Just wondering if the South still exists? in South Central http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22448146 en Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:08:24 EDT Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:08:24 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22497546 McSummation : When it was surveyed, the western end of it was "out in the wilderness" by quite a few miles.

One thing to remember is that Maryland, West Virginia, and Kentucky were not part of the Confederate States of America, even though they are south of the Mason-Dixon Line. I usually include Kentucky when I think of "The South", whereas Maryland and WV are not.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22497546 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:25:59 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22497415 Kiwi : Darn sight shorter than I thought, live and learn.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22497415 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:57:34 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22485013 Koil : The Mason-Dixon is generally a good indicator.

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason-Dixon_Line
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22485013 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:07:14 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22484913 Kiwi : Never really had a problem with any of the States I stayed in (Most), the food is certainly different though from one State to another, at least in terms of what each considers a staple everyday fare.

I wonder if there are links that discern the differences?

The most enjoyable meals State side was in Dallas and New Orleans. Always wanted to have a go at the top East for seafood, but as yet have not had a chance.

The Dixy Line seems to change...LOL The MidWest like every other place has it's ups and downs, kids hold me here, but were I live a little culture would go a long way. Real International news is pretty much absent, if not for the net and that also shows around here. "In the World today...." /insert the State. :o

So, how far North does one go before they leave the South, from West to East...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22484913 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:49:12 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22477682 MrMaster : I like the food here but I think Texas is just a different animal all on it's own. It's a little southwest and a little southern but I would never mistake it for a Tennessee or Alabama.

and I guess I am a carpetbagger cause I don't plan on moving back to the Midwest.
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said by Koil See Profile :

said by Kiwi See Profile :

Speaking of hot peppers I have started a trend locally (Actually three years ago) BBQ burgers with peppers, to die for if home made.
Hmmm...got a recipe?
Yep. Now excuse me, I had to take my fifteen month old Grand daughter on her first real lake trip. OT :D :D The sun shone brightly and she is fair skinned with blond, strawberry hair, needles to say I was more concerned with her than fishing. Fish were caught though, just not by me. They had to be released because they were all to small for the skillet; baby girl loved the fish, the wind rushing past at high speed (Normally I don't do that, but she was having too much fun). We are all pretty tired....

Anyway, home cooked burger for six @ least, no less than four, fresh of course:

The applied maximum amount of non diet ground beef. (NO. no -not bean supplement...LOL)
1/4 cup flour.
1 large egg
Teaspoon of "Six Peppers" / Salt to taste, a fair heavy sprinkling in my neck of the woods.
1/3 a teaspoon of Cilantro
One chopped clove of garlic, ground up successfully in Southern style.
...Now, scare your pants off -Marmite (Can be bought locally), two tablespoons. Not everybody appreciates this 'luxury' and can skip it and use one tablespoon of Worcester sauce.
One heaped table spoon of A1 sauce (Original)

Always, always have to add bacon, the more the better.
Non plastic cheese; a slice of sharp Cheddar and a slice of mozzarella.

Sounds complicated, but it's really not. Add hot sliced peppers onto the lettuce.Walla, a great meal.

Huge Sesame buns, lettuce and tomatoes, nothing else is needed.

BTW -The South makes a lot of 'Stuff' unfortunately unless it's from LA; you don't get to eat it; right now the South does more than the North, if one excludes free tax rides. ;)

Er, no plastic woman as a rule, either.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22470450 Sat, 30 May 2009 20:31:31 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22469556 Thespis :
said by NormanS See Profile :

Most the gasoline around here comes from south of Suisun Bay. Except for that which comes from Benicia (north of Suisun Bay).
That's nice.
Tzale lives in New Jersey...
BTW, California does import gasoline. There are a couple of places that make the California blend. Finland and Corpus Christie, TX...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22469556 Sat, 30 May 2009 16:26:21 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22469433 NormanS :
said by Thespis See Profile :

said by Tzale See Profile :

