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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[nicmarlo]

Mama_Bear is leaving the building now.

Uh, Mama_bear, don't let the door hit your you-know-what on the way out, k? : )

[nicmarlo]

Let's get nic!

You can't; I'm above the law!

<---nicmarlo--->

[LadyX]

This Old Man
(Knick-Knack Paddywhack)

Traditional
Written By: Unknown
Copyright Unknown

This old man, he played one,
He played knick-knack on my thumb;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played two,
He played knick-knack on my shoe;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played three,
He played knick-knack on my knee;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played four,
He played knick-knack on my door;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played five,
He played knick-knack on my hive;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played six,
He played knick-knack on my sticks;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played seven,
He played knick-knack up in Heaven;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played eight,
He played knick-knack on my gate;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played nine,
He played knick-knack on my spine;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played ten,
He played knick-knack once again;
Knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

You trying to tell me nicknack is This Old MAN???!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

Sure Meekie. I believe you, being an angel myself and all.

Alright !

Here's from one angel to another ! Cheers !

[nicmarlo]

I don't think that was a compliment!

Boy, Thin Mint, no one can accuse you of having the "lights on but nobody's home," now, can they! : )

[nicmarlo]

You trying to tell me nicknack is This Old MAN???!!!

I love that song! Your feeble attempts to ruin my day didn't work. Har Har Har!

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, just ask JustAmy !

Amy, every time I borrow THIS from you:

http://home.attbi.com/~mrgrumman/YouQuackMeUp.gif

. . . don't I ALWAYS put him back ??? Tell Pippin !

[nicmarlo]

don't I ALWAYS put him back ??? Tell Pippin !

Liar, liar, pants on fire!

[LadyX]

Once Upon A Time..:)) 'twas true... well, I'm (mostly) Irish, anyway!!

Okay, with German, Scottish, English and a wee bit of french blood as well...

Regular All-American Girl...

[nicmarlo]

It's getting even deeper in here!

That reminds me of a song: "How Deep Is Your Love?"

[LadyShallott]

Oops!

1/4 cup diced, drained pimento. LOL.

Kiss the little one for us..:)

Consider it done. :) God Bless

Chris

[jwfiv]

So, like, uh, which dress is the purdier?

It's a beautiful picture...) You and Nan have been kickin' up touble for a long time have

(Oh my, what mischief led to my grievous typo in that last post, to which I must own up?)

[nicmarlo]

LOL!

[Pippin]

OH! BROTHER!

[LadyX]

Is that truly our Hannah Rose?!!
Incredibly sweet picture, Chris!!

[MeekOneGOP]

You're welcomed. My pleasure !

[Billie]

Congratulations are in order! It's a Boy! Welcome, g'nad Jr. :)

James Matthew arrived 12 May... 8 lbs, 13 oz, 22 inches

[LadyX]

"(Oh my, what mischief led to my grievous typo in that last post, to which I must own up?)"

Not to worry, jw....Thin Man is preoccupied with Billie's latest words, mulling them over....a regular mull-a-gain stew is brewin'..:))

'Soitain' Peoples keep stirring the pot, though....yunz know who yew are..:))

[LadyShallott]

Yep, that's our little one. She is our pride and joy. I will tell her Aunt LadyX is sending cyber hugs. :-)

Chris

[nicmarlo]

That would be "sistah" to you, miss pipsqueak! : )