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Originally Posted by Muncle
it may be of interest that the original county name was "sumpter", from the seminole word for "no gambling." around 1884, a local redneck named bubba dupre johnson was hired to paint signs delineating the borders of the county. before starting ob his job, bubba walked around to the privy behind the courthouse to relieve himself. unfortunately, the outhouse was in use, so bubba just started to go on the side of the bldg. 'bout that time, the sheriff came around the corner, saw what was happening and yelled "hey bubba, ain't no peein' here!"
well, bubba kinda misunderstood the comment and he wasn't one to argue, so the county got renamed that day.
and, no i do not think i'm ee cummings. i'm just typing with 2 or 3 fingers and it's easier noy using shift. and i'm using some ,.;'/?!
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Oh Munc,
Even though I fled this thread awhile ago, I just had to come back to tell you that I am so glad to see that you have come out to play. I love the Legend of Sumter (sic) County.
Thanks.
Oh, and I'll take you over old e.e. any day. Even if you are typing with your nose.
And also, I really like rednecks and I also like their music. (What that has do with anything I do not know. But that never stops me.)
B3