United States - July 2006

I'm Canadian, West Coast - "off-white" mixedblood, my wife's WASP.

I've long been fascinated with "The South".. Bourbon, BlueGrass, Memphis, Stax Records, Savannah Ga., New Orleans, The Missisissippi....

I would love to tour through that area, but is it safe there? I'm thinking more about in rural areas, with "good ol boys", klansmen and the like.

I think that's a stereotype, but my wife is from the East and she thinks otherwise - she claims the hicks in the sticks can be very racist and dangerous.

Anybody from there care to share any thoughts? I would love to travel off the beaten track there but don't want to get lynched or dragged behind a truck or some kind of hillbilly "squeal like a pig" Deliverance scenario.

Is there a lot of segregation? What about fact that we're Canadian? Will they be contemptuous of us? Resent our more Liberal values?

not being facetious.. genuine question.

Am I better off with my stylized "fantasy" of polite romanitic South than the reality?

2006-07-06 08:25:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United States

What's cool about your town, what makes you like living there?

2006-07-06 08:19:53 · 16 answers · asked by semper_fidelus07 1 in Other - United States

2006-07-06 08:17:25 · 3 answers · asked by darcy b 1 in Other - United States

I'm traveling to Oneonta in the near future and would like to find something fun to do for a couple of days. What should I do?

2006-07-06 08:12:53 · 3 answers · asked by yossbug 1 in Other - United States

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2006-07-06 08:03:49 · 17 answers · asked by semper_fidelus07 1 in Other - United States

2006-07-06 08:03:25 · 13 answers · asked by Dizzyblonde 1 in Chicago

The cheapest rent I can find is $750 for a SMALL one bedroom apartment. When I look at the rent in Buffalo I see 3 bedroom homes for $375month. I want to move up to Buffalo for college due to rent issues etc... however my family says Buffalo may be dangerous and undeveloped is that the reason for the cheap rent?

Also how is job market in Buffalo?

And does Buffalo have a good public transportation system?

Is buffalo just like anywhere else in the US?

2006-07-06 08:03:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United States

i would love to travel someday but i dont know how to go about doing so

2006-07-06 07:47:30 · 6 answers · asked by WD 1 in Chicago

2006-07-06 07:42:05 · 5 answers · asked by cailbellavance 2 in Other - United States

I am planning on a trip around the good ole USA next year and thought you might have some ideas.
Besides the Grand Canyon and driving up from Big Sur. All of which I intend to do.

2006-07-06 07:28:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United States

2006-07-06 07:17:03 · 6 answers · asked by just know 2 in Other - United States

I might be going in November and Ive never been so I wanted to be 'close to the action' but I cant afford to spend a whole lot. If anyone has any suggestions let know! thanks

2006-07-06 06:56:05 · 13 answers · asked by Tricnic 1 in Las Vegas

market, however I am a Master's level Social Worker. Please help... I don't know about housing, transportation or anything else really!

2006-07-06 06:21:27 · 13 answers · asked by betterlife_travel 4 in Honolulu

i old person and a kid old person is 65

2006-07-06 06:17:40 · 5 answers · asked by xx20x13xx 2 in Miami

I live in Seattle, WA for long time.

2006-07-06 06:16:51 · 7 answers · asked by tdickensheets2000 2 in Seattle

I know there was/is a campaign with t-shirts and such, but I want to know if they succeeded. I was there a few years ago and it looked like the yuppies were winning...

2006-07-06 05:39:33 · 8 answers · asked by bodinibold 7 in Austin

2006-07-06 05:15:53 · 32 answers · asked by swrngtsrch 2 in Orlando

IF SO, FIGHT FOR IT!
New York's highest court delivered its decision on
whether same-sex couples have the right to marry and they said our families DO NOT deserve the protections of marriage.
----->Tonight, there will be a rally at 6 PM at Sheridan Square (west 4th Street and 6th Avenue). Because of this landmark decision, we need you to come out TONIGHT in order to tell our legislators and all New Yorkers that this decision is not good for New York.
Pride is just not about parties and parades, its about being proud enough to stand up for who you are and fight for your rights! DO YOU HAVE PRIDE???

2006-07-06 05:13:33 · 7 answers · asked by NY Lesbian 2 in New York City

I have my trip taken care of now I have to worry about the exspenses while I am there. Does anyone know if it is expensive to have a good time and enjoy yourself without the stress of money. How much money is enough to bring?

2006-07-06 05:08:55 · 21 answers · asked by frustrated-N-2006 1 in Las Vegas

I am considering a move into Portland and have been reading the other questions and answers as part of my research. I don't mind rain, I love it in fact, and since I presently live in CA high state taxes are nothing new. The only thing I am concerned with would be the job market.

I have a background in Advertising with strong direct mail and managment skills. Can anyone recommend a good recruitment company?

What types of work is everyone else doing in Portland? How is the salary? (I was told that because the cost of living is lower, people make a lot less, so I am curious if this is correct.)

Any other good advice?

Thanks, in advance, to everyone for helping. : )

2006-07-06 05:02:25 · 3 answers · asked by alli_potts 2 in Portland

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Ive been wondering about this!!!

2006-07-06 04:28:16 · 11 answers · asked by Shellyrox♥ 2 in Washington, D.C.

We are planning to visit for one day, want to see Manhattan but we know it's very expensive to park on Manhattan so if there's any place somewhere we can leave our car for one day and then go by subway to the ecnter would be great

2006-07-06 04:24:52 · 7 answers · asked by fidancel 1 in New York City

Is there really a difference in people attitudes customs conduct ways of living than the east or west coast of the united states

2006-07-06 04:19:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United States

I am going to my second interview w/united this is the group interview does anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks...

2006-07-06 04:11:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chicago

And are there any inexpensive things to do for a backpacker on a budget.

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