You guys know my story. I'm an Army brat that grew up in Bavaria and landed in Detroit.
Over the years there is one theme that keeps ringing through my head. It's community. The Bavarians are still working at it after 1000 years. I saw Detroit get wrecked in 20.
Take advantage of Southern Kindness as fast as you can. You guys are the closest thing America has to Bavarians.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zwq9RCeISY