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!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 05-19-03 Military Monday 05-20-03 RabidRalph 05-21-03 Freeper Pets 05-22-03 This Space for Rent

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[Aquamarine]

Good night Mama Bear. Thanks for bringing us such a beautiful thread today.

[GailA]

You are welcome. DK and I toured the USS Alabama when we came back from FL year before last. There is also a Sub and a hangar full of various military air craft to see including the Black Bird, there at Mobile.

[FreepLady]

Hi Mama Bear and all!
Thanks for the Alabama salute! I'm a life long Alabama native and never plan to live anywhere else! This state is just wonderful to raise a family in...I have so many great memories. Yall come visit!

[JustAmy]

Pinging you and Jim to the munchin. Also see # 287.

Jim, Call Sheila.

[JustAmy]

Yes .... that is Marissa. Sometimes sugar and spice and sometimes a terror. She can be a handful.
Today she said "damn it". I told her not to say that, to say "Darn it". She said I say "damn it!". I needed to remind hubby (and myself) to watch what words are used.

[jwfiv]

Oh, gosh...I'm busted two times...was aware only of my French spelling of mischievouis...never saw irresistable, though I remember it looked odd to me when I typed it.

Good thing I gave up trying to be perfekt...)

[jwfiv]

Thank you for the recipe, and that tasy strawberry and rhubarb pie...yum...didn't have any extra room in the fridge, so I ate it all in one sitting...now I have a stomach ache...it's worth it, though...)

[mtngrl@vrwc]

I just found your ping and saw the pictures of your adorable little great niece! She's the cutest little girl! You have told me so much about her and I am glad to have a face to put with all of the stories you have told me about her. Thanks!

[dansangel]

Come relax, kick back and join us for some weekend fun Over HERE!

[ST.LOUIE1]

"But like all wimmen, they know how to fool people (especially men) with their winsome smiles"

I don't hear YOU complainin' about it.

And you won't, either. I just let them think they get away with it. : )

Cute sig. : )

[nicmarlo]

I meant to tell you yesterday, but didn't....your little girl is adorable! so very, very precocious, too I bet! Watch out, my oldest daughter was and she has become quite something at 17! : )

[nicmarlo]

She's mean to everyone....it's her true nature. : (

Am not and not true!

[nicmarlo]

I ain't skeerd of you. : )

You'll eat them thar words!

[nicmarlo]

"But like all wimmen, they know how to fool people (especially men) with their winsome smiles"

I don't hear YOU compainin' about it.

That's because he's wolfie, one minute he's a guy, the next, he's attacking you! : )

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Nic

She is my Grand-Niece. I babysit 5 days a week and sometimes she is more than a handful. But some days she is sweeter than honey and I love her to pieces.

[LowOiL]

Another Alabama BTTT

BTW... You sorta forgot to put last years Alabama vs. AUBURN up for everyone to see. I believe it was 17 to 7 in favor of the War Eagles from Auburn....

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the Alabama salute! I'm a life long Alabama native and never plan to live anywhere else!

You're welcome, and thanks for stopping by the thread. I'm sorry I missed your post last night. I had already left the thread for the evening.

I very much enjoyed putting this post together and learning more about your state. It does sound like a wonderful place to raise kids.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the Alabama bump.

BTW... You sorta forgot to put last years Alabama vs. AUBURN up for everyone to see. I believe it was 17 to 7 in favor of the War Eagles from Auburn....

Yes, I know. It was pointed out to me, early on, that I forgot to mention Auburn in my post and I was told that I was going to hear about it from any Auburn alumni and Tiger fans. So, with my apologies, I posted a little tribute to AU HERE.

You can be sure, as I work my way through the states, that I won't make THAT mistake again. LOL

[Mama_Bear]

Yes .... that is Marissa.

She's a doll! She looks like a little angel.......now, how could she be a handful? ;-)

[Conspiracy Guy]

It's a wonderful place. We've had our ups and downs but mostly ups now. It's a place where neighbors know neighbors and even the young understand what a wonderful gift they have been given to live in the USA. Ballparks are full of parents watching children and people know the words to the National Anthem. Visit sometime and you won't leave.