re: Friend is considering moving to Birmingham, AL for work

I lived in B'ham area for about 6 years. Very nice area once you get past all the Roll Tide and War Eagle bullshite. I actually lived in Alabaster which was about 17 miles south of downtown B'ham and only 10 minute drive from Hoover.

I will admit it was different than BR. Around here it is no big deal to drink a beer at a neighbors house. While in B'ham, I had to watch who I offered a beer to. Some would get offended.