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April 05, 2014

Weekend Travel Thread: The Nicest People [Y-not]
— Open Blogger

Greetings, morons and moronettes! Welcome to your Weekend Travel Thread, brought to you by 2000 Miles:

I was away last weekend visiting a sick parent. Not a very fun form of travel (nor economical). I think the five day trip ran over four grand. (Mr Y-not is hiding both the bills and all sharp objects from me -- there goes our 30th wedding anniversary vacation!)

Anyway, it was a trip packed with plenty of time (too much time) to sit and ruminate, especially about people... ...by which, of course, I mean the Evil Rat Bastards who comprise the minority of the U.S. population but manage to occupy an overly large presence in our psyche by virtue of their commitment to being unpleasant.

That said, I gotta tell you that I found myself really enjoying (well, as much as possible given the circumstances) being back in my hometown. Almost every single person with whom I interacted was not just polite, but actually nice. Now you might expect that of service industry folks, but I even found a good number of regular people I passed by on foot smiling or nodding or even saying hello.

(I don't have an explanation. It's not a small town, nor is it a particularly homogeneous one in terms of appearances, accents, or much of anything -- so it's not like I seemed like I "belonged" any more than any other person might. And the weather was cold and dreary. But whatever the reason, it was certainly a relief to be dealing with nice people instead of jerk wads last week.)

So it got me thinking about where I've traveled that have a disproportionate number of "nice" people -- and the reverse, of course.

There are tons of listicles about this topic. Here's one that was published last year by Conde Nast.

More than 46,000 readers gave their opinions last year on everything from favorite airlines to best hotels and friendliest and unfriendliest cities. It's the latter category that might cause the most surprises, with U.S. cities dominating the "unfriendly" list.
Newark, New Jersey, is the unfriendliest city in the world according to the survey.
"Newark is best known for being the site of an airport near New York, and for many of our readers, that's the only reason to stop there," says Conde Nast Traveler.
In total, five U.S. cities were voted into the top 10 unfriendly cities list and eight made the top 20.

One U.S. city broke the top five in Conde Nast's list of friendliest cities: Charleston, South Carolina. Clearly I need to add it to my bucket list. Follow the link to see the top and "bottom" lists.

The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina

I can't say I was too impressed by Conde Nast's rankings, however, as the "unfriendly" cities are also, for the large part, simply dangerous and/or depressed cities. I mean, Newark? Come on! I'm really more interested in which cities (or countries) that are typically thought of as travel destinations are home to a lot of friendly (or unfriendly) people. Which tourist destinations have an undeserved reputation for friendliest? Which deserve that reputation?

In my own travels I've found that there's something Mr Y-not and I call The Mahalo Effect. You know how everyone says how laid-back and nice Hawaiians are? They refer to the "mahalo" lifestyle. Well, in my experience after several trips there, I'd say that's undeserved. If you are lucky, you get professional service from the folks in the travel industry, but random interactions with non-tourists are generally meh (or worse). I've found it's a pretty common phenomenon in areas with seasonal tourism, especially beach towns. In any event, we've concluded that the actual translation for "mahalo" is F-U.

I will add, that the exception to The Mahalo Effect appears to be in the Waimea area of the Big Island which seems more like a real place with real people who don't treat you as a walking wallet to be picked.

Go here.

BTW, if you just want to focus on the U.S. cities that are ranked friendlies and least friendly, follow this link. (It's just a summary from that same Conde Nast survey.) I'd say one of the friendliest large cities that I've spent time in is Houston. The men, in particular, are very polite. My least favorite U.S. cities in terms of friendliness are probably Boston and New Orleans. YMMV. (In terms of destinations outside the U.S., the friendliest was Vancouver, B.C., and the least friendly was Paris.)

Another way to identify "friendly" places, might be to look at which places are considered to be ideal for solo travelers. Back in the day I did a lot of traveling on my own and it did make a huge difference to the enjoyment of my trip if the locals were friendly, helpful, nice, etc. Courtesy of a site called Thought Catalog, here's a list of the best places to travel alone. Here's a bit about the criteria used:

the ideal places for solo travel will have to either:
Have really friendly people so you can make friends easily and get to know a place through local knowledge;
Be away from crowds but yet safe enough for you to relax without worrying too much.

Follow the link to see the top ten. What do you think of it? I have not been to any of the places on the list, although I did find the parts of Portugal that I visited to be pretty friendly. No problems navigating there despite not speaking the language and some effort by the locals to engage with us as people, not just tourists.

Aveiro, Portugal was ranked number three in top destinations for solo travelers.

Finally, in the interest of completeness, I think I should provide this link to six places where women should not travel alone, courtesy of a site called Hello Beautiful. There are no surprises on this list.

So where have you visited (or lived) in which you've found the people especially nice?

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1 Putting this up today instead of tomorrow just in case I succumb to this cold!

Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 01:21 PM (zDsvJ)

2 Putting this up today instead of tomorrow just in case I succumb to this cold!

Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 01:21 PM (zDsvJ)

3 Putting this up today instead of tomorrow just in case I succumb to this cold!

Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 01:21 PM (zDsvJ)

4 Putting this up today instead of tomorrow just in case I succumb to this cold!

Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 01:21 PM (zDsvJ)

5 I just got home from Cloudland Canyon State Park in NW GA. All kinds of awesomeness.

Posted by: Adam at April 05, 2014 01:24 PM (Aif/5)

6 Any friendly cities in VA, MD, Or DE on the Eastern Shore rouyte on the way back from Norfolk to NJ.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 05, 2014 01:27 PM (op9Rd)

7 Is Weekend AoSHQ all Y-not all the time? Not complaining, mind you...just noting for the record.

Posted by: Juan de Hattatime at April 05, 2014 01:27 PM (p7LQY)

8 I haven't actually traveled all that much, but I agree that Parisians are not friendly at at all. We had a great experience in Edinburgh, though, don't know if that's the norm. I'm still half in love with this guy named Paul who bought us a drink in the hotel bar and gave us touristy tips. He was super hot, too bad it was my first anniversary trip!

Posted by: Gem at April 05, 2014 01:30 PM (zw+pb)

9 I have a shorter list of places women should not visit alone:

1. nations with an Islamic majority
2. sub-saharan Africa
3. nations experiencing civil strife
4.nations with exceptionally high crime rates

Sure, there's a few exceptions, but generally I think this is an easier list to remember....

Posted by: shibumi who is exceptionally cynical today at April 05, 2014 01:30 PM (25HWz)

10 ah, jeez, Y-not, all you've been through lately and you got sick, too? poor baby . . .

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 01:31 PM (8lmkt)

11 I've been to Boston at least 8 or 9 times and it always had a negative, overly serious vibe. Always had fun though. Is the Mid East still there?

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 05, 2014 01:32 PM (V4CBV)

12 a better song: The Who I Can See For Miles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ppU_XBruB4

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 05, 2014 01:33 PM (nfBpn)

13 Winter time in November, off-tourist season, Vieste Italy tres bella. It is a small Italian town nestled on the Adriatic with friendly people. Naples is just a drive over the boot and mountains from there. Rome is seven hours away by bus. Can take a ferry to see Croatia and Bosnia. Food is decent and if there is a small mob can order 'family plan' to feed the masses the salad, the pasta, the ante-pasta, and if you have room dessert. Plus its simply beautiful to watch in the evening as the people of the town do a promenade.

For the religious, Vatican is about seven hours away by bus. Never tried Italian trains. Within easy driving distance from Vieste is Monte San Angelo and where Padre Pio was. Due to Italian drivers, by the time you reach either you will feel a need to confess sins and give thanks for living.

If you like bargains, once a month on Saturday the town square is filled with vendors selling everything from movies to luggage to crystal to leather jackets.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at April 05, 2014 01:33 PM (I6YUj)

14 aloha Y-not. I have not traveled enough to rank places. I went to the Maldive Islands for work 16 years ago and it was very friendly at the time and was a big European winter beach destination but I think I read something about the fundamentalist Muslims gaining power so I wouldn't go there for fun now.

