Welcome to aok, Seagrass and Lovemrmewey! You will love it here...many of us have been here for many years, and we are a family. Hope you brought coffee to go with the chocolate!

Chocolate??!?!???! I don't remember seeing anything about chocolate in the literature! I am soooooo going to love this group! If only I can remember the rule .. one for you, two for me ....... *grin*

It seems like there is a good contingent from Ohio. I'm in NC now, but I was born and raised to age 18 near Akron. And 'AOK' would be my initials if I had kept my maiden name. Hahahahaha .. no. I tell my DH that I only married him to change my name.

Well, a warm and friendly wave from north of the 49th (Cdn. west coast) to those who are joining us.

As mentioned, the trivia quiz is daily, so on Monday - it's called Monday Trivia quiz and then on Tuesday, it's called Tuesday Trivia quiz which is when we get the answer to Mondays question and we get another question. The guesses are quite funny.

AOK, I don't know how you could miss it! BTW, not everyone has a sweet tooth, so I love potato chips! Maybe you could bring a bag and I'll scoot over so that you sit beside me. Plain, please.

Welcome, from Ontario!

Seagrass, it's nice to see you posting here as well!

Welcome Lovemrmewey!

Jas, I happen to have a bag of plain ripples sitting here by my chair. It's about half gone, but I'll share the rest with you. I like mine beside a PB sandwich. You're not allergic to peanuts, are you?

Heck no, not allergic to anything. Well I'll just move on over!

I'm late to the welcome party, but hello from California! It is always nice to see new names and am looking forward to getting to know you. West coasters know we have to bring our own chocolate... especially if they are late getting up due to a 1am electrical emergency. I know there are some white and dark Lindt truffles around here somewhere.

Ohhhhh, can the California people bring See's chocolates? My old boss used to bring them back from trips to corporate. Haven't had them in years.

You get extra points for Sees.

I am Tami from Ohio, as my name indicates. I love chocolate and popcorn. I knit, crochet, sew when I can't get out of it, weave baskets, camp in our RV, married for 34 years, 2 kids, one of each, and 4 grands, 3 boys, 1 girl. We have 2 house bunnies, brother and sister, named Hoover and Dyson.

Hi, another California lurker.

I've posted previously but without a proper invitation and introduction so I regressed into lurkdom. But I've enjoyed reading and relating from afar:)

Tami, Nanny and anyone else, you don't really need an invitation or self-introduction! I never introduced myself, just barged right in! It's ok!

welcome all! How about some cheese cake?

I too kinda barged in. There seems to always be room at the table and endless coffee and chocolate - two of my favourite food groups. I'll make Snickernoodles for the table.

JoAnn, that almost looks too good to eat............but hand me a fork and plate!!!

My husband used to travel to Colorado Springs for business and brought a box of Sees candies back to share. We love the "nuts and chews" and I order a box for Christmas now each year.

We're both retired. Married 38 years. No kids. We've lived with Australian Shepherds for 17 years. Our current Aussie is going on 5. We live on Cape Cape Cod. My husband grew up in Massachusetts. I grew up in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. We met at Ohio State.

I like to travel, cook, read and garden. We have an extensive garden that keeps us both busy. I do the flowers and herbs. DH takes care of the vegetables. This year he planted sugar snap peas, snow peas, yellow wax beans (not common here), cucumbers, yellow summer squash and zuchinni, acorn squash and five different tomato varieties. Plus we have volunteer pumpkin vines growing in our compost pile!

Well, that's it!

seagrass

Thought I would stop by. I have a bag of honey barbecue potato chips that are delicious. You have to try some.

Let's get to know each other March 1, 2015 I just booted this to the top for the newcomers. also if they don't know about the kitchen table website that JoAnn does maybe someone can put that on here too.

I lurk therefore I am. I like the idea of no drama but none on a website...fascinating! Anyway, count me in.

Somewhere, I am Nannygoat as well, but can't remember where. Here I am Nanny 98 and that's about how long I have been connected to this table. I'm in Southern Oregon, formerly from Central Ca and still miss the sunshine there (and I complain all winter!) It is always nice to see new names (faces?) here at the table, so keep checking and joining in when the subjects interest you. We are Nice, mostly!

