Chomping On Chitlins...

March 17, 2006, 7:59 pm
Posted by James Spann in Pictures
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I was live on ABC 33/40 News at 5:00 and 6:00 this evening from the annual Winston County Chitlin Dinner in Arley, sponsored by the Winston County Chitlin Eating Association. This event was at Meek High School, and is a fundraiser for the Meek band program. About 1,500 people were there... politicians could speak five minutes for fifty dollars. All of the major gubernatorial candidates were there along with many others running for local office.

Here are some photos from the trip:


Nice shot of downtown Birmingham from AirLink 33/40


You can see historic Rickwood Field, Legion Field, and downtown Birmingham in this shot.


The dam at the southern end of Smith Lake.


Would YOU eat one of these? This is right after the batter was applied to the pig intestines.


Chitlins cooking in the deep fryer. An interesting aroma...


Chief photographer Bill Castle is overwhelmed by that aroma. Helicopter pilot Donnie Click enjoys the moment.
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Posted by  
on March 17, 2006, 8:14 pm
I have to agree with Bill Castle, when I smell something coking that smels like a barnyard its time to get out.

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Posted by Margie Richardson  
on March 17, 2006, 8:15 pm
I feel your pain Bill...I remember my Great Grand Mother cooking those stinking things!!! A smell I will never forget!

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Posted by John T.  
on March 17, 2006, 8:30 pm
Well , all the cooking to the side , those were some outstanding pictures James . Muriel (not sure on spelling ) perfect in my opinion .

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Posted by  
on March 17, 2006, 8:46 pm
When I first saw the first photo, I thought it was from the 33/40 towercam on Red Mountain. It's almost from the same angle!

I can also make out in the first picture, right above the water tank northwest of downtown, the factories of North Birmingham and Tarrant City.

The second picture is practically under the approach to the airport. Notice that Legion Field is directly in front of the airport. If you look real closely, right above the Social Security building (north of the BJCC) you can make out the control tower.




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Posted by  
on March 17, 2006, 9:37 pm
Well I liked the pics great but did anyone noticed the water at the dam looked like it was low, I know I have a word spelled wrong been a long day.

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Posted by Jamie  
on March 17, 2006, 10:30 pm
The water behind the dams is usually lower in the winter. It's what we in the business call the "winter drawdown". :-)

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Posted by   www
on March 17, 2006, 10:30 pm
It almost makes me want to "go veggie" ... blech!!!

Thanks for the photos...I've always wanted to ride in a helicopter...I guess the photos are the next best thing...


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Posted by John T.  
on March 17, 2006, 10:48 pm
I agree Mike . I used to work at a grocery store and I was amazed at how well they sold . What was funny , we had a very nice black lady that worked in our delli and she told me that after the first time she cooked those " darn things " for a family re-union that NO more , she could not stand them . And she was a very good cook .

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Posted by   www
on March 18, 2006, 6:00 am
great pics!! and for the last one......thanks for the laugh! poor bill!

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