I must say that is one thing that scares me a little... I am not saying you were making fun of the South at all!! I have an accent, no one else in my family really does and I live in DALLAS but I have a very strong accent. I don't do well with stereo-types. Most people (while traveling around) are really nice, guys always want to just to talk more, Odd I know! Some look at you like your stupid, when in fact my I.Q. level is probably much higher than thier own. Yea, that is not good!
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I must say that is one thing that scares me a little... I am not saying you were making fun of the South at all!! I have an accent, no one else in my family really does and I live in DALLAS but I have a very strong accent. I don't do well with stereo-types. Most people (while traveling around) are really nice, guys always want to just to talk more, Odd I know! Some look at you like your stupid, when in fact my I.Q. level is probably much higher than thier own. Yea, that is not good!
woogie
Active Member
mommarock;
I'm a MD native. I'm unhappy over what MD has turned into.
I remember what it was. I hope I wasn't too rude with the
post, just trying to give a little history from the first-person
point of view. Lived in several parts of MD over my life. The
biggest problem is that MD is run by the special interests and
"progressive thinkers" in the MD Legislature in Annapolis who
have a "Big Brother" attitude towards their constituents. I've
met quite a few of these politicians over the years who have
actually said that we don't know what's good for us and they
do!
Parents no longer have any rights concerning what their children
learn or see or hear in schools. Parents no longer have any rights
when it comes to the raising/rearing of their children. Everything
is mandated by the State and if you DARE to deviate from it you
WILL answer to the State! (DSS, CPS, Education, etc.)
Citizens no longer have ANY say in what the State government
does with THEIR tax monies! Citizens no longer have ANY say
in what the State does with their property or their property rights.
Citizens no longer can expect the State to adequately furnish
public safety or public works support as this money must FIRST
go to the "disadvantaged" (read ... non-working slobs who are
more interested in getting into illegal activities and replicating
than doing an honest day's work!).
Citizens are no longer allowed by the State to speak what's on
their minds (1st Ammendment anyone?) because that would hurt
"other cultures" and "infringe on others' rights" (hence it is now
a suspencion-offense to say "Christmas" in school, but we can
talk ALL ABOUT Rahmadan, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year,
etc.)
Citizens are no longer allowed to protect their homes, families or
persons due to laws enacted by the State (2nd Ammendment anyone?)
Yet the criminals can freely intrude into your lives, homes, etc. and
injure, steal and destroy with complete impunity! (THEY have "rights"!)
Citizens in Md no longer enjoy privacy in their homes or on their property
as the State has enacted laws that govern what they can do on
thier property and with their property and what they can keep on
their property. (4th Ammendment anyone?)
I was brought up to respect EVERYBODY. I still open doors, say
"Good morning ma'm" to ANY woman. To say "yes sir" and "no ma'm"
to ANY other adult, and to address ANY adult by "Mr." or Mrs./Ms"
regardless of nationality, color or whatever. I was taught to respect
ANYone else's traditions and customs and their right to have them.
But I was ALSO taught that I should respect MY family and MY customs
as well. I don't look down on others, I just don't want others shoved
down my throat!
I don't hate MD, I just hate what it has become! I know I can't
change it, so I left. For my family's safety and my family's happiness.
I do, however, think it is OK to tell others how things are and let
them make their own decision as to whether to relocate or not. But
they are entitled to know the WHOLE story.
I'm a MD native. I'm unhappy over what MD has turned into.
I remember what it was. I hope I wasn't too rude with the
post, just trying to give a little history from the first-person
point of view. Lived in several parts of MD over my life. The
biggest problem is that MD is run by the special interests and
"progressive thinkers" in the MD Legislature in Annapolis who
have a "Big Brother" attitude towards their constituents. I've
met quite a few of these politicians over the years who have
actually said that we don't know what's good for us and they
do!
