tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post7606749382978709210..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: For lotta joyStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-36158277895985743252012-05-30T16:22:15.124-04:002012-05-30T16:22:15.124-04:00Lotta joy: mine is actually "hillbilly" ...Lotta joy: mine is actually "hillbilly" as well and I had to alter it alot to get that Georgia sound.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967355941603195101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-88525800282270667612012-05-30T11:12:44.518-04:002012-05-30T11:12:44.518-04:00That's too bad, AJ. Mine works perfectly well ...That's too bad, AJ. Mine works perfectly well without power. It's nice to have the instant spark but a good old wooden match still lights it. Thanks, and don't be a stranger...Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-88338148012436736092012-05-30T10:01:46.567-04:002012-05-30T10:01:46.567-04:00Some gas stoves cannot be lit if there is no power...Some gas stoves cannot be lit if there is no power, even with matches. The gas is shut down by a safety interlock. Stupid feature and I would not have purchased my current stove if I had know about it.<br /><br />AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-59060003934696069282012-05-29T17:26:47.063-04:002012-05-29T17:26:47.063-04:00Thank you Matt. My 'southern' accent is t...Thank you Matt. My 'southern' accent is thick as syrup but is actually 'hillbilly'. Which makes me lose about 10 IQ points when I open my mouth to a northerner and mention my love for 'dawgs'.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-64996191280589998802012-05-29T17:24:18.743-04:002012-05-29T17:24:18.743-04:00As you said, everyone here seems to be transplants...As you said, everyone here seems to be transplants and I know of no true Floridian. It seems everyone is from Massachusetts and has ATTITUDE. I'm just pure country and maybe it shows.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3484035129031628792012-05-29T15:35:13.760-04:002012-05-29T15:35:13.760-04:00Craig, actually I keep fifty-five gallons, treated...Craig, actually I keep fifty-five gallons, treated, in a barrel behind my home - don't tell anyone, for my generator. Good point, I should have remembered to mention it. But then again I said such many times on this blog over the last few months. Thanks, I'm glad we weathered it too. Take care, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-79977478720655494252012-05-29T15:25:39.193-04:002012-05-29T15:25:39.193-04:00Good list. I would add at least ten gallons of gas...Good list. I would add at least ten gallons of gas treated with Sta-Bil for vehicles, in addition to the genny's fuel supply. Phyllis is spot on with the baby wipes and garbage tips. Glad y'all weathered the storm okay!Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-16201870018685910152012-05-29T14:23:02.280-04:002012-05-29T14:23:02.280-04:00Great idea...thanks, Phyllis.Great idea...thanks, Phyllis.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-58663856804952206032012-05-29T14:22:45.637-04:002012-05-29T14:22:45.637-04:00Thank you, Corey. We are fine. I'll send the r...Thank you, Corey. We are fine. I'll send the rain (me, all focused and twitching)your way. As in your area we've been under a drought for the last six or so years. We understand the need of rain and broken grass. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-41361909794572455772012-05-29T14:20:55.209-04:002012-05-29T14:20:55.209-04:00Shucks. Thanks, Matt, but really, I'm not alwa...Shucks. Thanks, Matt, but really, I'm not always right. Nice of you to say.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-31655653343546368802012-05-29T13:38:29.495-04:002012-05-29T13:38:29.495-04:00Don't forget the baby wipes ... When you are t...Don't forget the baby wipes ... When you are trying to conserve water, they come in mighty handy for washing dirty hands and faces! I also have a supply of those little doggie poo-poo plastic bags to scrape in any left over food from dishes. Keeps the garbage from smelling. Also solar powered patio lights make fantastic flashlights and night lights in a pinch.Phyllis (N/W Jersey)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-46906907534376769422012-05-29T13:35:11.583-04:002012-05-29T13:35:11.583-04:00Glad you are ok Stephen please send the rain to so...Glad you are ok Stephen please send the rain to southern Illinois. Not saying its dry but when i step on grass it breaksCoreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-46276440892816444952012-05-29T13:30:11.374-04:002012-05-29T13:30:11.374-04:00When I moved to Naples, I was, for the longest tim...When I moved to Naples, I was, for the longest time, being asked where I was from. My southern accent seemed to confound and cause them (the transplants) an endless amount of amusement. It seemed to me that most of those asking were from the northeast part of the country. Mass, New York, New Jersey etc. Although condescending in nature, I thought it was in part amusing, because I always had the last laugh.<br /><br />I would answer, with some additional emphasis on the accent (think Georgia Royal Southern), that "I'm from the south which was north of here." I'd stand there just for a second, just long enough to see that look of confusion on their faces, then I'd turn my back and simply walk off. <br /><br />It was always my impression that it was the northerners that had the pecking order affliction. <br /><br />Stephen's right (as usual). Proper manners and salutations are the ticket.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967355941603195101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-33916230939321781142012-05-29T13:12:06.677-04:002012-05-29T13:12:06.677-04:00Sweet Lady, don't worry as you'll make fri...Sweet Lady, don't worry as you'll make friends soon. We Southerns are a quiet lot, and reserved. We appreciate good manners. Just smile, give the proper salutations and before you know it you'll be invited over for coffee and cake. Otherwise your neighbors are probably transplants too. Sweet tea is the table wine of South, so have a gallon chilled and standing by for the odd visit. Always offer those true Southern folk a bite to eat or ask them to dinner. They will probably gently refuse, but back to those proper manners. I'm proud and honored to be your friend. Never hesitate to yell if you need help. God bless.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37736198896986149512012-05-29T13:01:17.648-04:002012-05-29T13:01:17.648-04:00Stephen, the difference in people in Florida from ...Stephen, the difference in people in Florida from the Hoosiers has truly been a shock. Everyone here seems to have a pecking order as if they're still in high school. So wouldn't you know it, the ONE GOOD FRIEND I've found is way on the other coastline!! But you're worth gold, dear friend.<br /><br />I was wondering about the water and KNEW those plastic bottles weren't there for the long haul.<br /><br />The book will be MINE in about two weeks!!! The radios will be ours TODAY! (We'd never even thought of them)<br /><br />My husband was a firefighter back home and the department always checked on our well being even after he retired. Here? We ARE on our own!lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.com