Personal Info Directory

[Sanjoro]

Alwaysshop: from Detroit
Amy: Yvette, age 43, married, 1 child, Dallas TX
Astute: Judy, has dogs, has illness
Barbi: Barbi, age 55, married, Massachusetts, has master’s degree
Beekeeper: Lisa, age 34, married, Denver CO, no kids
Beve 1: Beverly, age 60, married 40 years, western NY state,
retired spec.ed. teacher, 1 disabled son, 1 dog
BrandonHNL: Brandon, age 22, Hawaii
Captain: Betty, age 61, widow, NY City, 2 kids
Carly04: Pat, age 55, happily divorced, West Chester PA, 4 kids
Celestia: Celestia ( ? ), Mississippi, 1 dog, Izzy
Curvigirl: Carol, age 48, married 20 years, San Francisco, 2 girls
Denim&Co: Michele, married, southern California
Desi: Deb, married, West Chester PA, 1 son, retired CPA
DocLove: Becky, age 43, single, Selma CA, 2 dogs, retired special
ed. teacher
Dogma: Gail, age 51, married, Connecticut, 1 son,1 dog,rescues dogs
EskieRuth: Ruth, married 5 years to Ed, 4 kids, Allegan Michigan, 2
Eskimo dogs
Flying V: Jenni, Pennsylvania, musician & teacher
HHIGirl: Jen, age 38, Cleveland OH, 3 cats, has lupus
Iniseire: journalist, Hagerstown MD
Jatwin2: New York City
Jbander2: Jean, married 40 years, upstate NY, 4 grown kids, 1 dog
Juliemomof: Julie, age in 30s, married, Wisconsin, 3 kids
Karenh: Karen, age 49, married 21 years, New Jersey, no kids
Katidid: Katie, age 54, married for 28 years, Georgia, 1 son, 1 cat
Kittymom: Tori, married 13 years, 3 kids, Wisconsin
Lancaster: Cambridge MA, retired
LJC: age 36, New Hampshire, single, 1 daughter, 5 cats
LORETTA: Loretta, age 62, married 40 years, Utah, raises Arabian
horses
Luvmy3kids: Kelly, age 36, 3 kids
Matilda: Matilda, 30s, Missouri, 3 boys
Matty3w: Deb, age 52, married, Pennsylvania, nurse, has Parkinson’s
Mesmerized: Judy, age 55, divorced, no kids, 2 cats, Alexandria VA,
makes jewelry & sells chocolate
Molly: Molly, age 46, Oregon, 2 kids, retired teacher
Momof2: Leila (pron. “Leela”), age 55, married 34 years, Maryland,
1 son, 2 daughter, 2 Golden Retrievers
Momtoboys: Donna, age 42, married, north Georgia, 4 kids (ages 13-
22), 1 dog
Msbdoodle: Louise, age 56, married, Florida, 3 boys
MzCheryl: Cheryl, age 51, married 28 years, Maryland, 1 daughter, 3
dogs
Occaseshpr: Diane, age 56, married, North Carolina, 1 son, 2 cats,
3 dogs
Opie’smom: Barb, age 52, South Carolina (but hates it!), 1 dog
Opie, 1 cat
Peridot: Nancy,
Poodle: Melissa, newlywed, teacher, Massachusetts, 1 dog
Princesskv: Cat, age 35, Ohio
Puppylove: Gina, age 39, North Carolina, 1 dog
Rick V: Rick, age 55, married to Joni, Maryland, 2 kids,1 dog,1 cat
RubixCube: Houston, TX
Ruby Stone: Denise, Texas, 1 son, 2 pets, collects cows
Sanjoro: Sandi, age 52, married 28years, no kids, Grand Rapids
Michigan, 1 cat Nikki, homemaker
SBTZMom: Fredi-Sue, age 52, North Carolina, 2 grown kids, 1 cat,
teacher
Shopfan: married 41 years, Philadelphia PA, 4 married kids
SIRGAL: Linda, married, Philadelphia PA, 2 grown kids, 2 cats,
retired teacher
Sittin’n: married
Snow Tiger: Huntsville AL,
Sophie: Sophie, Massachusetts
SouBelle: Sherry, age 53, married, Baton Rouge LA, 2 kids
Southrngal: Julie, age 46, Atlanta GA, 1 son, 1 dog, 1 cat
Spooie: age 49, married, no kids, Reno NV, 1 cat, 1 bird
Sunlvr1821: Patty, age 45, married for 24 years, California, 2
kids, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 rabbit, rescues animals
Thecakelad: Deb, age 40, married, Southgate Michigan, 1 daughter
TURTLELADY: Elsie, age 60, married, north of San Francisco, 3
grandchildren, has Crohn’s
UPSBuddy: 8th grade teacher, Houston TX
UPSlvsme: Deb, age 40, single, New Jersey
Vhisky: John, age 30, single, Tennessee, pizza delivery
Yankee: single, Pittsburgh, accountant, LOVES Nick Chavez!

