In honor of one of our most prolific and informative members who will soon be moving to Tennessee, we are compiling a list of things for him to learn about moving to the south.
Previous suggestions including language lessons were posted on this thread: http://ridersofvision.net/forum/index.php?topic=4524.0
Since that thread was dedicated to the Warrior gathering in the gap, I decided to start a more on topic thread for Lucky. ;D
David
Quote from: DaveTN on June 13, 2006, 05:53:40 PM
Another irritating thing. People 'round here signal for the car IN FRONT of them that is turning.
oooo.. forgot about that gem... that can getcha in a heap of trouble thinking the car in front of you is turning (right) .... thinking to yourself... Ok, I'll edge over to the left....and then it doesn't turn >:( (guess no one here would do that anyway right? anticipating what the vehicle in front of them is going to do ???)
Here's something else quirky they do/did in Raleigh.......
Go to a 7-11 and buy a single beer....
>"
do you want a bag?" (a special little brown paper bag that fits a beer perfectly)
>"
um, why would I want that little bag?"
>"
well, ya know, so no one knows when you're drivin down the road, that you're drinkin a beer!!!"
>"
oh, yeah, that sounds like a GOOD IDEA, no one would suspect me of drinking a beer with a paperbag in my face!"Wake Co., NC had just gotten "liquor by the drink" when I moved down in the early eighties. Before that, you'd take your big ole bottle of "Jack" to a club and pay for a setup....
Now, how many people do you think ended up going home with a half jug of Jack?
On the positive side.... Raleigh had "Don Murray's Barbecue Lodge"
Best pork barbecue and slaw ever! Still miss the sweet tea too!
oh yeah, and the Brunswick Stew was wicked...
Lucky, what ever they say.... don't eat the okra, they are
not little kosher dills :D
I actually already like fried okra, just gotta watch that fried stuff since my carbs..uh, heart got a little clogged. I prefer the half sours ;)
Be wary of speaking about General Sherman (civil war), especially if they know where you moved from, and don't ever mention him in any of the areas that look like they missed the last hundred years or so.
If someone hands or gives you "a funny lookin squash" don't eat it. Its likely a baby gourd which if eatten will give you a new deffinition of sour and likely make you sick. This was one of our classic jokes for new comers.
If you ever find yourself in a little valley known to the locals as warwoman. RUN!!! RUN VERY FAST!!! The people that live there like to shoot first and ask who it was later.
This may be common knowledge but don't drink to much of the shine till yer use to it. It can really sneak up on you.
Most important thing I can teach you about living in the South is that you can't buy Yuengling Beer in Georgia, but you can get a 24oz can of Miller High Life for .99 cents at the Quik Trip/
Thanks Bluegill, i'll keep it in mind, I'm really a revolutionary war buff (wait'll they get a load of my Brown Bess Musket, lol) So they know who Lafeyette is in Atlanta...
I'm not a big drinker Munky, but i like Corona, & i hear that's not a problem. i'll run the moonshine in my V to keep the carbs clean ;D
Quote from: Lucky on June 14, 2006, 08:09:56 AM
Thanks Bluegill, i'll keep it in mind, I'm really a revolutionary war buff (wait'll they get a load of my Brown Bess Musket, lol) So they know who Lafeyette is in Atlanta...
I'm not a big drinker Munky, but i like Corona, & i hear that's not a problem. i'll run the moonshine in my V to keep the carbs clean ;D
run some of it up here and I'll pay ya ;D
in reference to the driving techniques from the last thread.
The stopped on the on-ramp, going slow and various other things mentioned never occurred I my home area. We had various sayings for those that drove like that, they went something like @#$^%%*&#%$#&^&(^^$^$#@^%$*^&*(%^$#@$#* tourists!!!!!!! The waving on at the stop sign was a mixture of shouthern courtesy and idea that if no else is waiting to pull out then no one can pull out and hit you.
Take note where I gew up has a lot of dirt track racing. After thinking a little the areas that are heavily into racing tend to have almost opposite driving quirks than the other areas of the south.
The south is very diverse in how people drive but generally consistant to various areas. What you really want to look for more than someone is stopped or stopping on the on-ramp is the other person behind you that plans on being at 20 over when they get on highway.
Another thing to remember, southerners don't just talk slow. They think slow and react slow.
Don't forget about how you get your mail. I think it's a requirement to drive on the wrong side of the road so you can have your mailbox right at your driver's side car window. Get your mail, back up on the wrong side of the road and then make a sharp right turn across the entire road to get into your driveway.
And remember, just because the farm tracor coming at you is in the center of the road, doesn't mean you can still get by on the shoulder (if there is one). The equipment the tractor is towing blocks the entire road from mailbox to mailbox.
As long as your on the bigger tractor and/or your equipment has more sharp edges, they move.
