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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
Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997. Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.
On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY
If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.
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.....
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According to the Alabama State Page
160 Fine Alabamians (blam, Alas Babylon!, FreepLady, Bizzy Bugz, Paul Atreides, ToKillaMockingbird, and many more)
hail from the ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/hod.jpg)
![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/alabamaC.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/alabamaC.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/alabamaC.gif)
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![](http://65.77.210.72/Mama_Bear/shamusic.gif) (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...... ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/crimsontide.jpg) 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
![](http://65.77.210.72/Mama_Bear/fbleft.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://65.77.210.72/Mama_Bear/elephant.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://d21c.com/Mama_Bear/space.gif) ![](http://65.77.210.72/Mama_Bear/fbright.gif)
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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.....
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...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....
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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: nicmarlo; ST.LOUIE1
LOL. Hey, thief, that's my gif, I found it first and posted it to Martin, didn't I, Martin? ~~~ b l a n k s t a r e ~~~ huhwha? <|:)~
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posted on
05/23/2003 1:56:01 PM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(A v v n c v l v s M a x i m v s)
To: nicmarlo
See you later, nic, enjoy your evening. : )
To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; nicmarlo; MeeknMing; LadyX; jwfiv; GailA; sweetliberty; Billie; ...
"Green Acres! Is the place to be!
Farm lining is the life for me!
You can keep Manhatten! Just give me that countryside!"
343
posted on
05/23/2003 1:58:02 PM PDT
by
Pippin
( I know that my Redemer liveth!)
To: martin_fierro; nicmarlo
LOL. Hey, thief, that's my gif, I found it first and posted it to Martin, didn't I, Martin? ~~~ b l a n k s t a r e ~~~ huhwha? <|:)~
Uh-huh....just what I thought....she was fibbin'. LOL
Thank you, Martin!
To: MeeknMing
There are many more weather banner and "sticker" designs at their website, but finding the link to them is almost impossible.
To: nicmarlo
The state nut of Alabama is the Pecan
I thought it was Paul Atreides! : )
Both of you owe me a new keyboard. BOTH!
For what??????? 'Cuz # 207 was funny & made me spew Diet Lemon Pepsi all over my (old, now nonfunctioning) keyboard. THAT'S why. <|:)~
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:00:20 PM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(A v v n c v l v s M a x i m v s)
To: Pippin
Have you flipped, Pip? LOL
To: ST.LOUIE1
Nope! Why? LOL!
348
posted on
05/23/2003 2:02:10 PM PDT
by
Pippin
( I know that my Redemer liveth!)
To: ST.LOUIE1
Hmmmm....she reminds me of a certain person. : ) HEY! Shirley, you wouldn't be talking about ME??? LOL!
To: martin_fierro
Diet Lemon Pepsi I just LOVE that stuff.......I think I am addicted to it. LOL. And, the really nice thing is ZERO calories!!!
To: GailA
That's a wonderful bear, Gail!!
Know Lori will want it..:))
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:14:56 PM PDT
by
LadyX
(((( God's Love and Mercy and Grace are without limit - - ))))
To: Mama_Bear
Mrs. Fierro & I are diet pop (NOT "soda") connoisseurs.
WE LIKE |
SHE LIKES |
I LIKE |
SWILL |
- Pepsi One
- Diet Pepsi
- Lemon Diet Pepsi
- Diet Mountain Dew
- Fresca
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- A&W Diet Root Beer
- Diet Dr. Pepper
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352
posted on
05/23/2003 2:16:18 PM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(A v v n c v l v s M a x i m v s)
To: martin_fierro; Mama_Bear
My favorite is Diet Dr. Pepper....put crushed ice in glass - add the Diet Dr. Pepper only to top of ice - spoon into mouth, rather than drink it straight..:))
Lasts longer, and is more *special* !!
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:22:57 PM PDT
by
LadyX
(((( God's Love and Mercy and Grace are without limit - - ))))
To: Mama_Bear
doesn't have our dear dutchess in it. Isn't she out of town?
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:32:00 PM PDT
by
lonestar
(Don't mess with Texans)
To: Quilla; Paul Atreides; Flurry; Texaggie79; Southack; 6ppc; Alabama Scholars Association; ...
Look whose state is being honored today ping! Anybody have anything to add about the great state of Alabama?
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:33:02 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: LadyX
My favorite is Diet Dr. Pepper....put crushed ice in glass - add the Diet Dr. Pepper only to top of ice - spoon into mouth, rather than drink it straight..:)) Lasts longer, and is more *special* !! Somebody get that woman a...
![](http://www.grilledcheese.com/img/font/711slurpie.gif)
![](http://www.costumers.com/mascots/slurpee1.jpg)
...SLURPEE! <|:)~
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:35:31 PM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(A v v n c v l v s M a x i m v s)
To: sweetliberty
Yeah! Get the Alabama crowd!
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:36:50 PM PDT
by
Pippin
( I know that my Redemer liveth!)
To: Mama_Bear
I took the liberty of pinging the Alabama FReepers. I thought it might spice up the thread a bit....
not to mention getting it back on topic.
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:37:57 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: sweetliberty
And who says it's off topic? :O)
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posted on
05/23/2003 2:38:51 PM PDT
by
Pippin
( I know that my Redemer liveth!)
To: martin_fierro; MeeknMing; Mama_Bear
"I LIKE (best) A&W Diet Root Beer and Diet Dr. Pepper
I can drink Diet Pepsi but would prefer Diet Coke. But .....
With these temps ......,
I drink lots of H2O.
360
posted on
05/23/2003 2:42:12 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America!)
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