I can't find the pictures of our members forum, and I know that it's really old, so I thought I'd start a new one.

We have a lot of new members, and it's always nice to put a face to the names we see on the site. So I'll start things off. Let's go for a different take on this, a before and after thing.

So here it is, me, before, and now. Okay, apparently I can't post a picture when I start a thread, so I'll post the pictures on the first post. I hope I'm not the only one.

Here goes nothing.

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Me as a baby.

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Me a few years ago.

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Me a few months ago.

Now get to it, start posting, let's see those mugs. :)

Oh come on people, it's not scary. It's just a picture. :) I showed you mine, won't you show me yours? ;)

I'm the one with the rifle --


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OMG! WG, you look like Shirley Temple! If that rifle were a lollipop you'd be a shoe in!

With my uncle --


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With my uncle --


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Seriously WG, you're the good ship lollipop girl! You're a dead ringer!

Seriously WG, you're the good ship lollipop girl! You're a dead ringer!
Nah, just a little German-American girl.

I had pigtails in the second photo, but you can't see them. My mom made the dress I have on.

That shirt my uncle is wearing? -- I still have it. I kept it after he died in 2002. It was my favorite shirt of his.

Nah, just a little German-American girl.

Have you seen you? You looked like Shirley Temple! You really did! You're Shirley Temple aren't you? You're not telling us something! ;)

Me as a baby, I looked like... well... me as a baby. But I did have the ugly 70's carpet in the background, the rocking chair I tried to refinish when Syd was born, and the baby magazine while sitting on my potty. You really can't beat that. It's uber cute. :)

Okay, young me. I think I'm around 8, maybe 9 in this picture. It was Easter, and we went to the Muttart. My mom made the dress I'm wearing, and that's not my first bunny. At least not my first real bunny. :)

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Your smile hasn't changed in all these years. I'd know you anywhere, as long as you smiled.

Hmmm, good idea for a novel.

If no one else decides to post, this thread will end up with pictures of me and WG, the only two people brave enough to post pictures! Come on people, post!

So here's another one of me. This is me on my wedding day, so I'm 24 in the picture. The handsome man standing next to me is my dad. We were getting ready, and we were goofing off.

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Your smile hasn't changed in all these years. I'd know you anywhere, as long as you smiled.

Hmmm, good idea for a novel.

My smile and my laugh. They never change. One I'll keep, the other I'd love to change. Guess which one I'd keep. :)

Eleven year old me. Guess which one I am. I'll give you a hint. I'm a girl, I have very long hair, and I'm taller than everyone else in this picture. :)

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That picture was taken on the beach in Penticton. That's where we're takiig the kids this summer. :)

Why don't you have much clothing on in your photos? ;)

Why don't you have much clothing on in your photos? ;)

I'm German. Nudity isn't a big deal in my culture. :)

Trust me, I could post pictures where I'm wearing a lot less than the ones I already posted.

I have naked pictures! Boys, don't get all excited, I'm around 2 weeks old in the pictures I'd post. :)

Okay, WG may be right, I don't seem to wear a lot in any of my pictures. Interesting.

Here's me at around 5 years of age with my kitty Whiskers, in the condo we bought shortly after we moved to Canada.

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It was the 70's, that explains the carpet, the wallpaper, and all the horrible décor.

The kangaroo room was mine. :)

I'm German. Nudity isn't a big deal in my culture. :)

You must not be German-Lutheran. The Hannover crowd didn't feel that way.

Oh what a disappointment... and here I had my hopes all up.

Your dad was a tall man... because you might even have me by an inch if I remember your height.

Oh what a disappointment...and here I had my hopes all up.

Smoothy, I have older pics of me with less on, but I'm not posting them here, I want to stay on AMHD. :)

I'm trying to find a picture of me covered from head to toe so that WG doesn't think I was a tramp.

Smoothy, I have older pics of me with less on, but I'm not posting them here, I want to stay on AMHD. :)

I'm trying to find a picture of me covered from head to toe so that WG doesn't think I was a tramp.
I was kidding... I know posting something like that would go over like a lead balloon here.

I know how to get members over here. I'll retitle the thread -- "Revealing Photos of Alty." Or "Alty, Up Close and Personal."

You must not be German-Lutheran. The Hannover crowd didn't feel that way.

I'm German, and I was raised Lutheran. But remember, I didn't come to Canada until I was almost 4. My parents were in their 30's when they moved. In Germany nudity isn't a big deal. Nudity is a fact of life. The naked body is nothing unusual.

We went on vacation often, there are many beaches in Germany. There's not one vacation picture of me where I'm dressed. I'm on the beach, surrounded by people, and I'm completely naked. That was the norm.

It was very different when we came to Canada.

I know how to get members over here. I'll retitle the thread -- "Revealing Photos of Alty."

Don't you dare. I'm only posting pictures of me until others realize that it's not that big a deal, and start posting pictures of themselves.

I think we have a lot of chickens on this site. Ya, I said it. Chickens!

Did that work? Are they posting now?

I was kidding....I know posting something like that would go over like a lead balloon here.

I know you were kidding. It wouldn't only go over like lead here, I'm not sure my husband would be too happy about it either. ;)

It was very different when we came to Canada.
That's because it's cold in Canada.

People, if you don't start posting I'll post pictures of my pets!

Can you find me (6th, 7th, and 8th grade in one room)?

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How do you put the picture in the post? This is why I never post pictures of me.

That's because it's cold in Canada.

LOL! We do have Spring, and summer, and fall, and winter. Granted, winter is the longest season, but we do have the others, and it's very nice here in the summer, even in the spring, once spring actually decides to kick in.

I grew up not being scared about my body. I'm still that way, so are my kids.

I remember the first time we took Jared to Penticton (our family vacation spot, we went there every year, when we didn't go back to Germany to visit). My parents were with us, Jared was not yet a year old. We were on the beach, he had a little swimmer on (it's like a bathing suit diaper, it's disposable). He was playing in the sand, and the sand got into everything. We were about to go back to the campground, so I took off his little swimmer, realized that sand was in places that sand shouldn't be. So before I put on a diaper, I decided to rinse the sand off in the lake.

