How about a new Let's Get to know thread!

16 years ago

Me: I'll go first! And newbies, please post!

Retired educator, love water aerobics, daily!

Have a DS, GS, now 11.

Dinner for lunch, daily, as I am single, and don't cook for myself.

Addicted to peanut butter.

Next please!

Know oldies, might not be interested,, BUT THAT's OK.

So POST AWAY! We look forward to all your responses, so we can get to know you!~

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sharon_fl
16 years ago
Hi KT friends...I'm Sharon C. from FL. I am 63 yrs old, married (at this point- in name only), retired and live 4 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico between Clearwater Beach & Madeira Beach.
3 married children & 3 grandsons & my one & only 'diva' 5 yr old grandaughter...all live in NC & PA.
Wore many hats during my work years-most of which was in area eateries as head cook; then later I had a nightclub and also a restaurant. I also was a wedding planner for 35 yrs and did cakes for 30 yrs. Took off my apron & was news director & airstaff for a radio station for 6 yrs, then advertising & layout for a local newspaper. My last job was a supervisor for a telecom company in Wilkes Barre,PA.
Since I moved from NE PA to the sunny south-I spend a good deal of time helping with parties at our clubhouse, have done 5 different friends' homes in room makeovers & recently did my GS's bedroom in his requested Hawaiian theme. Took me 3 full weeks! Am now readying furniture & "Cinderella" themed items for my little diva's room when I go to PA next spring.
Love flea markets, days & sunsets at the beach, & most of all.. dancing at the various beach establishments!!
My biggest accomplishment in my life? Having the courage to undergo gastric bypass surgery back in 2000. I weighed 325lbs and lost 220 lbs in 14 short months. Even got down to 105lbs but my surgeon made me gain 25!! I weigh 139 today so I am comfortable with that as my 'goal' was 150lbs. Just glad I am alive and able to write this oh-so-lengthy post!
Have to say it's so nice to read about all of you. I have had a chair at the KT since 1998.
Oh..mcmann...where is your vacation home in northeast PA? Anywhere north or west of Scranton/Wilkes Barre? My hometown for 40 yrs of my life was Laceyville-just west of Tunkhannock,PA.
clubm
16 years ago
Hi,
I'm Marilyn from North Jersey. I'm right across the river form New York City. I'm married with two grown sons and
one grandson. I'm still working but wish I was retired.
I don't have any pets at the moment. I lost my Dobie of
8 yrs last month. I enjoy going to the movies and Broadway
plays and quiet evenings at home.
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Wow, I am so glad that I'm feeling a bit better to come and say hi! I started reading at the top and read all the way down. How nice to get to know you all better! I know that I didn't join in this swap or last months but hope it's o.k. if I still answer the questions and tell my story too. O.K. well I won't repeat what you guys already knew about my sickness & recovery. But here is a bit about it that I didn't say... Although this isn't a fact in stone just my opinion (on the cause) I have lived in the country all my life and the crop dusters dump their poisons all over everywhere as people have homes next to fields the wind carries that stuff. When I was 12 (I'm 38 now) I started developing strange health issues. When I was 16 they were very evident. When I was 25 I began having seizures, was in a wheelchair, in and out of a normal state of mind. Lost the ability to read, didn't know my family. It was dreadful! What a trooper my husband is! May 7 of this year made 8 years that I have been seizure free (no meds, that stuff is just about the devil incarnate itself). MS was what I was diagnosed with. My Mom tells me that when I was a baby that when the crop dusters would dust the crops all around us that I would be sick to my stomach and vomiting the entire day afterwards. I believe there is a connection between the 2 if not the cause. My Mom also has MS. I strongly believe that chemicals are causing all sorts of maladies with people, bees & animals. People do not believe me when I tell them I believe that so many diseases are caused by the poisons that we've created and that we are to blame for so many diseases afflicting us. As a kid we played in the fields bare footed! I live nowhere near fields and if all of a sudden the hundreds of acres of woods around me were turned into fields well I would rather be homeless under a bridge than to ever live anywhere near crop dusting planes again! lol However since my b-day was in Dec. that's the only thing that has changed I'm now 39. Well, that and I started having seizures again back in Nov. (sighs) I was soooo looking forward to making the 9 year mark to dang it. Q. # 1 That I am outgoing, I am not and I struggle with being an introvert as well. #1 because I can't remember people. In town I see people that say "Hey Rena', I haven't seen you in forever! How's Roy and the kids?" I swear I have no memory of ever seeing them in my life! And it happens constantly. When my husband or kids are with me I then ask "Who was that? And where do I "know them from?" So I hate going in public where I run into people that I can't remember at all but who apparently know me pretty well. It is disconcerting to say the least. And how do you say Um sorry but I don't remember you. So I just hug them back and smile like they are my long lost buddy. Q. #2 (Although I missed the game so I'll just list 3 true things.) 1. I can't stand facades. So I make a point when people want to be my friend I tell them everything negative about me 1st. (Although I am a super-positive person.) I figure skip the pretenses and get right to it if you still like me after then you are my true friend and we can have a true friendship. That way we don't waste each others time if down the road you feel like wow that Rena' is a real ding-bat. lol Right up front you know everything about me. Ex. I like you because thus and so... Then I counter with 2 things about me that should be improved. You then say well I like that about you, I counter with more truth. So my friends know everything about me the good the bad & the ugly. 2. Even though I reveal everything about myself I never ever ask personal questions of my friends. Period. Because if I'm your friend it's unchangeable, I'm your friend. 3. I am such a one track minded person that when company comes over for dinner and I'm cooking you better not talk to me. lol You'd think my husband would know better by now... The other night I felt well enough to cook (hamburger steaks) and he sat down and served himself, his eyes got as big as golf balls after the 1st bite. lol I forgot ALL seasoning, no salt, no cajun seasoning, no worchestsire nada... The whole time I was trying to cook he was talking a mile a minute. My brain can't be in 2 places at one time. Jeesh, he knows that! Aw well if he forgot he was reminded. lol Q. #3 The worst was when I couldn't hold conversations with any of my family and not understanding them when they tried to talk to me. The best was when I got better and could play ball with the kids, hug them, talk to them and understand them. Also forever I will remember cleaning the bathrooms for the 1st time since I had gotten better and singing loudly while cleaning the toilet. I promise you've never seen someone as happy as I was cleaning a toilet! lol Q. #4 Seizures returning after 8 years of zero. But I am unbelievably thankful for the 8 good years just wish it would of lasted 'til death. Q. #5 The most? That I relish the uniqueness & diversity of my family members and friends personalities & strive to never ever be judgemental of others. Although I am unrelenting with judging myself and forever fall short of my own standards which are ridiculously rigid. And that I am an eternal optimist! (Albeit my husband says my "head is in the clouds.") Hummmmm is he saying I'm an airhead?! lol The least? Wow, that's a toughie too many to choose just one but let's see ... I create unrealistic goals for myself all the time and always am disappointed when I can't achieve them. Wish that I could be more realistic when setting goals. Also I start things am gung ho in the beginning but then get bored or lose interest or am overwhelmed at the unattainability of the goal. And battle depression as a result. Anyhoo on the bright side yesterday here was so warm I was in a short sleeve shirt and planted some more bulbs, yes I know they should all already be in the ground (all 400 of them). lol Got about 10 planted... Only 390 (or so) more to go... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May it be your best year ever!!! Rena'