PLEASE KEEP THE INFO COMING EVERYONE! THANKS TO THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED UP TO THIS POINT.

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[Curvigirl]

Sandi! You're awesome!

[msbdoodle]

Wow! That is fantastic!! I have a suggestion - for those that chose not to give out their real name - how about if they tell us their gender so we don't have to guess. It is hard to imagine if they are male or female from their user name. Just an idea....wheezie

[Beve1]

wow Sandi...this is fantastic. you are awesome!!

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, you guys, for the kind words! I truly love to do that sort of "knit-picky" detailed stuff. I thrive on it! I had it lined up better - with everything about a person all on one line, but it didn't show up that way on the BB. Sorry about that. Wish I could have thought of a better way to do it, with the names in bold type, & spaces between each name, etc. That might not have fit in one posting, though. Anyway, I hope more people will add their personal info so we can fill in blanks, & add to this Directory.

msbdoodle (Wheezie), I love your idea of having people at least tell us their gender. That would certainly help!! There is one first name not listed that I do know, but had promised not to reveal it, so I didn't. She knows who she is! If anyone has corrections, please don't hesitate to let me know. I don't pretend to be perfect by any means!

Hope this helps everyone out there in cyberspace!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[Momof2]

Sandi, thank you, thank you, thank you! This is just wonderful. Thanks to everyone for submitting their info. Sandi, your hard work is very much appreciated!

[dogma]

Sandi, That was nice to read but I had to laugh. I do rescues dogs when I can but I'm really a Legal Secretary and have been for years :-).

[poodle]

Sandi- thank you for all of your hard work....Melissa

[UPSBuddy]

wow Sandi, thanks for all that work. I can add to what you hve on me, I am 41, have a wonderful SPCA 15 year old dog, Chelsea, who I love beyond distraction, and a cat named Petra (for the archealogical site in Jordan) who is just over 2 and is delighful also. Not married, but since I am a teacher I have about 175 kids a year for 10 months.

[UPSBuddy]

oops, sorry, i just realized i did not give my name...it's Janet

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, Momof2, Dogma, poodle, & UPSBuddy, for your kind words. I truly enjoyed putting all this info together, & hope to collect more. I used what I'd read about each person, either on the "personal info" thread, or else on other threads. Dogma, I guess I read in one of your posts that you rescue dogs, so that's why I listed it. Must not have mentioned your "real" day job, or else I would have put it down, too. Thanks for sharing more facts with us, Dogma & UPSBuddy. Now if we could just get more people to do the same!! I'm still hopeful! Maybe HHIgirl (Jen) will have a more comprehensive & complete directory than what I posted, but it's at least a good start!

UPSBuddy (Janet), I can totally relate to what you wrote about loving Chelsea beyond distraction, as that's how my husband & I are about our 13-year-old all white "love of our lives" kitty, Nikki. I wish I could turn back the clock at least 10 years for her. I'm sure you understand that sentiment!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[opie'smom]

Thank you for this wonderful list. We sure are an amazing group!