At least 3 people said "You should put some clothes on your son. This isn't a nude beach. No one needs to see your sons penis". He was 11 months old! I was washing off the sand! To this day I didn't understand how people could freak out about that. It never would have happened in Germany. In fact, in Germany, when Jared was almost 3, we went to an outdoor swimming pool, and he swam naked, along with the rest of the kids, for the entire day. It wasn't an issue. In fact, it was the norm.

I think too many people think that nudity is bad, when it really isn't. Every one of us are naked under our clothes. Why should that be a shameful thing? I never will understand why.

How do you put the picture in the post? This is why I never post pictures of me.

Ah my young one, I will teach you. Take my hand, and do what I say, you will be fine. :)

1. look at the box you're posting on. There is a row of options on top of it, a big bold B, a slanted I, an underline U, lines (left, center and right) and more. If those options aren't there, you'll have to go outside the box, on the bottom, and click the advanced button. If those options are there, click the paper clip.

2. When you click the paper clip a new box will appear. The "Manage Attachments" box. Click browse.

3. Go to wherever you keep your pictures, find the one you want to post, then double click on it. Now you'll be back at the "Manage Attachments" box.

4. Right beside the three spaces that allow you to browse, you'll see "upload". Hit it.

5. When your picture is uploaded there will be a link, in blue, under the "current attachments" section in your "manage attachments" box.

6. Close the box by hitting "x".

7. You're now back at the "answer question" box. Click on the paper clip again, and you'll see your uploaded link under it. Click on it.

8. Your picture is not posted to your post. You can post around it, under it, wherever you want. When you submit your answer, your picture will be posted. :)

Can you find me (6th, 7th, and 8th grade in one room)?

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Fifth in the front row. I'm only guessing her because your name is scrawled on her shirt. :)

Fifth in the front row. I'm only guessing her because your name is scrawled on her shirt. :)
Nope. That was another Carol. I wouldn't identify myself, now, would I. ;) . I was in 6th grade and short, so had to stand on a table. Back row, last one on the right.

The boy in the middle of the back row, Duane -- years after this photo was taken, my dad died of a massive heart attack before the start of a church meeting that was supposed to be held at Duane's house.

Okay, did this work?

Okay, did this work?

It worked, and OMG! Now that I see a picture of little Synn, I can honestly say that your little L is the spitting image of you! He's your mini me!

Alty, it's a STICKY here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/pictures-our-members-43867.html

Lets try these:

An old one, I think from 1977, and a recent one. The new one is as big as I can get before it blurs.

That's because it's cold in Canada.

And the shrinkage thing when its cold... ;)

I don't have many pictures of myself and most of the ones I do have, have guns in them... here are the most recent ones I could find.

4 years ago on vacation with my best buddy in the picture.

Fishing 4 years ago.

Taking my daughter on her first motorcycle ride in 2009.

Same recent shot, better resolution

We have a lot of handsome men on this site. Just saying. :)

We have a lot of handsome men on this site. Just sayin. :)
Yes, I noticed! And all -- or most -- of them have facial hair.

Yes, I noticed! And all -- or most -- of them have facial hair.

I'm sure a few of our female members have facial hair as well. ;) Oops.

I'm sure a few of our female members have facial hair as well. ;) Oops.
We can tickle each other.

Isn't facial hair a sign of roaring masculinity and high T?

We can tickle each other.

Isn't facial hair a sign of roaring masculinity and high T?

I think it's a sign that we're human. Everyone has hair all over their body, some are just more pronounced than others. I actually got lucky. I'm German/Hungarian, I should be very hairy. Thankfully it all seems to have concentrated on the top of my head. :)

I think it's a sign that we're human. Everyone has hair all over their body, some are just more pronounced than others. I actually got lucky. I'm German/Hungarian, I should be very hairy. Thankfully it all seems to have concentrated on the top of my head. :)
Wait till you age and the estrogen starts to disappear. :D

Wait till you age and the estrogen starts to disappear. :D

Shhhh! Not funny!

Okay, since we're chatting, and we're supposed to be posting pictures, I'll post another.
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Sydney around 4 years ago with her hair in rags

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Jared around 7 years ago camping. He just woke up.

Here's my younger son, Jeremy, during his young stud days --

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Here's my younger son, Jeremy, during his young stud days --

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How old is he in that picture? I'm guessing around 18?

I was trying to remember when it was taken. It must be a high school picture, but not his senior picture. Maybe sophomore or junior?

Here's my older one (at age 17?) playing badminton with his two little cousins.

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I was trying to remember when it was taken. It must be a high school picture, but not his senior picture. Maybe sophomore or junior?

Here's my older one (at age 17?) playing badminton with his two little cousins.

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They grow up too fast, don't they?

Here's Sydney all dressed up for her Christmas concert in 2011.

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And Jared blowing out his candles in 2006. Yes, I made the cake. :)

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They grow up too fast, don't they?
In that picture I posted, the little girl cousin grew up and had two babies by two different fathers and is on public aid and can't keep a job (her own fault). At least she doesn't abuse her kids. Yeah, they grow up too fast -- and not always very well.

Here's Sydney all dressed up for her Christmas concert in 2011.

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And Jared blowing out his candles in 2006. Yes, I made the cake. :)

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Beautiful kiddos, Alty!!

Beautiful kiddos, Alty!!!!!!!!

Thanks TJ. I think they're gorgeous, but I'm biased. :)

Now, what do I have to do to persuade you to post a picture?

Thanks TJ. I think they're gorgeous, but I'm biased. :)

Now, what do I have to do to persuade you to post a picture?

I would love to, but the hubby and one son have jobs where we can't. :(

I would love to, but the hubby and one son have jobs where we can't. :(

Even baby pictures? :(

Babies all look the same! :)

Even baby pictures? :(

Babies all look the same! :)

Maybe I can do that??

Maybe I can do that????

Can't see why not. No chance at all that they'd be recognized from baby pictures. :)

Me in Florida in March 2013 (have no idea how to make this smaller):

Nice...

It's not too big though.

Smaller and you wouldn't see the lines around my eyes.

LOL... you worry too much.

Me in Florida in March 2013 (have no idea how to make this smaller):

Judy, every time I see a picture of you I'm shocked at how much you look like my Aunt. It's uncanny. You two could be twins. You should know that she's my favorite Aunt in Canada. :)

Great picture. You look truly happy, and beautiful as always.

