Mississippi is not so bad (Hattiesburg: home, purchase, university)

[jhadorn]

Originally Posted by mrsltd

Sorry, had to jump in here. I realize that this thread is about Mississippi, but when you make comparisons start with the facts.

California is NOT mostly desert. Everything else you wrote, though, yup......and thank you for wishing the blessings of God on us.

I have got to get to Mississippi one of these days.

California is only about 25% desert, just like only 6250 of the 48430 square miles of Mississippi is Delta. Mississippi and California have their own unique problems but I can find something good in all places. You really should check us out, and I hope you find your own unique Mississippi. Welcome.

[CindyRoos]

Originally Posted by Ivory Lee Spurlock

You would guess right because I do assume alot. Not just here, but in my everyday life. I assume things without even thinking about it on daily basis. I always have. It's almost 2nd nature. And I made many assumptions in your post # 16. It was an honest mistake and a misunderstanding on my part, and I appologize for that. I regret I let that happen. I wasn't trying to be a prick to you. I'm not that kind of a person.

Anyway, I just wanna acknowledge the part I played and square things away so there won't be any bad vibes or negative energy lurking between us.

No worries! It's all good

[Mouldy Old Schmo]

Originally Posted by mrsltd

Sorry, had to jump in here. I realize that this thread is about Mississippi, but when you make comparisons start with the facts.

California is NOT mostly desert. Everything else you wrote, though, yup......and thank you for wishing the blessings of God on us.

I have got to get to Mississippi one of these days.

I was calling the area “desert” based on the amount of rainfall.

[Mouldy Old Schmo]

Originally Posted by mrsltd

Sorry, had to jump in here. I realize that this thread is about Mississippi, but when you make comparisons start with the facts.

California is NOT mostly desert. Everything else you wrote, though, yup......and thank you for wishing the blessings of God on us.

I have got to get to Mississippi one of these days.

There is plenty of water to go around here.

[mrsltd]

Originally Posted by Mouldy Old Schmo

I was calling the area “desert” based on the amount of rainfall.

My thinking was about the average annual amount of rainfall also.

[brownbagg]

you do know, coast of ms, get the most amount of rainfall in lower 48, not the most rain days but most amount, from new orleans to Mobile

[Southern man]

Originally Posted by brownbagg

you do know, coast of ms, get the most amount of rainfall in lower 48, not the most rain days but most amount, from new orleans to Mobile

Mississippi Gulf Coast
Average yearly precipitation
Days Place Inches Milli*metres
109 Biloxi 64.8 1647
112 Gulfport 65.7 1669
100 Pascagoula 65.0 1650
99 Picayune 63.1 1602

WASHINGTON, Olympic Peninsula & West Coast
Average yearly precipitation
Days Place Inches Milli*metres
192 Aberdeen 84.5 2146
198 Clearwater 108.9 2766
210 Forks 119.7 3041
Harbor, San Juan Island 24.9 633
198 Grayland 75.0 1905
213 Long Beach 78.7 1998
144 Port Angeles 25.3 642

[brownbagg]

yes you are correct, then why doesnt the weather channel reflect that.

[quagmier]

My new home is going to be Mississippi soon. I visited there and loved it. I'm going to become a part of my new community and make a difference. Thank you Mississippi. You won't regret it.

[ColdAilment]

If you were born and raised in Mississippi and it's your home, it's hard to see other states as better in any way. Trust me, there's a reason Mississippi ranks near the bottom in nearly every category, and there's a reason the state has been stagnant for years. Mississippi is continuing to be left behind year after year.

I lived there for 4 years. After a certain length of time you get used to your lack of options, you get used to the brain drain on the state, you get used to the sublet racial overtones and general divide, and you get used to being around some of the most unhealthy people in the country. However, as quickly as I left there, I began to notice all the greater options, choices, and mixture of thoughts and people that exist outside of the state.

It's not so bad if you're used to it and don't know anything else.