[amy]

Wow...Sandi...superb! Thanks for compiling this for us.:)

[Vhisky]

Wow Sandi, that's alot of work for a bunch of reprobates like us, lol. You seem to have done a pretty thorough job of it though. Good work!

[puppylove]

Good job, Sandi!!

[Celestia]

Wow! I'm impressed.

Here's my updated info. I think I've put it all in various posts but here it is in a nutshell:

I'm female, Mississippi, 46, divorced after 18 years of marriage. Great boyfriend of 4 years (10 years my junior woohoo!)

17 year old daughter. 2 dogs (Engish Bulldogs) Nigel (would be so hurt you left him out) and Izzy. :o) 2 cats Andre & Lillith

Enjoy you all very much.

Celestia

[TURTLELADY]

Oh Sandi - you're fantastic!!!!! Now I can get rid of all those little post - it - notes that I have scribbled info on - usually wrong!...I'm a printin away!!!!

[Pookie]

Hi Sandi,

Sorry about the mix-up and thanks for compiling the list. I'd like to add my info.

My name is Linda. I'm 47 years old, married 21 years come June, and am from NJ. I have an 18 year old son, a 30 year old stepson, and two beautiful grandchildren. I have a dog, a cat, and fish--otherwise known as the food chain. <G>

Thanks again!

[JATWIN]

I am the other side of 50, live in Queens, NY by the beach in a new condo, have an eight year old dog I love, have a twin sister living next door with her husband, work for NBC lawyers, get a discount with Shop NBC, love to travel and am single. Been shopping QVC and HSN for 17 years and love it. Have tons of everything (well, almost everything).

[captain]

BRAVA! SANJORO, Beautiful job! Thank you Sandi.

[Beve1]

Hi Jatwin,
I am originally from NYC, so Im very familiar with Queens and Brooklyn. You live in a very nice area, being near the beach. Oh how I miss that lifestyle.

Beve

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, opie'smom, amy, Vhisky, puppylove, TURTLELADY, & Captin, for all your kind words. I appreciate it! Thanks to Celestia, pookie, & JATWIN for sharing your personal info. I hope everyone is adding this new info to their directory. I'll keep my master list updated, too, & can periodically re-post it in a new thread so everyone can get all the updates & new info.

I'm glad this little project is helping all of you!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[poodle]

I must say that I would love to know where Howard is located.....perhaps we could send over a SAG swat team and rescue his wife !
I dont get to be a SAG 'cause I am toooo disorganized!

[Sanjoro]

Howard didn't share his personal info on that thread, so therefore he wasn't listed in my Directory. Maybe he's afraid he'll be ganged up on if we all know just who he is!!

[desi]

Howard? Howard who? (still ignoring)

Sandi, I wish I had your organization skills. Your the best!!!
I'm going to add this to my very favorite of my favorites list right now.

THANK YOU for all your hard work and thoughtfulness. Deb

[Sanjoro]

Hi, Desi, (Deb)

I've been replying to you on other threads, & just read your note on this one. Thanks so much for your kind words. I truly love to do this type of project, so it was nothing but fun for me. Wish it could be more complete, but I had to go with the info I had. Since I put it on a thread last night, there have been a few more people sharing their personal date, or adding to what I had listed. So, I hope everyone is updating their own directory now!

Regarding Howard, I share your sentiment! I thought that same thing when typing the entire directory. Howard? Howard who? He didn't share anything but the type of stuff none of us want to read, so I figured he didn't want to be in the directory anyway!

Time to get to bed. Nice interacting with you tonight!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[shopfan]

Well Dang...just like me to forget to introduce myself formally...my name is Anna (aka Shopfan)...no matter how you spell it you can't get it wrong.

Thanks Sandi

[Sanjoro]

Anyone else care to share their personal info with the rest of us??? Hope so!! Thanks!!

[momtoboys]

Great job Sandi - I, too, can now throw away all my post-it notes I was trying to keep up with. If you want to add to my info, like dogma, I am a legal secretary. You're the best!!!