When was the last time you heard of the South doing anything? LOL... :D :p
Drive much? We probably made your gasoline... ;)
Most the gasoline around here comes from south of Suisun Bay. Except for that which comes from Benicia (north of Suisun Bay).
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said by Tzale See Profile :

When was the last time you heard of the South doing anything? LOL... :D :p
Drive much? We probably made your gasoline... ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22468099 Sat, 30 May 2009 08:19:29 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22466515 Koil :
said by Kiwi See Profile :

Speaking of hot peppers I have started a trend locally (Actually three years ago) BBQ burgers with peppers, to die for if home made.
Hmmm...got a recipe?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22466515 Fri, 29 May 2009 20:56:59 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22466375 Kiwi : Real men, play with real woman, the rest make do.

HEY, it's clearing up after ten weeks of messed up weekends, the South has relented and tomorrow looks like Southern fried catfish, crappy (why are they not spelled Croppy? :p ) and or Bass; roasted baked...What ever, I love re fried beans and I know that's rather deep South not Southern, but corn bread is in the wings with of course peppers :o Corn on the TN cob, LA crawfish.

Speaking of hot peppers I have started a trend locally (Actually three years ago) BBQ burgers with peppers, to die for if home made.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22466375 Fri, 29 May 2009 20:21:45 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22455343 tvtek :
said by tmh :

said by tvtek See Profile :

There's nothing wrong with the plastic women in the west!...lol
If I'd wanted plastic women, I'd buy a blow up dolly.

No wait, I have one...
Aren't you too old to play with dollies? LOL
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BTW the best BBQ is in Tennessee ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22454555 Wed, 27 May 2009 20:17:23 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453721 Kiwi : Well apparently, the South does exist had doubts for a wee bit, particularly when the map shrunk. Always thought anything south of the Mason Dixon was South, apparently that's not entirely true though, CA is not on my list of "South" where FL is. Certainly some places mentioned are decidedly absent for South Central, MS and TN could have been included?

Now, food -That's liable to get pretty deep in a hurry...LOL

Still a few faces missing around here, *Squints* with a *Smile*.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453721 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:58:09 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453365 Thespis : Good link!
I grew up about 15 miles from Weimar...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453365 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:01:28 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453246 anon :
said by tvtek See Profile :

There's nothing wrong with the plastic women in the west!...lol
If I'd wanted plastic women, I'd buy a blow up dolly.

No wait, I have one...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453246 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:41:45 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453101 McSummation :
said by Koil See Profile :

... a damn yankee is one who moved down here and won't go back home!
Where I grew up, damnyankee was one word. I didn't know it was supposed to be 2 words until I was grown. One that won't go home is also called a "carpetbagger".

There are 2 active railroads in this area. One is the "Austin something or other". One was the Missouri-Pacific until recently, called MoPac for short. One of our freeways is named MoPac because it is built on both sides of the track. One rail that has had the track pulled up was the Missouri-Kansas-Texas, otherwise known as The Katy. Some fool carpetbagger that didn't know the difference, started calling it "The MoKan". It has taken decades to get rid of that name.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453101 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:18:53 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453056 McSummation : There are a lot of them in central Texas. They got "rights" to land here in the mid-1800's. Since they couldn't own land where they came from, this was like Eden to them, even if it did get hot in the summer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453056 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:10:50 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453015 RWild :
said by McSummation See Profile :

Oh, read my other post about hog, piggies and cabrito. We eat all that plus bovines.

You know, californians might ... Nah, probably taste like plastic.
Must have posted that while I was still typing. BTW, wore my cabrito-skin boots the other day - nice and soft.

BTW, when I used to drive between Hobbs, NM and the Odessa/Midland airport, I noticed a lot of German bakeries on the way. Interesting that Germans, Swedes, and Czechs would settle in such dry country.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22453015 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:04:57 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452997 boognish : I still love me some NC style BBQ. That is the style I grew up on. Louisiana has good food, but I haven't found a decent BBQ since I have been here. Also the lack of country ham drives me nuts. I have to stock up when I go visit my Mom.
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You know, californians might ... Nah, probably taste like plastic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452961 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:57:54 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452954 RWild : After living in the Carolinas for almost thirty years, I still much prefer the Memphis-style, tomato-based BBQ.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452954 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:56:57 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452949 Koil :
said by McSummation See Profile :

The last time I ate some of that vinegar based stuff, it made me sick.