Parents no longer have any rights concerning what their children
learn or see or hear in schools. Parents no longer have any rights
when it comes to the raising/rearing of their children. Everything
is mandated by the State and if you DARE to deviate from it you
WILL answer to the State! (DSS, CPS, Education, etc.)
Citizens no longer have ANY say in what the State government
does with THEIR tax monies! Citizens no longer have ANY say
in what the State does with their property or their property rights.
Citizens no longer can expect the State to adequately furnish
public safety or public works support as this money must FIRST
go to the "disadvantaged" (read ... non-working slobs who are
more interested in getting into illegal activities and replicating
than doing an honest day's work!).
Citizens are no longer allowed by the State to speak what's on
their minds (1st Ammendment anyone?) because that would hurt
"other cultures" and "infringe on others' rights" (hence it is now
a suspencion-offense to say "Christmas" in school, but we can
talk ALL ABOUT Rahmadan, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year,
etc.)
Citizens are no longer allowed to protect their homes, families or
persons due to laws enacted by the State (2nd Ammendment anyone?)
Yet the criminals can freely intrude into your lives, homes, etc. and
injure, steal and destroy with complete impunity! (THEY have "rights"!)
Citizens in Md no longer enjoy privacy in their homes or on their property
as the State has enacted laws that govern what they can do on
thier property and with their property and what they can keep on
their property. (4th Ammendment anyone?)
I was brought up to respect EVERYBODY. I still open doors, say
"Good morning ma'm" to ANY woman. To say "yes sir" and "no ma'm"
to ANY other adult, and to address ANY adult by "Mr." or Mrs./Ms"
regardless of nationality, color or whatever. I was taught to respect
ANYone else's traditions and customs and their right to have them.
But I was ALSO taught that I should respect MY family and MY customs
as well. I don't look down on others, I just don't want others shoved
down my throat!
I don't hate MD, I just hate what it has become! I know I can't
change it, so I left. For my family's safety and my family's happiness.
I do, however, think it is OK to tell others how things are and let
them make their own decision as to whether to relocate or not. But
they are entitled to know the WHOLE story.
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toppick08
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theArtistFormerlyKnownAs
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well chances are, SOMEBODY is going to stereotype you for your accent/dialect no matter where you move (if it is out of your birth/growth location). I can honestly say that not many people tend to be stereotyped for accents around here unless it is a northern (new york, maine, other new england areas, ect) then you will have some people looking down upon you for that :shrug: (but you don't really have to worry about that now do you? lol)
Grandma and I
Came back to San Antonio about 2 1/2 years ago with no regrets. We miss a few things from MD such as Crabbing, Gardening ( the soil here in north San Aantonio is very rocky for the first 2 inches, and then turns to solid limestone.) I miss my roses, but am working on raised beds.
Also the proxemity to DC and the museums etc.
How does my old house look Sharon?
Came back to San Antonio about 2 1/2 years ago with no regrets. We miss a few things from MD such as Crabbing, Gardening ( the soil here in north San Aantonio is very rocky for the first 2 inches, and then turns to solid limestone.) I miss my roses, but am working on raised beds.
Also the proxemity to DC and the museums etc.
How does my old house look Sharon?
godsbutterfly
Free to Fly
I have a Southern accent and there are a lot of Military that have been transferred here from VA and other places so accents are abounding. Stereo-types are everywhere. I still deal with the "blonde" thing. This place won't be any different in the stereo-type than anywheere else you've been most likely.
LMAO
Toppick08;
Where I live now "Sweet Tea" is considered the National Beverage!
They look at you like you're CRAZY if you don't want Sweet tea!
Nice place.
Nice people.
Nice standard of living.
Like MD used to be.
And we even have HARD CRABS! And they're CHEAPER!
The first time I went to PA I ordered "tea" the lady brought me hot tea... I sat there in awe for about 5 minutes my friend was laughing way to hard. I was 80 degrees in the middle of Aug and she brought me hot tea? OK???
that is one thing I am ready for.... I have been with appraisers commercial and residential for over 5yrs so we see a lot of the market. Texas is still pretty cheap real estate
woogie
Active Member
hookem' ...
