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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-23-03....Sweet Home Alabama
Billie and Mama_Bear
Posted on 05/23/2003 5:30:15 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, daisyscarlett, dansangel, dutchess, Mama_Bear
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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?) ;-)
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!
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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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Thanks, Mixer!
1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; US: Alabama
KEYWORDS: alabama; freepers; military; salute; surprises; veterans
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To: MeeknMing
I finally found the link to the page with all the weather banners and stickers.....
HERE
To: nicmarlo
Sorry, I am just now getting to reply to some of these earlier posts.
That looks like a regular smiley face party going on. LOL Some of those I hadn't seen before.
You're such fun, no matter what 'ain't-no-saint' Louie sez. ;-)
To: nicmarlo; The Thin Man
Yes, the Thin Mint is rather obsequious, isn't he? Yeah........what you said - I agree. LOL.
To: Billie; ST.LOUIE1
Yippeeeeeee! Lori, I think this calls for a margarita! LOL! Well, after being on this thread ALL day, I couldn't agree more. Not that it hasn't be fun, but my typing paws are tingling. 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.
Yes, I think he took it very well, like the gentleman he is. :-)
To: Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie
lol...Lori...I hope you know I was only kidding...gosh...in my haste a few mornings I forgot the hostess graphic (as well as the military prayer) altogether. I should be back home and computer saavy to wish you a good send off before you leave. Unfortunately...Mr. D. is breathing down my back to disconnect and pack this one up as we treck back early tomorrow from Florida to Ohio.
PS Again great job today and wonderful idea for an ongoing thread...Billie this really is working!!
dansy...we'll be driving through your "not so fair city" around 11:00 a.m. If you hear a honk...it's from me LOL!
Okay...the computers being unplugged...withdrawal begins!
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posted on
05/23/2003 4:57:11 PM PDT
by
dutchess
(A day without the Finest is a day without sunshine)
To: The Thin Man
It's no longer there. You removed the evidence! LOL! Like magic, Mama_Bear's goofs just disappear.....actually, even better than that, Lynyrd Skynyrd's name is now spelled correctly.
What a really weird name!!
To: Pippin
Howdy! Don't know how long I'll be around tonite. Gettin' ready to eat and who knows after that ??
If I can't be back here later, I'll see y'all manana . . .
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posted on
05/23/2003 4:58:26 PM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Dixie Chimps! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: MeeknMing
SEEYA, Meekie!
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posted on
05/23/2003 4:59:51 PM PDT
by
Pippin
( I know that my Redemer liveth!)
To: Billie
****Not that it hasn't be fun, but my typing paws are tingling. LOL****
And, when I start dropping off letters, I know it's about time to quit.
To: nicmarlo
LOL !
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posted on
05/23/2003 5:02:50 PM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Dixie Chimps! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: MeeknMing
Hey, Meekie!
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posted on
05/23/2003 5:03:38 PM PDT
by
Pippin
( I know that my Redemer liveth!)
To: sweetliberty
....there is something else that I'll bet most of you didn't realize about Alabama. It has actually taken practical steps to put the brakes on RAT voter fraud. This is GREAT news! Voter fraud should be everyone's concern. Without fair, honest elections, we can't hope to prevail.
Maybe some other states will follow Alabama's lead. Of course, I hold out very little hope of CA getting on the "stop voter fraud" bandwagon anytime soon. It just isn't going to happen, the cards are stacked against us.
To: Mama_Bear; All
Another great presentation, thank you Mama_Bear. Have not had the chance to read through the entire thread yet. I am heading out and wanted to post this graphic for you Mama_Bear, and for all of Freepers Finest. Have a great evening all.
Colleen
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posted on
05/23/2003 5:16:21 PM PDT
by
deadhead
(God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
To: sweet_diane
I don't have time to read the thread, but did want to say ROLL TIDE ROLL! Thanks for coming by and leaving the Alabama Caviar recipe, even though you are pressed for time. I have loved all of this particpation we have had today. Hope to see you here again when you have more time.
BTW, THAT kind of caviar I might just try....I've never had, nor intend to ever have, the real thing. LOL
To: Mama_Bear
"the cards are stacked against us." Same in Arkansas. Oh, the federal government gave us money to "help us with our election problems" but we have RATs running everything in the state so you can figure out how that translates.
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posted on
05/23/2003 5:17:04 PM PDT
by
sweetliberty
("Having the right to do a thing is not at all the same thing as being right in doing it.")
To: deadhead
Awwwww.........what a sweet good night graphic. Thank you for thinking of us and stopping by. :-)
You have a nice evening too.
To: sweetliberty
I want to see evidence that you all have had a good time
LOL! Yep, there it is! That looks like evidence to me.
To: GailA
Awwwwwww.........cute little patriotic bear! Thank you, Gail, for all your contributions to my bear collection. I've saved every one. :-)
To: Mama_Bear; All
The mighty USS ALABAMA
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posted on
05/23/2003 5:30:45 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1; nicmarlo
Louie made me do it and nic drove me to it!
*hic*
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posted on
05/23/2003 5:33:00 PM PDT
by
sweetliberty
("Having the right to do a thing is not at all the same thing as being right in doing it.")
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