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88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 12:53 PM
Sometimes when I read threads I get a picture of what people look like and where they live and so on and so on. I always find it interesting when I read threads from around the world. I thought maybe those of you who wanted to participate just tell us where your from.


I personally live in upstate NY. When most people say upstate they mean Albany or that area. I am truly upstate! I am minutes from the canadian border. I travel there often for no reason other then something to do. I live in a tiny town called Madrid. We have one caution light, one store, no gas station. But we have 2 bars and a post office!!

spitvenom
Apr 28, 2009, 12:58 PM
North Philly

Check out what virtual tourist has to say about my beloved neighborhood. Unfortunately it is mostly true. But I love it here and I feel safe.

North Philadelphia - Philadelphia Warnings - VirtualTourist.com (http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia-860659/Warnings_or_Dangers-Philadelphia-North_Philadelphia-BR-1.html)

mudweiser
Apr 28, 2009, 01:03 PM
Southern Ontario ;)

Sarah

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:12 PM
Southern Ontario? Are you close to the states?

mudweiser
Apr 28, 2009, 01:13 PM
Southern Ontario? Are you close to the states?

Oui Oui madam ;)

Sarah

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:16 PM
Very cool. Have you ever been over?

mudweiser
Apr 28, 2009, 01:17 PM
Very cool. Have you ever been over?

I frequent USA often ;)

Sarah

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:18 PM
What part?

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:18 PM
In Syracuse,Central New York to be precise.We are neighbors.
I googled you and you are 2 hours and 49 minutes away!
Right next door:)

HistorianChick
Apr 28, 2009, 01:20 PM
Tampa Bay. Sunny state of Florida.

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:22 PM
I go to Syracuse often. I was just there shopping at the Carausel (spelling) Mall. We go down often to the Joslin Center also.

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:25 PM
Tampa Bay. Sunny state of Florida.

I lived in Tampa for 4 yrs. back in the late 70's.
Ballast Point and Busch Blvd.
I also lived on McDill air force base for a time.
Small world :)

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:27 PM
Hey Mud where in the states do you visit?

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:28 PM
I go to Syracuse often. I was just there shopping at the Carausel (spelling) Mall. We go down often to the Joslin Center also.

The mall from hell.I can't stand that mall. Cool that you come here to visit though.
Next time go to Dinasour Barbecue. They are famous for their food! They are in downtown,5 minutes from the mall.
Looks like a biker bar but even the Clintons visit there where they come to town.Bill loves him some barbecue.

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:29 PM
North Philly

Check out what virtual tourist has to say about my beloved neighborhood. Unfortunately it is mostly true. But I love it here and I feel safe.

North Philadelphia - Philadelphia Warnings - VirtualTourist.com (http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia-860659/Warnings_or_Dangers-Philadelphia-North_Philadelphia-BR-1.html)

I like Philly.
Went to the Philadelphia zoo years ago.What a beautiful place!

mudweiser
Apr 28, 2009, 01:30 PM
Michigan mostly.

I went to NY about 4 months ago though.. but I went to the boonies. It was just for a little mudding festival.

Sarah

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:32 PM
The mall from hell.I can't stand that mall. Cool that you come here to visit though.
Next time go to Dinasour Barbecue. They are famous for their food! They are in downtown,5 minutes from the mall.
Looks like a biker bar but even the Clintons visit there where they come to town.Bill loves him some barbecue.

Well it's a huge mall for us. Watertown is much closer for us but Syracuse is fun. Here we basically have JC Penny and Sears and that's about it. We have a mall but its useless. Have you been to our casino? Welcome to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino! (http://www.mohawkcasino.com/)

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:34 PM
Michigan mostly.

I went to NY about 4 months ago though.. but I went to the boonies. It was just for a little mudding festival.

Sarah

Well I am from Malone and married a guy from the boonies. I live here now but that's only 45 minutes away, depending on the boonies your talking about. Lol

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:36 PM
Well its a huge mall for us. Watertown is much closer for us but Syracuse is fun. Here we basically have JC Penny and Sears and thats about it. We have a mall but its useless. Have you been to our casino? Welcome to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino! (http://www.mohawkcasino.com/)

Nope can't say that I have been there.
My BF is half Mohawk though,I wonder if that would get us in cheaper:D

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:37 PM
Well I am from Malone and married a guy from the boonies. I live here now but thats only 45 minutes away, depending on the boonies your talking about. lol

This isn't Ry is it?

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:38 PM
Nope can't say that I have been there.
My BF is half Mohawk though,I wonder if that would get us in cheaper:D

Well you can get in for free! Ha Ha it's the money they suck out of you once your in! It's a good time for our area. About all we have really. They get some great concerts and stuff in the summer. My husband happens to work there.

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:39 PM
This isn't Ry is it?

No do you know someone from that area? God that would be to funny if I knew them or they knew me. Do you know someone from Malone? That's where I grew up.

mudweiser
Apr 28, 2009, 01:42 PM
I live in a big city where there is a casino ::hint hint::. I moved here from GA with my now ex husband.

I hate it here- so loud and annoying, I can't wait to move back to my hometown ;) More mud for muddy to play in. I keep hurting myself on the concrete here. Ouch!

Sarah

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:43 PM
No do you know someone from that area? God that would be to funny if I knew them or they knew me. Do you know someone from Malone? Thats where I grew up.

My eldest son used to date a girl named Rianna and she worked in a casino.Yes,she lived and may still live in Malone.

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:44 PM
My eldest son used to date a girl named Rianna and she worked in a casino.Yes,she lived and may still live in Malone.

Hmm I will ask him if he knows of her. He is a boss so he may have been her boss.

88sunflower
Apr 28, 2009, 01:47 PM
I live in a big city where there is a casino ::hint hint::. I moved here from GA with my now ex husband.

I hate it here- so loud and annoying, I can't wait to move back to my hometown ;) More mud for muddy to play in. I keep hurting myself on the concrete here. Ouch!

Sarah

Haha cute! Well I have been to the casino over in Hull. But no others in Canada. But we used to go to Montreal very often to the forum for concerts, although its not called the forum now right? Now we go over a lot to Cornwall, which I think is Quebec. Or we go over to the Corel Centre a lot for shows also.

artlady
Apr 28, 2009, 01:47 PM
Hmm I will ask him if he knows of her. He is a boss so he may have been her boss.

Cool... nice getting to know you :D

friend4u178
Apr 28, 2009, 04:48 PM
Sydney , Australia

Sydney the Harbour City : Sydney Harbour Bridge : Sydney Opera House : Taronga Zoo : Blue Mountains : Darling Harbour (http://www.sydney.com.au/)

Alty
Apr 28, 2009, 04:52 PM
Alberta, Canada. :)

I live in a hamlet right outside of Edmonton. If you can find it and guess correctly I may tell you if you're correct. :)

friend4u178
Apr 28, 2009, 04:53 PM
Alberta, Canada. :)

I live in a hamlet right outside of Edmonton. If you can find it and guess correctly I may tell you if you're correct. :)

Betcha I can guess ;)

Alty
Apr 28, 2009, 04:55 PM
Betcha I can guess ;)

You are exempt from guessing because you already know. ;)

Hamlet is a pretty good hint, shouldn't be too hard for the others to figure out.

Oh, we're also the biggest Hamlet in the world (unless someone beat us out recently). ;)

albear
Apr 28, 2009, 05:09 PM
I'm from the North West, UK
But I currently reside in the West Midlands :)

shazamataz
Apr 28, 2009, 08:33 PM
I'm from Australia...
A nice little river valley in Tasmania to be specific.

Most well known for The Tasmanian Devil, Tasmanian Tiger and Apples lol

Just Dahlia
Apr 28, 2009, 09:58 PM
Wow, I feel really boring, I'm from Northern California, but it has been about 76 degrees here for the last two weeks and everything is blooming, so I'm starting to feel better.

