turtlespeed 212 #1 June 18, 2009 You know you're in Texas when... (these are real!) It is the mid of winter and the AC is running Mosquitos are biting at Christmas Every other block there is either an adult novelty toy store, BBQ restaurant, dollar store, or church Saying "Merry Christmas" is the standard greeting this time of the year (not "Happy Holidays") While driving along, every fifth sign or so has a Texas flag or "Texas" in the name of the store A building has three huge flag poles several stories high, with one USA flag and two Texas flags You pass big corporate buildings having signs in front with their names, like "BJ Services" and "BLO Industries" It's bright, sunny, short sleeve weather one day, and it's snowing the next day The women are amazingly beautiful The vehicles are HUGE There is no such thing as a "Compact" parking spot There's a big bronze statue of President George H.W. Bush (senior) in a prominent location at the airport Your in-laws invite you to BBQ in the country at their place next to George W. Bush's land where they get together w/ the President occasionally when he is visiting his Texas home The Chinese buffet is practically a palace, almost twice as large as most hotels' main floor, w/ sitting for hundreds Every place you go you can see people wearing shirts or caps for Texas A&M or the University of Texas The Mexican food is gooood. The BBQ is gooood. Shoot, all the food is gooood. The best ice cream in the nation, Blue Bell, is sold for $3.44 for a 1/2 gallon Bluegrass music bands can be found playing in your favorite BBQ joints It seems most of the younger population plays some kind of instrument My father-in-law fills up with gasoline every three days just going to work (aka Texas is big) Restaurant servers say "Yes ma'am" and "No sir" Brewed iced tea is available at any restaurant A good "night out" is going country western dancing 1/3 the FM radio stations are country music Another 1/3 are classical music, oldies, or rap 80% of the AM stations are in Spanish Gas is $2.37 / gallon Edit to add: Even the arabs here complain about the heat.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #2 June 18, 2009 I have to disagree about Blue Bell... they sell it over here in Alabama and I'm not a fan. My hands down favorite is Umpqua followed by Tillamook (since Tillamook is more of a national brand, they also have REALLY good cheese) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #3 June 18, 2009 QuoteI have to disagree about Blue Bell... they sell it over here in Alabama and I'm not a fan. My hands down favorite is Umpqua followed by Tillamook (since Tillamook is more of a national brand, they also have REALLY good cheese) You should try it fresh from the factory here - yum. And B&J's Karmel Sutra is my favorite - but BB is really really good.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #4 June 18, 2009 sounds like heaven! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #5 June 18, 2009 Well if you overnight me some ice cream then I will submit to trying it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #6 June 18, 2009 Ugh- thanks for reminding me of why I HATE living in Texas. I miss New York *sigh* (Psst: Gas is $2.51 now, at least where I live) http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #7 June 18, 2009 MMM Blue bell You wouldnt believe how excited I was to find out they sold it at the commissary!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #8 June 18, 2009 Quote You know you're in Texas when... (these are real!) It is the mid of winter and the AC is running Mosquitos are biting at Christmas Every other block there is either an adult novelty toy store, BBQ restaurant, dollar store, or church Saying "Merry Christmas" is the standard greeting this time of the year (not "Happy Holidays") While driving along, every fifth sign or so has a Texas flag or "Texas" in the name of the store A building has three huge flag poles several stories high, with one USA flag and two Texas flags You pass big corporate buildings having signs in front with their names, like "BJ Services" and "BLO Industries" It's bright, sunny, short sleeve weather one day, and it's snowing the next day The women are amazingly beautiful The vehicles are HUGE There is no such thing as a "Compact" parking spot There's a big bronze statue of President George H.W. Bush (senior) in a prominent location at the airport Your in-laws invite you to BBQ in the country at their place next to George W. Bush's land where they get together w/ the President occasionally when he is visiting his Texas home The Chinese buffet is practically a palace, almost twice as large as most hotels' main floor, w/ sitting for hundreds Every place you go you can see people wearing shirts or caps for Texas A&M or the University of Texas The Mexican food is gooood. The BBQ is gooood. Shoot, all the food is gooood. The best ice cream in the nation, Blue Bell, is sold for $3.44 for a 1/2 gallon Bluegrass music bands can be found playing in your favorite BBQ joints It seems most of the younger population plays some kind of instrument My father-in-law fills up with gasoline every three days just going to work (aka Texas is big) Restaurant servers say "Yes ma'am" and "No sir" Brewed iced tea is available at any restaurant A good "night out" is going country western dancing 1/3 the FM radio stations are country music Another 1/3 are classical music, oldies, or rap 80% of the AM stations are in Spanish Gas is $2.37 / gallon Edit to add: Even the arabs here complain about the heat. I highlighted one that I must disagree with lol. yes there are gorgeous women in every state, but I must say the average population I have seen in Texas cannot compare to the average back home(FL). lol this is going to piss Texans off...but I hate living in Texas. -EvoZoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OlympiaStoica 0 #9 June 18, 2009 Quote You know you're in Texas when... (these are real!) The women are amazingly beautiful I've never been to Texas, but I know this to be true O Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #10 June 18, 2009 But how many in Florida that's actually from Florida? Eliminate the transplants and the bar probably drops a bitYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #11 June 18, 2009 QuoteBut how many in Florida that's actually from Florida? Eliminate the transplants and the bar probably drops a bit A BIT? Are we going for the understatement of the year award here? That's like saying the atlantic is a "bit" like a lake, or the Antarctic get a "bit" chilly in winter.