Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've live in a lot of states, drove thru a lot of states. Live all my life in Illinois, live in KY, CO, CA. This is a beautiful country with lots of good people. Here's the thing, whenever I drive and visit in Texas, I feel like home. I'm down here now visiting my son and we've done a little hog hunting while he can get off base. I've visited areas of Dallas, San Antonio, Wichita Falls, stopped in a bunch of small towns, drove thru west Texas and i've fallen in love. Can't see me living in Illinois much longer. (please no political darts, we all know how that plays) Somebody know how to relieve this stress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Pssssst! Willy! The Texas folks asked me if I would kindly tell you to GO HOME! Agreed, pard. Oklahoma and Texas have some fine folks who make you feel right at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I really enjoyed the time I lived in Texas - great place indeed! GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yeah, but I heard a rumor that all the folks that live in Texas are Texans. Can this be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yeah, but I heard a rumor that all the folks that live in Texas are Texans. Can this be true? Some of them just claim to be, but we like to humor them anyway. One of my best friends is a stereotypical Texan. He doesn't like to mention the fact that he was born in Rhode Island. His wife gave him the common bumper sticker that says, "I wasn't born here, but I got here as fast as I could". I of course covered it up with,"Anyone can be an American, but you have to be born a Texan". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I have to say this I LOVE TEXAS!, Well of course ya do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Well of course ya do Guess it goes without saying LOL! I ran into a nice little western shop that's been here in Wichita Falls for ages. The kind blonde lady there spoke with the nicest Texas accent I'd ever heard. She said she was born in Prague Czechoslovakia but she is a true Texan at heart. Besides, saying I'm an Illinoian doesn't have the same "ring" to it as saying Texan. Now its time to talk to the wife now that she's retired. (Not that I never talked to her before mind you....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuma Devil Dog Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 if you like TEXAS, you should see ARIZONA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Guess it goes without saying LOL! I ran into a nice little western shop that's been here in Wichita Falls for ages. The kind blonde lady there spoke with the nicest Texas accent I'd ever heard. She said she was born in Prague Czechoslovakia but she is a true Texan at heart. Besides, saying I'm an Illinoian doesn't have the same "ring" to it as saying Texan. Now its time to talk to the wife now that she's retired. (Not that I never talked to her before mind you....) Probably already had family here. There are LOTS of Czechs in Texas that have been there for many generations. If their last name ends with a K you can about bet on czech lineage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hey Rev. Spend all the time here you want! We have plenty of space, low cost of living, (usually) nice weather, and won't hold it against ya that ya wasn't born here. Heck my own daughter was born in Tennessee! (but we "fixed" that 3 months later!) "Stay all night, stay a little longer" SOso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yeah, but I heard a rumor that all the folks that live in Texas are Texans. Can this be true? 'Texans' has a nice twang to it...proud to have had that honor at one time in my life. G (a Californian, a Texan, an Illinoisan, and now - a Michigander...all under the grand umbrella ~ American!) G ~ PS: Your home is were ya hang your hat, and if'n you pay taxes in a state, you are welcomed to that state's populous title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complicated Lady Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Texas is different than any other place in the world. I was born and raised in Southern California but my Daddy was all Texan. Being raised by a Texan and a Southern Lady (mom was born in Alabama) .....guess that made me a Valley Girl, hanging out at the mall and the beach .....but really half Texan and half Southern Lady at heart My whole family has got out of California and moved to Texas. Oh there was that 9 months that I lived in Waynesboro, PA. I felt very out of place there. That's where I discovered that snow is real pretty IN PICTURES but I don't want to drive in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunClick Rick Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I ain't never met a Texan that wasn't a low down lien thievin curr.....I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I ain't never met a Texan that wasn't a low down lien thievin curr.....I love it! Bold talk for someone from California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Carole Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Texas I wasn't born there but I've lived there and I'm getting back there as soon as I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Phil Peeno #50923 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Move to Texas from the Philippines when I was a young lad. I can't see myself anything else but a Texican. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunClick Rick Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Bold talk for someone from California. \ Knife Envy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 \ Knife Envy Hardly, remember the one you said you bought, that I did, is bigger than the one you "acquired". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well Rev, I can tell ya fer true, dey aint no place but TEXAS !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Saint Paw Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ...Agreed, pard. Oklahoma and Texas have some fine folks who make you feel right at home. Missouri is pretty much that way too! I grew up in MO., then lived in CA for 6 years and everyone there thought I was from Texas, Just seemed fitting to move here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Charlie, SASS # 48668L Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Can't see me living in Illinois much longer. (please no political darts, we all know how that plays) Somebody know how to relieve this stress? I know how...It's called Mayflower Van Lines Not to be too political, but if I didn't have a job to go bact to, I wouldn't live in Illinois either. Hope it works out for ya. