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Topic: New Members Please Read

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Boudicaa S.	New Members Please Read April 01, 2006 6:16 AM A Big Texas I started this group for several reasons. 1) As a way to share with all my non-Texan friends the beauty, unique history, and people of my homeland. I say homeland, because we tend to view ourselves Texans first, Americans second--at least those of us natives. 2) For a place to provide specfic political, educational, news and events to other Texans. Our state has a large population of transplanted texans and many do not realize all the rich hertiage festivals, beautiful state/national parks, or "Best of Texas" places to visit. Our state has a lot going on politically also. While right now we may be a red state, but many of us are working hard to get back to our "blue" roots. We have important laws, resources, and oppertunities many due not know about. links to area newspapers, texas statues, and resources will be posted here. as will as a guide to entertainment. Please everyone keep in mind that whatever I post is my opinion and does not reflect the opinions of all of Texas. Republicans are welcome, but realize I am not one of you. I would request you post how long you have lived in Texas, are you a transplant or multi-generational? Simply my own curosity. I encourage open, adult discussions and will not delete any post UNLESS there is name calling, hatefully remarks, and/or any post related to any hate group. Everyone keep in mind, regardless of point of view, if you do not agree with someone and can not keep discussion at an adult level--agreeing to disagree--just by pass that thread. 3) To provide people interested in visiting or moving here valuable information on best spots, must sees, as well as avoid this one... 4) Just because I wanted to. I am a 4th generation born Texan from both sides of family. My great-great maternal grandmother was a native west texas comanche. My roots are deep and strong here. I was raised with a deep respect and love for my 'homeland'. My paternal grandfather was one of those (and there are still some who agree) that believed we should exercise our right to return to the independant nation be began as. He, as most of my family, were not fans of the federal government(to put it politely). My hope is that members living here will add events, neat unknown facts, stories, discuss state issues/remedies, out the way places to visit, even geneology. people living other places will learn of the rich history and hertiage of our state. the beauty of the land and diversity of its peoples. come to know the REAL Texas, not the brocheres, unrealistic t.v. shows, or jokes. Yes we are a proud people and many other states have thought of us as braggards, got rich quick off oil show offs, even backwoods-ignorant country folk. Worse is being associated with the Bush family---none born here, only reside here parts of the year for political and financial reasons (legal residency needs), and the girls go to UT Austin. Our state up until the 1990's was primarly a blue state, slowly the democratics have losed ground to the republicans. Also, during that time we saw a great influx of transplants (people moving to Texas to take advantage of our resources, economy, and low wages) a few fell in love and now sport bumper stickers saying things along the lines of "Texan by choice". Others do nothing but complain about our state and people but remain; thriving off our resources. Many of us think of them as nothing better then the carpetbeggers of the reconstruction. It is they who have influenced our politics the most. [ send green star]
Christian B.	April 01, 2006 5:47 PM Hi Ann and thanks for the invite! I've always wanted to visit Texas and hope to do so within the next few years. First thing I'd like to do is eat one of those big, fat Texas steaks I've heard so much about. My apologies to the vegetarians. Christian [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 01, 2006 5:52 PM glad to see you Christian so many different great foods to eat here, will have to remember to put a food topic. great steaks, tex-mex (stay away from chains though), bar-b-que, just to name a few. hope you do get to visit some day. thanks for joining [ send green star]
Warren M.	April 01, 2006 6:12 PM *As a person who lived in Houston, Texas, for a decade (and, who has a child and grandchildren who still reside there), i'm glad to be among friends.* [ send green star] [ accepted]
Christian B.	April 01, 2006 6:13 PM Thanks for having me. I did drive through the pan handle part once, but I never got to stop and look around. Mmmmm...bar-b-que... Christian [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 01, 2006 6:21 PM Yeah Warrens here too And can't forget our favorite drink down here either, Christian [ send green star]