Word of the day:
RAT CHEER
It is not over there....
It is rat cheer
Damn I miss N.C.
:) Remember also Lucky....That they are heavy into Nascar....so if you offend some-one and race away on your "V".....remember to keep turning RIGHT....will always screw them up..... ;D ;D ;D :D :D ;)
Quote from: Superfly on June 16, 2006, 03:49:28 PM
Damn I miss N.C.
Just when I thought the flashbacks were gone... here comes another one....
CHIGGERSDaveTN.. are there chiggers in Tennessee ?? damn chiggers >:( >:( >:(
Yep,
Chiggers are everywhere, not just Tennessee. Step-daughter had a recent experience with them while at camp last week...an experience she is likely to never forget. ;D
David
Quote from: Night Vision on June 16, 2006, 08:08:53 PM
Quote from: Superfly on June 16, 2006, 03:49:28 PM
Damn I miss N.C.
Just when I thought the flashbacks were gone... here comes another one....
CHIGGERS
DaveTN.. are there chiggers in Tennessee ?? damn chiggers >:( >:( >:(
As soon as you cross the line in to NC you have to use the term "redbugs". They're chiggers in TN and redbugs in NC.
Fireworks and booze will be one of your new favorite activities. You will have Dollywood bumper stickers on all your vehicles. You will have to choose your favorite NASCAR driver and have a decal on your back window. You will tour the Jack Daniels distillery at least 3-5 times (because of visiting relatives). You will visit the atomic museum at Oakridge at least 3 times (because of visiting relatives). You will obtain a big orange T decal to go with your dollywood bumper stickers and NASCAR decal. You will suddenly have a great interest in obtaining new fishing poles and tackle (ebay) to catch a huge large mouth bass. You may even be shopping soon for a good used bass boat. You will learn to go through Knoxville on I-75 and not take 275. It's not a short cut for time or distance. Every day on the road will be like a NASCAR race. You will be HOTD hung-out-to-dry when trying to position for your exit. If you don't know what this means....you will. Just be sure to get in the lane you need to be in for your exit ramp at least 2 miles prior to reaching it. There will always be road work going on in and around Knoxville on I-75. Even your great great grand children will be seeing it.
Oh, and enjoy the snow there too.
You should have moved to Raleigh. We had NO snow this year and in Johnston County (next to Wake) we still have BYOB in restaurants and some clubs. We do like to use paper bags when we drive so that no one knows what we're drinking. ;D
Mutt
OK Mutt,
Why is it that you know more about Knoxville than me?
Construction is a tribute to The UT Vols (thats out football team, Lucky). Thats why all the construction barrels you see around town are orange and white. I thought NASCAR was bigger in NC.
Your description about the driving around here is pretty accurate.
;D ;D
David
I lived in South Florida for 10 years, so the traffics no problem (& RI drivers were voted the worst in the nation this year, so i'll be fine)
no Dollywood or orange T stickers on my car, the Red Sox stickers stay (we are still celebrating the world series win) i'll just have to deal with it...
I'm probably the only person left still rooting for Wild Bill from Dawsonville, I have a 1/10 RC car with his '88 Melling oil T-bird body on it...
not much of a drinker, & dock fishing is more my style, & i'll tour those places with Dave, on my bike :D
Quote from: Lucky on June 16, 2006, 11:13:02 PM
I'm probably the only person left still rooting for Wild Bill from Dawsonville, I have a 1/10 RC car with his '88 Melling oil T-bird body on it...
Ah yes, Awesome Bill from Dawsonville. Also my favorite all-time NASCAR driver. Loved the ad he used to do with his Shelby Mustang.
H
2O
Lol, i can't believe i said "wild" instead of awesome...
Quote from: DaveTN on June 16, 2006, 10:57:28 PM
OK Mutt,
Why is it that you know more about Knoxville than me?
Construction is a tribute to The UT Vols (thats out football team, Lucky). Thats why all the construction barrels you see around town are orange and white. I thought NASCAR was bigger in NC.
Your description about the driving around here is pretty accurate.
;D ;D
David
Don't forget, I'm from Tennesee. I'm actually the perfect translator. Born in TN, grew up in GA and NC. Edumakated in NY,NY. Lived in MI, CA, FL, VA, SC, NJ and practically AK. :)
Mutt
Quote from: Mutt on June 17, 2006, 06:38:04 AM
Quote from: DaveTN on June 16, 2006, 10:57:28 PM
OK Mutt,
Why is it that you know more about Knoxville than me?
Construction is a tribute to The UT Vols (thats out football team, Lucky). Thats why all the construction barrels you see around town are orange and white. I thought NASCAR was bigger in NC.
Your description about the driving around here is pretty accurate.
