[at-l] Yankees (O.T.)

[camojack at comcast.net (camojack@comcast.net)]

Shelley...for the most part, that may be true. However, I've definitely seen quite a bit of animosity displayed on this list occasionally. Ultimately, we all have to live with ourselves; I'm OK, you're OK? :-)
-"Camo"
> Jack, you have to know that anyone on this list would use variations of the
> terms Yank and Reb with the utmost of hiker love.  ;-)
> 
> Shelly Hale
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jack" <camojack@comcast.net>
> To: "at-List" <at-l@backcountry.net>; "Jim Bullard" <jbullar1@twcny.rr.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 8:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [at-l] Yankees (O.T.)
> 
> 
> > Y'know, you're 100% correct; we ARE all childish sometimes.
> > (I'm pleading guilty, here...)
> >
> > I don't THINK I'm boring, but then, who DOES think they're boring?
> >
> > You're right about the common e-mail problem regarding interpretation, but
> > in my experience, those from the South *generally* use "Yankee" in a
> > derogatory manner...in which case it IS wrong, IMO.
> >
> > And, FYI, my ancestors came from New Hampshire by way of Massachusetts,
> too.
> >
> > OK, I'll say no more on the subject...
> > (Unless someone else MAKES me)
> >
> > -"Camo"
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Jim Bullard" <jbullar1@twcny.rr.com>

> > To: <camojack@comcast.net>; "at-List" <at-l@backcountry.net>
> > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 8:03 AM
> > Subject: Re: [at-l] Yankees (O.T.)
> >
> >
> > At 08:48 AM 1/19/2004 +0000, you wrote:
> > >Seems like pretty childish behavior for someone purported to be so very
> > >educated, doesn't it?
> >
> > We're all childish at times. People who act their age, education and
> social
> > level 100% of the time are *boring* people.
> >
> > >It doesn't really get "under my skin"; I just think it's wrong, and I
> feel
> > >free to say so.
> >
> > You are falling victim to a common email problem, judging a writers intent
> > by *your interpretation* of his words because you can't see his/her facial
> > expression and body language. Were I to judge you by the same standard I
> > would have to reply that despite your protestation, it does "get under
> your
> > skin" but I shall take your word for it that it doesn't and suggest that
> > you accept OB's assurances in the same spirit.
> >
> > As for it's being just plain "wrong" (i.e. derogatory) to call someone a
> > Yankee, I must disagree. Many folks in the New England are quite proud of
> > their Yankee heritage. As a life-long Northerner I have been called a
> > Yankee many times and never took offense even though New Yorkers are not
> > true Yankees. My ancestors however, did come from Massachusetts and NH so
> I
> > guess I am a Yankee descendent.
> >
> > >But hasn't all this discourse been enlightening? :-)
> >
> > For Me? Not particularly. I'd like to see this thread end.
> >
> > Saunterer, who considers himself to be a North Country Boy come
> Adirondacker
> >
> >
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