Stringer
Apr 28, 2009, 10:52 PM
My home is approximately 35 miles west/southwest of Chicago (east of Chicago is Lake Michigan, go east, get wet) in a nice little village of about 70,000 people. It's a beautiful, quiet place with green rolling hills of mostly private homes, a nice mall, great golf course (ranked 11th in the nation) and we have an airport.

But the site below is of Chicago, take a moment and flip through the pics of the city by people who visit the city, has almost everything, especially great food, museums, great fishing and entertainment. Not exotic but a big city with a midwest attitude and mostly friendly people:

Chicago Photos - Featured Images of Chicago, IL - TripAdvisor (http://chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g35805-w39-Chicago_Illinois.html#1614965)

Stringer

mum45
Apr 28, 2009, 11:35 PM
Clay, Arkansas. 9 minutes west of Pangburn, to be more exact! But, was born in Sodus, NY, and partially raised in Orange City, FL. Lived 6 years in gray Anderson, IN. My dream is to travel West!!

mum45
Apr 28, 2009, 11:36 PM
Clay, Arkansas. 9 minutes East of Pangburn, to be more exact! But, was born in Sodus, NY, and partially raised in Orange City, FL. Lived 6 years in gray Anderson, IN. My dream is to travel West!!

mum45
Apr 28, 2009, 11:37 PM
That was kind of like "go right"... "no".. "the other right"!

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 06:50 AM
Cool...nice getting to know you :D

Hey I did ask my husband if he heard of a Rhianna. But the name didn't ring a bell. But there are 300-400 people who work there and many shifts and titles. He may not have crossed her path.

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 06:57 AM
You are exempt from guessing because you already know. ;)

Hamlet is a pretty good hint, shouldn't be too hard for the others to figure out.

Oh, we're also the biggest Hamlet in the world (unless someone beat us out recently). ;)


Let me guess... Sherwood Park??

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 07:01 AM
Hey I did ask my husband if he heard of a Rhianna. But the name didnt ring a bell. But there are 300-400 people who work there and many shifts and titles. He may not have crossed her path.

Thanks hon,I know she is married now with a baby so she may not even work there anymore,this was about four years ago :)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 07:15 AM
Thanks hon,I know she is married now with a baby so she may not even work there anymore,this was about four years ago :)

OH hmm well it's a small world either way huh? I grew up in Malone and all my family is still there. I am sure someone knows her. Small town so its hard not to.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 07:22 AM
Rockford, Illinois.

Close enough to kidnap Stringer!

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 07:27 AM
::::Yikes!::::::......Security!?!?!?!?!

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 07:28 AM
Kansas City baby!! Bar-b-que and beer... that's what we do!!

Carry on fellow AMHD'ers... :cool:

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 07:29 AM
Rockford, Illinois.

Close enough to kidnap Stringer!

I visited Illinois years ago and I found it to be one of the cleanest states I have ever seen.
Whenever someone mentions your state I always say the same thing* what a clean place* :)

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 07:31 AM
I visited Illinois years ago and I found it to be one of the cleanest states I have ever seen.
Whenever someone mentions your state I always say the same thing* what a clean place* :)

We knew you were coming and we guided you only to the CLEAN places... :rolleyes:

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 07:35 AM
I visited Illinois years ago and I found it to be one of the cleanest states I have ever seen.
Whenever someone mentions your state I always say the same thing* what a clean place* :)

Hmmm, I don't have a response for that, I have never thought of Illinois that way. I am not very well traveled though.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 07:36 AM
::::Yikes!::::::......Security!?!?!?!?!

That is OK, you let them all think your afraid.

I know the truth.

alana1xxx
Apr 29, 2009, 07:38 AM
Im from Galway city In Ireland I like it here it is quiet a small city everyone knows one another and people are generally very friendly here :)

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 07:40 AM
We knew you were coming and we guided you only to the CLEAN places....:rolleyes:

Thanks:) I appreciate that!

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 07:40 AM
That is ok, you let them all think your afraid.

I know the truth.

Come to my parlor, you sweet little thing, here... want some candy?

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 07:41 AM
Come to my parlor, you sweet little thing, here...want some candy?

Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. :p

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 07:45 AM
Kansas City baby!!! Bar-b-que and beer...that's what we do!!!

Carry on fellow AMHD'ers...:cool:

Now your talking my language KC!!

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 07:57 AM
Thanks:) I appreciate that!

Thanks, you're welcome... can I please have the handcuffs and blindfold back? :D

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 08:01 AM
Let me guess........Sherwood Park???

We have a winner. Good sleuthing Sunflower! :D

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 08:03 AM
We have a winner. Good sleuthing Sunflower! :D

Oh Oh... now all those groupies know where you are... :eek:

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 08:04 AM
Packing my bags as we type... :cool:

Just Dahlia
Apr 29, 2009, 08:05 AM
My home is approximately 35 miles west/southwest of Chicago (east of Chicago is Lake Michigan, go east, get wet) in a nice little village of about 70,000 people. It's a beautiful, quiet place with green rolling hills of mostly private homes, a nice mall, great golf course (ranked 11th in the nation) and we have an airport.

But the site below is of Chicago, take a moment and flip through the pics of the city by people who visit the city, has almost everything, especially great food, museums, great fishing and entertainment. Not exotic but a big city with a midwest attitude and mostly friendly people:

Chicago Photos - Featured Images of Chicago, IL - TripAdvisor (http://chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g35805-w39-Chicago_Illinois.html#1614965)

Stringer
I grew up in Melrose Park, Northbrook and Evanston. Worked downtown at Water Tower for many years. It is a great City.

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 08:14 AM
Packing my bags as we type...:cool:

I'll get the fold out couch ready. ;)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 08:14 AM
We have a winner. Good sleuthing Sunflower! :D

Well I have a confession... I googled it. Got to love that Google I tell you!

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 08:14 AM
I'll get the fold out couch ready. ;)

This is for your husband, correct? :D

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 08:14 AM
Oh Oh...now all those groupies know where you are....:eek:

Groupies? I have groupies? Cool! :cool:

Um, aren't they stalkers or people that want me dead? :eek:

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 08:39 AM
Groupies? I have groupies? Cool! :cool:

Um, aren't they stalkers or people that want me dead? :eek:

Like KC... I am planning out my routing, my visa is good...

DoulaLC
Apr 29, 2009, 08:44 AM
Another Tampa Bay resident... :)

albear: hubby is from W. Midlands... originally from Derby... :)

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 08:44 AM
This is for your husband, correct? :D

LOL! Of course it is, you get to sleep on the floor! :D

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 08:45 AM
Like KC...I am planning out my routing, my visa is good....

Hmmm, you can share the couch with KC, it's a queen size! :)

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 08:57 AM
Hmmm, you can share the couch with KC, it's a queen size! :)

Aaaaahh... no offense KC, BUT... Haven't slept near guys since the Air Force and that was occasionally a little creepy.

So, Alty, I'm afraid I will require other commendations I think... no, I know. KC, I think you probably agree, huh Bud..

The only reason I was coming was to protect the queen and establish a security perimeter around your house... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:01 AM
Aaaaahh...no offense KC, BUT.....Haven't slept near guys since the Air Force and that was occasionally a little creepy.

So, Alty, I'm afraid I will require other commendations I think....no, I know. KC, I think you probably agree, huh Bud....?

The only reason I was coming was to protect the queen and establish a security perimeter around your house.......:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I could set up the tent trailer, that way you can be the security perimeter around the house! :)

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:04 AM
Can I come too, Alty?

Us girls can leave all the boys to fight over their accommodations.

