Welcome MegaMike!
The spiders don’t bother me, it’s the flying palmetto bugs that freak me out Mosquitoes will carry you away, so keep your spray of choice handy. The noseeums are the spawn of satan. We have the following seasons...Almost summer, summer, molten lava and a glorious 2 weeks of fall. Dress accordingly and be prepared for humidity so thick, you can slice it. I’ve been here 30ish years and I still haven’t found where yonder is, but it’s in every request for directions. Barbecue is for eating, not cooking, because it’s too hot already without having to keep coals under the meat. I leave it to the professionals. You’re on your own when it comes to sports though The best thing about living in the south is when it does finally snow, everything closes and the only thing to do is play in it. Don’t ever wait to play in it because it’s melted before the day is over. Life is much more relaxed than up north and the people are super friendly. Magpie is correct about the casual waving, especially on the back roads and neighborhoods. You’ll get teased about your accent here and after you go home to visit, they’ll tease you about your new southern slang and drawl. One more thing......The SE crew is the best of the best