Your home Town

[tmt90]

By request of a few memebers ;) heres a new (sorta) game......

Any interesting of strange facts about your home town, or where ever you may have lived in your life time :D

[tmt90]

I'll go first......This may be abit rusty since i learned this story in primary shcool :lol2:

My home town is called St.Albans. It was named after a Roman man that used to hide Christians from Roman soldiers that had orders to hunt and kill them. He was soo inspired by the words of god he became a christian himself, So eventually the Romans captured him and took him to Holy well hill (wich is the town center today but people call it hollywell hill) He was beheaded and his head supossedly rolled all the way down the hill into the river. He was named as a saint for protecting soo many people and dying for Christianity

THere is a tomb for him in St.Albans abbey (the abbey on my profile page)

[Zanadu'sMom]

WOW, how interesting :D
My hometown (Brooklyn) is full of historic buildings and some are from the 1800's/ I can't think of any stories yet, give me a couple of hours:D

[Miss Melanie]

I love this game! Ok so, I was born in Washington DC and you know who slept there... also slept in the city I grew up in, Alexandria, Virginia. hehehehe

Well George Washington OF course.

OH I know, at one time, Alexandria had the world's narrowest home. This "house" was only 7 feet wide. I found this online and if you wish to see a photo of the house go to http://dcmetrocentric.com/2008/01/21/worlds-narrowest-house/

"Worlds Narrowest House

No really, the world’s narrowest house is in our own backyard. The 350 sf house can be found in Old Town Alexandria sandwiched between two other row homes.

The house is only 7 feet wide and was built in the 1830s in what was originally the alleyway between the two adjoining houses.

Talk about tight quarters, this house is smaller than even the tiniest efficiencies that builders are trying to pass off as apartments in the area!"

And the reason I know so much about this house, is because my Father use to live on that street on the downhill side.

[Morkie4]

I know very little about where I was born since I left when I was only 5.

But I grew up in Tampa which is now a rather large city. At the time we first moved there, you could buy a three bedroom home for $55,000.........can't do that now. We lived on a dirt road and had to walk two blocks to get our mail which was on a two lane dirt road. Today, the road our mailbox use to be on is now a six lane highway!!!! There is still a trainstation, Greyhound, and one of the largest travelled airports, Tampa International Airport. I also as a young schoolgirl to see one of the presidents of the USA, Presdent John F. Kennedy riding through town. Tampa is also known for the Gasparilla invasion by pirates and parade.

[Zanadu'sMom]

I know very little about where I was born since I left when I was only 5.

But I grew up in Tampa which is now a rather large city. At the time we first moved there, you could buy a three bedroom home for $55,000.........can't do that now. We lived on a dirt road and had to walk two blocks to get our mail which was on a two lane dirt road. Today, the road our mailbox use to be on is now a six lane highway!!!! There is still a trainstation, Greyhound, and one of the largest travelled airports, Tampa International Airport. I also as a young schoolgirl to see one of the presidents of the USA, Presdent John F. Kennedy riding through town. Tampa is also known for the Gasparilla invasion by pirates and parade.

wow $55,000 holy crap that was a looooooooooooooong time ago
:lol2::lol2::lol2::sidesplit::sidesplit:

[Morkie4]

wow $55,000 holy crap that was a looooooooooooooong time ago
:lol2::lol2::lol2::sidesplit::sidesplit:

Very "NOT" funny!!!!16638

[JesBred]

Is this our birthtowns or hometowns? I was born in Germany but I consider my "home" town in TX

We have ALOT of famous athletes from our little old hick town Copperas Cove. Shareka Wright of the WNBA, Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears, Billy Gillespie Coach of the University of Kentucky, TJ Hollowell played in the NFL, Vontez Duff also NFL, and recently Robert Griffin who is the quarterback of the Baylor Bears (my sister dated him :p)

[Zanadu'sMom]

Very "NOT" funny!!!!16638

:lol2::lol2::lol2: Oh that icon made me loose it
I could just picture you doing that :lol2::lol2:

[Zo zo's mom]

OK...I have a fact about where I live now in Canada...not my hometown but I am not sure there is anything about that small city in Eastern NC.

I live in Ottawa, Ontario which is the capital of Canada and we have the longest outdoor skating canal in the winter called the Rideau Canal.

[MaxJack'sMom]

My hometown is Aurora. It is named after the Aurora Borealis and was the first town here to have street lights.

My great-uncle, as a young man, helped with digging out the Mastodon Lake in our city park. They found a Mastodon skeleton and thus the lake got it's name.

If anyone has ever heard of Garfield Goose, the creator lived in Aurora.
I loved that show, would run home from school just to watch it.

[Zo zo's mom]

HMM...what do you know? I googled my hometown and found this:

Herman Boone, born in Rocky Mount; coach on which the movie Remember the Titans was based.

Also, Thelonius Monk was raied in Rocky Mount. Who knew?

