We do not live here in the mountains but have had cabins up here since the mid 80’s.
We try to always spend money shopping, gas, restaurants, cabin supplies etc. up in Arnold and Dorrington and not bring everything up. We understand business and if we, as part timers, do not support these businesses they will not be here when we need them. But I have seen for years that many of these, not all, businesses NEVER seem like they appreciate business we bring. Now granted many of the folks that are working are employees but companies attitudes resonate from the top down. Maybe just a little ” hi good to see you again and thanks for your business” would be nice occasionally.