The custom of pulling one's vehicle to the side to let a funeral procession pass (even in the opposite direction) is something I have only seen in the South. Since that is where I grew up, I took it for granted that this was always done everywhere. I learned different as I moved to other parts of the country. And when I again encountered it on a return visit, it came home to me that this practice is somewhat unique. All in all it is a wonderful custom, if not practical, for traffic reasons on narrow roads. I have even seen cars, not all but some, on Interstate I-85 in the Atlanta area pull to the shoulder while a funeral passes--and they have up to five lanes so it really isn't necessary. I always like to think that those who pull over on the Interstate are true Southerners with proper "raisin". To show respect for someone who has passed beyond this mortal earth, even a stranger, by pausing for a few moments in our often hurried journey to our personal ends, it seems to me is good for each of us. I vote for 1860. Walter Freeman Bettie Wood wrote: > Hi all, > After attending a funeral of a mother to a dear friend of mine today, I > got to thinking about funerals in other states. In a funeral procession, > do vehicles pull over to the side of the road to show respect in your > state, or just in Texas? I have also seen folks remove thier > caps/hats--just wondering. > > I have not recieved any money yet for the census, but figure it'll start > coming in tomorrow. To date, I have $20 cash on hand, $210 is being > sent, & 3 undetermined amounts $$$. > Now, which census should I buy first? In my opinion (& you do NOT have > to go along with me!!), I think every census year should have some kind > of "representation". So far we have: > 1820--images should be online in March > 1830--transcriptions (by our "Gen-brother/son" ross JONES) have been > done & are online. > 1840--transcriptions are assigned to me > 1850--assigned to Susan BLACK > 1860--zip > 1870--transcriptions by our "Gen-brother/son" Ray BEAM) > 1880--no census, but we have a mortality schedule online by Bob TORBER > 1890--all census & special schedules destroyed by fire > 1900--nil > 1910--nothing > 1920--not a thing > Here is the approximate cost per census image: > 1830 - about 100 pages (about $75) > 1840 - about 80 pages (about $60) > 1850 - about 170 pages (about $128) > 1860 - about 170 pages (about $128) > 1870 - about 280 pages (about $210) > 1880 - about 320 pages (about $240) > 1900 - about 430 pages (about $325) > 1910 - about 520 pages (about $390) > 1920 - about 500 pages (about $375) > http://www.skpub.com/genie/censuscd/ga.html > for more information. > > I was informed that the images will not be indexed, but the > transcriptions we have so far are, & I intend for the 1840 to be > indexed. I thought we could have another "project" here, if you like. > Some of us could take letters A & B, another could take C, another D&E, > etc. & index these--if you have access to the materials??? Just an > idea. I'll eventually get them done, but we could more folks > involved??? > I haven't talked with any possible donors yet, but intend to. Some of > you have provided some terrific "leads". I hope none of you feel > "obligated" to donate to this project. If you are broker than broke (& > I KNOW a couple of you are), then please wait until you can afford > this. You can always help transcribe a census, add your info to our > site, type, get cemetery directions, give your support & love to the > rest of us,etc. Our "talents" are many, & all different. Some of you > may be able to do all, & some may be just a "Cheerleader". I love you > all! > Have a sweet week! > Momma Walton <><