[Morkie4]

Is this our birthtowns or hometowns? I was born in Germany but I consider my "home" town in TX

We have ALOT of famous athletes from our little old hick town Copperas Cove. Shareka Wright of the WNBA, Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears, Billy Gillespie Coach of the University of Kentucky, TJ Hollowell played in the NFL, Vontez Duff also NFL, and recently Robert Griffin who is the quarterback of the Baylor Bears (my sister dated him :p)

Why I didn't know that!!!!! :eek: :eek: MY great great grandparents were from Germany on both sides (mom and dad)...........why I'll be a monkey's uncle; no wonder we get along so well! :p Actually my daugher is in Germany with her hubby, son and in laws for two weeks. Her mil is a citizen of Germany and speak fluent German. Her mother was in a concentration camp during the War. How long you been here in the states??? Oh I just have to meet you!!!! How's that looking for you??

[Gypsy & Me]

Ohh, I'll play too...

I live in Nottinghamshire! Home to Robin Hood! We have a castle, the tree that Robin and his Merry Men used to hang out in and lots and lots of Sherwood Forest. I live in a small village called Blidworth, it's really rural and surrounded by the forest. In my village we have a church where Maid Marion and Robin Hood got married and Will Scarlet is buried in the graveyard.

Oh oh, we have a fancy dress store on the main street and they have a 6ft Gorilla, (technically it's a mannequin in a Gorilla costume), that they dress up in different outfits everyday! I bet all of you can say that! :p

[tmt90]

Ohh, I'll play too...

I live in Nottinghamshire! Home to Robin Hood! We have a castle, the tree that Robin and his Merry Men used to hang out in and lots and lots of Sherwood Forest. I live in a small village called Blidworth, it's really rural and surrounded by the forest. In my village we have a church where Maid Marion and Robin Hood got married and Will Scarlet is buried in the graveyard.

Oh oh, we have a fancy dress store on the main street and they have a 6ft Gorilla, (technically it's a mannequin in a Gorilla costume), that they dress up in different outfits everyday! I bet all of you can say that! :p

*gasp* a fello English person woot!

[Gypsy & Me]

*gasp* a fello English person woot!

Hahaha! Hi! :D

[tmt90]

Hahaha! Hi! :D

I'm from Hertfordshire though, not too far from London

[Zanadu'sMom]

Man, i wish I was from Europe.
Well my husband is he was born in Gela, Italy
My family is from Alcamo, Sicily
I have to ask my dad if he knows any stories
http://www.initalytoday.com/sicily/alcamo/index.htm

[Morkie4]

Man, i wish I was from Europe.
Well my husband is he was born in Gela, Italy
My family is from Alcamo, Sicily
I have to ask my dad if he knows any stories
http://www.initalytoday.com/sicily/alcamo/index.htm

Well if you were take a trip to Europe and then return to the USA, then you could say you came from Europe! :D :D :D :D

[Zanadu'sMom]

Well if you were take a trip to Europe and then return to the USA, then you could say you came from Europe! :D :D :D :D

Oh your sooooooooooooooo funny, carol:tounge::tounge:
How about we take a trip together :lol2::lol2:
Could you just picture it, me with you:p

[tmt90]

Oh your sooooooooooooooo funny, carol:tounge::tounge:
How about we take a trip together :lol2::lol2:
Could you just picture it, me with you:p

swing by Australia and pick me up first, I wouldn't mind going back home :p

[Morkie4]

Oh your sooooooooooooooo funny, carol:tounge::tounge:
How about we take a trip together :lol2::lol2:
Could you just picture it, me with you:p

And just why would that be so hard to picture?????:confused::confused:

[JesBred]

Why I didn't know that!!!!! :eek: :eek: MY great great grandparents were from Germany on both sides (mom and dad)...........why I'll be a monkey's uncle; no wonder we get along so well! :p Actually my daugher is in Germany with her hubby, son and in laws for two weeks. Her mil is a citizen of Germany and speak fluent German. Her mother was in a concentration camp during the War. How long you been here in the states??? Oh I just have to meet you!!!! How's that looking for you??

Me and my husband were both born in Germany.. I've been in the states for about 18 years now :lol2::lol2: Carol my dad was in the Army and was stationed there when I was born so I was only there until I was 2. I do know VERY LITTLE german though :tounge:
I would LOVE to go back and visit though.. Your daughters a lucky gal. I know I have german in me but I think the majority of my heritage is swedish.. Sorry :blush:

[Zanadu'sMom]

swing by Australia and pick me up first, I wouldn't mind going back home :p
Ok dokay, you got it:D

[Zanadu'sMom]

And just why would that be so hard to picture?????:confused::confused:

Are you kidding me.
Nice calm Carol with me:lol2::lol2::lol2:
Oh good lord they would lock us up:blush::blush:

[Morkie4]

Me and my husband were both born in Germany.. I've been in the states for about 18 years now :lol2::lol2: Carol my dad was in the Army and was stationed there when I was born so I was only there until I was 2. I do know VERY LITTLE german though :tounge:
I would LOVE to go back and visit though.. Your daughters a lucky gal. I know I have german in me but I think the majority of my heritage is swedish.. Sorry :blush:

Awwwwwwwww, Jess, I was all excited!!!!! But I still want to meet you anyway :p :p :p :p

When are we going to get together?????:confused: This month, right?

