cloudseeker 0 #1 December 5, 2002 Hi! I was just wondering if anyone was from Alabama. I'm from Birmingham myself KimWhen once you have tasted flight you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been and there you will long to return.-Leonardo DiVinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aufreefly 0 #2 December 5, 2002 Definantly not from here...but yes I am and will be an indentured servent here for the next two years. I go to school at Auburn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 December 5, 2002 Most people from Alabama won't admit it publicly. I'll be going to Birmingham to catch a plane in a couple weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 December 5, 2002 I lived in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery for a few years, but I think I made it out before too much damage was done to me. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 December 5, 2002 Quote Hi! I was just wondering if anyone was from Alabama. Hey, where's Sheepy?? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker 0 #6 December 5, 2002 Oh, come on now! It's not that bad! I know it goes against all stereotypes, but I myself, am not, nor ever have I been a redneck that lives in a trailer with 14 cars up on blocks in the front yard that has a mullet for a haircut and rotten teeth that does nothing but listen to Hank Williams Jr. all day. I know most people think that's what we are, but trust me, most of the people I know aren't like that There are some, but only in towns like Opp! Yes, it's the name of a town Kim When once you have tasted flight you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been and there you will long to return.-Leonardo DiVinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 December 5, 2002 Quote only in towns like Opp! What a town that is!! Used to drive through it on my way to Ft Walton. There's a string of scary towns along there..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpullin1 0 #8 December 5, 2002 not from alabama, i am from meridian, MS. but i jump in Cullam al. great dropzone. it is about 45 min north of birmingham. "It's hard to fly with the eagles when you are surrounded by turkeys." My Website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker 0 #9 December 5, 2002 Quote Quote only in towns like Opp! What a town that is!! Used to drive through it on my way to Ft Walton. There's a string of scary towns along there..... Oh yes!! We go that way to Destin also! It's some crazy stuff!!When once you have tasted flight you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been and there you will long to return.-Leonardo DiVinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 December 5, 2002 I was born in the former Lee County Hospital in Opelika, Alabama. Technically, my dad's 500 acre ranch is behind and in between Auburn and Opelika, but it's an Opelika address. Everyone in my family for the past three generations other than myself is an Auburn graduate. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #11 December 5, 2002 Quote There are some, but only in towns like Opp! Yes, it's the name of a town Yup, not to mention Flea Hop, Bug tussle and Slap Out. The town name that always tickled me though wasw Equality, AL. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #12 December 5, 2002 My dad's parents and other members of his extended family were from Opp. There and a little crossroads called Blue's Old Stand. My great grandfather ran with the James Gang and that is where he ran and hid out and started a still. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #13 December 5, 2002 I spent some time with work on a project in southern Alabama (Dothan, Enterprise, Geneva), and while I was there, finished my AFF up until about jump 80 at one of the friendliest DZs I've been to, Skydive Tallahassee... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #14 December 5, 2002 My stepfather is from Mobile Alabama. Well originaly he was. He hasn't been back in thirty years....Just kidding although he does not go back often maybe twice in the past 15 years. I did happen to go out with him one summer to Mobile to visit his family and I had a great time. His familly lives down along the bay or that huge river that comes out in Mobile. I 3was younger and can't really remember the specifics. Beautiful area with all sorts of old confederate military bases. We caught lots of crab and catfish. Beautiful area. Though I couldn't help getting the feeling that everyones life dream was to get and an air conditioned patio... It was friggen hot and muggy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #15 December 5, 2002 went to school in Montgomery, but i wont admit to being "from" alabama.. thats just the last place i was imprisoned...uh the military stationed my father before he retired...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker 0 #16 December 5, 2002 Quote My dad's parents and other members of his extended family were from Opp. There and a little crossroads called Blue's Old Stand. My great grandfather ran with the James Gang and that is where he ran and hid out and started a still. Chuck That's really cool! The south has a lot of history and old time stories to it that you just can't find anywhere else. I used to be embarrassed to say that I was from Alabama when I would go on vacation, but now I really embrace the heritage that I've learned about from my family, especially from my grandparents. There is a slow pace and friendly atmosphere here that I really love. The older I get, the more old fashioned I get. The only thing I used to think about was leaving home and going somewhere more exciting, but now I love it here, and have come to appreciate my home. I have a lot of wonderful memories here When once you have tasted flight you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been and there you will long to return.-Leonardo DiVinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #17 December 5, 2002 I wouldn't admit it if I was! (unless I was Chuck B. of course, but the Alabama Gang just ROCKS! I'll have to go to the wffc next year so I can see your dad again...he won't molest me will he? LOL) hehe Just Kidding (at least to all potential customers. LOL) hell it is bad enough, though...I am from Texoma!! Yeah, it is called that for a reason...it is in Texas but it is so damn close to Oklahoma you can almost touch it! We fly over the state line on jump run... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 December 5, 2002 Quote I used to be embarrassed to say that I was from Alabama Actually, for all the fun I poke I like Alabama a lot. I'm much more partial to rural areas than I am city. There's certainly lots of that in Alabama. I have seen some very strange things in that state though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #19 December 5, 2002 My parents graduated from UAB but i'm from mississippi.. ROLL TIDE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #20 December 5, 2002 Quote . ..We caught lots of crab... Yeah, I hear that happens a lot in Mobile!! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #21 December 6, 2002 MOBILE, AL right here! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #22 December 6, 2002 so it is u who has access to the stump liquor not me It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymom2 0 #23 January 26, 2005 I'm from Auburn as well. Where do you jump? The journey of life is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, screaming "Holy Crap!" what a ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #24 January 26, 2005 I, like Ckuck, was born in the former Lee county hospital, grew up outside Opelika, just about everyone in my family graduated from Auburn. Now I live in Huntsville. I love it here. I am proud of growing up in rural Alabama, I am a redneck. Oh yeah, whats wrong with having a bunch of broken down cars in the yard?? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #25 January 26, 2005 Mike, the guy you were responding to in your post, jumps (or at least used to jump) at Thomaston. There are a few people who post on here that jump in Tuskeege (at my dad's dropzone there), but the "must jump a turbine" people jump a bunch of other places. I know a couple that drive all the way up to ASC to jump from Auburn and a couple that drive all the way to Moss Point, MS. Others still drive up to Pell City. If you are not a turbine snob Tuskeegee (Skydive Opelika) has two really nice Cessna 182's. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