[Sanjoro]

Thanks for your kind words, Momtoboys. I just wish more posters would share their info with the rest of us. There are still lots of user names I see as being online at any given time, many of whom have not shared with us. Maybe they don't want to - I don't know. I keep monitoring this thread as well as the "Personal Information" thread, to see if anyone else has shared their data, but it doesn't seem to be happening. Too bad.

[yankee]

don't feel too bad, sanjoro...with the recent activity, i'm sure many folks are glad they haven't shared. thanx, btw, for respecting my privacy, too! you did a wonderfully diligent job. SAG commends you!

[Denim&Co.]

Some users might not feel comfortable sharing the personal info, afterall it is personal. We don't need to demand it out of anyone. But Sanjoro, it was very kind of you to make the list for us with the ones that did submit info.

[Casanova69]

No offense to anyone but I just don't quite feel comfortable sharing many personal details. Besides I HATE my name so its just as well.

[Beve1]

No problemo Cas...whatever you are comfy with.

Just keep the funnies acomin'

[thebird]

Female , married w/3 girls, live in western NC, work as a nanny

[yankee]

aw c'mon, melvin, . . . eugene, . . . earnest, . . . heathcliff, . . . itzigoo, . . . pitzer, . . .

(these are all names of my cousins, each of whom HATES his name!) this in no way represents my spin on names which are to be disliked.

i'm yankee, and i approved this message...

[SBTZMom]

Well, then Cass...I am guessing your name to be....it is...yes...it's.....RUMPLESTILSKIN

[yankee]

ooooooohhh, all the threads in my sweater just turned to gold!

[Vhisky]

nah rumplestilskin was a little troll, cas is no troll.

now, howardstilkin, juicestilskin and alphastilskin on the other hand...

[mamacristy]

My name is Cristy, Live in missouri, went to college in Chicago 5 years, lived in NC five years, one daughter, she is 5. I am unmarried and 32. Have 2 environmental engineering degrees and looking for work. Have a lovable boxer named Sully. The kid is taking guitar lessons cause she says she is going to be a bigger star than Toby Keith. I am learning about guitar now, too.

[yankee]

oh, toby is pretty big! she's gonna hafta eat a lot of pasta to get bigger than HE is! i look forward to seeing her on Nashville Star one day...

[mamacristy]

Yep, so far my 2 engineering degrees are not paying off, so off to the lessons with her guitar. She is doing well, and her teacher is very excited about her "natural" talent. So, since she tells me that she will build me a big fancy house, I am paying for lessons and we'll see how far she goes. She has been interested since she was 3, and I have never owned a guitar or played, or even had one around the house. So this is her thing, but she is my little star, and maybe she'll shine REAL big.

[yankee]

well remember what they say, 'mamacristy, don't let your baby grow up to be a cowgirl!' (i don't agree with that at all, . . . i happen to LOVE cowfolk!)

when they take an interest in something at that age, it usually turns out to be something really special. how often we hear some superstar say in an interview that they've been playing since early childhood. you just may have a future superstar there! (i'm sure at home, she already IS a superstar!)

have a wonderful day. gotta get to work now.

[momtoboys]

Nice to meet you Cristy, and keep up the guitar lessons with your child prodigy. I have a 17 year old son who LOVES playing the guitar even though there's not a musical bone in anybody else's body in the family - go figure! He started teaching himself at 13 and for the last couple of years has belonged to a little garage band. They call themselves "Nearly Distant" - isn't that just so deep? LOL! I'm anxious to see what direction he takes in life since music and football are his two biggest passions, but he is also brilliant at math and art, so who knows? I've been "gently suggesting" architecture for a few years now to combine the art and math talents, but that's all up to him. Your daughter sounds great!

[DocLove]

Just wanted to bump and see if there have been any additions to the list?

[Sanjoro]

Hi, Doc Love!