[Morkie4]

Are you kidding me.
Nice calm Carol with me:lol2::lol2:
Oh good lord they would lock us up:blush::blush:

I'd rub off on you! :p :p

Oh and I'm already locked up, remember????:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

[Zanadu'sMom]

I'd rub off on you!

Oh and I'm already locked up, remember????:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

:eek::eek::eek::eek: you promised you wouldn't do that no more:mad:
Not funny:o

[Morkie4]

:eek::eek::eek::eek: you promised you wouldn't do that no more:mad:
Not funny:o

I did???????:confused::confused:

You know how the mind goes when you get old! :o:o

[Gypsy & Me]

I'm from Hertfordshire though, not too far from London

I'm East Midlands. :)


How about we take a trip together :lol2::lol2:


Do you promise to loose her??? :wink5:

[Zanadu'sMom]

I did???????:confused:

You know how the mind goes when you get old! :o:o
:blush::blush: yup I know your mind is going :lol2::lol2::lol2:
Ok I forgive you :p
O but you need to apologize before I can forgive you
so go ahead I am listening:D

[JesBred]

Awwwwwwwww, Jess, I was all excited!!!!! But I still want to meet you anyway :p :p :p :p

When are we going to get together?????:confused: This month, right?

Aww sorry to dissappoint :( I do have blonde hair and green eyes.. kinda german right? Well actually I dyed my hair brown yesterday so nevermind... Look at me always disappointing you :(:(

Yes this end of this month or early June!! School gets out next week and I had a job interview today so I may be working again soon!!

[Morkie4]

:blush::blush: yup I know your mind is going :lol2::lol2::lol2:
Ok I forgive you :p
O but you need to apologize before I can forgive you
so go ahead I am listening:D

But if I apologize, that would mean I remember saying I wouldn't do it anymore and I don't remember saying that so how can I aplogize for something I don't remember saying. Wouldn't it be a worthless apology if I apologized for something when I don't remember what I am apologizing for????

I'm getting confused and disoriented. :p

[Zo zo's mom]

Aww sorry to dissappoint :( I do have blonde hair and green eyes.. kinda german right? Well actually I dyed my hair brown yesterday so nevermind... Look at me always disappointing you :(:(

Yes this end of this month or early June!! School gets out next week and I had a job interview today so I may be working again soon!!

I am German descent on both sides of my family but I am also Indian...so I don't look German at all. I have the dark hair and olive skin and high cheekbones...I love bratwurst though.:wink5:

[Zanadu'sMom]

But if I apologize, that would mean I remember saying I wouldn't do it anymore and I don't remember saying that so how can I aplogize for something I don't remember saying. Wouldn't it be a worthless apology if I apologized for something when I don't remember what I am apologizing for????

I'm getting confused and disoriented. :p
Your supposed to remember cause I remember and If I remember then I reminded you to remember, remember? :confused:

[Morkie4]

Aww sorry to dissappoint :( I do have blonde hair and green eyes.. kinda german right? Well actually I dyed my hair brown yesterday so nevermind... Look at me always disappointing you :(:(

Yes this end of this month or early June!! School gets out next week and I had a job interview today so I may be working again soon!!

YOU never disappoint me Jess! Don't you ever think that! Now why did you go and dye your hair brown??? I have hazel eyes myself! Brown hair with some gray scattered throughout but it's really getting long. I guess we'll decide "when" after you find out about the job. That may put a little kink in to "when" we will have to meet up.

[JesBred]

I am German descent on both sides of my family but I am also Indian...so I don't look German at all. I have the dark hair and olive skin and high cheekbones...I love bratwurst though.:wink5:

Mmmm yummy me too!! I love beet salad too!! I LOVE german food.. I make a mean schnitzel too

Carol, I dyed my hair brown because Im really pale and the brown just goes better with my pale skin and freckles.. Its frustrating though because my roots always have this "red" tint to them from dying them brown... Ugh!!

[Morkie4]

Your supposed to remember cause I remember and If I remember then I reminded you to remember, remember? :confused:

But are you sure you are remembering right? I mean you really think I would make such a promise. I can't remember if I did or if I just meant I would stop for that day.........did I mean that day I would stop or did I mean I would stop forever??? THAT's a long time to stop and I can't see me making that promise.......where would the fun be in that???:lol2::lol2::lol2:

[Zanadu'sMom]

Okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
forget it you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
'I give up :tounge:

[Morkie4]

I am German descent on both sides of my family but I am also Indian...so I don't look German at all. I have the dark hair and olive skin and high cheekbones...I love bratwurst though.:wink5:

I have German on both sides of my family........no wonder I am sooooooo stubborn. I don't think I look very German either. I don't know what I look like! An old woman!:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

Mmmm yummy me too!! I love beet salad too!! I LOVE german food.. I make a mean schnitzel too

Carol, I dyed my hair brown because Im really pale and the brown just goes better with my pale skin and freckles.. Its frustrating though because my roots always have this "red" tint to them from dying them brown... Ugh!!