We can go hide out at a local watering hole. Have a beer or two.

mudweiser
Apr 29, 2009, 09:04 AM
I could set up the tent trailer, that way you can be the security perimeter around the house! :)

I'm pretty sure KC would pitch his own tent if he were to sleep with Stringer..


::runs away::

Sarah

mum45
Apr 29, 2009, 09:07 AM
You all are just so dern funny! If anyone of yew ever go south, you need to look me up! I will even throw out tick granules for the occasion!

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 09:07 AM
Another Tampa Bay resident....:)

albear: hubby is from W. Midlands...originally from Derby....:)

I lived there for four years back in the late 70's.
I liked it but oh boy the summer humidity,I remember getting out of a car and sticking to the person next to me,glued together:)
Pretty place.I love Clearwater,if I am not mistaken Clearwater beach is the longest beach in the U.S.
Small world!

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:08 AM
You all are just so dern funny! If anyone of yew ever go south, ya need to look me up! I will even throw out tick granules for the occasion!

That doesn't sound welcoming.

Then again I have no clue what it means either.

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 09:11 AM
I'm pretty sure KC would pitch his own tent if he were to sleep with Stringer..


::runs away::

Sarah

Aaaaaah... ::::YIKES:::::: ha ha... nope. :eek:

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:14 AM
Can I come too, Alty?

Us girls can leave all the boys to fight over their accomodations.

We can go hide out at a local watering hole. Have a beer or two.

A beer or 4 dear, it's Canada, we have good beer. :)

We may allow the boys to join us, after they're done their chores! ;)

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 09:17 AM
Another Tampa Bay resident....:)

albear: hubby is from W. Midlands...originally from Derby....:)

That's only an hour right of me at the moment :)
I'm originally from the N.West though, I'm just living in the W.Midlands because of studies :)

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 09:19 AM
A beer or 4 dear, it's Canada, we have good beer. :)

We may allow the boys to join us, after they're done their chores! ;)

I want to come too Alty!
Wait, does it ever get warm there? I'm not a fan of all that snow n crap.

I'm a southern girl so I need sunshine...

I'm about 10 minutes from Raleigh the capital city of North Carolina... about a stone's throw from Chapel Hill... you've heard of us right? NCAA Champs... :rolleyes:

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 09:19 AM
I'm pretty sure KC would pitch his own tent if he were to sleep with Stringer..


::runs away::

Sarah

LMAO quality timing Sarah :D

mum45
Apr 29, 2009, 09:21 AM
Now now, throwing out tick granules for guests is a very welcoming gesture! If you don't want guests to stay around, you don't mow the yard, let the ticks get "real thick", borrow a few of the neighbors hound dogs to keep on the porch (to add to the tick population). Nothing will get rid of an unwanted guest faster than having 200-300 seed ticks crawling up their leg en masse. Picture a small, bloodthirsty army that won't come off your body unless you have a good roll of duct tape handy!

Tick granules also kill chiggers. Whole other conversation.

That's a little more frightening than the chispider, huh?

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 09:29 AM
Darn Mum, I want to stay far far away from your place!

I am from a small town in southern Indiana, anybody close?

mudweiser
Apr 29, 2009, 09:32 AM
Indiana is a 4h drive for yours truly ;)

Sarah

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:33 AM
I wanna come too Alty!!
Wait, does it ever get warm there?? I'm not a fan of all that snow n crap.

I'm a southern girl so I need sunshine...

I'm about 10 minutes from Raleigh the capital city of North Carolina... about a stone's throw from Chapel Hill... you've heard of us right?? NCAA Champs... :rolleyes:

Summers here are very nice, very warm, actually hot! Contrary to popular belief, we don't live in igloos and there are no polar bears where I live in Canada. Sneezy was so disappointed when he heard that. :p

I've never met an Eskimo and never seen a penguin in the wild. I don't have a dog sled or a team of dogs to pull it (actually, I'm half way there, 3 dogs, only need 3 more and I could get a sled :eek:)

I don't say eh, or aboot, and I don't know anyone named Nanook. I've never had frost bite and I've never had seal meat. :p

Hee, hee, just some common misconceptions about Canada. Yes, there are Canadian provinces that offer all of the above and more, but not Alberta. We're actually one of the warmest Canadian province.

Oh, and we don't speak french here!

So come on down NM, the trailer sleeps 6! :D

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 09:34 AM
A beer or 4 dear, it's Canada, we have good beer. :)

We may allow the boys to join us, after they're done their chores! ;)

You don't have good beer my dear you have the BEST beer :D

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 09:37 AM
Indiana is a 4h drive for yours truly ;)

Sarah

4 hours isn't too bad, I might have to take my next vacation your way. Lol

I think my next vacation might be a plane trips worth.

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:38 AM
You don't have good beer my dear you have the BEST beer :D

It is pretty darn good, but not the best. The best beer is in Germany. :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:39 AM
Now now, throwing out tick granules for guests is a very welcoming gesture!! If you don't want guests to stay around, you don't mow the yard, let the ticks get "real thick", borrow a few of the neighbors hound dogs to keep on the porch (to add to the tick population). Nothing will get rid of an unwanted guest faster than having 200-300 seed ticks crawling up their leg en masse. Picture a small, bloodthirsty army that won't come off your body unless you have a good roll of duct tape handy!

Tick granules also kill chiggers. Whole other conversation.

Thats a little more frightening than the chispider, huh?

I didn't realize ticks were such a problem. Please throw extra tick granules just for me.

The chispider/tarantula is highly scary to me, but I am arachnophobic.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 09:40 AM
I don't say eh, or aboot

But... but eh and aboot make me laugh :(

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:42 AM
4 hours isn't too bad, I might have to take my next vacation your way. Lol

I think my next vacation might be a plane trips worth.

I am the closest, probably. ;)

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:43 AM
but...but eh and aboot make me laugh :(

I can throw them into conversation here, but those words will never be uttered verbally. Can't do it, just can't! ;)

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 09:44 AM
I am the closest, probably. ;)

Yea, you probably are pretty close. I think Stringer is close to me too, and you two are probably pretty close to each other.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:44 AM
but...but eh and aboot make me laugh :(

Bear, when is your trip to the States planned?

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 09:44 AM
I'm pretty sure KC would pitch his own tent if he were to sleep with Stringer..


::runs away::

Sarah

Hmmm... I am speechless... the answer to your question is a resounding NO... :eek::mad:

mum45
Apr 29, 2009, 09:45 AM
Darn Mum, I want to stay far far away from your place!

I am from a small town in southern Indiana, anybody close?

LOL, hey I have had those Brown County Indiana ticks on me, and I prefer an Arkansas tick any day... Do you guys fertilize them or something?

In all seriousness, lived in Anderson, IN for 6 yrs, and camped a lot in Brown County. Beautiful there, almost like home. 'Cept for those HUGE ticks y'all grow, no amount of duct tape would help in THAT situation.

Don't stay away, as in my first post, yew all are funny, and I'll put out the tick granules if you ever visit!

Exaggeration and story tellin' is a true "Southern Art Form", in my opinion. Take plain truth, then add generous spice for flavor. Gently fold in a generous amount of humor. Then add sprinklings from life lessons learned to decorate. Serve up with love and good ol' sweet tea.

And if you are in Brown County any given weekend, look up my in-laws, they are there. Fighting the big 'ol ticks.

HistorianChick
Apr 29, 2009, 09:45 AM
Another Tampa Bay resident....:)



Yay for Tampa Bay! :) Gorgeous out there, isn't it?

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:47 AM
Hmmm....I am speechless...the answer to your question is a resounding NO...:eek::mad:

Aww, it's okay KC, you can sleep indoors. I'll protect you from Stringer.

