First Month in Lexington (business, move, liberal)

[Rapunzll]

Originally Posted by Zoe51

I'm in my mid fifties and am meeting folks my age, though most are somewhat younger. When I start getting more involved in volunteer and other community activities, it looks like there will be plenty of people in my age group too. I hope so, since I'm single!

That's great to know! I had planned to go elsewhere, but I really do like Lexington, and it would be a whole lot closer to my elderly parents in the Detroit area. Thanks!

[Zoe51]

Hi Rapunzll,
There are a number of resources here for seniors that I will be checking out. I'm finding people very inclusive anytime I reach out to get involved in anything. I hope you find it suits you here too!

[Rapunzll]

Eeek! I don't tend to think of myself as a senior yet! LOL

I will have to check out the job situation better before I make my choice, but I really like Lexington every time I go there.

[Zoe51]

I'm not over the hill, I'm on a roll!

Originally Posted by Rapunzll

Eeek! I don't tend to think of myself as a senior yet! LOL

I will have to check out the job situation better before I make my choice, but I really like Lexington every time I go there.

[TheCaptain]

I just have to put my two cents in here, as I'll be a one-month-resident in just a few days.

*Snicker* In the first week I moved here, I remember stopping into a local Shell station for gas. There was a woman at the counter in front of me, and she looked like your typical, early 40's business woman. She paid for her items, looked at the cashier, and then did something I've never, not once, seen happen in the town I moved from:

She smiled and told him to have a nice day.

[JimtheButcher]

Which Norfolk are you talking about? I grew up in Norfolk, VA until i was 21 and then I moved to Lexington a little over 9 years ago. I would never go back to Norfolk to live. Lexington is my home and I absolutely love it here. My brother Jon is in the Air Force and is at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson. I've visited a few times and hate the summers there. Way too hot......I don't care if it is a dry heat.....115 degrees is uncomfortable. Anyway, welcome to Lexington and if you want a good steak come by The Fresh Market and I'll be glad to cut you one. Just ask for Jimmy!

[cynthia007]

Hi Everyone!

We have been in Lexington for a little over three weeks and I can't say enough about how great it's been so far. The people are wonderful, we have had tasty food in a variety of restaurants, and have been enjoying the parks. Beautiful and green everywhere. The diversity has amazed me.

I immediately felt at home here...and really, the traffic is not that bad. Honolulu is much worse!!

What I have found too is how positive the people who live here are towards their town. I hear all of the time "Lexington is a great town. Glad you are here. Welcome!" That is so refreshing.

Thanks so much to each of you who helped me with my questions and concerns for the past year. It made our move so much easier. Local knowledge is extremely helpful.

[bluegrassgirl]

Originally Posted by cynthia007

Hi Everyone!

We have been in Lexington for a little over three weeks and I can't say enough about how great it's been so far. The people are wonderful, we have had tasty food in a variety of restaurants, and have been enjoying the parks. Beautiful and green everywhere. The diversity has amazed me.

I immediately felt at home here...and really, the traffic is not that bad. Honolulu is much worse!!

What I have found too is how positive the people who live here are towards their town. I hear all of the time "Lexington is a great town. Glad you are here. Welcome!" That is so refreshing.

Thanks so much to each of you who helped me with my questions and concerns for the past year. It made our move so much easier. Local knowledge is extremely helpful.

Glad to hear you're having a nice time getting settled too! Lexington has its share of issues, but overall I think it's a great place to live for many reasons.

[jcm1986]

Originally Posted by cynthia007

What I have found too is how positive the people who live here are towards their town. I hear all of the time "Lexington is a great town. Glad you are here. Welcome!" That is so refreshing.

Of course, Lexingtonians do think their town is the greatest. Why else would they have had their AAA minor league baseball team named the Lexington Legends? A close relative had a joke about that one time and said "Lexington, legends in their own minds!" LOL.

That said, it's an okay city for me to visit and I'm glad you like it, but I can think of 50 other U.S. cities I'd live in before Lexington. I don't think you or anybody else can deny that the natural scenery around Lex. is great!

[bluegrassgirl]

Originally Posted by jcm1986

Of course, Lexingtonians do think their town is the greatest. Why else would they have had their AAA minor league baseball team named the Lexington Legends? A close relative had a joke about that one time and said "Lexington, legends in their own minds!" LOL.

That said, it's an okay city for me to visit and I'm glad you like it, but I can think of 50 other U.S. cities I'd live in before Lexington. I don't think you or anybody else can deny that the natural scenery around Lex. is great!

jcm - When you give a compliment to your wife or girlfriend, I suspect it goes something like this.

"I like that new dress. You could have bought something that made your hips look smaller however. Nice color though."