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When those individuals heard the distinct accent of my wife, my stepdaughter, and myself, it seemed to conjure up that redneck image one might associate with the humor of Jeff Foxworthy and other Southern comedians.

Wasn't that "ignorant redneck" Foxworthy actually an accountant?

I grew up in Michigan. Moved down to TX with my spouse (who grew up in TX and TN).

After we moved, I spent about 10 minutes correcting my friends' misconceptions about TX and then I figured, heck, why tell them how great it is? I'd hate to see a great thing ruined!

I miss some things about MI, but added together they can't compensate for the awesome quality of life we have here. The people are amazing -- they treat each other the way they should. Our neighbors were very welcoming, and would give us the shirts off of their backs.

I think the biggest difference between TX & MI is that children are truly seen as blessings and TX is incredibly family-friendly. Also, everyone's just so much happier here.

Texans are the most friendly, honest, laid-back, down-to-earth, smart, no-nonsense, practical, and real people I've ever met. (At least here in the Austin area, and if you discount the insane libs.)

286 posted on 07/15/2005 2:24:39 PM PDT by halieus (The very idea of freedom presupposes some objective moral law which overarches rulers & ruled alike.)

...and if I had to move out of state, I hope it would be to TN!

288 posted on 07/15/2005 2:27:12 PM PDT by halieus (The very idea of freedom presupposes some objective moral law which overarches rulers & ruled alike.)

289 posted on 07/15/2005 2:39:05 PM PDT by bourbon (It's the target that decides whether terror wins.)

" Texans are the most friendly, honest, laid-back, down-to-earth, smart, no-nonsense, practical, and real people I've ever met. (At least here in the Austin area, and if you discount the insane libs.)"

You are right. I've been through Texas a few times and my normal vacation routine is NOT to have a plan...I much prefer to just wing it.

On more than one occasion...I'd pull over in a parking lot somewhere and hop off my bike and bystanders noticing my out of state plate would immediately come up and ask me if I needed assistance. I almost always get a good "vibe" in
Texas.

Texas BTTT.

296 posted on 07/15/2005 4:45:07 PM PDT by taxed2death (A few billion here, a few trillion there...we're all friends right?)

Wasn't that "ignorant redneck" Foxworthy actually an accountant?

No that was Bob Newhart. Foxworthy is a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and worked for IBM for 5 years before breaking into standup.

315 posted on 07/16/2005 5:13:00 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur

Oh my GOD! You live in the "People's Republic of Austin"?!!!! My condolences :)

351 posted on 07/16/2005 5:52:23 PM PDT by TexConfederate1861 (General Robert E. Lee , an AMERICAN example of honor & courage!)

Texans are the most friendly, honest, laid-back, down-to-earth, smart, no-nonsense, practical, and real people I've ever met. (At least here in the Austin area, and if you discount the insane libs.)

By all means, discount the insane liberals -- they certainly do!

421 posted on 07/18/2005 1:51:20 AM PDT by lentulusgracchus ("Whatever." -- sinkspur)

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