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Actually, I find that Californians can be fairly obnoxious about their state too. They are very proud to be from the Left Coast and California in particular.

There is a fair amount of regionalism in America. Texas is so big that they can be forgiven for thinking of their state as "a whole 'nother country." New Englanders and Northeasterners can be quite snobby too. I recall a conversation with a pair from Connecticut who jokingly asked a friend "You're from Virginia? Do you have plumbing down south?" Of course, having seen some parts of Connecticut, I much prefer most of the South I've been to. New Yorkers seem to look down their noses at New Jersey, as do some Pennsylvanians.

As for the original topic of the thread, what that guy's done is pretty impressive. But I have a feeling that ancient Britons did not have concrete on the ground, perfectly straight stone blocks that would allow such rotation to occur, and had a lot more labor available to render these methods somewhat unnecessary.

Just thought I'd weigh in on Texas pride. I spent many, many years in Texas (White Settlement, which is near Ft. Worth; Houston, north around 1960 area; Plano, which is north of Dallas; and San Antonio). The pride of all true Texans is what I truly adored. It is stronger (IMHO) than any national price I've ever seen. At first, it seemed a little over the top. But once you get to know the people - they are truly friendly, open, giving, kind, and they love their "country". But like the truest of friends - they'll tell you the truth - and they'll defend you to the end. That's the root of the "Don't Mess With Texas" thing. You know...sort of a "we can mess with ourselves all we want...but if YOU (meaning outsider) try to mess with any one of us...well...don't). I have lived in Illinois, England (Slough), California, Wyoming, Louisiana, Michigan, and now Colorado (twice) - and I still consider Texas my true home and where I hope to retire (although Colorado is very, very nice).

Many years ago, I had a fraternity brother from Iowa, and he was EXTREMELY proud of Iowa. He got overly excited one day and loudly proclaimed to a large group of people that: "Iowa is the land of beautiful corn and tall women!!"

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Some folks would just as soon keep some parts of the country "undiscovered". I've lived in two such states. And I'm not tellin'!

Brag on Big T and Virginia et. al.

The best parts to live in are often places people seldom frequent. The best parts of Virginia are the Western and Southwestern parts. Burke's Garden is like a little piece of heaven, as are the valleys Route 42 traverses.

I now live in between the edge of the D.C. sprawl and Virginia's horse country, so I can't complain. Actually, I like it a lot here. Still, my heart lies somewhere between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.