Ok, 'Heels lost

[oenophile]

In the third volume of Walter Clark's Histories of the Several Regiments from North Carolina in the Great War, the author explains that the nickname came from the North Carolina troops ability to hold their ground during a battle. According to the book, North Carolina troops held their ground during a battle in Virginia during the American Civil War while other supporting troops retreated. After the battle, supporting troops asked the victorious North Carolinians: "Any more tar down in the Old North State, boys?" and they replied: "No, not a bit; old Jeff's bought it all up." The supporting troops continued: "Is that so? What is he going to do with it?" The North Carolinian troops' response: "He is going to put it on you'ns heels to make you stick better in the next fight."[2]

Even though I am glad the North won the war.

I congratulate the Hoyas. I hope they win it all in Atlanta and enjoy your time in the sun. After all, I am a Southern gentleman and a proud Tar boiler. I am a good sport and do not want do or say anything to disparage my heritage. Win or lose, I am a Tar Heel born and a Tar Heel bred and when I die, I will be a Tar Heel dead!

I congratulate Coach Roy and the 'Heels on a great season.

Likeaneagle,

Send Wilbur's BBQ. I need a pick me up!!!

Edited March 26, 2007 by oenophile

[likeaneagle]

no problem..it would be easier if I just sent you a pig...oink

[Mr. Pipes]

The Heels have had another memorable season. Roy Williams is a wonderful successor to Dean Smith.

What a pis*ser for the season to end this way....

Wait 'till next year ;).....

[likeaneagle]

oh, I heard once, it was the fiesty Irish and Scottish men who stepped to front row and center to fight in that war...

But you probaly know better Robin, since your degree is history,correct?

You a fine Southern Gentleman, so glad we met via the net..

[Suda]

Sure was disappointed in the outcome, but what an exciting game to watch. Georgetown just outplayed them the second half and overtime and deserved the win.

Am looking forward to the Final Four games and another fun basketball weekend.

Suda

[likeaneagle]

Hey Robin,

Does this work?

[oenophile]

Hey Robin,

Does this work?

Thanks likeaneagle,

For the uninitiated this place is the holy grail for bbq lovers. They cook whole hogs over hardwood coals all night long, mince it in the morning and season with a vinegar and red hot red pepper sauce.

A good heaping scoop of Wilburs barbecue with cole slaw, brunswick stew and hush puppies served iced tea is like ambrosia and nectar of the gods.

It's in my hometown, Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Robin

Edited March 31, 2007 by oenophile

[Tom Strange]

PIG? Pig is only BBQ to you mid-atlantic types!

(but it ain't bad)

I was in Goldsboro back somewhere around 80... worked at the mall... lots of kids with tobacco stained hands coming in to spend their hard earned dough.... I liked Goldsboro, kind of like Mayberry to me...

[likeaneagle]

TOm- you must have been of been an Airman...