The great state of Texas knows that I am here. Well, at least the Department of Motor Vehicles knows that I am here and has sent me a nifty little book that says things like "To be a Texan, you do not need to own an oil well, unless of course, you live in Midland, where it's mandatory." and "To be a Texan, you do not need to own a horse. You do, however, need to practice safety at all times."
The little booklet also tells me that I only have 30 days to register my car. I suppose my 30 days are already up but I can't quite bring myself to go down to the DMV. I did manage to get the car inspected but putting Lone Star state license plates on my car makes this all very real. I am not on a long vacation visiting Rebecca. I am not doing an internship at the Austin History Center. This is real life.
Perhaps I will wear cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and a western shirt with snaps to the registration office just to prove that I am a Texan now. I wonder if they will think it is as funny as they think their little booklet is.....
The little booklet also tells me that I only have 30 days to register my car. I suppose my 30 days are already up but I can't quite bring myself to go down to the DMV. I did manage to get the car inspected but putting Lone Star state license plates on my car makes this all very real. I am not on a long vacation visiting Rebecca. I am not doing an internship at the Austin History Center. This is real life.
Perhaps I will wear cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and a western shirt with snaps to the registration office just to prove that I am a Texan now. I wonder if they will think it is as funny as they think their little booklet is.....
6 comments:
Don't forget your mandatory six-shooter, hayseed. It cracks me up that you'll have that license plate on your car. You & GWB.
There is no way in he** I am getting that particular license plate. That is just one of the specialty plates you can get. But perhaps the "God Bless Texas" plate...
http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-pounds.htm
3 lb and 1.66 oz
I chose Fl over TX so I wouldn't have to put that plate on my car. OMG this might be worse than Microsoft
Hope you don't mind - Bill gave me your blog address .... I'm sure glad - your cranberry recipe sounds way better than mine and I'm trying it tonight!
When we lived in Texas our neighbors TV caught on fire .... Everyone O.K. (they were non-drinking Texans) but strange ... Then again, that was back in the 80's when most everything in Texas was strange. Has it changed???
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jenny - Read away.... I finally found a public library reference job that is actually interesting and it is making me happy.
Hope you enjoyed the cranberry sauce.
What about the "Texas Reads" plate with "Libraries -- License to Read" tag line? I bet W doesn't have that one...
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