Boudicaa S.	April 01, 2006 6:23 PM btw Warren forgot to add houston newspaper on the homepage feed if you wanna keep up with the news there. [ send green star]
Barbara L.	thanks for the invite April 01, 2006 6:39 PM my frieds live in dallas texas [ send green star] [ accepted]
Ann S.	April 01, 2006 7:22 PM Thank you Ann for the invite!!!! From the "other" Ann S. here on Care2 from Texas! What a wonderful idea for a group! Looking forward to all the threads! Will be gone for a week and then you WILL see me here a lot I know!! Ann ^i^ MOTHER ANGEL [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	April 01, 2006 7:50 PM Thank you Ann for the invite Texas had such a great history, can't wait to read all about it* [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	April 01, 2006 7:52 PM had>>>>has OH boy doing it again [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Susan P.	April 01, 2006 11:02 PM I have always wanted to visit Texas! Thanks for the invite Ann & hello to everyone! Hugs, Susan [ send green star] [ accepted]
Davida P.	Thanks for the invite Ann April 01, 2006 11:21 PM I am from the northeast, but my daughter and grandaughter has lived in Texas for many years now. I did go down to visit them in Houston a few years back, it was a very friendly place. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 02, 2006 1:50 AM wow thanks everyone for joining. honeysucklebarb, 'the other' Ann S, davida, Elisabeth, and Susan. Seems I am getting the best of the best for members. and remember for all those with family here there are rss feeds of some of our newpapers on homepage, plus under texas links is a link where you can read up on news in your loved ones home town. [ send green star]
Paola Z.	April 02, 2006 3:49 PM Thank you the invite Ann..im happy of to be here..and good to know tha tiwill know more about Texas here hugs! and thank you again! PAOLA [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 02, 2006 5:37 PM big beautiful butterflies to all my dear friends who have and are joining. thank ya'll for your support. so glad to see you(Paola) here too. [ send green star]
Kristi K.	Thanks for the invitation! April 02, 2006 5:57 PM I think that this will be a great group! Are you going to have a GWB thread? LOL Here's a picture for you! (Ann might not have one without dart holes.) Kristi K [ send green star] [ accepted]
Greet N.	April 02, 2006 6:52 PM Thanks Ann! This is going to be a great group! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Paola Z.	April 02, 2006 7:12 PM SO nice to see you Ann and Greet Kristy... althought i prefer no comment about the pic that you posted;=) [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 02, 2006 8:25 PM welcome greet and kristi but kristi you need to read my comments. gwb was not born here, not schooled here, daddy came to midland to start oil business, texas to them has only been a "vacation" house place, and only stay long enough for residency requirements for politics. connecticut is "home". UT Austin even had the good sense to deny admission to him. girls only there cause austin a cool party town school. now look kirsti you have me ranting and raving already. gwb in NOT a Texan, he and daddy are carpetbeggers here. now look what you have done to my beautiful site--putting that thing up. but you know i love ya anyway kristi [ send green star]
Kristi K.	You go girl! April 03, 2006 9:41 AM Ann, very good points about GWB! Not a real Texan! I just had to tease you by putting up his picture. I am not real fond of him either! Kristi K [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 03, 2006 9:48 AM i know you teasing and how you feel about him. just teasing you back. [ send green star]
Candace D.	Glad!!! April 03, 2006 6:56 PM Hello all!!! I am am sooooo happy to see that someone else realizes that Texas was a democratic state for the most part, and the first two or three times we elected republicans we got screwed. I am from the Hill Country, a native as well. I love it here!!!!! Texas really is one of the best places on Earth!!! Well I just had to write to say that I was really glad to see people do remember the real Texas. Yall have a great time!!! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 03, 2006 8:35 PM welcome candace as you can see i am so happy to have you in my humble group [ send green star]
Jackie M.	April 04, 2006 5:28 PM Sunshine thank you for the invite to the group. I have been living in Texas for the past three years, going on four soon. I now consider myself a Texan by state and "state of mind"...lol What a great idea for a group and topics. I am sure this is where I can get more of the Texas history here with all your information to share. I am looking forward to learning more of the Lone Star state and its people. [ send green star] [ accepted]
