samhussey 0 #51 November 3, 2003 The town I go to university in has the worlds first department of international politics, founded in 1919. AND one of the highest (top 3 if not the highest) pub to student ratios in the uk. I give you ABERYSTWYTH, a small town on the welsh coast, 60 miles from the nearest major city! (ANd 4 hours from the DZ...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #52 November 3, 2003 The town where I was raised.. Arbroath, famous for the 'Declaration of Arbroath' of 1320. http://www.electricscotland.com/history/darbroath.htm...."for so long as a hundred of us are left alive, we will yield in no least way to English dominion. We fight not for glory nor for wealth nor honours; but only and alone we fight for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life. " Secondly for its famous 'Smokies' (smoked haddock a rare delicacy). Thirdly for it legendary defeat of Bon Accord by 36-0 in a soccer cup tie . http://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/Misc/36_0_Team.htm Last and not least, The Bell Rock Lighthouse. http://www.bellrock.org.uk/ Just in case you hadn't realised the great importance of these claims to fame... Oh, and there used to be a servcieable DZ nearby at Kinnell (Paraclan)-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #53 November 3, 2003 Comping up to visit Phree is on my list of stuff to do...just not until it warms up again. I HATE COLD! -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefingers 0 #54 November 3, 2003 What is Durban, South Africa, famous for? Hmmmmm ..... it's gotta be the Durban Poison (aka mountain cabbage for those not familiar with the famed DP) Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #55 November 3, 2003 my home town has nothing, but the town where i attended 1 high school class 15 miles away is hometown of rutheford b. hayes ...former presedent of the united states.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #56 November 3, 2003 I'm not sure if this classifies as anything interesting, but ya know those Luiginos microwave dinners?? Those are made here. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #57 November 3, 2003 My hometown is nicknamed Radium City. http://home.earthlink.net/~rogerr6/radiumdials.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #58 November 3, 2003 Now the weather has turned bad in the UK we could put all our efforts into pegging your face. One of us must be able to beat 153. BTW - Port Glasgow , famous for ship building. The Comet was a paddle-steamer launched in Port Glasgow in 1812. Built by Henry Bell, it became the first sea-going steamship to operate commercially in Europe.---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #59 November 3, 2003 Oh, i haven't had a smokie for years. i must get one the next time i'm back home.---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taz 0 #60 November 3, 2003 Town where I grew up: Belmont, Massachusetts, voted "Most Boring Town" in the Boston metropolitan area. Famous for being a dry town, no alcohol allowed, and for being BORING. Town where I live now: Johannesburg, South Africa, always in the Top 5 of the "World's Most Dangerous Cities", also known as "Crime Capital of the World" and "What the hell are you doing living there voluntarily when everyone else is trying to leave?" I guess I'm just happier on the edge! -TIt's the Year of the Dragon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #61 November 3, 2003 ..........Brewster... is famous for......what else??? Me !!!! jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #62 November 3, 2003 Well, I went to high school with John Mayer (he graduated one year before me). Does that count?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #63 November 3, 2003 vienna - the home of "Manner Schnitten" - if you have no idea what i'm talking about you gotta see terminator III (besides that: home of many classical composers and writers like arthur schnitzler & stefan zweig, sigmund freud developed psycho-analysis here, new years concert is broadcast over the world from one of our concert-halls - ok i'll stop bragging )The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #64 November 3, 2003 Sunnyvale, CA see this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #65 November 3, 2003 QuoteFritos,chili, and LoneStar Beer. ........Oh and apparently some years ago there was a nasty scuffle of some sort at a famous tourist spot called the Alamo. You forgot the riverwalk, and George Strait. The spurs (nba champs), and ummm, ummm, ummm, yeah, that's it. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #66 November 3, 2003 Dallas, Texas. Killed a presidentThe older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #67 November 3, 2003 You guys would like this town.... couple of guys owned a bike shop here, later became famous for something else. Also, first free-fall jump using a manually operated parachute from an airplane happened here. Now "McCook's" isn't an air field to people here, it's an adult store it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #68 November 3, 2003 LONG ISLAND: iced tea Lolita (joey buttafuco) the hamptons some stupid college kids(hazing with pine cones incident) all kindsa silly goins on on Long Island.... edit: BTW- by hamptons I mean the chick who ran over 14 ppl and got away with itMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #69 November 3, 2003 Wildblue, I lived in Dayton for a few years. as for mine: Oxford, OH, home of the original Miami University. Chartered in 1809, it (and OU over in Athens) was the first institute of higher learning west of the Applachians. Also, Miami is called the "Cradle of Coaches" because of the large number of famous/successful football coaches who either played at Miami or coached there: eight national "Coach of the Year" winners, including legends such as Red Blaik (Army), Woody Hayes (Ohio State), Ara Parseghian (Notre Dame), John Pont (Indiana) and Bo Schembechler (Michigan). Miami’s great pro alumni include Weeb Ewbank (Colts and Jets) and Paul Brown (Browns and Bengals). Weeb Eubank was my mom's patient for years after he retired in Oxford. Betcha didn't know that... Oh, and Miami was a university before Florida was a state, and the people who settle Miami, FL were originally from the Ohio valley.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,404 #70 November 3, 2003 Oyster Bay: Summer home of Teddy Roosevelt Also made famous by the Billy Joel song: From a town known as Oyster Bay, Long Island Rode a boy with a six-pack in his hand And his daring life of crime made him a legend in his time East and west of the Rio Grande (Note that Billy Joel actually lived in Hicksville, but that doesn't sound as cool. Most of Hicksville is technically within the Oyster Bay town limits.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #71 November 3, 2003 Lets see, from Walnut Creek, The High School with the longest win streak, De La Salle High School, is located here, Jason Newstead from Metallica was born and raised here, Joe DiMaggio was born in Martinez which is the next town over. Also in Martinez, John Muir lived and died.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNskyjumper 0 #72 November 3, 2003 Bloomington, MN: Mall of America. Kevin W. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #73 November 3, 2003 hell most of L.I. is famous in billy joels songs! scenes from an italian resturant is actually sinign of CHRISTIANO's in syosset! the N.Y state of mind totaly sooths me when I miss NY. he was in my mothers high school (2 grades up) but HICKSVILLE always made me laugh. shouldnt that be a town in the south?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #74 November 3, 2003 West Frankfort, Illinois " Coal Mining" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 0 #75 November 3, 2003 Pasadena California.... The Rose Parade/Bowl!!!! QuoteOh that...... it like a baby's arm with a tuna can attached.... Swoo Rodriguez #1020, LawnDart, AR #007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
