The State to be is Mississippi

**NHYRNUT** · 01-14-2007, 09:57 AM

MISSISSIPPI is a wonderful state. With over 145 golf corses and 23 state parks, Then You have The gulf where if lucky enough you can swim with some Dolphins ya they actually swim up to you while your in the water for free. Not like that place with the mouse. LOL Than you have Tunica which is the 3rd largest gamming destanation in the USA. Casinon's are vast here The Gulf coast alone has 10 up and running right now. Even after Kartina. Than you have The Famous SeaBees. Who make there home in Gulfport. Now there is a construction crew. Who elese can make Drinks with torpedo fuel. And least we forget the PPl that helped shape the USA that come from there. JIM HENSON, Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Presley, Oprah Winfrey, Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Lee Hazen, Willie Morris, Jerry Rice, and Brett farve, to just name a few. So when your out and about take the time to check this Fine state out. I know I did and loved it Enough to stay. They are even home to the Evans Momorial library Famous for it's house Volumes of Genealogy research Material And it's historical Material.

**the dufferz** · 01-21-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NHYRNUT

. Than you have The Famous SeaBees.

seaBees rock. I remember seeing the John Wayne movie when he was a fighting seabee.

TalmudTemple · 01-27-2007, 12:01 PM

Mississippi ? everybody has an opinion, but it's the poorest and dumbest state in the Union, certainly technically NOT the 'place to be' ! would never live there, lived in Memphis and that was too close and too much like backward MS for my tastes and pleasure

**NHYRNUT** · 01-27-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TalmudTemple

Mississippi ? everybody has an opinion, but it's the poorest and dumbest state in the Union, certainly technically NOT the 'place to be' ! would never live there, lived in Memphis and that was too close and too much like backward MS for my tastes and pleasure

I can think of a few states that are alot worse than Mississippi. Ya they have there not so smart ppl but what state doesn't? All anyone ever see's is the neg about this state. But if given half a chance it is a nice state.

**NHYRNUT** · 01-27-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by the dufferz

seaBees rock. I remember seeing the John Wayne movie when he was a fighting seabee.

Ya they do!!! Special forces holds their own, But SeaBee's hold them all.

TalmudTemple · 01-28-2007, 02:39 PM

hmmm I can't think of one state that I've lived in that's 'worse' (facts, figures, poverty, education, you know the things that count) that the great state of Mississippi...sorry, not one...even Alabamians say "thank god for MS" (so they would not be LAST in most societal/governmental measurements)

**Wyody** · 01-30-2007, 01:21 AM

Nearly everyone I've ever met from Mississippi has been among the nicest folks I've ever known. Although seemingly "normal" in their human-impulses, the men have been the epitomy of "southern gentlemen" and the women have been among the most sincere.
Every last one of them has been in love with their state. I've only passed through the north and south but found it a very pleasant drive.

**NHYRNUT** · 01-30-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

Nearly everyone I've ever met from Mississippi has been among the nicest folks I've ever known. Although seemingly "normal" in their human-impulses, the men have been the epitomy of "southern gentlemen" and the women have been among the most sincere.
Every last one of them has been in love with their state. I've only passed through the north and south but found it a very pleasant drive.

Ye4s they are. But PPL look at statistics and not real life and ppl. they miss the whole truth. and learn only half.

**the dufferz** · 02-02-2007, 10:59 PM

That is how I think of Mississippi, southern charm, weaping willows on the shore. I am sure there are areas that are not so great, as in with any state, but that would not stop me from making a visit, grabbing a rocking chair and an iced tea, and having a sit down with my friends.

**kdm31091** · 02-03-2007, 09:37 PM

Miss. does tend to be at the bottom of a LOT of lists. Normally Alabama is right near the bottom too. That doesn't mean they're hell on Earth. Some people might hate the smartest state (I don't recall off the top of my head).

I'm sure Miss. has its issues (haven't looked into it - it's too hot without the benefits for me of Florida), like hurricanes and maybe tornadoes, heat, poverty, whatever, but it shouldn't automatically be written off. Surely it has its merits.

