Chuck Thomerson:  

Update... Donna and I have moved back to Alabama... we are now residing in Talladega. Yes, the 2.66 mile super speedway is right here. I have accepted the responsibility to oversee the water & environmental services department for the City of Talladega. Donna has retired... which I have come to enjoy knowing she is cooking more often now. We are in the process of purchasing a house here to call home. Industry data says that a person in my field will change jobs 3 times over the life of their career... this is my third change so hopefully I will be one of those averages. I love it here; perfect weather year-round (no snow), the foothills of Appalachian Mountains are just outside of town. Cheaha Mountain (highest point in Alabama) is 15 minutes away. And of course the speedway is right here... that's just the tip of the highlights and attractions that brought us back to Alabama. You really got to come here to fully understand. The best part Donna is 4.5 hours from Gulf Shores beaches where her family is and I am 9 hours from G'burg. As for our goal to live in Kentucky/Tennessee... well after getting her; this is the place where I want to live out the rest of my life. I have a big picture of the future and we feel this is where God led us. I joined Classmates thinking it would help me reconnect with some other classmates, so far so good. I have contact with some of my classmates and its great to share some news about one another and to reminisce about the old days, but the best part is just dropping a line and saying hello because you wanted to and don't feel you have to do it. [I still hate being told what to do]. you can email me at [cthomerson58 at gmail dot com]. Oh, about school... biggest crush? You know who you are (were). Which teacher inspired me most? Ms. Richey; I loved art and still do. Who could possibly forget the thump on the back of the head in Mr. Wenning's math class for saying "I don't know"; and you can't forget Mr. Rupp's Science class either. If you tossed trash in the wastebasket; you better not miss. He'd make you hold your arm straight out over the trash can until he was tired of looking at you. Who could forget Mr. Duncan... dang I knew I shouldn't have skipped class, but a heartfelt thank you to you girls who would take care of our names on the absent list. Can't really say I loved Social Studies or US History... wasn't too concerned about what went on in the past, but dang sure was concerned about what was going to happen on Friday night! Anyway, high school should have been more fun, but I blew it, so yes, I'd probably do it over again, geesh how I remember those days. Life's great today, so life's lessons have been hard, but good to me. My funniest moment... too many for a favorite! Happiest, when I got a first place ribbon in an art show. As for craziest memory... being a sophomore at G'burg and being invited to the senior at North Decatur to the prom. Some of my best times were skipping mechanical drafting and/or wood shop to go eat breakfast and my days at the Ranch (Harvest, now) Supermarket on the stock crew. The nights of getting off work and running the streets with Charlie, Dale and Kenny. Who didn't like the 70's? Peace From the Story Wizard... 1. How do you hope old friends remember you? As one that could and did. 2. I always wanted to be a race car driver when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a ridiculous idea. As it turns out, they were right. 3. Blow off steam or relax? Headphones and Classic Rock. 4. What's the wildest thing you ever did in school? Got stoned and went to class. Give me a break, it was the early 70's... admit it, you did it too or you wanted to, but were afraid. 5. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have my wits about me, a cup of coffee, and a morning prayer to be able to deal with the day-to-day. 6. Do you have a hero? Jesus Christ is my hero. Talk about where your inspiration comes from... Red, my wife and the fact that I love what I do. 7. Where have you lived? Greensburg, Indiana; Tucson, Arizona, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; West Palm Beach, Florida; Gulf Shores, Alabama; Columbus, Nebraska and now Talladega, Alabama. Why did you move? I left Indiana because I was tired of the winters... Arizona because I was girl crazy... Kentucky because I went on the road with a rock band as a soundman (what a way to travel and see places)... Florida, I went to Alabama to open a combination hurricane/security shutter company, but ended up in the municipal utility business... Alabama because the opportunity to further my career in the municipal sector presented itself... Nebraska because I wanted to get closer to both of our families... now hopefully, I won't have to move again, but only God knows. 8. The one person from my past who I'd m...Expand for more