Rules for visiting the South
Aug 24th, 2005, 01:40 PM
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Yes exactly, that's another way we use
"on accident" here.
And my all time pet peeve mistake that I hear quite frequently in Northern IL is the borrow/lend verb and tense error. It sounds so wrong to me, and I correct it each time. I've been told that it sounds "right" to them and that's it's the same. Not!
"He borrowed me his walkman."
"Can you borrow me a pen?"
Honestly, I hear it about twice a month from someone different. That also may come from European translation legacy.
"on accident" here.
And my all time pet peeve mistake that I hear quite frequently in Northern IL is the borrow/lend verb and tense error. It sounds so wrong to me, and I correct it each time. I've been told that it sounds "right" to them and that's it's the same. Not!
"He borrowed me his walkman."
"Can you borrow me a pen?"
Honestly, I hear it about twice a month from someone different. That also may come from European translation legacy.
Aug 24th, 2005, 02:56 PM
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I have a darling neighbor/friend who was born and raised outside of St Louis. I always smile to myself when she tells me "I'm fixing to go to the store in a bit". "I'm fixing to go to get my hair cut and colored tomorrow".
Aug 24th, 2005, 02:58 PM
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That is probably the case, I deal with a lot of people from Poland on a daily basis, and the borrow/lend thing is always confused. I've had generous people offer to 'borrow' me more items than I can even count.
Aug 24th, 2005, 08:50 PM
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I just got these "tips" in an email for visitors to Atlanta, the "capital" of the south:
Atlanta is composed mostly of one-way streets. The only way to get out of downtown Atlanta is to turn around and start over when you reach Greenville, South Carolina.
All directions start with, "Go down Peachtree" and include the phrase, "When you see the Waffle House."
Except that in Cobb County, all directions begin with,"Go to the Big Chicken."
Atlanta is composed mostly of one-way streets. The only way to get out of downtown Atlanta is to turn around and start over when you reach Greenville, South Carolina.
All directions start with, "Go down Peachtree" and include the phrase, "When you see the Waffle House."
Except that in Cobb County, all directions begin with,"Go to the Big Chicken."
Aug 24th, 2005, 10:44 PM
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Hi kswl, Peachtree, that has to be one of the most famous streets in the US.
And let me tell you, when OWJ and I were going back to Atlanta from Charleston between the rain and our talking we almost ended up in N. Carolina, gulp. But there was a freeway (I am a good map reader) that got us to Atlanta at the north end which worked out perfect. The angels were with us I think!
And let me tell you, when OWJ and I were going back to Atlanta from Charleston between the rain and our talking we almost ended up in N. Carolina, gulp. But there was a freeway (I am a good map reader) that got us to Atlanta at the north end which worked out perfect. The angels were with us I think!
Sep 1st, 2005, 05:36 PM
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Julie,
I just wanted to say I was raised in Raleigh..all of my life..I never have seen any racial remarks from people that are actually FROM NC.Open your eyes and you may find that ignorant type of behavior..anywhere (up North or down South)
So you hit I40 and never looked back..good for you if you hated it that bad.
To this comment that you made:
"Diana.. I wasn't aware Raleigh was on the top 10 of anything anymore... Typically, the lists I've read in the last few years, it isn't even the best place in NC. I think you can have some peace of mind... most folks are figuring it out - and moving elsewhere."
If this is true...then HOORAY..I moved away from Raleigh 7 years ago because it has become too busy for me.Maybe were I live now will not be another Raleigh.
It's people like you that need to move elsewhere.
I just wanted to say I was raised in Raleigh..all of my life..I never have seen any racial remarks from people that are actually FROM NC.Open your eyes and you may find that ignorant type of behavior..anywhere (up North or down South)
So you hit I40 and never looked back..good for you if you hated it that bad.
To this comment that you made:
"Diana.. I wasn't aware Raleigh was on the top 10 of anything anymore... Typically, the lists I've read in the last few years, it isn't even the best place in NC. I think you can have some peace of mind... most folks are figuring it out - and moving elsewhere."
If this is true...then HOORAY..I moved away from Raleigh 7 years ago because it has become too busy for me.Maybe were I live now will not be another Raleigh.
It's people like you that need to move elsewhere.
Sep 2nd, 2005, 09:00 AM
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Tandoori_Girl,
Loved your comments, but I'm puzzled as to why you think that " I'll wager there's barely a single poster here who is African-American."
Do you think that black people do not travel? I travel quite a bit.....
Sep 5th, 2005, 06:34 PM
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I think that Tandoori Girl meant on This particular thread...and I don't think she said anything about African Americans not traveling, just not posting here.
Seamus,
After moving North a while back and having to learn new words that Yankees understood, then I found myself moving to the South again, and having to remember what those words meant again
Now I am living in the Pacific NorthWest where they pronounce so many words totally differently! I had better stop moving around, I can't remember how to speak English LOL
Seamus,
After moving North a while back and having to learn new words that Yankees understood, then I found myself moving to the South again, and having to remember what those words meant again
Now I am living in the Pacific NorthWest where they pronounce so many words totally differently! I had better stop moving around, I can't remember how to speak English LOL
Sep 5th, 2005, 09:28 PM
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Folks, setting aside the screen name, this post is genuine. We care.
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Ok, so after donating to my charity of choice, I couldn't sit still. I wanted to go and offer help directly, but that wasn't feasable.
Instead, I have done the only thing I know I can do quickly and effectively...build a website!
I have created a Hurricane Family Help portal located at http://www.hurricanefamilyhelp.org
1st things 1st - we DO NOT accept donations.
Here is the stated purpose:
1) To unite displaced individuals and families of hurricane Katrina with others willing to offer immediate SHORT TERM shelter.
2) To unite displaced individuals and families of hurricane Katrina with others willing to offer LONG TERM shelter.
3) To unite the survivors with family and friends.
4) To find full or part time employment opportunities for hurricane victims.
5) To provide contact information for charities, communities, and churches offering assistance.
Thank you,
Craig
