Definite agree. I think we hit the labels hard enough, it's a learning curve. I'll take @Sigequinox220 Deer Hunting in SWVA and let him experience it. He may move out of RTP and into SWVA.
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Definite agree. I think we hit the labels hard enough, it's a learning curve. I'll take @Sigequinox220 Deer Hunting in SWVA and let him experience it. He may move out of RTP and into SWVA.
If I could find the right job up there I may go in that general area at some point. If I can get closer to W.Jefferson before I retire I’ll be a happy man. And the New River is my kind of place.
I hear ya... I love WNC and the folks.. they are my tribe, but I do miss home. We got the Mountain Farm and the back 10 waiting for us; but, it's going to have to be retirement to Gentleman Farmer before I can go.
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oh boy...I would think all that hard work and hill walking would dull ones sensitivity toward a fairly common generic word to denote a 'low populated and mostly unheard of town'. If that's a pejorative in your neck of the woods, I sincerely apologize for 'microaggressing' on (at?) you. This is eerily familiar with what I left behind, but I chalk it up to lifelong social learning, and that there's a lot more similarity among us than differences. All the time I hear $h!& about 'chapel hill' or north where I moved from. I laugh with them, rather than get offended. This is also completely aside from the fact that the subject of my comment had absolutely nothing to do with the metaphorical spitting on yours or anyones face, but legitimate discussion on the logistics and legal validity of the attempt. Rest assured--though I will lose no sleep if you don't--that I am most certainly, on your side. Its unfortunate that my legal and logistical suspicions led you to believe that I dont believe in your rights, your causes or the impending tyranny being brought hastily upon you. I can also add to that I entered this discussion with humility, admitting I am no expert and do not know if any realistic pathway existed for them to do so. Someone pointed out the mechanism by which they can integrate with another state. I got to learn something new. Apparently two new things. I LOVE when I dont want to be right and turn out to be wrong. I wish these counties the best of luck in their endeavor to free themselves from the creepy liberal basement they live in before the captor has a chance to put the shackles on. I really do.
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I accept your offer. Would be a pleasure to hunt with you. On the relocation side, unless SWVA economy starts boasting high density of jobs in my field, then I will only get mountain blue balled further than I already am. Oh, and unless they actually succeed in becoming part of WV, because at the moment, its not looking too inviting to a fella whose moved out of a liberal anti-gun sinkhole twice already
oh boy...I would think all that hard work and hill walking would dull ones sensitivity toward a fairly common generic word to denote a 'low populated and mostly unheard of town'. If that's a pejorative in your neck of the woods, I sincerely apologize for 'microaggressing' on (at?) you. This is eerily familiar with what I left behind, but I chalk it up to lifelong social learning, and that there's a lot more similarity among us than differences. All the time I hear $h!& about 'chapel hill' or north where I moved from. I laugh with them, rather than get offended. This is also completely aside from the fact that the subject of my comment had absolutely nothing to do with the metaphorical spitting on yours or anyones face, but legitimate discussion on the logistics and legal validity of the attempt. Rest assured--though I will lose no sleep if you don't--that I am most certainly, on your side. Its unfortunate that my legal and logistical suspicions led you to believe that I dont believe in your rights, your causes or the impending tyranny being brought hastily upon you. I can also add to that I entered this discussion with humility, admitting I am no expert and do not know if any realistic pathway existed for them to do so. Someone pointed out the mechanism by which they can integrate with another state. I got to learn something new. Apparently two new things. I LOVE when I dont want to be right and turn out to be wrong. I wish these counties the best of luck in their endeavor to free themselves from the creepy liberal basement they live in before the captor has a chance to put the shackles on. I really do.
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No Microagressions... I don't believe in them.
No worries either... For you or for me.
The best thing about your new tribe is that we don't hold grudges and we take measure of the man's path, not a snapshot.
It's all good brother. Before year's end, you will be saying Y'all properly, dipping Copenhagen without needing to spit and learning to track Whitetail by literally reading the leaves on the ground.
I accept your offer. Would be a pleasure to hunt with you. On the relocation side, unless SWVA economy starts boasting high density of jobs in my field, then I will only get mountain blue balled further than I already am. Oh, and unless they actually succeed in becoming part of WV, because at the moment, its not looking too inviting to a fella whose moved out of a liberal anti-gun sinkhole twice already
True... but then again, if there was something in my field it probably would not be a great place to live!
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I'm a terrible hunter. Will take all the help I can get.