I'm bringing chocolate covered potato chips!

kathyg - If they're covered in dark chocolate, I'm sitting beside you. :)

Come on in... the water's fine! You can feel free to speak your mind here. Not likely to have anyone "yuck your yum" or "dis your discussion"... yeah, I know that's corny!?!

Hi, there! I used to be a regular (Colorcrazy) back when Spike ran the board. Over the years, I stopped coming and forgot my password, so had to create a new name. In December 2015, I retired, as my boss was retiring. Hubby has almost four years to go. I have no children and hubs is allergic to dogs, cats, birds, etc. Knitting, painting, sewing, and reading are my hobbies. Now that I have a fitbit, I walk when the weather is good. Born in DC, lived all over, and love to travel.

A hearty welcome to each and every one of you for joining in. Here's a link to the KT Gathering Place set up by JoAnn_FL. It's a great resource.

http://ktgatheringplace.weebly.com/

Thanks for the evite, socks, and warm responses. I look forward to pulling up a chair and contributing:)

Well, hello all. Been lurking here for awhile, seems like a friendly crowd. You all have kept me company while I'm out of work on short term disability. So, a big thank you for that! Born and raised in western NC. I'm divorced, with 1 married son and a sweet 5 year old granddaughter.

abbisgram - Welcome, glad to have you join us.

Welcome..Welcome..Welcome

Hope you enjoy your stay.

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I'm waving too! I used to come to KT back many, many years ago when Spike was in charge. Do any of you remember back then? I kind of got away from KT but decided to peek in. I'll come more often now.

Thanks socks for adding the link, I was slow getting back here

Oh alright! ;-) It's so nice to be asked to de-lurk, so here goes...

From the PNW, I'll be real happy to pull up a chair or sit on the floor with the cats and dogs. How about some chocolate truffles and tea?

I like to garden (novice) and definitely read those forums. Enjoy the cooking and home decor forums very much, too.

You are all so funny! I will mostly relax and be happy to join the table. Thank you!

The Kitchen Table is expandable, and that's great, since we have some new members who are braving the cold and coming out of Lurkville!

Welcome everyone!

I looked up Lurkville in my Geographic reference book and could not find it. Are you sure that is where Lurkers come from? Maybe it is Lurkerville or Lurker Estates.

Apparently we're from MO. :)

Lurk Rd.

aok27502, looks like a nice place to be from!

Since so many of your men from Nebraska and Minnesota and who knows where else come up to northern Manitoba to fish I will post and let you know what they are up to if I can locate them

I will be your eyes and ears if I can

A little about myself----a granny that loves knitting and crocheting, 3 gorgeous grandkids, 4 kids as well, hence the grandkids. Husband retired from teaching. Does some private teaching and putters around the yard now that the snow is gone. Love this group and your humerous bantering. And yes chocolate and coffee for me as well. If there is any left of the cheesecake will have the bigger piece ;)

Well thanks for the invite! I'd love to pull up a chair. Yes to coffee and chocolate. I live in Ontario Canada. Married, two adult(?)kids and one teenaged grandson who lives with my husband and me. Also two Boston Terriers who love to help me garden.

Oh my gosh I have been dealing with Floods and here y'all are with chocolate and potato chips and a beautiful cake and lots of new friends! Move on over don't let me roll over your toes! I have a big bowl of fresh strawberries and dipping chocolate! I love this virtual reality where I can eat stuff like this again lol. I am in very wet North Houston living in the rv in the driveway, me and my husband Mr Raven and Mia my little dog.

Welcome to all!

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Jak, you'll find that there are a few of us from Ontario. Welcome, neighbour!

and that country north of Canada, lol...Detroit..and if you like spice we do have a "hot topics" board...of course right now full of politics, and breaking news stories...

Where are you from, Jasdip (if you don't mind me asking)?

General locale......an hour or so west of Toronto :-)

I'm an hour or do West of Ottawa. :)

OK, all you former lurkers, how about starting some new threads??? Share a recipe, photo and story of your pets, ask a question, etc.

Welcome everyone-I am a little late to the party. This is a fun friendly forum & we enjoy fattening food, I am bringing pretzels & beer to the party. We also enjoy our pets, so I am introducing Biscuit, our little dog that we got as an adult & have had for 4 & ½ years.

Aww, what a cutie! Mine is my avatar.

No worries--I don't think the invitation has a deadline:)