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Old 02-20-2007, 01:37 PM
 
Location: Bitterroot Valley
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I really want to blend in when I move up, without looking like I am blending in. Since I am going to be very busy trying to settle in, and working, what's the best way to acclimate into a new community when kids aren't involved? Any tips?
I will be in that area south of Missoula, and although we have established friendships near us, I would like to not stand out like a sore thumb.
I'm a jeans and sweatshirt kind of person, barefoot whenever able to be (oftentimes when I shouldn't be) and far from being a "city" person.
I hate the phrasing "where I come from" as I hear that from nurses who come from bigger hospitals than mine, and my answer is: if it was so much better, why did you leave? Be assured, I have no intention of foisting that on Montanans..as far as I'm concerned the only thing California has that you don't is my beloved ocean with it's crashing waves, fog and mist.
I'll by a video
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Old 02-20-2007, 01:43 PM
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fbcobrn - just don't utter the phrase "where I came from", wear the jeans and sweatshirt and you'll be fine. That drives me crazy when people say "Where I came from ..." I agree with you. If it was so great there - why did they leave.
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Old 02-20-2007, 01:51 PM
 
Location: Nashville, Tn
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Get yourself a beatup old pickup truck and put a bunch of anti-everything bumper stickers on the back. Be sure to get a gun rack for the rear window and you should probably get some cowboy boots and get them all scuffed up so it doesn't look like you just bought them. Maybe you should also start chewing tobacco. I'm just kidding, be yourself and try to find people you have things in common with. Having new friends can make all the difference in the world. I'm sure you won't have any problem.
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Old 02-20-2007, 02:44 PM
 
Location: Bitterroot Valley
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Get yourself a beatup old pickup truck and put a bunch of anti-everything bumper stickers on the back. Be sure to get a gun rack for the rear window and you should probably get some cowboy boots and get them all scuffed up so it doesn't look like you just bought them. Maybe you should also start chewing tobacco. I'm just kidding, be yourself and try to find people you have things in common with. Having new friends can make all the difference in the world. I'm sure you won't have any problem.
OMG... I needed a chuckle today
I already plan on getting a beat-up 'ole Jeep for bombing around town; own the scuffed-up boots already; thanks, I'll stick to chewing gum; and I can find all kinds of stickers for the Jeep.
Oh yeah...and change those license plates as soon as I can.
Dear hubby can have the easy-rider rifle rack, I'm a pistol person myself.
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Old 02-20-2007, 03:13 PM
 
Location: Golden Valley AZ
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Question?
I really want to blend in when I move up, without looking like I am blending in. Since I am going to be very busy trying to settle in, and working, what's the best way to acclimate into a new community when kids aren't involved? Any tips?
I will be in that area south of Missoula, and although we have established friendships near us, I would like to not stand out like a sore thumb.
I'm a jeans and sweatshirt kind of person, barefoot whenever able to be (oftentimes when I shouldn't be) and far from being a "city" person.
I hate the phrasing "where I come from" as I hear that from nurses who come from bigger hospitals than mine, and my answer is: if it was so much better, why did you leave? Be assured, I have no intention of foisting that on Montanans..as far as I'm concerned the only thing California has that you don't is my beloved ocean with it's crashing waves, fog and mist.
I'll by a video

I think I have also heard mention on either this forum or another to "Keep quiet for 4 years, so as to learn how things are done". That's one of my plans.
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Old 02-20-2007, 04:29 PM
 
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After reading these boards you will think everybody is against new folks coming here. When you get here you will find that to not be the case. People here are very nice. You will fit in fine Im sure.
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Old 02-21-2007, 02:01 PM
 
Location: Helena, MT
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After reading these boards you will think everybody is against new folks coming here. When you get here you will find that to not be the case. People here are very nice. You will fit in fine Im sure.
Very true. On these boards, I am philosophically against people moving here, but in real life, I love meeting new people from all over. Person-to-person, I see people as individuals with something new to teach me. On these boards, I tend to start perceiving people as an aggregate out-of-state mass.

When you arrive, just be respectful of others and don't expect as much political correctness as you might be used to. It's not personal. We're just direct. But, for the most part, people will want to chat with you. People will treat you as an individual, not someone from somewhere else. Join activities in your town and get involved--bowling, softball, PTA, charities, etc. You'll make lots of friends and no one will care where you started out.
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Old 02-21-2007, 03:32 PM
 
Location: Bitterroot Valley
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[quote=lorelei2873;388752]Very true. don't expect as much political correctness as you might be used to. [Qoute]

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