View Full Version : Changes over past 10 years
AliMc1977
06-24-2004, 13:53 PM
Well as for the few who know who I am know I have not been to Demo in close to 10 years. I am surprised at the things I missed and by some of the changes. Not surprised some people never change and those who couldn't get over themself then still haven't found a way now. Since there are not enough hours in a day to talk to Tombstonebarbie LOL We tried...I was wondering if we could start a post about where people are and what's new in Demo. and Kudos to the person or people who created this site. Who'd a "thunk" Demo would have a site like this. ? Not I!
P.S. No talking about Mr G's I'm having serious withdrawals from that place. seems like after this long I they would go away but ummm no and a 5 hour drive for a place to eat seems a little harsh. :jester:
Brian
06-24-2004, 14:47 PM
Did you Graduate Demopolis High in 95? If so, I would have been right there too. I've been outside of Demop for over 8 years now.
Kudos to the person or people who created this site.
Thank you very much.
AliMc1977
06-24-2004, 15:18 PM
Yeah something like that. I left demo in 94 I have only been back maybe three times since then. What year did you graduate?
You could be away for 20 years and you are not going to miss anything because Demopolis will never change.Hell,I was even surprised when they got a Taco Bell.OH MY GOD!!!!!!
AliMc1977
06-24-2004, 17:53 PM
Well for the most part things haven't changed OMG but the people have well some of them have. Some are the same tired ole idiots!
The biggest changes I've seen are in the development of 80 West of McDonald's.
AliMc1977
06-24-2004, 20:02 PM
I probably wouldn't even recognize that part... the last time I went it was all under construction
running wild
06-24-2004, 22:39 PM
Rob, what is the last change in Sweetwater? NOTHING
tommysymon
08-15-2004, 08:25 AM
Dont forget there is also a KFC on hwy 80 at least it was when i was there
debby
07-15-2005, 21:57 PM
Hey Tommy were are also getting a Econo lodge
DivineDiva
07-21-2005, 14:52 PM
I think as far as development projects and trying to expand, Demopolis has changed a lot, however the people are still the same which doesn't say a lot, because they will never leave Demopolis, therefore they don't know and will never know anything other than that small town mentality of Demopolis.
AUFAN
07-21-2005, 15:43 PM
What is wrong with small town mentality. I like Demopolis just like it is. Sure I would like to see more bussiness come in hee. But there is nothing wrong with loving a small town.
oldapier
07-21-2005, 17:10 PM
What is wrong with small town mentality.
I agree AUFAN. I want to live in a "small town". I have lived in big cities with their bumper-to-bumper commuter traffic and their crime out of control.
However, having said that, I am impressed with the additional facilities that are now being built in Demopolis, such as the Wal Mart Supercenter (for another grocery option and cheaper gas prices), a few new restaurants and a few more motels. I just wish that some of our leaders were smart enough to figure a way to revitalize downtown.
What is wrong with small town mentality. I like Demopolis just like it is. Sure I would like to see more bussiness come in hee. But there is nothing wrong with loving a small town.
I agree with aufan. I love living in a small town. Don't get me wrong there are pros and cons with living in a small town. We are growing some but I hope it doesn't grow too much though. I have lived in or near a few big cities in the past and I hated it. The worst was about 20 minutes from D.C. and I never drove for fear of getting killed. Give me highway 80 any day!!!!!
brown_eyed_girl
07-21-2005, 19:47 PM
I miss Demopolis more than I thought I would. I always said, "I can't wait to get out of of this stupid town!" Now that I'm gone, I want to come back. Don't get me wrong; I love it here in Montgomery. It's just NOT home!!
usetobe
07-21-2005, 20:50 PM
however the people are still the same which doesn't say a lot, because they will never leave Demopolis, therefore they don't know and will never know anything other than that small town mentality of Demopolis.The only difference in a small town verses a large town is that you have more people. I have found that even living in a larger town, you still have a circle of people you know. The same type of things go on in the circle (like gossip, helping each other, etc.) of people you know verses most of the town.
Please explain to me what small town mentality is and why it is bad.
I for one miss living in Demopolis.
teach11
07-21-2005, 22:17 PM
I agree with AUfan--give me a small town mentality any day over a larger city and its problems. There's no perfect place to live.
bohemur
07-21-2005, 23:36 PM
I have always said that I would love to leave here, but everytime I go anywhere for a few days i am looking forward to coming home. I guess it has something to do with knowing where everything is in Demopolis. I hate going somewhere and not know where everything is, especially Wal-Mart.