There have been quite a few additions since I posted that directory. I'll have to get them together & post an addendum. I was hoping everyone who wanted the directory was making their own notes of additions & updates, but I'll go ahead & organize it & start an "Addendum" thread with that info. I'm not sure when I'll get to it - maybe yet tonight, who knows. American Idol & "24" are on tonight, so I'll be in front of the tube quite a bit. Please watch for it to appear soon though! Thanks for your interest!! I hope all this "organizational" work qualifies me to be a member of SAG!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[TURTLELADY]

Hi Sandi - if you're re-doing I do not have any 2 legged "grandchildren". I have 3 grown children that haven't gotten around to that yet...darn it! But my daughter adopted a dalmation from the rescue society - reason for free things. His name is Domino and although he's a problem in about 50 different areas I adore him. Of course daughter left home and couldn't take dog - now I wouldn't let her! Same daughter left behind 3 cats but sadly we're down to one - Old Man. SF Bay area cat - has FIV - he's been both a lover and a fighter. Anyone wants information on almost anything that can be purchased from QVC - ask me....I don't think there's an area that I haven't bought anything from. You're fantastic!!!!

[Sanjoro]

Hi, TURTLELADY!

I'm so sorry that I listed you has having 3 grandkids! I just re-read my notes, & I see now that my scrawling says "3 grown kids". You must have wondered what I'd been smoking to write what I did about you. Again, I'm so sorry to have gotten that data wrong. Makes me crazy with myself to goof it up, & I'm glad you corrected the info!! Thanks!! Hope everyone who reads this post will change their directory, too, & I will make that change when I do the addendum. Since we lost power due to a bad storm tonight, I just got back online, so don't know if I'll have time to do the addendum tonight. If not, I'll do it soon - I promise! Also, I'm sooooo happy that you have some 4-legged "kids" around your home. I couldn't live without mine!!

By the way, thanks so much for calling me "fantastic". I'm not so sure that applies, but I do love to do picky, detail work - the type of thing that many people hate to do. So, this directory stuff is right up my alley!!

Take care, Elsie!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[indy50]

OBVIOUSLY, BIG BROTHER/666 IS ALIVE AND WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sanjoro]

Sorry I've been delayed in doing the addendum to this Directory, but I will get to it soon. Don't give up on me!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

P.S. Please feel free to give up on Alpha, & totally ignore him.

[TURTLELADY]

Sandi, been worried about you. Ignore alpha, howard and juicesjoke. Go to control panel, pick ignor list and put their names in. You don't see anything except a box with their name in it....we started doing it the other day....it's great...do it! Alpha is a woman and she obviously has major mental problems. I don't know which thread - maybe what happened to our bb.- someone gave background on the 3.

[Sanjoro]

Thanks so much, TURTLELADY (Elsie), for your concern for me. It's so nice to know someone on this BB cares!!

Thanks also for the reminder about the ignore list. I just did what you suggested, & put 4 names on my list - the 3 you mentioned, plus "watching". Gosh, I had no idea Alpha was a woman. Figured that person must be a man. Disturbed, definitely!!! I had read that "What Happened to our BB" thread, so knew lots of you had used the "ignore" feature already. I just hadn't done it yet, but now I've joined the rest of you who will have nice, pleasant posts ONLY to read, & not that perverted crap.

Still haven't had time to do the Directory Addendum, but I will get to it one of these days! Have a good weekend!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[TURTLELADY]

Sandi, I think there are a lot of people that care about you on this BB. I just think that sometimes 2 or 3 people "bond" over certain posts and then tend to forget about others. I also think it has a lot to do with "when" people are on the board. I'm in and out where as others seem to be on for long blocks of time. I'm happy that I have my e-mail feature working again so I look at the ones that come in and a couple of times a day I check the overall board to see what's new...but I don't have the chatting back and forth thing down at all! Hope you are well and that nothing is wrong in your world!

[Sanjoro]

Hi again, TURTLELADY (Elsie)!