Now I have to see a pic or how will I recognize you when we meet up???? Oh I know, I'll recognize Mitzy! :p

[Morkie4]

Okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
forget it you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
'I give up :tounge:

NO NO NO........if I made that promise to stop for ever I'll apologize but I just can't see me making that promise but if you remember me making it..........was it the night I was drinking a glass of wine???:o:o

[Zanadu'sMom]

NO NO NO........if I made that promise to stop for ever I'll apologize but I just can't see me making that promise but if you remember me making it..........was it the night I was drinking a glass of wine???:o:o

Carol,
I don't remember my name sometimes this Zanadu is confusing the crap outta me, you think I remember the day u promised:confused:

[JesBred]

Now I have to see a pic or how will I recognize you when we meet up???? Oh I know, I'll recognize Mitzy! :p

You'll recognize me.. Im one of a kind :wink5:

[Miss Melanie]

I know very little about where I was born since I left when I was only 5.

But I grew up in Tampa which is now a rather large city. At the time we first moved there, you could buy a three bedroom home for $55,000.........can't do that now. We lived on a dirt road and had to walk two blocks to get our mail which was on a two lane dirt road. Today, the road our mailbox use to be on is now a six lane highway!!!! There is still a trainstation, Greyhound, and one of the largest travelled airports, Tampa International Airport. I also as a young schoolgirl to see one of the presidents of the USA, Presdent John F. Kennedy riding through town. Tampa is also known for the Gasparilla invasion by pirates and parade.

Carol, what about the Cuban Cigar makers? :awink: And I would love to hear more about when you saw the President riding through town.

[Miss Melanie]

HMM...what do you know? I googled my hometown and found this:

Herman Boone, born in Rocky Mount; coach on which the movie Remember the Titans was based.

Also, Thelonius Monk was raied in Rocky Mount. Who knew?

Heya Guess What! That is MY High School, TC Williams and for about a whole month Coach Boone, was coaching our Track Team due to our regular coach being ill.

I was so surprised when I read your post... thanks for the memories.

[Sassy's Mommy]

I grew up in Panama City, FL.............home of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches!

[zeek's mom]

I grew up in Panama City, FL.............home of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches!

There and Pensacola's. Which it is the same stretch of beach. I thought we had lost them after Ivan and Dennis. But they are back, and so beautiful.


I am from Pensacola Florida. The home town of Roy Jones Jr.

[Morkie4]

Carol, what about the Cuban Cigar makers? :awink: And I would love to hear more about when you saw the President riding through town.

I actually visited the cigar factory in Ybor City on a field trip one time. It is very interesting to watch how skilled and quick a cigar can be hand made. I don't think they exist anymore.

I can remember the day we all lined up on Dale Mabry and I was standing near a McDonald's............they drove by slowing and he gave that big, pleasant smile as he passed waving at everyone. It was just a short glimpse of him but there are some things that you just never forget.

[Sassy's Mommy]

I actually visited the cigar factory in Ybor City on a field trip one time. It is very interesting to watch how skilled and quick a cigar can be hand made. I don't think they exist anymore.

I can remember the day we all lined up on Dale Mabry and I was standing near a McDonald's............they drove by slowing and he gave that big, pleasant smile as he passed waving at everyone. It was just a short glimpse of him but there are some things that you just never forget.

Carol did they actually have cars back when you were a kid? :lol2:

*just kidding

[Zanadu'sMom]

Carol did they actually have cars back when you were a kid? :lol2:

*just kidding

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:
Your in trouble:eek::eek:

[JesBred]

Carol did they actually have cars back when you were a kid? :lol2:

*just kidding

So I had a funny joke but decided to stay on Carol's good side :p :p

[Sassy's Mommy]

You noticed that she hasn't answered ................ I think it was a horse and buggy. :wink5:

[JesBred]

You noticed that she hasn't answered ................ I think it was a horse and buggy. :wink5:

Thats what my joke was!! :lol2::lol2:

[Sassy's Mommy]

Thats what my joke was!! :lol2::lol2:

I am sure she will give us the straight story. :lol2: If she remembers.........:tounge:

[JesBred]

I am sure she will give us the straight story. :lol2: If she remembers.........:tounge:

If not we could look it up in the Bible :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

[Zanadu'sMom]

You noticed that she hasn't answered ................ I think it was a horse and buggy. :wink5:

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:
:eek::eek: Your in SO much trouble :D

[Morkie4]

Carol did they actually have cars back when you were a kid? :lol2:

*just kidding

Yes with rubber tires and horns. How did it feel riding in a buggy with "stone wheels????" I am sure it must have been a bumpy ride for you! :p :p :p

Yes with rubber tires and horns. How did it feel riding in a buggy with "stone wheels????" I am sure it must have been a bumpy ride for you! :p :p :p I have read about the "stone age" period in history books but so nice to meet someone from that time period in person. :p

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[Sassy's Mommy]

Yes with rubber tires and horns. How did it feel riding in a buggy with "stone wheels????" I am sure it must have been a bumpy ride for you!

