HIStory
Where did Dad graduate high school?
Houston County High School
Before one becomes a guru, he must learn from a guru. Who infamously “supervised,” Dad power washing Granny’s porch, AND the rebuilding of our fence?
Bill from Rose Hill (Grandpa Bill)
What animal stung Dad at the beach one summer?
Jellyfish
At home, if no sweet treats are in sight, you’ll always find Dad with a bucket of these in hand.
Peanuts
What did James once name three of his donkeys?
Natalie, Matthew, & Daniel
Which foreign country did Dad live on base as an Air Force brat?
Greece (Crete)
What is Dad’s chosen name when he plays cards?
The Venerable Bede
What was the purpose of the failed prototype contraption Dad once built for yard work related endeavors?
To uproot stumps
Who is the lead singer of one of Dad’s favorite bands, U2?
Bono
Why did Grandpa Bill believe that swimsuits can’t have pockets?
Because he claimed the pockets would fill up with water and you would sink.
What is Dad’s birthday? (Day, Month, & Year)
March 25th, 1965
After a tree mishap, what piece of guru wisdom did Dad give to the boys?
“Boys, this is a life lesson. Sometimes, things don’t go the way you plan.”
Which famous dance did Dad do to reassure his well-being after a failed slam dunk attempt on Christmas 2014?
Gangnam Style
This is one of Dad’s favorite southern music groups, who once played a concert for him and his fellow sailors while he was in the Navy.
Alabama
What is William’s birthday? (Extra 200 points if you remember the time!)
October 19th, 2024
What was the name of Dad’s ship in the Navy?
U.S.S. Sellers
Whenever getting in trouble as kids, what infamous three word phrase did Dad tell us over and over?
“Use your head!”
While investigating where Matthew took a pretty nasty fall, Dad had his own mishap at Nana’s house - he returned to the house covered in what?
Doo doo (sewage)
Name the last four head coaches at Alabama.
Bear Bryant, Gene Stallings, Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer
What was Uncle Gene’s card playing name?
The Wizard
Name two states other than Alabama where Dad lived at some point as a child.
North Carolina & Mississippi
What type of metaphor does dad mostly use for different life scenarios?
Football metaphors
After an unfortunate mishap with burn piles in our backyard, who ended up calling the fire department as our fence was ablaze?
The mailman
What is U2’s best selling album of all time?
The Joshua Tree
When Matthew was a kid, what did he want to name his two kids? (Hint: One boy name, and one girl name.)
Luke & Emma