Join a Ex-Southerners Meetup Group near Providence

“ South Carolina native and Gamecock Fan. Lived in Boston area for about 6 years now. Looking forward to meeting you! ”

“ Because drinking *alone* is just sad. ;) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a Kentucky girl, no matter where I live. I'm new to the area, but I'd be willing to help organize a new meetup. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a transplant from New Orleans post-Katrina and would like to meet other Saints Fans . . WHO DAT?!?!?!!! ”

“ Originally from Southern VA (GO HOKIES). I travel a lot with my career and this is just one more stop for me. I would like to meet some like - minded people who don't consider themselves "ex-southerners". Home is still SOUTH of here. ”

“ From Birmingham and fevered Alabama fan and Auburn hater. Here 12 years. Fun to discover a website and group devoted to ex-Southerners. I look forward to attending one of the meetings. ”

“ Howdy! I'm a 25 year old who moved here from Kentucky to Cambridge in January 2005 and for the first three months, i couldn't figure out why people were mad at me all the time. Now I realize: It's just Boston. Would like to meet some fellow GRITS. ”

“ Grew up in Miami, surrounded by actual southerners ( church, school, work, etc ). Not a legitimate southerner myself. Spontaneously said "y'all" at age 17. Have had identity issues since. Need help. ”

“ We both grew up in Nashville, TN and we just moved to Boston in August 2006. We miss the South terribly and hope to connect with others who have that Southern hospitality we're used to. ”

“ I'm a writer/ESL teacher, though I've done many jobs. I've been out of the south for about 15 years, living in Japan, Arizona, (now Boston), but I still eat grits in the morning, say y'all and fixin' and reckon and make big Southern meals at home. ”

“ Hi, I am from South Carolina and looking to meet new people in Boston. ”

“ I just moved here from Kentucky and I saw this and it made me smile. I love it up here but it would be nice to talk to other people who know the same slang that I use. ”

“ I'm from VA and just back from a trip visiting my parents in NC. I've been living in Boston for almost 4 years but I just can't seem to get used to it...maybe this group will help but I've pretty much decided to lay plans to move back home! ”

“ My name is Debbie and I moved to Boston in late 2006 for work. I am a recent college grad who is having a hard time adjusting to the Boston way of life (ex: people are always angry here). Im looking forward to meeting some fellow ex-southerners who ”

“ I moved to the Boston area (Woburn) in August 2005 from Oxford, MS, but I'm really from Birmingham, AL. BS from UA and PhD Chemistry from UAB. People are pretty friendly here, but they don't quite get my obsession with college football (Roll Tide!) ”

“ I work, head up a family, and alternate between too busy and bored. Conversation above eighth-grade level is most welcome! ”

“ hi y'all, I just moved to Boston from VA~look forward to making new friends.... ”

“ I came to Boston for college and haven't left yet, although a lot of my friends have slowly moved away. Looking to keep meeting new and interesting people, even if I see the sames ones day in and day out at work. ”

“ Hi ...my names Mayank and I moved up from Atlanta for work earlier this month. Excited to meet some new folks! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am trying to prepare for GMAT and think that group study can be very beneficial ”

“ Hey y'all! I moved here from Charleston, SC in the fall of '05'...I want to meet some ex-Southerners soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it sounds cool! ”

“ Georgia-born, Texas raised - ventured to New England for college and am now working in Boston. I would love to connect with some fellow Southerners! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make more friends! ”

“ I'm a web designer, usability specialist and fine art & commercial photographer. I like meetups that help me meet other people and get exposed to new ideas or fun and interesting activities. ”

“ Two confessions. I am a resident of Somerville (close) and I am not a newbie. As people were always helpful to me in my travels, I would like to share my knowledge with others that are new to this area. Dancing, things to see & do. ”

“ hi. i'm originally from louisiana. i've been on the east coast for quite a few years (8?), but still consider myself a southerner! i miss good ole home cookin, warm weather, and southern accents. ”

“ Hi, I am an ex-southerner from North Carolina. Been here 6 years. Married many years. No children. Miss the southern friendliness. ”

“ I grew up in Texas and moved to Boston in 2002 for grad school. I don't have intentions of moving back South, but I'm always happy to meet people from "home". ”

“ After growing up in Virginia and Northern Florida, I miss the warm weather and hospitality of the South. I've been in Boston since '98, and as much as I love the city, I still take any chance I can get to sneak south of the Mason-Dixon line! ”

“ I'm from SC and often miss the warm weather and laid-back vibe of the south. I currently live in Brookline and would love to connect with other southerners who are also living in/around Boston. ”

“ I just returned from a trip home to South Carolina and realized how much I miss the southern hospitality. Grew up in both North and South Carolina. ”

“ Hey, I'm Jenny. I grew up in Crowley, LA and now go to college up here. I miss the food, the music, and the heat, but I'm learning to like Boston. ”

“ I grew in the South, am from Atlanta, and have relatives in NC and SC. Would love to meet some similar people here in Boston. ”