Now, I can't promise that Justy or NM won't get their hands on you, but somehow I think you'd be okay with that. :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:49 AM
Aww, it's okay KC, you can sleep indoors. I'll protect you from Stringer.

Now, I can't promise that Justy or NM won't get their hands on you, but somehow I think you'd be okay with that. :D

I will behave, scouts honor! :(

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 09:50 AM
LOL, hey I have had those Brown County Indiana ticks on me, and I prefer an Arkansas tick any day...Do you guys fertilize them or something?

In all seriousness, lived in Anderson, IN for 6 yrs, and camped a lot in Brown County. Beautiful there, almost like home. 'Cept for those HUGE ticks y'all grow, no amount of duct tape would help in THAT situation.

Don't stay away, as in my first post, yew all are funny, and I'll put out the tick granules if ya ever visit!

Exaggeration and story tellin' is a true "Southern Art Form", in my opinion. Take plain truth, then add generous spice for flavor. Gently fold in a generous amount of humor. Then add sprinklings from life lessons learned to decorate. Serve up with love and good ol' sweet tea.

And if you are in Brown County any given weekend, look up my in-laws, they are there. Fighting the big 'ol ticks.

I am out in that area every once in awhile. I don't reckon I have seen any of those ticks out there. It's a pretty close drive from here. I am in Lawrence county right next to Monroe County, which is right next to Brown.

We do get some pretty big ticks around here every once in awhile. A couple of summers ago, I had to get out the tweezers and pluck them off my dog and burn them. I think I counted about 20 or so, but She didn't get them that much after but did die at the end of that summer. :(

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 09:51 AM
Bear, when is your trip to the States planned?

Sometime within my life span :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 09:54 AM
sometime within my life span :D

How about within mine?? :eek:

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 09:54 AM
How about within mine??? :eek:

LMAO! Good answer Justy. :p

mum45
Apr 29, 2009, 09:58 AM
I didn't realize ticks were such a problem. Please throw extra tick granules just for me.

The chispider/tarantula is highly scary to me, but I am arachnophobic.

Chispider freaked me out!! Arachnaphobia is my highest phobia! Ticks next! Will always throw out extra granules for visitors!!

Tick war has already been started and under control! Yard was treated with granules after hubby bitten. Ticks are horrid in the rural areas if yards not kept, and granules put out in spring and again in late summer. Several different kinds of ticks abound in Arkansas, including the very real "seed" ticks that do get on a person en masse, and are about 1/2 the size of a period.. They crawl quickly and in a group so easy to see in the brown moving mass! Usually a person gets them by walking/standing next to high grass/weeds/brush, etc. that they are nested on.

Best way to get them off is to pull off a strip of duct tape and... pull them up!! Before they latch on!! Then run for the shower!!

Chigger story, anyone?

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 09:58 AM
It is pretty darn good, but not the best. The best beer is in Germany. :D

Yeah my grandparents were from Germany and they always talked about their beer like it was made from the hands of the Lord :)

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:01 AM
Nah, I don't think I have any chigger stories.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 10:01 AM
How about within mine??? :eek:

I'm sure you'll live longer than me justy :) no worries

Erm just a reality check is it me or has this thread gone all chatty when I don't think it was meant to by the OP

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:02 AM
im sure youll live longer than me justy :) no worries

erm just a reality check is it me or has this thread gone all chatty when i dont think it was meant to by the OP

Oops!

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:02 AM
I believe the OP intended on finding out if I would answer the question... I did, so now it appears that the OP is on a plane to my neck of the woods... indeed... carry on... :cool:

mum45
Apr 29, 2009, 10:02 AM
I am out in that area every once in awhile. I don't reckon I have seen any of those ticks out there. Its a pretty close drive from here. I am in Lawrence county right next to Monroe County, which is right next to Brown.

We do get some pretty big ticks around here every once in awhile. A couple of summers ago, I had to get out the tweezers and pluck them off my dog and burn them. I think I counted about 20 or so, but She didn't get them that much after but did die at the end of that summer. :(

Aww.. sorry to hear about that. The loss of a special dog is a lot of pain. We always had a lot of flea prob's in IN but not really ticks. Don't really know if that could have been it, but I am certain it makes you wonder. God Bless the good pals our dogs are! They love us always!

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:06 AM
I believe the OP intended on finding out if I would answer the question...I did, so now it appears that the OP is on a plane to my neck of the woods...indeed...carry on...:cool:

There you go again with that head. ;)

But carry off (hehe) anyway. :cool:

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:07 AM
There you go again with that head. ;)

But carry off (hehe) anyway. :cool:

Somehow I knew you would chime in on that comment... :rolleyes:

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:07 AM
Somehow I knew you would chime in on that comment...:rolleyes:

You know me... :D

Always trying to keep you grounded. :eek:

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 10:08 AM
Ok Alty, I think I can handle Alberta then.

KC, while we're all at Alty's I'll try to behave but me makes no promises... reowr ;)

I need to travel and would love to go to many of the places here...

Canada our friendly neighbor to the north... never thought aboot going until 'meeting' the good folks here.

I've always wanted to go to The Land Down Unda and see what's there. But I ain't eatin' any Vegemite sandwiches!

Want to see what life is like in Merry olde England... is it really gray there? :confused:

Plus I'd like to see more of the US.

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:08 AM
Aww..sorry to hear about that. The loss of a special dog is a lot of pain. We always had a lot of flea prob's in IN but not really ticks. Don't really know if that could have been it, but I am certain it makes you wonder. God Bless the good pals our dogs are! They love us always!

Thanks, it's one of the worst losses. I haven't had any problems with fleas so far, and I have no more dogs now.

mum45
Apr 29, 2009, 10:08 AM
im sure youll live longer than me justy :) no worries

erm just a reality check is it me or has this thread gone all chatty when i dont think it was meant to by the OP

Guilty, it's the AMHD/ADHD thing I have now. Need. To. Get. Off. p.c.

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:09 AM
Ok Alty, I think I can handle Alberta then.

KC, while we're all at Alty's I'll try to behave but me makes no promises... reowr ;)


Indeed... up until now I was going to let Justy scratch my back, but now, it looks like you are in, and she is OUT. Prrrrrrr... :cool:

mudweiser
Apr 29, 2009, 10:09 AM
Guilty, its the AMHD/ADHD thing I have now. Need. to. get. off. p.c.

Your now addicted.

Welcome to the club.

Sarah

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:11 AM
I wanna come too Alty!!
Wait, does it ever get warm there?? I'm not a fan of all that snow n crap.

I'm a southern girl so I need sunshine...

I'm about 10 minutes from Raleigh the capital city of North Carolina... about a stone's throw from Chapel Hill... you've heard of us right?? NCAA Champs... :rolleyes:

Lived in Raleigh for almost five years (do you remember?) and it left a 'soft spot' in my heart and a longing to go back, I loved living there. I have never lived in a more beautiful place and have never met people as friendly as North Carolina, especially Raleigh, beautiful (sigh).

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:11 AM
Indeed...up until now I was going to let Justy scratch my back, but now, it looks like you are in, and she is OUT. Prrrrrrr.....:cool:

Have to be physically restrained from commenting... :mad:

EDIT: The way I scratch backs, often turns into other things... guess it's a good thing I was replaced.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 10:11 AM
Wanna see what life is like in Merry olde England... is it really gray there?? :confused:

.

Depends if you can look at anything other than the pavement :D
For example you'll see the odd tree about the place and they tend to be green and brown most of the time :D

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:15 AM
Have to be physically restrained from commenting... :mad:

Cat got your tongue... ;) :D

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:16 AM
I didn't realize ticks were such a problem. Please throw extra tick granules just for me.

The chispider/tarantula is highly scary to me, but I am arachnophic.

I can't even say that word :D

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:17 AM
I am the closest, probably. ;)

Nope.

