December 15, 2012 Auburn

Although  Auburn is a city, it feels very much  like a small town. With a population of about 50,000 the main employer and the centre of this town is the University.  Auburn University  has over 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty. Almost everyone in town wears the Auburn colours of navy blue and orange.  Auburn  gear is sold in many stores including the drug store and the golf course. The Auburn University emblem is on most license plates and in many rear windows. Support for the university's sports teams is huge, especially for football. The stadium seats 90,000 and I am told that it is filled for every game! In short, Auburn fits the description of a true university town. 

There is lots to do in this town. Yesterday we played golf at one of the many courses nearby and today we  went to the Christmas parade. There were lots of floats and a huge, great sounding marching band. Like the sporting events, it looked like the whole town, wearing Auburn U orange and blue, turned out to watch the 45 minute long parade. The afternoon was spent walking the dog and raking leaves. Life is good in Auburn.