Alabama misconceptions

[Kay B]

I received the Holy Ghost in Dothan, Alabama !

[Sam]

There's a good article on Lynyrd Skynyrd in Wikipedia at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd

We've been to a couple of Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts here in the Cincinnati area.
The first one we had seats pretty close to the front and it was the next afternoon before we our hearing returned. The second one we sat farther back and the music was easier on our ears. My wife has refused to go to any more of them because of the scary way so many in the crowd looked and acted.

If this link works, you can see an old picture and hear some music
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...icial%26sa%3DG

[Sam]

Originally Posted by hnhisle

I received the Holy Ghost in Dothan, Alabama !

One time when we went to Panama City, because of cancellation of the little plane that flew from Atlanta to Panama City, we were offered an alternate flight to Dothan (I think) Alabama and then a bus ride to Panama City. We didn't get on that flight but it was probably just as well. Right after they took off they returned because of engine problems.

[Sam]

Is it true that in Alabama high schools they use the same mule for driver's ed. classes on Monday and Wednesday and for sex ed. classes on Tuesday and Thursday?

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

There is a great christian band who has roots there, "Big Daddy Weave"

probably can't play as well as Lynyrd Skynyrd

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Sam

Is it true that in Alabama high schools they use the same mule for driver's ed. classes on Monday and Wednesday and for sex ed. classes on Tuesday and Thursday?

Oh... now... see... that was totally uncalled for.

And... on the subject of Big Daddy Weave...

Since he sings praises to the King I would have to rate him higher than Lyn Skyn.

[Esther]

Did you forget there was a band from there? From Scottsdale I beleive. Well known group.

Wonder if you can guess the name of their band?

[Nina]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Oh... now... see... that was totally uncalled for.

And... on the subject of Big Daddy Weave...

Since he sings praises to the King I would have to rate him higher than Lyn Skyn.

Aman Brother!

Sweet Home Alabama has nothing on this:


Big Daddy Weave Completely Free Lyrics


Broken and poured out for the love of His creation
God paid a debt that He didn't owe
Bearing my pain for not one was His equal
And wearing my shame so that I could know him

He gave us all He had to give
So that we could truly live
So let's give all we have to Him
So that we can be completely free

And as they placed the thorns on His brow
As they drove the nails into His hands and His feet
He looked past the moment
To where we are now
And gave us the victory
From what seemed His defeat

He said here's my body
It's broken in two
Here is my blood let it cover you
All that I have is now yours to receive
Payment in full so that you could be free

Oh without a doubt completely
So that we can be completely free

[Nina]

Originally Posted by Esther

Did you forget there was a band from there? From Scottsdale I beleive. Well known group.

Wonder if you can guess the name of their band?

Do You mean Scottsboro?

The Blind Boys from Alabama?

What do I win?

[Raven]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

I'm surprized by the misconceptions people have of Alabama- Maybe I should enlighten some folks about our great state-

We haves cities. No, really. Birminghan isn't just a city in England. There is a Birmingham in a Alabama. And, its BIG. Got paved streets, tall building and everything. We've got indoor plumbing and electric lights. And Wal-mart isn't the only place to shop - we've got K-mart, too. And, Big Lots!

You don't have to drive a pick-up truck and chew tobacco in Alabama. People own cars (I once saw a Hummer). Some people own pick-up trucks and CARS. And they drive them too. If you REALLY want to be somebody in Alabama, get a pick-up, a car AND a tractor. Now Thats STATUS!

We don't own slaves anymore- and not everyone is a farmer. We have computers and internet service. (See, I'm using one now). Kids go to school and some even graduate from high school. Some actually go to college. Yes, we do have colleges in Alabama. At least, thats what I heard.

Not all churches handle snakes. I don't even know of a church in Alabama that still "have signs following them that believe". The churches have carpet on the floor and padded pews. We've got Baptists (lots of 'em), Methodists and even some high-falutin Lutherans. Theres Pentecostal churches scattered around like pepper in grits. And EVERYBODY eats grits!

Alabama is NOT "tornado alley". Yes, we have storms, even tornadoes, but, not every storm is a tornado (even though the TV news makes people think every rain cloud is a tornado). We have airplanes in Alabama. Big ones, too. And I saw a helicopter fly over yesterday, but I think it came from Georgia.

We have TV in Alabama. Cable TV in some areas, satellite TV and even something called HDTV. I think that stands for Hell and Damnation Television). I don't have that on my TV.

We have mountains in the NE, we have beaches in the South. We have a Space Center in Huntsville ( some of us believe man has been to the moon). And we have a zoo somewhere. Maybe two of 'em.

Hootersville is NOT our State Capital. Montgomery is. Moonshine is not our state drink. Sweet tea is. (Don't call it "iced tea"- thats a dead giveaway that you're either a foriegner or, worse, a Yankee.

We don't pick cotten anymore. There's machines to do that now. We don't have.... wait, let me check... okay... we don't have pigs and chickens in our front yards.

Famous Alabamians: Hank Williams, Randy Owens, Helen Keller and "Fat Man" Price. If you don't know who "Fat Man" Price is, then you don't know nuthin' 'bout Alabama!

The KKK does not rule in Alabama. Most of them gave up their sheets. Had to put them back on their beds. Oh, did I mention we have beds? And furniture too. We don't all live in shacks and houses with wheels on them. But, having wheels on your house is a good idea, makes it easier to move when the rent comes due!

Theres more, but, just wanted to clear up some misconceptions about Alabama. But, gotta go milk the cow and slop the hogs now. (Well, at least they ain't in the front yard!).

OneAccord
You truly have a gift for writing! Keep it up.
Raven