new to alabama org. from michigan (Huntsville, Madison: real estate, new home, living in)

[dentaigirl10]

Hello ,Iam new to the huntsville area and Iam having a hard time adjusting I havent really meet anyone yet and i'am real lonely. My husband and I have been here about 2 weeks now.I just know there's got to be others from michigan.

[Granny Sue]

I'm not from Alabama but visit there every year for the NASCAR race.
Now I've mentioned this on the forum before but this time it's to make a point about how friendly and welcoming people are.
We stop on our way to the track at the same two towns for breakfast, gas, ice etc.(some places are closed on Sunday) When we get into town we are waved at and greeted by name. Our 2nd year we were a little shaken up by the fact that one of the restaurants we asked if we wanted the same thing as last year.....So we snickered and said sure! The whole time thinking...no way.
Well, yes way!!! She had it just right! That started the quest to move from Orlando to Alabama. They consider us friends and we do the same.
If you are a church goer...get involved with the church. Talk to people at the store, gas station, bank. Go to a produce stand instead of the grocery and talk there too.
Alabamians talk slow but they sure do love to talk!
Good luck! We'll be there in a few years!!

[Clarkx3]

Originally Posted by dentaigirl10

Hello ,Iam new to the huntsville area and Iam having a hard time adjusting I havent really meet anyone yet and i'am real lonely. My husband and I have been here about 2 weeks now.I just know there's got to be others from michigan.

well I'm about 2 hours from you in Anniston but I am originally from Ohio...close enough haha. I am sorry your feeling a bit lonely but let me assure you 2 weeks is really not alot of time to meet anyone just yet. I have been down here a little over 6 months and am just starting to make friends. It helps that most of them are coworkers of my husband, but I went and got a job not too far from home and met some great folks. It's just a slower pace here and in the south people tend to open up a little slower than up north. It's not a bad thing, it just takes some adjusting thats all. If you have a hobby look for others who enjoy that, if your not working, try a part time job...it did wonders for me just to get out and about. Good luck and let me know if I can help with anything!!

[Southlander]

Hi, we actually have quite a few former Michiganders around, a lot from when Saginaw Steering Gear established in Athens. Church is a great place to meet people...check out Web sites and visit several. Volunteer for something at church, or elsewhere. Call the Volunteer Bureau and offer your services, choose United Way, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Audubon Society, library, art museum, Space and Rocket Center, Monte Sano State Park...gosh, there are dozens of great groups. Sign up for a community education course at A & M or UAH. If your neighbor doesn't come meet you, go meet them. A job - even part-time - would give you a new group of acquaintances. There may even be an alumnae group in town. Give your new home at least a year. Welcome!

[omm]

My husband and his parents and his grandmother, moved from Michigan. They were living in Jackson and White Cloud. We live in Madison now. I know you will love Huntsville, once you get to know some people. We have a newcomers group, if you are interested. I am in real estate and I have 2 little ones. Do you have kids?

[mercii]

I'm from Michigan and we are considering a move to Huntsville.

[Keeper]

If this is your first time away from home then what you are feeling is normal. As many suggested church and volunteering are great ways to meet people. Give it some time and you will come to love the area and the people. Give us an idea of things you like to do and maybe the good people here can suggest a volunteer group. If you like animals, think about getting one. They are great companions plus a great way to meet people if you walk them. Check out the local shelters or animal control, you will find a lot of animals just waiting to keep you company.

[dentaigirl10]

Yes I have 2 kids ages 8 and 10 . My husband grew up in white cloud. I also live in Madison I would love info on the new comers group thanks.

[dentaigirl10]

I live in Madison and I do really like it i'am just beyond lonely. I am from richmond MI about an hour north of Det.The oppurtinity is great here nothing like MI. My husband is automotive and we found alot of that kind of work here. Where are you from ? I would love to talk and give you some info.

[dentaigirl10]

Yes I have 2 dogs actually I love dogs. Iam starting to find my way around here a little better and found a church we are going to start attending. My husband and are love to entertain,bbq,play cards and just visit. we use to have friends over almost every weekend to play cards and chat so you can Imagine how differant this is not knowing a single person but I know in time we will make some friends everyone is really nice here.