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MistyMeadows Payneville, KY(Zone 7a) Jan 08, 2008

Some people in Kentucky have trouble with all those "shalls" and "shall nots" in the Ten Commandments. Folks just aren't used to talking in those terms. So, some folks in Southeastern Kentucky got together and translated the "King James" into "Harlan County" language.... no joke, read on...

The Hillbilly's Ten Commandments (posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in Harlan, Ky.)

(1) Just one God
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'
(5) Put nothin' before God
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal
(7) No killin'
(8) Watch yer mouth
(9) Don't take what ain't yers
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think? Y'all have a nice day.

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Indy Alexandria, IN(Zone 6a) Jan 08, 2008

One question.....just where does hillbilly country start? Ah thinks a few mighta swammed across the Ohie River LOL

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MistyMeadows Payneville, KY(Zone 7a) Jan 08, 2008

I'm not really sure. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and I'd swear to you there are hillbillys there too :)

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Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON Jan 08, 2008

Must tell you all, that's right down to the crust of things...no mincing with words..thanks for sharing..

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Jan 09, 2008

I liked it. Thanks!

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soapwort243 South Milwaukee, WI Jan 15, 2008

I really like that-- "That's putting the cookie jar right where the kiddies can reach it."

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roybird Santa Fe, NM Jan 15, 2008

Well said! Sounds like New Mexico folks to me...pretty hilly up north here in fact!

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adoresaiken Clemmons, NC Jan 21, 2008

Misty,

I love it! Maybe my Grandchildren would understand the commandments better if I gave them a copy of this!

Thanks for sharing that with us!

Pat

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