Smaller and you wouldn't see the lines around my eyes.

Lines?

How do we make it bigger? I want to see if these lines exist.

Thanks, Alty - as long as I'm your favorite aunt... as you can see, I finally put some weight on.

Funny... I had you pictured as a Brunette in my mind.

Thanks, Alty - as long as I'm your favorite aunt ... as you can see, I finally put some weight on.

Pshaw. If you want to know what putting weight on means, you should see me. :(

Judy, if I had to choose between you and my Aunt, you'd win hands down. I love her, don't get me wrong, and she's my favorite Aunt in Canada, but she can be a bit of a... well, she's German to the core. She's my favorite because she's the only one (her and my Uncle who's my dad's brother) that even includes me since my parents died. For the rest of my dads family (all of my moms family is in Germany) I apparently died when my parents did.

My Aunt invites us to Christmas dinner, Easter, Thanksgiving, always remembers my birthday and the kids. But, she's a very cold person. Hugs, showing emotion, aren't her thing. I often feel like she's only doing it because she promised my mom and dad, and not because she actually cares about me or my kids. My parents were the solar opposite of her, they were huggy, kissy, and wore their emotions on their sleeve.

You look like her, but that's where the similarity ends. You are far kinder person than she is.

Yes, you can blush now. :)

Funny...I had you pictured as a Brunette in my mind.

LOL... the way she answers some of these questions, I expected her to have blood red eyes, scales, and fangs!

:p

I missed this posting photos, Here I am last week, one I am at one of the ancient city walls that used to protect the city. Another one is on my scooter. And yesterday at the park. Then there are two photos of my son Nate, who is with me here in China

And not to leave her out, here is Toni, first one should be from three days ago, showing off a new dress. ( skirt)
Then it is her on her E-Bike, and one with her friends after work.

Why did I think FrChuck has a ponytail?

"LOL...the way she answers some of these questions, I expected her to have blood red eyes, scales, and fangs!"

I laughed so had I cried and spit coffee all over. Sometimes I hate living alone - no one to share with this. Classic, classic, classic!

Look at the bad-as$ Fr_Chuck on a bike!

I actually really enjoy the pics from China.

Odinn, here I am before makeup. Is this more along the lines of what you were thinking?

And Alty - I know you're being nice because you want more clothespin reindeer!

Yes, yes... that is more like I figured. I was wrong apparently.

@ Chuck, your son definitely takes after his mom. What did the milkman look like? Kidding! Great pictures, keep them coming.

@ Judy, I'm always up for more clothespin reindeer, after all my puppy ate a few of them. They died a slow, painful death. Lesson learned, keep them in a high spot away from puppy teeth. But, I do need to have them replaced, by the original maker. Just saying.

Odinn, she's not a dragon, she's a cougar!

Odinn, she's not a dragon, she's a cougar!

Well I know that now... I just didn't know it before.

Well I know that now...I just didn't know it before.
Somehow I just don't see someone that pretty going after bad guys. Or maybe that's one of her advantages?

Odinn, she's not a dragon, she's a cougar!

Im not saying that Judy isn't a looker for sure. But um... do you know what cougar means??

What does cougar mean? cougar Definition. Meaning of cougar. OnlineSlangDictionary.com (http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/cougar)



Just saying ;)

Im not saying that Judy isnt a looker for sure. But um ..... do you know what cougar means ????

What does cougar mean? cougar Definition. Meaning of cougar. OnlineSlangDictionary.com (http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/cougar)



just sayin ;)

Of course I do Dad, that's why I posted it. She's a hot woman that's not in her 20's. She could have any guy she wanted, no matter their age. That's my version of a cougar. :)

Of course I do Dad, that's why I posted it. She's a hot woman that's not in her 20's. She could have any guy she wanted, no matter their age. That's my version of a cougar. :)

I know she could at that. And she has handcuffs too. Just saying ;)

I know she could at that. And she has handcuffs too. just sayin ;)

And a gun! :)

And a gun! :)

And fangs!.


Oh wait, we already decided she doesn't.

Carry on.

And fangs!....


Oh wait, we already decided she doesn't.

Carry on.

Cougars have fangs, and claws. :)

But don't worry, she never uses them on those she loves, so I'm sure I'm safe. You and Cdad, well, I'd be careful if I were you. ;)

I cap the fangs when I'm working.

I don't think of myself as a cougar. I think of myself as more of a - well, let's see. When I say, "Want to see my gun?" I really mean, "Want to see my gun?"

No, I guess I'm a cougar.

Never mind.

Note to Alty: All right, all right - I'll send more reindeer this Christmas.

I am working on anatomically correct reindeer, by the way.

Here's some from over the summer. (Don't let Tatla see! ;) )



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Since we are showing kids, I already showed Nate, Here are three more, only one missing, This is Chuck Jr, Charlie, and Jon, Only Christopher is missing from the photographs. The other two are some of the grandkids, I will try and find some more gradkid photos

Ok, one more grandson and some of the granddaughters, still missing a couple, but this is getting most of them

Here's some from over the summer. (Don't let Tatla see!! ;) )



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Who would have thought Rapunsel is posting on the boards :)

Here's some from over the summer. (Don't let Tatla see!! ;) )



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Wow, your hair is almost as long as Cat 1864's. I like hers better, tho'.

cdad - you should see me with a cast iron skillet! ;) and at catsmine - noted and appreciated... (background on the pict - my son had mentioned how embarrassing my long hair was - I was baffled and had taken offense, I decided to take a picture so I could see what the issue was... still baffled)

cdad - you should see me with a cast iron skillet! ;) and at catsmine - noted and appreciated....(background on the pict - my son had mentioned how embarrassing my long hair was - I was baffled and had taken offense, I decided to take a picture so I could see what the issue was...still baffled)

Yours is gorgeous. Is he nuts or just at that age?

cdad - you should see me with a cast iron skillet! ;) and at catsmine - noted and appreciated....(background on the pict - my son had mentioned how embarrassing my long hair was - I was baffled and had taken offense, I decided to take a picture so I could see what the issue was...still baffled)

I think the problem is that your son needs glasses. And if that skillet has something to eat in it let me know ;)

Long hair is a choice and many don't wish to have it because it becomes a hassle to care for. Its obviouse by the picture your not one of those people.

