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Glad to have you here. I'm not far from you. My wife used to work at LM in Ft Worth...I assume that's where you are? [/quote]
No, I work for their competition, Boeing.
I've got the best job in the world, my office is in a spare bedroom and I go a different place almost every day.
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Azle Texas, just NW of Fort Worth. My job (Aerospace QA) moved me here a little over a year ago. Before that I was in northern Utah, and after the long hot summer we had I'm looking for a way to go back! Welcome to Texas and welcome to the fire. Don't worry much about the hot weather; you'll get used to it and no matter what anyone tells you. This summer was hotter and dryer than most. One thing though; there is an unwritten law that if you live in Texas you have to have a deer lease that cost way to much. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> DT I still travel up to Kansas for deer season, that's where I will always call "home". I haven't quite come to grips with the whole idea of having to pay for a place to hunt.
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Howdy Hawk,
Pull up a log. You'll like it here.
I grew up in Texas. The O&G Industry got me to OK
muddy
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Howdy I'm a Texas Transplant also. Affectionately refered to as a Damn Yankee by the inlaws. I thinks there's more transplants than natives anymore. Pretty new to this forum also. Put in over 30 years working for the USAF.
What kind of Hog are you riding? I'm enjoying an FLHRC, Road King Classic when I'm not spending hours and hours on this thing. Welcome.
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Warhawk, you will fit right in. welcome.
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Howdy I'm a Texas Transplant also. Affectionately refered to as a Damn Yankee by the inlaws. I thinks there's more transplants than natives anymore. Pretty new to this forum also. Put in over 30 years working for the USAF.
What kind of Hog are you riding? I'm enjoying an FLHRC, Road King Classic when I'm not spending hours and hours on this thing. Welcome. I ride an FLHTCUI (Electra Glide Ultra), I'm the President of the Texas chapter of a small motorcycle club Wild Pelicans I may or may not be a yankee, but my heritage is definately southern. I've done a little geneaology work and it looks like all 8 of my GG grandfathers served with the Confederacy. <G>
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Welcome to the 'fire! Hope you enjoy it as much as we all do. Be careful though, this place is tough on the wallet... It's also fun to figure out the "Campfireisms", like DSMF, SUCKS, MPAJ, Loopie, Swirly and many more. In short, this place is a HOOT! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Regards, Bruce
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Welcome to the fire, Warhawk. Don't let them Texans browbeat you ........ Everyone knows that the [color:"green"]Green Bay Packers[/color] are "America's team"! Are you a fan of the P-40, too, or was your "handle" inspired by something else? ![[Linked Image]](http://www.harvardliquors.com/graphics/00000001/Sierra%20Navada%20Pale%20Ale%20180.jpg) (Just a friendly reminder.) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Welcome to the fire, Warhawk. Don't let them Texans browbeat you ........ Everyone knows that the [color:"green"]Green Bay Packers[/color] are "America's team"! Are you a fan of the P-40, too, or was your "handle" inspired by something else? (Just a friendly reminder.) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Many years ago, when I worked in the Boeing factory as an inspector we all got new acceptance stamps. Mine was P-40, and we had a P-51 and everything in between. The boss couldn't remember the new numbers so he'd call out "Who's Mustang, WHo's Warhawk, etc/" It stuck
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Yep keep an eye on them Texicans... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Welcome to the Fire...
One man with courage makes a majority....
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Wlecome to Texas...let me welcome you to the campfire as well-I just want to make sure you know the "rules" for being in Texas...
1) Don't expect to find filet mignon or pasta
primavera at the local restaurant. It's a cafe.
They serve hamburgers and chicken fried steak.
Let them cook something they know. If you confuse
them, they'll kick your ass.
2) Don't laugh at the names (Merleen, Bodie, Bubba,
Bobby Ray, Curley, Tammy Lynn, Billy Joe, Sissy,
Clovis, etc.). Or we will HAVE to kick your ass.
3) Don't order a bottle of pop or a can of soda.
In Texas it's called a coke. Nobody gives a damn
whether it's Pepsi, RC, Dr. Pepper, 7-Up or whatever -
it's still a coke. Accept it. Doing otherwise can
lead to an ass kicking.
4) We know our heritage. Most of us are more
literate than you (read some J. Frank Dobie). We
are also better educated and generally alot nicer
than you. Don't refer to us as a bunch of cowboy
hick or we'll kick your ass.
5) We have plenty of business sense (e.g., Howard
Hughes, H. Ross Perot, Southwest Airlines, Dell
computers). Naturally, sometimes we have small
lapses in judgment (e.g., Phil Gramm). However,
we are not dumb enough to let someone move to
our state just so they can run for the US Senate.
