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First of all, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am 25 years old. I've lived in Mobile, Alabama all of my life. I graduated high school in 1991 and shortly after graduation, I went on to college. I attended Southeast College of Technology where I obtained my Associates Degree. As of now, I am planning to return to school in late July. I have one son who keeps me on my toes at all times. I enjoy long walks on the beach, meeting new and different people, shopping and exploring the world wide web. These are just a few of my interests.
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Mobile: The Place To Be!
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Check out the link below to get your own 20MB of free webspace. www.fortunecity.com Mobile is a beautiful place with alot of fun and interesting things to do. Bellingrath Gardens and Home: The historic Bellingrath Home with it's rich furnishings and rare art collection is located in the midst of 65 acres of landscaped gardens on a bluff overlooking Fowl River. World class gardens feature a vivid display of blooming flowers and shrubs. The surrounding wilderness is a bird sanctuary. Scenic river cruises are also offered. Bellingrath Gardens and Home is located 20 miles south of Mobile. Bienville Square: This public park is named in honor of the founder of Mobile. The center fountain honors Dr. George Ketchum, Mobile physician, for his efforts to provide the city with plentiful drinking water. Bragg-Mitchell Mansion: Surrounded by a grove of live oaks, the 20-room Bragg-Mitchell Mansion (1855) is one of the Gulf Coast's grandest antebellum mansions. It has Empire and Victorian furnishings. Carlen House Museum: This authentic Creole Cottage (1842) is an architectural style created along Mobile's Gulf Coast. It was the home of the immigrant Irish family of Michael and Mary Carlen and their 12 children. It is furnished with 19th century furniture and period fashions. Conde-Charlotte Museum House: This Federal-style house (circa 1849) was built on the foundations of the old city jail (1822-24). The furnishings reflect Mobile's history under five different governments - French, British, Spanish, Confederate and American. Dauphin Island/Fort Gaines: Dauphin Island is a 15-mile-long island located three miles off the mainland, south of Mobile. Of special interest are the Dauphin Island Sea Lab featuring exhibits and hands-on-activities, the prehistoric Indian Shell Mound and Fort Gaines Historic Site. This historic brick fortess (1821) guarded the western approaches to Mobile Bay during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which was one of the Civil War's most notable sea battles. There is also a museum. Eichold-Heustis Medical Museum of the South: The museum contains one of the largest collections of medical artifacts in the Southeast. It features more than 200 years of medical history in an assortment of instruments, equipment, machines and medications. Exploreum and IMAX Dome: Science comes out to play at the Gulf Coast Exploreum, Mobile's premiere interactive showplace for science and technology. Through dozens of permanent and traveling exhibits, the museum allows the entire family to experience firsthand many key principles of science. The Exploreum hosts overnight camp-ins and has a gift shop. The Exploreum recently moved into it's new downtown location where it includes an IMAX Dome Theatre. With a diameter of 60 feet, the IMAX dome provides a film experience that wraps viewers completly in sight and sound with images 10 times larger than those of a normal movie theatre. Fort Conde: This reconstructed Fort Conde was built from the original plans and symbolizes the founding of the city as its present site in 1711. Visitors can take a self-guided tour through the fort and demonstrations of cannon and musket firings are given on a regular basis. Fort Morgan: This Civil War stronghold (circa 1819-1834) is located across the mouth of Mobile Bay from Fort Gaines. Ferry service is available between the forts. Grand Oak Wildlife Preservation Park: Grand Oak is a 28-acre environmental enhancement project highlighting domestic and exotic animals. It also includes nature trails, equatic habitats, an authentic rain forest exhibit and miniature golf. Historic Blakely State Park: This 3,800-acre park encompasses the largest National Register site east of the Mississippi River. The park was once home to a prehistoric Indian civilization and a French and Appalachee Indian settlement. It is also the site of the last major battle of the Civil War. In addition to its historic feature, the park offers 15 miles of nature trails, biking trails, camping and scenic boardwalk. Mobile Botanical Gardens: The gardens featue 64 acres of natural flora of the Alabama Gulf Coast, including a handicap accessible Fragrance and Texture Garden and Herb Garden. Mobile Greyhound Park: The park offers live greyhound racing year-round and horse racing via satellite simulcasts. Spectator areas include clubhouse dining, VIP/Sports Room and a cafe. USS Alabam/Battleship Memorial Park: This 100-acre park features the USS Alabama, a World War II Battleship; the submarine USS Drum; the "Calamity Jane," a B-52 Stratofortess; a "Blackbird" spyplane; a P51-D Mustang Redtail, the plane flown by the Tuskegee airmen, and other rare and historic aircraft. An indoor aircraft pavilion and an award-winning rose garden are also located at the park. Mobile BayBears: Mobile's minor league baseball team, the AA BayBears, play in the new Hank Aaron Stadium. Mobile Mysticks: Mobile's minor league hockey team, the Mysticks, are members of the East Coast Hockey League. University of South Alabama Jaguars: The University of South Alabama, offering Mobile's only Division 1 collegiate athletic program, is located in West Mobile. USA, a member of the Sun Belt Conference, fields 16 varsity sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and volleyball. These are just a few of the interesting things that Mobile has to offer. So why not come on down and experience some southern hospitality? See you soon!
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My interests:- Books/Magazines
- Cars/Motor Racing
- Cartoons/Comic Books
- Comedy
- Computers/Technology
- Fantasy/Role Playing
- Fashion
- Feminism/Women's Issues
- Kid's Stuff
- Movies/TV
- Music: Country
- Music: Rock and Pop
- PC Games
- Parenting
- Photography
- Railways/Trains
- Shopping
- Sports: American Football
- Sports: Baseball
- Web Publishing/Design
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