As the pine knots and broken branches are found they are thrown into the back of the car. When a load is gathered, the children climb into the back and arrange themselves as best they can among the knots and limbs. Father and mother and perhaps some of the youngest children take their places in front and the homeward trip is started. The various families seldom visit each other. They occasionally attend church services when they are combined with picnic dinners.
Parents seem to enjoy the school exercises in which their children participate.
Most of the squatters are suspicious of strangers and resent interference and offers of aid. When government relief was first offered them, many refused it, believing the relief workers had some ulterior motive. Many small boys chew tobacco, and the girls and women use snuff. Medical care is almost totally unknown. The squatters use patent medicines and primitive remedies.