I Like Texas........

[SATX*APhi]

Originally posted by lifesaver
The little handprints were all over the back of the truck too.

Creepy.

Gee, thanks! Scaring my ass.

[SATX*APhi]

Originally posted by lonestaradpi
Now if I can do a "You know your from the Valley"! I will try to work on one for my hometown! Thanks!

It MUST say something about a "chancla." Haha!

[AlphaSigOU]

FUNNY FACTS ABOUT DALLAS -- Life in America's eighth largest city

1. You must learn to pronounce the city name. It is DAL-LUS, or DAA-LIS depending on if you live inside or outside LBJ Freeway.

2. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Dallas has its own version of traffic rules ... Hold on and pray. There is no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Dallas. We all drive like that.

3. All directions start with, "Get on Beltline…” which has no beginning and no end.

4. The morning rush hour is from 6:00 to 10:00. The evening rush hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning.

5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out and possibly shot. When you are the first one on the starting line, count to five when the light turns green before going, to avoid crashing with all the drivers running the red light in cross-traffic.

6. Construction on Central Expressway is a way of life and a permanent form of entertainment. We have had so much fun with that, that we have added George Bush Freeway (AKA 190) and Jupiter Road to the mix.

7. All unexplained sights are explained by the phrase, "Oh, we're in Fort Worth!"

8. If someone actually has his or her "turn signal" on, it's probably a factory defect.

9. All old ladies with blue hair in Mercedes have the right of way.

10. Inwood Road, Plano Road, NW Highway, East Grand, Marsh Lane, 15th Street, Preston Road... all mysteriously change names as you cross intersections. (These are only a FEW examples) The perfect example is what is MOSTLY known as Plano Road. On the south end it is known as Lake Highlands, cross NW Hwy and it becomes Plano Rd, go about 8 miles and it's briefly Greenville Ave, Ave K, and Highway 5.

11. If asking directions in Irving or S. E. Dallas, you must have knowledge of Spanish. If in central Richardson, Chinese will be your best bet.

12. A trip across town (east to west) will take a minimum of four hours, although many north/south freeways have unposted minimum speeds of 75. The minimum acceptable speed on the Dallas North Toll Road is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy.

13. The wrought iron on windows near Oak Cliff isn't ornamental.

14. It is possible to be driving WEST in the NORTH-bound lane of EAST NORTHWEST highway. Don't let this confuse you.

15. The North Dallas Tollway is our daily version of NASCAR.

16. LBJ is called "The Death Trap" for two reasons: "death" and "trap."

17. If it's 100 degrees, Thanksgiving must be next weekend.

18. If it's 10 degrees and sleeting/snowing, the Fort Worth Stock Show is going on.

19. If it's rained 6 inches in the last hour, the Byron Nelson Golf Classic is in the second round if it is spring, and if it is the Texas State Fair, then it is fall.

20. Any amusement parks, stadiums, arenas, racetracks, airports, etc., are conveniently located as far away from EVERYTHING as possible so as to allow for ample parking on grassy areas.

21. If you need to ask for directions, get ALL the names of the street you are being told to turn onto ... we intermix numbers, letters, and names for the same roads.

22. If your Mapsco is more than a few weeks old, throw it out and buy a new one.

Dallas Life, What a Joy!

[BigCityStripper]

Originally posted by SATX*APhi
It MUST say something about a "chancla." Haha!

Chanclas rock my chones off.

[SATX*APhi]

I just got this from a friend. What perfect timing. LOL


You Know You're From Austin When...

You never bother looking at the Capital Metro schedule because you know the drivers have never seen it.

You've been to more than one baby shower that has two mothers and a sperm donor.

You have a very strong opinion where your coffee beans are grown and can taste the difference between Sumatran and Ethiopian.

You know that anyone wearing pants in November is just visiting from Ohio.

You are thinking of taking an adult class but you can't decide between yoga, aromatherapy, conversational Mandarin or one on building your own web site.

You haven't been to Hippie Hollow since the first month you moved to Austin.

A man walks on The Drag in full leather regalia and crotchless chaps ...You don't notice.

A woman walks on The Drag with live poultry ...You don't notice.

You think any guy with a George Clooney haircut must be visiting from the midwest.

You know that any woman with a George Clooney haircut is not a tourist.

You keep a list of companies to boycott.

Your hairdresser is straight, your plumber is gay, the woman who delivers your mail is straight and your Mary Kay Lady is a guy in drag.

You occasionally see a guy on a unicycle whiz by you in your car and you say to yourself, "Oh yeah, it's that guy again..."

You start to worry when you don't see the cross-dressing, bearded guy in-a-tutu-and- bikini-top-who-has-made-a-statement-with-his-grocery-cart-and-cardboard-box-art/shelter on your way to work in the morning. Scarier yet, you know his name is name is actually Leslie.

