Fellow Flatlander: Dan Landers



Dan Landers and friend Rita Horne at The Alluvian for New Year's 2008.

Dan Landers is Greenwood's biggest Willie Nelson fan -- and sometimes look-a-like -- and one its most faithful socializers. Dan's laid-back presence can frequently be seen on the weekend Alluvian/Blue Parrot/Webster's circuit, stopping to drink approximately one to two Miller Lite's at each from his own zip-up coozie. He's always good for a friendly smile and a nice conversation.

(1) Where are you from originally? Greenwood.
(2) How long have you lived in Greenwood? All my life.
(3) Who is your family? Daughter, Amy Landers, in Welaka, Fla. Son, Jim; daughter-in-law, Erin; grandson, Jackson Douglas.
(4) What do you do during the year? Retired.
(5) What did you used to do? Owned Lander's Machine Works.
(6) What do you do for a summer job? Office manager, Aviation Services in Schlater.
(7) List any schools you attended and anything you studied: Greenwood High, Auburn University -- Architecture
(8) First car: Pontiac
(9) Favorite late night food: Turkey dog
(10) Who cuts your hair? Sissy Smith at Hairway Express
(11) Top 3 favorite albums:
-- Willie Nelson, "Red Headed Stranger"
-- John Fogerty, "The Long Road Home"
-- Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits
(12) Favorite book: "R.E. Lee: A Biography" by Douglas S. Freeman
(13) Favorite beverage: Miller Lite
(14) Favorite hang-out spot: Webster's
(15) Favorite road trip (where to?): Texas Hill Country
(16) Estimate how many times you've seen Willie Nelson in concert: Over 100 times, 15 of Willie's 4th of July Picnics (including this year's)
(17) Nickname: None
(18) Average night's sleep: 8 hours
(19) Hobbies: Stamp collecting and reading history books

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