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Thanks for the tips, everybody. I'm going to try the buttermilk and spices. I hadn't been back to this thread for a while. I went back to read the old posts that I had made --- well, I'm sorry to say that I haven't been cooking like I first started. About a year and a half go, my Dad got sick and I spent about 2 months with him before he died ---- then I came home and the acid reflux that my husband had in one of my posts -----turned out it was really blockage in his arteries and had to have emergency open-heart surgery. He's doing okay now, much better in fact, but has numbness in one of his legs where they took a vein out (I think). Please, if you have someone who has a lot of acid reflux, make them go and get checked for heart blockage. The Dr. said that acid reflux masks a lot of heart problems. But, anyhow, I got away from the once-a-week, or once-a-month cooking. And I went back to work and, so---I've let a lot of things in the kitchen slide. I would really like to get back into it. When I was cooking large portions -- I found that the chicken legs and all of the turkey froze well. Once, I used the containers that you buy the frozen meals in---for my meal container and just put that in a zip-lock bag. Now, if I can collect 30 or so of them---well--- One of my biggest obstacles is gettin DH to try these meals. Funny, he buys the ones at the grocery and eats that rubber-looking chicken! haha And some of those green beans are horrible in those meals. Keep up the good tips. Yes, the economy seems to be taking a downturn. I'm just thankful that I have money to buy food. I know that people with large families must spend a small fortune at the grocery.
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I read the original post...I guess I had not replied! Audry, 54 years old mother of 2 adult sons and a very blended family of 6 adult children, 14 grandchildren and soon to be 4 great grandchildren. DH and I recently "separated" after 28, yes 28 years. I think we are going to better friends than spouses! No other persons involved; just my decision! I work in the #1 party rental store in Las Vegas with my little sister vicki_lv_nv. I do mainly corporate accounts. I love my job and "most" of who I work with! My job is FUN but has it's stressful moments. Prior to this; I worked in the medical/health field for 30 years. I am a two time breast cancer survivor; 1999 was the initial diagnosis I had through surgery, chemo and radiation in 1999. 2003, cancer "thought" it would invade my world again...I had surgery and very agressive chemo! I have been the winner so far. I am a Virgo through and through! I enjoy my computer time, reading and spending time with my family. I enjoy Miller Lite and a good time. I enjoy white wine and good company. I am a 70's child, however I like 50 & 60's rock-n-roll, swing, big band and today's country. I am not fond of the "old-50 & 60's country...too many bad memories. My favorite female artist is Celine Dion; favorite male is Rod Stewart. My all time favorite movie is "A Summer Place" with "Dirty Dancing" and "Grease" following close behind. My favorite authors are Sidney Sheldon, Danielle Steele and Nicholas Sparks. Favorite actor; Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood and Matthew McConaughey. Favorite actress; Sandra Bullock, Sally Field, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon. Favorite sports to watch; baseball(MLB),football(NFL)and flat track motorcyle racing. IF the tv is on...the Atlanta Braves or Dallas Cowboys games will be on. At night I watch the Biography channel and local news. One thing I regret was not learning to "tat" and crochet when my grandmother wanted to teach me. I cherish the pieces she made through out the years. I was born and raised in South Dakota. 1967 moved to southeast Iowa. In 1978 I ventured west to Nevada. I have lived in Henderson, 13 miles southeast of the famous Las Vegas Strip for 30 years. And YES, I live a life just like all of you...I don't go to the "strip" unless I have company and I DO NOT gamble! My son, PVT Jonathan, 82nd Airborne, stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC is deploying to Iraq mid-Novemeber needless to say I am a very nervous mother. I think that is it! Seems like a chapter for a book. OH, I was first introduced at the KT in 1999.
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Stringweaver, thanks so much for the info on the streamlined refrigerators! When I save up enough to remodel the kitchen in a few years, I definitely want to consider smaller appliances, both to gain counter space and to save energy. I'm afraid my picture was a bit misleading, though. Joy and I had actually pulled the refrigerator out a few feet when the circuit blew and we had to access the plug so we could plug it into an extension cord in a working outlet. Then we left it out so we could paint. It's now back in its designated space. Kathy, I hear you about being strategic with small cabinet space. I have ONE lower cabinet that has to hold my steamer, electric skillet, mixing and serving bowls, baking dishes, cutting boards, and colanders/strainer. Right now everything's in there and juuuuust barely fits, but I know I've got a set of Pyrex mixing/storage bowls I haven't yet unpacked. And I've missed them because I can't microwave or bake or freeze anything in the Chefmate melamine bowls...so even though I love them, I'm probably going to toss them. I like your idea of keeping seldom used appliances out of the kitchen. I think Shades does that too. Speaking of Shades, thanks Chris, for the pic of the built-in around a low window. I love that! It really frames the window beautifully! Also, THANK YOU for measuring your suitcases!! That is so kind of you! I'm guessing your hunch is right, and those were standard sizes. Missouribound, no, the minisplit will go on the main (only) living room wall. Smaller units in the bedrooms. What is above the ceiling in the pop out? The sky, lol. :-) A pop out in an old manufactured home is like ones you may have seen in RVs or travel trailers. The RV is driven to its camping spot and then, like an accordion, the owner pulls out (pops out) another little section from its side. If I ever moved this MH, they would literally fold it back into the house in order to be able to drive it without wind sheer. I'll try to remember to take some pics of the outside and post them. It's an inexpensive way of giving people a little more square footage, in my case 35 more sq ft makes a big difference. By the way, I really love your basket idea! I'm going to try that! Time for bed. Goodnight everyone! :-)
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marilyn_c
16 years ago
I'm a Marilyn also. I am 61 years old, married almost 42 years. My husband is a commercial shrimper but is soon going to work as a tow boat captain. That will be a change...gone for 3 weeks at a time...home for one week. We have one daughter, born late in our marriage. She is 27 years old and lives and works in Houston. We live on Chocolate Bayou, near Galveston, Texas.

