Life Question about my new town - Page 2

Cornstock · 05-26-2013, 08:24 PM

Hey gang. So here's my story. I recently moved to Sioux City, IA for my job. The tough thing, as many of you know, about moving to a new town is making new friends. The first few months of living here I was able to visit college friends nearby and was content. But now, its summer and they're all gone.

In an attempt to make friends I've joined a gym, started going to church again, tried going to bars, and tried hanging out at hip places like coffee shops for long periods of time. Tried going to Target, WalMart, etc. and striking up a conversation, but I get the "mind your own goddamn business" look.

I think the gym still holds promise, as does church. Bars, however, going solo without any friends just seems weird. When talking to guys, they won't give me the time of day (I think mostly because they're too focused on trying to get some or slummin with the frat buddies) and with the girls they just take it as I'm hitting on them (ok, ok, I was.)

Funny thing is, I don't consider myself socially awkward or anything. I'm a perfectly normal, decently good-looking, gainfully employed, 23 year old guy. I've had no problems meeting people in other places. Even abroad, its been easy (I think because people are always interested in the American, so having that as a prop helps).

I'm not asking for advice to get laid or anything. But just plain making friends would be nice. Any thoughts or advice?

**LoneWolf** · 05-26-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornstock

The problem with that is almost everyone in the organization is within 3 years of retirement. That's the whole reason I was brought in, as part of the succession plan. I'm the youngest of the lot by about 15 years. So my coworkers aren't exactly the type of people I would hang out with.

Granddaughters, that's your ticket.

Mr_Tomahawk · 05-26-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Where at? I'm from farm town SW Iowa.

Doesnt exist on google maps.

Were you the only person that lived there...?

Cornstock · 05-26-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Where at? I'm from farm town SW Iowa.

PMed you

Red Beans · 05-26-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Granddaughters, that's your ticket.

Ain't it the truth!

Cornstock · 05-26-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

Also, maybe a cigar lounge? Or martial arts?

Cigar bar sounds cool. I have a cigar shop I frequent, but they don't have a lounge. I don't think Sioux City has one, but I'll look into it.

**mlyonsd** · 05-26-2013, 09:02 PM

Bob Roe's, Miles, Townhouse, Princes, Jack's if you're looking for friendly bars.

Jerry's, Tony's, Westside, El Fredo's, Bob Roe's or Townhouse if you're looking for good/cheap pizza or meal.

North Sioux City has plenty of casino bars if you're looking for gambling/friendly atmosphere.

Whatever church you joined should have plenty of things you could volunteer for that would get you introduced to good people.

SC is a good town.

Fairplay · 05-26-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Where at? I'm from farm town SW Iowa.

I knew something was wrong with you JR

**mlyonsd** · 05-26-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornstock

Cigar bar sounds cool. I have a cigar shop I frequent, but they don't have a lounge. I don't think Sioux City has one, but I'll look into it.

Try looking up Sherm's Smoke shop in South Sioux. I've never been there but my BIL goes there.

Red Beans · 05-26-2013, 09:04 PM

My wife said the Ickey Nickle is a good bar.

aturnis · 05-26-2013, 09:05 PM

Try joining adult received leagues? Softball is usually the most popular, yet least interesting.

Cornstock · 05-26-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Bob Roe's, Miles, Townhouse, Princes, Jack's if you're looking for friendly bars.

Jerry's, Tony's, Westside, El Fredo's, Bob Roe's or Townhouse if you're looking for good/cheap pizza or meal.

North Sioux City has plenty of casino bars if you're looking for gambling/friendly atmosphere.

Whatever church you joined should have plenty of things you could volunteer for that would get you introduced to good people.

SC is a good town.

Thank's man. What's the demographic of those bars? I've tried the ones down on 4th street a bit. I live in Northside/Leeds btw.

Know anything about the Ickey Nickel? I've seen it but never been.

**LoneWolf** · 05-26-2013, 09:08 PM

Walk up to the cigar lounge and kick the door in. Walk inside and eyeball every mother****er in there. Then announce, "I came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubblegum." I guarantee you that will get some conversation going.

Cornstock · 05-26-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Try looking up Sherm's Smoke shop in South Sioux. I've never been there but my BIL goes there.

Thats the one I go to all the time, but they don't have a lounge

**mlyonsd** · 05-26-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Beans

My wife said the Ickey Nickle is a good bar.

This. Forgot about the Nickel.

Cornstock · 05-26-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Beans

My wife said the Ickey Nickle is a good bar.

That one's probably the closest to me. I should check it out sometime.

05-26-2013, 08:24 PM
Cornstock Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $9986835	Question about my new town Hey gang. So here's my story. I recently moved to Sioux City, IA for my job. The tough thing, as many of you know, about moving to a new town is making new friends. The first few months of living here I was able to visit college friends nearby and was content. But now, its summer and they're all gone. In an attempt to make friends I've joined a gym, started going to church again, tried going to bars, and tried hanging out at hip places like coffee shops for long periods of time. Tried going to Target, WalMart, etc. and striking up a conversation, but I get the "mind your own goddamn business" look. I think the gym still holds promise, as does church. Bars, however, going solo without any friends just seems weird. When talking to guys, they won't give me the time of day (I think mostly because they're too focused on trying to get some or slummin with the frat buddies) and with the girls they just take it as I'm hitting on them (ok, ok, I was.) Funny thing is, I don't consider myself socially awkward or anything. I'm a perfectly normal, decently good-looking, gainfully employed, 23 year old guy. I've had no problems meeting people in other places. Even abroad, its been easy (I think because people are always interested in the American, so having that as a prop helps). I'm not asking for advice to get laid or anything. But just plain making friends would be nice. Any thoughts or advice?
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mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-2026238	Bob Roe's, Miles, Townhouse, Princes, Jack's if you're looking for friendly bars. Jerry's, Tony's, Westside, El Fredo's, Bob Roe's or Townhouse if you're looking for good/cheap pizza or meal. North Sioux City has plenty of casino bars if you're looking for gambling/friendly atmosphere. Whatever church you joined should have plenty of things you could volunteer for that would get you introduced to good people. SC is a good town.
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Red Beans Not dead yet... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indian Creek Casino cash: $1679903	My wife said the Ickey Nickle is a good bar.
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aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Try joining adult received leagues? Softball is usually the most popular, yet least interesting.
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LoneWolf Constable of Untruths Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $-798916	Walk up to the cigar lounge and kick the door in. Walk inside and eyeball every mother****er in there. Then announce, "I came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubblegum." I guarantee you that will get some conversation going.
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