Posted by: PaleRider at April 05, 2014 01:33 PM (ql12X)

15 Even before I moved here I used to visit Chicago a lot. Always found the people to be exceptionally friendly.

Posted by: Cathy at April 05, 2014 01:34 PM (pk/NG)

16 living in el lay, i find it hilarious how many people from all over the world think this is a good place to have a vacation. suckahs.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 01:37 PM (8lmkt)

17 What's it to ya?

Posted by: friendly Bostonian in front of The Middle East at April 05, 2014 01:38 PM (Ua6T/)

18 Charleston-Had friends that used to live they rave about it to this day. Hawaii-Heard the same from relatives who visited. People aren't very nice, everything costs twice or three times what it does on the mainland, and, lots of Asian tourists whose ideas on politeness and courtesy are different from everyone else's. Portugal-Had an old GF that went there one time. Cheap. People were nice she said. Not absolutely touristed all up so you could get around and do things without much trouble.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 01:38 PM (7clvp)

19 Maybe Chris Christie could hand out free doughnuts in Newark!

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 01:38 PM (oFCZn)

20 Yeah. Chicago was very friendly when I lived there in the 90s. Didn't seem as friendly in visits more recently.

Posted by: Y-not at April 05, 2014 01:40 PM (zDsvJ)

21 4 Is Weekend AoSHQ all Y-not all the time? Not complaining, mind you...just noting for the record. Posted by: Juan de Hattatime at April 05, 2014 05:27 PM (p7LQY) This is her punishment for lying around on her deathbed.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 01:40 PM (oFCZn)

22 I will haunt you all if I die from this!

Posted by: Y-not at April 05, 2014 01:41 PM (zDsvJ)

23 Chrissie Hynde is a rabid lefty, but back in the day I would have hit that like a jackhammer on meth.

Posted by: rickl at April 05, 2014 01:42 PM (sdi6R)

24 Czech Republic. People were incredibly friendly. So many years under Soviet control that they were ecstatic to be free. Spent most of my time in Prague. Loved it.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at April 05, 2014 01:43 PM (Qp3K5)

25 I've never been to Paris, but my sister has. She said some broad came up and smacked her for no reason. Not friendly.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 01:44 PM (puNd6)

26 I like to travel wherever commies gather. Uh, oh...is that too political?

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at April 05, 2014 01:45 PM (Dwehj)

27 I would love to have one of those houses down on the battery but not only are the prices measured in the millions, but the deed covenants are out of this world.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 05, 2014 01:46 PM (T2V/1)

28 In my limited experience: NYC manners in the 80s were horrible, now they're ok. Paris in the 80s kind of sucked too, but when I went back two years ago, no one was rude, and a few folks were very friendly. Even in my own friendly Texas, I ran into more assholes in the 70s than I do now, at least in regards to folks in government jobs. Either people are nicer now, or people are more polite to old married bags than they are to young women. Or, I'm just full of shit. One.

Posted by: stace at April 05, 2014 01:46 PM (9PXzx)

29 1. Hawaii is paradise. 2. Paradise is perfect. 3. I am born and raised in Hawaii. 4. Therefore, I am perfect, and you must kiss my ass.

Posted by: Locals of Hawaii at April 05, 2014 01:48 PM (nEIMV)

30 Speaking of friendly people, how about those Colorado Avalanche, eh? Young team with a fiery coach (former goalie Patrick Roy) go into St. Louis (currently the best record in the NHL) and spank the Blues 4-0 in a game that can only be described as 'feisty'. Go Avs. #why not us

Posted by: Seamus M. at April 05, 2014 01:48 PM (g4TxM)

31 I found the Dutch to be very friendly and not at all snobbish if you didn't speak their language, not like some other European people I won't name but who have the "F" as the first letter and "ch as the last letter of their group.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 05, 2014 01:48 PM (XyM/Y)

I have visited places that were friendly to me...and then later talked to other people who'd visited there, and had experienced the complete opposite.

So it's difficult to definitively declare that a place is 'friendly'....based solely on my own experience.

I tend to be nice to people first, and then they usually are nice in return.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 01:49 PM (FWbLS)

33 I have only been to one place in the US where the people were not friendly and that was in Bremerton, WA. The people sucked, the city sucked, the weather sucked, and I was never so glad to get out of a shit hole of a place.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 05, 2014 01:51 PM (T2V/1)

34 I've lived in Charleston, S.C. for 16 years and I gotta say, people are pretty darn friendly. I really notice it when I visit family in New Jersey, where people are not so friendly.

Posted by: Plouffe Mud at April 05, 2014 01:52 PM (MOzdd)

35 I traveled to Sicily with my friend who grew up there. The friendliest place I have ever been and I ate and drank my way thru the whole trip. Manga Manga

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 05, 2014 01:52 PM (op9Rd)

19 I will haunt you all if I die from this!

Posted by: Y-not at April 05, 2014 05:41 PM (zDsvJ)

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Sorry you're sick, Y-not.

With what you've been going through with your Dad, getting sick in the process is like cruel and unusual punishment.

Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 01:52 PM (FWbLS)

37 For a friendly city in Germany with the "Munich Experience" without the tourists, I recommend Regensburg in Bavaria. Great beer and fine scenery with enough to do--history and nightlife--to fill a solid week or more.

Posted by: RS at April 05, 2014 01:52 PM (YAGV/)

38 I like Mexico. A lot. I'm here now again, and there is beer and naps and chilaquiles, but above all else friendly locals. Industrious, hard-working, pleasant people.

Posted by: Gingy @GingyNorth at April 05, 2014 01:53 PM (aHI2+)

39 I've lived in Charleston, S.C. for 16 years and I gotta say, people are pretty darn friendly. I really notice it when I visit family in New Jersey, where people are not so friendly.

Posted by: Plouffe Mud at April 05, 2014 05:52 PM (MOzdd)

I found the whole State of SC friendly, of course including Charleston. Especially around Beaufort SC

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 05, 2014 01:55 PM (op9Rd)

35 I like Mexico. A lot. I'm here now again, and there is beer and naps and chilaquiles, but above all else friendly locals. Industrious, hard-working, pleasant people.

Posted by: Gingy @GingyNorth at April 05, 2014 05:53 PM (aHI2+)

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Sounds like y'all are having a great time!

Good for you.

Stay safe, have fun...and take lots of pics.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 01:58 PM (FWbLS)

41 Here's something else about those houses on the battery that most people are not aware of. Most of them are owned by corporations who use them for entertaining buisness deals and executive vacations.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 05, 2014 01:59 PM (T2V/1)

42 Alaska. Pretty much anywhere in Alaska. Folks are glad to see you, sad to see you leave.

Posted by: tcn at April 05, 2014 01:59 PM (fwcEs)

43 Friendly DE town? Most of the southern end of the state is pretty good. Wilmington in the north made the naughty list, however. Good seafood at The Big Fish in either Wilmington or Rehobeth. Reho is full of outlet stores with no sales tax.

Posted by: Typo dynamofo at April 05, 2014 02:00 PM (IVgIK)

44 " She said some broad came up and smacked her for no reason. Not friendly." She smack her back?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:00 PM (7clvp)

45 Peruvia. You don't want to know.

Posted by: Escapee at April 05, 2014 02:01 PM (nEIMV)

46 I rather enjoyed Paris....

Posted by: Adoph from Austria at April 05, 2014 02:01 PM (jucos)

47 I've never been to Paris, but my sister has. She said some broad came up and smacked her for no reason. A couture faux pas, maybe?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at April 05, 2014 02:02 PM (2aG4P)

48 She smack her back?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 06:00 PM (7clvp)

She was caught totally off guard. The broad did not hang around for possible retaliation.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 02:03 PM (puNd6)

49 "I've never been to Paris, but my sister has. She said some broad came up and smacked her for no reason. Not friendly."

My fault.

Posted by: GW Bush at April 05, 2014 02:04 PM (nEIMV)

50 The further north in MN you go, the friendlier the people are. I plan on retiring up there. You Betcha.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 02:05 PM (jucos)

51 A Norwegian friend of mine once told me he had been traveling to Texas for twenty years and had just met his first unfriendly Texan. Friendliest countries: Thailand, the Netherlands and Australia. Least friendly: Cameroon, Saudi and the F word

Posted by: Mr. Dave at April 05, 2014 02:05 PM (Jk2Qg)

52 LOL at NJ being on the list of top 5 UNfriendliest cities TWICE.

Posted by: votermom at April 05, 2014 02:06 PM (GSIDW)

53 "The further north in MN you go" I remember you mentioning something about a place north of Duluth last week.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:07 PM (7clvp)

54 In Newark "hello" is a barrage of gunfire.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 02:07 PM (oFCZn)

55 I love Paris and I have learned to ignore the French. They kindly reciprocate. Works out great.

Posted by: Mr. Dave at April 05, 2014 02:07 PM (Jk2Qg)

56 it's freezing here today. supposed to get nice next week but, fuck, i'm like a little popsicle here.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 02:09 PM (8lmkt)

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 06:07 PM (7clvp)

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The Gunflint Trail. A more pristine place I don't think you'll find.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 02:09 PM (jucos)

58 A place that surprised me a little was NYC. I expected the worst but experienced average plus from the people I ran into there. Everybody's just trying to get around and get things done and that's kind hard to do sometimes up there. Ran into the most stereotypical NY type who absolutely would talk your head off.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:10 PM (7clvp)

59 Nevergiveup If you can take the bay bridge tunnel. It's both an engineering marvel and natural wonder as it affords nice views of the bay. Be sure to stop at the rest area in the middle. It has a cool fishing pier anda good restaurant which overlooks the water. just be aware the toll is something like twenty bucks.

