"Whereabouts in the south? Couldn't hurt to try the lactose-free milk to
make the gravy."

I'm in Chattanooga - love it here!

I'm finding the lactose free milk is great. OTOH, I got all excited when
I saw Bryer's lactose free ice cream, especially since I LOVE Bryer's
ice cream...but it turned out to be awful.

Milk in baked goods is OK; it's when it's in "regular" food that I seem
to be affected.
Anyway, I'll try the white gravy with my lactose free milk.