There are some really good BBQ joints in central Texas. Cooper's in Llano is one of the best.

When talking to new residents about BBQ, I tell them, "Good BBQ doesn't come from a clean place. If it's not smoky and a little 'dirty', it would be any good. In general, the grungier the place, the better the BBQ." Now, having said that, if it's too dirty, the health department might need to be called.

The best BBQ I've had in years was: feral hog (killed the day before), pit roasted, served on big plates out under a pecan tree on the bank of the Frio River downstream from Concan, TX. There were a couple of piggies and a cabrito in there, too, but the big old hog was the best. For dessert, we had "camp cobbler" of the peach variety. Man, was that a party. Folks from all over the world attended. (It was a "welcome to Texas" party for the new daughter-in-law of an old friend of mine. The party was on one of the ancestral ranches.)
Nice!! We have what are called "Pig Pickin's" which is essentially the same thing, though I don't know if the hog was feral or not, but yeah...thats good stuff, man. Every year a friend of ours has a loosely based Luau party. She provides the pit and the pig. A lot of the guys hang out and cook it all night, playing cards, etc and then have it at the party the next day. Everyone else brings sides, etc.....its a good time.
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said by McSummation See Profile :

Another difference between Texas and other places in the South that are more eastern is BBQ/barbecue/barbque (however you want to spell it). Ours is better than yours. :D
Having grown up in Memphis, I have to take strong exception!. Hell, you Texans think BBQ is beef!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452943 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:55:19 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452920 McSummation : The last time I ate some of that vinegar based stuff, it made me sick.

There are some really good BBQ joints in central Texas. Cooper's in Llano is one of the best.

When talking to new residents about BBQ, I tell them, "Good BBQ doesn't come from a clean place. If it's not smoky and a little 'dirty', it would be any good. In general, the grungier the place, the better the BBQ." Now, having said that, if it's too dirty, the health department might need to be called.

The best BBQ I've had in years was: feral hog (killed the day before), pit roasted, served on big plates out under a pecan tree on the bank of the Frio River downstream from Concan, TX. There were a couple of piggies and a cabrito in there, too, but the big old hog was the best. For dessert, we had "camp cobbler" of the peach variety. Man, was that a party. Folks from all over the world attended. (It was a "welcome to Texas" party for the new daughter-in-law of an old friend of mine. The party was on one of the ancestral ranches.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452920 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:52:33 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452890 Tzale : When was the last time you heard of the South doing anything? LOL... :D :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452890 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:46:47 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452856 Koil :
said by McSummation See Profile :

Another difference between Texas and other places in the South that are more eastern is BBQ/barbecue/barbque (however you want to spell it). Ours is better than yours. :D
See...now you've just gone and made this personal. ;)

I prefer tomato based BBQ's above all.

There are actually 2 kinds of carolina style BBQ....here in SC, they prefer a mustard based BBQ sauce, which I find disgusting. Very good way to ruin a good piece of meat.

North Carolina uses a vinegar based spiced BBQ sauce that is pretty damn good.
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My Blog - Raising Connor - »raisingconnor.blogspot.com/ - updated 3/11/09]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452856 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:41:14 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452841 boognish : I don't know. I like the Carolina style of BBQ quite a bit.
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Isn't this a fun state? :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452778 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:30:33 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452740 McSummation : As many times as I've been through West, I've never stopped and gotten any kolaches. :(

BTW, stupid spell check doesn't understand "kolaches". :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452740 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:23:56 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452720 Thespis :
said by McSummation See Profile :

said by MIRV See Profile :