If anyone tried to do that they would get a
serious ass kickin'.
6) Don't laugh at our Civil War monuments. If Lee
had listened to Gen. Hood you'd be paying taxes to
Richmond insteaD of Washington. If you visit the
Alamo, take your hat off and be properly humble,
or we'll kick your ass.
7) We are fully aware of how hot it gets and high
the humidity is so shut up about it. If you can't
stand the heat get out of the kitchen, or we'll
kick your ass.
8) Do not attempt to eat tamales without first
removing their cornhusk casing. Everyone will
instantly know that you're a Yankee. DO NOT,
under any circumstances, complain that the chili
is TOO hot or contains no kidney beans, this
will get your ass kicked into next week.
9) Don't talk about how much better things are
at home because we know they are not. Many of
us have visited Northern hell-holes like
Detroit, Chicago, and DC, and we have the scars
to prove it. If you don't like it here, Delta
is ready when you are. Move your ass on home -
before we kick it.
10. Yes, we know how to speak proper English.
We talk this way because we don't want to sound
like you. We don't care if you don't understand
what we are saying. All other Texans understand
what we are saying and that's all that matters.
Now, go away, or we'll kick your ass.
11) Don't complain that certain areas of this
state "smell" of oil. If your livelihood depended
on those wells you'd soon learn to love the aroma.
Besides, none of OUR lake or rivers have caught
fire recently. If you whine about OUR scenic
beauty, we'll kick your ass all the way back to
Pittsburgh, PA.
12) Don't ridicule our Texas manners. We say sir
and ma'am. We hold doors open for others. We offer
our seats to old folks. Such things are expected
of civilized people. Behave yourselves around our
sweet little gray-haired grandmothers, or they'll
kick your ass-just like they did ours.
13) Don't think we're quaint or losers because
most of us live in small towns. We do this because
we have enough sense to not live in crime infested
cesspools like Baltimore. Make fun of our small
towns and we'll kick your ass.
14) DO NOT DARE to tell us how to cook barbecue.
This will get your ass shot (right after it is
kicked). Criticize the barbecue and you may go
home in a pine box-minus your ass.
15) Remember, the only reason you are lucky enough
to be here in the first place is because we have
not pulled the Border Patrol off the Rio Grande
and put them on the Red River (where they really
belong) to keep your ass out.
seriously though-I know you will enjoy your time at "the fire" and the heat is pretty tough, is it not! Take care
Dave
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Wlecome to Texas...let me welcome you to the campfire as well-I just want to make sure you know the "rules" for being in Texas...
1) Don't expect to find filet mignon or pasta
primavera at the local restaurant. It's a cafe.
They serve hamburgers and chicken fried steak.
Let them cook something they know. If you confuse
them, they'll kick your ass.
2) Don't laugh at the names (Merleen, Bodie, Bubba,
Bobby Ray, Curley, Tammy Lynn, Billy Joe, Sissy,
Clovis, etc.). Or we will HAVE to kick your ass.
3) Don't order a bottle of pop or a can of soda.
In Texas it's called a coke. Nobody gives a damn
whether it's Pepsi, RC, Dr. Pepper, 7-Up or whatever -
it's still a coke. Accept it. Doing otherwise can
lead to an ass kicking.
4) We know our heritage. Most of us are more
literate than you (read some J. Frank Dobie). We
are also better educated and generally alot nicer
than you. Don't refer to us as a bunch of cowboy
hick or we'll kick your ass.
5) We have plenty of business sense (e.g., Howard
Hughes, H. Ross Perot, Southwest Airlines, Dell
computers). Naturally, sometimes we have small
lapses in judgment (e.g., Phil Gramm). However,
we are not dumb enough to let someone move to
our state just so they can run for the US Senate.
If anyone tried to do that they would get a
serious ass kickin'.
6) Don't laugh at our Civil War monuments. If Lee
had listened to Gen. Hood you'd be paying taxes to
Richmond insteaD of Washington. If you visit the
Alamo, take your hat off and be properly humble,
or we'll kick your ass.
7) We are fully aware of how hot it gets and high
the humidity is so shut up about it. If you can't
stand the heat get out of the kitchen, or we'll
kick your ass.
8) Do not attempt to eat tamales without first
removing their cornhusk casing. Everyone will
instantly know that you're a Yankee. DO NOT,
under any circumstances, complain that the chili
is TOO hot or contains no kidney beans, this
will get your ass kicked into next week.
9) Don't talk about how much better things are
at home because we know they are not. Many of
us have visited Northern hell-holes like
Detroit, Chicago, and DC, and we have the scars
to prove it. If you don't like it here, Delta
is ready when you are. Move your ass on home -
before we kick it.
