CrazyHorse wrote:
Quid Pro Quo, AuntiE: Originally, redneck, was a liberal slur against farmers who have to work in the sun all day with the shirts on, leaving them with a red neck. Out here on the Kansas range, we very much appreciate farmers and rednecks, who literally feed the world, as without them a whole lot of liberals would starve to death. :D
Did you perceive I was being denigrating? If so, it was a misperception.
I do it with our confederate banjo as a joke. You do realize I am southern born and bred, correct?
As a point of interest, a maternal family member owned the last private dairy farm to supply milk to Washington, DC. His garden supplied vegetables to a total of six families. The original part of the house predated the Civil War. Not to be arrogant, the "lower" ten acres of the farm, after ceasing operation, was donated to the county where it was located. You may plan an event there; however, our family will get first priority in perpetuity. It is so peaceful with the creek, willow trees and other BIG shade trees. His neck and face were red and integrity was his standard.
Sorry...long rant.