I love the vitality in the winter. People are so happy to be here; they're smiling, waving, enjoying life. Businesses are thriving this time of year. Without all these extra folks, there would be no restaurants to enjoy during the other nine months; there would likely be only one grocery store in all of TV; we would have golf and rec centers and that's about it. So, to me, it's a fair trade off. I can be inconvenienced for three months and smile when I am out and about during this period for the pleasure of being here the other nine months.
It is a good time to socialize in each other's homes, have more activities on the block. As was said, talk to people when waiting for dinner or go early or late (never have to wait at Cody's after 9:00 pm (when I actually like to eat my dinner). So, try finding the good that comes with the crowds. They'll be gone before you know it.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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