So surely everyone has heard about the South and the particular dialect, words, and phrases which are used in everyday conversation. Listed are the top 3 stories which have all happened to Hank over the last month.#3- Get'em with gas! That'll kill em!
While trimming some trees in the front yard of the house Hank and Steve are working on, they were attacked by a swarm of hornets. Needless to say, the hornets won the first round. However, in GA the country folk know how to get back at them there hornets. After a few bottles of gasoline down the hornets nest, only a few remaining hornets lived to see another day. The landscaper (who could not of been more than 19, but married for a couple years...do the quick math...) said that gasoline works all the time. "Juz don't smoke-round the hole when you pour the gas in." Thanks for the advice!!!
#2-You favor Dr. Johnson the dentist...Y-all Kin?
Upon meeting a local roofer...who had very few teeth...(go figure) After a few minutes of talking with him about an upcoming project, he looks right at Hank and says, "You favor Dr. Johnson...Y-all Kin? The translation was apparently Hank looked like a local dentist and the roofer wanted to know if we happened to be related at all.
#1-Juriand-Firs
Just before closing on our house, Hank called the insurance lady to get a quote for the house. After going through a few questions about personal belongings, tools, electronics, and miscellaneous items, she asked Hank about his Juriand-Firs. Perplexed, Hank quickly covered the phone and asked Steve for assistance. Steve had no idea what she said so Hank said "I don't know." After a few more minutes of questioning on the phone the insurance lady asked again, "How about your Juriand-Firs? Thinking this was some new thing that only existed in Georgia, Hank said, "I'm sorry, I really don't know what that is." The lady quickly responded, "You know, like yur, gold, diamonds, necklaces..." "AAAHHHH, you mean Jewelry and Furs.",
7 comments:
Yeah! Happy to hear you are all safe and sound! Jess- I found some "killer" pics of us all when we were little... I will have to post them on my blog :)
Oh, that is so funny! You need your own translator. Hank looks like he's been working out??:) It sounds like your busy and adjusting so well! Do you have 3 callings yet? How's the Ward? Anyways, I'm glad to see you've made it safe and sound!
I am so happy you did a post! I have been checking like crazy! Georgia sounds like a COMPLETELY different place, but a great one too!
Your boys look so cute--we miss them :)!!
Hugs to all! --Jen Roper
So glad to see you finally post again. I've been checking. Take it the cable/phone company finally came? LOL. Was so great to chat with Jess the other day. Sounds like all is well.
I am so glad you guys posted, I was beginning to wonder about his move?!!? Sounds like it has been a fun ride... I would love to see pictures of the house and area when ever you have a moment to breath. I love the "locals" picture. We for sure have to make a trip out sometime to see you guys and Amanda and Steve.
Gotta love the south! Maryland had a few great sayings! We have our new blog up and running- it is jergyfamily.blogspot.com
Too funny! Can't wait to hear more stories... you guys are going to love it out there!
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