Great Post!
Yes Walker has changed a lot. I see it catering to the higher end consumer, yet I see places going out of business. We used to go there 2x a week for a typical 2 week stay. To save money, we rarely go there anymore, preferring Longville, where our place is closer to. Reeds used to be a popular place to go, and still is for most, but the crowds have thinned. Johnson's used to be probably the busiest store in town, but sadly has gone too. I see more people in a rush when they arrive- gotta have that parking spot behind downtown and don't want to walk. But I also see examples of arrogance on the part of some of the new shopowners, mostly the more upscale gift and art shops- specifically an attitude that shows they are tired of just lookers, which I am sure they are.