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Had a great weekend in Greenville. Went downtown on Sat Night and Sun Afternoon, found free parking both times. Traveled along Woodruff on Sat and Sun during morning, afternoon, and evening. Although there was plenty of traffic...it moved swiftly enough for us. All in all, very impressive...and yes, the people were welcoming, kind, and friendly. We visited the Mall, some shops in and around Simpsonville, and walked the Reedy Falls Park area. Had a great time. Our hats off to the citizens of the area...well done and thanks for allowing us to visit.
Woodruff Road is not the busiest road in the state. Interstates 85, 26, and 385 get much more traffic.
Uh.......I thought it was pretty obvious we were talking about commercial/residential roads, not interstate freeways. Since you've got a lot of cridibility built up here, I'll just chalk that one up to a brain fart on your part g-man.
I havent read all the posts so I may repeat something said, but heres my input...
I lived in a small town my whole life. I moved to Greenville 3 years ago and LOVE it. I currently live in the Pelham/E. North area and love where I live but am currently looking for a home myself. The good thing about the area is there are back roads to get you around all the busy roads so it is not an issue.
Downtown is my favorite place to be - whether to walk, eat, shop, attend a concert or just sit & people watch. There is no better place to me.
Woodruff Rd. is busy yes, but again take the back roads & its not a prob.
I would suggest Taylors, Greer, or the Pelham Rd. area of Greenville to live. I have looked in so many places at houses & have found these seems to be the prettiest, better taken care of neighborhoods that are close to everything.
I enjoy taking my handicapped father to the Drive games and it is very easy to get him in & out.
I think you will enjoy the area no matter where you move as long as you avoid certain areas known for high crime.
Hmm, going back to the OPs original question, here are my 3 things:
1) Remember that you're NOT in "Kansas" anymore (or NY, PA, FL, etc.). The less you compare the "good things" you left behind like certain stores, restaurants, etc., with what's here the happier you'll be, dedicate time instead to really explore all Greenville has to offer. Unless you ended up here by pure chance, like an inevitable job transfer, you made the choice so remember it's really a "trade-off", you get some things you may not like along with those you really will.
2) This is THE SOUTH, and part of the Bible belt, and in reality that's a big part of what makes this place what it is, so please don't grumble about the local culture, wherever you came from it's NOT perfect either.
3) With that said, some things will inevitably change over time with the influx of us "transplants" but let's try to keep what attracted us here (or most of us) the same, such as smiling, saying hello to total strangers and being corteous and helpful to others. It's small things like that that makes the world a better place to live, and Greenville is a nice little corner of that world and I, for one, would like for it to stay this way!
Allergies are far and away the worst thing about the Upstate; they're terrible.
I suffer from several allergies but seem to be completely immune to pollen, and I've been dusting my car "unprotected" and am not taking an antihistamine at the time. Maybe it's because of my use of local honey...? They say that works to prevent pollen allergies. Whatever the reason, during my first Spring when people were trying to warn me to be careful I kind of set my mind to not accept the fear of becoming allergic to pollen because I LOVE Spring, and maybe there's a "Law of Attraction" thing going on here, even the Bible says that we get what we fear, I may not be able to keep all fears under control but the thought makes me feel like I do have some control.
Hmm, going back to the OPs original question, here are my 3 things:
1) Remember that you're NOT in "Kansas" anymore (or NY, PA, FL, etc.). The less you compare the "good things" you left behind like certain stores, restaurants, etc., with what's here the happier you'll be, dedicate time instead to really explore all Greenville has to offer. Unless you ended up here by pure chance, like an inevitable job transfer, you made the choice so remember it's really a "trade-off", you get some things you may not like along with those you really will.
2) This is THE SOUTH, and part of the Bible belt, and in reality that's a big part of what makes this place what it is, so please don't grumble about the local culture, wherever you came from it's NOT perfect either.
3) With that said, some things will inevitably change over time with the influx of us "transplants" but let's try to keep what attracted us here (or most of us) the same, such as smiling, saying hello to total strangers and being corteous and helpful to others. It's small things like that that makes the world a better place to live, and Greenville is a nice little corner of that world and I, for one, would like for it to stay this way!
Got it on all, thanks!
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