**Wyoming53** · 02-03-2007, 10:50 PM

A few years ago I was traveling from Dallas to Tampa. Now normally, you would go over to Shreveport and cut down 49. Or you can go over into Tennesee and cut down Hwy 49 there. I had traveled down the 49 from Shreveport many times and decided I wanted to do something different. So I went on across. About 5 miles before I got to the Mississippi, a barge had broken loose and struck the bridge. It was 18 inches off center. So they closed the crossing. I just hooked a right on the nearest highway and headed South. Figured sooner or later I'd hit I-10. Well, I got down South a ways and had to cross the river. I got into Mississippi. It turned to gravel. There was a guy in bib overalls working on some fence so I stopped and walked over to encounter how to get to the nearest highway. I explained what happened.

He said, "Yall go down this road for a piece and when you get to Ron's house, yall turn left. Then go that way for a piece and the road will divide, take the beaten trail. And he went back to fixin fence. I figured, ok, I'll figure out something different.

I got back in my pickup and headed down that road. Sure enough, I come up to a house and under the mail box was a sign. Said, "Rons House". I turned left. About 5 miles the road divided and sure enough, it was plain which was the most used side. About another 2 miles and I was back on pavement headed for Florida.

**isabel** · 02-28-2007, 06:19 PM

I like that story 53. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow...and it makes sense in the end. You're such a great story teller.:) The nicest and richest person I've ever met was in bib overalls. Had a manison type home on a lake.

Never been to Mississippi but it sounds like a great place to visit.

Izzy

**NHYRNUT** · 03-04-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by isabel

I like that story 53. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow...and it makes sense in the end. You're such a great story teller.:) The nicest and richest person I've ever met was in bib overalls. Had a manison type home on a lake.

Never been to Mississippi but it sounds like a great place to visit.

Izzy

Ya it is I truely miss it sometimes. The people may not be the Brightest at times, but show me a state that they are all the time.

**Panterro** · 03-04-2007, 11:44 PM

I have been to places far worse than Mississippi.. like El Paso, TX, as an example.

**MyAzi** · 03-05-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

I have been to places far worse than Mississippi.. like El Paso, TX, as an example.

Totally agree here Mr Pan!!!!!

**Wyody** · 03-05-2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

I have been to places far worse than Mississippi.. like El Paso, TX, as an example.

I'm glad you mentioned that Pan. I've been wanting to bring it up for some time - but didn't want to break your heart.
Which tells me it's nearly time to bring up an alternative forum - a forum for bashing and destroying that special state, city or town that you absolutely hate to death! That locale that is destroying your very vitality - can't get out, vortex-riddled, suck-hole of a "God, why did I ever move here"! type of place - that place where the ex lives, that place where you would, if given one great and final wish, call in the bombers!
I've got one too, Pan - and it's not even in Texas!

**isabel** · 03-05-2007, 12:10 PM

Okay...Wyody you have peaked my interest. Where is this place that you would call in the bombers?

Izzy

**isabel** · 03-05-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NHYRNUT

Ya it is I truely miss it sometimes. The people may not be the Brightest at times, but show me a state that they are all the time.

How long did you live in Mississippi? Did you grow up there? What part of Mississippi did you live in?

Izzy

**Panterro** · 03-05-2007, 03:36 PM

HATE STATE DISCUSSION

Lets not hijack this thread to talk about it.. I made a thread to talk about it. Thansk.

**the dufferz** · 03-05-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

HATE STATE DISCUSSION

Lets not hijack this thread to talk about it.. I made a thread to talk about it. Thansk.

Pan... you da man!

**isabel** · 03-05-2007, 06:01 PM

Dufferz or Pan,

I'm unsure of how to start a new topic from an old one. How did pan provide the link in the old thread. A how to would be helpful...Please.

Izzy

**NHYRNUT** · 03-05-2007, 06:55 PM

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How long did you live in Mississippi? Did you grow up there? What part of Mississippi did you live in?

Izzy

I Lived in Gulfport. Only for about 1 year. I had friends there so I stopped in while I was traveling the country. Ended up staying for more than a couple weeks. LOL I worked on the fish boats. Very Hard work. Payed real good though. 5% of the catch. I still keep in touch with My friends I made down there. But I haven't been there since I left. I miss it. But Seattle and NH are My homes.

My Actual growing up years where spent in Seattle. From 16 to 18. At 18 I traveled the country for a few years. Been to 49 of the 50 states, Mexico, and Canada. All by the time I was 22. Mainly doing day labor and thumbing around. Sometimes Getting lucky and Having enough for Greyhound. But it was fun and A true Life Experience, That I wouldn't trade for the world.

