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[Bunnylady]

I still cannot call adults by their first name even tho I am older than them. You just NEVER did so when I was growing up.

I have to admit, I love a "Southernism" that I grew up with. Adults you are close to can be addressed by their first names, but always preceded by "Mr." or "Miz" (whichever is appropriate). It has some of the intimacy of using the first name, but is still respectful.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

I thought I would throw out a few photos of the "seasonal" creek on my property since we got some rain up here.

looks great you could make a nice landscaped sitting area there. with native plants just saying

Yes! The last storm did not give us rain in the Valley. Linda and @Hangtown Farms did get rain in the Foothills.

We had a decent amount in a short period last weekend they are saying there is possibly another big storm end of next week

 

[kingfrodo]

I have to admit, I love a "Southernism" that I grew up with. Adults you are close to can be addressed by their first names, but always preceded by "Mr." or "Miz" (whichever is appropriate). It has some of the intimacy of using the first name, but is still respectful.

Same idea but when I grew up and I also have passed this down to my daughters is if there is a close family friend we just called them "Aunt" or "Uncle" and their first name. Still is formal but not crass.

There are some aunts and uncles of mine that I didnt find out until I was an adult that they aren't actually related to me!

 

[scottcaddy]

I must be in trashville.

here it is Joke of the Day

I hope no one is offended

~A US Navy cruiser anchored in Mississippi for a week's shore leave. The first evening, the ship's Captain received the following note from the wife of a very wealthy and influential plantation owner: "Dear Captain, Thursday will be my daughter Melinda's Debutante Ball. I would like you to send four well-mannered, handsome, unmarried officers in their formal dress uniforms to attend the dance." "They should arrive promptly at 8:00 PM prepared for an evening of polite Southern conversation. They should be excellent dancers, as they will be the escorts of lovely refined young ladies. One last hint: "No Jews please." Sending a written message by his own yeoman, the captain replied: "Madam, thank you for your invitation. In order to present the widest possible knowledge base for polite conversation, I am sending four of my best and most prized officers." "One is a lieutenant commander, and a graduate of Annapolis with an additional Master's degree from MIT in fluid technologies and ship design." "The second is a Lieutenant, one of our helicopter pilots, and a graduate of Northwestern University in Chicago , with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. His Masters Degree and PhD. In Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering are from Texas Tech University and he is also an astronaut candidate." "The third officer is also a lieutenant, with degrees in both computer systems and information technology from SMU and he is awaiting notification on his Doctoral Dissertation from Cal Tech." "Finally, the fourth officer, also a lieutenant commander, is our ship's doctor, with an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree is from the University of North Carolina . We are very proud of him, as he is also a senior fellow in Trauma Surgery at Bethesda." Upon receiving this letter, Melinda's mother was quite excited and looked forward to Thursday with pleasure. Her daughter would be escorted by four handsome naval officers without peer (and the other women in her social circle would be insanely jealous).
At precisely 8:00 PM on Thursday, Melinda's mother heard a polite rap at the door which she opened to find, in full dress uniform, four very handsome, smiling Black officers. Her mouth fell open, but pulling herself together, she stammered, "There must be some mistake."
"No, Madam," said the first officer. "Captain Goldberg never makes mistakes."

This is a very

and sounds so true to life!!
Scott

 

[pickitfarm]

Ron I am making your crockpot casserole you shared with us earlier in the week for a team breakfast. I am using smoked turkey sausage and green onions, because of some of their preferences. It looks really good. They are going to be surprised. I will let you know how it turns out.

 

[scottcaddy]

I thought I would throw out a few photos of the "seasonal" creek on my property since we got some rain up here.

Now I am really envious of your little patch of this earth!!

You found a real nice spot, and it has a watering hole with friendly people nearby?

Scott

 

[pickitfarm]

Same idea but when I grew up and I also have passed this down to my daughters is if there is a close family friend we just called them "Aunt" or "Uncle" and their first name. Still is formal but not crass.

There are some aunts and uncles of mine that I didnt find out until I was an adult that they aren't actually related to me!

This is true for our family too. Yes I had aunts and uncles that I did not realize were not blood relatives, but loved them just the same....and sometimes more.

My friend was firm with not calling adults by their first name. One time her son was at a ball game his brother's coach called out to his wife for something using her first name, my friends son repeated it as a joke......OH BOY! His mom flew into him. Not only did he have to verbally apologize, she made him write an apology note to her. She also made the write thank you notes. Some might think it extreme, but her sons turned out to be very respectable young adults.

 

[ronott1]

Ron I am making your crockpot casserole you shared with us earlier in the week for a team breakfast. I am using smoked turkey sausage and green onions, because of some of their preferences. It looks really good. They are going to be surprised. I will let you know how it turns out.

That sounds like a good combination!

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: Same here, I had to ask just how are these people related to me!

But all and all it was meant to be respectful.

Scott

 

[kingfrodo]

Same here, I had to ask just how are these people related to me!

But all and all it was meant to be respectful.

Scott

Just curious Scott, what part of NC are you in? I'm born and raised Maysville, NC just outside of Jacksonville. All my family is there and in Duplin county