SOJOURN Eureka Springs

danellis March 31st, 2007

 Frankly, I enjoy being a Newcomer.  Not just here in Eureka but in most small towns, a Newcomer is a Newcomer forever.  I have had these experiences in previous villages where I have lived.  One thing for sure, a small town has it all over a big city.  So a “Freakin Eurekan” I’ve been for the past 18 months and as a Newcomer I enjoy the town much as a Tourist does, yet with the small benefits of paying “Local Prices.”  — And, I also enjoy being a tourist because I don’t have to be guilty if I forget a person’s name or that I had previously met with the person and had a mind vacating moment.
       As a Newcomer, I’ve taken the opportunity to design a website just for “Newcomers” as I post most of my gained knowledge and experiences.  I fell in love with Eureka within the first week of my coming here for a look-see and have never left — and don’t intend to.  Another thing about being a Newcomer is that ideas and energy are welcome and can be expressed into all sorts of realities.  You want to do Mardi Gras – just do it — and everyone will champion you for it.  Newcomers are most welcome as long as you obey the rule of “Don’t Tread On Me!”
       Newcomers should be cautioned not to make fun of or belittle the community or its people.  Even the Geekfesters will get on you if you abuse or challenge the norm.  You will find out that only OldTimers can criticize each other — because they know who the “Kissin’ Cousins” are and you don’t.
       So, to enjoy this fabulous village of 2278 citizens, 2700 lodging rooms, 125 B&B’s, 75 restaurants (saloons are considered restraurants), 100 specialty shops, and all this with no traffic lights and almost no crime statistics to speak of — take each day and savor all that there is to glean.
For ongoing information check in to www.Ureeka.Org and www.EurekaSpringsHistory.Com.

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