A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-23-03....Sweet Home Alabama

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, daisyscarlett, dansangel, dutchess, Mama_Bear

After discussing with Billie what I could post as a semi-monthly feature, we came up with the idea of doing a short 'vignette' piece on each state, starting with Alabama and working our way through Wyoming.

I am hoping to capture each state's unique atmosphere and flavor, without boring everyone with too many facts. This may (or may not) be a twice monthly feature - you never know what Da'Bear will post next ;-), but every so often I will be taking a lighthearted look at a new state and, together with you, we'll salute the Fine Americans who live there and proudly call themselves 'FReepers'.

In the spotlight today.....

According to the
Alabama State Page

160 Fine Alabamians
(blam, Alas Babylon!, FreepLady, Bizzy Bugz,
Paul Atreides, ToKillaMockingbird, and many more)

hail from the

(Crank up the volume!)

Alabama - Tidbits and Trivia

Alabama was admitted into the union on December 14, 1819.

The name "Alabama" means "tribal town" in the language of the local Creek Indians.

The State Nickname - Heart of Dixie, "Yellowhammer State"

Alabama State Motto - "Audemus jura nostra defendere" - We Dare Defend Our Rights

The Alabama State Song - "Alabama" (well, who would have guessed? LOL!)

The state nut of Alabama is the Pecan. (Pecan recipes, anyone?)

The star blue quartz is the state's official gemstone.

The state game bird of Alabama is the wild turkey. (Wild Turkey recipes?) ;-)

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Of course, no post about Alabama would be complete without a mention of the University of Alabama's......

and
Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant

***A bit of football trivia***

Does anyone know who caught Joe Namath's first touchdown pass at Alabama?

How about this one? Who scored the only touchdown in Alabama's 7-3 victory over Auburn in 1967?

If you think you can't live another moment without the answers, click on the graphic below where you will find even more UA Football trivia.

"YEA ALABAMA" FIGHT SONG

Let the Swanee Tiger scratch,
Let the Yellow Jacket sting,
Let the Georgia Bulldog bite,
Alabama still is right!
And whether win or lose we smile,
For that's Bama's fighting style:
You're Dixie's football pride,
Crimson Tide!
A-L-A-B-A-M-A

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Last but not least,
some famous Alabamians...

Boxer Joe Louis was born in Lexington in 1914. He died in 1981.

Baseball player Henry Louis (Hank) Aaron was born in Mobile 1934.

Helen Adams Keller was born on 27 June 1880 in Tuscumbia, in Northwest Alabama.

Lookout Mountain, Alabama produced the most popular band in country music history.....

...and, from Birmingham, Alabama's newest celebrity,
***The Velvet Teddy Bear***
American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard!

It's Friday so let's have some fun with this. Please join in with your favorite regional recipes, Alabama travel memories, state facts or trivia, or your favorite Alabama song.

I'll start....

A Finest Salute to our
FRiends from the
great state of Alabama!

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[Mama_Bear]

I have NO idea why it insists on squishing your head down like that, Lori!! LOL

Hmmmmmmmm.....I'll go check on that, just as soon as I get back from running my MIL over to the beauty shop.

I'll be back in awhile. Have fun guys. :-)

[martin_fierro]

In fact, I believe I have a dusty bottle of Southern Comfort around here somewhere.

That stuff is just VILE.

It makes a beeline to my cerebral cortex.

After that, everything quickly fades to black. <|:)~

[jwfiv]

uh, my Irish is showing...)

[nicmarlo]

Wolfie...just keep pretending that all you do is snooze....we ALL know you better than that!

[LadyX]

Bet you could rustle up that Albama Song every child sings 3,957 times in order to graduate from sixth grade - - Oh, Susannah!!

Well I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee
And I'm bound for Louisiana, my own true love for to see
It did rain all night the day I left
The weather was bone dry
The sun was so hot I froze myself
Suzanne, don't you go on and cry

I said, Oh, Susannah
Now, don't you cry for me
As I come from Alabama with this banjo on my knee

Well I had myself a dream the other night
When everything was still
I dreamed that I saw my girl Susanne
She was coming around the hill
Now, the buckwheat cake was in her mouth
A tear was in her eye
I said, that I come from Dixie land
Suzanne, don't you break down and cry

I said, Oh, Susannah
Now, don't you cry for me
'Cause I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee

TA DA !!!!

[jwfiv]

Now be sure I'm not taking sides...it's always fun, watching an immovable object encountering an irresistable force...'specially when the parties involved are wise and feisty, and mischievouis, women of good character and strong will...)

[JustAmy]

Wow ...... lots of info on that site. I've bookmarked it for future use. Thank Youuuuuu.

[Billie]

Yippeeeeeee! Lori, I think this calls for a margarita! LOL!

Far be it from me to say "I told you so" though. We'll just give wolfie an extra hug for being so gracious.

(((((((((wolfie)))))))))

[Billie]

I'm sure Billie must feel pretty low after having to suffer the utter humiliation of posting yesterday's "nuthin" thread. Just trying to cheer her up. :-)

Have I ever told you how much I appreciate you, T Man? :)

[Pippin]

Hi, Billie!

[LadyX]

Aye, that we be - and how did you chip away such a large piece from the Blarney Stone to carry around with ya, laddie?!!
LOL

By the by - this was a photograph of Sistah Nan and me in yesteryear when we were performin' all across the world with an Irish Dancing Troupe:

(Mama always loved her best - gave her the purdier dress..:((

[Mama_Bear]

Mama_Bear is leaving the building now....feel free to break out the party hats, if there are any still intact after yesterday.

Now, don't disappoint me........when I come back I want to see evidence that you all have had a good time. ;-)

[Pippin]

You have a great time too!

[Pippin]

You and Nan have been into everything I see! :O)

[The Thin Man]

Yes, the Thin Mint is rather obsequious, isn't he?

Obsequious

2. Servilely or meanly attentive; compliant to excess; cringing; fawning; as, obsequious flatterer, parasite.

I don't think that was a compliment!

Pippin or LadyX - Will one of you please give nicnac the paddywhacking she deserves?

[Pippin]

Of course TTM!

LadyX! Let's get nic!

[The Thin Man]

It's no longer there. You removed the evidence! LOL!

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe !

[martin_fierro]

Cool!

May I now call you "CrazyLegs"? <|:)~

XO

martini_ferrari

[The Thin Man]

Have I ever told you how much I appreciate you, T Man? :)

IT'S ABOUT TIME! :-)