bit too far for that.