A few more observations!

As I am settling in my new state of Indiana, I have a few more observations in which to share:

1) Sweet Tea. Sweet Tea. Sweet Tea. Just about everyone offers it, but I can't say that they are all spectacular. Today, I took a test swig at McDonald's and I had to say, no thank you. I felt like I was drinking a cup of sugar! I normally don't order beverages when I am out, but its hard to pass up this tasty beverage I have heard so much about in this part of the country! Yum!
2) Speaking of McDonald's, there is one right outside our apartment complex and the drive thru is ALWAYS busy. I have never passed it and not seen a long line. Although Kerry tells me there was no line one Sunday morning at around 845am. Hmmm.
3) It appears that many women in this state mow the lawn. It may be for a good work out, who knows, but even seeing an 80 year old woman pushing the mower in her huge yard on the corner of Gray and the 32 shocked me. It was no riding mower people, she was pushing while her husband pulled the weeds! I have seen her more than once! Also, they don't pick up left over grass here. I guess it is just left for mulch or to be blown across the street for decoration.
4) By almost every pond, there is a sign posted that reads "No swimming, skating or fishing." However, I have seen many fisherman standing right near that sign. Did they not see it?
5) We ate at Bub's Burgers tonight in downtown Carmel. Best burger I have had in Indiana. Only burger I have had in Indiana. Regardless, they have a Bub's busy bag for the kids. When I opened it, I expected to see some crayons, but no. There was a bag of goldfish and fruit snacks. WHAT A FANTASTIC IDEA to keep your little one's entertained until dinner arrives. If only every restaurant picked up this little tip. As I am writing this, I guess I am pretty fantastic for providing these very snacks to Caleb just about anywhere we go, but still, you get my point. Great idea!
6) What do people do for a living here? I have seen some MANSIONS up in here. I keep asking Kerry every time we drive down just about any street. My goodness.
7) Roundabouts. Gotta love them. Prefer them over a stop light any day. I think I might just drive around in circles one day and never leave it, well after a few circles maybe.
8) It does not get dark until about 9pm here. Is this normal? I always feel like its so early walking my dog at 830pm in light.
9) I take Caleb to see geese every afternoon at a nearby pond. Geese. I did not see these lovely creatures on the west side.
10) Our apartment complex pool opened April 25th, normally community pools do not open until Memorial Day weekend here. This pool has not been empty since, rain or shine. Being here only a month now, I have enjoyed the cool weather, but I guess everyone else is excited for summer to come. Maybe too excited.