I never considered Texas 'the south'. That's more 'the west'.
Ft. Worth claims it's "Where the West Begins". Dallas is more "Southern". Then, there's West, which is a town on I-35 between Waco and the Metroplex (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and it is Czech. Just east of Round Rock, there are many Swede descendants and, until recently, some of the church services were still in Swedish.
West has the best kolaches north of Waco...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452720 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:21:09 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452657 RWild : To me, the "South" is comprised of the Confederate States (»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederat···_America). They definitely include Texas.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452657 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:11:54 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22452276 NormanS :
said by Hookem99 See Profile :

Now don't get me wrong, I have met a few outsiders that are pretty nice, but a fair majority are yahoos that need to stay in California. What gets me is that all these folks move to Texas and then complain, bitch and moan about it. Well get the hell out if you don't like it!
You are kidding, right? Damned near 80% of the people currently living in California (other than "undocumented aliens") either came from somewhere else in the U.S. or were born to people who came from somewhere else in the U.S. Maybe even Texas, for all I know! :D
What gets me is that all these folks move to Texas and then complain, bitch and moan about it. Well get the hell out if you don't like it!
Loved my drill sergeant's bumper sticker (Ft. Polk, Louisiana): "If your heart ain't in Dixie, get your ass out." "Heart" and "ass" were iconic representations of the words. I'm just too lazy to doll it up that way.

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~Oh Lord, why have you come
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said by Kiwi See Profile :

You forgot, they have better looking woman in the South

There's nothing wrong with the plastic women in the west!...lol
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said by Koil See Profile :

I love my front porch and the rockers from Cracker Barrel that adorn it

Me too..... Can't beat Cracker Barrel rockers!!
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said by Matt See Profile :

said by MIRV See Profile :

I never considered Texas 'the south'. That's more 'the west'.
I would place Texas more in South Central. When people refer to "The South" I think more of South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, parts of North Carolina and Virginia, etc. Definitely not Texas.

Aren't you forgettin, ahem, Louisiana? Please don't tell me you threw Louisiana in the "etc." category!

Edit: It's ok though, I was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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The North has dating services, The South has family reunions.


Yes indeed :)
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I couldn't be more proud to be from the south, and just so you guys know, a yankee is someone from above the Mason-Dixon, a damn yankee is one who moved down here and won't go back home! ;)

I was born and raised in Kennesaw, GA and currently live in Columbia, SC.
I have a degree from UGA (Go Dawgs, baby)
I lived 2 years in Europe, mainly in Naples, Italy (non military, on my own, still speak Italian relatively well)
I just purchased a house (not a trailer) above the 150k mark
I love sweet tea
I've never liked grits (except w/ maybe catfish)
My favorite meal is fried chicken and mama's mashed potatoes
I say "yall", "sir" and "ma'am"
I open doors for others as well as keep the from closing on them
I always have an open seat at the dinner table for friends and strangers (though I like to chat, so never really met one),
I wave to people I don't know on a regular basis (and they wave back)
I say "Excuse me" when I pass someone in a narrow area or bump into them, or need to leave the dinner table.
I love my front porch and the rockers from Cracker Barrel that adorn it

....and I've never screwed my sister....now, my cousin on the other hand.....
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My Blog - Raising Connor - »raisingconnor.blogspot.com/ - updated 3/11/09]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451435 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:54:27 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451414 dandelion : "I would place Texas more in South Central. When people refer to "The South" I think more of South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, parts of North Carolina and Virginia,Tennessee etc."

There, fixed it for you! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451414 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:51:25 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451342 Hookem99 :
said by keyboard5684 See Profile :

And never have I had so many people lie to me than when I worked in Texas for 4 years.

Those were probably the people that moved to Texas from California who are slowly ruining our southern way of life here in the Lone Star State.

Now don't get me wrong, I have met a few outsiders that are pretty nice, but a fair majority are yahoos that need to stay in California. What gets me is that all these folks move to Texas and then complain, bitch and moan about it. Well get the hell out if you don't like it!
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Women think they are clever just because they can fake an orgasm for a relationship, whats the big deal a man can fake a whole relationship for an orgasm!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451342 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:41:33 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451086 Matt :
said by MIRV See Profile :

I never considered Texas 'the south'. That's more 'the west'.
I would place Texas more in South Central. When people refer to "The South" I think more of South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, parts of North Carolina and Virginia, etc. Definitely not Texas.