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #12 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote But how many in Florida that's actually from Florida? Eliminate the transplants and the bar probably drops a bit A BIT? Are we going for the understatement of the year award here? That's like saying the atlantic is a "bit" like a lake, or the Antarctic get a "bit" chilly in winter. Florida might be made up of a lot of transplants, but at least your not surrounded by a bunch of pompas ass steers and queers that think their state is the "only" state.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #13 June 18, 2009 That's not true. The cows don't give a shit! What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 8 #14 June 18, 2009 Here's another one, courtesy of Will Rogers: "If you have stomach pain, it's most likely a gunshot wound." "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #15 June 18, 2009 Quote That's not true. The cows don't give a shit! Yeah, as long as they're stump broke. I remember standing in mud up to my knees with dirt blowing in my eyes at Fort Hood.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote Quote But how many in Florida that's actually from Florida? Eliminate the transplants and the bar probably drops a bit A BIT? Are we going for the understatement of the year award here? That's like saying the atlantic is a "bit" like a lake, or the Antarctic get a "bit" chilly in winter. Florida might be made up of a lot of transplants, but at least your not surrounded by a bunch of pompas ass steers and queers that think their state is the "only" state.... And then there is always the "Snow Bird" which is a migratory animal that gains fame by clogging EVRY SINGLE ROAD IN THE FRIGGIN STATE!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #17 June 18, 2009 Aww come on everyone knows this is how you really know your in Texas ok. [ url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt7FDTpzGvo"]Texas Folk[/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #18 June 18, 2009 QuoteAww come on everyone knows this is how you really know your in Texas ok. [ url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt7FDTpzGvo"]Texas Folk[/url] That is how you know you are in the RIGHT part of texas. Austin isn't like that anymore - to much limpwrist going on there.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 June 18, 2009 QuoteQuoteAww come on everyone knows this is how you really know your in Texas ok. [ url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt7FDTpzGvo"]Texas Folk[/url] That is how you know you are in the RIGHT part of texas. Austin isn't like that anymore - to much limpwrist going on there. Moscow on the Colorado?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #20 June 18, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteAww come on everyone knows this is how you really know your in Texas ok. [ url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt7FDTpzGvo"]Texas Folk[/url] That is how you know you are in the RIGHT part of texas. Austin isn't like that anymore - to much limpwrist going on there. Moscow on the Colorado? Thanks - I'll stick with Washington on the Brazos.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #21 June 18, 2009 Quote Ugh- thanks for reminding me of why I HATE living in Texas. I miss New York *sigh* (Psst: Gas is $2.51 now, at least where I live) Do you know how to get back? Get on down the road.Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #22 June 18, 2009 Quote I highlighted one that I must disagree with lol. yes there are gorgeous women in every state, but I must say the average population I have seen in Texas cannot compare to the average back home(FL). lol this is going to piss Texans off...but I hate living in Texas. You must be lost in your own world! The best looking girls are from Texas! BTW you aint gonna piss us off by your lack of knowledge, we know the truthNothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #23 June 18, 2009 Quote Ugh- thanks for reminding me of why I HATE living in Texas. I miss New York *sigh* (Psst: Gas is $2.51 now, at least where I live) +1... I absolutely HATE it here. I hated it here before I even moved here. I dream about the day when I can move back up north or back to FL. Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #24 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote I highlighted one that I must disagree with lol. yes there are gorgeous women in every state, but I must say the average population I have seen in Texas cannot compare to the average back home(FL). lol this is going to piss Texans off...but I hate living in Texas. You must be lost in your own world! The best looking girls are from Texas! BTW you aint gonna piss us off by your lack of knowledge, we know the truth yea the best looking girls are from Texas....if you have never been out of Texas. Sorry man, Texas girls in general can't keep up with Florida Girls. BTW I live in Texas currently...military.Zoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #25 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote Ugh- thanks for reminding me of why I HATE living in Texas. I miss New York *sigh* (Psst: Gas is $2.51 now, at least where I live) +1... I absolutely HATE it here. I hated it here before I even moved here. I dream about the day when I can move back up north or back to FL. Move back up there....I heard the economy is great back up in Yankee landNothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites