I am Mississippi Delta boy, born and bred. My heart is in the south. I like all things southern rural and otherwise. However, for you Yankee's, I will be happy to provide you with any image that you are proud of.
(Oh, and by the way, definition of a Yankee... we consider you that if you don't live in the south. It has nothing to do with the war or north. It is just another term for non-southerner... (If you live in Oregon, yep...you are a yankee too... just sayin)
We will still treat you like family... Ever notice how no one ever retires and moves up north? We are proud of being southern... :)