Has anyone noticed if you change two letters, Texas becomes Taxes? Funny, funny.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22451086 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:05:30 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22450729 McSummation :
said by MIRV See Profile :

I never considered Texas 'the south'. That's more 'the west'.
Ft. Worth claims it's "Where the West Begins". Dallas is more "Southern". Then, there's West, which is a town on I-35 between Waco and the Metroplex (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and it is Czech. Just east of Round Rock, there are many Swede descendants and, until recently, some of the church services were still in Swedish.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22450729 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:01:41 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22450482 boognish : Born on a mountain top in Tennessee... greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so he knew every tree. Killed him a bear when he was only three. Boog... Boognish - king of the wild frontier.
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The people as far as I'm concerned are more laid back and not rushed like we are up north. And get to know them, they will treat you like family.
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said by McSummation See Profile :

I'm proud to live in "The South". Never been afraid of yankees. If the War of Northern Aggression were fought today, I don't think the yankees would have enough resources to win. Texas, on the other hand, could probably hold it's own against them, with "a little help from our friends".
I would say something, but nothing could match the absurdity of all that :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22450038 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:52 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449807 scelli :
said by NormanS See Profile :

said by Kiwi See Profile :

You forgot, they have better looking woman in the South ...
Maybe. Does the Kansai plain count, or do I have to go all the way to Okinawa?

I knew some pretty Southern Belles when I was in the Army. Started at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, ended up at Ft. Myer, Virginia. But none of them can hold a candle to the likes of Okada Junko, Shiina Hekiru, Fujita Saki, or Yamamoto Maria.
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said by Kiwi See Profile :

You forgot, they have better looking woman in the South ...
Maybe. Does the Kansai plain count, or do I have to go all the way to Okinawa?

I knew some pretty Southern Belles when I was in the Army. Started at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, ended up at Ft. Myer, Virginia. But none of them can hold a candle to the likes of Okada Junko, Shiina Hekiru, Fujita Saki, or Yamamoto Maria.
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said by Kiwi See Profile :

You forgot, they have better looking woman in the South, but the jury is out on reliability and common sense.

I agree with the first part, as far as the second part.. "what!" *said with eyes narrowed, a whisper and a southern smile*
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449627 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:23:16 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449587 Kiwi : You forgot, they have better looking woman in the South, but the jury is out on reliability and common sense. Of course the North has more issues at hand....

Northerners Think-Tank, Southerners simply move forward.

Southerners tend to be warm and nice, unlike their cold cousins.....

Which war? There have been many and different types. The worst in this last few months would be tax payers dollars, paid out to Northerners ;)

Weird opinion #3 - People in the South know the difference between urban & rural, urban means stupid and rich; rural people are common sensed and poor. BUT, rural people understand if that darn corn cob does not go to market that Northern snob goes hungry....LOL

Send grits.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449587 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:12:50 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449564 Its a Secret : I used to go out with a gal from Fort Smith, who made ribs with the best damn dry-rub that ever passed my lips. The meat fell off the bone. OMG.

Damn, I miss that girl...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449564 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:06:02 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449551 NormanS :
said by Kiwi See Profile :

Now, wait....DC is Northern ...
It was originally a swamp which neither side wanted. It is nothing, and nowhere, special; despite what its denizens think.
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said by McSummation See Profile :

If the War of Northern Aggression were fought today, I don't think the yankees would have enough resources to win.
What "Northern Aggression"! 'Twas the South as fired on Ft. Sumter; that was "Southern Aggression"!
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The North has coffee houses, The South has Waffle Houses
The North has dating services, The South has family reunions.
The North has double last names, The South has double first names.
The North has Cream of Wheat, The South has grits.
The North has green salads, The South has collard greens
The North has lobsters, The South has crawdads.
When a Northerner gets angry their face turns red, eyes narrow, and they shout while frowning.
When a Southerner gets angry their face turns red, eyes narrow, and they shout (yet could also whisper) but do it with a smile. :p
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said by McSummation See Profile :

