CastletonSnob Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Does the south have any redeeming qualities besides food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Speaking as a southerner (as most consider me) there's more than just redneck accents, dirt roads, and good food. The culture is pretty laid back for the most part, unless you're different. People sit out on their porch all the time typically drinking lemonade and yuking it up with some friends or family. Others get out and play ball on a dirt court/field. Sure, there's a lot of old time racism. A lot of people don't know who won the civil war. Or don't acknowledge it. But it's mostly simple people, living simple lives. At least where I come from it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality vs Adventure Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I hear Antartica is very cold. I don't even know who's flag is on it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycrab Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Reality vs Adventure said: I hear Antartica is very cold. I don't even know who's flag is on it anymore. Under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty the whole continent is designated a nature and scientific reserve. There is no government and no nation is allowed to own any land there. There are no military bases or permanent human population. Reality vs Adventure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 There are some permanent settlements, but the scientists that go there usually don't stay more than 6 months. They collect their research for whatever it is they're wanting or needing, and then they return to wherever it is that their lab/office is to work up their research until a possible return is required. I'm a winter baby, and my body can't handle heat that gets much more than 70° (21.1° C) or I pass out. Despite that, Antarctica is too damn cold for me. Fuck the penguins, I'm staying home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 So how far south are we talking? The southern part of the United States? South America or the South Pole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 For this conversation, I think the main focus is the American south. I miss the days when I could fill a jar with lemonade, and sit out on the porch swing just watching the world go by. That was truly peaceful. If I had the money, I would have a cabin built way back in the woods so that I could enjoy that once more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/25/2022 at 10:15 AM, The Blackangel said: For this conversation, I think the main focus is the American south. I miss the days when I could fill a jar with lemonade, and sit out on the porch swing just watching the world go by. That was truly peaceful. If I had the money, I would have a cabin built way back in the woods so that I could enjoy that once more. Oh okay lol. I heard @Reality vs Adventure mention Antartica so I wasn't sure - I used to like going to Atlanta in the winter but it's an extremely dangerous place nowadays. One of my long-time friends died in a drive-by shooting recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
