The "Texans" form of "Dixie"

[gary]

I've visited only Dallas (and a few cities around it) and Amarillo. Dallas was OK but it was hell in Amarillo. Cold wind swept downpouring rain in the morning and blistering sun in the afternoon. Far too radical for me and I'd move south from the Panhandle of Texas in a heartbeat if I was there.

[Wild_Rose]

Originally Posted by bama_belle

I've only visited a very small portion of Texas, but I do know that if I had to relocate from my beloved Alabama, Texas is where I'd go! Of course, it helps that I have family in Tyler and Flint!

Someone here mentioned that Texas was populated by Southerners. I believe that's true. I can trace some of my ancestors from South Carolina, to Alabama, to Mississippi and finally into Texas. I had the opportunity to spend several months in Alabama once, on the outskirts of Mobile. I loved it. The people are great.

Regards,
Rose

[tarheel]

Originally Posted by gary

it was hell in Amarillo. Cold wind swept downpouring rain in the morning and blistering sun in the afternoon. Far too radical for me ....

Texas is the only place I have ever been where you can stand knee deep in mud and choke to death on dust at the same time.

Being a truck driver Texas to me means long nights of straight highways, not much traffic and getting from point A to point B in a hurry with little hassle. Texas is a truck friendly state ... God Bless Texas

[william42]

Hey Garrett: I saw a lot of Texas in the '70s. I loved it, especially west Texas. Friendly folks, and great bbq. My favorite town though was Galveston. Beautiful city, with a disproportionate number of beautiful ladies.

"Galveston, oh Galveston, I still hear your sea winds blowin'
I still see her dark eyes glowin'
She was 21 when I left Galveston."

Terry

[bama_belle]

Originally Posted by Wild_Rose

Someone here mentioned that Texas was populated by Southerners. I believe that's true. I can trace some of my ancestors from South Carolina, to Alabama, to Mississippi and finally into Texas. I had the opportunity to spend several months in Alabama once, on the outskirts of Mobile. I loved it. The people are great.

Regards,
Rose

Rose, I've visited numerous other states in bits and pieces, and I cannot, under any circumstances, imagine living anywhere but Alabama. We have everything from beautiful beaches to mountains.

Mobile is one of my favorite places to go, next to Point Clear and the Gulf Shores area.

[johan_steele]

I don't recall the exact quote but it was in reply to an insult toward texans here is the gist: If a Texan is nothing but a Mexican, give me 10,000 and I'll whip hell itself. Well said.

My ex was a "Native born Texican" so I'm a bit biased against. That said I really can't say too many bad things about the place or the people.

[olerebel]

Bama folks,
It was my tradition for several years to go to Mobile Labor Day. Katrina prevented it in 05. I always stayed at the Battleship Best Western, and visited the ship and museum. (My father served in a sub fleet in WWII.)
What did Katrina do to the Battleship area?
(I know I'm off thread.)

[bama_belle]

olerebel, the damage was actually pretty extensive to the battleship. It made me hurt to see the photos. This link will show you some of them.

http://www.ussalabama.com/html/photos/index.php

This link gives you a detailed report of the initial damage. http://www.ussalabama.com/html/news/...primary_key=42

That Best Western has housed my husband and myself a number of times over the last 20 years. He is retired Army, and every time he had to go to Mobile for something, I went with him. It was an excuse to see the water, and we always took a tour of the ship, no matter how many times we'd been there in the past. I'm just waiting for the chance to head that way again now that things are open once more.

[olerebel]

Thanks for the link, Belle. In 'another life' Mobile, Bay Minette, Robertsdale were my stomping grounds. Mr. Word, the one armed guy who owned the Best Western and the Captain's Table, was born in central MS, and was a pilot in 'Nam, if my memory serves me right. About 20 years ago a hurricane rolled the Drum, before they moved it onto land. I'll check it out summer '06.

[sgtcsa]

Well,
It appears to me, that none of y'all have been to Montana! If I were living in the Southland, and wanted to relocate, l couldn't in all honesty, move to Texas, at least not while there is still a Montana to go to. The Eastern side of that state is not a whole lot, but Man.............the Western side is beyond belief..............absolutely gorgeous! And.....................it ain't got half the people that Texas has. No crowds, just plenty of Mountains, and the greatest trout fishing in the States! It's little wonder, that they call it "God's country".