"Sweet Tea" as served where I now live is ALWAYS over
ice, strong (but not too strong), has 1/4 of a lemon bobbing
around in it and enough sugar in it to peg your glucose meter!
Good stuff! You will get one of the "are you crazy" looks if
you want HOT tea! they'll just bring you some hot water and
a tea bag! You're on your own from there! People are nice,
but they love their customs! (BTW...You will INSTANTLY stand
out in a restaurant if you ask "what are grits?")
"Sweet Tea" as served where I now live is ALWAYS over
ice, strong (but not too strong), has 1/4 of a lemon bobbing
around in it and enough sugar in it to peg your glucose meter!
Good stuff! You will get one of the "are you crazy" looks if
you want HOT tea! they'll just bring you some hot water and
a tea bag! You're on your own from there! People are nice,
but they love their customs! (BTW...You will INSTANTLY stand
out in a restaurant if you ask "what are grits?")
clevalley
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Ha! You might miss the "Tex", but there is an s-load of "Mex" around here...
I am contemplating pulling the ejection handle on MD after being here my entire life. I am tired of the taxes and the direction MD is moving... this area has changed and I miss the rural-ness (for the lack of a better term).
This is not a bad place, I am just a tad-bit jaded right now with the area and a few other things. I think it might be time for a life change - but maybe not, only time will tell.
I am looking at Southern Indiana, but the stars have to align for this to be reality anytime soon. I have to sell a house first and we (family) need to come to a consensus.
hookem' ...
"Sweet Tea" as served where I now live is ALWAYS over
ice, strong (but not too strong), has 1/4 of a lemon bobbing
around in it and enough sugar in it to peg your glucose meter!
Good stuff! You will get one of the "are you crazy" looks if
you want HOT tea! they'll just bring you some hot water and
a tea bag! You're on your own from there! People are nice,
but they love their customs! (BTW...You will INSTANTLY stand
out in a restaurant if you ask "what are grits?")
Sweet Tea is it's own food group down here. When you say tea the only question is with or without lemon. The food will be a change that might take longer than anything, you know down South if you can fry it, we can eat it!!!
I don't eaver realize something isn't "normal" until I metion it to my friend in PA and he is like what in the world is that...? He got scared at first when everything here was fried or spicy!!
Ha! You might miss the "Tex", but there is an s-load of "Mex" around here...
I am contemplating pulling the ejection handle on MD after being here my entire life. I am tired of the taxes and the direction MD is moving... this area has changed and I miss the rural-ness (for the lack of a better term).
This is not a bad place, I am just a tad-bit jaded right now with the area and a few other things. I think it might be time for a life change - but maybe not, only time will tell.
I am looking at Southern Indiana, but the stars have to align for this to be reality anytime soon. I have to sell a house first and we (family) need to come to a consensus.
I think that is why everything is right for me now. All my brothers are in different places in Texas or about (one probably about to move back to Australia), there is no one here to really hold me down. It just seems like the perfect time!
backagain39
New Member
I have found that one way of checking out an area is checking out the local schools. You can do this online at greatschools.net It gives all the information on teachers, students, test scores and how the school rates within the state. Best of Luck to you whatever you decide to do.
edinsomd
New Member
Now, GET OFF MY LAWN, ya little whippersnapper!
Actually, woogie is mostly correct. 2nd Amendment rights are curtailed. You CAN defend yourself in your own home, but a carry license is out of the question unless you can "prove" a threat exists against your person, you carry large sums of cash, or are politically connected. The crime rate reflects this, as criminals (gosh, are you sitting down?) ignore the laws. Doubt this? Compare MD crime stats with those of adjacent states with "Shall Issue" laws. The difference is marked.
Ed
That is a great ideal, and does tell a lot about the area, in some ways... I don't have kids and not really looking for a great school district. There are places with nice teachers and well rounded kids, but me personally, I don't want to live there!