Shell shock

[STACY B]

Here we go !! As some know I haul dirt an Rocks an do tractor work . I have a guy who runs my tractor an he is a Brick Mason also ,, We work when ever there is work an do what ever when we don't . We have known each other since childhood but were never Best friends more like just nieghber hood buds . So after the Storm he lost his house an built back up high an he called me to put the foundation in . So we became pretty good friends after that cuz it was a long process . Anyway work got slow an I would drop by from time to time an shoot the breeze . An I moved closer after I sold my house an we got closer . So I got a new tractor an he was with me an I asked him if he wanted to run it when I had work ,,He said sure ,,Economy as bad as it is we all need to work a little ,, So ever since I have went by almost daily for the past year or so an we talk about work an what ever happens around town . So just to let you know that I am slipping ,,The Other night when I went by right before dark to tell him about a job an we talked an I left a few min later he called an said ---- Did you watch Inside Edition yesterday ? I said no ,,He then told me that there was a MAN on there that went to the Doctor for a check up an they found female overies inside him an he was part girl an he said that would exsplain alot of things about him ? He than said MAYBE that's what was wrong with YOU ,, An that's why you wear GIRLS clothes all the time ,,,, Next I guess you all think that I was talking like Porky Pig right ? NAAAAAAAAA Not me I said MAYBE SO ,,, I have always been this way an went on to tell him what I was an why . An the next day I went over to his house an just had a normal conversation like always . An just to let you know he is the BIGGEST RED NECK that you have ever seen ,, An he don;t need to work for me he just does it for extra money . An he told me whats the matter with people is they don't Educate themselves about different stuff an he wanted to know more ! So in short you never know about folks ? Stranger thing happen daily ,,Just wanted to share .:D:D

[Saffron]

You can never know how people will react, that's for sure.

[CharleneT]

Life is strange, really !

[Tracii G]

Stacy is out big time now woo hoo!!
I did have a woman at the grocery ask me about a week or so ago something like this.Here is how the convo went.
We were outside on her break shooting the breeze and she said 'cute jeans and shoes you are miss trendy looking today".
I said thanks for noticing and not judging.She said I have been meaning to ask you but didn't know how to ask you but are you trans?
I told her in a way yes and explained why I am like I am.
She said sit down and lets talk so I did and we had a chat one on one which was pretty cool.
She is in her early 30's and married with 2 kids.
She asked some great questions and I answered honestly.So I would have never guessed this biker/red neck looking woman would be so open.
You go Stacy looks like your bud is going to be OK.

[STACY B]

Wagons West Lady's ,,, I guess I am going to have to Pioneer this movement ,,, Like BIG MOUTH has done on everything HER whole life !! What else is new ? OH WELL ,,,I'm a Big Girl ,,Bet I can handle it !! Tell um like this ,,,Not much Change ,,Just the Female version of Me ,,,Just better looking an Smell better ,,Ya should like that ? Now my weapon of choice is my Coach Bag !!

[Tracii G]

When people take the time and show some genuine interest I will tell them.
I made a decision in 2007 I was going to be me and not worry what others thought.

[Babeba]

Stacy,

I'm so glad your friend is so supportive! That's great, girl! :hugs:

Crystal told me about that show, 'here comes honey boo boo' about the 6 year old in pageants who has a redneck background... I read a bit about it and watched a couple clips. You know what? It sounds like a bad news story waiting to happen over child exploitation but I like it that they show this family is unapologetically redneck AND unapologetically accepting of the LGBT community and of people with differences.

[mbmeen12]

I am very proud of my Ole gurl friend. You shine everyday for us here and always VERY supportive of us gurls. I can tell your beaming with positive waves. xoxo Kara, your friend from the upper east coast.:battingeyelashes:

[AllieSF]

Yes Stacy, though you did not and now do have a closer relationship with a true Redneck than many on this site, you just proved to me and hopefully a lot of other members here that maybe a lot of people out there, Rednecks included, are not so negative, closed minded and dangerous to our health as some may make it out to be. Thanks for sharing.

