Posted by TerryS (24.24.79.72) on May 21, 2001 at 14:11:11:
> Things a True Southerner Knows:
>
> 1. The difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit.
>
> 2. Pretty much how many fish make up a mess.
>
> 3. That "gimme sugar" don't mean pass the sugar.
>
> 4. When somebody's "fixin" to do something, it won't be
long.
>
> 5. The difference between Yankee's and damn Yankee's.
>
> 6. How good a cold grape Nehi and cheese crackers are at a
country store.
>
> 7. Knows what, "Well I Suwannee !!" means.
>
> 8. Ain't nobody's biscuits like Grandma's biscuits !!
>
> 9. A good dog is worth its weight in gold.
>
> 10. Real gravy don't come from the store.
>
> 11. When "by and by" is.
>
> 12. The difference between "pert' near" and "a right far
piece".
>
> 13. The differences between a redneck, a good ol' boy, and
trailer trash.
>
> 14. Never to go snipe hunting twice.
>
> 15. At one point learned what happens when you swallow
tobacco juice.
>
> 16. Never to assume that the other car with the flashing
turn signal is
> actually going to make a turn.
>
> 17. You should never loan your tools, pick-up, or gun to
nobody.
>
> 18. A belt serves a greater purpose than holding Daddy's
pants up.
>
> 19. Rocking chairs and swings are guaranteed stress
relievers.
>
> 20. Rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are
history
> lessons.