I purchased City Folk on its release, and I loved it at first. I was completely addicted! I played it everyday, collected furniture and payed my mortgage.
But after a while, the thrill of the games wore off, and my visits to my town became less frequent. Eventually- I completely stopped visiting.
Lately though, i've been re-visiting, so that I can get DLC and special event items, pick weeds, plant flowers, and plant more trees.
Some of my favourite residents have left though, so it won't be the same.
EDIT: Here's a tip- If a resident is moving, send them a random letter, sometimes it stops them moving. (doesnt always work though)