Silliness The Proud Texan Thread

Greg Anos · 04-01-2009, 09:41 PM

After all the hoorah about Texans and maybe we should have our own thread, I made the mistake of lettin' Red look over my shoulder. He insisted I start a thread of, by and for Texans. Since I had too much beer anyway, here it is.

You can be a Texan, by birth, by immigration or by just accepting the culture, (or lack there of.) So break out a Lone Star, Pearl, Shiner, or a Railean Rum, and post away...

I'm headin' to watch The Alamo....

Nate the great · 04-01-2009, 09:43 PM

Who knows the difference between a Yankee and a Damn Yankee?

A: The latter won't leave Texas.

RickyMaveety · 04-01-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

After all the hoorah about Texans and maybe we should have our own thread, I made the mistake of lettin' Red look over my shoulder. He insisted I start a thread of, by and for Texans. Since I had too much beer anyway, here it is.

You can be a Texan, by birth, by immigration or by just accepting the culture, (or lack there of.) So break out a Lone Star, Pearl, Shiner, or a Railean Rum, and post away...

I'm headin' to watch The Alamo....

What if you don't want to be a Texan, but circumstances force you to be a Texan?? Is there a way out??

desertgrandma · 04-01-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

After all the hoorah about Texans and maybe we should have our own thread, I made the mistake of lettin' Red look over my shoulder. He insisted I start a thread of, by and for Texans. Since I had too much beer anyway, here it is.

You can be a Texan, by birth, by immigration or by just accepting the culture, (or lack there of.) So break out a Lone Star, Pearl, Shiner, or a Railean Rum, and post away...

I'm headin' to watch The Alamo....

Oh my goodness. Someday I must watch what I say.......

addicted2books · 04-01-2009, 10:48 PM

RickMaveety:

I can't claim Texas heritage but I do have a couple of cousins that have lived most of their lives in Texas.

In response your question, ' What if you don't want to be a Texan, but circumstances force you to be a Texan?? Is there a way out?? I think the answer probably runs along the lines of you either have to shot or sold to another state.

RickyMaveety · 04-01-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2books

RickMaveety:

I can't claim Texas heritage but I do have a couple of cousins that have lived most of their lives in Texas.

In response your question, ' What if you don't want to be a Texan, but circumstances force you to be a Texan?? Is there a way out?? I think the answer probably runs along the lines of you either have to shot or sold to another state.

I'd go for being sold to another state, or even deported back to California. Shot? Not too keen on that one.

Wetdogeared · 04-01-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I'd go for being sold to another state, or even deported back to California. Shot? Not too keen on that one.

Shot dead by a duck might be a loophole to get you out.

WDE.

RickyMaveety · 04-01-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

Shot dead by a duck might be a loophole to get you out.

WDE.

Oh ... yes .... if I'm already dead, then I guess it doesn't matter if they shoot me. I like that idea.

Greg Anos · 04-01-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

What if you don't want to be a Texan, but circumstances force you to be a Texan?? Is there a way out??

Logically speaking, you would have to change your circumstance. The rest would then naturally follow.....

RickyMaveety · 04-01-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Logically speaking, you would have to change your circumstance. The rest would then naturally follow.....

Which takes me back to either being deported or shot. Great.

Greg Anos · 04-02-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Which takes me back to either being deported or shot. Great.

Nonsense, fair lady, you could always leave by you own choice. We don't have any fences keeping people in....

RickyMaveety · 04-02-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Nonsense, fair lady, you could always leave by you own choice. We don't have any fences keeping people in....

Sigh ... if only I could, RSE. If only I could ....

Ajax · 04-02-2009, 04:05 AM

Born and raised in Fort Worth, and after living a few years in Iowa (the land of corn and soybean fields and bars, bars, and more bars) I couldn't wait to get back here.

vivaldirules · 04-02-2009, 07:51 AM

I'm a 4th generation Texan by birth. That was followed by an early emigration and a much later reimmigration. I've lived here fairly comfortably for the past 22 years. But I don't feel like what I think some imagine a "true Texan" is supposed to feel. It's just a place to live like any other - a mix of the good and the bad and nothing extraordinary as far as I can sense. If my job went elsewhere, I'm sure I'd go with it.

I should add that, as a kid, I moved every year or two and so never grew an attachment for any particular place. I rather envy those who have - whether for Texas or somewhere else.

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

I'm headin' to watch The Alamo....

You are? Does it move or something?

vivaldirules · 04-02-2009, 08:07 AM

I suppose (and hope) that that dog NatCh will be posting here. Did you know that some Texans are dogs?

04-01-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,548 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	The Proud Texan Thread After all the hoorah about Texans and maybe we should have our own thread, I made the mistake of lettin' Red look over my shoulder. He insisted I start a thread of, by and for Texans. Since I had too much beer anyway, here it is. You can be a Texan, by birth, by immigration or by just accepting the culture, (or lack there of.) So break out a Lone Star, Pearl, Shiner, or a Railean Rum, and post away... I'm headin' to watch The Alamo....

04-01-2009, 10:48 PM	#5
addicted2books EBookaholic Posts: 27 Karma: 206 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505 (Red)	Is There a Way Out? RickMaveety: I can't claim Texas heritage but I do have a couple of cousins that have lived most of their lives in Texas. In response your question, ' What if you don't want to be a Texan, but circumstances force you to be a Texan?? Is there a way out?? I think the answer probably runs along the lines of you either have to shot or sold to another state.

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