Hello everyone,,,its been a long long time :)

12 years ago

Hello everyone, I am returning to this wonderful forum after being away for ... well a long time (yrs). It is refreshing to see some of the same awesome people still here and exciting to meet the newer ones. ((Hugs))

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
12 years ago
welcome back!!
Tell us what has been happening in your life!
tami_ohio
12 years ago
Welcome back!
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Thanks for sharing your story, and more importantly, thank you too for stepping up for our country. We are glad you are home safely to the life you love. Being in a situation like you were can sure make one appreciate the little things in life--like worms--and the big things--like a home and a family. Good luck with your new home, new son, new worms. Take care. Was it Mary Appelhof who died? Or?
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hi -- been away a long time
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I was happy to see many names I recalled in a quick scan of the posts. Laughed to see that there are still swaps going around -- those were so fun! A bit of what happened in my life The EX had gastric bypass, lost a lot of weight and gained a mistress who is now his wife (YES lots of fun at my kids wedding, and birth of my 1st grandchild). Daughter now sells real estate and son graduated from Chapel Hill and now works for a an IT company. I work for a major financial company as a Customer Resolution Manager and met a very nice fellow that loves to cook with me. I have gotten very lucky with meeting him -- I discovered I have Celiac and he is reactive to wheat so has no problem joining my Gluten Free lifestyle. I've spent the last 6 years translating some of my family favorites into GF recipes and expanding my love of wine and parties. Have thrown a LOT of parties LOL. Helped cater and acted at wedding planner at several friends weddings -- love it! Maybe some day I will be planning a wedding for myself, but not just yet . . . Susie
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Been a LONG time but i made it back
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Welcome back. I do remember you and I remember you coming to visit Ivan and me and we made some gingerbread ornaments while you were with us. I remember you hating my wind chimes and not being able to sleep because of them. LOL You painted a picture of Taury and Deeder for me. We now have two all black cats who will be 3 yrs old in April...our babies. Your cat looks great. How old is he now?
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Hi! I’ve not been around for a long time! I remember so many of you….
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I love it when former members come back ! Wish I could remember what my user name was back then. I've been here for close to twenty years and on GW since the 90's. OutsidePlaying This is still GW and has it's own URL. It's just a part of Houzz, but separate, thankfully.
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ruthieg__tx
12 years ago
Welcome back...remind us of just who you are...
Kathy_in_Delaware
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you for the welcome!!!! I am a mother of 4 grandmother of 6. I live in Delaware, enjoy gardening, bird watching and jewelry making. I am a kidney cancer survivor,a fibromyalgia sufferer. Ive been married for 27 yrs.. I attended one of the kitchen table meet ups in Pa gosh about 12 or so yrs ago. Also I have a big heart in Autism as one of my grands has it.,
glenda_al
12 years ago
Welcome back!
chisue
12 years ago
Glad you've "made a comeback"!
sylviatexas1
12 years ago
Hi, Kathy!

It sounds like you have so many wonderful interests, such wonderful passions!

(scootin' over to make room at the table).
heather_on
12 years ago
Welcome back!
pam_25f
12 years ago
Welcome back! I have a friend who makes jewelry and she has gifted me with several nice pieces. I will try to remember to post a picture tomorrow.
wanda_va
12 years ago
It's great to have you back...but you've been gone long enough that you need to bring chocolate (as required for newbies).

Bring us up to date on what's going on with you. And visit us often!
Orchidllauraga
12 years ago
Welcome back since you have been gone you have to reply to the chain reaction thread and the song list thread..both are really easy....
Kathy_in_Delaware
Original Author
12 years ago
Wow, thank you everyone, the warm welcome brought me a much needed smile! I must confess, Im in a bit of a depressed state here of late as I just lost my baby brother to cancer in April. I am fighting to keep myself from going under and I knew I needed to reach out, meet new people and find some other connections. I am disabled due to my health so I donot get the chance to physically go out and meet and connect with others. I remembered the KT and made the leap to try and re-connect.
Oh and how many pounds of chocolate shall I bring? I make some pretty delish choc covered pretzels :) and my coffee pot is always full and ready to share!!!
sheilajoyce_gw
12 years ago
Sorry to hear life is difficult for you now. But come on in and stay for a chat!
lucillle
12 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you are here, and look forward to seeing you post.
stacey_mb
12 years ago
Very sad that your baby brother is gone - sincere condolences. Welcome back to KT. I'm a relative "newby" and found out that it's a great place to hang out!
tami_ohio
12 years ago
Kathy you have my sympathy for your loss.

I am a fellow beader and fibro sufferer, but nowhere near as bad as it sounds like you have it. Sending you very gentle hugs.

May I ask what name you posted under before? Or maybe I am just not remembering you being from Delaware.

Tami
Kathy_in_Delaware
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi Tami, my name is still the same even after all this time! I did have to recreate a new password, no idea what it once was.
What types of jewelry making do you do/enjoy. I dabble in various mediums, wire, stringing, some bead weaving suxh as simple raw. Im in a very dry spell with it now aka beaders block, probably due to the stress and depression. What keeps you motivated/inspired?
sandiefl
12 years ago
Hi Kathy, good to have you back with us. This is a still a wonderful,comfortable place to come. All these great people have been a great help to me.The pretzels sound good.
hounds_x_two
12 years ago
Welcome back!
tami_ohio
12 years ago
Kathy, I mostly do off loom weaving. I've been doing it since about 2009, off and on. I like to do bracelets and earrings. I have a couple of sites I watch and search you tube for videos. I'm on my phone right now so can't post any pictures but will try to remember to post some later from the laptop. I have a few favorites that I like to keep making also.

Tami

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