Flying with Ravioli

[Ravioli]

Real Texans won't claim me.

 

[mscard88]

NO!!! I'm not a Texan. I just live here.

So if one moves, and lives, in TX the local TX Mafia doesn't recognize you as a Texan, except for collecting taxes? That sucks...

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

So if one moves, and lives, in TX the local TX Mafia doesn't recognize you as a Texan, except for collecting taxes? That sucks...

I choose not to assimilate. I probably belong in Colorado or New England.
Due to close ties to family, I am staying in Texas.
When the kids graduate, I may make a bee line (or is it b line) for somewhere else.

 

[Ravioli]

This is from a thread about 18 months ago. True story. And Edwin ("Him") and I are still friends.

I had this convo at the bar at the marina 1/2 mile direct distance from my house:

Him: You aint from around here, are you?
Me: Actually (pointing out the window) that's my house.
Him: You might live here, but you aint from around here.
Me: You're right, thanks for noticing.

I proceeded to pick up his bar tab and we've been friends for about 4 years now. He DID think he was insulting me, and I DID regard it as a compliment.

My personal favorite Texan statement: "That's just (fill in a state) humor. Nobody here gets it"

 

[mscard88]

I choose not to assimilate. I probably belong in Colorado or New England.
Due to close ties to family, I am staying in Texas.
When the kids graduate, I may make a bee line (or is it b line) for somewhere else.

I picture you in......Key West. Not now though, probably not much there sadly. Cool place though. Always loved the open sided bars where you just stroll (or stumble) in. Even saw a dog wonder in once, but I think he was still sober.

 

[GRG55]

Not to mention usable load for all that stuff.

As 6PC quoted him, @Ravioli doesn't add to the useful load. I believe it.

 

[vontresc]

NO!!! I'm not a Texan. I just live here.

Yeah, Bryan admitted to being an Okie...

 

[Ravioli]

As 6PC quoted him, @Ravioli doesn't add to the useful load. I believe it.

Hey now... I thought I told @SixPapaCharlie that I didn't effect W&B. I'm probably a useful load. (all evidence to the contrary)

 

[mscard88]

Hehe you said load.

 

[JCranford]

So if one moves, and lives, in TX the local TX Mafia doesn't recognize you as a Texan, except for collecting taxes? That sucks...

That's correct. My wife has lived in Texas for the better part of 20 years (from CA originally). She *might* almost be an honorary Texan. BrYan? No way

 

[mscard88]

Sorta like Yankees moving to the South. Visiting Yankees are called damn Yankees, Yankees actually visiting and then moving here are called GD Yankees!

 

[Zeldman]

Sorta like Yankees moving to the South. Visiting Yankees are called damn Yankees, Yankees actually moving here are called GD Yankees!

I have been waiting for that one....