Yes with rubber tires and horns. How did it feel riding in a buggy with "stone wheels????" I am sure it must have been a bumpy ride for you! :p I have read about the "stone age" period in history books but so nice to meet someone from that time period in person. :p

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:lol2: Oh honey I am a young thing, at least at heart. :lol2: We were too poor to afford the buggy, we had to walk. :lol2: Oh wait I think I am remembering some of the sad tales from my parents....you know, walking uphill to school in the snow (in FL) :lol2:

[Morkie4]

:lol2: Oh honey I am a young thing, at least at heart. :lol2: We were too poor to afford the buggy, we had to walk. :lol2: Oh wait I think I am remembering some of the sad tales from my parents....you know, walking uphill to school in the snow (in FL) :lol2:

Were you in Florida in 1976 when it snowed????? :D

[Sassy's Mommy]

Were you in Florida in 1976 when it snowed????? :D

Yes and it also snowed in 1989.

[Morkie4]

Yes and it also snowed in 1989.

Not down here where I lived! :p I really don't miss the snow........Here are a few pictures that hubby took when he was in Massachusetts in February this year...........gave me all the more reason to stay put in Florida.

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[Sassy's Mommy]

Not down here where I lived! :p I really don't miss the snow........Here are a few pictures that hubby took when he was in Massachusetts in February this year...........gave me all the more reason to stay put in Florida.

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WOW! That is real snow.........we only get a teasing of snow. I mean a dusting of snow.

[Zanadu'sMom]

I love snow :p

[Sassy's Mommy]

I love snow :p

I could trade you some beach sand :p

[Morkie4]

I love snow :p

You just hate the heat! :p

[Sassy's Mommy]

You just hate the heat! :p

I hate the heat! :(

[Morkie4]

I hate the heat! :(

So what in the world are you doing living in Florida??? I LOVE the heat and warmth of Florida.

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[Sassy's Mommy]

So what in the world are you doing living in Florida??? I LOVE the heat and warmth of Florida.

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I live in FL because my d/h lives in FL :hearter: I am talking him into moving. I used to love the florida sun but the younger I get the less I tolerate the heat.....and my Sassy girl is not a hot weather girl either.

[Morkie4]

I live in FL because my d/h lives in FL :hearter: I am talking him into moving. I used to love the florida sun but the younger I get the less I tolerate the heat.....and my Sassy girl is not a hot weather girl either.

And just where would you move????? The younger I get the more I need the heat! :p

[JesBred]

And just where would you move????? The younger I get the more I need the heat! :p

To Texas of course!! :tounge:

[Zanadu'sMom]

To Texas of course!! :tounge:
You know they say Texas is one of the best places to live and houses are the cheapest.
Here in New York you get half a house for 500 thousand :o
New York and the subs are SOOOOOOOO expensive.
I would go to Texas but my kids would kill me :(

[JesBred]

You know they say Texas is one of the best places to live and houses are the cheapest.
Here in New York you get half a house for 500 thousand :o
New York and the subs are SOOOOOOOO expensive.
I would go to Texas but my kids would kill me :(

I think the only other place I would live WILLINGLY is either Tennessee or Maine.. I love the mountains and the snow

[Sassy's Mommy]

And just where would you move????? The younger I get the more I need the heat! :p

I want to go to either the Outer Banks of NC or north west NC at the foothills of the mountains on a hugh clear lake. Hubby says it has to be on the water. I want true seasons without extremes.

[Heather70732]

Found this out about my hometown I thought it interestinghttp://www.ghostsofamerica.com/7/Louisiana_Fordoche_ghost_sightings.html

[Zanadu'sMom]

Found this out about my hometown I thought it interestinghttp://www.ghostsofamerica.com/7/Louisiana_Fordoche_ghost_sightings.html

:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Holy Crapola!!!!!!!!!!
That is scary and so many tales :p but it's still interesting .
I bet there is never a dull moment there :D

[Morkie4]

I just think I will stay right where I am.............possibly may move back to Tampa.:D But I would "never" leave Florida unless hubby had to go for a job.

[Zanadu'sMom]

I just think I will stay right where I am.............possibly may move back to Tampa.:D But I would "never" leave Florida unless hubby had to go for a job.