You'll make dinner or bar plans around who's got the best margaritas.

You have a tough time deciding on one of Austin's eight 24-hour resaraunts (Katz', Kerbey Lane, Star Seeds, Magnolia Cafe, IHOP, Denny's, the Kettle, or Jim's).

You complain about their prices but still shop at Central Market for the scene.

You don't even think about getting good seats to the Longhorns football games.

You know the exact locations of three towing yards.

Your summer shoes are your Birks and your winter shoes are your Birks w/ socks.

Your entire wardrobe consists of: a black tank top, a GAP white T-shirt, second-hand Levi's, second-hand cut-off Levi's, overalls, Longhorns sweats, anything polyester from the 70's, a bikini, Tevas, Birkenstocks, and running shoes.

You often find yourself wondering why magazine editors insist that swimsuit season starts on Memorial Day when it's really the end of February or at the latest, the beginning of March.

You consider chips, salsa, Kerby Queso, and Shiner Bock beer a well balanced meal.

You find yourself making beaded necklaces to give away as Christmas gifts.

100 degrees for three straight months isn't unreasonable, 110 degrees is. And 90 degrees anywhere between May and September seems a little chilly.

you figure skin cancer is inevitable b/c it's so DAMN HOT even your sunscreen won't stay on.

When you go out, you make sure you've grabbed your water bottle before checking to see if you've got your wallet and keys.

You don't mind parking a mile away as long as it's in the shade.

Nobody's aware that Southwestern went out of style.

You ask yourself constantly if that's a cute guy or a butch girl. And you really don't care either way cuz it's fun to wonder.

You'd rather ride your bike than get in a car without air conditioning. At least on your bike, you're guaranteed a breeze regardless of traffic.

You see more Texas flags flying than American flags.

You spend so much time at MoJo's Coffee House, you finally start bringing in your own CD's for the staff to play.

Your professor decides in the middle of the Government lecture that now's as good of a time as ever to tell his class of 500 he's gay. Like you didn't know. Like you even care.

Cubicles are no longer referred to as "work spaces" but "way out funky left brain meditation depositories."

The food at the company holiday party is all vegan, organic, soy free, wheat free, dairy free...

That noontime odor in the breakroom reminds you of your trip to Caracas, but its only somebody's lunch.

You're in a band - several of them, in fact.

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by SATX*APhi
I just got this from a friend. What perfect timing. LOL


You Know You're From Austin When...

You never bother looking at the Capital Metro schedule because you know the drivers have never seen it.

You've been to more than one baby shower that has two mothers and a sperm donor.

You have a very strong opinion where your coffee beans are grown and can taste the difference between Sumatran and Ethiopian.

You know that anyone wearing pants in November is just visiting from Ohio.

You are thinking of taking an adult class but you can't decide between yoga, aromatherapy, conversational Mandarin or one on building your own web site.

You haven't been to Hippie Hollow since the first month you moved to Austin.

A man walks on The Drag in full leather regalia and crotchless chaps ...You don't notice.

A woman walks on The Drag with live poultry ...You don't notice.

You think any guy with a George Clooney haircut must be visiting from the midwest.

You know that any woman with a George Clooney haircut is not a tourist.

You keep a list of companies to boycott.

Your hairdresser is straight, your plumber is gay, the woman who delivers your mail is straight and your Mary Kay Lady is a guy in drag.

You occasionally see a guy on a unicycle whiz by you in your car and you say to yourself, "Oh yeah, it's that guy again..."

You start to worry when you don't see the cross-dressing, bearded guy in-a-tutu-and- bikini-top-who-has-made-a-statement-with-his-grocery-cart-and-cardboard-box-art/shelter on your way to work in the morning. Scarier yet, you know his name is name is actually Leslie.

You'll make dinner or bar plans around who's got the best margaritas.

You have a tough time deciding on one of Austin's eight 24-hour resaraunts (Katz', Kerbey Lane, Star Seeds, Magnolia Cafe, IHOP, Denny's, the Kettle, or Jim's).

You complain about their prices but still shop at Central Market for the scene.

You don't even think about getting good seats to the Longhorns football games.

You know the exact locations of three towing yards.

Your summer shoes are your Birks and your winter shoes are your Birks w/ socks.

Your entire wardrobe consists of: a black tank top, a GAP white T-shirt, second-hand Levi's, second-hand cut-off Levi's, overalls, Longhorns sweats, anything polyester from the 70's, a bikini, Tevas, Birkenstocks, and running shoes.

You often find yourself wondering why magazine editors insist that swimsuit season starts on Memorial Day when it's really the end of February or at the latest, the beginning of March.

You consider chips, salsa, Kerby Queso, and Shiner Bock beer a well balanced meal.

