Bomgaars — Local services in North Vernon

Listen here, y’all. If you ain’t been to Bomgaars since they done moved into the old Walmart building, let me tell ya—you’re missin’ out on the Taj Mahal of hilljack havens. It’s like Tractor Supply, but on steroids, dipped in diesel fuel, and blessed by the ghost of Sam Walton himself.

First off, this place is MASSIVE. I reckon they got enough space in there to host a demolition derby, a tractor pull, and still have room for a chicken coop seminar. They got everything you could ever need, from tools to boots to them fancy heated socks that’ll make your toes feel like they’re sittin’ by the fire. I even saw a whole aisle just for fencing supplies—not the sword kind, the kind that keeps your goats from wanderin’ into your neighbor’s cornfield.

The other day, I went in just to grab some baling twine, and I ended up leavin’ with a cart full of stuff I didn’t even know I needed: a 12-pack of fly traps, a squirrel-proof bird feeder (doubt it works, but hey, it looks cool), and a pair of coveralls that make me look like a broke-down NASCAR pit crew.

And lemme tell ya about the staff. They’re friendlier than a dog with two tails. I asked this feller where to find them big salt blocks for the cows, and not only did he walk me straight to ‘em, but he also told me which one tasted best. (Don’t ask me how he knew, but I trust him.)

The only downside? You could get lost in there. No joke, I spent 20 minutes wanderin’ around tryin’ to find the checkout. It’s like a corn maze, but instead of corn, it’s aisles of Carhartt jackets and power tools. I thought about droppin’ breadcrumbs, but then I remembered they sell trail cameras—figured someone’d find me eventually.

In conclusion, if you ain’t been to Bomgaars since they got Walmart-sized, you’re doin’ life wrong. This place is like a redneck Disneyland, and I’ll be danged if I don’t keep comin’ back for more. 5 stars, 2 thumbs up, and a cold Busch Light in...

I'd give this joke of a store a no star if it would let me! Worst customer service I've ever seen in any store!!!! Go adk for something you absolutely no someone just went and purchased a few weeks ago and get told no we don't have that! Then ask when will it be in? And get an I don't know.. Then ask about maybe checking into ordering said item for me? And the lady shrugging her shoulders atyou! All the store associate was worried about was getting her cell phone back out of her pocket and continuing poking it as she was doing when I walked in! I will never be back!! I will drive a hundred miles out of my way before I...

Boo and I took Aunt Grandma (Bertha Claire) to the DOG WASH the other day to quell the seasonal itches above the tail. Oh! It was Boo that Bertha and I washed (for the record). For $5.00 we got 8 minutes of nice hot water with soap (optional) streak free rinse and a blow dry and we still had time to disinfect the washing platform. The DOG wash operates like a carwash. $5 to start and you add more time if necessary. We loved...