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I think some freepers misread my post as being anti-south. I was just making an observation about squirrel and deer, and mentioned Armadillos (who don't bother you if you don't bother them) and fire ants (which is something southerners don't like either). I could also list a whole lot of things better about Columbus, GA than "The North". I left my home state of Connecticut for a reason, and when I visit, it is depressing. The people in Georgia are great, the Little League is great. I didn't miss snow. The local Republican Party welcome a conservative transplant. Also, the South has MUCH better interaction between black people and white people than the northern cities. Where Madison, Wisconsin had 30% India/Pakistan/Whateverstan employees, Columbus, GA had black Americans who spoke comprehensible English and knew their stuff, and cooperated. Some of that might be because of nearby Ft. Benning, but not all of it. Speaking of Alabama, I was very pleasantly surprised to find a VERY good Italian restaurant in Phenix City, AL of all places, Giovanna's Pizzeria. Also liked the EWTN area for sites of interest to Catholics. I loved hearing the stories from Alabama co-workers about how to make a still. I thought that was a long-dead legend, but it is a very real thing, and very cool. (hint: Tums and Aquarium heaters are both used in the process). But despite it all I like venison in any size, but more is better.