Houston vs. Dallas (Atlanta, Post, Trinity: low income, wages, town center)

[Chalie Brown]

....except its not, but okay.

[solytaire]

Originally Posted by MidwesternMan015

So true

Thanks. But yeah like I said, its all true. I dont know how any informed person can claim that the fact that most of the lower south used to be submerged in water is not true. But I guess... Anywho, the peidmont is ok. For what its worth, I dont think east texas is abundantly picturesque either. They are equally nice looking, but thats about it. Ill be back through the peidmont in a couple of weeks...yawn..lol

[solytaire]

Originally Posted by Chalie Brown

Well no. Like I was telling Matt before, the Piedmont region including Atlanta is far more than just pines and poplars. About half of the forestation is composed of other hardwoods like maples, oaks, ash, magnolia, elm, sweetgum, etc. These are definitely viisble in the autumn with the abundant fall foliage. And you say you've been to Georgia? Hmm.

And yes, coastal plain vegetation does differ from upland areas.

And I'm sorry, but I can't imagine anyone finding East Texas beautiful but somehow not being impressed with the Piedmont.

Yup, been through it several times now. Georgia included - Ill be going back through there in a couple of weeks too. Like I said, not ugly, but nothing too spectacular either. Obviously there are going to be an assortment of trees in any region, but again, the peidmont is by far and away dominated by pines and poplars. So much so the other kinds of trees arent even apparent most times. I do remember going through Bennetville, SC on my way to Georgia though, and it looks exactly like anywhere in East Texas, so apparently it sits in the Atlantic coastal plain.

And no, coastal plain vegetation does not necessarily differ from "upland areas". (Just as Bennettville wasnt strikingly different looking from rural areas around Atlanta.) But whatever, you think it does, I think it doesnt. I realize that experiences may vary so believe what you want to believe.

[Chalie Brown]

Originally Posted by solytaire

Yup, been through it several times now. Georgia included - Ill be going back through there in a couple of weeks too. Like I said, not ugly, but nothing too spectacular either. Obviously there are going to be an assortment of trees in any region, but again, the peidmont is by far and away dominated by pines and poplars. So much so the other kinds of trees arent even apparent most times. I do remember going through Bennetville, SC on my way to Georgia though, and it looks exactly like anywhere in East Texas, so apparently it sits in the Atlantic coastal plain.

And no, coastal plain vegetation does not necessarily differ from "upland areas". (Just as Bennettville wasnt strikingly different looking from rural areas around Atlanta.) But whatever, you think it does, I think it doesnt. I realize that experiences may vary so believe what you want to believe.

This is not my opinion it's a fact. Look it up if you don't believe me.

Beauty is subjective, but you're honestly the first person I've ever heard say the Piedmont wasn't that beautiful, and you're definitely in the minority. But it seems like you're avoiding having to admit that specific part of Georgia is greener than East Texas. This doesn't surprise me coming from a Texan, unfortunately. I'm having doubts about your experience in Georgia because your alleged observations don't really add up. Just pines and poplars? Sure...if you never got off the freeway. There are so many parts of Atlanta where there are hardly any pines at all.

I also never said it wasn't true that the lower south was not under water. I was talking about the rest of your post.

[Chalie Brown]

The northern region uplands are dominated by pine, originally Longleaf and Slash in the south and Shortleaf mixed with hardwoods in the north. These are wildfire-maintained systems that give way to Loblolly Pine and hardwoods in damper areas and bottomland hardwood forest in extensive lowland drainages. The southern region has tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and western Gulf coastal grasslands. They include large habitats of freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and coastal mangrove swamps.[2] Much of the lower elevation Gulf Coastal Plains supports wintering waterfowl.

Gulf Coastal Plain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Like I was telling Trae713, because it sits on a coastal plain, East Texas will be most similar to the coastal plain areas of Georgia, not the Piedmont, which definitely seems to be more densely populated with taller trees.

[Dallaz]

Ok. I'm tired of talking about trees and land geography.

[Dallaz]

Oh yea. They are going to make a new Dallas TV show.



YouTube - ‪Dallas 2012 First Look | NEW DALLAS SHOW (TNT) [HD]‬‏

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by Dallaz

Oh yea. They are going to make a new Dallas TV show.



YouTube - ‪Dallas 2012 First Look | NEW DALLAS SHOW (TNT) [HD]‬‏

Ugh, still keeping up with those Texas stereotypes.

Ya'll think this will be a hit or a miss??? Dallas has a huge cult following; it could work. I told mama giraffe about this and she was excited.

[Dallaz]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

Ugh, still keeping up with those Texas stereotypes.

Ya'll think this will be a hit or a miss??? Dallas has a huge cult following; it could word. I told mama giraffe about this and she was excited.

I think this show will be a success. I heard the show will focus on a modern Dallas. I hope this is true. (I hate Texas Stereotypes!)

[Trae713]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

Ugh, still keeping up with those Texas stereotypes.

Ya'll think this will be a hit or a miss??? Dallas has a huge cult following; it could word. I told mama giraffe about this and she was excited.

Considering we have much more entertainment options nowadays, it won't be nearly as successful as the first one, but I think the TNT version will still have good ratings (in line with the other successful TNT dramas).