So you think you may move in the future? :D

[Heather70732]

:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Holy Crapola!!!!!!!!!!
That is scary and so many tales :p but it's still interesting .
I bet there is never a dull moment there :D


Actually its a pretty quiet small
town where everyone knows everyone and thinks they know everyones business My grandfather before he passed away ,was not only the baptist preacher and mayor he also taught school for awhile here too (although his main occupation was a social worker/pastor. ) Not many oppturnities in the way of careers most people are tradesman or labors. You would have to go into Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or such for better jobs. We live about 45 minutes from those on eathier side. Very Rural. Ballpark, church, city hall ,grocery store, and post office our whole town is a blink and youll miss it kinda place!!!

[Heather70732]

I live in FL because my d/h lives in FL :hearter: I am talking him into moving. I used to love the florida sun but the younger I get the less I tolerate the heat.....and my Sassy girl is not a hot weather girl either.


Poor Sassy but hey she has such pretty hair we cant let the humidiy get it!!!

[Zanadu'sMom]

Actually its a pretty quiet small
town where everyone knows everyone and thinks they know everyones business My grandfather before he passed away ,was not only the baptist preacher and mayor he also taught school for awhile here too (although his main occupation was a social worker/pastor. ) Not many oppturnities in the way of careers most people are tradesman or labors. You would have to go into Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or such for better jobs. We live about 45 minutes from those on eathier side. Very Rural. Ballpark, church, city hall ,grocery store, and post office our whole town is a blink and youll miss it kinda place!!!

Must be SO nice living there. I wish i could get away from the everyday drama from New York.:p

[Sassy's Mommy]

My brother always makes a joke that where he lives....his neighbors mind his business, his wife minds his money, so all he has to do is go to work...no worries. :lol2::lol2: I love his sense of humor.

[JesBred]

My home town is like that too..
If me or my sister ever got in trouble the WHOLE town knew about it
They know your boyfriends, your best friends, who you don't get along with
I do miss it thought, you can never go anywhere without seeing a friendly face :)

[Zanadu'sMom]

My home town is like that too..
If me or my sister ever got in trouble the WHOLE town knew about it
They know your boyfriends, your best friends, who you don't get along with
I do miss it thought, you can never go anywhere without seeing a friendly face :)

Good lord if I lived in a small town I would be on soooooooooo much trouble. :blush::blush:

[Morkie4]

So you think you may move in the future? :D

I never say never! We might move back to Tampa. :D And if you want to know why you will have call me or IM me! :p :p

[Zanadu'sMom]

I never say never! We might move back to Tampa. :D And if you want to know why you will have call me or IM me! :p :p

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Miss prime and proper. What did you do???????????????????? :confused:

[JesBred]

Good lord if I lived in a small town I would be on soooooooooo much trouble. :blush::blush:

Oh I was... All the time.. Funny thing is I really was a good kid!! :tounge:
Only had to be picked up from the police once :lol2:

[Heather70732]

well being that my uncle is the town cop that wouldnt be to good, mind you thats why I always dated guys from other towns at least 20 plus miles away but yeah I was mouthy when I was younger had to be I was 5 foot tall and 100 pounds soaking wet so needless to say I was actually a shy bookworm still am to a point I figured you couldnt see me you would definately hear what i had to say!! But never was one for trouble,

[Zanadu'sMom]

I don't mean I got in trouble trouble :p
The thing about me is I say what I feel and some can't handle that, but I don't care.
I don't lie , I don't cheat and when your my friend , you never have to worry about me back'stabbing it doesn't happen.
Everyone in life wont like you, only thing that matters to me is what my friends think.
I could NOT careless what anyone else thinks, people that don't know you and still judge you, I can do without them :D

[Heather70732]

I don't mean I got in trouble trouble :p
The thing about me is I say what I feel and some can't handle that, but I don't care.
I don't lie , I don't cheat and when your my friend , you never have to worry about me back'stabbing it doesn't happen.
Everyone in life wont like you, only thing that matters to me is what my friends think.
I could NOT careless what anyone else thinks, people that don't know you and still judge you, I can do without them :D

That is so the same way I feel I was stabbed in the back many a times by so called friends I finally learned who was true and who wasnt!!! But I also was taught to never judge a book by its cover and I never will.. like your siggy says only god will judge and I wholeheartedly agree with that I just wish there were more people out there that felt the same

[Sassy's Mommy]

People love to talk whether it is small town or large town. So as the song says............."Let's give 'em something to talk about." :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:


*just kidding :asleep:

[Zanadu'sMom]

it's the truth. Rumor and gossip are terrible things :(

[Sassy's Mommy]

it's the truth. Rumor and gossip are terrible things :(

So true!

[paris]

I live in a city in which half is in one state and the other half in a different state. I actually work in a building which sits on the state line.

[Sassy's Mommy]

My home town is beautiful, but I would never want to move back there.

[Zanadu'sMom]

My home town is beautiful, but I would never want to move back there.

LOL
I am still in mine :lol2::lol2:

[Sassy's Mommy]

LOL
I am still in mine :lol2::lol2:

You may move to NJ one day.

[Zanadu'sMom]

You may move to NJ one day.

