Coming out of lurker-dom

15 years ago

Someone had said, that if you have been lurking for 6 months, you are not a newbie-but a friend. So here I am working on overcoming my lurker habits. (I had to re-do my log-in, but have been around for a few years)

I started on the gardening boards (vegetable gardening, winter gardening, landscaping design) then one day someone popped in and said "hey everyone! Come over to the Kitchen Table and pull up a chair!"- and I have been here since. (sitting rather quietly :))

I'm from LI, NY- DH & I are avid DIYers. We have renovated the second floor of our home and are still working on the first floor. It is time to order the kitchen but we have lost alot of our forward momentum since DH started working nights (not enough seniority to work days).

As for family, it is really just DH & I. I have a step son, but he does not live with us or communicate much unless he needs something. He does talk to his father occasionally which is good. We don't have a dog since Quincy passed a few years ago (golden retriever). DH was the "chosen human" and he took the loss hard. So far we have a stray cat that I am working on friendship and communication (my post -Can't understand the Cat)

DH & I both love the out doors. When we were courting we used to go camping frequently. We have a dream to eventually move to a rural area, someplace with a view and less neighbors, congestion and noise. The grass always seems greener on the other side. :)

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Marilyn Sue
15 years ago
Welcome to the Kitchen Table Lambsear! There is always room for one more. Just be sure and bring some treat to eat!

Sue in central Indiana
glenda_al
15 years ago
So glad to have you!

I'm from Alabama! ROLL TIDE ROLL
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lisa_fla
15 years ago
Welcome from sunny Orlando!
pam_25f
15 years ago
Welcome Lambsear. I spent my childhood in Huntington Station (in the 50's) and live now in a small town in rural, very northern NY. I have lots of family near and far. Golden Retrievers are my favorite dog, but I am no longer owned by one.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
Hi and glad to see you here.
heather_on
15 years ago
Welcome from Ontario. I am owned by two mini-poodle mix doggies right now.
moonie_57 (8 NC)
15 years ago
lambsear - So glad you came out of lurkdom.

I also had a golden named Quincy. Isn't that something? You may have seen me post about him in the past. We had to have him put to sleep back in January. We still aren't over it!
lambsear12
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you all for the warm welcome.

I dont think we were ever owed by Quincy, but he certainly captured out hearts. Now the cat- he definately thinks he is in charge.

Pam- they say that life is separted by 6 degrees- I work in Huntington Station and have family in Cambrige NY. Too funny!

Here is a link that might be useful:
lambsear12
Original Author
15 years ago
Been along time since I posted a pictue, let me try that again
cynic
15 years ago
Hello and welcome Quincy! You too lambsear12! :)
patti43
15 years ago
Welcome to the KT. I have a sign in my kitchen that says "Sit Long - Talk Much". Hope you will do both!!
Jasdip
15 years ago
Oh Quincy is praying for a treat!!!

Welcome Lambsear. You have already realized that it's MUCH more fun contributing than lurking. We don't bite......(much).

It's a beautiful sunny day here in southwestern Ontario.
I'm a mom of 3 cats.....
Oh, the most important question....didja bring us something to eat??
alisande
15 years ago
Wow--Quincy is gorgeous! I know he will never be forgotten.

Sending you a welcome from Pennsylvania. (But I attended 5th and 6th grades at a boarding school in Brentwood, LI, and spent all my childhood/teenage summers in Sag Harbor.)
moonie_57 (8 NC)
15 years ago
Oh! Your Quincy looked just like my Frazier. We also had to have Frazier put to sleep in June. He was 15. That wasn't as hard as he had lived a good long life. Still, it is weird going on without him.

I could not find good pics but here's a pic from about 4 years ago of Frazier and Quincy. (Quincy was only 3 when he was put to sleep)
ronf_gw
15 years ago
Welcome, lambsear, from southeast Minnesota.

I don't post a lot but do try to contribute a photo most days on the I'll show you mine thread. I'm an avid camper. My favorite destination is the Bighorn Mts. of Wyoming.

If you have chocalate pull a chair up next to me.

Ron
lambsear12
Original Author
15 years ago
Something to eat you ask?
I am a baker, especially when I feel the need to be productive. So far my best accomplishments is an awsome cheese cake (recepie is from epicurious). I also make a wonderful apple pie (per DH- recepie from Penzy spices)

I can make a pretty good lasagna or egg plant parm- but I do have a terrific recepie for a spinach pasta roll. I've made this for christmas and even the kids who dont like veggies will eat it!
lydia1959
15 years ago
Aww.. Quincy looks like a sweetheart! Sorry you had to lose him, hope you will open your heart to a new doggy one day.

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nicole__
15 years ago
OMG! That puppy pic is sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

Welcome!
Amazing Aunt Audrey
15 years ago
Welcome to the kitchen table Lambsear!! Did you bring donuts??? Smooches
marie_ndcal
15 years ago
Thank you for responding a bit about yourself. Welcome and hope you will share your cooking and other talents.
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czech_chick
15 years ago
A big Long Island, NY welcome to you! Pull up a chair!

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sheilajoyce_gw
15 years ago
Welcome. I have been here a long time but don't post much from coastal southern California.
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Welcome from another newbie. I and divorced from the same man twice and he is still on my FB site and lives nearby Kudos to his current wife who does a much better job than I did!! I live in Alexandria, VA and have 2 cats 3 married girls and need a Qunicy to hug as I lost my last dog too. Painful isn'tit. These people on here are so understanding ane sensitive. I would love your apple pie right now. I can call it dinner. smile
cheryl_ok
15 years ago
Welcome to the table, glad to have you!
marry
15 years ago
Hello from northeastern Indiana!
Georgysmom
15 years ago
Welcome, lambsear. Loved the picture of Quincy. I know how difficult it is to lose a fur baby but the best medicine is to adopt another one. I have a goldendoodle (50% golden retriever and 50% poodle), my sweetie before her was a golden retriever mix from the humane society. I grew up in Baldwin, L. I. but haven't lived there in over 50 years.
bigbaby
15 years ago
Hey Lambsear! Nice to read a bit about you. I'm the wife of ronf and we live in SE Minnesota out in the country. I'm originally from Texas, moved away when I was 35 to New Mexico, lived there 10 years and now in MN for 10 years. We have 5 kids and 2 grandbabies. We also have a dog, Lucy, a cat, Buddy, 4 ducks and 1 chicken! We love the outdoors too but not when it gets too cold, which will be happening any time now (grrrrrrrr!).

What a sweet puppy you have!

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