tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13196976.post1791129041078859757..comments2007-03-01T16:16:58.350-05:00Comments on The Genealogue: Dadgum It, That's a Good QuestionChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386406270744275223noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13196976.post-26003590367227294622007-03-01T16:16:00.000-05:002007-03-01T16:16:00.000-05:00I almost lost my Maine Yankee accent when in colle...I almost lost my Maine Yankee accent when in college, but it comes back whenever I spend time with my father. I can't really call it an "impression" of my ancestors, since—somewhere deep down inside—it's still my natural speaking voice.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386406270744275223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13196976.post-34500744782836117212007-03-01T15:01:00.000-05:002007-03-01T15:01:00.000-05:00Actually I alternate. When I am doing my poor imit...Actually I alternate. When I am doing my poor imitation of my Pennsylvania ancestors, I use a dadgum sort of accent, all "well, hail Columbia, young'uns!" And when I do the tiresome impression of the NYC ancestors, I sound like Aunt Tessie from Greenpernt. At least I'M having fun!Lidianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13719859575624565776noreply@blogger.com