Yes as soon as we give it to the real estate.. :D

[Sassy's Mommy]

I want to move to NC...........I want seasons :)

mommy says we got two seasons....hot and hotter ~Sassy

[Zanadu'sMom]

I want to move to NC...........I want seasons :)

mommy says we got two seasons....hot and hotter ~Sassy

I would love to retire there ...
I got at least another 25 years though:hearter:

[Morkie4]

My brother's girlfriend lives in one of the Carolina's and he has property in South Caroling and plans on retiring their one day. We use to go once a year and rent a place in the mountains and just chill and hike. It was so much fun. But with four fluffs..........sort of hard to hike. :D

I love Florida because I can't take the cold and the possibility of being shut in by black outs, blizzards, etc. I have the need for getting out when I want to. :D

MT. Dora is alittle city east of me that is just a lovely little place with lots of antique shops and we like it but it is very pricey! But well worth visiting if you are ever in Florida and love anitque shopping.

[Zanadu'sMom]

My brother's girlfriend lives in one of the Carolina's and he has property in South Caroling and plans on retiring their one day. We use to go once a year and rent a place in the mountains and just chill and hike. It was so much fun. But with four fluffs..........sort of hard to hike. :D

I love Florida because I can't take the cold and the possibility of being shut in by black outs, blizzards, etc. I have the need for getting out when I want to. :D

MT. Dora is alittle city east of me that is just a lovely little place with lots of antique shops and we like it but it is very pricey! But well worth visiting if you are ever in Florida and love anitque shopping.

I also hear Georgia is really nice:hearter:

[Morkie4]

I also hear Georgia is really nice:hearter:

I've heard that too............been through Georgia but never stopped except in Atlanta for a few hours on our return from South Carolina. I also hear that Arizona is a place to settle if you have allergies but it does get hot.

[Zanadu'sMom]

I've heard that too............been through Georgia but never stopped except in Atlanta for a few hours on our return from South Carolina. I also hear that Arizona is a place to settle if you have allergies but it does get hot.

If I can't live in FL then I definitely can't live in Arizona :p
But I also heard it was beautiful there.

[Sassy's Mommy]

I just want seasons.........not extreme....not white outs for days, just changes with an occasional snow.

It is tooooooo hot here in FL, it has been upper 90's for days now. :( Too hot to go outside. Today we are going for 97 with the "feel like" temp 105. :( I won't be going out today.

[Morkie4]

I just want seasons.........not extreme....not white outs for days, just changes with an occasional snow.

It is tooooooo hot here in FL, it has been upper 90's for days now. :( Too hot to go outside. Today we are going for 97 with the "feel like" temp 105. :( I won't be going out today.

Oh I love the heat!!! Think I'll be laying out by the pool for 15 minutes and doing a little swimming. :D

[Zanadu'sMom]

Oh I love the heat!!! Think I'll be laying out by the pool for 15 minutes and doing a little swimming. :D

I hate the heat..:D
Winter refreshes you and makes you feel like you get a fresh start :hearter:

[Sassy's Mommy]

Oh I love the heat!!! Think I'll be laying out by the pool for 15 minutes and doing a little swimming. :D

Carol have your fried your brain? It is too hot to even go in the pool. I hate summer.

[Zanadu'sMom]

Yes her brain is a bit fried :blush::blush:

[Sassy's Mommy]

Yes her brain is a bit fried :blush::blush:

Be careful you will get in trouble.

[Zanadu'sMom]

Be careful you will get in trouble.

Oh, she wont see this, don't worry :o :lol2::lol2:

[Morkie4]

Oh, she wont see this, don't worry :o :lol2::lol2:

I may be old but I can still see!!!!!
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[Sassy's Mommy]

Oh, she wont see this, don't worry :o :lol2::lol2:

Oops, she gave you a beating this morning. :wink5:

[Morkie4]

Oops, she gave you a beating this morning. :wink5:

.......and a well deserved one, I might add!:D

[Sassy's Mommy]

.......and a well deserved one, I might add!:D

I thought you only send her to her room.

[Zanadu'sMom]

:tounge::tounge::tounge::tounge:

[Sassy's Mommy]

:tounge::tounge::tounge::tounge:

Did she let you come out of your room yet?

[Zanadu'sMom]

Did she let you come out of your room yet?

I never went in :D

[Sassy's Mommy]

I never went in :D

That's it..............she needs to beat you again.

[Zanadu'sMom]

That's it..............she needs to beat you again.

I don't think she could catch me :lol2::lol2::lol2:

[Sassy's Mommy]

She will chase you with her mower. :lol2:

[Zanadu'sMom]

She will chase you with her mower. :lol2:

:sidesplit::sidesplit::sidesplit::sidesplit:

[Sassy's Mommy]

She will mow you down!

[Zanadu'sMom]

She will mow you down!

