I was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in the same hospital that my dad and his dad were born in. I was raised in North Alabama and have always called this place "home". I had brief exploits to Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lake Okeechobee, Florida, and Auburn, Alabama. I think I have to be around water. I've always loved water which is fortunate because "home" happens to be known for its 75,000 acre lake on the Tennessee River. This lake is ranked the 3rd best bass lake in the country by Bassmaster.
I didn't really grow up country, but I grew into it. I never realized that I would miss mountains or water until I moved away from them. Louisiana and Florida was too flat for me, and Auburn had no water. Lol.
We do have a plethora of outdoor activities relatively close by. Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting...just don't expect to do any snow skiing. I like the mild winters here but could do without the crazy humidity and high temps in the summer.
I have no family land to inherit or any of that. My goal is to find a good job, buy a house on 20-50 acres, and live out my life as happily as possible. It would be very nice if those 20-50 acres happened to include a fish pond, a few food plots, and a 500 yard private range...