Got to the apartment in the early afternoon and spent the day setting up. Had food to unpack, the computer to plug in, and a few other odds and ends. First trip without my wife (will be flying solo here over the next three years other than weekend and three day visits to NC) though the third I have made here (one trip to find the apartment, one to tour work, and this one. Monday I had an appointment after work for Comcast to put in cable internet. Guess what....on time, and was quick getting it done too. Not too bad...like to have seen Time Warner in NC match that one (have DSL there, cheaper, but no complaints on Virginia Comcast service.
Wednesday did some exploring of the Midlothian Turnpike (or highway...whatever). Interesting road with a great deal of variety. Went with a friend from work looking for a computer; we picked the bones of Circuit City at the store located at the Chesterfield Town Center, but found what he is looking for at Best Buy. We also toured the mall, showing the signs of the recession in the small crowd there, but a nice looking mall. Went by it with my wife Patty on my last visit, but it was not open then and we left early on a Sunday afternoon.
Enjoyed visiting the Village of Midlothian area, interesting place and again my second visit there, but was nice to not be driving (can see more stuff better) and second look always shows more. Think this will be a road with a lot to offer, just still at the "overview point".
Have been struck by the friendly people of Virginia, both at work and people I have met out have been both very nice and helpful. That has been the best part of the time here so far. I plan over the next three years to check out all that I can that this area offers, and frankly my first impressions are very good.
Will be going back to North Carolina Friday, but will return Sunday night. Found I will be working from 3pm-11pm. Had that shift some years ago, but in the current economy have to do what I have to do. Will be great to be back with Patty, my son Robby, and our two border collies. It is also possible that a motorcycle ride will happen this weekend as well; weather permitting. Writing this on a cold and wet Virginia late afternoon.
Welcome to Virginia. I live in Midlothian as well, and once you get away from the rampant commerce, there's some nice parks and such.
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Good eats are hidden behind thousands of franchise replicants. It's maybe four or five degrees cooler in the summer, and the bugs are much smaller (six or seven pounds lighter).
Moved here six years ago from the Northeast. Love the red bricks, green grass and the fact that conversations in Virginia go on As Long As They Have To.
Thanks Tom! Looking forward to the time here, have been very plesantly impressed so far. Very friendly area, and have had a good time in the limited time I have explored it so far. Will be gradually expanding the range...and will for sure be checking out the food. As you noted looking for more local eats; not real big on the chain places. Been checking some of the blogs here for good places to eat.
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