Things Only A Southerner Would Know

~ Pretty much how many fish make up a mess.
~ What general direction cattywumpus is.
~ When somebody's "fixin" to do something, it won't be long.
~ Ain't nobody's biscuits like Grandma's biscuits !!
~ A good dog is worth its weight in gold.
~ Real gravy don't come from the store.
~ When "by and by" is.
~ The difference between "pert' near" and "a right far piece".
~ Never to go snipe hunting twice.
~ Never to assume that the other car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn.
~ You may wear long sleeves, but you should always roll 'em up past the elbows.
~ You should never loan your tools, pick-up, or gun to nobody.
~ A belt serves a greater purpose than holding Daddy's pants up.
~ Rocking chairs and swings are guaranteed stress relievers.
~ Rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are history lessons.
Originally published August 10, 2003.