DivineDiva
07-26-2005, 14:12 PM
You all have just illustrated the comfort of knowing where everything is and have pretty much talked about Demopolis as though it is a source of security, in which home (in Demopolis) will always be for me as well. However, there are many reasons I will never choose to make Demopolis my permanent home ever again. First, to me, meaning this is just my opinion, there are no real opportunities in Demopolis, being a young college graduate. Just to be honest, Demopolis has not made any drastic changes as far as the market and finances are concerned. Also, and I may be about to step on some toes, but again this is my opinion, the spirit of racism and the old times of the South, are still very much a part of Demopolis. Being a recent graduate of DHS, within the past 5 years, I experienced this far too many times to say that it does not exist, because it does and within the schools, which is sad because we were there to learn. I just think things will never change in Demopolis, because the people will never change; it seems to be a cycle.
demopolite
07-26-2005, 14:39 PM
Also, and I may be about to step on some toes, but again this is my opinion, the spirit of racism and the old times of the South, are still very much a part of Demopolis. Being a recent graduate of DHS, within the past 5 years, I experienced this far too many times to say that it does not exist, because it does and within the schools, which is sad because we were there to learn.
Wow! We must have had different school experiences, because I don't remember racism being much of a problem, and I graduated in 1999. I always saw DHS as a sort of racial haven compared with many other schools in the area.
Of course, we all have different experiences in high school, and I may have been lucky to see only the good side.
Tooldtocutit
07-26-2005, 14:39 PM
All of the idiots didn't stay. Some went to Ole Miss.
demopolite
07-26-2005, 14:41 PM
All of the idiots didn't stay. Some went to Ole Miss.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
As an MSU alum, I appreciate this!!!!!
(even though I don't take it seriously...)
brown_eyed_girl
07-26-2005, 14:44 PM
Security is nice for everyone and some people feel most comfortable in a small town where you know most everyone by name and you know where everything is (you can give the easiest directions:"turn down the road bob lives on and go 2 houses past joe's house and mine is the one with the dog in the yard"...hehe). I have lived in Demopolis all my life and I've said it before and I will say it again because my opinion has not changed; Demopolis is home to me. I would not mind coming back and living there for the rest of my life. I LOVED the "small town life"!!!
Tadpole
07-26-2005, 20:14 PM
I grew up in Greensboro, Alabama and let me tell you there is a place not growing. . .Demopolis is a large city compared to Greensboro. I wouldn't want to live in a city like Tuscaloosa; TOO many people not enough country! In a small town everybody knows everybody; it is kind of nice that way.
onehotmama
07-26-2005, 20:17 PM
I came from a town that began with that small-town atmosphere but grew to the point that it was slipping away ... Since I moved to Demopolis I love it, much because of that small town atmosphere. But, at the same time, there are people who are just suited for big-town life, and that may be DivineDiva's point. I have a friend who was born and raised in Union, Alabama, not a big place. A couple of years ago she moved to Atlanta, Ga., somewhere I thought immediately was a very appropriate place for her to be because of her personality - or mentality if you want to say it that way. I don't think it's a right or wrong thing, just a matter of taste. As a mother and someone who is most comfortable in small crowds, a small town is perfect for me. My friend, who spent most of her life in a small town, would be miserable here. Just the way we are.
fleming
07-26-2005, 20:32 PM
I know I should not be so blunt but if you don't like it leave. If you do stay. No big deal. just don't try to change us.I hated Atlanta and love Demopolis so here I am. The world is full of places to live so just find the one that you like and let the rest alone!
Polly
07-26-2005, 21:02 PM
Ok...there's small town life.....and then there's small city life. Demopolis isn't a small town any more. It's got city stuff...like Chinese food and Mexican food and its own hospital and more than one traffic light and more than one Barney Fife. It's a great small city. Go live in a true small town and pay 2.92 for a gallon of gas and 4.13 for a gallon of milk and go to church in a building that houses Methodists on even Sundays and Baptists on the odd Sundays and then you're in a small town. I'm with Fleming...like it or leave it. You have a choice (unless there's a secret asylum there where you're being held against your will. I moved from Demopolis 10 years ago and I've never regretted it (except that I miss my brother and his family)...but I wouldn't put down Demopolis for anything! It's my home town and there are some good, even GREAT people there.
AliMc1977
07-26-2005, 21:57 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
As an MSU alum, I appreciate this!!!!!
(even though I don't take it seriously...)
Hey!!!
Man someone's been digging in the vault again huh? lol oh well
debby
07-26-2005, 23:52 PM
I lived in Greensboro till I was 16 and we moved to the big city of Demopolis. I loved it then. We moved away for 16 years. Lived in big cities, small towns and even lived over seas. I am glad to be home. It is not perfect but at least we have nicer people. I lived in Homestead and worked in Cutler Ridge which is all connecting cities to Miami. Want to talk about mean. I have never seen so many mean people in my life. Especially during Christmas season. The suppose to be joyous season. Anyway yes we still have racism here in the south but it's not just here. In Miami Cubans hate Haitians, Haitians hate black people, and the circle goes on and on. We don't have a monopoly on racism here. All we can do is pray and ask God for better relations with each other. He answers prayers.