;D ;D
David
Don't forget, I'm from Tennesee. I'm actually the perfect translator. Born in TN, grew up in GA and NC. Edumakated in NY,NY. Lived in MI, CA, FL, VA, SC, NJ and practically AK. :)
Mutt
Ahhhh, so thats where the nic "mutt" comes from. ;D ;D
David
I love you sig line mutt:
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I flipped the burgers for you Dave!
;D
David
Quote from: Mutt on June 16, 2006, 10:15:42 PM
You will tour the Jack Daniels distillery at least 3-5 times (because of visiting relatives).
Mutt
been there, smells so goooooood
Lucky,
Guess what I saw today on the way home from dropping my son off.....
A truck pulling a trailer with a (of course...) harley in it (where all harleys belong ;D ) and a big sign on the back of the trailer that said "Moving to Nashville!!". The guys plates were from Rhode Island. ....Someone else with good sense....just the wrong city.
David
Unfortunatly, i've heard a lot of ppl from around here are moving to Tn & the Carolinas.. hopefully not the f*ck%n New Yorkers though...(with apologies to the NYr's on the Forum)
I love it down there, spent time near murphreesboro on breaks from school with a buddy who's dad runs a dealor down there....
if I could get a job in the area I would live there already
I remember chiggers! When I was at Basic Training in South Carolina we were out bivwacking one week and man did I come back with a ton of em! The only thing that I remember using to get rid of them was putting clear nail polish over them and then when they surfaced picking them off. I still have a few marks on my hands from that. LOL! Ahh memories! :P
-Heather
I had no patience for the nail polish and preferred the scratch till it bleeds method >:(
We had someone in the ER a few years ago that tried gasoline.... Dumba$$ was smoking while he did it!! :o ??? :o We did our best to stabilize him so he could be flown to Vanderbilt Burn Center in Nashville. See, smoking CAN kill you....if done while (probably drunk) pouring gasoline on your arms and legs while trying to eradicate your body of chiggers.
Well, he got rid of the chiggers...most of them.
Remember kids: DO NOT try this at home or anywhere else for that matter.
David
I thought cigarrettes wouldn't ignite gasoline??
they'll ignite the vapors in a heartbeat!
Lucky is exactly right.
You can even ignite the vapors coming out of your gas tank (car or cycle) while you are filling it and smoking.
The old "you can throw a cigarette into a bucket full of gasoline and it won't ignite" thing is an urban legend. It will ignite..Vapors first then the gas.
When I was a kid (lucky you may have heard about this) our pond was being dredged. The workers left a utility trailer in our cul-de-sac in front of our house. There was an open container of gasoline (we found out later) on the trailer and on July 4th we decided to have a bottle rocket fight. One of the bottle rockets either went in the container or exploded somewhere close to the mouth of it and the whole freakin thing went up in flames. Scared the bejeepers out of the whole damn neighborhood. Of course the police and fire department were not too happy about it. Neither were my parents or the contractor or...
Man did I go way off topic.
David
damn, good thing I never tried that out
I like my eyebrows and hairline where they are!
LOL, I was in Boston yesterday (and the day before) for my Brother's wedding. After every toast for my Brother and his new Wife, someone would yell, "and how about those Sox", Then a round of cheers. This happened after every toast. I drove there, in the cage, 13 hours each way. At one point, saw a sign that said "Boston Left Exit"/"Rhode Island Right Exit" - I almost went to visit Lucky.
hahahahahhahahahaha
Quote from: MotorPlow on June 19, 2006, 09:29:24 PM
LOL, I was in Boston yesterday (and the day before) for my Brother's wedding. After every toast for my Brother and his new Wife, someone would yell, "and how about those Sox", Then a round of cheers. This happened after every toast. I drove there, in the cage, 13 hours each way. At one point, saw a sign that said "Boston Left Exit"/"Rhode Island Right Exit" - I almost went to visit Lucky.
C'mon back over this fall...I'll REALLY cook the burgers this time. I'm sure Lucky will come too.
David
You should have called! I did nothing Sunday except cook some ribs on the grill...
Nah, I'll wait another couple of weekends so I can man the grill while you, the boys and the girls unload the truck.
It'll be worth the wait. ;D
David
PS were they quaHOG ribs? he he
Quote from: Lucky on June 19, 2006, 11:12:53 PM
You should have called! I did nothing Sunday except cook some ribs on the grill...
Damn! Would have been a straight shot down I95 too. I did think about it! 1600 Miles in 3 days in the minivan. I felt like wax paper when I got home.
Chris, Penny just called you an idiot, Rofl!!
giggity
Quote from: DaveTN on June 19, 2006, 11:24:49 PM
Nah, I'll wait another couple of weekends so I can man the grill while you, the boys and the girls unload the truck.
It'll be worth the wait. ;D
David
PS were they quaHOG ribs? he he
oops....thought you were talking to me... ;D
David