Rednecks don't generally stab you in the back. If they got a problem with you, they say it to your face. (Unlike the ... that inhabit DC these days.)
Having experienced a great deal of the public, I disagree.... They'll yell and complain and make a lot of noise about you to everybody else but you. Then again, so does everyone else, so I guess that's not just a redneck trait.
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said by keyboard5684 See Profile :

So my overall point is this thread is just going to stir up a bunch of weird opinions.
The Yay! is strong with this one.
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Umm, the war comment, REALLY?

And never have I had so many people lie to me than when I worked in Texas for 4 years.

So my overall point is this thread is just going to stir up a bunch of weird opinions. Mine: People are people of different types no matter where they live. I have seen very little difference in integrity or anything else, when you compare the masses, that varies on where they live.

Rural areas compared to urban areas may be a better compare? But really, sometimes people do not choose to live in the north or south. Work? Family (they grew up there). A lot of factors go into where someone lives. There attitudes and personalities come from far more than just their location. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449218 Tue, 26 May 2009 22:44:59 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449085 Kiwi : Was that too much @ once :D

Southerner, from the far south, moving into mid south off the lower 48's...LOL

It was a wee bit quite, so thought it worth a stir up. Good thing once in awhile, eh...

Besides, some Southern influence once in awhile, is not such a bad thing ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449085 Tue, 26 May 2009 22:19:41 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449062 dandelion : Why just fit as a fiddle here in Tennessee eating my grits just now. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449062 Tue, 26 May 2009 22:14:44 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449040 Arelay : Last time I checked it was still here.

I'm a bit concerned about the West, though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22449040 Tue, 26 May 2009 22:11:05 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448983 mjf : Huh?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448983 Tue, 26 May 2009 22:01:42 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448389 Kiwi :
said by McSummation See Profile :

I'm proud to live in "The South". Never been afraid of yankees. If the War of Northern Aggression were fought today, I don't think the yankees would have enough resources to win. Texas, on the other hand, could probably hold it's own against them, with "a little help from our friends".

Not ashamed of being a Redneck, either. Rednecks don't generally stab you in the back. If they got a problem with you, they say it to your face. (Unlike the ... that inhabit DC these days.)

Oh, BTW, DC is NOT in The South, even though it's below the Mason-Dixon line.
Now, wait....DC is Northern, Thank the stars, all of them.

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mason···line.gif

Give a Bull a minute to consider a Cow and low and behold you have a sheep, at least in this case. Wonder how many people knew that!

Seems like a bare few miles are involved, thank goodness Delaware the Capital of Credit Card BS is NOT in the South, that would be just too hard to live down. ;)

Fathers Day [Day for some, week for me] Three Daughters, one Son and NOW, three GrandSons and a GrandDaughter. I think somebody, somewhere, had a sense of humour and expected me to be a parent much longer than anticipated. Well, I get mine, right here X.
»www.bradymtn.com/AboutUs/Locatio···ult.aspx

Long live the South!

Cheers]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448389 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:57:25 EDT Re: Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448230 McSummation : I'm proud to live in "The South". Never been afraid of yankees. If the War of Northern Aggression were fought today, I don't think the yankees would have enough resources to win. Texas, on the other hand, could probably hold it's own against them, with "a little help from our friends".

Not ashamed of being a Redneck, either. Rednecks don't generally stab you in the back. If they got a problem with you, they say it to your face. (Unlike the ... that inhabit DC these days.)

Oh, BTW, DC is NOT in The South, even though it's below the Mason-Dixon line.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448230 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:22:28 EDT Just wondering if the South still exists? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448146 Kiwi : What the heck, thought it time that folks pony up and admit they live in the South and don't be afraid, the North is not going to hit you with a big stick, fess up.

Arkansas, the Land-of-the-Dark-Wet-Cloud -Two friggin months worth of weekends, no less!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22448146 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:04:59 EDT