From A Detroiter to Southern Brethren

[ebacon]

You guys know my story. I'm an Army brat that grew up in Bavaria and landed in Detroit.

Over the years there is one theme that keeps ringing through my head. It's community. The Bavarians are still working at it after 1000 years. I saw Detroit get wrecked in 20.

Take advantage of Southern Kindness as fast as you can. You guys are the closest thing America has to Bavarians.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zwq9RCeISY

[bobabode]

Bayern heiraten ihre Vettern?

[merrylander]

Been through Bavaria and a lot of the South and I am sitting here scratching my head.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Been through Bavaria and a lot of the South and I am sitting here scratching my head.

Me, too. Maybe the OP has an idealized view of our southern states? That's not to say there aren't pockets of civilization down there in Dixie (NOLA, Memphis, Atlanta) but almost everywhere that I went in southern germany I was treated with respect and civility. Even Frankfurt am Main was pretty cool once they realized that I was cheering the locals to win the World Cup against Italy.

[BlueStreak]

Yeah, I don't get it either. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of nice folks down here.

But, comparing my hometown in Ohio to here or just about anywhere I've been, I really don't see much difference. People is people, here, there or wherever. Well, 'cept for LA, but that's a different planet.

Dave

[bobabode]

Good thing I live in the OC, eh Dave?

[BlueStreak]

Reminds me of a song...........

"Truckin got my chips cashed in. keep truckin, like the do-dah man
Together, more or less in line, just keep truckin on.

Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on main street.
Chicago, New York, Detroit and it's all on the same street.
Your typical city involved in a typical daydream
Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings.

Dallas, got a soft machine; houston, too close to New Orleans;
New Yorks got the ways and means; but just wont let you be, oh no.

Most of the cast that you meet on the streets speak of true love,
Most of the time they're sittin and cryin at home.
One of these days they know they better get goin
Out of the door and down on the streets all alone.

Truckin, like the do-dah man. once told me youve got to play your hand
Sometimes your cards aint worth a dime, if you don't layem down,

Sometimes the lights all shinin on me;
Other times I can barely see.
Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it's been.

What in the world ever became of sweet jane?
She lost her sparkle, you know she isn't the same
Livin on reds, vitamin c, and cocaine,
All a friend can say is aint it a shame?

Truckin, up to Buffalo. been thinkin, you got to mellow slow
Takes time, you pick a place to go, and just keep truckin on.

Sittin and starin out of the hotel window.
Got a tip they're gonna kick the door in again
Id like to get some sleep before I travel,
But if you got a warrant, I guess you're gonna come in.

Busted, down on Bourbon Street, set up, like a bowlin pin.
Knocked down, it gets to wearin thin. they just wont let you be, oh no.

You're sick of hangin around and you'd like to travel;
Get tired of travelin and you want to settle down.
I guess they can't revoke your soul for tryin,
Get out of the door and light out and look all around.

Sometimes the lights all shinin on me;
Other times I can barely see.
Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it's been.

Truckin, Im a goin home. whoa whoa baby, back where I belong,
Back home, sit down and patch my bones, and get back truckin on.
Hey now get back truckin home."

Just Beautiful, Man...........

Dave

[Dondilion]

All type of crap gets idealised in music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDE7ghRhfzo

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

All type of crap gets idealised in music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDE7ghRhfzo

You hate Tony Bennett?

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by bobabode

You hate Tony Bennett?

No!

Because of him I learn not to associate San Francisco with earthquakes.

Here is something from the archives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqi0kN9wXac