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PrintableButterscotchPimp said: Poiple said: Ouch. So you hate the south because you're black--why? Do you think southerners hate people who are black? Let's put it this way. Even today in 2010, there are areas down there that let's just say a black man shouldn't get a blown tire or he's in for some shit. I don't like the Southern accent. And i'll be honest. I'm a city boy. Most of the Southern cities are just too damned slow paced for me. Atlanta bores the crap out of me. As does Houston and Dallas. Well, I'm sorry you feel that way. I think it's unfair that one of the reasons you hate the south is because of many folks' accent, and sounds like you believe or have created many of your own unfair generalities about the south, but to each his own. I have lived in the south all my life, but I've been told by people who don't live in the south that I don't really have a "southern" accent (I think I do, though not a heavy one). | |
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TD3 said: meow85 said: I've been toying with the idea of visiting the southern US for a while. Now I've finally got a job that isn't complete balls travel is no longer a pipe dream.
I'm curious because it's a part of the U,S. I've never visited. Never even been remotely near unless you count Miami, and I wouldn't. 
Why? It just seems so foreign and alien compared to where I live. Laugh if you want, but those of you who have been to or know anything about Vancouver, Canada might understand what I'm getting at. So -what cities/towns/states are worth a look? I know jack shit about pretty well any place in the South except that, if Futurama is to be believed, Atlanta will one day be under water. Meow do you want to fly in a see one particular city? Or, do you wanna fly to a city and the see the region, via car, bus tour, and in some instances train?. For example: Memphis to New Orleans. You could start in Memphis ( highway 61) which can take you all the way to New Orleans. Stopping (depending on what you want to see, time constraints etc...) in Clarksdale, Mississippi (home of the blues), to Natchez Miss (Old plantations & mansions), Jackson Miss, then on to New Orleans. You could do the same from Charlotte to Savannah trip or go New Orleans use it as your base and strike out to surrounding region....taking side trips to Jackson/Natchez. If you can kinda figure how you want to work it, let me know and I can offer you some suggestions. ===== [Edited 3/31/10 9:14am] I don't have a license so driving is scratched off right away as an option, unless I decided to travel with someone who drives. How the Greyhound down there?  "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: I don't have a license so driving is scratched off right away as an option, unless I decided to travel with someone who drives. How the Greyhound down there? *shudders*  | |
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meow85 said: I've been toying with the idea of visiting the southern US for a while. Now I've finally got a job that isn't complete balls travel is no longer a pipe dream.
I'm curious because it's a part of the U,S. I've never visited. Never even been remotely near unless you count Miami, and I wouldn't.
Why? It just seems so foreign and alien compared to where I live. Laugh if you want, but those of you who have been to or know anything about Vancouver, Canada might understand what I'm getting at. So -what cities/towns/states are worth a look? I know jack shit about pretty well any place in the South except that, if Futurama is to be believed, Atlanta will one day be under water. Well, I will suggest a place as far south as you can get which is full of odd characters, artists, and misplaced foreigners, although I haven't lived there in many years--Key West, Florida. It was quite a town when I lived there in the 80s and I hear it still is! Island mentality, beaches, sailing, etc.(Only 90 miles from Cuba and a helluva history). | |
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meow85 said: I've been toying with the idea of visiting the southern US for a while. Now I've finally got a job that isn't complete balls travel is no longer a pipe dream.
I'm curious because it's a part of the U,S. I've never visited. Never even been remotely near unless you count Miami, and I wouldn't.
Why? It just seems so foreign and alien compared to where I live. Laugh if you want, but those of you who have been to or know anything about Vancouver, Canada might understand what I'm getting at. So -what cities/towns/states are worth a look? I know jack shit about pretty well any place in the South except that, if Futurama is to be believed, Atlanta will one day be under water. New Orleans Atlanta Orlando Miami Houston | |
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ButterscotchPimp said: Poiple said: Ouch. So you hate the south because you're black--why? Do you think southerners hate people who are black? Let's put it this way. Even today in 2010, there are areas down there that let's just say a black man shouldn't get a blown tire or he's in for some shit. I don't like the Southern accent. And i'll be honest. I'm a city boy. Most of the Southern cities are just too damned slow paced for me. Atlanta bores the crap out of me. As does Houston and Dallas. You do NOT go to New Orleans for a long-term place to live. You go to New Orleans for a place to party on a Friday & Saturday Night. Trust me. I'm black and I'm from Louisiana.  | |
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Washington DC! (Hey, Virginia seceded and Maryland wasn't all that pro-Union so I consider DC the south.) To be honest, I have no desire to go to the south (unless it's the southwest). I went to New Orleans in 1998 but haven't been there post-Katrina so I don't know how it is now. The worst wedding I've ever been to in my life was just outside of Atlanta. I know I'm making sweeping generalizations, but red states? Umm, no thanks. I'll stick to the north. The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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Tampa (I'm deadly serious) Austin Texas Atlanta has a lot to see Miami & Ft. Lauderdale and one of my favorites, Key West | |
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if you wanna come south, I don't see the point of visiting the metro areas people keep recommending...
