Reality is that have always been some who snuck onto our golf courses, pools, etc. probably from at least the time TV crossed 441. Has the number really increased? From what I've heard and observed in the past 9 nine years, I don't think so. It really has seemed to stay about the same (or maybe these freeloaders spread themselves throughout TV so as not to be so obvious?).
As to not going to the squares, etc. because of crowding, I think for many it is simply that it is a BTDT type of thing. Most that have lived here over three years seem to no longer want to go to the squares -- they've found friends, etc. to do things with at each others' homes or to go off campus or whatever. Like most playgrounds, they get old after awhile.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
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