**kimbercuddles** · 03-05-2007, 07:03 PM

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I Lived in Gulfport. Only for about 1 year. I had friends there so I stopped in while I was traveling the country. Ended up staying for more than a couple weeks. LOL I worked on the fish boats. Very Hard work. Payed real good though. 5% of the catch. I still keep in touch with My friends I made down there. But I haven't been there since I left. I miss it. But Seattle and NH are My homes.

My Actual growing up years where spent in Seattle. From 16 to 18. At 18 I traveled the country for a few years. Been to 49 of the 50 states, Mexico, and Canada. All by the time I was 22. Mainly doing day labor and thumbing around. Sometimes Getting lucky and Having enough for Greyhound. But it was fun and A true Life Experience, That I wouldn't trade for the world.

You're very fortunate, wirenut, to have been able to do that. I've been through Gulfport several times, but not before Katrina. I've heard there were clean, pretty beaches there before the hurricanes...is that true?

**NHYRNUT** · 03-05-2007, 07:31 PM

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You're very fortunate, wirenut, to have been able to do that. I've been through Gulfport several times, but not before Katrina. I've heard there were clean, pretty beaches there before the hurricanes...is that true?

When I first got there they where MT as it was cold. Well cold to them. I was in the water. LOL Yes they kept the area Clean. I used to like going to the I-HOP right by the beach. The first Boat I worked on there was Just a Skip Me and Pap would go out for Mullet. But when we where out there,( Not far at all Mind you as a skip is Basically a row boat with a small motor) The dolphins would swim along the side of us within touch distance. The only odd thing I found about there beaches was the sign that read NO MOLESTATION OF SEA MAMMALS That kinda scared me, with all the stories of the south I heard and being young and all. LOL it was a long time ago. They hadn't even gotten scratch tickets yet. And the only casino was in Biloxi, and it was a boat that you got on and it went to the 3 mile limit to gamble. lol The day after I left 2 or 3 tornado's tore through Biloxi and Gulfport outskirts.. I do miss it it is nice. Back then it was a different world from what it is now.

**kimbercuddles** · 03-05-2007, 07:45 PM

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When I first got there they where MT as it was cold. Well cold to them. I was in the water. LOL Yes they kept the area Clean. I used to like going to the I-HOP right by the beach. The first Boat I worked on there was Just a Skip Me and Pap would go out for Mullet. But when we where out there,( Not far at all Mind you as a skip is Basically a row boat with a small motor) The dolphins would swim along the side of us within touch distance. The only odd thing I found about there beaches was the sign that read NO MOLESTATION OF SEA MAMMALS That kinda scared me, with all the stories of the south I heard and being young and all. LOL it was a long time ago. They hadn't even gotten scratch tickets yet. And the only casino was in Biloxi, and it was a boat that you got on and it went to the 3 mile limit to gamble. lol The day after I left 2 or 3 tornado's tore through Biloxi and Gulfport outskirts.. I do miss it it is nice. Back then it was a different world from what it is now.

We used to go deep sea fishing near Port Aransas, TX and I loved just being on the ocean. The NO MOLESTATION OF SEA MAMMALS is a bad visual

We stopped in Gulfport last fall and people warned us not to swim in the water because there was still a lot of debris from the hurricanes.

**Panterro** · 03-05-2007, 09:56 PM

Check this link.. it is current..

Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program

Pick one of the 3 locations you will see. then a map of that area will pop up with either a red + or a green + all along the coast with a number. If you click the plus (+) sign a pop up will pop up with a picture of that beach and data on it.

When I get there I will take plenty of pictures and post them in this area for you all to see.

From about the time I was 14 till about 18 We would visit my grandfather there... back then there were no casinos.. and you did not swim in the gulf unless you went out to the islands, like ship island. I was walking on the beach with a girl I met there and I stepped on a stingray who had kicked sand ontop of himself and was on the beach because the water with-drew. Well he did not like being stepped on and stung me something fierce. Leg swelled up like a beach ball.. and the pain was horrible. So now I am very cautious on Gulf beaches. In corpus I saw a shark swimming around out near mustang island. And jelly fish can be a real problem too. So I swim in pools now lol.

**Wyody** · 03-05-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

Check this link.. it is current..

Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program

Pick one of the 3 locations you will see. then a map of that area will pop up with either a red + or a green + all along the coast with a number. If you click the plus (+) sign a pop up will pop up with a picture of that beach and data on it.

When I get there I will take plenty of pictures and post them in this area for you all to see.