RevLorelei L.	April 04, 2006 9:36 PM My Mom's family has been here for 9 generations, and I am the 9th-removed cousin to William B. Travis. My first teaching job was Texas History, 7th grade, and I am now a hospice counselor in Abilene. Vote KINKY! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jackie M.	April 04, 2006 10:51 PM Kinky has my vote! Ann, thank you for your kind and warm welcome! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 04, 2006 11:49 PM Gosh I can't believe how many members showing up. Its great!!!! Thanks one and all. Jacqueline and RevLorilei i hope ya'll enjoy the place and share your stories. [ send green star]
Christy C.	Hello !! April 05, 2006 11:25 AM Stumbled onto this group. Am a Texan myself, and just love my neck o' the woods! Thank you for creating this group. Hopefully I can contribute a little. Christy I [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 05, 2006 1:07 PM so glad to have you here Christi WELCOME everybody for all the wonderful comments i apperciate the time and post each one of you have given. wonderful group of members [ send green star]
Bryan H.	Hi April 06, 2006 12:21 AM Warmth and Love From Arizona ,Thank You for the Grroup invite Cheryl ..... Ann much love and hugs to you - we need to catch up Bryan [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 06, 2006 6:00 AM welcome Bryan btw you must be referring to the "other" Ann S. very confusing to have two of us with same name, from same area, and even same career background. but i will gladly catch up with you also. [ send green star]
Mike P.	Thanks April 06, 2006 11:34 AM For the invite.. But what would a texan site be without someone from Tn. Not that we are to humble, but with out us Volunteers Texas would still be part of Mexico..LOL Come to think about it with Bush running the show in D.C. that is starting to sound better and better. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 06, 2006 12:56 PM Welcome Mike P your so very right, without the Tennesee volunteers we wouldn't have a Texas group. we love you Tennesee!!!!!! but once again lets remember bush is NOT a texan. not born here, did not attend school here, private schools back east then college too. (UT denied admission), daddy only came here as a carpet begger to make money off our oil, would only stay enough months out of year to maintain residency for financial and political reasons. conneticut is his true home- you and kristi need to get together and exchange notes. lol ya'll sure know how to get a texas gal riled up [ send green star]
Boudicaa S.	April 06, 2006 1:39 PM Jacqueline sorry my nm is messing up so can''t use it right now, i am glad i made you laugh, you may quote me anytime also. [ send green star]
Jackie M.	Thanks Ann! April 06, 2006 2:59 PM I just couldn't stop, and I am still laughin' everytime I read this comment ya made: "You sure know how to get a Texas girl riled up"... OMG, and then to add Bush to the mix, omg!! You go, girl! Too funny....LOLOLOLOLOL>.... [ send green star] [ accepted]
Patricia S.	April 14, 2006 10:56 AM Howdy y'all, born & bred Texan here. I just have to say it warms my heart to see that I am not the only one who KNOWS that shrubby and his parents are carpetbaggers. And add Kinky supporters? Oh I am in heaven! I've been collecting signatures to get him on the ballot, 100 so far and getting more this weekend! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 14, 2006 1:37 PM Patricia so glad to know so many of us reconize who is NOT from Texas. in fact saw a bumper sticker the other day, had a conneticut flag and said Bush Is Not From Texas. so cool. please feel free to jump right in and make your self at home here. [ send green star]
Patricia S.	April 14, 2006 2:25 PM I wonder where we can get those bumper stickers! 'Course, I might be dis-owned by the family. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 14, 2006 10:12 PM i waited for awhile for whoever owned it to come out so i could ask but finally gave up. this is small town and am sure will run into them again somewhere and will find out. and Patricia we will always be your family. [ send green star]
Boudicaa S.	April 14, 2006 10:49 PM i found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://stickeremporium.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LS&Category_Code=LS0003 [ send green star]
Lone Star R.	Howdy ! April 18, 2006 6:44 AM Howdy ! How are y'all doing ? I am glad to be here and plan on posting interesting facts & folklore from my great state of Texas ! Y'all that haven't been here c'mon down and visit. Just remember (Don't mess withTexas !) [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 18, 2006 7:10 AM warm welcome to lone star rick from the coast (he he thats why the fish welcome) can't wait to read your post. [ send green star]