[Tracii G]

Does not matter what the person looks like or social standing nice people are nice people pain and simple.
Such as the redneck biker chick I talked with.I would have never thought she would have accepted me at all.
Good for you Stacy and your tractor friend.
It boils down to how we make impressions on others.

[Barbara Ella]

Stacy. It just proves that the more you know a person, the harder it generally is to dislike that person for some truly insignificant quirk. Your continual association with this man only served to show him who you really were. And when someone gets to know Stacy B, there is no going back. You go girl.

Barbara

[Inna]

Goodness of heart, embrace of another, and simple understanding of folks uniqueness seems not be hinging on hierarchy or scholastic aptitude yet dwell within open hearts and open minds.
Give him a hug from Inna, he is an awesome man.

[STACY B]

Thank's to all ,,, I only have one thing to add ,,Lots of people in the world get REDNECKS confused with Retards ,,They both have the letter R but are very DIFFERENT So like I said ya just never know about some folks ? Just like me Hank Williams jr Look alike an low an behold I have been a girl all my life !!! Who would of thought ? signed -- -(Redneck Girl !! )

[Cindy M]

Stacy,
Your friend had probably seen papparazzi pictures of you in People Magazine
Love,
Cindy:D

[jaye_cd]

Sounds like you and your friend are going to have a good strong bond for a long time now Stacy. Fantastic news!

[Kirsty_D]

Sometimes you can be surprised just where support comes from.

I work on an oil rig (often a Redneck Nirvana) and have been amazed at the positive reaction by the crew. Wish I could say the same about my Mum :sad:

[Claire Cook]

Goodness of heart, embrace of another, and simple understanding of folks uniqueness seems not be hinging on hierarchy or scholastic aptitude yet dwell within open hearts and open minds.
Give him a hug from Inna, he is an awesome man.

Inna has said it all here. Sometimes we just don't give folks enough credit. Stacy, thanks for sharing this!

[josee]

Stacy, that is great news! Good on ya!
I live in Virginia which west of Williamsburg or south of Alexandria is about as Redneck as they get. Gives me hope for the people I know who will know about me in a short amount of time.

[Kristy_K]

I am very happy for you Stacy...

[Beverley Sims]

ON'Ya Stacy,
Rednecks seem like they are more intelligent and curious than some bigots would have us believe.
It is great when people have a genuine inquiring mind.

[Sara Jessica]

Awwww, Stacy, you have an elephant too!!! ;)

Glad it worked out with your friend. At least he didn't beat around the bush.

[Megan_Renee]

I read your post and immediately thought of the Almost politically correct redneck meme. I hope it makes you chuckle...

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/28058818.jpg

[Momarie]

Wagons West Lady's ,,, I guess I am going to have to Pioneer this movement ,,, Like BIG MOUTH has done on everything HER whole life !! What else is new ? OH WELL ,,,I'm a Big Girl ,,Bet I can handle it !! Tell um like this ,,,Not much Change ,,Just the Female version of Me ,,,Just better looking an Smell better ,,Ya should like that ? Now my weapon of choice is my Coach Bag !!

Nipples to the wind Baby girl!

What a wonderful reaction.

[melissaK]

Sweetie, stop giving me hope for myself and humanity, ok? I mean how can I keep imprisoning myself with my irrational fears if you keep giving me these true life happy ending reports? ;^)

[STACY B]

Told yall I'm gonna single Handly Pioneer this movement ,, Just watch ,,, Once I set my mind to it ,,I Bribe ,,, Barter,, Give,,, Steal,,, Or whatever it takes to get the Best of the Best on our side ! So snap your holdups down an put your Big Girl Panties on Cuz we got us a SITUATION !!! That needs Tending too !

[Tracii G]

I love me some rednecks just simple people with big hearts and quick wit.
Way smarter than most people give them credit for.
Mountain people are especially open minded and quite smart.