My mother is a Californian but her heritage is Texan. As an urban Californian, I am sorry to report that many of these phrases that were no doubt brought here by our migrating ancestors have been lost. On my recent trip to TX, I found that many natives have no Texas drawl. Fortunately, pockets where this colorful language is used still exist. They had many wonderful sayings which I am including in my family history book.
Language is always in transition.
ALL take a ride. I unsubbed today because of the excessive non-genealogy related messages. Anyone know where those to gems came from. Su professional writer and therefore in love with words This concludes todays words of wit. Remember to send them to me and not the list.