Alty
Apr 29, 2009, 10:18 AM
Cat got your tongue....;) :D

Here kitty, kitty, kitty! :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:18 AM
Nope.

What are you talking about Willis?

Of course I am the closest.

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:19 AM
Lay down some peanut butter cups and this cat is pouncing!!

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:19 AM
Cat got your tongue....;) :D

No, it was more the bondage that was holding me back. ;)

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:25 AM
I am out in that area every once in awhile. I don't reckon I have seen any of those ticks out there. Its a pretty close drive from here. I am in Lawrence county right next to Monroe County, which is right next to Brown.

We do get some pretty big ticks around here every once in awhile. A couple of summers ago, I had to get out the tweezers and pluck them off my dog and burn them. I think I counted about 20 or so, but She didn't get them that much after but did die at the end of that summer. :(

I learned while I lived in Raleigh that you need to heat a pin and stick it into the tick, this makes them remove their head and you can get them off. The problem with just picking them off is that their head remains in the skin and that is a serious problem that causes major infection problems. Just random knowledge picked it and stored in my 'random knowledge' file in the back of my brain. :rolleyes:

Stringer

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 10:25 AM
Indeed...up until now I was going to let Justy scratch my back, but now, it looks like you are in, and she is OUT. Prrrrrrr.....:cool:

Thank you, I will take good care of you :rolleyes:
::NM purrs in kc's ear::

Sorry Justy, but have you seen this guy, YOWZA!

::NM and Justy watch KC's head swell to a unbelievably ginormous size::

Yes Stringy, I remember you saying you had a soft spot for Carolina... we miss you here!

Bear, on TV they always make England look so gray and drab. I want to go and see it for myself!


Here kitty, kitty, kitty!
... too easy Alty... :D

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 10:26 AM
Lay down some peanut butter cups and this cat is pouncing!!!

Does it matter where they're laid? :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:26 AM
I learned while I lived in Raleigh that you need to heat a pin and stick it into the tick, this makes them remove their head and you can get them off. The problem with just picking them off is that their head remains in the skin and that is a serious problem that causes major infection problems. Just random knowledge picked it and stored in my 'random knowledge' file in the back of my brain. :rolleyes:

Stringer


If someone stabbed me with a stick, I would stop eating too. :D

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:27 AM
I learned while I lived in Raleigh that you need to heat a pin and stick it into the tick, this makes them remove their head and you can get them off. The problem with just picking them off is that their head remains in the skin and that is a serious problem that causes major infection problems. Just random knowledge picked it and stored in my 'random knowledge' file in the back of my brain. :rolleyes:

Stringer

Yea, that is what my great grandmother taught me too.

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:27 AM
Thank you, I will take good care of you :rolleyes:
::NM purrs in kc's ear::

Sorry Justy, but have you seen this guy, YOWZA!

::NM and Justy watch KC's head swell to a unbelievably ginormous size::


...too easy Alty... :D

Now there is a woman after my heart... I would blush, but Tigers don't blush, we just purr and eat... and other random fun things too... :cool:

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 10:27 AM
Bear, on tv they always make England look so gray and drab. I wanna go and see it for myself!




That's called stereotyping :D
Did all the actors have cockney accents lol
Or really posh ones :D

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:28 AM
if someone stabbed me with a stick, i would stop eating too. :d

Lmao hilarious!!

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:28 AM
Thank you, I will take good care of you :rolleyes:
::NM purrs in kc's ear::

Sorry Justy, but have you seen this guy, YOWZA!

::NM and Justy watch KC's head swell to a unbelievably ginormous size::

Yes Stringy, I remember you saying you had a soft spot for Carolina... we miss you here!

Bear, on tv they always make England look so gray and drab. I wanna go and see it for myself!


...too easy Alty... :D


Like I said it's a good choice. I have a way with back scratching... it's kindof a gift.

Better to let someone else seduce him. ;)

BTW, I don't think that head could swell any bigger... looks pretty swollen all the way up. :eek:

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:28 AM
Is capsize not available? AAAA

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 10:29 AM
Huh? I guess it was there, but the post before that was in caps but it didn't show up.

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:33 AM
What are you talking about Willis?

Of course I am the closest.

Adam... in Indiana...

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:34 AM
Adam...in Indiana....

I am closer than you are, of course it does depend on what part of Indiana...

You are closer to the Gary portion, correct?

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 10:37 AM
I am closer than you are, of course it does depend on what part of Indiana...

You are closer to the Gary portion, correct?

Look you two should stop arguing, I think its preety obvious the me being half way across the world is the closest

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:38 AM
I am closer than you are, of course it does depend on what part of Indiana...

You are closer to the Gary portion, correct?

:confused: Aren't you in Rockford? You are north of me, Indiana is south east of me, aboot 40-50 miles.

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:40 AM
Yeah my grandparents were from Germany and they always talked about their beer like it was made from the hands of the Lord :)

Isn't German beer dark and bitter? I don't know but I agree Canadian is the best! Molson anyone?

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:41 AM
Nah, I don't think I have any chigger stories.

Chigger??

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 10:41 AM
thats called stereotyping :D
did all the actors have cockney accents lol
or really posh ones :D

Yeah how'd you know? :p

Of course I know the accents are stereotypical... but even on the news it looks gray.

The accents are always ridiculous but I think real English accents are beautiful. But they do the same thing for southern accents- on TV they're always so exaggerated.

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:42 AM
I believe the OP intended on finding out if I would answer the question...I did, so now it appears that the OP is on a plane to my neck of the woods...indeed...carry on...:cool:

Sorry Dude, sitting here at work... no plane or your neck of the woods.

kctiger
Apr 29, 2009, 10:43 AM
Wishful thinking...

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 10:45 AM
Isnt German beer dark and bitter?? I dont know but I agree Canadian is the best! Molson anyone?

I'll take two and an order of salsa on the side :rolleyes:

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:46 AM
look you two should stop arguing, i think its preety obvious the me being half way across the world is the closest

:confused: You guys are confusing me today.. (like most days I wake and go to sleep confused) I never argue with anyone.. :)

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 10:48 AM
Yeah how'd you know? :p

Of course I know the accents are stereotypical... but even on the news it looks gray.

The accents are always ridiculous but I think real English accents are beautiful. But they do the same thing for southern accents- on tv they're always so exaggerated.

Depends where you look, if you go to the concrete jungle then yea it is goinna be gray, but to be honest it is cloudy on more days than not but we do get the odd gem like today its absolutely beautiful :)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:49 AM
Wishful thinking...

Well I can be convinced with some of this beer talk. A beer or six always changes my mind.

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:50 AM
I'll take two and an order of salsa on the side :rolleyes:

Make it another round on me!

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:50 AM
depends where you look, if yoiu go to the concrete jungle then yea it is goinna be gray, but to be honest it is cloudy on more days than not but we do get the odd gem like today its absolutely beautiful :)

Helps the mushroom industry.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:51 AM
:confused: Aren't you in Rockford? You are north of me, Indiana is south east of me, aboot 40-50 miles.

Rockford is southwest of Chicago, about 1 and a half hours.

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 10:52 AM
Rockford is south of Chicago, about 1 and a half hours.

Aaah ha... my point..

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 10:52 AM
KC, I put out a fine feast of peanut butter cups for you to enjoy... you never said it mattered where they were laid... follow the trail... ;)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:54 AM
KC, I put out a fine feast of peanut butter cups for you to enjoy... you never said it mattered where they were laid... follow the trail...;)

Will there be jelly?

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 10:55 AM
Helps the mushroom industry.

Mushrooms :confused:

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:55 AM
Will there be jelly?

Peanut butter cups and jelly... LMAO. Love it.

