I am a Vegas native - lived here 27 years and then went to Colorado, Utah and Alaska. This time I have beeen here since July - this year. I can relate to how you feel. I thought people were fluent with their middle finger on the freeway! My first day I was ready to get back in the U-Haul and get out of her. However, after the initial shock, I met some very friendly, happy, outgoing kind people - by accident actually. I am guessing it gets better the longer you are here - or you are simply getting used to it - the place is growing on you!!

Yes, this city has changed drastically since I was a tot! The comment about the 1990s population explosion is true - the town changed overnight it seemed like. One good thing, if you need to vent, you have the blogs and forums online!