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Some interesting observations of southwest Ohio, in contrast to my previous home in the SF Bay Area, California.

1) If you want to hire someone for certain services, like tree trimming, gutter cleaning, lawn mower tune up, HVAC service, etc., expect to wait 6 to 8 weeks until the people are available. This may have to do with weather fluctuations and/or lack of personnel. You will eventually come up in the queue and they will give you a ring.

2) Some towns allow golf carts to drive on non-major roads.

3) People in my neighborhood WAVE TO EACH OTHER 90% of the time, whether you’re both walking, both in cars, or one of each. I even had a police officer wave at me. 😊

4) When you apologize for what you think might be a mistake, people say, “You’re good!”

5) This neighborhood is super quiet, except when there are occasions for fireworks. Some nearby neighbors had a lot of cars at their house (party?), but it was the quietest event I never heard. Also, there seems to be a gun range nearby, but I haven’t figured out where.

6) It’s definitely bug season now, as I have about ten bites at the moment. Thank God for Caladryl (calamine lotion)!