From about the time I was 14 till about 18 We would visit my grandfather there... back then there were no casinos.. and you did not swim in the gulf unless you went out to the islands, like ship island. I was walking on the beach with a girl I met there and I stepped on a stingray who had kicked sand ontop of himself and was on the beach because the water with-drew. Well he did not like being stepped on and stung me something fierce. Leg swelled up like a beach ball.. and the pain was horrible. So now I am very cautious on Gulf beaches. In corpus I saw a shark swimming around out near mustang island. And jelly fish can be a real problem too. So I swim in pools now lol.

Excellent link, Panterro. Every coastal state should have a site like this!

**kimbercuddles** · 03-06-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

Excellent link, Panterro. Every coastal state should have a site like this!

Thanks, Panterro...great info...wish I would have known you last fall!

**isabel** · 03-06-2007, 12:42 AM

I liked the link. The pictures were great. Yipes! Wyody. Sounds like swimming in the area is risky. After the news about Chrocodile Hunter I would think you were lucky he didn't shot a barb at you. Although I sure you didn't feel lucky at the time.

My daughter-in-law's aunt was killed by a great white here in california. She was wearing a wet suit and swimming near seals. The seals disappeared and all of sudden she went under. He got her twice.

I get my toes wet at the ocean...that's about it.

Izzy

**Wyody** · 03-06-2007, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by isabel

I liked the link. The pictures were great. Yipes! Wyody. Sounds like swimming in the area is risky. After the news about Chrocodile Hunter I would think you were lucky he didn't shot a barb at you. Although I sure you didn't feel lucky at the time.
Izzy

Just for clarification Izzy, Panterro stepped on the Ray.
I've handled my small share of crocs and gators, been stung by man o' wars and chased by 'cuda - but never stepped on a ray or got stung by one.

01-14-2007, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
NHYRNUT Pain at it's best Join Date: Dec 23rd, 2006 Location: NH Posts: 516	The State to be is Mississippi MISSISSIPPI is a wonderful state. With over 145 golf corses and 23 state parks, Then You have The gulf where if lucky enough you can swim with some Dolphins ya they actually swim up to you while your in the water for free. Not like that place with the mouse. LOL Than you have Tunica which is the 3rd largest gamming destanation in the USA. Casinon's are vast here The Gulf coast alone has 10 up and running right now. Even after Kartina. Than you have The Famous SeaBees. Who make there home in Gulfport. Now there is a construction crew. Who elese can make Drinks with torpedo fuel. And least we forget the PPl that helped shape the USA that come from there. JIM HENSON, Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Presley, Oprah Winfrey, Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Lee Hazen, Willie Morris, Jerry Rice, and Brett farve, to just name a few. So when your out and about take the time to check this Fine state out. I know I did and loved it Enough to stay. They are even home to the Evans Momorial library Famous for it's house Volumes of Genealogy research Material And it's historical Material.

01-27-2007, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
TalmudTemple Member Join Date: Jan 26th, 2007 Location: anywhere I can rake off the top ! I was talk by Ivan Boesky, Mike Milken, Jeff Skilling and many mor Posts: 148	Re: The State to be is Mississippi Mississippi ? everybody has an opinion, but it's the poorest and dumbest state in the Union, certainly technically NOT the 'place to be' ! would never live there, lived in Memphis and that was too close and too much like backward MS for my tastes and pleasure

01-28-2007, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
TalmudTemple Member Join Date: Jan 26th, 2007 Location: anywhere I can rake off the top ! I was talk by Ivan Boesky, Mike Milken, Jeff Skilling and many mor Posts: 148	Re: The State to be is Mississippi hmmm I can't think of one state that I've lived in that's 'worse' (facts, figures, poverty, education, you know the things that count) that the great state of Mississippi...sorry, not one...even Alabamians say "thank god for MS" (so they would not be LAST in most societal/governmental measurements)

01-30-2007, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,146	Re: The State to be is Mississippi Nearly everyone I've ever met from Mississippi has been among the nicest folks I've ever known. Although seemingly "normal" in their human-impulses, the men have been the epitomy of "southern gentlemen" and the women have been among the most sincere. Every last one of them has been in love with their state. I've only passed through the north and south but found it a very pleasant drive.

02-02-2007, 10:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
the dufferz Duff man! Join Date: Jan 04th, 2007 Location: Bothell, Washington Posts: 1,327	Re: The State to be is Mississippi That is how I think of Mississippi, southern charm, weaping willows on the shore. I am sure there are areas that are not so great, as in with any state, but that would not stop me from making a visit, grabbing a rocking chair and an iced tea, and having a sit down with my friends. __________________ "Who am I and what am I doing here?" - James stockdale, Ross Perrot VP candidate, VP debate, 1992. My favorite political statement.

