I was born in Pennsylvania where I lived for 20 years.
Moved to Texas and lived there for 27 years.
I have a house in Virginia where I live part time for work.
I have travelled extensively - Canada, Mexico, Central America, Europe, all
over the states, etc.
I would still choose Texas over anywhere else I've lived or visited. But
that's me.
I don't expect anyone else to like Texas for the same reasons I do.
I love water - sailing, kayaking, swimming, scuba diving, etc. Many
(ignorant) people think that Texas doesn't offer those things, they
obviously haven't been there.
Contrary to stereo types, Texas is not full of tumbleweeds and cowboys.
Everyone doesn't drive a pick up truck.
Texas is as diverse as the United States itself. There is snow in the
panhandle on a regular basis.
Beautiful forests are found in East Texas.
The Hill Country is full of beautiful Vistas.
Wonderful lakes and rivers are found throughout the state. I have run rapids
in my kayak that rival those in Virginia. The sailing on the lakes and at
the coast rivals sailing anywhere in the states.
Austin has some of the best Mountain Biking trails in the states.
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and other cities offer cultural events
that rival New York and Los Angeles.
Austin is THE LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL of the WORLD - undisputed, and I've been to
more cities than I will list here, and Austin leaves them all in the dust
when it comes to quality AND quantity of Live Music.
Texas was and could be a self sustaining country - it has it all.
I don't expect to convince anyone that Texas is the greatest place in the
world.
All I ask is don't dis it until you've given it a fair chance - Don't
operate on stereotypes - that's a sign of ignorance.
Once you've been there and understand what it's all about, then feel free to
speak your mind as I have here.
My .04 (Everything is bigger in Texas)
<Grin>
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From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Larry Medina
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:31 PM
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Subject: Re: Completely OT - Texas
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> Oh, get over it.
This is a phrase Texans don't comprehend when it comes to anything less than
a glowing accolade about their "Planet". Don't ever expect one of them to
agree that they need to "get over" anything. They still get weepy eyed over
the Alamo. =)
As Arthur indicated, if you ever lived there, you are forever considered a
Texan. And if you were born there, well, as a New Yorker might say
fuggedaboudit....
And that may be a good thing, because when they get tired of living in
places that have better climates, more tolerant lifestyles, more diverse
populations, and other beneficial aspects, they can go back "home" to the
place that admonishes them to "Drive Friendly" on their highways.
And I don't want to hear the moaning about the property and income taxes
from all the "Johnny Come Latelys"... you're here because the salaries are
higher and many other reasons. If you don't like the taxes, scramble the
letters and go 'home'.
A parent of 3rd generation Native Californians
Larry
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Larry Medina
Danville, CA
RIM Professional since 1972
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