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 10:57 AM
Peanut butter cups and jelly... LMAO. Love it.

Lol, just an after thought that's all
Who doenst love a good PB&J

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 10:59 AM
Have you ever had a peanut butter cup?

Just can't imagine the jelly meshs well with chocolate.

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 11:00 AM
Yes I have.

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 11:04 AM
Well, I am in Bedford, Indiana. It is in southern Indiana. About 90 miles south of Indianapolis and about 90 miles north of Louisville Kentucky or less.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 11:07 AM
Well, I am in Bedford, Indiana. It is in southern Indiana. about 90 miles south of Indianapolis and about 90 miles north of Louisville Kentucky or less.

Did you go to Thunder last weekend?

Are you a derby boy?

I used to travel to Louisville a lot when my ex-husband was in a coma.

Takes about 6 hours from here by car.

redhed35
Apr 29, 2009, 11:07 AM
Sunny south east.. kilkenny,ireland.its freezing cold though. Brilliant music festival on this weekend,rhythm and roots' its all blue grass and cajon..

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 11:20 AM
Did you go to Thunder last weekend?

Are you a derby boy?

I used to travel to Louisville alot when my ex-husband was in a coma.

Takes about 6 hours from here by car.

I have never been to the derby. I didn't get the chance to go to Thunder, I asked people on here if they went though. I was going to and know several people in louisville because of work and would have got a good spot but plans changed and I ended up doing nothing. Lol. What did you do in Louisville?

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 11:29 AM
I have never been to the derby. I didn't get the chance to go to Thunder, I asked people on here if they went though. I was going to and know several people in louisville because of work and would have got a good spot but plans changed and I ended up doing nothing. Lol. What did you do in Louisville?

Sat in Intensive Care most the time at Norton Audubon Hospital most of the time.

I know that the weekend of the race, the hotel was packed and I couldn't believe the hype of it all.

They kept talking about Thunder and it was so confusing as an outsider thinking that it was a big storm coming.

I did learn how to appropriately say 'Louisville' though.

bEaUtIfUlbRuNeTtE
Apr 29, 2009, 11:40 AM
I live in the state where:

Johnny Appleseed was born!

YAY!

Unknown008
Apr 29, 2009, 11:52 AM
I'm from Mauritius, a small island in the 'middle' of the Indian Ocean, of about 1870 km^2 of area with a mixed population amounting up to 1.2 million.

http://www.iho-ohi.org/wp-content/mauritius.jpg

That one is in the South West of the Island; Le Morne

http://www.3dgolf.com/pix/mauritius2.jpg

One of the beaches still at Le Morne

http://www.mauritius-island.de/Pictures/Flacq/IleAuxCerfs.jpg

And Ile aux Cerfs, an Islet on the East, with fine beach. That's the great thing about Mauritius! :)

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 11:54 AM
WOW, that's absolutely gorgeous Unky!

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 11:55 AM
Not to sound stupid but you get internet in the middle of the ocean? Well either way I am so jealous of where you live. How do I get there?

shazamataz
Apr 29, 2009, 11:58 AM
Must... not... be... jealous... of... Unky


*cries*

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 11:59 AM
Can I come out Unky? On a serious note, I really would love to vacation there, is that possible?

mudweiser
Apr 29, 2009, 11:59 AM
I want to visit you Unky!

Sarah

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:00 PM
Must.... not.... be... jealous.... of...Unky


*cries*

Oh but in a happy good way! ;)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:01 PM
Ok of all these posts by far Unky wins... so far!

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 12:01 PM
Sat in Intensive Care most the time at Norton Audubon Hospital most of the time.

I know that the weekend of the race, the hotel was packed and I couldn't believe the hype of it all.

They kept talking about Thunder and it was so confusing as an outsider thinking that it was a big storm coming.

I did learn how to appropriately say 'Louisville' though.

I wish I could hear you say it though, lol.

That's hilarious about the thunder thing though. It's not that big of a deal but to some people it is. Last time I went was when I was 9 and I remember my stepdad using my bookbag for school to fill full of beer and it stunk like it for awhile after. Lol

Unknown008
Apr 29, 2009, 12:03 PM
Ok, I'll give you the location, see 20 degrees south, and 50 degrees east.

Yup, have the internet :D

http://www.lycheesonline.com/images/MauritiusMap.gif

And the shape:

http://www.apple-holidays.com/images/Mauritius/Mauritius_Map_small.gif

Just a little too msall characters... If you can read, you'll see the red umbrellas' labels to be the name of the beaches (or hotels there)

shazamataz
Apr 29, 2009, 12:04 PM
I was going to move in with HC's mom but now I'm going to Unkys!

Unknown008
Apr 29, 2009, 12:04 PM
Ok, I'll give you the location, see 20 degrees south, and 50 degrees east.

Yup, have the internet :D

http://www.lycheesonline.com/images/MauritiusMap.gif

And the shape:

http://www.apple-holidays.com/images/Mauritius/Mauritius_Map_small.gif

Just a little too small characters... If you can read, you'll see the red umbrellas' labels to be the name of the beaches (or hotels there)

EDIT : Oops, double posted :o

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 12:04 PM
Unky, that was just plain mean...

To think this is the only thing I have to offer.

19169

::Shaking head with the tears steadly flowing::

shazamataz
Apr 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/695547190_6ad6946769_o.jpg

Hehehehehe

nitelight198073
Apr 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
Slower lower Delaware

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
Unky, when are you opening your doors for the AMHD reunion?

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:07 PM
OK so its set! The Molson is packed and we are on our way Unky! How should be dress. Swimwear and lotion? None of this tic stuff going on there right and chiggers?? I am headed out... see you in how many hours who knows!

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:07 PM
Unky, that was just plain mean...

To think this is the only thing I have to offer.

19169

::Shaking head with the tears steadly flowing::

Oh my god I just busted a gut right out lauging. That's great! :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 12:09 PM
I wish I could hear you say it though, lol.

That's hilarious about the thunder thing though. It's not that big of a deal but to some people it is. last time I went was when I was 9 and I remember my stepdad using my bookbag for school to fill full of beer and it stunk like it for awhile after. Lol

Was told it's supposed to be pronounced 'lowville'.

I really wanted to go to Thunder while I was down there. All the hype I couldn't help but be interested.

There were some great nurses there and since my ex-husband was so young, when he recovered they drown us with gifts, mostly from the Derby.

They actually refused to let me stay at my hotel because they didn't want to miss one single derby family and they didn't want to give me my hotel/hospital rate that was like $18/night.

shazamataz
Apr 29, 2009, 12:09 PM
Nighty night from me, take care all :)

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 12:09 PM
Unky, can you do me a favor and tell me how much the hotels are to stay in? I am sure I could afford that but not the flight trip, I looked into going to indonesia and the hotels were affordable but the plane tickets round trip were 2500 dollars. Big bummer. Is it a huge island with any airports or just air strips? Lol

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:10 PM
Nighty night from me, take care all :)

Night night really? Its 3:10 in the afternoon here in NY.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 12:10 PM
I will hitchhike as long as Unky doesn't send me back here.

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 12:11 PM
Nighty night from me, take care all :)

Night Shazzy

artlady
Apr 29, 2009, 12:12 PM
Night night really? Its 3:10 in the afternoon here in NY.

I was just going to say that :)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:13 PM
Unky, can you do me a favor and tell me how much the hotels are to stay in? I am sure I could afford that but not the flight trip, I looked into going to indonesia and the hotels were affordable but the plane tickets round trip were 2500 dollars. Big bummer. Is it a huge island with any airports or just air strips? lol

Ah just parachute in, it would be a hell of a ride down huh?

shazamataz
Apr 29, 2009, 12:14 PM
Night night really? Its 3:10 in the afternoon here in NY.