Posted by: Typo dynamofo at April 05, 2014 02:10 PM (IVgIK)

60 "She was caught totally off guard. The broad did not hang around for possible retaliation." Pity.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:12 PM (7clvp)

61 It's nice to be nice. Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at April 05, 2014 02:12 PM (9W+0f)

62 I hated NY in the nineties when I lived there and hate it still.

Posted by: Typo dynamofo at April 05, 2014 02:13 PM (IVgIK)

63
Chrissie Hynde is a rabid lefty, but back in the day I would have hit that like a jackhammer on meth.

Posted by: rickl at April 05, 2014 05:42 PM (sdi6R)

Rabid lefty, yes. But she's had at least one episode of reasonableness. When Rush started using My City Was Gone as his theme, her record company freaked and sent a C and D letter without informing her. When she heard about the letter, she put a stop to it and let Rush use the tune, partly because her parents were both Rush fans. She donates the royalties to PETA, and both sides are happy as a clam.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 02:13 PM (c2oll)

64 My travel plans certainly got curtailed last week. Furloughed from my 767 captain position after 14 years with my airline. I should be in Spain right now picking up coffee for my Dad but spent this week filing for unemployment. Still a little hope that a buyer is in the wings (pun intended) and could get my job back but no guarantees. If you have the chance, opportunity or wherewithal travel as much as you can. We truly live in a wonderful world and if things don't work out a large part of my life is gone. PS If you are ever in Bucharest tell the lovely lass at the Hyatt (I think) captain Al said hi. WOW.

Posted by: alf767 at April 05, 2014 02:13 PM (5UnZF)

65 Bali, the friendliest. A toss-up between Paris and LA for the unfriendliest.

Posted by: Soona at April 05, 2014 02:13 PM (ts/4p)

66 every time I have been to Paris I have seen someone get mugged or have their pocket picked on the train. That's four times. I am not going to scummy places either. The last time it was a Parisian businessman who discovered his pocket got picked, chased after the guy who took it. As the train pulled away from the station I could see him beating the shit out of the pick pocket on the platform Now, if you go to the north of France the people are very very friendly and love America and Americans. Still Germans in the countryside are very nice. Irishmen in pubs too I have always been treated very well in NYC. I have been pushed off every sidewalk in Asia. Its a bit jarring, but not personal

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 02:15 PM (zOTsN)

67 " I hated NY in the nineties when I lived there and hate it still...." Live there? Uh, no. Nice to visit? I would say so. For a Cob from the sticks whose only knowledge of the place was TV and movies it was an eye opening experience. It was absolutely everything I imagined to be and then the total opposite of what I imagined at the same time.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:17 PM (7clvp)

68 Just six places? Shouldn't that be types of places, like any country whose name ends in 'stan?'

Posted by: Epobirs at April 05, 2014 02:17 PM (bPxS6)

69 In the UK, Yorshiremen are extremely friendly. York is like the Texas of England in terms of tempriment

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 02:18 PM (zOTsN)

70 The Bay Bridge/Tunnel toll is $15 for a car during peak hours. It really is pretty cool. The most unusual spot on the east coast is the Delmarva Peninsula. It is almost like being in central MN. Bird hunting over there is some of the best in the US.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 02:19 PM (jucos)

71 " LA for the unfriendliest." Every time I visit L.A. it seems that locals want to play "guess that accent" with me. I've had 'em guess everything from Tennessee to Iowa but never Texas.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:21 PM (7clvp)

72 The stupid is very strong here, Ricardo.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 02:22 PM (8lmkt)

73
Interestingly, the Egyptians were cool when I was stationed there in '90. Friendly and interested in Americans. Had a guy in Cairo ask to sit and have tea with me simply because he wanted to practice his English. Enjoyed each other's company for a couple of hours.

Israelis are often blunt in my experience. Rude, really. But without malice, it's just that they put a premium on brutal honesty. Takes some getting used to, but afterwards it's fine, you just have to learn to return fire.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 02:25 PM (c2oll)

74 I vote Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, LA as the friendliest cities.

Posted by: Beth at April 05, 2014 02:25 PM (Epq7Y)

75 I have to say I found people surprisingly unfriendly in Seattle. They think they are nice, but they aren't. Maybe it was the way they drive. No different than Boston

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 02:26 PM (zOTsN)

76 Interestingly, the Egyptians were cool when I was stationed there in '90. Friendly and interested in Americans. Had a guy in Cairo ask to sit and have tea with me simply because he wanted to practice his English. Enjoyed each other's company for a couple of hours. Chris Rock used to have a skit he did about the kindly elderly black gentleman people knew from their workplaces. White co-workers would think they were friendly, but behind your back "he hated your cracker ass" Its like that

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 02:28 PM (zOTsN)

El Lay.... What can you say about it.... Nothing is real and everyone is on the take. It is like Orlando. A series of 4 lane roads lined by strip malls and interrupted by traffic lights at every other intersection. El Lay has nice mountains though.... and the beach.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 02:29 PM (jucos)

78 It is certainly a pretty place on this planet that SoCal. Now, Orlando. Everything looked like it had been built within the last 5 years. Sort of like the fake Rock Ridge in Blazing Saddles. Although I don't remember any guff from the locals while there.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:32 PM (7clvp)

79
I usually take a working trip or two per year to Waxahachie, where we have a shop set up. I have to remind myself that folks there are unfailingly nice and friendly and I need to respond in kind, considering that normally I'm a curmudgeonly antisocial misanthropic prick.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 02:33 PM (c2oll)

80 Chrissie Hynde is a rabid lefty, but back in the day I would have hit that like a jackhammer on meth. Posted by: rickl
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Google current pics of her.. rode hard and put away wet, as they say..

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at April 05, 2014 02:34 PM (b/lt+)

81 1. Hawaii is paradise. 2. Paradise is perfect. 3. I am born and raised in Hawaii. 4. Therefore, I am perfect, and you must kiss my ass.
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I concur!

Posted by: Lord Barack I at April 05, 2014 02:35 PM (25HWz)

82 Salt Lake City. Never had a run-in with a nice person there. Always had a decent time with the people I met in Seattle. So many hot models running around that place.

Posted by: garrett at April 05, 2014 02:35 PM (coVLP)

83 Alf767 sorry to hear about the furlough. Been there done that. Good luck in the job hunt. As to travel - been to Paris many times for both business and pleasure. The Parisians seem to require to look down their noses at someone. For a long while it was Americans, but lately it seems the Russians are the targets of their scorn. So if you parade around in a tracksuit and a gold medallion, be prepared for rudeness. Concur that nothern France is much more American-friendly. They still remember D-Day.

Posted by: Pilot141 at April 05, 2014 02:35 PM (nPwzA)

84 "I usually take a working trip or two per year to Waxahachie" As long as you remember to pronounce it "Walks-a-hatch-ee" and not "Whacks-a-hatch-ee." Do the latter and your cover is blown.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:38 PM (7clvp)

85 Ah! Parker Ranch. I am intimately familiar with that shopping center! Wife stops there for a restroom break, we buy cowboy stuff for the in-laws, and get some juice at the health-food store on the way from North of Kona up and around. The restaurant there is good - but we always wind up at Merriman's.

You should always stop at Tex Drive In for some Malasadas.

We're there every September or else.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at April 05, 2014 02:40 PM (pgQxn)

86 I don't have anything to say about traveling, but last night I stopped at the liquor store on my way home from work. The cashier was wearing a short skirt, knee-high boots with flat soles, long hair tied back in a bun, and glasses. Great googly moogly. She pushed all of my buttons. Even better, she looked about 40, and I'm in my 50s. So it's not like she was a 20-something cutie who is out of my league. I'm going to have to chug down this bottle as fast as possible so I can go back there again.

