Sandy Burgin
January 14th, 2009 | by cwalton |
Sandy Burgin, a bus driver from Louisville, KY
Sandy Burgin, 53, bus driver from Louisville
This hyper, tattooed grandmother knew she was perfect for Survivor, so she flew to Seattle to be the first to audition. “My willpower is phenomenal,” she says. “On a scale of one to 10, it’s a 12.”
A country girl through and through, Sandy Burgin grew up and still lives in Kentucky, where she takes pride in being the state champion of the School Bus Rodeo. A night owl by occupation, Sandy works the graveyard shift transporting construction workers to their work sites. As a professional driver for 30 years, she isn’t a stranger to cat calls, especially since she is the one doing it. On one occasion she called out to a tall thin man, commenting on his physique when, to her surprise, he turned around and was clearly a priest!
She likes to unwind by crocheting or listening to country, oldies or some good old fashioned rock and roll. Her penchant for reading “do it yourself” magazines in addition to her fishing skills just might make her a valuable member of her tribe.
Sandy describes herself as funny and fearless and can’t stand mean or greedy people. She is looking forward to interacting with new and interesting people and is thrilled at the opportunity to win a million dollars. With an outdoorsy nature (as reflected by her mouse tattoo) and a kooky personality, in combination with her determination to win, Sandy feels that she has what it takes to be the next SURVIVOR.
Sandy currently resides in Louisville, Ky. Her birthday is July 1.
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14 Responses to “Sandy Burgin”
By Angie on Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
That’s my mommy!
I am SO proud of her!
By Charlotte (Ho) on Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
You go girl I knew you were a SURVIVOR. I love ya. woohoo!!!!
By Shannon on Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
Sandy is one of the most generous, compassionate women we have ever encountered. Watch out for the “old lady” Tyson, age is merely a number! You go Sandy!!!! We’ll be cheering you on!!! Craig, Steve, Billy, Ricky and Shannon.
By Charlotte (Ho) on Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
Hey Tyson don’t under estimate the “old lady” known her for 25 yrs and she is a SURVIVOR!!! Show them (Ho) Older is wiser!
By Roxane on Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
Go Sandy we’ll all be cheering you on here in the CREEK!!
By Laura on Jan 16, 2009 | Reply
That’s my momma too! Any 53 year old who takes the opportunity to compete against people 1/2 her age is the ultimate Survivor in my book! We’re so proud of you!
By Frankie on Jan 18, 2009 | Reply
Sandy I’m so proud of you!! if anyone can do it’ll be you. I have people all over the country going to vote for you. Family you don’t even know, Good Luck baby sister.
By Bonnie on Jan 18, 2009 | Reply
Hey Sandy, You show the world how a country girl can survive!!!
By Denise and Billy on Jan 18, 2009 | Reply
Good Luck!! You are a Survivor!!
By Shelly on Jan 19, 2009 | Reply
Hi Sandy - my family and I are pulling for you! We can’t wait to see the show!!!!
By Raven and Ace on Jan 19, 2009 | Reply
Woof, woof, woofwoof, woof!! Translation: You go girl, if any Creeker can do it, it’s you!!!
p.s. we miss your treats
By Brent on Jan 21, 2009 | Reply
You said you were gonna make it on Survivor and you did! Now show’em what were made of.
By brenda on Jan 21, 2009 | Reply
i know” who my, fav, survivor is this season, sandy burgin, you go girl, all of us in west liberty, kentucky wish you the best sandy, you show them what we are made of.
By Mike(Jesus)IW#70LouKy on Feb 8, 2009 | Reply
Go Sandy Go!!! It was always fun riding on your bus. I still remember when you were a driver in the first ever School Bus Figure 8 at Louisville Motor Speedway (about 10yrs ago), the crowd was on their feet the whole time. I’ll be cheering you on, again!