We did something better: renamed the Florida Turnpike the Ronald Reagan Turnpike. Liberals from the Northeast driving down to retire have been known to have strokes when they see the signs.
In western North Carolina, they call all transplants "Florida people". This is not meant to be flattering.
"Half-backs" are people who moved from the North to Florida, didn't like it, and moved half-way back. This is not meant to be flattering either.
The people of western North Carolina are truly nice--let me hasten to say. They could not be nicer or better people. They are open-minded and welcoming.
Well I guess I just did in western North Carolina. Property values will escalate. Make way for the freeways.
Sorry, Appalachia.
Why can't I learn to keep my big mouth shut!
Brilliant! Absolutely briliant!