I rehab wildlife. I prefer possums but this year, I also raised orphan armadillos because the lady in our group who used to raise them passed away. At any time, I have from twenty to 90 possums that are either injured or orphaned living here. I love nature. All of it. I feed the birds, squirrels, raccoons, put out salt licks for the three deer that live on my place, and all creatures great and small are welcome here.

I am a long time watergardener, who at one time had over 200 varieties of waterlilies. I have considerably less now, but still a lot. I also like antique roses (grow them from cuttings) and tropical plants...especially unusual plants.

I love antiques and junk. I mostly collect things for the garden now...but my list of collections is vast!

I live in a very beautiful spot with no near neighbors. I may not make it to heaven when I die, but as far as I am concerned, living here is heaven to me.
junkyardgirl
16 years ago
~Mother of two grown men, both living in other states, unmarried, although one lives with his long time GF, and they both say they'll marry one day.
~Mother of two furbabies, and 4 feather babies who live at home, and are my heartstrings.
~Southern girl, raised in cities, but always been a country girl at heart. I'll get back to the country one day
~favorite color: green
~favorite movie: Pretty Woman (love a good Cinderella story)
~Yankees fan since age 4; Steelers fan since age 12.
~Love to teach people how to do things I do well.
~Hobbies: Gardening, internet, reading
~Knowledge junkie; Google addict
~Love teenagers and 20-somethings; want to adopt them all
~Started over financially at age of 53, and am struggling, but have made great strides, and am very happy with my progress and my path.
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Keep them coming!
Enjoying all the posts!
monica_pa Grieves
16 years ago
Y'all can figure out my name and where I live from my Screen name..
I'm 62, widowed 5 years ago, and fell in love again about 3 years ago. We're tired of driving back and forth from our respective homes...so, this spring, we're going to merge.

I'm semi-retired, work part time....and my only child is my cat, FoxyLoxy.

I was born in South Philly, grew up in South Jersey. Married a guy from this area (Valley Forge), and have lived here for over 40 years.

I had Phillies season tickets for 34 years, other interests now, but I do have my old seats from Vet stadium in my den.
King of Prussia Mall is my second home, and I love to travel...have gambled in Monte Carlo and piloted a boat on the Wanganui river in New Zealand.

Professionally, I spent over 40 years in the computer industry, in just about every facet from operator to programmer to systems design to teaching for a large mainframe company, with a little bit of sales and marketing thrown in.
mcmann
16 years ago
Sharon fl
My father is from Sugar Notch, just south of Wilkes Barre. Our vacation home is in Pike County just outside of Milford.
ritamay91710
16 years ago
kathi_mdgd......

I live in Chino, love it, still have horses around here. Oceanside is nice!!
lunchlady1948
16 years ago
I am Jackie from Southern California I live in the Inland Empire AKA Riverside

I am 59, a Lunchlady for 17 years now. I have three kids 23-27-40 and two Gkids 14&16. Married to my sweetheart 28 years now.