Yes she will :p

[Sassy's Mommy]

I still think she should beat you again. :wink5:

[JiJi's Mom]

My sweet home town Houston is the largest city in the US when it comes to land not population. Also it's the fastest growing city in America. I learned that in Govt class recently :D

[Morkie4]

My sweet home town Houston is the largest city in the US when it comes to land not population. Also it's the fastest growing city in America. I learned that in Govt class recently :D

Well, I did not know that...........see what a person can learn from forums and listening in class! :p

[Sassy's Mommy]

What classifies as "home" town? LOL, where you were born or where you remember growing up?

[Morkie4]

What classifies as "home" town? LOL, where you were born or where you remember growing up?

Where you remember growing up!! :D :D

[Zanadu'sMom]

Where you remember growing up!! :D :D

I grew up where I am and I am still here :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Morkie4]

I grew up where I am and I am still here :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

I was born in Pennsylvania so we were practically neighbors at one time. Oh that's right, you weren't even born then! You came along 20 years later! :p :p

[minniex3]

i was born and lived the first three years of my life in good old birmingham alabama ;) i consider it my hometown lol i love how things seem more relaxed there compared to busy busy atlanta ..

[Morkie4]

i was born and lived the first three years of my life in good old birmingham alabama ;) i consider it my hometown lol i love how things seem more relaxed there compared to busy busy atlanta ..

I've been through Atlanta a couple of times and went to Stone Mountain and to the Underground...........both were inspiring to see!! This time, we may not have time to do much other than see the dog show and help Maggie in her booth!! Hope you can swing by for a visit while we are in Atlanta! :) We'll be there from the 6th (late afternoon) until around noon on Sunday; at least that is our plan for the moment!

[Jan]

My home town is Salem, Ohio. There are many stories about the Civil War and how the Quakers helped the run away slaves in the underground railroad. But I wanted to tell you about Historic Hope Cemetery and the memorial for Goldie Bell Taylor. Goldie Bell died in 1886 at the age of 2. Her father was heart broken. He ordered a marble statue in her image. Her hands are carved so that they nearly touch and you can put a bouquet of fresh flowers in her hands. Her father brought fresh flowers to her grave every day until he died. After his death and until this very day, a fresh bouquet of flowers appear in her hand. Yet noone ever sees the person who puts the flowers there. It remains a mystery.

Jan and Sparky and his new little sister Lacy Lou

[Zanadu'sMom]

My home town is Salem, Ohio. There are many stories about the Civil War and how the Quakers helped the run away slaves in the underground railroad. But I wanted to tell you about Historic Hope Cemetery and the memorial for Goldie Bell Taylor. Goldie Bell died in 1886 at the age of 2. Her father was heart broken. He ordered a marble statue in her image. Her hands are carved so that they nearly touch and you can put a bouquet of fresh flowers in her hands. Her father brought fresh flowers to her grave every day until he died. After his death and until this very day, a fresh bouquet of flowers appear in her hand. Yet noone ever sees the person who puts the flowers there. It remains a mystery.

Jan and Sparky and his new little sister Lacy Lou

That is an absolutely beautiful and touching story. Thank you so much for sharing it . :hearter:

[JesBred]

That is an absolutely beautiful and touching story. Thank you so much for sharing it . :hearter:

It really is.. OMG it gave me chills, the good kind :hearter:

[Morkie4]

Spring Hill, Florida started out as a retirement community for northern people.......there weren't a whole of Floridians. Now? Well, it has changed quite a bit and they had to have several new schools built to accomodate all the "younger" families that moved in. Some of the ones that have been around here for a long time say that there wasn't even a grocery store here......now we have "NINE".......:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Shammi's Dad]

Hmm...

Wonder if this is even going to be interesting...

My hometown, population around 700 (taken from the 2000 census data), is unique in that I've never been able to find another city, town, village, dot-on-the-map, or outpost with anything close to the same name. We are the ONE AND ONLY... Lashmeet, West Virginia.

A few "interesting" facts... Lashmeet is approximately 12 miles north-west of the Mercer County seat, Princeton, and located squarely on State Route 10. We do have a fully functional United States Post Office and our ZIP Code is 24733. This is an "unincorporated" town meaning there is no central village government body (aka no parking meters!!!). We have 0 (zero) stop lights and a few stop signs from side roads. Being as Lashmeet is about 1.5 miles in "city limit" to "city limit" and that it is a nearly perfectly straight stretch of state highway it used to be a popular drag racing spot (not so much now-a-days though). There are 4 churches within the limits and two mom-and-pop markets (only one sells gasoline). The county long ago closed the elementary school.

I've never found a written history of how Lashmeet earned that name, though I've heard suggestions that the Shawnee indian tribe used to use the ridge above Lashmeet to tie off (lash) and cure meat and skins from hunting kills. This has been, to my ear, the most plausible explanation for this name--and was told to me by a life-long resident who was well into her 90's.

As for the gene pool, I would comment, but I've pretty much lived in Lashmeet all my life so all I'd be doing is denigrating my own non-forking family tree. So I'll just leave that one alone.