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunClick Rick Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hardly, remember the one you said you bought, that I did, is bigger than the one you "acquired". Dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Cherokee, SASS#48332 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I had the pleasure of meeting some of the finest folks on earth when I was living in Texas.. But I have to say I like New Mexico even better! And Texas is still just next door.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja Vous Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 My sister lives in Tx and one lives in AZ and yeah a few other states too.. lol.. I have several. But the one in TX loves it.. I visited and it was very nice.. but I think AZ is my favorite ... I love CA.. don't get me wrong.. but AZ has a lot of the freedoms that I love. So, since I like the people here, my choice is to change CA so it has better gun laws here.. lol.. It might take a lifetime.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 My sister lives in Tx and one lives in AZ and yeah a few other states too.. lol.. I have several. But the one in TX loves it.. I visited and it was very nice.. but I think AZ is my favorite ... I love CA.. don't get me wrong.. but AZ has a lot of the freedoms that I love. So, since I like the people here, my choice is to change CA so it has better gun laws here.. lol.. It might take a lifetime.. lol Deja, it most likey will !! I have lived all over dis world and I must say, I just love all dem Southwestern States !!! Guess it must be da cowboy in me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas LawDog Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Good luck with changing the gun laws in California. Bless your heart! Texas and Oklahoma are the only places I have ever lived and I would not live anywhere else. We are conservative folks and we like our freedoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja Vous Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Deja, it most likey will !! I have lived all over dis world and I must say, I just love all dem Southwestern States !!! Guess it must be da cowboy in me ! The first day I arrived in AZ, I was really pretty young.. but I felt like I belonged there.. and that feeling has never left me. AZ is my home state no doubt about it.. But CA has friends now, so I can not leave my friends at all!!! Period.. Makes it really hard.. My old boss might be transfering with our bank to AZ.. it is so tempting to follow her cuz I loved her to death.. but My dad is here, and my friends are here.. I am pretty much a CA kid now... when I left AZ the first time it was for CA for my husband... You know you follow your heart.. And then to SC, and GA and then MO.. I am alone now.. and my heart is my own.. except, friends and my Dad are here.. so yeah.. I love the people here and the state.. CA is something else. it really is.... But the people here make it that way. In the end, I might go back home to AZ... not sure yet.. it all depends upon where my heart is.. I never leave my heart.. most don't. And for now my heart is getting stuck in CA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Charley, SASS Life #14739 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Like Davey allegedly said, "Y'all can go to hell. I'm goin' to TEXAS!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel John Hays, SASS #29625 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Texas I wasn't born there but I've lived there and I'm getting back there as soon as I can! Well.........com' on. Grab that dirty ,ole man of yourn and get to it! Jack Hays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I've lived in San Antonio for a couple of periods of time, courtesy of the U.S. Army. I always thoroughly enjoyed Texas and the people there, if not always the military experience! If I were to leave Ohio, I would strongly consider relocating to Texas. I think if I could get a small house and a lot of land in the Hill Country, I would be quite happy. The one thing I always say to people about Texas is that to understand Texans, you need to understand that each and every one of them remember that they were once an independent republic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I've lived in San Antonio for a couple of periods of time, courtesy of the U.S. Army. I always thoroughly enjoyed Texas and the people there, if not always the military experience! If I were to leave Ohio, I would strongly consider relocating to Texas. I think if I could get a small house and a lot of land in the Hill Country, I would be quite happy. The one thing I always say to people about Texas is that to understand Texans, you need to understand that each and every one of them remember that they were once an independent republic. That's right!!!! That and we are the only state that can fly our flag at the same height as the Stars and Bars!!!! I am so glad I was born in TEXAS!!!!! Oh and Doc, I have a lot of family in the hill country. If you move there you'll probably meet them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Longshot, SASS #44254 Life Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The one thing I always say to people about Texas is that to understand Texans, you need to understand that each and every one of them remember that they were once an independent republic. Yep. Texas ain't just a state; it's a state of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Can't see me living in Illinois much longer. (please no political darts, we all know how that plays) Somebody know how to relieve this stress? I know how...It's called Mayflower Van Lines Not to be too political, but if I didn't have a job to go bact to, I wouldn't live in Illinois either. Hope it works out for ya. Charlie Hey Charlie, with all my grandkids soon to be over in Germany, I may be moving over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Born in California, lived in California since 11th grade, but most of the in-between time raised in Texas. But... Here in California, ya don't have to buy a "deer lease" to go hunting. More than enough public access land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malpais Mike Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello the camp! Wish I could remember the name of the E. panhandle town I would stop in on the way back to AZ from IL. It was the first place you could get a Coors--and know you were on the way home. That said, main thing about TX is it's easy to find: east til you smell it, then south til you step in it. mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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