Thanks again for the kind words! Makes me feel great! Don't worry - nothing is wrong in my world, other than too much rain lately. I didn't mean to sound whiny on my previous post, but in re-reading it, that's sort of how it came off. It wasn't intentional. I do know that some of the BB posters are close with one another, & post all the time, etc. & that's to be expected. I was just pleased at your previous expression of concern for me. That was a pleasant surprise! I don't spend nearly the amount of time on the BB that some do, but I do check in a couple times or so a day, especially when I get the emails about another post/reply to a thread I posted on. That's a nice feature of this BB.

I hope you are having a great Friday out in sunny California. I'd love to send you some of this constant rain! We are supposed to have a dry weekend after today, so that will be nice. We have lots going on this weekend, so don't know how much time I'll have for the BB. I may not get to the Directory Addendum until next week sometime, but I will do it!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[TURTLELADY]

Have a good, dry weekend, Sandi! Yes, it is sunny. We've had lots of wind and not as much rain this year so it is drying things out too fast. Lived with our 3 small children during the drought 1976,77 - ugh - never "flushing" and recycling water for everything! Would like a little more rain. We live next to open space and the hill is already golden - some would call it brown - but to me it is still golden.

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, Elsie! Wish I could bottle up some of this water & send it your way. We are having floods in certain areas, but not as bad as other states. My yard & garden have greened up so much, & are lush with foliage & loads of buds on things. Should be a great spring/summer for gardeners here in west Michigan. Can't wait for everything to burst into beautiful colors! It's so green everywhere around here right now that you'd think this was Ireland! HA!

The drought you lived through sounds really horrible! We are so dependent on things like water, electricity, etc. & don't realize it until we have to go without for a while. Gives us a much different appreciation & perspective!

Take care, & have a great weekend yourself.

[meximamma]

Thanks Sanjoro! I would be most honored to give my personal info.
Married, 3 kids(2 girls and my baby boy), no pets(except the hubby on occasion, heeheehee), homemaker, 32yrs old, Florida. Moved from Texas a year and a half ago. Texas girl at heart but LOVE Florida.

[Sanjoro]

Hi, Mexi! Since you didn't give a first name, you'll just remain Mexi to us. Thanks for all the other info about yourself. You are a young whipper snapper!! Lots of us are "old" - compared to you, that is! Don't know where the time went, or how we got this old, but that's life I guess. Beats the alternative!! Hope you have fun getting to know all of us here, & reading the numerous threads started every single day. It boggles my mind at times! Enjoy!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[astute]

I may be remiss in not having responded to this "directory" before, but I have not been posting for a few days, and just came across it. I echo what Denim&Co. said that not everyone wants their personal information released on a public BB. I did not repond to either thread requesting personal information for a reason, which is that I did not want to be included in any type of list or directory. And I certainly don't want to be known as one who has an illness. I have reluctantly discussed my illness with those I thought needed to know, and in particular, with those I thought information on my illness might of assistance or comforting. It is very hurtful to be "labeled" as "Judy, has dogs, has illness." Those may be not be the exact words, but close enough.

Please do not include me in anymore of these lists. As a suggestion, do not include those who did not respond to either of the "request for personal information" threads, without their prior permission.

[meximamma]

Sorry Sandy I forgot to include my name...silly me. It's Raquel. Thanks again everyone! NO SUCH THING AS OLD ALL OF YOU SEEM VERY VERY YOUNG AT HEART, which in my book makes you just as young in age as moi. Wink!

[TURTLELADY]

Sanjoro-Sandi, I give you my permission to use any information you have on me...illness, stupidity, etc. I know that you have started this thread and compiled the information to assist those of us who may not be able to keep things straight and may also not figure in the list of top ten posters or whatever. I also realize that you picked up information on all of us from other threads where it was visible for anyone to see and respond to in any way. I am not only grateful for prayers and concern during times of trouble but also for sharing and knowing more about people who could be considered friends...and like friends they all have warts as big as our own...more than any philosophy or be product can take care of! If we don't want our information shared, we could send you a private message, as I believe one person did, asking you to keep it private.