Ok here is my contribution... last summer at Delicate Arch in Arches National Park ,Utah

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/546692_4103129189756_2083184760_n.jpg

Here's some from over the summer. (Don't let Tatla see!! ;) )



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Holy crap! You're gorgeous!

Ok here is my contribution ... last summer at Delicate Arch in Arches National Park ,Utah

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/546692_4103129189756_2083184760_n.jpg

Great picture. That area reminds me a lot of Drumheller in Alberta.

I was not aware of Drumheller ,but just looked it up .Indeed ,the erosion of the sandstone makes for some wild natural sculptures .
The trail to Delicate Arch is only a little over 3 miles. But it was such a hot day that I easily consumed 2 liters of water round trip

I was not aware of Drumheller ,but just looked it up .Indeed ,the erosion of the sandstone makes for some wild natural sculptures .
The trail to Delicate Arch is only a little over 3 miles. But it was such a hot day that I easily consumed 2 liters of water round trip

If you ever get a chance to visit Drumheller it's a must see. The entire town is about dinosaurs, and the hoodoos. There are many great trails, a wonderful museum (Tyrell Museum) great camp sites (we go often) and so much to enjoy. It's one of our favorite places to go.

They have stuff in Canada that's NOT sitting on permafrost?



I'm kidding... I know there is a lot that's not.

They have stuff in Canada that's NOT sitting on permafrost?

This year, that's seriously MN.

This year, that's seriously MN.


I can't deal with your winters... Summers.. or at least the time I was passing through there was decent... but I can't deal with those way below zero temperatures. Call me a wuss... but that's just one of the reasons I moved further south after college... besides better job opportunities.

I've got friends who can get me into the oil fields in ND if I want... in a cushy inside job right now for more than I make now. But I fear becoming a meatsicle long before it gets to -75 F.

Had the PA State Youth Bowling Tournament this weekend. My daughter has been bowling since she was 5. She's not great but does fairly well.

Continued...

I used to do that when I was in Jr High... in SW Pa... never really got good... 180 was the best I could average without a handicap. Most of the other kids did better than me.

Holy crap! You're gorgeous!

Right back at you Alty! (perfect - just like we practiced ;) )

Right back at ya Alty! (perfect - just like we practiced ;) )

LMAO! You were supposed to say that I'm brilliant too. Sigh. ;)

Had the PA State Youth Bowling Tournament this weekend. My daughter has been bowling since she was 5. She's not great but does fairly well.

Nice odin. Hope she does well with it. She needs a heavier ball. They are suppose to glide down the lane not be chucked ;)

Nice odin. Hope she does well with it. She needs a heavier ball. They are suppose to glide down the lane not be chucked ;)

It's a 14... it goes down the lane like that because she refuses to bend to get the ball closer to the lane before letting go of it. It's something that I've been working on for quite some time but she just prefers to lean.

It's a 14...it goes down the lane like that because she refuses to bend to get the ball closer to the lane before letting go of it. It's something that I've been working on for quite some time but she just prefers to lean.
If you lean over but don't bend your knees, and don't swing and slide the ball out of your hands toward the pins, the ball goes "thud!" very loudly and everyone looks at you. Been there, done that.

It's a 14...it goes down the lane like that because she refuses to bend to get the ball closer to the lane before letting go of it. It's something that I've been working on for quite some time but she just prefers to lean.

Breaking a habit in any sport is tough. Has she worked with anyone else?

Yes, she worked with a bowling instructor. He said for now, let her go with this if it's comfortable for her and works. He said as she gets older, she will be more willing to work on it if she is serious about it.

Yes, she worked with a bowling instructor. He said for now, let her go with this if it's comfortable for her and works. He said as she gets older, she will be more willing to work on it if she is serious about it.

That I would have never expected. I know at one of the alley's I used to hang at they taught method and style was up to you as everyone is different.

So long as she is having fun it works. And from what I have seen at least in my area the bowling alley has been going the way of the drive in movie. But to me its still fun to get out there and knock a few over once in awhile.

Ok here goes. I don't have any baby pics to share yet, but here is a few recent of me :)

I love that first one Bella. It's creepy artistic fun and gorgeous all at the same time.

Of course it goes without saying that the normal shots of you are pretty darn great too, but the first one is my favorite because of the artistic thing. :)

:) Thanks Alty! I really like it too. My friend thinks I should have it framed, but I was never one to have framed pictures of myself around the house lol. Maybe I'll just frame it for him ;)

:) Thanks Alty! I really like it too. my friend thinks I should have it framed, but I was never one to have framed pictures of myself around the house lol. maybe i'll just frame it for him ;)

It's a cool picture. I would totally display that in my house. Well, not yours, because that would be a bit creepy, and I don't swing that way, but if I had one of me, I'd put it on the wall. :)

Dang, there goes your Christmas pressie... Back to the drawing board.

Dang, there goes your Christmas pressie... Back to the drawing board.

LOL! I'd rather have the real Bella visiting me for Christmas. A picture just isn't enough. I want the real thing. :)

Dang, there goes your Christmas pressie... Back to the drawing board.

You could give it to me as a pressie, but I'd insist on full length artwork.

You could give it to me as a pressie, but I'd insist on full length artwork.

In the nude.

Did I say that out loud?

In the nude.

Did I say that out loud?

We really need a Wrong Thread again.

I could get into a pressie, or rather on top ;)

I could get into a pressie, or rather on top ;)

Again, we need a Wrong Thread.

My Haplopelma as requested by Alty...

Sorry to those of you that are squeamish...

Actually, no, I'm not sorry. Get over it.

My Haplopelma as requested by Alty....

Sorry to those of you that are squeamish....

Actually, no, I'm not sorry. Get over it.

That's a gorgeous spider.

Is it the camera, or is she/he blue?

That's a gorgeous spider.

Is it the camera, or is she/he blue?

That was her actual color. Haplopelma lividum is also known as a Cobalt Blue. They are Asian (Thailand and Vietnam) and I always wondered why blue? Blue doesn't seem to match the natural color of leaves where they live. Most of the males are brown and smaller but all females are blue... some brighter than this one.

