[RogMar]

Originally Posted by nan5623

Central, Il. Bloomington area.

Oh, heck yes......

Home of the original Steak & Shake.

And "Beer Nuts".

My parents settled in Decatur. I was born there and remained for quite awhile.

Both of my parents were from the south, most all of our vacations were in KY/TN/MS seeing 'kin', so at first opportunity I fled.

I don't know if you're aware, but years ago HWY 51 was referred to as the "Hillbilly Highway" because it was the main route for people from the south going north looking for work.

Those of us from a hwy 51 town can usually trace roots back to the south very easily.

This state fits like your favorite pair of jeans.

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by Peterbilt379

Since, I'm planning to relocate to Arkansas, Although It really is hard and coming up with money isn't easy (never is) but, will happen very soon. Was hopeing this weekend, but there was a twist. Now, I'm looking forward this coming week, either way, I will keep everyone posted.

When I were looking at the Atlas Map of Arkansas, searching for faster routes, pit stops, rest stops, and trying to get there without getting lost. My GPS is broken, have to buy a new one, once I get there. Anyways, as I were noticing the street names. Some of them is hard to pronounce, but when I found the address to my destination, is in Tontitown and I type that address in at yahoo maps. For some reason, yahoo/maps couldn't find the address and gave me a related address. The orignal address is 279 W Henri Tonti Blvd. Tontitown, AR, but yahoo/maps suggested 279 W Henri De Tonti Blvd. Springdale, AR. Why is that??

Anyways, there is a few questions I want to ask, at the moment. Was Arkansas used to been a Spanish State before?? and once, I move there, Will I have an address like that or in English version?? and one more question, Although it may be uneithical to someone, but here is goes. Is most of population there are Spanish and Will it be difficult for me, If I'm English??

Nothing personal, but I'm just concern. Used to speak some Spanish couple of years ago. Can't remember any Spanish now, besides Hola, Si and some numbers. Although, some of the employees I work with are Spanish or some foreign language. Any advice is helpful........

The address is De Tonti because the town was founded by Italians.

Arkansas was part of the Louisiana Purchase, but it would never have been characterized as a Spanish State.

There is a growing Hispanic population in the area. However they are a minority. The area is predominantly white, of English, Scot, German or Irish descent but with other nationalities represented. English is predominantly spoken.

[nan5623]

RogMar ~~ they tore down the orginal Steak-n-shake and put in a Monicals Pizza place.

LOL ~~ no, I sure didn't know the nickname for Rt. 51. That is too funny.

[RogMar]

Originally Posted by nan5623

they tore down the orginal Steak-n-shake and put in a Monicals Pizza place.

Blasphemy.........

Pure Blasphemy.

[nan5623]

Good afternoon everyone.Hope y'all are having a great day!!

[jim9251]

Cool cloudy fall like morning in northwest Arkansas. Air conditioner off, windows open.

[RogMar]

Originally Posted by jim9251

Cool cloudy fall like morning in northwest Arkansas. Air conditioner off, windows open.

Quite indicative of "Global Warming", isn't it?

[jim9251]

Another cool fall morning. The air even has that dry "mountain" smell here in Fayetteville. It's nice to have the windows open and the air conditioner off.

[RTTNFAM]

I too am loving the nice cool morning... I hope it lasts!

[nan5623]

Good Morning!!! I'll be in your WONDERFUL State for 10 days in October. Can't wait!!