Thanks for that forgiveness, lol, I know how proud Texans are of their state. My reply has always been I am closer to Dallas than I am to New Orleans... and my accent will pass for a Texas accent, way before it would a Cajun accent, lol.

Yea, my diet has change some for sure, mainly sugar free everything. My sis says to dip the carrots and celery in ranch dip... I will give that a try.