You find yourself making beaded necklaces to give away as Christmas gifts.

100 degrees for three straight months isn't unreasonable, 110 degrees is. And 90 degrees anywhere between May and September seems a little chilly.

you figure skin cancer is inevitable b/c it's so DAMN HOT even your sunscreen won't stay on.

When you go out, you make sure you've grabbed your water bottle before checking to see if you've got your wallet and keys.

You don't mind parking a mile away as long as it's in the shade.

Nobody's aware that Southwestern went out of style.

You ask yourself constantly if that's a cute guy or a butch girl. And you really don't care either way cuz it's fun to wonder.

You'd rather ride your bike than get in a car without air conditioning. At least on your bike, you're guaranteed a breeze regardless of traffic.

You see more Texas flags flying than American flags.

You spend so much time at MoJo's Coffee House, you finally start bringing in your own CD's for the staff to play.

Your professor decides in the middle of the Government lecture that now's as good of a time as ever to tell his class of 500 he's gay. Like you didn't know. Like you even care.

Cubicles are no longer referred to as "work spaces" but "way out funky left brain meditation depositories."

The food at the company holiday party is all vegan, organic, soy free, wheat free, dairy free...

That noontime odor in the breakroom reminds you of your trip to Caracas, but its only somebody's lunch.

You're in a band - several of them, in fact.

too funny. I saw Leslie the other day on the corner of 6th street-he has the best legs! I also saw a guy in drag while walking at townlake -I just looked at him and laughed-he was wearing a very short sequenced skirt and a halter top, lots of red lipstick. Nobody really cares-eveyone just kept jogging.
I love Kerbey lane-and yes there queso with a Shiner is a well balanced meal. One of the Drs. I work with is vegan so we are always having vegan cookies/deserts-they are actually very good. I do wear sandals year round, with socks in the winter of course!

You should go to the train tracks some time-it is creepy but everyone should do it at least once. BTW, is the donkey lady still around?

[lonestaradpi]

Originally posted by SATX*APhi
It MUST say something about a "chancla." Haha!

LOL! So true!!

[lifesaver]

Originally posted by aggieAXO
-he was wearing a very short sequenced skirt and a halter top, lots of red lipstick. Nobody really cares-eveyone just kept jogging.

That wasnt Leslie. That was probably my new roomate. His name is Anthony, lol.

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by lifesaver
That wasnt Leslie. That was probably my new roomate. His name is Anthony, lol.

tell Anthony he needs to shave his legs and his chest

[pirate00]

I wish I was back in Texas
The ocean's no place for a squirrel
I wish I was in Texas
The prettiest place in the world, oh no
I guess deep in my heart
I'll always be a Texas girl
I wanna go hoooooooome, home
Yo-di-le-di-o, yo-di-le-di-o, yo-di-le-di-o, yo-di-le-di, yo-di-le-di

I wanna wake up in Texas
I miss those wide open skies
I miss my twenty acres
Barbecues and pecan pies, oh why
When I'm so far from you Texas
All I can do is cry
Yo-di-le-di-o, yo-di-le-di-o, yo-di-le-di-o, yo-di-le-di, yo-di-le-di
I wanna go hoooooooome, I wanna go home.

from: Texas!
performed by Sandy the Squirrel

[Kevlar281]

Today marks the 169th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

[lifesaver]

Happy San Jacinto Day!!!

[SATX*APhi]

Only in Texas will you see something like this:

A BBQ pit welded onto the bumper of a pick up truck. Now THAT'S what I'm talkin about!

[Lindz928]

Just one more week until College Staiton and Robert Earl Keen!! WOO HOO!!!!!

[amandadyer]

Hello fellow Texans:

I wasn't sure where to put this, but this makes sense to me...

I'm a Delta Gamma alumna who lives in the Killeen area, and a few other DGs and I are interested in starting a Killeen Area Alumnae Panhellenic. Temple/Belton has had an Alumnae Panhellenic group for many years, but Killeen currently does not. We're planning to start small, with representatives from as many NPCs as possible who would be willing to write recommendations for young women in the area who are interested in recruitment. Right now we are trying to get the word out to greek women in the area and make some contacts. I'm not having much luck yet by calling the people I know, so I thought posting this on GC might be a good idea.

So, if you know of any greek women who live in the Killeen area (incl. Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Ft. Hood), could you please let them know what we are doing? Just PM me and I'll send you my contact information so that you can pass it on. Even if they don't want to help directly by writing recommendations, they might be able to put us in touch with other greek women. We would really like to get this going by next spring, in time for fall 2006 recruitment. We appreciate any help that you may be able to provide!

Fraternally,
Amanda Thompson Dyer
Delta Gamma-ZH, Texas State U.