Posted by: rickl at April 05, 2014 02:40 PM (sdi6R)

87 I was in Manatowoc on business years ago. The people I met were very friendly.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 02:41 PM (puNd6)

88 People are pretty friendly here where I live here in Wisconson. Back in the 80s we spent five years on Long Island. Loved the area , hated the people. What a bunch of bitchy snobs. I was so glad to get back to the Midwest.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 02:41 PM (oMKp3)

89 Some years ago I lived a few blocks above Union Square in San Franciscio. The crowds of people on the weekends definitely tested my patience. Las Vegas is the best place for single traveler to visit. As long as you aren't an asshole, the people in the casinos are nice. Just be a happy drunk.

Posted by: flailing at April 05, 2014 02:43 PM (LUkTR)

90 Anyplace in Texas. Just don't let them see the CA plates on your car.

Posted by: navybrat at April 05, 2014 02:43 PM (JgC5a)

91 "I'm going to have to chug down this bottle as fast as possible so I can go back there again." Get back to that fuckin' lick-her store ASAP you boob. I missed a wide open come-on from a chick in the elevator yesterday at work and I'm kicking my own ass today for it. Right over my stupid head. God damn I am dumb sometimes...

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:43 PM (7clvp)

92 Orlando makes West Virginia look like a planned community. I lived there for a year and couldn't wait to get out. I used to go to El Lay 3 or 4 times a year for business and also couldn't wait to get back to MD.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 02:43 PM (jucos)

93 _____________________ The Gunflint Trail. A more pristine place I don't think you'll find. Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 06:09 PM (jucos) True.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 02:43 PM (oMKp3)

94 The only rude people I ever cam across in WI were in Madison.... where you'd expect them to be. Moonbat central.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 02:44 PM (jucos)

95 Cur, for such a pretty little town, Waxahachie seems to have a lot of industry and jobs going on. I guess you are part of that with your shop.

Posted by: stace at April 05, 2014 02:45 PM (9PXzx)

96
As long as you remember to pronounce it "Walks-a-hatch-ee" and not "Whacks-a-hatch-ee." Do the latter and your cover is blown.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 06:38 PM (7clvp)

Heh. Believe me, I got the pronunciation instruction early. But my cover is already blown, because my partners over there keep introducing me as being from SoCal.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 02:46 PM (c2oll)

97 I'd say the U.P. has some pretty friendly people, but you hardly ever see any. Pretty sparse up there which is the way I like it

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 02:46 PM (oMKp3)

73...Its like that

Posted by: thunderb

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Yeah, see...I think that's why it's hard to say definitively if a place is 'friendly' or not.

It depends on a lot of factors.

It depends on who you are, how you look, if you're friendly and have a nice attitude...and if the people you encounter have a preconceived notion about 'people like you'.

For example:

My pickup broke down one time, and I was stranded on the Interstate.

It was out in the middle of nowhere...and my cell phone was intermittent.

So I get out and try to get help from passers-by.

My hair was in a braid, with a ball cap on and sunglasses...had a baggy work shirt on over a t-shirt and jeans.

No one stopped.

So I get back in my truck and take off the ball cap, take down my hair [blonde]...and take off the baggy work shirt, revealing a snug t-shirt.

I get out and stand by my truck.

Three cars pull over in rapid succession...with very friendly guys in them, asking me if I need help.

So, like I said.

'Friendliness' can depend on the factors in play.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 02:46 PM (FWbLS)

99 "Anyplace in Texas. Just don't let them see the CA plates on your car. " When I see Cali plates I go into survival mode. I imagine that car is full of homosexual socialists who are here to take my guns and my money and force me to accept Scientology. I resist the urge to perform a PIT maneuver on the vehicle.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:46 PM (7clvp)

100 I guess you are part of that with your shop. What kind of shop?

Posted by: Grey Fox at April 05, 2014 02:47 PM (OsYZS)

101 Heh... don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but The Pretenders were just recommended to me in the last thread. I went through a whole bunch of 1980's stuff today (including Billy Squier) and ended my walk with ZZ Top's "Deguelo" - still playing. And the doggie made a girlfriend - he has a crush on a little daschound named Sugar now. Pure white. has anyone ever seen one of thos before ? It was certainly a first for me.

Posted by: shredded chi at April 05, 2014 02:48 PM (OQwEH)

102 Back in the 80s we spent five years on Long Island. Loved the area , hated the people. What a bunch of bitchy snobs. I was so glad to get back to the Midwest. Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 06:41 PM (oMKp3) I have a friend who lived and worked there for awhile. She told me people in that area were much more racist and sexist than here in Texas.

Posted by: stace at April 05, 2014 02:48 PM (9PXzx)

103 chi, never even heard of a pure white dachshund, wow.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 02:50 PM (8lmkt)

104 "because my partners over there keep introducing me as being from SoCal. " They're doin' that to bust your balls.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:50 PM (7clvp)

105
What kind of shop?

Posted by: Grey Fox at April 05, 2014 06:47 PM (OsYZS)

Obama Chia Pets. For some reason, business in kind of slow in Texas.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 02:51 PM (c2oll)

106 Tight game UConn 15 Florida 16

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 02:52 PM (oMKp3)

107 Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 06:46 PM (FWbLS)

'parently, there just weren't any gearhead lesbians where you broke down, wheatie . . . just the luck of the draw.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 02:52 PM (8lmkt)

108 lol!

Posted by: GilaGuy who lurks at April 05, 2014 02:54 PM (b96D1)

109
They're doin' that to bust your balls.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 06:50 PM (7clvp)

Heh. I know. They get a kick out of it.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 02:54 PM (c2oll)

110 I went on a post college road trip from OK to CA on Rte 66 with my bestie. Her car burned up in the desert and we got stuck in Barstow. Crappy hotel we had to stop at was full of Elvis impersonators and lesbian softball players. Surreal. Like a Nicholas Cage movie

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 02:55 PM (zOTsN)

111

104...'parently, there just weren't any gearhead lesbians where you broke down, wheatie . . . just the luck of the draw.

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Haaa, Peaches...I guess not.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 02:55 PM (FWbLS)

112 I know, Peaches. I've never been a fan of weinerdogs, but she was a pretty little thing. My little stinker thought so too

I should've taken a pic, but they live right behind me, so I guess I'll see them regularly now that the global warming is upon us.

Posted by: shredded chi at April 05, 2014 02:57 PM (OQwEH)

113 "I went on a post college road trip from OK to CA on Rte 66 with my bestie. Her car burned up in the desert and we got stuck in Barstow. Crappy hotel we had to stop at was full of Elvis impersonators and lesbian softball players. Surreal. Like a Nicholas Cage movie.." I was just going to say that that sounded like a fuckin' Cage movie from the 90's..........but you already did that.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:57 PM (7clvp)

114
People here in the North Country are quite friendly, I noticed that immediately upon moving up here from Binghamton.

They'll speak to you quickly,usually a hello. Very easy to get a conversation going.

Posted by: irongrampa at April 05, 2014 02:58 PM (SAMxH)

115 "Heh. I know. They get a kick out of it." Besides, what plant are you working with there?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 02:59 PM (7clvp)

116 My only travel in the past two years has been to visit friends. Obviously, every one was nice. But I have to say that my Canadian border crossings (in both directions) were an adventure in jackassery. You'd think that Canada doesn't want visitors and the U.S. doesn't want its citizens back! By the way, give 'Pure Michigan' a try. I've just moved back after a 40 year absence and the people are great!

Posted by: Looper at April 05, 2014 03:00 PM (7xvrP)

117 jeez, the darling couple upstairs are vacuuming with a vengeance. frankly, I prefer it when they just fuck.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:00 PM (8lmkt)

118

Posted by: shredded chi at April 05, 2014 06:57 PM (OQwEH)

Come to think of it...I don't think I've ever seen a white weinerdoggeh either, chi.

She lives right behind you?

Maybe that's why he peed on the floor the other day?

He probably smelled a female out there, and wanted out "right then!"

My dog acts different whenever there's a female in the area.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 03:02 PM (FWbLS)

119 "I've been everywhere" is a good song for this thread. If you go to YouTube there are various versions, I like the Indian and the Australian versions.

Posted by: Decaf at April 05, 2014 03:02 PM (9X3hY)

120

the darling couple upstairs are vacuuming with a vengeance.

Probably a wet vac.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 03:02 PM (puNd6)

121 jeez, the darling couple upstairs are vacuuming with a vengeance. frankly, I prefer it when they just fuck. Posted by: Peaches may be they are!

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 03:03 PM (zOTsN)

122 chi, just googled "white dachshund." good for your puppeh, gettin' himself a girlfriend!