I belong to a quilt guild but I do not quilt I do not even sew~~I go to socialize and go to dinner:) I am rather boring I guess, I love to read~shop~eat~OH I love to watch tv:)

My DH is getting ready to retire in March~~just keep wondering how that will work out. I will be 60 next year and I want to make some life changes nothing drastic just some grownup fun stuff. I just need to figure out what that is~~~raising kids since I was 18 time for me now!!
donna37
16 years ago
Donna here from South Central Mo. Born in Boise Idaho, some 70 years ago and have also lived in Fl, Mn. and Ca. before moving to Mo. 25 years ago.

Married to DH for 46 years, he has a DD from a previous marriage and we have a son and 2 daughters, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Live on a 140 acre farm and have a few head of cattle, 3 horses that belong to grandchildren, 2 dogs, 3 house cats and some outside cats.

Worked as a Psych Tech for 15 years in CA, went back to RN school in my mid 40s, and retired from Public health nursing 2 years ago.

I have a small thrift shop that I run 4 days a week, gives me a legitimate reason to go to auctions and yard sales which I love.

Like to garden, read, crochet, learning to knit, and many other crafts, plus spending too much time on the computer.
moonie_57 (8 NC)
16 years ago
Mom of 2 boys (30 and 24) and 1 girl (15), grandmother to 3 boys. (8, 4 and 2)

Married for 31 years to a not-so-bad kinda guy. I think he likes me a little bit, too.

We have 3 dogs, 5 cats, 2 birds and a turtle. We just completed the Vet cycle for the year. Cha ching!

More than likely I am unemployed. :) I love gardening, which is convenient as DH works for a plant farm and the discounts and freebies are great! One of my fav things to do is DIY projects and I love power tools. Christmas, father's day and birthdays are fun for me because I can use everything I give to DH.

People think of me as a very loving and compassionate person. It makes my day to be able to do something for someone else.

I am also funny and good-natured. Usually I can find a silver lining to every cloud. Laughter comes easily to me but so do the tears. Much too soft-hearted.

My dad passed away 3 1/2 years ago and I still miss him tremendously and think of him daily. Mom lives next door and is becoming an increasing responsibility, but that's ok.
sea_shell
16 years ago
Hi, another Susan here, 68 years old, widowed in May after 43 years of marriage. Grew up just outside of Philadelphia in Delaware County. Have lived in northern Delaware 36 years. Have a DS who lives 15-25 minutes away, we live in a tiny state which turns into a parking lot during rush hour.

Have a DD, Wren, who posts here now and again, now she is someone who REALLY lives in SOUTHERN New Jersey in Cape May County, she works just a mile or so from the tip of NJ. I have a summer home on the water in Avalon NJ, just minutes away from her house which is inland. With her father's illness the last year she has spent more time (one day at a time) up here than I have down there.

Sue
Lily316
16 years ago
I live PA Dutch country and have all my life. Exactly 300 years ago ancestors on both sides settled in Lancaster county, so we all must like it here because no one ever left. I live in an c. 1830-1840 Federal farmhouse on 1/2 acre in a small town. Farm used to have 6 or 7 acres but was subdivided in the 1920s. I used to collect antiques big time and went to weekly auctions. I have nothing but furniture and assessories from the 1800's except for appliances and upholstered furniture. I have a grown son and daughter and a grand son and grand daughter. I have seven cats from 1- to almost 19 ,and about 18 large koi and a hive of bees. I love animals more than anything, and have rehabbed a few along the way. I love to read and watch Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives. I'm also a political junkie and work in every election.
bulldinkie
16 years ago
Hi IM KIM,from South Central Pennsylvania
MARRIED 37 years 2 sons1 daughter ,4 grandkids 2 grandaughters 2 grandsons
Im currently waitng for kidney transplant am on dialysis 3x a week.
I Love decorating,gardening,crafts,crochet,my old house many more...
okwriter
16 years ago
I am so enjoying these posts!
whidbeykathy
16 years ago
I live on Whidbey Island in Washington State (Northwest) and my name is Kathy.
I am married and have 4 sons and 1 daughter, all grown and so we are finally empty nesters! We have 5 grands, 2 girls and 3 boys and a new grandson due for Christmas.
I weave baskets, I just retired from teaching and now we are getting ready to travel. We plan on living in a motorcoach for 2 years!
mrsjjb
16 years ago
Hi, all!
I'm Kelly, 32 years old, I live in Northern VA with my DH of almost 11 years (next month) and two daughters, 7 and 4.
I grew up in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, left for college to NC in '93, and returned home when we were expecting our first daughter.

I previously worked as a Teacher/Administrator in schools, now I work in Human Resources for a large credit union.

I spend all my free time with my children.

I love to house hunt, visit open houses, and love anything home/garden related. When I'm home, my TV stays on HGTV.

We're hoping to buy a home in the spring of '08.

I love to travel by train and I'm looking forward to our next train trip.

I'm "fluffy," and in a continual state of striving to get it off and keep it off.

I love the color purple. I could paint every room in my home a different shade of purple and I would never tire of it.

I wear my hair in locs, but I don't call them dreadlocks, as there is nothing dreadful about my hair. My locs are 13 months old today and I love them more everyday. I'm not Rastafarian and locs have no religious meaning to me. They're just what I choose to do with my hair. I don't mind when people ask to touch my hair or stare it. I think it's beautiful, so I understand!

I enjoy reading books, but I especially love a good magazine.

Welcome to the KT newbies, and hello to all!
czech_chick
16 years ago
> Hi everyone, I'm Carol, 55 years old, from eastern Long Island, NY.

> I live approx. 50 miles east of Manhattan, on the north shore.

> Native NYer. Born in NY and have never lived anywhere else!

