Now listen... When you get down to your new city hall, don't go in there acting like you own the whole thing and spout-off like most exurban refugees do... Learn a little local history and get to know some of the founders of that community and don't start right off treatin 'em like they're nothin but ignurant "good ol boys," and stuff like that!!!
I waited more than 15 years before running for County office when I moved here to "God's Country" from "The People's Republic of Davis, CA!" Some of the recent movins just drive everybody nuts till they finally find out there are legitimate reasons why things are/were being done that way!!! (grin)
Have no fear SW. (grin back)
I'm still sort of a good old girl after leaving my roots in South Dakota 20 years ago for the 'big city.'
I won't put on my city acquired 'high-fallutin' ways at City Hall. Heck, they're in the trash along with all my black garb (except for my favorite little black dress, of course).
After I register, I'm going to sit back and watch the farmer's corn grow and plan next year's garden. Get my son signed up for riding lessons at the nearest stable (loved horseback riding as a kid), roll out some sod and put out my Bush/Cheney '04 sign. And of course, FReep, when I get my new ISP hooked up. Darn, I'm going to miss this place for awhile.
Just curious, what kind of County office did you run for? I'm more on the 'support side' for candidates I believe in. I'd be close to 59 if I waited 15 years. LOL (or not)!