That was her actual color. Haplopelma lividum is also known as a Cobalt Blue. They are Asian (Thailand and Vietnam) and I always wondered why blue? Blue doesn't seem to match the natural color of leaves where they live. Most of the males are brown and smaller but all females are blue...some brighter than this one.

Odd. In the animal world it's usually the males that are colorful. The females are usually stuck with the dull brown nothing fun outfits.

Blue is an odd color. She's very very pretty though. I have a feeling you and I are the only ones that will think so. ;)

My female Brachypelma 2 years ago...

My female Brachypelma 2 years ago....

She's so fuzzy!

How was she on the friendly scale?

My son has been wanting a tarantula for a long time. When a few of the other pets pass on, I'd love to get him one, but I'd want one we can hold, not just watch. I already have two fish for watching.

She is still alive, more colorful, but not quite as fuzzy now. She has a life span of 25-30 years so unless something goes wrong, I've got about 20 more years of her.

Brachypelma are nicely tempered. This one is a Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee) and they seem to be very docile. You would also want to check out the most common and easy to get tarantula which seems to be above and beyond docile... a good "learner" species... Grammostola rosea, or Chilean Rose Hair... often just referred to as a Rose Hair.

I have one of them too but can't seem to find anything newer than when I got her.

She is still alive, more colorful, but not quite as fuzzy now. She has a life span of 25-30 years so unless something goes wrong, I've got about 20 more years of her.

Brachypelma are nicely tempered. This one is a Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee) and they seem to be very docile. You would also want to check out the most common and easy to get tarantula which seems to be above and beyond docile...a good "learner" species....Grammostola rosea, or Chilean Rose Hair....often just referred to as a Rose Hair.

I have one of them too but can't seem to find anything newer than when I got her.

She looks a bit bluish too, with purple on top. Very pretty.

There are only a few pet stores in our area that even carry tarantulas. They're not colorful at all, very bland looking actually. But I've been told they're very docile, easy to handle.

My friend the entomologist did tell me that when I was ready for a tarantula, he'd get me one. Not sure if that's possible though, he's in California, I'm sure there would be a lot of red tape bringing a spider from there, to Canada. But he does go on spider hunts (for the museum) every year, and has no problem bringing those spiders back with him, so it may not be as difficult as I think it will be.

She's not really blue... those hairs are more grey but she had just molted a few days before that so they stand out and reflect differently. Their common color is brown with the rose color on the carapace.

She's not really blue...those hairs are more grey but she had just molted a few days before that so they stand out and reflect differently. Their common color is brown with the rose color on the carapace.

Well she's still pretty.

So, how many spiders do you have? I'm known as the crazy bunny lady because I have 4 rabbits. I'm thinking you're the crazy spider man. Giggle, you're spiderman. :)

LOL... like I haven't heard that before.

Right now I only have 3.

The Red Knee, the Rose Hair, and a Desert Blonde that I "borrowed" when I went to Arizona in 2006.

LOL...like I haven't heard that before.

Right now I only have 3.

The Red Knee, the Rose Hair, and a Desert Blonde that I "borrowed" when I went to Arizona in 2006.

Well next time you're in Arizona, borrow me a nice spider. It will give you an excuse to visit. Don't be surprised if you arrive back home with a few fish and a rabbit in your suitcase.

Where's the vacuum!

Where's the vacuum!

I agree! I couldn't handle owning a spider. That would freak me out!!

Nope, I don't like any creepy crawly type thing. I remember a LONG time ago my dad had this scorpion, and now that I am older thinking it was probably quite illegal, at least in today's standards. I refused to go into the basement until that thing died, and if I remember it was well after I was 12!

Scorpions are legal in most areas. In fact, the majority of scorpions aren't really deadly... they just do that on TV and movies for excitement.

As a side note... the vacuum would not pick up the tarantulas in my pictures... they are too big. Just sayin'...

Living creatures I've sucked up in my vacuum tend to survive and crawl out again.

I have a shop vac just for creatures such as yours :p :p

WG, That's why I dump the contents into a pile, dose it with gas and light it on fire! (lol jk I just flush them down the toilet

My softhearted son has a Mason jar that he uses to scoop up spiders, bugs, carpenter ants, etc, that are crawling around inside our house and carefully rehomes them outdoors. I kill them when he is not looking.

I'm fine with spiders in the house, as long as they confine themselves to areas I'm not using. Like... they can be in the attic. And in those way up corners of the living room I only bother to dust a couple times a year. They can be in the windows. They can live in the basement as long as they're not by the bar or the washing machine.

I don't go out of my way to kill them, but if they get too close, I consider that they committed suicide by Heather.

Spiders are WONderful! I can charge full price to go through a house with a web broom knocking down cobwebs, put out some monitor glueboards (which I do anyway), make people happy and show a nice profit. It almost offsets the price of gasoline.

Spiders are WONderful! I can charge full price to go through a house with a web broom knocking down cobwebs, put out some monitor glueboards (which I do anyway), make people happy and show a nice profit. It almost offsets the price of gasoline.

Glueboards? :( :(

My kids will bring me spiders that are injured. Neither one of them has a fear of spiders, or any insects for that matter. It's actually very telling to watch my kids playing with the other kids in the neighborhood. At first the other kids were all terrified of bugs, especially spiders. Then they saw Syd and Jared picking them up, not showing any fear, and now the whole neighborhood of kids doesn't have any problem with bugs at all.

It really is a learned fear, especially if you live in an area were there are no truly poisonous spiders.

Be glad you don't have Brown Recluse or Black Widow spiders... the Brown Recluse has a rather unpleasant venom... as it kills tissue if its not treated soon.

Be glad you don't have Brown Recluse or Black Widow spiders....the Brown Recluse has a rather unpleasant venom....as it kills tissue if its not treated soon.

Very true Smoothy. All our critters our harmless, one of the nice things about living in Canada. :)

Very true Smoothy. All our critters our harmless, one of the nice things about living in Canada. :)
I'd rather have a summer...

I can deal with the few poisonous spiders and the three poisonous snakes we have where I live. I really... REALLY hate being cold.