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:03 PM (8lmkt)

123 "When I see Cali plates I go into survival mode." LOL, See what I mean? We ain't all bad. Just most of us.

Posted by: navybrat at April 05, 2014 03:05 PM (JgC5a)

124 Yo, going all OT in your asses I found a 7.62 upper for the ar-15 platform with some sweet upgrades for $500 Complete AR-15 Upper 7.62 x 39. Everybody has been asking me to build one so here it is. It comes with a Matrix Mil-Spec Upper, Stoner Mil-Spec BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, 16Â” HBar 1-10 Twist barrel, 10Â” T-Mark hand rail with end cap, YHM Gas block & tube, 5/8 Phantom Twist Flash hider. Use buy now and for a limited time you will get a upgraded Nickel Boron Bolt Carrier as seen in the picture at the bottom of the page and you get free shipping. Good luck Should I pull the trigger? Should I ask the wife?

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:05 PM (61/Y4)

125 "But I have to say that my Canadian border crossings (in both directions) were an adventure in jackassery. You'd think that Canada doesn't want visitors and the U.S. doesn't want its citizens back! " My dad entered and left Canada 10 years ago on vacay. Around Glacier National. A 65 year old man driving a Chevy pickup with Texas plates. He was searched, questioned, harangued, and, harried. In and out. The Canucks do not like a Texas plate.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 03:05 PM (7clvp)

126 My dog acts different whenever there's a female in the area. So do a lot of human males. Usually, though, the tendency is to pee on the floor less when females are around.

Posted by: Grey Fox at April 05, 2014 03:05 PM (OsYZS)

127 may be they are!

Posted by: thunderb at April 05, 2014 07:03 PM (zOTsN)

oh, no, I can definitely tell. first, it's a lot faster (they're maniacs). second, no power tools involved. and, here's the fun part, they both look like supermodels, tall and gorgeous. like, drop dead gorgeous.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:05 PM (8lmkt)

128 Buddha lives in #3 friendliest city, Savannah, GA. Frack off!

Posted by: Buddha at April 05, 2014 03:05 PM (s/sIv)

129 Should I ask the wife?

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 07:05 PM (61/Y4)

you gotta ask?

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:06 PM (8lmkt)

130 I've never been to Paris because of its reputation, I figure why pay to be insulted, I can get that anywhere for free. We were in London in 1991 with our teenage daughters and almost everyone was either rude or offhand. In the countryside it was very different, nice and helpful people.

Posted by: Decaf at April 05, 2014 03:06 PM (9X3hY)

131 UConn up by three at the half

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:06 PM (oMKp3)

132 I would buy it and then pull the trigger.

Posted by: Meremortal at April 05, 2014 03:07 PM (1Y+hH)

133 UConn up by three at the half

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 07:06 PM (oMKp3)

cool!

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:07 PM (8lmkt)

134 Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 07:07 PM (8lmkt) Just wait till the Wisconsin game starts. I will be insufferable.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:08 PM (oMKp3)

135 WOW. Coming in May. GODZILLA! I do believe this is one movie that I will see. Movies still cost $4 for admission?

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 03:09 PM (jucos)

136 You want me to root for Wisconsin, grammie winger? Happy to do so. Sadly, I cannot see the games, as I'm only pilfering basic antenna service.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:09 PM (8lmkt)

137 Good memory, wheatie! I'll have to go with a no on this one, though - my back door is about 300 feet from the back property line (basically, 3/4 of an acre of backyard alone). Would his nose be sensitive enough to catch that "Sugar" from that far? Personally, I don't think he can even smell his own farts. He certainly doesn't have the look of shame one would expect afterwards.

Posted by: shredded chi at April 05, 2014 03:10 PM (OQwEH)

138 132. From what I hear, Godzilla knocks my building over I wonder if my homeowners policy covers damage from Japanese monsters

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:12 PM (61/Y4)

139 "But I have to say that my Canadian border crossings (in both directions) were an adventure in jackassery. You'd think that Canada doesn't want visitors and the U.S. doesn't want its citizens back!" Canadians border guards do not like anybody, not that long ago we travelled with Australian visitors from Seattle to Vancouver and they got the third degree.

Posted by: Decaf at April 05, 2014 03:12 PM (9X3hY)

140
We're doing telecom equipment repair for the wireless carriers.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 05, 2014 03:12 PM (c2oll)

141 chi, dogs don't think farts are anything to be ashamed of, they just add interesting olifactory notes to the environment. worst thing a dog fart can do is surprise them, mine used to whip her head around, like, wtf was that noise, was that my butt???

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:12 PM (8lmkt)

142 "LOL, See what I mean? We ain't all bad. Just most of us." I'm just saying.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 03:12 PM (7clvp)

143 2 Adam, Cloudland Canyon in NW GA rulez.

Posted by: Buddha at April 05, 2014 03:12 PM (s/sIv)

144 Yes please Peaches. Too bad it's on TBS instead of CBS. I don't know why. It's the Final Four for Pete's sake.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:13 PM (oMKp3)

145

Philadelphians are not very friendly and when I was there (several trips in the '80's), they had the most aggressive panhandlers I have ever seen. If you said no, they'd follow you and badger you. Even in NY, I didn't have that experience. DC people are not that friendly to tourists, but I found, living there, that it is fairly easy to make friends there. There are so many single people there from someplace else that nobody has the option of continuing to hang out with high school friends. (Milwaukee is the reverse - people are friendlier to visitors, but it's tough to make friends here because so many people here have lived here their entire lives, still hang out with old school buddies, and don't feel the need to expand their social circle.)

Paris isn't friendly, but Normandy is. My sister loved the Italians. And I thought the Brits were much friendlier than their rep, although I met a few anti-American aholes there as well. Houston people are extremely friendly.

Posted by: Donna and V. (no ampersand) at April 05, 2014 03:13 PM (R3gO3)

146

134...Would his nose be sensitive enough to catch that "Sugar" from that far?

Posted by: shredded chi at April 05, 2014 07:10 PM (OQwEH)

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Yeah, probably...especially if she was in heat.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 03:13 PM (FWbLS)

147 Kinda fries my ass, that, grammie winger. I was well and truly irked when I realized it was all on TBS this weekend.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:14 PM (8lmkt)

148 Breitbart has been down all day.

Posted by: Costanza Defense at April 05, 2014 03:14 PM (ZPrif)

149 CBS is showing Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. What's up with that?

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:15 PM (oMKp3)

150

138 chi, dogs don't think farts are anything to be ashamed of, they just add interesting olifactory notes to the environment. worst thing a dog fart can do is surprise them, mine used to whip her head around, like, wtf was that noise, was that my butt??? Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 07:12 PM (8lmkt)

Heh. I also had a dog that would jump at the sound of her own farts. Dogs smell poop and each other's butts - why would they be offended or ashamed of farting?

Posted by: Donna and V. (no ampersand) at April 05, 2014 03:15 PM (R3gO3)

151

When my dog lets loose with one of his broccoli farts...he gets up and leaves the room.

I don't blame him. Those will make your eyes water.

Posted by: wheatie at April 05, 2014 03:16 PM (FWbLS)

152 "Philadelphians are not very friendly and when I was there (several trips in the '80's), they had the most aggressive panhandlers I have ever seen. If you said no, they'd follow you and badger you. " A few years ago we were on a bus tour in Vietnam where not only did the panhandlers dodge our every step but they would follow the tour bus to the next stop and continue the harassment. That's one place I never want to visit again.

Posted by: Decaf at April 05, 2014 03:20 PM (9X3hY)

153 "We're doing telecom equipment repair for the wireless carriers. " Really? I am an old telecom repair and reverse logistics guy. Who you working for? Me? Sprint and Blackberry before the current gig in the airlines.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 03:20 PM (7clvp)

154 why would they be offended or ashamed of farting?

Posted by: Donna and V. (no ampersand) at April 05, 2014 07:15 PM (R3gO3)

They're not, it's just the sound that startles 'em. They think something snuck up on 'em, but they turn around and there's no one there. Not a single one of 'em has ever figured out the noise part.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:20 PM (8lmkt)

155 My blue lacy dog is highly intelligent. Not to brag, but he's the only dog I've ever had who isn't surprised by the sound of his farts. Also, we can't fool him by fake-throwing a ball--he saw through that one the first time.

Posted by: stace at April 05, 2014 03:22 PM (9PXzx)

156 It seems to me that the NRSC story in the sideboob is post-worthy. /plucks suspenders with thumbs and nods

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 05, 2014 03:23 PM (nfBpn)

157 Posted by: stace at April 05, 2014 07:22 PM (9PXzx)

I stand corrected, stace. And, really, he doesn't fall for the fake throw either? Dang, you sure he's not an alien masquerading as a dog?

