I really , really hate Texas at the moment.

[Ray.Hood]

Sorry Tx lovers, but being stationed here really sucks. You have to drive at least 30 mins to find anything decent to do.I needed to rant and I am sorry that you guys had to hear this. I've traveled all over this country and this might possibly be the worst state I've ever been in. I raelly need to go smoke right now, calm down a little. I do apologize for my state.

[brad]

Thanks for the great endorsement of Texas. We love you too.



Brad

[thombrogan]

I've been told that Texas is it's own nation.

Sorry it's not your favorite one.

-Thom Brogan <a href="http://www.tntbrogan.com" target="_blank">Pictures</a> of our daughter, Cynthia

[Ray.Hood]

Don't worry guys, I'm just stressing myself out . I did not mean to bad-mouth your state.
It is not what I am accustomed to. Since I am from the south, I guess that I expected something different is all.It's all good
though. Thanks guys.

[CKE]

Try to make the best of a bad situation. Will you be stationed there long??? Take Care<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

One day at a Time....I WILL BEAT THIS!!!

[dialex]

Would you switch places with me? I'm not in Texas <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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[Ray.Hood]

Not if I can help it! I'm in the process
of putting in for a re-assignment to Savannah, GA. I hope it works. We have Family in FL and SC. Spent 4 yrs there.
Bought my first good knife there, and met my wife. Dialex, I would switch with you if I could. We've been here since Jan 04.
going 2 SeaWorld next week, Woo-Hoo!

[BigDog96]

Relax , take a deep breath , take your wonderful wife to dinner , whistle Dixie , dance naked in the living room , eat a big bowl of ice cream , watch the sunset holding hands , kiss a baby , watch Mayberry RFD reruns , rent Gone With the Wind , just don't make a permanent solution to a temporary proplem . Buddy was buried today , blew his brains out , he was living outside of Atlanta , missed home , never will forgive him .

[HoB]

Even though the weather in Mass. is pretty good today....what would I give to be at the beach in Corpus Christi right now! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[thombrogan]

Ray Hood,

Not even having been to Romania nor spending 24 contiguous hours sober the one time I was in Texas, I'd still choose Tejas over most everywhere outside of the USA. Socialism tends to ravage people and the places they inhabit. Nicolai Ceausescu and his pals left a mess that will take decades to clean up (both literal pollution and figurative corruption).

Sure, the place has a vibrant history (anyone remember Radhu and Vlad Tepes: The Ottoman Empire's answer to &quot;The Bobsey Twins&quot;?); sure, it's on the cross-roads of several cultures; sure, Romania has both the Transylvanian Alps and the Carpathian mountains; but it doesn't have the USA's Constitution (document <i>or </i> boat) or the USA's means to enforce said Constitution (document). And I'm not sure that many bars in Romania sell decent Long Islands or margaritas.

Could you really live without the freedoms and hooch in the USA just to escape Tejas? You're much braver than me.

-Thom Brogan <a href="http://www.tntbrogan.com" target="_blank">Pictures</a> of our daughter, Cynthia

Dear BigDog96, I also lost a friend to suicide. I will never forgive him either.
I'm sorry, I don't even get depressed anymore
guys. It's not worth it. Thanks Dialex, that means a lot. This just is not home, ya know?
Youse guys have a good night and I will prolly talk at ya in da mornin. Later guys and gals.

[dialex]

Very well put Thom. To be honest, I don't complain, I am pretty happy here and I consider myself a rich man in many aspects, but that's not the merit of our social system, unfortunately <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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[KBR]

Ray, I'm sure that you could find somethin' interesting to do here in the Lone Star state. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Don't give up hope, okay? Good luck.

HoB, I highly agree with you that Corpus is great to visit because of the beaches/waterfront, however the frickin' humidity down here is something else. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...

[Mr Blonde]

If Romania isn't your cup of tea, then Holland is an option. I'll trade places to live in Texas.

Wouter

Spyderco photos and reviews at: <a href= http://www.geocities.com/mrblonde50>Mr Blonde’s Blog</a>

[dyad]

Ray, What I like about Texas is &quot; King of the Hill &quot;.
Last episode Bobby wants a gun rack on his bycycle !!! Yee hah...an all round American kid.
Never give up buddy.
dyad


Dyad

[thombrogan]

I've had chili in Texas and I'll admit that I wasn't impressed. Sure it was good, but it was, well, chili. Was at a restaurant, though. Maybe homemade chili is better?

Dialex,

If you ever move to the United States, we'd be glad to have you. After all, immigration is the sincerest form of flattery.

-Thom Brogan <a href="http://www.tntbrogan.com" target="_blank">Pictures</a> of our daughter, Cynthia

[Ray.Hood]

Mornin all. Homemade chili is definitely better. Try the recipe for white chicken chili. Hey, my wife is Italian, I am blessed.
Hey, we are going to SeaWorld next week. That should be fun. As for giving up? I've been thru too much to give up anything. Rock on Spydie-lovers!

[dialex]

He, he, that was sweet, Thom. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I think I could fit the American way - always been crazy about hamburgers and peanut butter <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Actually, I've been considering crossing the big pond, but the kids are too small for now. Maybe in a couple years.
But what really drags me down is that they say America is on war nowadays and I really wouldn't jeopardize my familly <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Although you guys seem pretty relaxed, so perhaps there's mostly the sensational the reporters are always after.

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[voxnaes]

Year, or you could trade with me. You get Denmark, 3 children and one on the way (come April), a wife, house by the Fjord and a boat. I could drive Marios Truck and skin Eel&#180;s at Java&#180;s ranch.....<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Vox.

[thombrogan]

Ray,

Maybe Denmark would work for you. And you'll get four children if you wait a few more months.

-Thom Brogan <a href="http://www.tntbrogan.com" target="_blank">Pictures</a> of our daughter, Cynthia

[Ray.Hood]

Whoa, hey slow down there. I'm 30 and a grandfather. Wife's previous marriage.
I could do Denmark, Venice, Paris (not TX)
England, Australia, who knows?I look forward to this forum every day.Maybe a spot in Belgium, working for NATO will open up.

[Rex G]

Texas is indeed big. For a European perspective, Texas is about the size of France. There are huge metropolitan areas within Texas, and from the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, or the Houston metro area, it can take over an hour of driving to find a quiet, peaceful place, and then only if one proceeds in the right direction, as major freeway corridors may be heavily developed for amazingly long distances, such as the I-35 corridor from San Antonio northward. Looking at the bright side, the knife laws are very friendly, compared to most states, as are the laws on rifles and shotguns. There is no state income tax! I hope to convince my wife to a move to a more rural area when we are both retired; she is a city girl but does like dogs and horses, and I want to build a shooting bench and a berm for a safe backstop.