> Newly-retired HS teacher (retired in June 2007) after an interesting and rewarding career of teaching various business subjects for 33 years, specializing in computers.

> My husband is a bit older than I, retiring 6 years ago. We have been married 26 years. He taught music in a HS near mine. In the 70's he played with a rock band and did extensive touring with them, appearing on American Bandstand and other shows/concerts. He also wrote the music to a hit song that made the top 10! He is currently very active in the music business here in NY.

> We, unfortunately, have no children. Shocked to learn I was infertile. Could have been helped by an egg donor, but in the early 80's this technology was not available.

> My father died June 2007, 2 days after I retired. He was 91. Unexpected. I miss him every day. Because I am an only child, looking after my 89 year old mother has become my 2nd job. Luckily, she is in good health and is extremely independent/lives alone.

> Some of my likes/interests are:
my home and garden, computer/on-line, mp3's, .gifs, digital photography, Hawaii, Walt Disney World, Caribbean islands, reading books/magazines, going to NYC, exercise, cooking, visiting friends, investments, and, of course, music!

> I'm enjoying being a part of the KT and reading all your posts!

> I'd like to wish each and every one "Happy Holidays!"

~ Carol ~
vicki_lv_nv
16 years ago
I am Vicki and I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was born in South Dakota and lived there until about the age of 8. Our Mom moved us to Iowa and I lived there until I was 20. My older sister had moved to Nevada and talked me into moving too. I am 49 years old...and I have to get a calculator out everytime I need to know my age. I can NEVER remember.

I have been married for 13 years to my soul mate and best friend. I have two boys, Kiel (pronounced Kyle), who is 22 and going into the police academy. And Kelly, who is 19 and hasn't quite decided what to do with his life.

I am an office manager (for 11 years) of the largest party rental store in Las Vegas and DH is the general manager. Sooooooo, we are together 24/7. I have done many jobs in my lifetime...from working at the "Popcorn Popper" on the town square for .50 an hour, to running a sewing machine in a glove factory, to driving an 18 wheeler. Being in party rentals keeps us quite busy. In our off time, we love to ride our 4 wheelers, fly fish and travel.

I love antiques and will stop at any antique store I come across. I love to cook with my DH (who just recently decided he likes cooking). I love being with my boys and their girlfriends. My mother in law drives me crazy (she lives with us).

I have always wanted to live on or own a ranch. But will have to settle for living on some acreage in Montana maybe. I love winter...my favorite time of year! I am always hot...never cold.

I have been at the KT since the beginning, with the exception of about a year. I post when I can, but I visit everyday. And I LOVE posts like this...and posts with photos of members. I have met three people from the KT...Liz from Georgia, Jodi from Southern California and Joan from Minnesota. (Off the top of my head)
orie
16 years ago
I like this!
Born in Cuba 46 yrs. ago
Lived in Miami 24 yrs., Boca Raton after getting married for 8 yrs. and moved to North Carolina (now almost 13 yrs.) Have a great DH, 12 yr. old DD and a moody cat (7 yrs.).

I love animals, bugs, nature in all it's glory! I have stopped traffic, including some Semi's, to hurry a snake along the road. My DH says our house has a large sign over it that says "Sucker" and all injured animals end up on my doorstep!
Have visited countless Nat'l Parks and done major hiking.
I crochet, scrapbook, stamp. Somewhat artsy.
I love photography.
I love gardening.
I love the Oldies music
I love Elvis, ABBA (don't laugh), Beatles, Styx, Elton John and Basia.
Prefer mountains over the beach (got tired of the beach living in FL.).
Very patient with animals and elderly people.
Opinionated but love to hear what others have to say!
Fall is my favorite season.
I am a Physical Therapist's Assistant, have been since 1983. Have also worked as an Asst. Teacher in a Montessori school for 8 yrs. and am presently working only PT helping the lunchlady at my DD's school.
Just finished a HUGE kitchen renovation! Whew!
I love to read Koontz, King and Patterson.
I love a good thriller or mystery movie.
Only romance movie I love is Bridges of Madison County.
I am actually a real sap and can cry at the drop of a hat. All I have to do is think of something sad and the tears flow.
I can rollerskate and dance. Used to do major aerobics! Now I walk endlessly and sometimes do Stairmaster. I'm not necessarily in great shape though I could probably outrun most people in sprints!
I still have my first friend! Lives in Miami. Roxy. Met in Kindergarten.
Drink Diet Sodas and Crystal Light.
Still keep in touch with my first boyfriend (from when I was 13!).
My mom is 87 and I fear she won't be around next Christmas.
grammahony
16 years ago
I'm retired 6 years now and I have 4 grown daughters, and also have 10 grandkids 19 yrs-3 mo. 6 boys and 4 girls. I love flowers, and have daylilies, iris, hydrangeas, clematis, hostas. Also love Eastern Bluebirds. I have a dog Toby, and a cat Blossom. I love going to my cabin in the summer, and having a few Margaritas. I also like to travel, by car, and see new area's in our country.
I just copied and pasted from an older post, and added a little.
Leslie
ivamae
16 years ago
I live in S.W. Ontario, not far from Ole Joyful. I have 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 grandson and 1 grand daughter and 1 great grandson.

I live with my son.

I recently turned 77 and just can't believe that I am that old!!!

ivamae
liz
16 years ago
liz from Georgia...born in Indiana 52 years ago but been in Georgia long enough to say I'm from here...married to a wonderful man for almost 29 years...Mom to two sons, ages 20 and 16...THREE Collies, two cats and a whole bunch of hair! been a flight attendant for 30 years and love my job! Hobbies are photography and computers and they work sooo well together...one of these days I hope to find time to learn how to use my camera!

