The *actual* poll of Where are you From/Living

Blade · 10-22-2014, 07:41 PM

Sticking with the poll, I was born in the south west. Have spent most of my life in the south atlantic

theoddz · 10-25-2014, 08:44 AM

I was born in Florida, then adopted at 3 months and taken to Savannah, Georgia, where I was raised, so I consider myself a "native Savannian". The area South of the North Carolina outter banks, along the coast and all the way to the beaches of the Georgia/Florida state line is frequently referred to as the Southern "Lowcountry", and we have our own distinctive culture and unique Southern drawl (particularly those from the Charleston and Savannah areas). I should say that neither of my parents (adopted) are from the South. My father (second generation Chinese) was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and my mother (second generation Swedish) is from the Mississippi River area in southwestern Illinois. They met and married while both were in college at the University of Illinois (Champagne/Urbana). From what I have learned from the non-identifying information about my birth parents, my blood lineage comes from southeast Georgia (again, the "lowcountry") and is of Irish/Native American blood.

I left Savannah when I joined the military and only went back to live in Savannah briefly, after I was discharged. I've lived all over the country, during my lifetime, from Florida (Jax) to Maine, Louisiana (northern), Iowa/Illinois, both southern and northern California and now Nevada. Still, my heartstrings are attached to Savannah and if it were not for the heat, humidity and bugs, I would want to go back. I miss the South, but I can't seem to reconcile myself to living with all of those things. I'll always be a Southern Boy at heart, tho.

The wife and I are pondering the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Montana, etc.), now that we are both retired. I think a road trip may be in order for us to explore that soon.

~Theo~

CherylNYC · 10-27-2014, 08:12 PM

I was born in Connecticut, but we returned to NYC, my father's place of origin, immediately thereafter. My mother was from Albany, NY. My family moved around a great deal during my early years but kept circling back to NYC. We landed in a L.I. suburb of NYC where I stayed until I left for greener pastures in NYC as a young teenager. I signed the lease on my first NYC apartment at 17, so I think I have a right to call myself a native New Yorker.

imperfect_cupcake · 10-30-2014, 02:43 AM

You are trouble, mrs....

Sweet Bliss · 10-30-2014, 06:51 AM

Born in New Mexico. It was hard to find steady work for my Dad so we traveled to where the work was.

After the divorce my new Dad was military so we followed him to Spain. My most socially forming years were spent in Europe. Which is why I think I don't fit in.

So at twelve came back to US. Hated coming back here. France will always be home for me. ALWAYS and forever.

Spent 20 more years in NM. Whining the whole time. Spent 8 in Hawaii. But still I feel displaced. No one gets me. Even my college professor mentioned I was European based on how I play cards.... how funny is that!?!?

My gypsy blood is strong. Suits my peasant genes perfect.

DapperButch · 10-31-2014, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Rex

Please let me know when Babs gets all "Girl Huffy".

And...

I would pay more than a dollar, US or CA to get her and Syr in the same room for an hour.

Dapper?

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Tuff Stuff · 07-30-2015, 10:33 PM

California raised..cities,towns.desert,in the hood,on the rez,in the sticks ect.

View Poll Results: Please follow Instructions in OP...
US - Alaska	0	0%
US - Pacifc – Wa, Or, Ca	22	16.67%
US - Mountain – MT, Id, WY	1	0.76%
US - West central – Nd, Sd, Ne, Ks, Mo, Ia, Mn	10	7.58%
US - Great Lakes – Wi, Mi, Il, In, Oh, Mi	13	9.85%
US - South West – NV, UT, Co, AZ, NM, Tx	12	9.09%
US - West South – OK, Ar, La	4	3.03%
US - Middle South – Ky, Tn, Ms Al	6	4.55%
US - South Atlantic – Wv, Va, Nc, Sc, Ga, Fl	16	12.12%
US - East Coast – Nh, Me, Ma, Nh, Vt, Ri, Ct, Ny, Nj, Pa, De, Md, Dc	21	15.91%
Pacific Islands/Hawaii (US)	2	1.52%
Caribbean/Central America/Mexico	1	0.76%
Philippines/Micronesia	0	0%
South America	0	0%
Canada East	7	5.30%
Canada West	5	3.79%
UK/Ireland	7	5.30%
Continental and Northern Europe	0	0%
North Africa	0	0%
South Africa	1	0.76%
Middle East/West Asia	0	0%
East Asia	1	0.76%
SE Asia	0	0%
India/Packistan	0	0%
Australia/NZ	3	2.27%
Other - please state region not listed	0	0%
Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2014, 07:41 PM	#1
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,413 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Sticking with the poll, I was born in the south west. Have spent most of my life in the south atlantic __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

