since we moved here, we have had very, very few planned social outings (other than with house-guests).  we know several of the other owners in our building and we’ll stop and chat in passing around the building.  we have had countless conversations with strangers in the hot tub.  and yet, last night was the first time that we actually went out with people we’ve met here.  we met this couple in the hot tub sunday night and spent probably an hour talking with them.  last night we went out to dinner with them.  it was a little strange but we had a fun time with good eats and good conversation.  who knows, maybe we’re finally turning a corner.  i got us to join up with a running group which will hopefully also produce social opportunities that don’t involve torturing my legs and lungs.  and we’re starting to make more of an effort around our building.  at the risk of sounding desperate, perhaps… just perhaps… we’ll have some friends around here before long.  i’d love to have a weekly game night like my cousin has in orlando.