I don't get it... (Seaford, Smyrna: spring break, school, to live in)

[tscrilla]

I would rather live in Delaware any day before going back to Phoenix. I hate New Mexico and Texas, one visit was enough for me. Although I'd prefer living further north closer to PA than in southern DE. I grew up out west and after 20 yrs finally got to see the east coast in and around Philadelphia including Delaware. I fell in love with it and can't get enough of the area. At least DE is a short drive to the big city. Some places out west are REALLY in the boondocks and takes hours of driving just to even get to the next small town.

[rdlr]

Originally Posted by dsdumpling

Whenever I see someone walking down the street, I say "Hey, how ya doing?"...always. My best friend who lives in Dover has never gotten over me doing that. It's just how I was raised. If I see a tractor I wave at the farmer...he brings me my fresh fruits and veggies. When a funeral procession is coming towards me I pull over to the side of the road in respect.

You see, it ain't all about me. I think that's what I've noticed about some of the folks that move here...they push and shove and tailgait like their butts are on fire. That ain't no way to act, not to anyone.

All we do is respect you, all we want is respect from you. That is the one thing that is probably the same way anywhere. It all goes back to the Golden Rule.

And it doesn't hurt to say ma'am and sir...it's just respect.

Just my .02, fwiw.

dsdumpling.......You are definitely a "people person"

[dsdumpling]

Originally Posted by Delly

dsdumpling.......You are definitely a "people person"

Garsh!! *drags toe in the dirt*



Thanks Delly, you are a sweetie.

[rdlr]

Originally Posted by dsdumpling

Garsh!! *drags toe in the dirt*



Thanks Delly, you are a sweetie.

Well, you said nice things about my kid! What can I say?
You definitely should go in to some profession where you work with people more. How about that last job? That was people oriented. Of course, where you are now is, also. I just think you have more to offer!

[dsdumpling]

Originally Posted by Delly

Well, you said nice things about my kid! What can I say?
You definitely should go in to some profession where you work with people more. How about that last job? That was people oriented. Of course, where you are now is, also. I just think you have more to offer!

Well, I'm mission minded. I think God has big plans for me. S. Africa's AIDS orphans have held a soft spot for me for quite a while now...years in fact. My husband says he doesn't want me to go...I was shocked!! He said if I go, I'll be bringing as many kids home as I can. I don't think I'll always work in a hardware store, maybe it's something right now that I can help someone along the way. We have a lot of widows that come in that I try to help, I'm thinking about venturing even further with that.

[rdlr]

Originally Posted by dsdumpling

Well, I'm mission minded. I think God has big plans for me. S. Africa's AIDS orphans have held a soft spot for me for quite a while now...years in fact. My husband says he doesn't want me to go...I was shocked!! He said if I go, I'll be bringing as many kids home as I can. I don't think I'll always work in a hardware store, maybe it's something right now that I can help someone along the way. We have a lot of widows that come in that I try to help, I'm thinking about venturing even further with that.

See! I knew I could see something special there!

[rdlr]

Originally Posted by tscrilla

I would rather live in Delaware any day before going back to Phoenix. I hate New Mexico and Texas, one visit was enough for me. Although I'd prefer living further north closer to PA than in southern DE. I grew up out west and after 20 yrs finally got to see the east coast in and around Philadelphia including Delaware. I fell in love with it and can't get enough of the area. At least DE is a short drive to the big city. Some places out west are REALLY in the boondocks and takes hours of driving just to even get to the next small town.

"Boondocks" caught my eye!
East of Smyrna, about 3 miles, The Boondocks! Crabs, shrimp, buckets of hodge podge, and 'other'........
So glad you love it here in Delaware!

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by movn2del

I hope, now that we have purchased a home, we aren't going to have a problem with native Delawareans. You have all been so nice and helpful on the message boards. Everyone we have met during our visit was very pleasant. I would hate to think it was all a facade. We are looking forward to a great life in a slower atmosphere and not only expect cultural changes but welcome them with open arms. We want our children to grow up with a better quality of life, without all the distractions. I hope you all will show me, through your posts, that we aren't making a mistake.

You will not have a problem with DE natives. Most of them are nice and if you come across on that isn't, just ignore them.

Before we moved, I wasn't a 10% sure we were doing the right thing. Didn't take long and we realized we did the right thing. Just felt right and it will for you too.
Jitters are normal and you will be fine

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by CMTAD

That's sweet. I have been telling you all along that you've been very instructive with the information you've provided.

Oh my.....barf!! Why don't the two of you just kiss but wait till I leave the room.

[Keri in Delaware]

I am a REALTOR in Delaware, and I was wondering if I could use what you said in a testimonial about our area... Would that be okay?

Your post is quoted below..

Originally Posted by Laural

Ok here is my reason for moving to Delaware. People think I'm insane because I moved from southern Calif, but nearly 10 years was enough for us and wanted to get out.

1. I have all my family up and down the east coast
2. Low property taxes,compared to PA, NY, NJ which are insane
3. No sales tax
4. We lived in a city the same size as Middletown, according to Sperlings Best Places to live there are 10,272 people as of 2007. Where I lived in Mission Viejo, there are over 90,000.
5. Traffic is the worse in the country where I lived
6. People...most are superficial, they are way to concerned about their looks, what they drive, and where they live. In Delaware they are real people.
7. For me the weather was to hot.
8. People were to busy for each other in Calif, people actually strike up conversations here.
9. I love the open space and farm land.
10. You don't know your neighbors in CA.
11. The weather seems to be milder than PA and NY, not as much snow.
12. Here is one of the main reasons, it is near everything, you can easily get to NY, NJ, MD, PA etc. Philly airport is near by you can fly out to anywhere.
We don't plan to sit in Middletown we plan to go out an explore the east coast and DE is our homebase. But we do plan on making some good friends that will keep us in town more often than not.