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@ worldcupfever: Have you ever been to Wyoming? North Dakota? Nebraska? Idaho? New Mexico? Yeah, I just think it's a little presumptive to assume that everywhere is within driving distance of a good mom & pop pizza shop. Here in Wyoming, there's a couple of "cities" - 50,000 people; about 10 or so "small towns" - between 10,000 and 40,000 people, and lots of tiny towns. "A town or two over" could mean 150 miles. So no, there isn't always easy access. I live in the largest city in WY - Casper, and only in the past year or so have 3 or 4 "independent" pizza shops opened. They are good, but they aren't cheap.