Finding your own way
Tucker Max, if you don't know about him, is hilarious. Sometimes vile, but often funny.
Checking up on his site, like I sometimes do, I ran across this blog about his move to Los Angeles.
I've never been there and am not too sure about whether I want to go, especially after reading his comments and seeing Californication -one of the best shows on TV now.
I have moved around a bit, though, and have a way to find a bead on the local culture. It begins with finding a decent dive or non-Hooters sports bar on the first night in town - because you want a cold beer after moving all your crap in a new place.
Next, find a good independent restaurant and a non-Starbucks coffeehouse. Between those three things you can meet a few folks and get a bead who is where and what's going on. It usually takes about six months of doing this type of thing before you're really settled.
That's what works for me. How about you? Is there a club or organization that you search out? A certain type of establishment you seek (like the YMCA, yard sales, country club, biker lounge, exclusive club or dive bar?) It would be good to hear what's hot about Greensboro, but I'm more interested in how you find out what's going on when you move to any area.
How long did it take you to feel like you're really plugged in?
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