The 'oil patch' is anywhere on Earth that there is drilling and exploration for oil and gas (petroleum and natural gas). Its a term used by those that work in the industry. Its a nomadic life.
'cracker' is an insulting term used by non-whites towards white people.
I called Shauna 'Miss Texas' because here in the US it is a term that connotates someone assured and put together. It is the opposite from the image of someone slovenly, stupid, and a hick or redneck (cracker). Shauna said her comment trying to make a point. Her friends are highly intelligent and would never think that way. She just happened to see the one bopping his head in tune to the song about crackers and it tickled her. She is always telling them not to call themselves (within their own races) ugly names like the 'n' word the African Am use, 'skins' (redskins) the Native Am use, and on and on. Just lowers self-esteme. There are many important issues to be concerned about and what color you are isn't one of them.
Gary, I lost you on "Off the Topic"- too confusing
Thanks for the info about Prom. "Walking out together" was a phrase my granny used. I get behind the times occasionally. When Shauna had a date to her Senior Prom I asked who she was 'going out with'. She said, "Mom, we are NOT going out!!" Seems that meant something a little more serious, like living together 
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