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:24 PM (8lmkt)

158

They think something snuck up on 'em, but they turn around and there's no one there. Not a single one of 'em has ever figured out the noise part.

Kinda like Joe Biden?

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 03:28 PM (puNd6)

159 There is a lone cloud in the sky outside the window right now -- shaped like a squirrel.

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 05, 2014 03:29 PM (nfBpn)

160 Time to go to Planet Fitness..

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 05, 2014 03:30 PM (nfBpn)

161 There is a lone cloud in the sky outside the window right now -- shaped like a squirrel.

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 05, 2014 07:29 PM (nfBpn)

_______________

Squirrels will be the staple for us during the burning times.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 03:30 PM (jucos)

162 Kinda like Joe Biden?

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 07:28 PM (puNd6)

no dog is that stupid

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:30 PM (8lmkt)

163 Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 07:24 PM (8lmkt) No, I think you're right about the dogs and farts thing; my dog is just really unusual. I've never before seen a dog that wasn't startled by his own toots. It must be something with his breed, a special gene they have.

Posted by: stace at April 05, 2014 03:30 PM (9PXzx)

164 Detroit unfriendly? Really? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4a-oxOndo Brother spent 5 years working in Newark and he called it that butthole of the East Coast. Also NYC was a place to visit, not live.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at April 05, 2014 03:33 PM (2nWQ3)

165

no dog is that stupid

Touch`e

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 03:33 PM (puNd6)

166 Key West. Locals are generally leftist, but in a quirky way, and I've never had them pushing politics on me, and are almost always a really good conversation.

Posted by: DC in Towson at April 05, 2014 03:34 PM (Pvcl5)

167 It's not a very frequent thing with my Tucker - but when he lets one go, I'm ashamed for him. He has obviously eaten something rotten from the backyard... I don't think he's ever made a noise, now that I think about it. And I wish I wasn't thinking about it, because that is bound to make it happen.

Posted by: shredded chi at April 05, 2014 03:35 PM (OQwEH)

168 And the upper is bought!!!! Guess I'll beg forgiveness later

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:35 PM (ogVxN)

169 Better to ask for forgiveness, than permission. Or, so it is said by someone... probably not married

Posted by: GilaGuy who lurks at April 05, 2014 03:39 PM (b96D1)

170 living in el lay, i find it hilarious how many people from all over the world think this is a good place to have a vacation. suckahs. I had some Chinese lawyers in town a few months ago and took them around. We did Getty Center, Sunset Strip, outdoor lunch at a restaurant in Santa Monica and the 3rd St. Promenade. The SM pier. It was a beautiful day and they couldn't get enough of it. It's interesting seeing somewhere you lived all your life through the eyes of people who are from a completely different culture. You know what impressed them the most? How blue the sky was. Weird.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at April 05, 2014 03:40 PM (2aG4P)

171 And the upper is bought!!!!
Guess I'll beg forgiveness later

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 07:35 PM (ogVxN)

good for you, ncj. for a minute there, I thought we might have to confiscate your mancard.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:40 PM (8lmkt)

172

GilaGuy who lurks,

Hope things are going as good as can be expected under the circumstances.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 03:48 PM (puNd6)

173 168. for a minute there, I thought we might have to confiscate your mancard. How would you get it out of T's purse (Yeah yeah, I'm kinda sorta whipped)

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:49 PM (WnvXh)

174 166. So true Hey, hope you're feeling less stressed today If you make out to Hawaiistan I'll take you shooting and drinking

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:51 PM (WnvXh)

175 My mom is here. So that is good. I saw my doctor and got my blood pressure down under control. I work this weekend, but my crew is pulling hard for me. I meet my attorney on Monday. I got a call, and there is still a chance for a new job about 3 hours away. Doing similar, but not the same stuff. I am hopeful. My mom is helping me a lot. This will get worse before it gets better, but I now beleive it will get better.

Posted by: GilaGuy who lurks at April 05, 2014 03:51 PM (b96D1)

176 Thanks to all of you!

Posted by: GilaGuy who lurks at April 05, 2014 03:52 PM (b96D1)

177 Posted by: GilaGuy who lurks at April 05, 2014 07:52 PM (b96D1) I'm glad your mom is there with you. It's great to have someone in your corner like that. I wish you all good things going forward.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:54 PM (oMKp3)

178 @85 grandma winger "I was so glad to get back to the Midwest." So was my brother.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at April 05, 2014 03:54 PM (2nWQ3)

179 Posted by: GilaGuy who lurks at April 05, 2014 07:51 PM (b96D1)

Prayers up, GilaGuy. Glad you're seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. {{{{{}}}}}

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:55 PM (8lmkt)

180 172. om is helping me a lot. This will get worse before it gets better, but I now beleive it will get better My man, you have taken the first big step to getting yourself on the path to a good future Congrats

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:56 PM (WnvXh)

181 Florida seems to be waking up and realizing they're in a basketball game.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:57 PM (oMKp3)

182 Oh, and if all else fails, become a bears fan quick cause they'll easily win the Super Bowl this coming season That's guaranteed happiness right there

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:58 PM (WnvXh)

183 That's guaranteed happiness right there

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 07:58 PM (WnvXh)

You think you can handle that much excitement so soon after the Cubs win the WS?

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 03:59 PM (8lmkt)

184 Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 07:58 PM (WnvXh) Now now, don't be lyin' to the man.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 03:59 PM (oMKp3)

185 180. It'll be rough but us Chicagoans are stout bastards

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 05, 2014 03:59 PM (WnvXh)

186 Newfoundland, far and away the nicest, friendliest people I've ever encountered. You can't understand a darn thing they're saying half the time, but once you get an ear for their accent, they are funny as hell, too.

Posted by: jakeman at April 05, 2014 04:00 PM (vH4YP)

187 I live in the Shreveport Bossier area, AKA NW Louisiana, AKA the ArkLaTex. The people here are extremely warm and friendly. In four years here, I have had the best service of my life in many different categories. My plumber's wife helped me get out of jury duty (long but true story), I had about 4-5 people at Lowes beat the computer system into submission and get me an extra discount, another person at Lowes asked 3 of her co-workers to help her find brown duct or electrical tape for my daughter for a craft, every teenager at the grocery store or McDonalds calls me Ma'am (and they get the order right almost every time), there was once a waitress who sat down to cut my son's pancakes so I could eat, etc. etc. etc. I'm really getting used to it. Not a whole lot of reasons for y'all to come visit, though. But if you want to gamble and just hang out, esp. in winter or supposed spring, come on by. Or if you want a medium sized urban area that is growing and has jobs...

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 05, 2014 04:02 PM (SUKHu)

188 My family's from Ireland, so I've been there quite a bit. Lovely people. Actually, looking at it, I've been to a lot of the friendliest places. They were delightful.

Posted by: megthered at April 05, 2014 04:04 PM (iR4Dg)

189 It may be just me, but I find that people in rural areas are friendlier than city folk. They will wave at you on the road whether they know you or not.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:08 PM (puNd6)

190 UConn up by ten with a little over 5 minutes to go.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:10 PM (oMKp3)

191 Semi-Finals on TBS..... College basketball is dead to me.. Dead.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:10 PM (fsLdt)

192 UConn going to the show would be epic. Major haha moment. Still smarting over Wichita State losing that game. Love me a cinderella team.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:11 PM (8lmkt)

193 Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 08:10 PM (fsLdt) CBS is showing a rerun of Person of Interest. It's crazy.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:12 PM (oMKp3)

194 people in rural areas are friendlier than city folk

maybe something to do with they don't get robbed and burglarized and carjacked and vandalized every waking moment of every day. sorry, we're basically under attack here in my very overpriced neighborhood the last couple of weeks. they come in through the bathroom window and ransack the places. 2 days ago they took a 125 pound safe out of someone on the next block. they are brazen and relentless and i want them to die.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:13 PM (8lmkt)

195 Jim Calhoun is the best college bball coach. Him and Petrino.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:13 PM (fsLdt)

196 My son got stranded in Shelby Montana for 2 weeks - low on cash and a car that gave up. He had that 'not from around here look.' (white kid with dredlocks). After a few days the people at the motel and a cafe learned his story and were so incredibly kind to him. The cook at the cafe would make him a huge breakfast and the waitress would package up the extra so he could have it later for lunch. Locals bought him a few beers and told him the areas history and some great spots to take his camera to get some pictures. We were thousands of miles away and worried for him. Their kindness warmed this mother's heart.