I mean, you could travel anywhere to visit a major city, right??? Atlanta is hardly a shining example of southern hospitality and charm... New Orleans is great, but a world all it's own in many ways.... anything below Jacksonville, Florida can't really be considered 'southern'... Helen, Georgia has a wonderful Oktoberfest celebration...and is a beautiful lil' town.... the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina & Tennesssee are breathtaking in the fall...and beautiful year 'round... the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia offer history, beaches, wildlife and unique culture... the Gullah are scattered throughout the "lowcountry" of South Carolina and Georgia...their history, language and way of life, even in modern times, is amazing... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gullah the Ichetucknee River/Ichetucknee Springs in north Florida are great...the water is around 72 degrees year round...and crystal clear...you can raft or tube down the river...it's one of the most relaxing things I've ever done... the Okeefenokee Swamp at the Georgia-Florida border is something everybody should see atleast once...again, wildlife, history and local culture make it a very interesting place... you aren't gonna get any idea what southern life or culutre is like by visitng a major southern city...stay off the beaten path just a lil' bit... | |
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TonyVanDam said: ButterscotchPimp said: Let's put it this way. Even today in 2010, there are areas down there that let's just say a black man shouldn't get a blown tire or he's in for some shit. I don't like the Southern accent. And i'll be honest. I'm a city boy. Most of the Southern cities are just too damned slow paced for me. Atlanta bores the crap out of me. As does Houston and Dallas. You do NOT go to New Orleans for a long-term place to live. You go to New Orleans for a place to party on a Friday & Saturday Night. Trust me. I'm black and I'm from Louisiana. I know it's rough down there post-Katrina. I've got friends down there, and it's no joke. Wait a minute. Did someone tell someone to intentionally go to ORLANDO? that place is HORRIBLE. and i don't think you can call Florida "the South". http://www.facebook.com/p...111?ref=ts
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LOL I've been to a lot of these places.
Tampa-nothing exciting, beach alright. Miami-traffic hella scary (and I'm from NYC  and have driven in Chicago ), nothing exciting except if you are driving then you basically fear for your life and piss your pants trying to get the hell away
Most of Florida-very bright and gaudy with horrible traffic and nothing exciting Myrtle Beach SC-nice beach, enjoyed the aquarium and Ripley's museum, relaxing, if you like bikes, go during Bike Week Atlanta GA-6 lanes of traffic and still horrible  , enjoyed historical places-Gone With The Wind museum, resting place of Dr Martin Luther King, Presidential museums, Gladys' (as in Gladys Knight) Chicken and Waffles, definitely party town at night
North Carolina-nothing hella exciting, beaches are nice Virginia-Busch Gardens-fun for kids, Virginia Beach-nice beach, seafood is really good I can't think of any reason to go to W VA, TN, AL, MS There are some nice historical musuems to visit if you are into the history of the Civil War and all, but basically the South is like one big blah of blah with some blah thrown in. If you like beaches then head to the coast. I would probably do that more than anything. I like Virginia the best, but then again as a yankee I try to stay as close to the Mason Dixon line as I can get. As a native NYer I am also jaded LOL, you just can't beat the food and atmosphere. NY is like having the whole world in 1 little space. | |
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thejason said: if you wanna come south, I don't see the point of visiting the metro areas people keep recommending...
I mean, you could travel anywhere to visit a major city, right??? Atlanta is hardly a shining example of southern hospitality and charm... New Orleans is great, but a world all it's own in many ways.... anything below Jacksonville, Florida can't really be considered 'southern'... So very true. It's common knowledge the further south you get in Florida the less southern it gets. | |
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BklynBabe said: but basically the South is like one big blah of blah with some blah thrown in.
that's some stupid, dismissive shit right there but pretty typical of the way folks like to generalize around here...  | |
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BklynBabe said: LOL I've been to a lot of these places.
Tampa-nothing exciting, beach alright. Miami-traffic hella scary (and I'm from NYC and have driven in Chicago ), nothing exciting except if you are driving then you basically fear for your life and piss your pants trying to get the hell away
Most of Florida-very bright and gaudy with horrible traffic and nothing exciting Myrtle Beach SC-nice beach, enjoyed the aquarium and Ripley's museum, relaxing, if you like bikes, go during Bike Week Atlanta GA-6 lanes of traffic and still horrible , enjoyed historical places-Gone With The Wind museum, resting place of Dr Martin Luther King, Presidential museums, Gladys' (as in Gladys Knight) Chicken and Waffles, definitely party town at night
North Carolina-nothing hella exciting, beaches are nice Virginia-Busch Gardens-fun for kids, Virginia Beach-nice beach, seafood is really good I can't think of any reason to go to W VA, TN, AL, MS There are some nice historical musuems to visit if you are into the history of the Civil War and all, but basically the South is like one big blah of blah with some blah thrown in. If you like beaches then head to the coast. I would probably do that more than anything. I like Virginia the best, but then again as a yankee I try to stay as close to the Mason Dixon line as I can get. As a native NYer I am also jaded LOL, you just can't beat the food and atmosphere. NY is like having the whole world in 1 little space. Where in Miami are you driving?
