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Old 08-11-2008, 02:30 PM
 
Location: At last.......Jacksonville, FL
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After a whole week here, yes I actually have some observations on life in the south.

First of all, why in the world do people give directions by saying "North on Southside, West on Baymeadows", etc? Do you all not know your directions??? Right and left are good things.

Gas is cheap.

Nicotine is cheaper.

Women are drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool worthy. (Hey, just because I am on a diet doesn't mean I can't look at the menu.)

Y'all is a verb.

The Bargain Channel is a freaking riot but their commercial breaks are 15 minutes long.

"Air Conditioning" is a wonderful thing.

How many chains are there in Jax?

More later, I need a drink of air conditioning along with some Jack and Prozac.
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Old 08-11-2008, 02:33 PM
 
Location: In my own little corner... sittin' in Jax FL
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The Bargain Channel 'office' is right next to a strip club and a local-type bar.

You crack me up. If you ever find an open-mic gig, let us know. I will bring the tomatoes...errrr.... heh
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Old 08-11-2008, 02:45 PM
 
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[quote=radioclown;4818717]After a whole week here, yes I actually have some observations on life in the south.

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How many chains are there in Jax?

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I hope there are a lot of chains at the Jaguar football games and that we move them a lot!!!
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Old 08-11-2008, 02:46 PM
 
Location: At last.......Jacksonville, FL
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[quote=JagFan27;4818939]
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After a whole week here, yes I actually have some observations on life in the south.

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How many chains are there in Jax?

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I hope there are a lot of chains at the Jaguar football games and that we move them a lot!!!
Pfft........They aren't that good.
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Old 08-11-2008, 04:51 PM
 
Location: St. Augustine FL
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Pfft........They aren't that good.
Blasphemy.
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:26 PM
 
Location: At last.......Jacksonville, FL
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Blasphemy.
Nah, Garrard is a good QB but their offensive line is a bit suspect.
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:05 PM
 
Location: Jax
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First of all, why in the world do people give directions by saying "North on Southside, West on Baymeadows", etc? Do you all not know your directions??? Right and left are good things.
It's funny you mention the directions thing .

Getting/Giving directions here still leaves me a bit puzzled. I'm accustomed to directions based on a grid system, and we don't have a grid system here for the most part, fair enough.

But there is still a "North" side to a street, a "South" side, etc. I can't tell you how often I've called a business when I'm trying to locate a store and I'll ask the person who answers the phone:


"What side of the street are you on?"

(dead silence for a bit) "We're right near the Wendy's"

"Okay, are you on the same side of the road as the Wendy's? Are you to the East or the West of the Wendy's? Can you describe your location for me?"



What's wrong with "We're on the North West corner" So much easier......but I guess it's like counting change back, it's fallen out of fashion .


As for your question about East or West, Radioclown, here's my take on it:

At least on The Southside, we refer to areas being "Near The River" or "Out By The Beach", so we're always heading West (towards the river) or East (towards the beach) !
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:32 PM
 
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[quote=agreatlife;4820602]
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Originally Posted by JagFan27

Pfft........They aren't that good.




Blasphemy.
Hold on one minute......that looked like I said "Pfft....They aren't that good."
I want it on record that JagFan27 did not say that. Got it?
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:33 PM
 
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Pfft........They aren't that good.

It's preseason!!! 'Nuff said.
I hope those Jerry Porter and Reggie Williams get well, SOON.
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