Posted by: sue at April 05, 2014 04:16 PM (nseKW)

197 You'll know it's the end times when the cubs win a world series...

Posted by: dumbartist at April 05, 2014 04:17 PM (ahBY0)

198 You'll know it's the end times when the cubs win a world series...

Posted by: dumbartist at April 05, 2014 08:17 PM (ahBY0)

hell, nobody's gonna wait THAT long!

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:18 PM (8lmkt)

199 CBS is showing a rerun of Person of Interest. It's crazy. WTF are they thinking? Make a product that is decline even less accessible to the public. I'm done with it.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:18 PM (fsLdt)

200 lol ynot!!!!, you are right about hawaii......only those interested in making money off you there are nice.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl @phxazgrl at April 05, 2014 04:18 PM (u8GsB)

201 Ooops ..... I meant Pitino not Petrino...

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:19 PM (fsLdt)

202 eleven, why are you so pissy? PoI is a great show and college basketball is fun and, srsly, what is your misery?

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:19 PM (8lmkt)

203 Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 08:18 PM (fsLdt) I just read about it in some articles on the web. Apparently they had to cut a deal with Turner broadcasting or ESPN was going to gobble up the whole shebang or something. CBS gets the big game on Monday.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:20 PM (oMKp3)

204 **in decline** This keyboard sucks...

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:20 PM (fsLdt)

205

Peaches,

You make a good point. We have an occasional robbery/break in and vandalism out here in the sticks. Not often. I've had 2 expensive mail boxes destroyed in the past. Got pissed and put up an old beat up piece of crap and haven't had a problem since.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:20 PM (puNd6)

206 UConn by 12 with under two minutes to go.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:21 PM (oMKp3)

207 122 "My dad entered and left Canada 10 years ago on vacay. Around Glacier National. A 65 year old man driving a Chevy pickup with Texas plates. He was searched, questioned, harangued, and, harried. In and out. The Canucks do not like a Texas plate. " Makes sense. I had a TX license (and PA rental plates.)

Posted by: Looper at April 05, 2014 04:22 PM (7xvrP)

208 Ronster, I am srsly considering working from home until this fucktard tries again and put a hollowpoint through his useless head and do the community a service. There have been at least 7 of these on my street in the last 2 weeks. One my next door neighbor. Only reason he didn't hit me was because I answered the door when he rang my bell. I would so cheerfully splatter his useless brain matter in my bathtub. Easy cleanup, too.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:22 PM (8lmkt)

209 Peaches, I feel for ya. Be safe and get out of that hell hole.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:26 PM (puNd6)

210 eleven, why are you so pissy? PoI is a great show and college basketball is fun and, srsly, what is your misery? Cause I wanted to watch the game and I can't. Because it should be on regular TV not cable. Because they're making a devalued product even more scarce for reasons that piss me off.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:26 PM (fsLdt)

211 You can watch the games online I believe.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 04:26 PM (oFCZn)

212 208 You can watch the games online I believe. You can also download the march madness app and watch on that.

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:27 PM (oMKp3)

213 Florida really screwed the pooch tonight.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 04:28 PM (oFCZn)

214 Because it should be on regular TV not cable.

I agree, eleven. I can't watch it either.

Whoa, UConn!!!!!!

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:28 PM (8lmkt)

215 Huskies beat Florida 63 - 53 Final score

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:28 PM (oMKp3)

216 UCONN was the better team tonight.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 04:28 PM (jucos)

217 Heh heh--I grew up a town over from Bremerton, ahem, excuse me, Bummertown--and it indeed is a craphole. Been away from Pugetopolis nigh on fifteen years now and every time I go back I dislike the people even more. Either snooty, pretentious and fanatically leftist (Seattle) or pasty-white 300-lb trailer trash (parts surrounding). However, here in Texas pretty much everyone is friendly, chatty and helpful. In fact I remember the one time I made a casual remark to a clerk in a store and he ignored it. Just that one time. I love the way men are still polite to women here. Even the most saggy-assed, tattoo'd up dude or redneck with holes in his shirt will hasten his step to hold the door for a lady. I love it.

Posted by: Republic of Texas 2: Electric Boogaloo at April 05, 2014 04:29 PM (Gk2GE)

218 Here I was thinking UConn wasn't that good.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 04:29 PM (oFCZn)

219 Hey, Truck! How's your bad self this fine chilly weekend?

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:29 PM (8lmkt)

220 Okay up next is Wisconsin. NOBODY TALK !!!!!!!!!'

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:29 PM (oMKp3)

221 Dick Morris says McConnell is in trouble. Guess you know what that means.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:30 PM (puNd6)

222 Okay up next is Wisconsin. NOBODY TALK !!!!!!!!!' Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 08:29 PM (oMKp3) Heh. You gotta be proud.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 04:30 PM (oFCZn)

223 If you get to the end of the Pretenders video, you get served some others to watch. One is Chrissie Hynde and Pretenders doing "The Needle and the Damage Done" at the RnR Hall of Fame in 1995. Pretty good.

Posted by: scottst at April 05, 2014 04:30 PM (Fp9Vt)

224 Posted by: Republic of Texas 2: Electric Boogaloo at April 05, 2014 08:29 PM (Gk2GE)

save me a seat, eh? couple years, tops, and I'll be there. is there a particular part of Texas you recommend? all I know for sure is, NOT AUSTIN!

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:31 PM (8lmkt)

225 I have less disposable income than most I guess. Glad yall can enjoy. I'm partaking in some free wifi out by the pool. Never mind me ..... just venting.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:31 PM (fsLdt)

226 Would you guys like me to put up a hoops thread? (I was off talking with my sister on the phone, but I'm back now.)

Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 04:31 PM (zDsvJ)

227 218 Dick Morris says McConnell is in trouble. Guess you know what that means. Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 08:30 PM (puNd6) When it all started all I heard was turkey neck was a shoo in. Recently I've heard he's in deep trouble from several different places. I don't really know what to believe at this point.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 04:32 PM (oFCZn)

228 Just saw Gutfeld on C-Span. When asked to name authors and websites/sources for young people to read he mentioned Ace of Spades. Spoke highly of it. Yay.

Posted by: LGoPs at April 05, 2014 04:32 PM (zhOrw)

229 Would you guys like me to put up a hoops thread?

Yes, please! Not for myself, but from grammie winger, who we love unreservedly and is about to lose her mind for 2 hours. I want to be there for her.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:32 PM (8lmkt)

230 223 Would you guys like me to put up a hoops thread? (I was off talking with my sister on the phone, but I'm back now.) Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 08:31 PM (zDsvJ) Grammie probably would.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at April 05, 2014 04:33 PM (oFCZn)

231 I agree, eleven. I can't watch it either. Whoa, UConn!!!!!! I'm a Cuse fan....but Calhoun is the master.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:33 PM (fsLdt)

232 It was C-Span2 Book TV. Gutfeld was talking about hs new book.

Posted by: LGoPs at April 05, 2014 04:33 PM (zhOrw)

233 Hey Peaches! I am fine tonight. Waiting on WI game to start. Still loving El Lay I see....

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 04:34 PM (jucos)

234 Oh yes Y Not !!!!

Posted by: grammie winger at April 05, 2014 04:34 PM (oMKp3)

235 NOOD

Posted by: Y-not from her sick bed at April 05, 2014 04:36 PM (zDsvJ)

236 > 186 It may be just me, but I find that people in rural areas are friendlier than city folk. They will wave at you on the road whether they know you or not. Yah. This, in the big square states, with the corn and soybean fields. The one finger wiggle off the steering wheel, from guys in oncoming pickups, on 2 lane highways at 65 mph. Total guy strangers do it, but the single chicks absolutely don't.

Posted by: sodak at April 05, 2014 04:37 PM (SsmLD)

237 " I mean the Evil Rat Bastards who comprise the minority of the U.S. population but manage to occupy an overly large presence in our psyche by virtue of their commitment to being unpleasant. " -------------------------- Yeah. Every day, I am astonished by the extent to which assholes intrude on my life. Simply taking care of my own business, inconveniencing no one, affecting no one, making demands on no one, and yet being constantly put upon, or inconvenienced or hassled by the non-stop activities of the Left. It may manifest itself in the form of taxes, local 'regulation', or national-scale crap like the Mozilla affair. These people are devoted to controlling others, and they devote themselves zealously to their cause without a wit of self awareness or genuine morality. In a word, they are smug, low level psychopaths.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at April 05, 2014 04:37 PM (aDwsi)

238 @194 dumbartist You do know that the Ottoman Empire was still existing the last time the Cubs won the World Series?

