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9 years ago

Let Me Introduce Myself thread lately? Maybe a good way to get some lurkers to say hello? I'll start:

My name is Debby and I've been an on-again/off-again poster here for 15+ years. Some of you may remember me as "CleoAb". It's the name I went by for many years. But Cleo was my cat and I decided she should stop posting and allow me to. ;)

I am a married mom. I've had four children, one of whom passed away 4 years ago. I have THE best grandson eVER! I work in a drug store, enjoy photography and picked up crocheting again earlier this year. I also like to colour. This is me, taken last week just before my nieces wedding near Banff, Alberta.

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Cherryfizz

9 years ago

Hi, I'm Anne, retired for the most part but still work every 4 years as a Recruitment Officer at election time. I live south of the United States in a City often referred to as South Detroit. I love cooking, baking and doing counted cross stitch. I have a 20 year old cat and last year adopted a 9 year old dog that was rescued. This is her 3rd and last home. I have been posting at The Kitchen Table since 1999

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Kathsgrdn
9 years ago
Hi Debby,

I'm Kathleen. I live in Central KY. I have 2 grown kids and 2 dogs. Both kids are now living in other states. I'm a nurse and hope to retire in 5 to 7 years. My hobbies are gardening and reading. Used to like to hike but sprained an ankle last year, hoping it heals so I can get back into it. I've hosted exchange students in the past. Would like to do it again once or twice before I retire and go wandering around the U.S.
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jim_1 (Zone 5B)
9 years ago
My name is Jim. Wow!

The missus and I moved from east central Illinois last winter. We have been retired for 4.5+ years. We cruise. By the end of this year, we will have cruise for 66 nights. I have three adult sons and two granddaughters (that will probably be it for grands).
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lovemrmewey
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Hi, all! Lovemrmewey here (Sharon) and very pleased to join this thread. I live in Germantown TN, a suburb of Memphis with my husband and and our current pet, Harley Catfish. Retired and take care of my husband who has been ill for a long time. Love to read, listen to good music.
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Nice to meet you all! :)
pudgeder
9 years ago
I'm Pudgeder

I've been here for years, originally as Cindi something, even rode the teacups a time or two.

I live in the great state of Oklahoma. Married, 2 married children, 2 beautiful grandchildren and a dog. I like to cook, bake and craft. Not all at once. ;-) I work full time so my craft time gets the boot.
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mamapinky0
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Hi I'm 61 or 62 I can never get my age right. I've been married for must be 39 years to a slob, but he's my slob. I have two adult sons Michael will be 43 Nov12'th and Matt will be 37 Sept 12'th and my most wonderful daughter Amiee who turned 21 recently. I have two grands Tim about to turn 10 and Chip 8 whom I'm raising. I also have a grandaughter Mariah 7 and a grandaughter Espyn 2.

I'm very family oriented and enjoy spoiling my entire family, I also enjoy laundry and consider it a hobby along with collecting laundry detergent. ( I know, strange). I hate hate hate to cook but I do it daily and I do it well since I have no choice.

I live in Western Pennsylvania.
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H B
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I recently acquired a room/house mate, and love her company.

pudgeder, we really should get together some time.

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marilyn_c
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Marilyn here. I have been at the table since 1999. I live in s/e Texas and currently recovering from Hurricane Harvey.

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I love to go to flea markets but I don't collect much any more....mainly buttons, marbles, dice, and jars of junk....odd little pieces of old items, animal teeth, and old kitchen utensils.

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I have plenty to do and I stay busy.
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yeonassky
9 years ago
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Hi my name's Yeona. DH and I have been married for 36 years. Wow how Time flies when you're well!

DH, our son, nephew, 2 dogs and 3 cats and I are moving. :(

Unfortunately it's an epically arduous move from my beloved Vancouver to Delta. I can't afford the town where I've lived for most of my life. I'm 60 and don't see retirement in the cards so will now commute to work all over Vancouver where all my clients are. At least I get to work here. Hobbies include writing books, poems and stories in several different genres, Beading mostly necklaces and gardening. :)
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H B
9 years ago
Yeona, one side of my family is from Delta, it's not the same as Vancouver (big city!) but hope you come to like it as much as we all do. Good luck with the move!
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susanwv
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I'm Susan, from WV . Been married to DH for 53 years! He's 80 and I'm 74' and he gets around better than me! We have two sons, one married, one engaged, no grandkids, just a grand-dog, Gabi, I love reading, (too much)' gardening, animals, which I have none anymore, would love another dog or kitty. We love living where we do, no floods or hurricanes in this area. Our younger son does all our yard work and flowers, and he loves it. We've had green beans and fresh tomatoes this summer, thanks to him.
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steph_pa
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liira55
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I"m Liira. Have been here since 1999, but don't post much anymore. I live in Edmonton AB and have 3 grown children and one beautiful granddaughter. I work in the car industry and just recently bought myself a one bedroom condo.

Yeona, my son also lives in Delta. He has been there for 6 years after living in Vancouver for 8 years. My older son lives in North Vancouver.
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Terri_PacNW
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I don't post much...anymore. I do pop in to check on folks. I see Nita when she comes to town. I was crushed reading about Marilyn and Raven's weather disasters.

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9 years ago
Liira55, I wonder if my niece sold you your condo. :) That's her job in Edmonton. She's constantly posting condo's for sale. lol
liira55
9 years ago
Debby_ab, no it was a private sale between myself and the owner. I was his renter for a few years and when he decided to retire he asked if I was interested in buying the condo and I was, so I did.
yeonassky
9 years ago
Great thread Debby. So nice to "meet" so many familiar names again. Congrats on the Grand baby Terri. No wonder you don't post much anymore. Real Life is so great with little ones. :)

Thanks for the encouraging words about Delta. I'm sure I'll be fine but it will definitely feel more small town to me. :)

I was born in North Van and lived there until I was 20. It's beautiful but rains even more than Vancouver.

Funnily enough I also lived in Edmonton for 5 years and loved the people but am allergic to the snow. My skin on my face dried up every winter, hurt like H E double hockey sticks, and then peeled. Nothing the Dr. tried worked. See I'm allergic ;)
jaybirdtx
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I'm the Texas Jaybird. I've been around the table since 1999...even rode the teacups once :)

I don't comment much, but I read occasionally to check up on everyone.

I'm married, have kids, stepkids, grands, greats etc.. I work full time since I really enjoy my job of 30 years. I am also a minister of music in an E&R church. I play a number of instruments, sew, read and am generally bossed around by an obnoxiously spoiled rescue kitty!

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