Been at the KT since the second day it opened the doors...have met some wonderful people here, shared heartbreaks, laughs and life...What more could you want from a forum...the nicest bunch of people on the WWW!
micke
16 years ago
I mostly lurk here, but guess I will join in,
I am from south west MO. right in the corner of the state. Married 14 years to my highschool sweetheart. 2 sons age 12 and 6, two fur babies a 2lb Chihuahua (pearljam) and a shih tzu (Gizmo)
When I work I normally work factory jobs, last one was at a machine shop.
I love horses and you can find me at my mothers horse farm quite often:) I barrel race, trail ride and am usually in at least 2 parades a year.
I collect Hostas and houseplants, I am up to around 200 hostas and 100 houseplants.
I have a ton of other various plants and flowers though, too many to name them all, but I am pretty much at a standstill as my yard really can't take any more.
I love to read mysteries, working my way down the Sue Grafton series right now.
I collect dolls that hang from the ceiling (swing dolls) have not been able to find them in a few years though (was getting them from a shop in Branson)
I have been wanting to get into doll making, but just haven't gotten serious about it yet.
that is about it, I am pretty boring.
michelle
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks to all to those that responded!
Most interesting reading.
And a big WELCOME to all lurkers!
You are so appreciated!
Please keep posting!
intherain
16 years ago
Sheryl from Portland, Oregon.
I have been married for 21 years with 3 kids - 18, 15, 12.
I teach preschool.
sandra_maine
16 years ago
Hi my name is Sandra I am 58 years old and I live in Maine.I have been married 41 years.I have 2 grown children.I also have 2 dogs Lady and Dutchess who are my babies.Also a cat named Bear and a parakeet named Sunshine.I like to knit,scrapbook,shop and read.
frazoo
16 years ago
Hi! I'm Leslie and live in a small NW Kansas town. I'm 61, married 40 years, 1 son, 1 daughter, 3 granddaughters (one is an infant), 1 Shih Tzu named Farley. I'm a creature of comfort... short hair, comfortable clothing, comfort foods, comfortable home, little or no make-up. I like to read, watch TV and love to go junkin'.
OklaMoni
16 years ago
Oh the possibilities....

As a lot of you know, I am a bike aholic, that is in bicycle. I live in Oklahoma, as my name could be a give away, and my name is Moni.

The possibilities... I ride a bike, and sometimes would LOVE to sleep indoors instead of camp.

Leslie, I am looking at a loop out of Hoxie Kansas, going up to Mount Rushmore.

West coasters, I plan to ride from Canada to the Mexican boarder sometime in 2009 :)

I just may some day do a KT bike ride. :)

OK, I grew up in Germany. Married Jerry from Ponca City Oklahoma. Have two daughters that escaped Oklahoma years ago, but one came back recently. The other one is happily married in Albuquerque.

No grandkids yet, just granddogs. :)

Moni
Shelly Pugh
16 years ago
I am mostly a lurker. I was here several years ago, left for awhile and now I check in every now and then.
I live in a small town in Virginia with my husband. Also we have a 16 yo boy and a 21 yo daughter. We have a cat and 2 dogs. One of the dogs is my granddoggy, Delia, she is a 3 year old Shih Tzu.
I love bluegrass music and am learning to play the banjo. My husband and I try to get to as many festivals as possible, which is not easy since we own a business (or it owns us).
Love the KT for its interesting topics and ideas!
linda_in_iowa
16 years ago
I am 65, blissfully single now, mom to DS31. I am a CA native and have lived in Northern VA and Oregon. Moved to Iowa from CA two years ago. Best move I have ever made. I love the 4 seasons and really love storms of any kind. I recently completed the Ames Citizens Academy and look forward to the Ames Citizens Police Academy in the spring. The police academy will include riding along with the officers and going to the firing range.
In 1999 I retired from a state university where I had worked for 21 years. Since then I have had a variety of jobs in ERs, offices, and am currently in training as a city bus driver.
I live with my Lab mix, Jake, and my Siamese mix, Tikki. I like to get pets from shelters.
When I am home I watch HGTV. I love to cook, quilt, sew.
I have to confess, I am a political junkie and Iowa is the place for me to meet the Presidential candidates.
I also love to travel. I have been to Europe several times, Hawaii three times as well as Mexico, Caribbean and British Columbia. I go to CA at least onece a year.
I have met many KTers over the years. Attended two Iowa KT parties when I still lived in CA and organized a couple of Bakersfield KT parties.
It's time for Jake and I to run out and play in the snow.
minnesotawatchermom
16 years ago
Hi, I'm Bonnie from central Minnesota. I'm real good at lurking, but I do read the KT daily. hehe I've been married for 34 years and have a set of twins (boy, girl) who will soon be 30 years old. I have 6 grandchildren (2 girls, 4 boys) ranging from ages 1 to 10. I love furbabies, but at the moment do not have one. My closest little friend, Zoie, passed away a week ago in an accident. (chihuahua) I do have 3 aquariums set up, with one of them being a saltwater. I love to do crafty things, but mostly quilting and cross stitching. I have played a concertina since I was 6 years old, and have dabbled with the piano. However, at this moment I am trying to learn guitar. My husband plays guitar, and my son plays guitar and banjo, so I have teachers all around me! hehe So, when I'm not at the job that I totally hate, I have plenty of things to entertain me. Nice getting to know you all!!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
16 years ago
I've just finished reading the whole thing!

