Mosquitoes don't bite mean people, so I think you're safe, John.
Say Something Nice About Alabama ...
by snowbird 115 Replies latest jw friends
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FlyingHighNow
Scarred, I almost missed you there. Was there anything still in bloom in April? I miss the mimosa trees, honeysuckles, gardenias, magnolias and wisteria.
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snowbird
Snowbird, do you remember the darker blue license tags with orange letters and the heart for Heart of Dixie from the 1960's?
Alabama is a wonderful place to be born, Sylvia. What city were you born in? Tide or Tigers?
FHN, yes, I do.
I'm from Wilcox County in the Black Belt. Camden is the county seat, but I was born way back in the sticks near Pine Barren Creek which separates Wilcox from Dallas County. I was delivered by a mid-wife, "Miss Sylvia," from whom I get my name.
I'm neither a Tide nor a Tiger, although I'm partial to Alabama because I was accepted there in 1971. I didn't get to go, however; I met the JW's and we all know where that led.
It's good having you and Robdar and Dinah on board.
Thanks.
Sylvia
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snowbird
This is how my ancestors lived until the late '60's.
FHA and the 235 Program made a big difference.
Google Images rocks!
Sylvia
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snowbird
That was then, this is now.
Quite a difference, huh?
Sylvia
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FlyingHighNow
The first pic brings to mind the songs Patches by Clarence Carter and Reuben James by Kenny Rogers, Sylvia. I am glad things have improved for so many humble folks in Alabama. I must look up your county later. Your story of being born in the sticks makes me think of then and now songs about the boondocks.