Though I admit... Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in summer were rather pleasant places from a tourists perspective. And I do remember a rather high percentage a very hot females. Though there might have been a local law that banished the ugly ones to the Arctic circle or something.

I have summer. It starts getting warm around March (though it can still snow, but it only lasts a few days). Our summers are actually very warm. In fact, I'm really not happy that our air conditioner broke down. I was boiling today, and it was one of the coldest days we've had this summer.

It doesn't start cooling down until September, and even then it's still warm enough to go out without a coat. We usually get snow in November, sometimes sooner, sometimes later, but November is the average. The snow and cold last until around February, March. January is our coldest month typically.

You'll have to come visit sometime Smoothy, in the summer. You'd die in the winter. ;)

I have summer. It starts getting warm around March (though it can still snow, but it only lasts a few days). Our summers are actually very warm. In fact, I'm really not happy that our air conditioner broke down. I was boiling today, and it was one of the coldest days we've had this summer.

It doesn't start cooling down until September, and even then it's still warm enough to go out without a coat. We usually get snow in November, sometimes sooner, sometimes later, but November is the average. The snow and cold last until around February, March. January is our coldest month typically.

You'll have to come visit sometime Smoothy, in the summer. You'd die in the winter. ;)
I have a friend that can get me into the Oil fields of North Dakota... I however can't deal with -20F much less the -75F they get. Even for the pay I'd get as an IT guy. And my wife can't deal with 1/2 of what I can.

I'm changing the subject.

I'm done with spiders and icky things.

You keep wanting a bathing suit picture... here it is!

I'm changing the subject.

I'm done with spiders and icky things.

Ya'll keep wanting a bathing suit picture....here it is!

How you doing? (picture this with an Italian accent, and a very deep voice). :)

You're one hot momma. Well, not so hot since you're cooling off in the pool lucky girl!

Well, it's been a while since anyone posted on here... Today I went to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in NYC so I thought I would throw a few pictures up here. I have most of them on my Facebook page but many of you aren't on my FB... so here we go:

A few more...

Ha ha! I had to do a double-take at first to figure out which was one was the living human and which was wax. The human seemed to be the one wearing the same clothes in each photo.

They let you get that close?

Why did you go to NYC on a Monday? No school?

I love them! We do have to talk though.

The staring at the boobs, and the Lady Gaga thing, mister, you're in big trouble! ;)

They let you get that close?

Why did you go to NYC on a Monday? no school?

You can touch them except for their faces.

The One Direction display is leaving on Friday so we had to get there to see it before it was gone.

I love them! We do have to talk though.

The staring at the boobs, and the Lady Gaga thing, mister, you're in big trouble! ;)

Oh, you know you're still my number 1... lol

:p

Oh, you know you're still my number 1....lol

:p

Just fyi, you can touch my face, I'm not nearly as picky as wax figures. :)

Just fyi, you can touch my face, I'm not nearly as picky as wax figures. :)

That's definitely good to know.

That's definitely good to know.

I also have nicer boobs than Marilyn's. I'm pretty sure they're nicer than Gaga's too, but she's younger, and perkier. ;)

Gaga didn't have much to grab, but they were firm. Very firm... almost plastic like.

As for your boobs, I don't know as I've never seen them. You'll need to show me some time I guess.

As for your boobs, I don't know as I've never seen them. You'll need to show me some time I guess.
Be careful -- be VERY careful -- what you ask for.

Gaga didn't have much to grab, but they were firm. Very firm...almost plastic like.
Bet you weren't the first. Am surprised they haven't sagged from the heat of many hands.

Gaga didn't have much to grab, but they were firm. Very firm...almost plastic like.

As for your boobs, I don't know as I've never seen them. You'll need to show me some time I guess.

WT! Otherwise I would. :)

Be careful -- be VERY careful -- what you ask for.

You know me too well WG.

But I'll refrain, in public.

Odie, I'll PM them to you. ;)

Odie, I'll PM them to you. ;)

That would be great, thanks!


Bet you weren't the first. Am surprised they haven't sagged from the heat of many hands.

I suspect the faces are wax but the bodies are plastic.

I suspect the faces are wax but the bodies are plastic.

That makes sense. That's likely why they don't allow you to touch the faces, but the bodies are okay.


That would be great, thanks!

Bikini top or nackt?

Bikini top or nackt?

Gee... you have both? I'm good with both.

gee...you have both? I'm good with both.

Actually, I think the second option was deleted. Truth told, the first might be gone too. :(

Stupid camera busted. I'm actually shocked it lasted this long. We bought it right before Syd was born, digital, refurbished, 5 megapixels. It was the cat's meow back then. But it sucked batteries like vampires suck blood. We went to a wedding once, I brought my camera since I was doing a scrapbook for the couple and wanted tons of pictures. I used 4 pairs of batteries in 6 hours. Good batteries, not the crap you buy at the dollar store!

It finally died. Now I put batteries in and it immediately shuts off with the signal that the batteries are dead. They're brand new batteries!

I think I need a new camera. :(

Now you all know why most of my pictures are from a year or more ago.

Actually, I think the second option was deleted. Truth told, the first might be gone too. :(

Stupid camera busted. I'm actually shocked it lasted this long. We bought it right before Syd was born, digital, refurbished, 5 megapixels. It was the cat's meow back then. But it sucked batteries like vampires suck blood. We went to a wedding once, I brought my camera since I was doing a scrapbook for the couple and wanted tons of pictures. I used 4 pairs of batteries in 6 hours. Good batteries, not the crap you buy at the dollar store!

It finally died. Now I put batteries in and it immediately shuts off with the signal that the batteries are dead. They're brand new batteries!

I think I need a new camera. :(

Now you all know why most of my pictures are from a year or more ago.

Sounds like a Kodak camera I had.

I thought your pictures were older because that's all you could find on the web to use as pictures of yourself.

Sounds like a Kodak camera I had.

I thought your pictures were older because that's all you could find on the web to use as pictures of yourself.

OMG! It is a Kodak! How did you know?

LOL! Cute. If I were going to pretend to be someone else, I would have gone for someone a lot hotter, and around 20 years younger. Just saying. ;)

OMG! It is a Kodak! How did you know?

