Reply #132: Fellow Texan concurs, sir.

[callous taoboy]

Texas is.... complicated. I've basically lived here all my life, and while we do have to put up with our share of some of the stuff that makes the entire south the object of ridicule, I agree that we get shot down on DU at the plop of a cow pie. I have lived in two other states which I won't mention, but they were both far away from here and living in those places made me appreciate the "southern hospitality" that is so true. People in Texas, by and large, are very friendly, laid-back folks. This is an amazingly gorgeous state as well. I have been in some spots in this state that literally just blew my mind at how beautiful they were. Ever been to "Enchanted Rock?" It's like another planet all together, and it is my favorite spot in the world. Ever been red fishing in the Port Aransas channels? It is surreal and magnificent. Ever been arrowhead hunting along the banks of Lake Belton? Magical. Ever driven motorcycle through Big Bend National Park? Gahhhh! My memories of that trip are what I think of any time I am down. I could go on.

Also, some favorite Texans are Janis Joplin, and The 13th Floor Elevators (the 60's band from Austin that coined the term "psychedelic rock" and whose drummer I've hung out with numerous times in Luckenbach).