I've had many folks tell me how they want to go to France or Japan or whatever for vacation.
I tell them I want to go to Montana.
I've traveled around this entire country, and I hold the position that it is the most beautiful country in the world. It's phenomenal.
During these travels I've also seen and known the people. Let me tell you that in all my travels, I've never seen any group as fiercely independent as the people of the Appalachian mountains. They're willing to go along to get along for the most part. They're not gonna pick a death-fight over a half-percent increase in sales tax.
But when you start talking about forced compliance into a life of servitude to a political identity, that's not going to happen. These people are the definition of just wanting to be left alone. They're happy in their connections with the earth and God and family, beyond that they really don't care what happens in the real world. When the real world slithers it's way up the mountain and insists that the locals conform to the enlightened way of the flat-landers, that's only not well received, it's considered a threat.
It happens to this day. Outsiders move in, and start wanting things like it was where they just came from. Product, services, social situations. And no matter the money, influence, or power...the outsiders quickly become disillusioned and frustrated that they cannot get the locals to accept their 'better ideas' and comply. After all, it worked in Richmond, Charlotte, and Atlanta...everywhere else.
Two things happen at this point for the outsider; they become bitter and angry despising the local independence, or they move back to Portland.
There's been past times when outsiders have said they were going to come up the mountain and force the people into compliance. If you wanna get a mountain man to come down off the mountain this is how you do it. They believe that is just what the outsiders will do, decide on preemptive action and take the fight to them. Afterward, they withdraw back into their mountain enclaves and say if you wanna continue this discussion, come on. While arrogant outside authorities may accept that challenge, local authorities dread the idea and will say so. They know the advantages the mountain man has in his back yard and the resolve to implement them. Overwhelmed with the power and technology of the State, they will still fight until the last man dies and stack authoritative bodies ten-deep along the way. Much like a scorched earth policy, you may overwhelm us, but there will be no-one left to rule over after you do.
These mountain people are generous and quiet. They don't talk boogaloo or zombie apocalypse. Because they are the dog that doesn't bark, many take this as a sign of weakness.
Huge mistake.
They have no fear of your size or numbers. This dog will latch on to you and not let go until you beat him to death.
I don't know it all. But I know that if I were the guv-ment, the Appalachian mountains would be the last place I'd wanna start a fight.
I tell them I want to go to Montana.
I've traveled around this entire country, and I hold the position that it is the most beautiful country in the world. It's phenomenal.
During these travels I've also seen and known the people. Let me tell you that in all my travels, I've never seen any group as fiercely independent as the people of the Appalachian mountains. They're willing to go along to get along for the most part. They're not gonna pick a death-fight over a half-percent increase in sales tax.
But when you start talking about forced compliance into a life of servitude to a political identity, that's not going to happen. These people are the definition of just wanting to be left alone. They're happy in their connections with the earth and God and family, beyond that they really don't care what happens in the real world. When the real world slithers it's way up the mountain and insists that the locals conform to the enlightened way of the flat-landers, that's only not well received, it's considered a threat.
It happens to this day. Outsiders move in, and start wanting things like it was where they just came from. Product, services, social situations. And no matter the money, influence, or power...the outsiders quickly become disillusioned and frustrated that they cannot get the locals to accept their 'better ideas' and comply. After all, it worked in Richmond, Charlotte, and Atlanta...everywhere else.
Two things happen at this point for the outsider; they become bitter and angry despising the local independence, or they move back to Portland.
There's been past times when outsiders have said they were going to come up the mountain and force the people into compliance. If you wanna get a mountain man to come down off the mountain this is how you do it. They believe that is just what the outsiders will do, decide on preemptive action and take the fight to them. Afterward, they withdraw back into their mountain enclaves and say if you wanna continue this discussion, come on. While arrogant outside authorities may accept that challenge, local authorities dread the idea and will say so. They know the advantages the mountain man has in his back yard and the resolve to implement them. Overwhelmed with the power and technology of the State, they will still fight until the last man dies and stack authoritative bodies ten-deep along the way. Much like a scorched earth policy, you may overwhelm us, but there will be no-one left to rule over after you do.
These mountain people are generous and quiet. They don't talk boogaloo or zombie apocalypse. Because they are the dog that doesn't bark, many take this as a sign of weakness.
Huge mistake.
They have no fear of your size or numbers. This dog will latch on to you and not let go until you beat him to death.
I don't know it all. But I know that if I were the guv-ment, the Appalachian mountains would be the last place I'd wanna start a fight.