LOL! Cute. If I were going to pretend to be someone else, I would have gone for someone a lot hotter, and around 20 years younger. Just sayin. ;)

My Kodak did the same thing. I bought one brand new that did that... I returned it and all was good until it got to be about 2 years old.

My Kodak did the same thing. I bought one brand new that did that...I returned it and all was good until it got to be about 2 years old.

Mine is 11 years old, and I bought it refurbished, which means it was returned because it wasn't working well, and they supposedly fixed it. NOT!

But I really can't complain. It lasted a long time But it's definitely time for a new one.

I got mine in 2004 when I started ghost hunting. It lasted a few years like I said. I really wasn't impressed.

I got some pictures take recently...

I got some pictures take recently....

Got to love pictures with top boob. :)

I love the red on you. Red suits you.

Where did you get them done? Very nice shots.

That photographer that takes all my pictures of Boo? She bullied me into a Boudoir session. I now have 478 pictures of myself that make me blush.

That photographer that takes all my pictures of Boo? She bullied me into a Boudoir session. I now have 478 pictures of myself that make me blush.

The sign of a good Boudoir photo is when it makes the subject of the photograph blush. :)

What's amazing is that absolutely none of them show anything I'd be ashamed to show my mother. Apparently, you can't get REALLY naughty pictures put into a book from any of the companies that do it.

So not a single photo is actually indecent exposure.

And they STILL make me blush.

Hey Syn... humina humina... didn't see those pics on FB! Haha you look smokin'!

Hey Syn... humina humina... didn't see those pics on FB!! haha you look smokin'!

You missed the profile shot of her holding up Boo...

No cleavage but a great profile. And an overall nice candid mother child shot as well.

I think I saw that one. Every now and again I get bored and creep on everyone haha.

I think I saw that one. Every now and again I get bored and creep on everyone haha.

I knew it! ;)

Haha Alty, remember our super good sleuthing skills when we were trying to find the pictures of that one member who had us all on a trip about her dead husband? We spent hours trying to find her!

Haha Alty, remember our super good sleuthing skills when we were trying to find the pictures of that one member who had us all on a trip about her dead husband? We spent hours trying to find her!

I remember it well. We couldn't find her anywhere, and we spent hours looking.

Then I asked a former member with a strange sneeze to look into it, and he found all sorts of info on her.

Scary boy that sneezer. He has resources that really scare the crap out of me. ;)

Yea tell me about it! Not only did we spend hours on it, we spent DAYS on it! Lol Yea, not something I should announce to the world eh?

Scary boy that sneezer. He has resources that really scare the crap out of me. ;)
Yay, Sneezy. I still hope he publishes his relationship thread/story someday. I saved it on my computer.

Can you divulge the name of that member?

Yay, Sneezy. I still hope he publishes his relationship thread/story someday. I saved it on my computer.

Can you divulge the name of that member?

I can give you initials. I'm sure that as soon as you see the initials, you'll remember her.

P.P.

Yea tell me about it! Not only did we spend hours on it, we spent DAYS on it! lol Yea, not something I should announce to the world eh?

LOL! It was fun, even though we didn't find a darn thing. :( The funny sneezer found stuff within minutes. Little show off! ;)

Yay, Sneezy. I still hope he publishes his relationship thread/story someday. I saved it on my computer.

Can you divulge the name of that member?

I wouldn't count on him publishing anything anytime soon. The kid is working 20 plus hours a day, 7 days a week. He emails me once in a while, but we used to talk for hours every day. I miss him. But he's no longer a student, he's in the trenches now, and it's not easy.

I can give you initials. I'm sure that as soon as you see the initials, you'll remember her.

P.P.
That must have been years ago. I remember the story but the initials mean nothing to me. I'm old and getting senile. PM me? All I can think of is P.L.

I wouldn't count on him publishing anything anytime soon.
He promised me he would once he's out school and saving lives. Or maybe I will publish it for him and give him the millions it brings in. I've read testimonies on this site that his thread really helped someone else.

That must have been years ago. I remember the story but the initials mean nothing to me. I'm old and getting senile. PM me? All I can think of is P.L.

Proud parent. I think that was her name.

It was a few years ago. She loved to type in a different font. She posted pictures of herself and her husband that were clearly pictures she had found online. She was banned when she faked her husbands death for sympathy.

She claimed to be in her her early 30's.

Our super sleuther found out that she was in her late 60's, had been married 4 times, and all her husbands, past and present, were alive and well.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, yes. Now I remember!

How did Sneezy sleuth? Did he tell his secret? (this librarian wants to know)

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, yes. Now I remember!

How did Sneezy sleuth? Did he tell his secret? (this librarian wants to know)

I begged for him to tell me how he found this info out. He wouldn't. Trade secrets apparently.

But Bella and I spent days online looking, and found nothing. I'm still baffled how Sir Sneezy did it.

I'd like to know too. He wouldn't tell.

I'm pretty sure Ben has the same skills. He's shocked me a time or two in the past. There's something these boys aren't telling us!

Maybe a batch of tainted brownies would do the trick. A bit of truth serum baked in? ;)

Maybe a batch of tainted brownies would do the trick. A bit of truth serum baked in? ;)
Sneezy would like my caramel brownies with gooey melted chocolate chips, pecan halves, and drizzled caramel between a top and bottom layer of brownie. They mail well.

Sneezy would like my caramel brownies with gooey melted chocolate chips, pecan halves, and drizzled caramel between a top and bottom layer of brownie. They mail well.

Don't forget to add the truth serum, and send some of those to Ben as well. :)

Oh, and send me some of those as well, minus the truth serum, since I have nothing to hide.

Oh, and send me some of those as well, minus the truth serum, since I have nothing to hide.
We know ;) -- except, of course, your SS number.

We know ;) -- except, of course, your SS number.

LMAO! Hmmmm, you may be a super sleuther as well. Or a stalker! ;)

It's not stalking, it's love. That's what I always say haha ;)

it's not stalking, it's love. That's what I always say haha ;)

I'm feeling the love. :)

To keep within the theme of this thread, and because of Odie's wax museum posts, I'd like to share a few pictures of Jared.

