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Originally Posted by jamblu
Hi one week strong & still exploring. Closing on my new home in Virginia Trace.  |
Welcome.
Here are a few tips I've learned about being here.
1. Pick up your dog's poop if not in your own yard (and even then I suppose). Even better, don't let your dog poop anywhere other than in your own yard.
2. Some people become really agitated if you pass them, so just smile and wave (with
all of your fingers
).
3. Test the waters when around other people if you are about to say
anything that could be taken as even the mildest criticism of the developer. Just look for a bruise under their chins, as those are the ones whose knee-jerk reactions to any criticism will show up.
4. Realize that around 6:00pm, there are a plethora of people driving their carts who have taken full advantage of the 2 for 1 happy hours and drive defensively. Apply #2 above for further clarification.
5. The vast majority of folks here will stop and help you at any time and anywhere, but just like in real life there are still some angry jerks roaming around. Watch for the angry jerks and give them a wide berth.
6. Most everyone has an ox that they don't like being gored. Just remember that you've earned the right to express your opinion, just as much as anyone else.
7. If you can't find at least a half dozen clubs/groups that pique your interest, then you probably have been cloistered your whole life and aren't going to like it here much.
8. Just like in real life, but in a much smaller %, there are control freaks/nosy busybodies/rumor mongers/nasty passive-aggressive folks/etc. Learn who they are and spend as little time as possible interacting with them.
9. Take your time exploring this huge and wonderful place. One of life's great pleasures (at least for me), is coming across something new, or noticing something cool that you've passed dozens of time previously without noticing. Except the large green street signs that are prematurely failing of course.
10. Even if you're still working, most other people are retired so grab that internal gear shift and crank it down a couple of gears. In other words, don't get in a hurry to do anything (except always play 'ready golf'
).
11. Don't forget that there are lots of benches next to the MMP's and other areas and sometimes just pulling over and sitting on a bench somewhere, can be wonderfully therapeutic.
I suppose this list could go on forever, but I have found that no amount of explanation from others could have prepared me for what it's really like living here.
If you are able to control your frustrations, slow down and smell the roses, mentally dismiss the control freaks/nosy busy bodies...you will find yourself in Nirvana.
Good luck.
