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[o2bn420]

I'm a realtor and it does seem that many people are moving north.
Your town sounds charming, and I really like it here now too, it just took a looong time!
Now I have a question for you more mature viewers. I recently had lunch with a collegue who let it slip that there is a large number of employees who reguraly get together and smoke. I guess it shouldn't surprise me but some of the people just seemed so...square. Now that I'm privy to this new info, how can I bring this up in a conversation without being a gossip?

o2bn420 Reviewed by o2bn420 on 08-11-2005. Greetings Hello café members I finally broke down and joined. I know Iâ??m a tight ass. Mainly Iâ??m just looking for a place to get away from the kidoâ??s. Nothing wrong with them (ive been there to) but when my child goes to sleep Iâ??d rather not have to take any lip off someone elseâ??s kids. Just wanted to officially say hello. Take care~ Rating: 5

[likemclever]

I'm a realtor and it does seem that many people are moving north.
Your town sounds charming, and I really like it here now too, it just took a looong time!
Now I have a question for you more mature viewers. I recently had lunch with a collegue who let it slip that there is a large number of employees who reguraly get together and smoke. I guess it shouldn't surprise me but some of the people just seemed so...square. Now that I'm privy to this new info, how can I bring this up in a conversation without being a gossip?

If you definitely know they smoke than you could try using some type of stoner lingo around them to see if they laugh.

The idea here is to let them know, that you know.

That way they might ask you if you smoke.

[IrieAllie]

I'm a realtor and it does seem that many people are moving north.
Your town sounds charming, and I really like it here now too, it just took a looong time!
Now I have a question for you more mature viewers. I recently had lunch with a collegue who let it slip that there is a large number of employees who reguraly get together and smoke. I guess it shouldn't surprise me but some of the people just seemed so...square. Now that I'm privy to this new info, how can I bring this up in a conversation without being a gossip?

Easy--bring something up about an "article" you read on the legalization of MJ, decriminalization, etc. Say "what's your opinion on that...." or something to that effect.

I was a realtor in Eastern Tennessee....NOT a pleasant occupation for a "damn yankee" down there!!!! My best bets were relo people, because as soon as I would go for a listing presentation for a "local" and speak...oh my...I was DONE! "You aren't from around here, are ya?" That was it. Glad to get back to Ohio....but MISS western PA terribly!!!!

I'd LOVE to find a "friendly little group" I could smoke with...but I just don't see that happening here. Not into real estate here....$5000 for classes, and in this little town of 26,000 there are 350+ realtors....one with a monopoly on the market, and I just don't have the time.

Good luck to you!!!!

[Ousted]

Hello café members

I finally broke down and joined. I know Iâ??m a tight ass. Mainly Iâ??m just looking for a place to get away from the kidoâ??s. Nothing wrong with them (ive been there to) but when my child goes to sleep Iâ??d rather not have to take any lip off someone elseâ??s kids. Just wanted to officially say hello. Take care~

Welcome!

[mlleyeuxbleus]

Hi there likemclever... I've enjoyed your posts in the other forums; it's nice to see you in here.

Funny this talk about migration to the north... I'm in Raleigh, NC (well duh, lol), & this area is seeing a *huge* influx of Yankees. Not that I say that in a bad way, since I grew up in Maine. I think they're attracted to the nicer weather, MUCH cheaper cost of living, & general beauty of the area. I absolutely love it here! I don't think I ever want to move. Unless a suddenly had the opportunity to have a huge penthouse in Manhattan or an adorable bungalow on some tropical island... then maaaybe.

[DonnieDarko]

Just a comment to y'all .... Natives of New England DON'T like to be called Yankees !!!!

[mlleyeuxbleus]

But Donnie, I'm from Maine & I call myself that, lol!

[likemclever]

Donnie my ex-husband is from Mass. He's lucky if I call him Yankee.....

Kidding....he's actually a good guy.

nice to meet ya Mlleyeuxbleus...