These are a few years old. It wasn't a planned trip. Syd was at a sleepover and a friend came by with an extra ticket to the lego exhibit at our museum. So Jared went, and these are the pictures of their trip. :)

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LMAO! Hmmmm, you may be a super sleuther as well. Or a stalker! ;)
I was commissioned when I become a mod to watch you carefully and read ALL your posts. ;)

I was commissioned when I become a mod to watch you carefully and read ALL your posts. ;)

I knew it! I just knew it!

I knew it! I just knew it!
I think it's your avatar that drew attention to you. Plus your long, long, long posts. They think you are one of those rebel Canadians.

I think it's your avatar that drew attention to you. Plus your long, long, long posts. They think you are one of those rebel Canadians.

But... but... I'm not Canadian! :(

My posts are long. I will admit to that. It's only because I have so much to say, and so little time to say it.

I do agree that the avatar is hot. She's gorgeous. She really is. Ah, to be young again.

But....but...I'm not Canadian! :(
A Hessian brought in to help the Canadian rebels.

A Hessian brought in to help the Canadian rebels.

LOL! Not even close. I don't have the energy for that, or the wardrobe. ;)

LOL! Not even close. I don't have the energy for that, or the wardrobe. ;)
Mogrann might be willing to outfit you. J can give you blood transfusions. You'll be made a wonderful breakfast by excon. Fr_Chuck will bless you after I finish counseling you.

Mogrann might be willing to outfit you. J can give you blood transfusions. You'll be made a wonderful breakfast by excon. Fr_Chuck will bless you after I finish counseling you.

I feel like a celebrity. I have an entourage! :)

Who's doing my nails? The house needs cleaning too. Chop chop people, it's a lot of work to keep this girl in tip top shape. Look alive!

I feel like a celebrity. I have an entourage! :)

Who's doing my nails? The house needs cleaning too. Chop chop people, it's a lot of work to keep this girl in tip top shape. Look alive!
E and Syd (with odinn7 supervising) will clean your house. Nails? Hmmmmm... Didn't we have a nail tech as a member? Or after excon gets the breakfast dishes done, maybe he'll do your nails and give you a foot massage. And more.

E and Syd (with odinn7 supervising) will clean your house. Nails? Hmmmmm.... Didn't we have a nail tech as a member? or after excon gets the breakfast dishes done, maybe he'll do your nails and give you a foot massage. And more.

Oh I'm sure Exy would be all up for "more". :)

Odinn's cleaning my house? I like this idea. Can you get him to wear black leather and a thong? Okay, maybe not the thong. Chaps? Or is that pushing it?

Oh I'm sure Exy would be all up for "more". :)

Odinn's cleaning my house? I like this idea. Can you get him to wear black leather and a thong? Okay, maybe not the thong. Chaps? Or is that pushing it?
Before or after (or during?) the nail and massage experience? The Canadians rebels don't want you to be TOO relaxed.

Before or after (or during?) the nail and massage experience? The Canadians rebels don't want you to be TOO relaxed.

But I'm not Canadian! I deserve to relax, I have a teenager and a preteen!

But I'm not Canadian! I deserve to relax, I have a teenager and a preteen!
Well, then. We have no choice but to call in CravenMorhead.

Well, then. We have no choice but to call in CravenMorhead.

He's going to be your new Canadian spy? Sounds good, give him the job. I don't qualify. But do not take my minions. I'm still waiting for the massage, the manicure, pedicure, and the house cleaning. So wait until that's all done, then call Craven.

He's going to be your new Canadian spy? Sounds good, give him the job. I don't qualify. But do not take my minions. I'm still waiting for the massage, the manicure, pedicure, and the house cleaning. So wait until that's all done, then call Craven.
No, Craven is going to "help" excon and odinn.

Ooh Ooh! Pick me! I'm Canadian, I want breakfast cooked, the house cleaned, foot (and more) massages! Cdad is a good cook, he can make us supper while Shazzy fans us!

Ooh Ooh! Pick me! I'm Canadian, I want breakfast cooked, the house cleaned, foot (and more) massages! Cdad is a good cook, he can make us supper while Shazzy fans us!

We definitely need minions. I'll be your minion for a week if you return the favor. :)

Here goes nothing.

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Me as a baby.

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Me a few years ago.

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Me a few months ago.

Now get to it, start posting, let's see those mugs. :)

WOW! You are one hot Jewish Mama!

I'm Jewish? Didn't know that.

Thanks Mag.

But... but... I'm not Canadian! :(


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What do you mean, you are not Canadian? You are a citizen, but I know you are German decent. You have socialized medicine. You will receive Old age security, and CDN pension when you turn 65, even if you leave the country Alty. So why do u say u are not CDN?

I'm not a Canadian citizen Tickle. So I'm not Canadian. I'm a landed immigrant. I'm actually still a German citizen.

I have lived in Canada since I was almost 4 years old, but I never became a citizen.

I can't vote, I can't go on jury duty, I can't get a Canadian passport, because I'm not a Canadian citizen. I'm just a resident. :(

A few years ago I posted my pic, however it did not get rave review from stringer who thought it was... I don't know, not passable and posted as such.

I will be 72 this year, good enough to look like 50, still attractive, still working and busy all the time but absolutely no one will ever see my pic here because of that.

But you still have Canadian benefits.

I guess one of the tats is out of the question then... wink wink...

Yes some, not all. But that doesn't make me a Canadian citizen. You posted that I'm Canadian. I can't make that claim because I'm not a citizen. I do live in Canada, I do and can work in Canada, I pay taxes, and I receive some of the benefits of a citizen, but I am not a citizen of Canada, and cannot make any claims to be.

Isn't voting one of the benefits of being a Canadian citizen? Isn't a Canadian passport one of the benefits? I do receive some of the benefits of Canadian's, but not all, because I'm not Canadian.

It's not meant as a slight. I'd love to be a citizen, but it's too expensive for my family right now. I would be proud to call myself a Canadian. But sadly, I'm not.

No, smoothy, not even a pic of that :)

No worries Tickle. This thread is for people that want to post their pictures, or see pictures of the other members. No one needs to feel as if they have to post a picture. That's not at all the intent of this thread. If you don't want to post a picture, you really don't have to explain why. That's your prerogative. :)