I've driven Miami several times (Kent, South Beach, all the way down to homestead), and thought it was kind of tame. Tampa's is worse in places. | |
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thejason said: BklynBabe said: but basically the South is like one big blah of blah with some blah thrown in.
that's some stupid, dismissive shit right there but pretty typical of the way folks like to generalize around here...  | |
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thejason said: BklynBabe said: but basically the South is like one big blah of blah with some blah thrown in.
that's some stupid, dismissive shit right there but pretty typical of the way folks like to generalize around here... Well I live in the South so I'm speaking from my personal experience. It's blah. You don't really have to like my opinion about how I feel about the part of the country I fucking reside in. It's no New York City. Thanks and have a great day! | |
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BklynBabe said: thejason said: that's some stupid, dismissive shit right there but pretty typical of the way folks like to generalize around here... Well I live in the South so I'm speaking from my personal experience. It's blah. You don't really have to like my opinion about how I feel about the part of the country I fucking reside in. It's no New York City. Thanks and have a great day! take the great day you offered me and keep it for yourself...you obviously need it...  | |
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thejason said: BklynBabe said: Well I live in the South so I'm speaking from my personal experience. It's blah. You don't really have to like my opinion about how I feel about the part of the country I fucking reside in. It's no New York City. Thanks and have a great day! take the great day you offered me and keep it for yourself...you obviously need it... damn | |
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thejason said: BklynBabe said: Well I live in the South so I'm speaking from my personal experience. It's blah. You don't really have to like my opinion about how I feel about the part of the country I fucking reside in. It's no New York City. Thanks and have a great day! take the great day you offered me and keep it for yourself...you obviously need it... I will then, goodness knows I don't have enough great days to hand out all willy nilly and shit...and it's not like I can run up to Juniors for some great cheesecake to make me feel better either.  | |
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TheVoid said: Where in Miami are you driving?
I've driven Miami several times (Kent, South Beach, all the way down to homestead), and thought it was kind of tame. Tampa's is worse in places. 95! Tampa was a bit funky too, but that 95 stretch to miami is like "oh shit" And I drove throughout that whole state in 1 weekend! Hit Tampa, Miami, and Orlando LOL.
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BklynBabe said: thejason said: take the great day you offered me and keep it for yourself...you obviously need it... I will then, goodness knows I don't have enough great days to hand out all willy nilly and shit...and it's not like I can run up to Juniors for some great cheesecake to make me feel better either. c'mon...lets be friends...I know a bakery where the cheesecake is pretty damn good...maybe not New York good...but certainly not blah...  | |
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thejason said: BklynBabe said: I will then, goodness knows I don't have enough great days to hand out all willy nilly and shit...and it's not like I can run up to Juniors for some great cheesecake to make me feel better either. c'mon...lets be friends...I know a bakery where the cheesecake is pretty damn good...maybe not New York good...but certainly not blah... buy cheesecake, and they will come!
Truly I've been in the South for years. It's meantto be blah. Obviously it has some good qualities or I wouldn't stay. I went home to NY once and some chick made me buy her a pizza and drive it all the way back! Not too many places can step to NY in terms of excitment, entertainment, food, etc. Oh yeah when somone asks about up North travel, and I give them info about Boston, NY, PA, Chicago, MN, and SD....it's because I've lived or traveled up around there too. I speak what I know. | |
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BklynBabe said: thejason said: c'mon...lets be friends...I know a bakery where the cheesecake is pretty damn good...maybe not New York good...but certainly not blah... buy cheesecake, and they will come!
Truly I've been in the South for years. It's meantto be blah. Obviously it has some good qualities or I wouldn't stay. I went home to NY once and some chick made me buy her a pizza and drive it all the way back! Not too many places can step to NY in terms of excitment, entertainment, food, etc. Oh yeah when somone asks about up North travel, and I give them info about Boston, NY, PA, Chicago, MN, and SD....it's because I've lived or traveled up around there too. I speak what I know. why are you stuck on comparing an entire region of the country to one city? I dont think you'll find anyone who doubts the positive attributes of NYC...but to say that the south as a whole is blah is dismissive as hell...that's like me saying the shitty experience I had on the L train makes Chicago a shitty place... there are places and things you'll see down south that will astound you, things that are far removed from blah...things you'll never see in a metro area...even NYC... look, if you'll agree to quit saying blah...I'll agree to quit wiping my ass with a vintage Brooklyn Dodgers jersey.... | |
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er....Chicago is a shitty place....  lovely waterfront areas though
If the South had so much to do, why are we both on the internetz squabbling...and it's a beautiful day out too! 
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BklynBabe said: I'm sorry that my home city shits all over an entire geographical region....okay? PAX!!! oh shut the fuck up and choke on some of your shitty city cheesecake...
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