Wow! What an amazing and wonderful group of people.

I learned what a "concertina" is, too!

Gayle
mande
16 years ago
Hi,

My current on-line name it Mande, and live in a community outside Calgary, Alberta. I posted here for a number of years when the Kitchen Table first started, until I felt it was taking too much of my time, and then it went to pay. (I'm not even sure what I called myself then). I have kept tabs on everyone a couple of times a day since then : ). We have no children, but are kept by two cats, Thelma and Louise, sisters, which are 12 or 13 years old (I'd have to check), as well as a maniac Jack Russell dog, Terry, 20 months old. Terry usually comes to work with us, except now when it's way too cold for him to be outside. We own our business, or rather as someone previously mentioned, the business has owned us for a number of years. I worked at the University for almost 19 years, until the department "restructured" and offered me a package in January 2007. It appears that I will be employed in our business for the foreseeable future - it just seemed a given. We are at an age where we are looking to possibly sell the business and house, to downgrade to something we can look after ourselves, without staff, possibly seasonal, in a warmer winter climate.

Anyway, it's fun to be here, with the diversity of posters.

Mande
littlebug5
16 years ago
Hi. I'm littlebug5. I've been a member of the KT for about 10 years but rarely post anymore. I lurk a lot, though!

I've been married 33 years to my high school sweetheart and we're both 52 years old. We have 2 sons, ages 22 and 18. The 18-year-old is a senior this year and involved in lots and lots of stuff at school. We're constantly following him around. We live in the beautiful rolling green hills of north Missouri, but I'm a born-and-raised Iowan.

My hobbies are reading, crocheting, and walking. I work full-time at a community college (I'm in my 24th year there) and DH manages a feed-and-fertilizer farm business.
chessey24
16 years ago
I'm Chessy and I live in Maryland with my DH of 40+ years. As my name implies, we live on the Chesapeake Bay. Am a retired school administrator. We have 2 grown children, 1 DGS and 1 on the way. I read, garden, volunteer, make baby hats and lap robes for the local hospital, belong to a needlework group, a lunch group and a garden group. We do a fair amount of traveling. Being retired is hard work.
mrsmarv
16 years ago
I'm Nora from Dutchess County, NY. Married my DH 18 years ago, and I have a son from my previous marriage who's 24. DH has helped raise him since he's been 4 years old ;o) We have a pug, Tootie, and two cats, Bitsy and Bundles. We adopted the three of them (along with all our dear past felines and canines). They keep us busy and humble. I've been blessed to have my closest friend for 33 years. We talk every other day and see each other at least once a month. I worked in middle-management banking until 5 years ago when I decided to change horses and test for a Civil Service position. It's something I probably should have done 20 years ago, but hindsight is 20/20. I work as an Administrative Assistant for the Director of Administration for one of our local school districts, and boy! does it keep me on my toes. I have to say I love my job. DH is eself-employed as an electrician. DS is a jeweler for a local firm that does alot of the model-making, casting, and finishing for Tiffany's.
I love living in the Northeast because I eally enjoy the change of seasons. Love to garden, and since we have 7 acres I definitely get my fill. We have a 20' x 30' vegetable garden and many flower beds. I love to read, sew, cook, bake, and since we have a vegetable garden, I also do alot of canning.
DH and I enjoy taking trips to historical places. We try and fit at least 4 trips a year to points of interest withing driving distance...even if the driving distance is 20 hours away. We enjoy visitng local vineyards and vineyards in the Finger Lake region of NY. We love dry reds, and have a pretty extensive repertoire of wine.
We enjoy playing Scrabble, Clue, Life, and cards with DS and his GF. Love all kinds of music, from Italian opera to Jimi Hendrix to Rascal Flatts. We enjoy entertaining friends and family, and host at least 2 dinner parties a month, some small and some not so small. I learned how to cook and entertain from my mom, who was one of the best hostesses around. DH constantly tells me that I must be having a "Martha Moment" ;o) I inherited my artistic talent from my dad, and I enjoy working with my hands. My favorite TV show is "Ugly Betty", favorite movie is "The African Queen", favorite color is red, and favorite flower is the Gerbera Daisy. I'm most comfortable in jeans or casual clothes. And no make-up, ever.
susan_on
16 years ago
Hi, I'm Susan from southern Ontario. I live about 20minutes from Buffalo. I have been married for 27 years, and have a 26 year old DD and a 22 DS. DS still lives at home and is in university. We have two babies, chihuahua's, Tosha and Gracie. I work f/t in social services.
gillian_41
16 years ago
Born in England.
Came to America as a young bride in 1960.
Have one DD married but no Grandchildren.
DH passed away almost 3yrs ago now.
Live 7 miles north of Gulf Shores Alabama on 10 acres.
Never went to work, quilting is my hobby.
I am a lurker here if there is something I need to know about this forum is the place to type problem in search it has never failed.
Gillian.
User
16 years ago
âª Married mom of four kids (3 boys 29, 26 & 21 and a girl, 22)

âª Work full time making body and bath products, which isn't work, it's fun!!!

âª One of the few people in this city who was born here, married a man who was born here, and had all my kids here

âª I enjoy taking pictures, dabble in scrapbooking, native beadwork and lately, lipbalms.

