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Small world indeed. Since you know the FL area, you might be interested in meeting Nelson Winbush, whose grandaddy went to war for the Confederacy. To hear this man talk, tell his stories, and show pictures of his grandaddy is amazing. He's down in Kissimmee, FL.

Another great story from Tarpon Springs, FL is that of Christopher Columbus, a proud black Confederate soldier. I posted the story on FR sometime back: Former Slave's Family Sees Him Honored At Last

"Small world indeed. Since you know the FL area,"[snip]

Actually, I grew up in a neutral state. I'm a Kentucky Hillbilly, so I don't really know this area that well. I used to visit my grandparents in the Dundee, Winter Haven area and they would visit my great uncle every day. That is when I got to meet and know Charlie Smith.

I enjoyed your link. I haven't heard the term "soda jerk" in a long time. And I found this quote interesting in regard to southern hospitality:

"I didn't grow up with the prejudice even when I rode the bus with my great-grandmother. The bus driver would say, `Mary, you can sit up in the front.'"

FReegards,
DocRock