Patricia S.	April 20, 2006 10:00 PM Ann!!!!!! Thank you for that site! I love those stickers!!!!!! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jo Ann T.	Hi! April 24, 2006 5:52 AM My name is Jo Ann, and I was born and raised (and still live) in Mississippi, but did live in near Athens,TX. back in 96-97' (lived on a Racing Q.H.farm) during that time. I loved the State, the Cowboys(of course!-LOL),the horses;the food,etc., and hope to one day be able to go back. (I haven't made it to Amarillo yet, but one day I'll get there!) Loved living just 20 minutes from Canton (the home of the Biggest Flea Market you've ever attended. Hundreds of acres of "STUFF"!! LOL) Well worth the price of admission! Had an old cowboy tell me shortly before I left- that "Once you've been to Texas, you always come back!" Well I hope its true! I'd love to go back! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	April 24, 2006 6:27 AM "Once you've been to Texas, you always come back!" is true for many folks thats why you see so many "wasn't born in Texas but got here as quick as I could" bumper stickers. and welcome to our group Joann, maybe we can be your little part of Texas while you are away. in all my 50 yrs here i have never been to amarillo either, in fact none of panhandle, even when traveling out of state. but i do know athens and that part of east texas well. very pretty country around there, piney woods, lakes, small towns. hope you got a chance to get down to Davey Crockett Park while there. so very glad to have you here with us. just sub welcome for humba [ send green star]
Jo Ann T.	Hi again! April 24, 2006 6:34 AM I loved the Athens area. (Actually lived about 8miles north of Athens -off of CR 2394). I spent all the time I could just rambling around the area (Plus I had to go to P.T. in Tyler), so I wandered alot! HA HA!! Would go to Mabank once a week to pick up feed from the feed mill there , then to Eustice for weekly rodeos, you name it I tried to wander around and find it! LOL My big thing about Amarillo is of course to go visit the A.Q.H.A.(Am.Quarter Horse Ass'n). I did make it to the Paint Horse Headquarters in Ft.Worth and the Will Rogers Center (super place). Loved Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie too( we had a horse running at Retama Park in S.Texas, and went to Lone Star to watch her run on TV- She won by the way!!) And let's not forget- Billy Bob's & the Stockyards in Ft.Worth-!! See I may be from Mississippi, I'm a Texan at heart!! LOL LOL LOL!! There is so much to do in Texas you never run out of places to go and people to see. SIGH!! I sure miss it!!!! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Ca Y.	June 04, 2006 11:26 AM Just did a search for Texas on Care2 and here I am...came back to the DFW area about a year ago...man a lot can happen in 20 years...use to work for the Fort Worth Press...etc. just bought a house on Pelican Bay and plan to stay here...so where's the best Barbeque now? [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	June 09, 2006 9:03 AM i apologize for being away and not welcoming the new members. i left dallas 12 yrs ago and other then very brief visits haven't been back--so sorry no help on the bar-b-q. but welcome back and welcome to our small group. please post if you find good spots up there. you can even start the dfw thread, give us pics, places to go, best food spots, etc... [ send green star]
anonymous	June 09, 2006 10:15 AM Just wanted to pop in and say Hello. Born and raised in the Dallas area. Left for a little bit and couldn't stand it so came back and brought my daughter with me. She may not have been born here but I got her here as quick as I could. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Ca Y.	June 09, 2006 2:26 PM Ann that's a good idea...but I would keep it to Fort Worth...maybe Kim could do Dallas or someone else more familiar with that area. And it's hard to beat Angelo's Barbecue at 2533 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth. It's something of a legend...President Johnson would have it catered for the White House. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Chris B.	June 13, 2006 12:22 PM Thanks for the invite, Ann. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Boudicaa S.	June 14, 2006 1:03 PM gosh i am so glad to see so many new faces. thanks for joining me here. and make yourselves at home. no body knows a place like those who live there so please share with us. i am hoping to get a taylor thread going soon. am trying to make myself get out in this heat and take some newer photos of town to post. then will be in san antonio this week end and hope to get some new ones there too. welcome one and all. [ send green star]
anonymous	August 03, 2006 11:11 AM I came across this group and decided to join. I lived in Seguin for 12 years and my son was born there. I had my reasons for moving back to Florida and they were good ones. There are things I miss about out there though, like a Saturday night at Greune Hall. It just gets in your blood. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]