10-27-2014, 08:12 PM	#3
CherylNYC Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: I'm a woman. Behave accordingly. Relationship Status: Single, not looking. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 1,467 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,474 Thanked 7,111 Times in 1,205 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I was born in Connecticut, but we returned to NYC, my father's place of origin, immediately thereafter. My mother was from Albany, NY. My family moved around a great deal during my early years but kept circling back to NYC. We landed in a L.I. suburb of NYC where I stayed until I left for greener pastures in NYC as a young teenager. I signed the lease on my first NYC apartment at 17, so I think I have a right to call myself a native New Yorker. __________________ Cheryl

07-30-2015, 10:33 PM	#7
Tuff Stuff Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Woman Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Married Join Date: May 2013 Location: California Posts: 695 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 904 Thanked 1,315 Times in 505 Posts Rep Power: 9408454	California Knows How To Party California raised..cities,towns.desert,in the hood,on the rez,in the sticks ect.

10-25-2014, 08:44 AM	#2
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married to a beautiful babe whom I don't deserve. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,543 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,162 Thanked 9,941 Times in 2,517 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I was born in Florida, then adopted at 3 months and taken to Savannah, Georgia, where I was raised, so I consider myself a "native Savannian". The area South of the North Carolina outter banks, along the coast and all the way to the beaches of the Georgia/Florida state line is frequently referred to as the Southern "Lowcountry", and we have our own distinctive culture and unique Southern drawl (particularly those from the Charleston and Savannah areas). I should say that neither of my parents (adopted) are from the South. My father (second generation Chinese) was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and my mother (second generation Swedish) is from the Mississippi River area in southwestern Illinois. They met and married while both were in college at the University of Illinois (Champagne/Urbana). From what I have learned from the non-identifying information about my birth parents, my blood lineage comes from southeast Georgia (again, the "lowcountry") and is of Irish/Native American blood. I left Savannah when I joined the military and only went back to live in Savannah briefly, after I was discharged. I've lived all over the country, during my lifetime, from Florida (Jax) to Maine, Louisiana (northern), Iowa/Illinois, both southern and northern California and now Nevada. Still, my heartstrings are attached to Savannah and if it were not for the heat, humidity and bugs, I would want to go back. I miss the South, but I can't seem to reconcile myself to living with all of those things. I'll always be a Southern Boy at heart, tho. The wife and I are pondering the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Montana, etc.), now that we are both retired. I think a road trip may be in order for us to explore that soon. *~Theo~*

10-30-2014, 02:43 AM	#4
imperfect_cupcake Senior Member How Do You Identify?: feminine dolly dyke Preferred Pronoun?: Your Grace Relationship Status: I put my own care first Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In a gauze of mystery Posts: 1,776 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,426 Thanked 9,712 Times in 1,611 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	You are trouble, mrs....

10-30-2014, 06:51 AM	#5
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,268 Times in 2,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Born in New Mexico. It was hard to find steady work for my Dad so we traveled to where the work was. After the divorce my new Dad was military so we followed him to Spain. My most socially forming years were spent in Europe. Which is why I think I don't fit in. So at twelve came back to US. Hated coming back here. France will always be home for me. ALWAYS and forever. Spent 20 more years in NM. Whining the whole time. Spent 8 in Hawaii. But still I feel displaced. No one gets me. Even my college professor mentioned I was European based on how I play cards.... how funny is that!?!? My gypsy blood is strong. Suits my peasant genes perfect.