[Sanjoro]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, TURTLELADY (Elsie), for your kind words of support! I never expected to have someone get upset with the directory I compiled. You stated my exact sentiments about the whole project. However, I also never intended for anyone at all to get hurt over the project either! It didn't even cross my mind that such a thing might happen. For that, I feel very badly. Due to this happening, I have to rethink my promise to do an addendum to make corrections & additions. I'm feeling a bit gun-shy now, so I think everyone interested will have to re-read the Personal Information thread, as well as this one, & make their own updates. It took me lots of time to do the directory, & I really don't feel like spending any more time on the addendum knowing that not everyone wants something like this published. To those who shared their info after I did the directory, I'm sorry I didn't get you included, but we'll have to hope that all interested BB readers will add you to their own copy for future reference. I do appreciate the kind words of thanks many of you have expressed. Please know my heart was in the right place & my intentions were honorable, even if some people didn't appreciate what I did. Guess it's now time for me to lie low for a while.

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[msbdoodle]

Sandi, You didn't do anything wrong. I don't really understand why everyone is so upset. I really would like to understand. Maybe none of us should have given information, I just wanted to feel closer to everyone and get to know them. Like - long distance friends.... If you don't want to be contacted or your privacy to be invaded - just set up an extra email address at Yahoo or someplace like that. You can get rid of it or change it, if something unusual happens and you need to disconnect from the problem. Make any sense? Someoone help me to understand if I'm not making sense.

[TURTLELADY]

msdoole, YOU are making perfect sense. I'm sorry that Sanjoro took the ONE post to heart. From reading the entire thread it seems that the majority of people were delighted at sharing the information and appreciated the time and effort put into compiling the list. You can get a different e-mail address and we aren't even sharing at that level. If I were that intimidated by the list I don't think I would share personal information under any thread. There's a lot of anonymnity involved in the whole thing and who can tell if anything anyone posts about themselves is the truth. Maybe I'm Bob Bowerstock, or Christa, or one of the Lisas just playing a game. I'm not...I get a lot of benefit from this board and I don't think we should be hurtful to each other.

[yankee]

relax, everyone...sandi...you did a nice thing to try to be of service and friendship to us all, and we really appreciate your efforts...some of us just want to maintain our anonymity for reasons that are nobody's business but our own...granted, we shouldn't chastise you (sandi) for your efforts, but should just voice our wishes to remain anonymous and not make any information available under any circumstance that we don't want repeated or replicated.

if i don't want my name published, and you don't mind yours being published, that's fine for both of us. let's all just stop being so hyper-sensitive and turning on each other needlessly. this gets so exhausting! too bad we all can't just PMS the same days every month! then, we'd just close the board for maintenance and nobody would miss anything, nobody would feel left out, and nobody would snipe at anyone...in a perfect world...

sandi...if you would like to revise that list of yours, please just heed the objections of those who don't want to participate, and include those who don't object. then, everyone will be more appreciative. and if they're not, you tell me and i'll take care of 'em! i'm bigger than they are anyway!

[TURTLELADY]

thanks, yankee, voice of reason, as always! HUGS

[msbdoodle]

I don't want Astute to leave. I really was just asking a question and I was serious when I said that maybe none of us should have given information. I also think that no one was intending to hurt anyone. I know sometimes I post a bunch, but everytime I hit send I wonder if I accidently stated something in a manner that will be misunderstood. I don't even know what health concerns Astute has and I don't think of her that way. I think of her as fun, humorous and interesting. I have health issues - many of us do. Mine may not be serious right now but there have been times when they were. Astute (you don't have to answer this - I would never want to hurt you or anyone here) I am sorry from the bottom of my heart if I hurt you. Sincerely, Louise

[UPSBuddy]

i also feel compelled to reply to this....anything posted on any of these threads is public. For someone to take what has already been posted and re-format it is in no way any type of label or invasion...while i love the sharing atmosphere of this bb, sometimes I do wonder if people remember that it is all out there for who ever to do with what ever they like....so, the list Sandi is making is helpful for many, that is a good thing.