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at April 05, 2014 04:38 PM (2nWQ3)

239 I'll root for Wisconsin for you grammie winger even though I can't watch the damn thing. Plus I just can't stand Kentucky.

Posted by: eleven at April 05, 2014 04:38 PM (fsLdt)

240 I don't care for the hoops, but I don't begrude those who do, unlike some at this site who make disparaging remarks at others favorite sports.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:38 PM (puNd6)

241 I live in the Shreveport Bossier area, AKA NW Louisiana, AKA the ArkLaTex. Shreve-Bo is a good place on this Earth. People are good. Nice country. You got the city close if you need something. Bought a little Ford tractor from just north of there a decade ago. Out in the middle of pine country. Ol' boy I bought it from moved there from Vegas and worked in the local casinos.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 04:41 PM (7clvp)

242

The one finger wiggle off the steering wheel, from guys in oncoming pickups, on 2 lane highways at 65 mph.

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:42 PM (puNd6)

243 235...no fucking way...way? The ol' Friendly Confines is just chock full of history...who'd a thunk.

Posted by: dumbartist at April 05, 2014 04:43 PM (ahBY0)

244

Bought a little Ford tractor from just north of there a decade ago

Do you remember the model? I'm curious 'cause I like old tractors and have restored a few JDs. Grew up with a Ford 8N on the farm.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:45 PM (puNd6)

245 I would kill to find some old dude what loves old tractors. It just seems so sexy to me.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:48 PM (8lmkt)

246 I would kill to find some old dude what loves old tractors. It just seems so sexy to me.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 08:48 PM (8lmkt)

There is a dating site or something that will help you out. I've seen it advertised on TV. Not sure you would be impressed with it from what I've seen. Maybe they put the worst foot forward. You could possibly find a rich farmer that would be willing to restore a pink JD for you. It can happen. Oh, believe me, old tractors are sexy.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 04:54 PM (puNd6)

247 Ireland's already been mentioned. The only rude people I met in Ireland were Americans or Brits. Domestically, I found people in Boston and New Jersey (Piscataway) to be very uptight and stressed out. L.A. people (I grew up there) may not be rude, but can be very self-absorbed. Finally, Boise people are very friendly. Strangers in cars wave to me every time I go for a walk. I really feel blessed living here.

Posted by: Eric in Boise at April 05, 2014 04:54 PM (kgBIQ)

248 I just got home from Cloudland Canyon State Park in NW GA. All kinds of awesomeness. Posted by: Adam at April 05, 2014 05:24 PM And how did your tatas survive the hike. Oooops, I mean your fatass!

Posted by: The Farmer at April 05, 2014 04:55 PM (eBupg)

249 NGU, I don't know what you mean by the Eastern Shore route, but if you're coming up 13, Harrington in DE is quite friendly, and Rudy's is a nice and inexpensive restaurant with bar service. Mr. Empire and I live a bit west of town, and would be happy to meet you there.

(City in name only, though, or we wouldn't be here!)

Posted by: Empire1 at April 05, 2014 04:55 PM (zCQbp)

250 There is a dating site or something that will help you out. I've seen it advertised on TV

oh, darlin', we see that on the tv at the pub sometimes and the bff is all, there ya go, peaches! meh, too much effort involved. my favorite place is home and my favorite sound is silence. and, yeah, old tractors ARE sexy. not allowed to drive 'em, myself, for some reason it's always been thought that would not end well.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 04:58 PM (8lmkt)

251 not allowed to drive 'em, myself, for some reason it's always been thought that would not end well.

Posted by: Peaches at April 05, 2014 08:58 PM (8lmkt)

Most don't go fast enough to be dangerous. Of course, anything is possible. I also like home and quiet. I also like the sound of a big 2 cyl. JD. The 830 JD sound is one of my favorites.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 05:05 PM (puNd6)

252 Do you remember the model? I'm curious 'cause I like old tractors and have restored a few JDs. Grew up with a Ford 8N on the farm. Yeah, it was a '51 8n. Had it overhauled and still have it. Good as new to this day.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 05:07 PM (7clvp)

253 Empire- I'm in Dover.

Truck Monkey- Have you hit Bombay Hook for birding?

Hell, you could come to my house in the middle of town and be nearly gauranteed a couple of Blue Heron sightings and have a decent shot at seeing a Bald Eagle. Get a Hawk on our street once a year or so and have watched the Eagles do battle with Osprey (I think).

Posted by: typo dynamofo at April 05, 2014 05:07 PM (IVgIK)

254 I would kill to find some old dude what loves old tractors. It just seems so sexy to me.[/i} Lots of people out there who like old tractors. I'm not an "old" guy so I can't fit you're bill, sorry. Ever visit "Yesterday's Tractors" or "Tractor by Net" on the web? If you do, you'll find your huckleberry.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 05:10 PM (7clvp)

255 @251 Fucked that post up. Too much italics.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 05:11 PM (7clvp)

256 Yeah, it was a '51 8n. Had it overhauled and still have it. Good as new to this day.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 09:07 PM (7clvp)

Great little tractor. Has a 3 pt. hitch (that Ford kinda stole from Ferguson). Not great for farming, ideal for small acerage. I enjoyed the 8N we had when I was a kid.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 05:13 PM (puNd6)

257 How Seattle doesn't make it on every list of the most 'unfriendliest' cities is a mystery to me.

When Seattleites aren't pulling their passive-aggressive bullshit, they're downright rude.

In short, it's a city that thinks way, way too much of itself and it really isn't all that.

Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at April 05, 2014 05:16 PM (Ojzt3)

258

>>Ever visit "Yesterday's Tractors"

That's my home page. Don't read it as much as I used to. Good information there.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 05:17 PM (puNd6)

259 The only rude people I ever cam across in WI were in Madison.... where you'd expect them to be. Moonbat central. Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at April 05, 2014 Us flatlanders in IL refer to it as "The People's Republic of Madison". Haven't been there in years, but they have a long history of assholery IMO.

Posted by: The Farmer at April 05, 2014 05:22 PM (eBupg)

260 Yeah, ol' man Ford robbed Ferguson. I grew up on a Ford NAA so the non-independent three point threw me. Learned it. The little thing will do anything the NAA (which we still have) will do and burn less gas doing it. LIttle sum bitch. Dad has a Kubota 2710 now and it is a damn fine piece of equipment. But there are still things both the NAA and the 8n will do better.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 05:24 PM (7clvp)

261 I just got home from Cloudland Canyon State Park in NW GA. All kinds of awesomeness. Posted by: Adam at April 05, 2014 05:24 PM And how did your tatas survive the hike. Oooops, I mean your fatass! T Posted by: The Farmer ------------------- Kind of an odd bit of geography to find in Georgia, no?

Posted by: Mike Hammer at April 05, 2014 05:34 PM (aDwsi)

262

Dad has a Kubota 2710 now and it is a damn fine piece of equipment.

I looked that tractor up on Bing. Nive looking utility tractor. I have a JD 750 4WD. Your Dad's tractor has more HP. I love my 750.

I also grew up driving a red Ford. Don't remember the model. I was the first with Selec-To-Speed.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 05:36 PM (puNd6)

263 I must be getting drunk. That's supposed to be Select-O-Speed. Damn.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 05:45 PM (puNd6)

264 The little Kubota is a marvel. Things that look like they should break, seeming weak points, parts that look like they just aren't up to par.........don't fail. They just don't. Hard to pan it because it just never fails. The NAA and 8n are simple stalwarts that will be operating a century from now. Just rebuild 'em and put them back out. I will not be last owner of my 8n.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 05:56 PM (7clvp)

265

Ricardo Kill,

Enjoyed talking tractors with you. I'm out.

Posted by: Ronster at April 05, 2014 06:00 PM (puNd6)

266 Out too. Thanks, Ronster...

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at April 05, 2014 06:03 PM (7clvp)

267 Austin isn't all bad. I find that people are generally pretty friendly, especially around the outskirts. I was just at Home Depot in Dripping Springs and EVERYONE was super nice and helpful. If you asked a question, they insisted on walking you over to wherever it is you need to be to find whatever. My husband is originally from New Jersey and he still hasn't quite gotten the gist of being Texas friendly or accepting what it means. He's been here since 1988-89 or so.

Posted by: lindafell at April 05, 2014 06:08 PM (PGO8C)

268 SC is by far the friendliest state in which I have been. Everyone waves and says, "hey".

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