10. Yes, we know how to speak proper English.
We talk this way because we don't want to sound
like you. We don't care if you don't understand
what we are saying. All other Texans understand
what we are saying and that's all that matters.
Now, go away, or we'll kick your ass.
11) Don't complain that certain areas of this
state "smell" of oil. If your livelihood depended
on those wells you'd soon learn to love the aroma.
Besides, none of OUR lake or rivers have caught
fire recently. If you whine about OUR scenic
beauty, we'll kick your ass all the way back to
Pittsburgh, PA.
12) Don't ridicule our Texas manners. We say sir
and ma'am. We hold doors open for others. We offer
our seats to old folks. Such things are expected
of civilized people. Behave yourselves around our
sweet little gray-haired grandmothers, or they'll
kick your ass-just like they did ours.
13) Don't think we're quaint or losers because
most of us live in small towns. We do this because
we have enough sense to not live in crime infested
cesspools like Baltimore. Make fun of our small
towns and we'll kick your ass.
14) DO NOT DARE to tell us how to cook barbecue.
This will get your ass shot (right after it is
kicked). Criticize the barbecue and you may go
home in a pine box-minus your ass.
15) Remember, the only reason you are lucky enough
to be here in the first place is because we have
not pulled the Border Patrol off the Rio Grande
and put them on the Red River (where they really
belong) to keep your ass out.
seriously though-I know you will enjoy your time at "the fire" and the heat is pretty tough, is it not! Take care
Dave +1, damn skippy!
War Damn Eagle!
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Warhawk,
I think you'll find yourself in good company around here. Even tho' I live in Michigan, starting next fall, I will be a Texican in the winter. About 3 hours east of you. I just bought a winter home there.
I am also looking to buy a new Harley in the spring. And like you, I am also an Elmer Keith fan. I just finished reading "Hell, I was there!" for the umpteenth time. Each time I read it, I learn something new and gain more respect for the man. Enjoy you stay....
[color:"green"]Grasshopper [/color]
"As you walk thru life, don't be surprised that there are fewer people that you encounter seeking truth than those seeking confirmation of what they already believe!"
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Hey LD: Now that's what I call a good ol' Texas welcome and get along manual <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />. IMHO some of the nicest folks live in this TX (flame suit on <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) You are well on your way, joining the 'far an all. Slicker dan deer guts on a doorknob it is.
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That was stolen from South Dakota, them Texicans can't even be original. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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"Don't order a bottle of pop or a can of soda.
In Texas it's called a coke."
same in tennessee and alabama.
abiding in Him,
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Welcome, Warhawk. Since you're at least an immigrant Texan now, you should take an interest in this: Lubbock Dave, is it true what I heard that they are no longer requiring gentlement to remove their hats in the Alamo because some Mexicans refused or were offended by the signs? Last time I was in there---two or three years ago---the signs were up and everybody was damn well doffing their caps and stetsons. Hope that's still the rule.
Proudly representing oil companies, defense contractors, and firearms manufacturers since 1980. Because merchants of death need lawyers, too.
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Welcome to Texas Warhawk. And Welcome to the Fire.
Are you doing source inspection work?
There are some pretty good suppliers in the area.
I was just out to one of the shops today....the place where you can see the full body mount of the current world record Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
Just so you get a couple more Texasisms:
Remember- don't ask a man where he is from, if he is from Texas he'll tell you and if not....why embarrass him!
Or the difference betweeen a Yankee and a 'Damm Yankee'
...the Damm Yankee stays.
I visited the big B in Wichita back in the 90's but the area didn't suit me. I left town about 15 minutes ahead of the Tornados that got the base and really tore up the town.
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Warhawk,
I think you'll find yourself in good company around here. Even tho' I live in Michigan, starting next fall, I will be a Texican in the winter. About 3 hours east of you. I just bought a winter home there.
I am also looking to buy a new Harley in the spring. And like you, I am also an Elmer Keith fan. I just finished reading "Hell, I was there!" for the umpteenth time. Each time I read it, I learn something new and gain more respect for the man. Enjoy you stay....
[color:"green"]Grasshopper [/color] Congrats, Sounds like you've made it to retirement? I am going to have to get another copy of Hell I Was There, mine went to the Air Force Academy with my youngest and hasn't come home!
"I'd rather wake up in the middle of nowhere, than in any city on earth" ... Steve McQueen
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Welcome! Always nice to see a new person join, and speak up....
Does your wife hunt/shoot....cuz we could ALWAYS use MORE chicks 'round the 'Fire.
HoundGirl
Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
-- Mark Twain
Part of me lives with the wind in my face,
while the other part is barely alive.
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