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

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

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

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

If you would like to be added to, or removed from, the Finest ping list, FReepMail me.....it will be done.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mama.

[leadpencil1]

Sweet Home Alabama
(Ed King - Ronnie VanZant - Gary Rossington)
Big wheels keep on turning
Carry me home to see my kin
Singing songs about the Southland
I miss Alabamy once again
And I think its a sin, yes

Well I heard mister Young sing about her
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
A Southern man don't need him around anyhow

Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you

In Birmingham they love the governor
Now we all did what we could do
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you?
Tell the truth

Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Here I come Alabama

Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
And they've been known to pick a song or two
Lord they get me off so much
They pick me up when I'm feeling blue
Now how about you?

Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you

Sweet home Alabama
Oh sweet home baby
Where the skies are so blue
And the governor's true
Sweet Home Alabama
Lordy
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Yea, yea Montgomery's got the answer

[Mama_Bear]

Hi there, Aeronaut! Good morning to you.

[dansangel]

Beautiful job and a great idea, (((((((Mama_Bear))))))))

I can come here, have fun, see all of my friends and *learn* something, too! What more could anyone want? :-)

I don't know if I'll be able to get back before you leave, (and I'm not sure what your schedule is) but, I wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe and spectacular journey "Down Under"!

[Mama_Bear]

Wow! Thanks for the lyrics. That was quick! :-)

[GailA]

Good Morning ALL

Coffee's on

[Mama_Bear]

I wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe and spectacular journey "Down Under"!

Thanks Dansy. I hope to be able to post a G'day to my Finest mates while I'm down there..... (a little Australian lingo. LOL.) I'm told there are cyber cafes everywhere in the big cities. :-)

My only concern is the 15 hour flight. I can't even contemplate what it's going to be like to be on a plane that long. My hope is to fall asleep immediately and wake up a few minutes later in Sydney. LOL.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Gail. Coffee is exactly what I need. Thank you!

[Mama_Bear]

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Mama and all. The stars sure fell on Alabama.

[MinuteGal]

REAL state song of Alabama:

Broad the Stream whose name thou bearest
Grand thy Bigbee rolls along
Fair thy Coosa-Tallapoosa
Bold the Warrior, dark and strong
Goodlier than the land that Moses
Climbed lone Nebo's Mount to see
Alabama, Alabama
We will aye be true to thee

Brave and pure thy men and women
Better this than corn and wine
Make us worthy, God in Heaven
Of this goodly land of Thine

Where the perfumed south-wind whispers
Thy magnolia groves among
Softer than a mother's kisses
Sweeter than a mother's song
Where the golden jasmine trailing
Woos the treasure-laden bee
Alabama, Alabama
We will aye be true to thee

Wow!...... I'm Alabammy bound!

Leni

[FreeTheHostages]

[Aquamarine]

Mornin Mama Bear! Nice write up about Alabama, learned a few things I didn't know about the state.
Would you believe that I've made that pork chop recipe a few times and it is good!

[FreeTheHostages]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday !!

Howdy, Alabama FReepers !!

66 degrees as I post this, headin' for around 83 today !

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Mama_Bear]

Morning, Temple Owl. Thanks for coming with us to Alabama. :-)

Hope you have a nice Memorial Day weekend.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Leni. Thanks for locating and posting the real Alabama state song.

I was curious about what a Coosa-Tallapoosa was. Google answered my question. It's a river between Alabama and Georgia. What an interesting name. LOL.

[Mama_Bear]

Morning, Free. Cute calendar page today. :-)