02-03-2007, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
kdm31091 Member Join Date: Dec 24th, 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 213	Re: The State to be is Mississippi Miss. does tend to be at the bottom of a LOT of lists. Normally Alabama is right near the bottom too. That doesn't mean they're hell on Earth. Some people might hate the smartest state (I don't recall off the top of my head). I'm sure Miss. has its issues (haven't looked into it - it's too hot without the benefits for me of Florida), like hurricanes and maybe tornadoes, heat, poverty, whatever, but it shouldn't automatically be written off. Surely it has its merits.

02-03-2007, 10:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: The State to be is Mississippi A few years ago I was traveling from Dallas to Tampa. Now normally, you would go over to Shreveport and cut down 49. Or you can go over into Tennesee and cut down Hwy 49 there. I had traveled down the 49 from Shreveport many times and decided I wanted to do something different. So I went on across. About 5 miles before I got to the Mississippi, a barge had broken loose and struck the bridge. It was 18 inches off center. So they closed the crossing. I just hooked a right on the nearest highway and headed South. Figured sooner or later I'd hit I-10. Well, I got down South a ways and had to cross the river. I got into Mississippi. It turned to gravel. There was a guy in bib overalls working on some fence so I stopped and walked over to encounter how to get to the nearest highway. I explained what happened. He said, "Yall go down this road for a piece and when you get to Ron's house, yall turn left. Then go that way for a piece and the road will divide, take the beaten trail. And he went back to fixin fence. I figured, ok, I'll figure out something different. I got back in my pickup and headed down that road. Sure enough, I come up to a house and under the mail box was a sign. Said, "Rons House". I turned left. About 5 miles the road divided and sure enough, it was plain which was the most used side. About another 2 miles and I was back on pavement headed for Florida. __________________ Wyoming Heat.

02-28-2007, 06:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: The State to be is Mississippi I like that story 53. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow...and it makes sense in the end. You're such a great story teller.:) The nicest and richest person I've ever met was in bib overalls. Had a manison type home on a lake. Never been to Mississippi but it sounds like a great place to visit. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

03-04-2007, 11:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,513	Re: The State to be is Mississippi I have been to places far worse than Mississippi.. like El Paso, TX, as an example. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-05-2007, 12:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: The State to be is Mississippi Okay...Wyody you have peaked my interest. Where is this place that you would call in the bombers? Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

03-05-2007, 03:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,513	Re: The State to be is Mississippi HATE STATE DISCUSSION Lets not hijack this thread to talk about it.. I made a thread to talk about it. Thansk. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-05-2007, 06:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: The State to be is Mississippi Dufferz or Pan, I'm unsure of how to start a new topic from an old one. How did pan provide the link in the old thread. A how to would be helpful...Please. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

03-05-2007, 09:56 PM	#26 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,513	Re: The State to be is Mississippi Check this link.. it is current.. Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program Pick one of the 3 locations you will see. then a map of that area will pop up with either a red + or a green + all along the coast with a number. If you click the plus (+) sign a pop up will pop up with a picture of that beach and data on it. When I get there I will take plenty of pictures and post them in this area for you all to see. From about the time I was 14 till about 18 We would visit my grandfather there... back then there were no casinos.. and you did not swim in the gulf unless you went out to the islands, like ship island. I was walking on the beach with a girl I met there and I stepped on a stingray who had kicked sand ontop of himself and was on the beach because the water with-drew. Well he did not like being stepped on and stung me something fierce. Leg swelled up like a beach ball.. and the pain was horrible. So now I am very cautious on Gulf beaches. In corpus I saw a shark swimming around out near mustang island. And jelly fish can be a real problem too. So I swim in pools now lol. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-06-2007, 12:42 AM	#29 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: The State to be is Mississippi I liked the link. The pictures were great. Yipes! Wyody. Sounds like swimming in the area is risky. After the news about Chrocodile Hunter I would think you were lucky he didn't shot a barb at you. Although I sure you didn't feel lucky at the time. My daughter-in-law's aunt was killed by a great white here in california. She was wearing a wet suit and swimming near seals. The seals disappeared and all of sudden she went under. He got her twice. I get my toes wet at the ocean...that's about it. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)