âª Am going to be a 1st time grandmother in six months......
linn_z
16 years ago
60 years old
Live in southern Colorado
Married 37 years
2 DS, 1 DD (all in their 30's)
2 DGS, 1 DGD
One spoiled white pekingese (Caesar)
Come to KT A LOT!!
lilliepad
16 years ago
I will be 66 Dec.14.I live in West Texas.I have 4 children,2 girls ages 46,43 and 2 boys ages 38 and 30.I have 7 grands ages 8 to 25.I have been happily married for almost 48 years(Feb.21st.).I was born and have lived in the same town or less than 50 miles from here all of my life.Never worked,just stayed at home and raised my kids.I like most all kinds of crafts,love to paint with oils,watercolors and acrylics.Latest painting endeavor was painting gourd birdhouses but haven't been able to do much painting for 3 years due to a back problem.Can't sit too long at a time anymore.
Have been coming to KT for a loooong time! Love it here.
willsgram
16 years ago
Hi,
I'm Christy, 63 years old in January. My DH and I have been married 42 years...we have two daughters, ages 40 and 38, a grandson, 4 and granddaughter 1, who have made me realize how wonderful it is to be Granny. I live about 35 minutes from Pittsburgh in the "starter house" we bought 36 years ago. I love to read, watch movies, garden, and get together with good friends. I just started an exercise program at a local gym...hope I stick to it. My DH is retired and I work 4 days a week as an accounting assistant at a home health care agency.
I check in here daily, but seldom post. I came to the Garden Web years ago, when I first started with gardening, and have been here off and on, ever since. I've enjoyed reading all of your posts.
margad
16 years ago
Hi. I live in Connecticut I have three sons, one in Boston, one in North Carolina and my youngest who lives in Ct. too. My daughter lives with me which is great since my husband of 50 years passed away five years ago. She works for a hotel company and travels a lot. She has been in Italy, Luxembourg, Morrocco, Egypt, The United Arab Emerites, Poland, Jordan, Ireland, Scotland and Portugal. I have six grandchildren. Four are my youngest sons, three boys and a girl. My son in Boston has two girls they adopted in Cambodia. All of them are adorable.
pranjal
16 years ago
Hi, I'm Pranjal, originally from India, settled in Abu Dhabi (UAE) with husband. Owned by five cats. I used to work as Personal Assistant/Exec Secretary until we moved to Abu Dhabi from Dubai about 2 months ago. I love to read, cook, go off-roading and camping. And yessss - music (& karaoke), just can't live without it. Used to work with Feline Friends in Dubai, rescuing, fostering and re-homing cats and kittens; I'll start that soon here too (hope hubby doesn't see this LOL).

I started over at the Pets Forum, and later discovered the KT. I love it here; there's never a dull moment! I've enjoyed reading everyone's posts, this is a most wonderful and warm, caring group of people.

Hugs to all!
Pranjal
des_arc_ya_ya
16 years ago
Hi, Ya'll, I'm Ya Ya from Arkansas. I'm (gulp!) 57 years old. (How did THAT happen!?) I'm married to Twinkie, my DH of almost 20 years. We have (between us) a son, 39; a DD, 35; and a DD, 32 and seven GKs. We have two cats, Fuzzy (who's older than dirt) and Petunia (a black and white male, don't ask) and good ol' Roxie, my black and tan dachshund.

I enjoy camping, crossword puzzles, junking and sightseeing. Retired from teaching 5 years ago and do not miss it one whit! LOL

Next?
adoptedbyhounds
16 years ago
I'm a distant relative of Ya Ya's and maybe someday we can meet, now that I'm on the eastern side of the country in NC. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, lived in Portland and Seattle, and a few places in between. I have two grown sons. One is already an attorney, and the other is waiting to take the bar exam in Feb. My husband and I have one grandchild, and one daughter-in-law. I am a substitute teacher, but am licensed as a school social worker. DH is an engineer, retired but still working full time. I "found" The Kitchen Table while looking for information on kitchen remodeling. My kitchen is still a disaster, but I really enjoy dropping in on the KT to see what you all are up to. I get such a kick out of seeing pictures of what you're having for dinner, your families, etc. The KT is never boring!
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
So many wonderful responses!
Thanks so much!

Anyone else wanna share, before this thread goes away?
gazania_gw
16 years ago
Ok, I will stick me in here. I am 66, married for 48 years to my hero. We have a daughter 47, and lost a daughter suddenly 15 months ago. Slowly, we are coming out of the fog that put us in and I can see the light at the end of this tunnel. Remembering the happy times we had with her are slowly taking over the deep sadness.

Over the years, I have worked at an answering service, a custom decorator at Sears and as a wig, bra and breast prosthesis fitter in a boutique for the hard to fit woman. What a fun and rewarding job. Women in crisis are a strong and inspiring group.

We retired back home to Pennsylvania 9 years ago after 32 years in Ohio and Michigan. Settled about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh to be near family. Daughter is 7 miles away. My life revolves around her and the grand dog, Dh and my home.
I love gardening and spend most daylight hours in my yard tending my flowers and shrubs when the weather is fit. In winter, I sew, work on jigsaw puzzles, and dust my hundreds of animal and bird figurines! I am very fond of all living creatures to say the least.

I am somewhat handicapped, having been diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at age 17. I am extremely fortunate that I can still walk a little after all these years. I use a cane for very short distances and a walker or a scooter when out of the house.

I have been enjoying the KT since shortly after it started. I don't post a great deal, but come here to keep up with all the goings on several times a day. I laugh and cry with you all and am so greatful for the support that has been given me when I needed it. This is a wonderful place to bring your sorrows or ask for advice...and to share your joys.
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Love all your posts!
Anyone else?

How about a new Let's Get to know thread!

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