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by Anonymous on August 21st, 2009
I lived in Houston, Texas from 1979-81. There were two things I could not stand about that town.
First, I really hate racists, and Houston seems to have more than their share of them, regardless of the race of the person who is racist in their views. I was being stared at with scorn by non-whites, and some whites were always shoving a flyer in my face, asking me to "Wake up!" and join the Ku Klux Klan.
Secondly, Houston has a well-deserved reputation as being "the most air-conditioned city on Earth." During the summer months, I would have to change my shirt at least four times a day, carrying 3 extra clean shirts in a plastic bag in my car with me, "just in case."
One time, just walking from my car in a parking lot to the entrance of a shopping mall, my shirt became so soaking wet from the humidity that some folks in the mall asked, "Is it raining outside now?"
Thunderstorms in Houston are always violent and lengthy. In many areas of the country, rain is light and you can go out, briefly, without an umbrella or a raincoat. Not in Houston. Your clothes will be drenched to the point where you will look like you had just gone swimming in a lake, fully clothed.
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Where is the Rosenberg Rose Garden?
by Answerbag Staff on June 9th, 2010
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Has anyone been to the Titanic Exibiton in Galveston TX?, if so, h ow was it?
by Jake on July 13th, 2008
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Does Houston have a big Gang problem?
by The Guy on November 2nd, 2008
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Where can I find storage auctions in Houston, Texas?
by jejohnson on June 23rd, 2011
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Where is the best place to get a navel piercing in Houston , TX or in the Sugarland area?
by Flagirl on August 28th, 2008
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Comments
Thanks Mensan for a detailed answer.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 21st, 2009
You are welcome, Keith, and thanks for the points.
You helped me to reach Level 65, today!
by Anonymous on August 21st, 2009
How interesting you were in Houston, Mensan. You really get around. Everything you said is true. This summer is the worse in 20 years with over 66 days of 100+ weather. I don't want to go to the beaches, I don't want to go out. I may never come back. +5 guys.
by dancer on August 24th, 2009
Thanks for the points BD, and I hope you survive that Houston weather.
by Anonymous on August 25th, 2009
i love it here in Houston, and that was a long time ago about the racistness i'm puerto rican and white and a wole bunch oof my friends are black and if i ever met someone still in the KKK id probably kill the bitch. But, the weather part is still true. Luckily though i love rain and hot weather, oh and the winter last year and the bigging of this year (09' and 10') was freezing it snowed twice and we had hail! it was great.
by karismaa on March 16th, 2010