It's 5:10 in the morning here...
Coffee has worn off *yawns*
Ok I'm going now lol

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:14 PM
I was just going to say that :)

Well great minds do think alike

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:15 PM
It's 5:10 in the morning here...
coffee has worn off *yawns*
Ok I'm going now lol

Good night and don't let the bed tics bite, haha stupid humor

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 12:16 PM
Was told it's supposed to be pronounced 'lowville'.

I really wanted to go to Thunder while I was down there. All the hype I couldn't help but be interested.

There were some great nurses there and since my ex-husband was so young, when he recovered they drown us with gifts, mostly from the Derby.

They actually refused to let me stay at my hotel because they didn't want to miss one single derby family and they didn't want to give me my hotel/hospital rate that was like $18/night.

Well, I will try and make it look like it sounds: lewyville, or maybe even looiville. The middle sounds like the I in IT if that makes any sense. Lol

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 12:17 PM
ah just parachute in, it would be a hell of a ride down huh?

Yea, it would be pretty cool if I could go skydiving and request that location and then just land there and worry later about finding my way out.

DoulaLC
Apr 29, 2009, 12:21 PM
Yay for Tampa Bay! :) Gorgeous out there, isn't it?


I love the Tampa area... I'm actually just west of Tampa, about 20 minutes from the gulf. Hubby says it's like being on holiday all year long... :)

88sunflower
Apr 29, 2009, 12:23 PM
Yea, it would be pretty cool if I could go skydiving and request that location and then just land there and worry later about finding my way out.

For real, its beeuuootiful! Just wear a life jacket 'case you hit water. Chances are good. Oh and send us postcards.

DoulaLC
Apr 29, 2009, 12:26 PM
Wanna see what life is like in Merry olde England... is it really gray there?? :confused:

.

Some areas can be quite dreary much of the year, but it makes up for it with the lush landscape!. but you will find sunshine as well. You'll find palm trees in some areas in the south... not what you would normally think of when you think England!

adam_89
Apr 29, 2009, 12:28 PM
For real, its beeuuootiful! Just wear a life jacket 'case ya hit water. Chances are good. Oh and send us postcards.

Ok, I will be sure to send a postcard. Hopefull I will really get the chance. Myabe this summer or maybe on my honeymoon a little bit from now.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 12:47 PM
Some areas can be quite dreary much of the year, but it makes up for it with the lush landscape!.........but you will find sunshine as well. You'll find palm trees in some areas in the south...not what you would normally think of when you think England!

Apart from in that massive bubble greenhouse thingy I demand to know where you find palm trees. Hopefully near a beach? should I pack my swim shorts and a towel :D
But apart form the palm trees and the word 'lush' yep I totally agree that preety much sums up the uk :D

nikosmom
Apr 29, 2009, 12:49 PM
Some areas can be quite dreary much of the year, but it makes up for it with the lush landscape!.........but you will find sunshine as well. You'll find palm trees in some areas in the south...not what you would normally think of when you think England!

Wow palm trees! Definitely didn't know England had palm trees!

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 12:50 PM
apart from in that massive bubble greenhouse thingy i demand to know where you find palm trees. hopefully near a beach?, should i pack my swim shorts and a towel :D
but apart form the palm trees and the word 'lush' yep i totally agree that preety much sums up the uk :D


Bear, I will plant a palm tree in the backyard...

So get your swimmy and towel over here, pronto.

XOXOlove
Apr 29, 2009, 01:00 PM
[QUOTE=Unknown008;1700784]I'm from Mauritius, a small island in the 'middle' of the Indian Ocean, of about 1870 km^2 of area with a mixed population amounting up to 1.2 million.QUOTE]


:eek:i'm coming to live with you soon unky. I'll take the next boat there.
*starts packing bags*

lol. I live in New Jersey, usa in a little town called pemberton. It's in the middle of no where! I can't wait till I get to unky's house!!

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 01:01 PM
Bear, I will plant a palm tree in the backyard....

So get your swimmy and towel over here, pronto.

Lol palm tree or no palm tree id be over, thanks justy :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 01:11 PM
LOL. I love that smile...

I just imagine it on that picture you pointed out of you on the old thread. :D

Like I said, I can only offer cow.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 01:53 PM
Aww thanks justy if I ever post another pic ill be sure to have a great big cheeky grin on it, possibly even a green one :D

Cow :confused:

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 02:03 PM
aww thanks justy if i ever post another pic ill be sure to have a great big cheeky grin on it, possibly even a green one :D

cow :confused:

That pic a few pages back.

Don't they have cows in the UK?

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 02:15 PM
That pic a few pages back.

Don't they have cows in the UK?

Lol yes they have cows in the UK, just didn't know what you were referring to lol :D

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 02:19 PM
Goodness I am getting so confused... earlier I thought that someone had never heard of peanut butter cups... I just seem to be thinking that I live in the strange land.

I mean I have never milked a mikky before. Probably still am not doing it right.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 02:22 PM
Lol is that your cow justy

Justwantfair
Apr 29, 2009, 02:38 PM
lol is that your cow justy

Hmm, I don't really have a cow.

I can't have animals, it's that OCD thing in my house...

But you drive by A lot of cows in Illinois, cows and corn fields, that is what we have.

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 02:57 PM
:)

DoulaLC
Apr 29, 2009, 03:32 PM
apart from in that massive bubble greenhouse thingy i demand to know where you find palm trees. hopefully near a beach?, should i pack my swim shorts and a towel :D
but apart form the palm trees and the word 'lush' yep i totally agree that preety much sums up the uk :D

You'll have to check out the south... places like Eastbourne and Torquay... :)

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 03:51 PM
Ahhh to be honest they do look a little out of place in the piccy like they're on holiday or something :D

story-love
Apr 29, 2009, 03:53 PM
I'm from dublin ireland :P

DoulaLC
Apr 29, 2009, 03:57 PM
ahhh to be honest they do look a little out of place in the piccy like theyre on holiday or something :D

I agree... for some reason picturing the UK just doesn't conjure up images of palm trees!

DoulaLC
Apr 29, 2009, 03:58 PM
Ahhh, would love to go to Dublin... :)

albear
Apr 29, 2009, 04:16 PM
Lol I wonder if its because of the clouds and rain :D

tickle
Apr 29, 2009, 05:07 PM
Southern Ontario ;)

Sarah

Hi, mud. I am from southern ontario as well, actuall south east where all the good beaches are. Nice to meet you !

Tick

missmykids
Apr 29, 2009, 06:07 PM
88sunflower
I live in Washington state. I am 4 miles from the Canadian border and sadly have not visited in years. We are the main port of entery on the eastern side of Washington state and our town has absolutely no stop signs or lights running north-south through the mile and a half long city limits. The first McDonalds coming through from Canada is at the first stop light on the left which is actually 50 miles and 3 towns away!

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 07:47 PM
[QUOTE=Unknown008;1700784]I'm from Mauritius, a small island in the 'middle' of the Indian Ocean, of about 1870 km^2 of area with a mixed population amounting up to 1.2 million.QUOTE]


:eek:i'm coming to live with you soon unky. i'll take the next boat there.
*starts packing bags*

lol. i live in new jersey, usa in a little town called pemberton. it's in the middle of no where! i can't wait till i get to unky's house!!!

Do you know where Levittown and Bristol Pa are?

XOXOlove
Apr 29, 2009, 09:15 PM
[QUOTE=XOXOlove;1700965]

Do you know where Levittown and Bristol Pa are?

Yeah they sound familiar. I live close to philly. Have u heard of pemberton?

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 09:23 PM
[QUOTE=Stringer;1701715]

yeah they sound familiar. i live close to philly. have u heard of pemberton?

I think so, not sure hon.

We lived in Bristol very near NJ (Trenton) while I was employed with US steel. My son was born there.

