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Old 09-07-2010, 08:08 AM
 
Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado
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really???

My husband and I lived in Texas for a couple years and finanlly escaped, but when we left the first thing he did was take our cars and change the license plates asap! Not everyone wants to be assc with Texas or thought of as a Texan. GAK!
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Old 09-07-2010, 09:16 AM
 
Location: TX
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really???

My husband and I lived in Texas for a couple years and finanlly escaped, but when we left the first thing he did was take our cars and change the license plates asap! Not everyone wants to be assc with Texas or thought of as a Texan. GAK!
I don't think anyone on this thread was implying that everyone wants to be a Texan. So while you're stating loud and clear that you are not a Texan, and this is perfectly fine, it is also clearly not the topic of this thread.
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Old 09-07-2010, 03:50 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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I was born in Texas and have lived most of my life here, but I don't think I will ever understand this "true Texan" obsession. What difference does it really make? If someone told me I wasn't a true Texan since I grew up in New Mexico, should I be insulted? I wouldn't be. I'd rather have my friends and neighbors just be good people. I really don't give a flip whether they're "truly" from here or not.
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Old 09-07-2010, 05:32 PM
 
Location: North Texas
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really???

My husband and I lived in Texas for a couple years and finanlly escaped, but when we left the first thing he did was take our cars and change the license plates asap! Not everyone wants to be assc with Texas or thought of as a Texan. GAK!
With an attitude like that nobody would ever make that mistake.

Hope you're happier wherever you live now. Texas isn't for everyone. But I LOVE it.
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:00 PM
 
Location: Texas State Fair
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really???

My husband and I lived in Texas for a couple years and finanlly escaped, but when we left the first thing he did was take our cars and change the license plates asap! Not everyone wants to be assc with Texas or thought of as a Texan. GAK!
That's sweet, but remember... we'll never forget you.

The Cowboy's coach's nickname is Coach Cupcake.

Dallas won the SuperBowl in '77, beating Denver.
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The Cowboys made it to their fourth Super Bowl and beat the Denver Broncos to capture their second Super Bowl Championship. They were the first team from the NFC East Division to win two Super Bowls.
Reminds me of an old show tune...

You can check out anytime you like...
But you can never leave.


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Old 09-07-2010, 11:07 PM
 
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IMO a true Texan is one who was raised in TX and spent at least the first 20 years growing up there. aka ME. Texas is the best state EVER!!! For all natives still there, don't take it for granted, it's a great state with some of the greatest people on Earth. FLORIDA SUCKSSS!!!!!
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Old 09-07-2010, 11:09 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Moved here when I was 13 (just starting high school, so not really 'growing up here')...now I'm 34. Went to college, med school, and residency here. I consider myself a Texan. What else would I be?
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Old 09-07-2010, 11:11 PM
 
Location: Texas
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really???

My husband and I lived in Texas for a couple years and finanlly escaped, but when we left the first thing he did was take our cars and change the license plates asap! Not everyone wants to be assc with Texas or thought of as a Texan. GAK!
Yeah. You either get it or you don't. I feel a kinship with those who get it. I lived abroad first and then 4 harrowing years in California. Getting to Texas was like getting to somewhere my soul understood. Kinda like when I go to Hawaii...something just connects.

If you don't get it, move along.
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Old 09-08-2010, 05:32 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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Moved here when I was 13 (just starting high school, so not really 'growing up here')...now I'm 34. Went to college, med school, and residency here. I consider myself a Texan. What else would I be?
I would consider you one too!
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Old 09-08-2010, 06:59 AM
 
Location: Somewhere in Texas
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I was born in Texas and have lived most of my life here, but I don't think I will ever understand this "true Texan" obsession. What difference does it really make? If someone told me I wasn't a true Texan since I grew up in New Mexico, should I be insulted? I wouldn't be. I'd rather have my friends and neighbors just be good people. I really don't give a flip whether they're "truly" from here or not.
I totally agree. Good post.
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