brown_eyed_girl
07-27-2005, 02:50 AM
Ok...there's small town life.....and then there's small city life. Demopolis isn't a small town any more. It's got city stuff...like Chinese food and Mexican food and its own hospital and more than one traffic light and more than one Barney Fife. It's a great small city. Go live in a true small town and pay 2.92 for a gallon of gas and 4.13 for a gallon of milk and go to church in a building that houses Methodists on even Sundays and Baptists on the odd Sundays and then you're in a small town. I'm with Fleming...like it or leave it. You have a choice (unless there's a secret asylum there where you're being held against your will. I moved from Demopolis 10 years ago and I've never regretted it (except that I miss my brother and his family)...but I wouldn't put down Demopolis for anything! It's my home town and there are some good, even GREAT people there.WOW! I didn't realize it has been TEN years! We miss you too!!
aubie
07-27-2005, 05:56 AM
I'm with Flaming. If you don't like it here, or a big city and want to come back, go where you will be happy. I have lived in big and little and the only other place I would want to live is the lovliest village on the plains(Auburn for you slow folks). I grew up in Demopolis, went to college in Auburn and I still prefer Demopolis. I really think we have the best balance of small and big. It is hard for somone who grew up in a large city to adjust sometimes to Demopolis. People are not always welcoming to outsiders in any town.
oldapier
07-27-2005, 07:25 AM
DevineDiva, you say that "a spirit of racism" still exists in Demopolis. Would you like to be more specific?
demopolite
07-27-2005, 08:18 AM
...more than one Barney Fife.
True 'dat!!!!! :rofl:
I grew up in Demopolis, went to college in Auburn and I still prefer Demopolis.
Well, as you know, even Demopolis is more cosmopolitan than Auburn. :rolleyes:
Honestly, I'm glad that I grew up in Demopolis, but I don't think I'll be living there after I finish school; I just fit better in a bigger pond.
However, there are plenty of people who love it, and will be there for the rest of their lives. We all fit someplace, and thankfully we have the opportunity as free citizens to move around and find out where that someplace is.
The town needs to be large enough to support itself. We want our college grads to be able to come back home. We want to be able to provide for our families without having to commute 2 hours a day. We want to be able to do our shopping without having to drive to Tuscaloosa, Meridian, etc. These aren't things that would necessarily only happen in a "big city". Demopolis can grow and still be Demopolis.
I'm glad Demopolis is growing. I grew up in the "big city" of Belmont. No red lights, a few stop signs, and 2 stores.....Demop is big to me..lol! But Demopolis still doesn't have many things to do on the weekends for the teenagers or the adults. I wonder if that will ever change though. For many years the hang out has been Parr's for the younger group and The Red Barn for the older group...that's it.:)
onehotmama
07-27-2005, 10:25 AM
The town needs to be large enough to support itself. We want our college grads to be able to come back home. We want to be able to provide for our families without having to commute 2 hours a day. We want to be able to do our shopping without having to drive to Tuscaloosa, Meridian, etc. These aren't things that would necessarily only happen in a "big city". Demopolis can grow and still be Demopolis.
I totally agree with you Dave, but the city administrators need to plan now for the growth. Auburn waited too late to start trying to control its growth and now it has grown too much too quickly. The main strip into town is overrun with commercial places and is not in the least attractive. The streets are more and more dangerous and are not equipped to handle the kind of traffic they do. It used to have a small town feel even though it has never really been that small (not in the last few decades anyway), but now it just feels like another college town. It has lost that hometown feel to it.
fleming
07-27-2005, 18:34 PM
The town needs to be large enough to support itself. We want our college grads to be able to come back home. We want to be able to provide for our families without having to commute 2 hours a day. We want to be able to do our shopping without having to drive to Tuscaloosa, Meridian, etc. These aren't things that would necessarily only happen in a "big city". Demopolis can grow and still be Demopolis.
Dave,
1. I have know a lot of college graduates that came back here because they wanted to and I have known a lot that wanted to go elsewhere. Basically their individual desire controlled where they went.
2. The only way we could offer the shopping that Tuscaloosa, Meridian offer is if we were as big as Tuscaloosa, Meridian. That is exactly what some of us are saying we don't want. Personally, I had rather live in Demopolis and spend an hour or 45 minutes driving to T or M than living there. That is not everyones opinion but if I liked Tusc. or Mer. so much more than Demopolis then I would move there.
I am not saying that a slow, planned growth is not good but too much sugar is not good for anyone.
Just one opinionated individual's opinion!!!!!!
Dave,
1. I have know a lot of college graduates that came back here because they wanted to and I have known a lot that wanted to go elsewhere. Basically their individual desire controlled where they went.
2. The only way we could offer the shopping that Tuscaloosa, Meridian offer is if we were as big as Tuscaloosa, Meridian. That is exactly what some of us are saying we don't want. Personally, I had rather live in Demopolis and spend an hour or 45 minutes driving to T or M than living there. That is not everyones opinion but if I liked Tusc. or Mer. so much more than Demopolis then I would move there.
I am not saying that a slow, planned growth is not good but too much sugar is not good for anyone.
Just one opinionated individual's opinion!!!!!!
I resemble that opinion. It's strange how us old folks come up with ideas like that.
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