I am now near Chicago but I was born and raised near Pittsburgh... GO STEELERS! But I love DA BEARS too... :rolleyes:

ISneezeFunny
Apr 29, 2009, 09:47 PM
I've lived all over.

Philippines, Hong Kong, Trenton, Philadelphia, Orlando, and now in the A-T-L.

Stringer
Apr 29, 2009, 09:51 PM
I've lived all over.

Philippines, Hong Kong, Trenton, Philadelphia, Orlando, and now in the A-T-L.

I wasn't too impressed with Trenton Sneeze, I here the edge of the earth is somewhere near there... at least you can see it from there.

ISneezeFunny
Apr 29, 2009, 09:56 PM
I wasn't too impressed with Trenton Sneeze, I here the edge of the earth is somewhere near there...at least you can see it from there.

Yeah, not one of my crowning achievements.

nikosmom
Apr 30, 2009, 06:24 AM
I wasn't too impressed with Trenton Sneeze, I here the edge of the earth is somewhere near there...at least you can see it from there.

I concur. Really Sneezy- why even throw Trenton in the mix? It pales next to Hong Kong.

adam_89
Apr 30, 2009, 06:29 AM
[QUOTE=XOXOlove;1701810]

I think so, not sure hon.

We lived in Bristol very near NJ (Trenton) while I was employed with US steel. My son was born there.

I am now near Chicago but I was born and raised near Pittsburgh...GO STEELERS! But I love DA BEARS too...:rolleyes:

I recall A horse F-ing a bear a couple years ago... Don't you?

88sunflower
Apr 30, 2009, 07:22 AM
88sunflower
I live in Washington state. I am 4 miles from the Canadian border and sadly have not visited in years. We are the main port of entery on the eastern side of Washington state and our town has absolutely no stop signs or lights running north-south through the mile and a half long city limits. The first McDonalds coming through from Canada is at the first stop light on the left which is actually 50 miles and 3 towns away!

Wow, sounds about the size of my town! Do you have to get new licences or passports for your border? I wasn't sure if it was for all the borders. We have to get all new licences or we can't enter Canada starting June.

HistorianChick
Apr 30, 2009, 07:44 AM
I love the Tampa area....I'm actually just west of Tampa, about 20 minutes from the gulf. Hubby says it's like being on holiday all year long....:)

Lol... me too... Small world, eh?

tickle
Apr 30, 2009, 09:13 AM
[QUOTE=Stringer;1701820]

I recall A horse F-ing a bear a couple years ago...Don't you?

Adam89, that was a really crass statement. What the heck does that mean, and what does it apply to ?

Tick

tickle
Apr 30, 2009, 09:18 AM
[QUOTE=Stringer;1701820]

I recall A horse F-ing a bear a couple years ago...Don't you?

Adam89, that was a really crass statement. What the heck does that mean, and what does it apply to ?

Tick

mudweiser
Apr 30, 2009, 09:23 AM
hi, mud. I am from southern ontario as well, actuall south east where all the good beaches are. Nice to meet you !

tick

Awesome! I'm southwestern... it's probably the cruddiest city that everyone thinks about right away--:(

Sarah

ISneezeFunny
Apr 30, 2009, 10:31 AM
[QUOTE=adam_89;1702260]

adam89, that was a really crass statement. What the heck does that mean, and what does it apply to ?

tick

I think he's talking about the Broncos beating the Bears... football... if I'm not mistaken.

Although, I'm not a big fan of either teams, so I didn't follow them at all...

Unknown008
Apr 30, 2009, 10:43 AM
OK so its set! The Molson is packed and we are on our way Unky! How should be dress. Swimwear and lotion? None of this tic stuff going on there right and chiggers??? I am headed out ...............see ya in how many hours who knows!

LOL, I'm gone and I'm proclaimed winner? Ok, if you wish, that's you thread... Swimming wear, yes, except if you want to swim like the others on here, then do bring. Lotion... yes, quite a lot of sunshine the past few days... Clothing? Light, feels hot during the day, 28 Celsius (about 80 Fahrenheit and over).

Thanks for the cow Justy! I just don't know what to do with it now... hey there milkman! Want to have my cow? Sell it for let's say... 5000 rupees? (~$150)

0rphan
Apr 30, 2009, 01:54 PM
Hi...

I live in the UK... England

DoulaLC
Apr 30, 2009, 02:52 PM
Lol... me too... Small world, eh?

Are you in Pinellas?

adam_89
May 1, 2009, 08:13 AM
[QUOTE=adam_89;1702260]

adam89, that was a really crass statement. What the heck does that mean, and what does it apply to ?

tick

Hello Tick, I don't know exactly what Crass means but let me break that down for you real quick. Sorry if it was offensive.

You were close there sneezy.
I live in Indiana and I am a huge colts fan.
A couple of years ago before the Colt's played the Bears in the superbowl
There was a joke going around saying, "have you ever seen a horse F a bear? Well, you will this Sunday in the superbowl"

I was saying if he recalls to that the Colts did in fact beat the Bears in that Superbowl.

It was just a joke.

Thanks!

HistorianChick
May 1, 2009, 08:15 AM
Are you in Pinellas?

HAHA! I sure am!! Wow...

tickle
May 1, 2009, 08:54 AM
[QUOTE=tickle;1702691]

Hello Tick, I don't know exactly what Crass means but let me break that down for ya real quick. Sorry if it was offensive.

You were close there sneezy.
I live in Indiana and I am a huge colts fan.
A couple of years ago before the Colt's played the Bears in the superbowl
there was a joke going around saying, "have you ever seen a horse F a bear? Well, you will this Sunday in the superbowl"

I was saying if he recalls to that the Colts did in fact beat the Bears in that Superbowl.

It was just a joke.

Thanks!

LOL, adam, thanks for explaining. I am from Ontario so football means nothing to me, hockey neither for that matter. I leave up to my son who is a died in the wool Leaf fan. Again, thanks :)

Tick

adam_89
May 1, 2009, 09:00 AM
[QUOTE=adam_89;1704894]

LOL, adam, thanks for explaining. I am from Ontario so football means nothing to me, hockey neither for that matter. I leave up to my son who is a died in the wool Leaf fan. again, thanks :)

tick

Anytime Tick. Lol, I understand you now though.

What did crass mean though? Lol

tickle
May 1, 2009, 09:17 AM
[QUOTE=tickle;1704988]

Anytime Tick. Lol, I understand ya now though.

What did crass mean though? Lol


It means crude or insensitive. Your english lesson for the day :)

adam_89
May 1, 2009, 10:33 AM
[QUOTE=adam_89;1704999]


it means crude or insensitive. Your english lesson for the day :)

Thanks! They always say you learn something new everyday and here I am more educated than yesterday.

Is it still crass? Lol

tickle
May 1, 2009, 11:16 AM
[QUOTE=tickle;1705036]

Thanks! They always say you learn something new everyday and here I am more educated than yesterday.

Is it still crass? lol

Heck no! :)

adam_89
May 1, 2009, 11:17 AM
Whoohoo! :)

Stringer
May 1, 2009, 06:24 PM
[QUOTE=adam_89;1702260]

adam89, that was a really crass statement. What the heck does that mean, and what does it apply to ?

tick

This post is showing my name... I didn't post that.

But Adam, what goes around, comes around... let's see who wins next time my friend...

EDIT::: On post #235 it says that I said that :::confused:::??

DoulaLC
May 2, 2009, 04:01 AM
HAHA! I sure am!!! Wow....


Very small world... watch, you probably live one block over... lol

I "talk" on another forum with people who live in the UK and was surprised to find out one of the them had gone to high school with one of my cousins in upstate NY and another whose parents are friends with one of my co-workers... :)