[juliemomof]

Well don't go feeling too bad anybody cause I didn't even MAKE IT ON the list..lol....I thought I had left my info?? Hmmm maybe I didn't or it was on a different thread. I have not posted here a whole lot but I read quite often and then if something catches my interest or I believe I might be of help, or if I have a question, then I post. So what info do we need to leave?

I am fairly new here but Love love love this board! Am I catching on?! :) This board and is so fun and informative!

[spooie]

Well, this is the first time I've been to this thread so now I see what the hubbub is! I never came to the thread because I like to keep myself kinda private (shy and all that) so I was not going to participate. It was nothing personal. I really am kind of shy and I just got here recently. I see my name is on the list anyway (?). No biggie. I'm fine with just being known as spooie, however.

I'm just who I am and that's all. The life details don't necessarily need to become a part of the, IMO. I think people can tell what I'm like from my posts. Every place on the internet I go, while I don't have this ID, I'm the same exact person - Slightly opinionated, helpful, inquisitive, animal lover, NOT into kids, and interested in reading the many points of view of the crowd. Some people like me...some people don't. I get along with most everybody. If I don't like 'em, I just stay away from them. Can't stand TROLLS (so don't bother responding cuz you're all on ignore!). I live a very peaceful, boring life and I like it that way. :)

[Beve1]

Okay, it's time I spoke up. Im one of the elders on these boards, and this is what I think, in my humble opinion.

As far as the personal info directory, I thought it was a neat idea. Everyone had the option to share or not to share. That was the question. I believe that Sandi(Sanjoro) stated that from the get go.
If you wanted to be included, it was your decision to do so. Sandi did a great job, and I refer to it often when I post something. It's nice to know someone's first name. I personally had no problem telling about myself. What you see is what you get, here or in my real life. However, if someone chose not to share, that's okay too.
Everything here is accepted, except what trolls have to say.

In fact I have discovered I have many things in common with people here, and I would not have known that if not for the directory. So, if you want to share that's great, and if not, that's great too, and we can respect whatever someone's decision is.

Let's keep up with the fun and laughter fellow postees!!

[yankee]

oh, beve, beve, beve...so young, and yet so wise...but alas and alack, methinks thou are yet another voice crying in the wilderness...and i couldn't agree more...let's all put PMS on ignore!

[Beve1]

Yankee, my fellow postee, Im on ignore for PMS (wait just a darn min)
I dont get that anymore... :o) I get the old age crabbies instead...LOL

[yankee]

oh, beve...whoever gave you the crabbies should be shot!

;>

[luvmy3kids]

Don't let anyone get you down Sandi, you went above and beyond to gather the info and post it for our benefit. If someone out there doesn't like it they should have never mentioned any info about themselves on this BB.

Yeah for Sandi!

[spooie]

I don't have an issue, but if I were to take issue it would be that I did NOT post my personal info IN THE THREAD that the gathering was to take place. I specifically ignored that thread. Again, nothing AT ALL personal. I just am fairly new and didn't want to become a part of a directory so I didn't participate. I've been around awhile and once I participated in a private forum where I got royally screwed because somebody accused me of something I knew nothing about and I got burned bad. From then on I rarely share much personal info in a public place. It's just me.

OTOH, and this is why I don't take issue with any of this, I fully realize that there was no harm meant in any of this so please don't take me wrong. Please!

[yankee]

spooie...you're just fine...i respect your privacy...in fact, i prefer not to give my name for the same type of reason...

here's my platinum-clad epiphany...we don't seem to understand here that we can disagree with each other and we don't have to attack each other in the process of disagreeing. also, when we DO disagree, it doesn't mean we ARE attacking anyone with an opposing view. many of us are guilty of reading between the lines, but just as many are guilty of writing between the lines.

also, many of us say things trying to lighten the mood, but many others get deliberately nasty for no good reason. i can voice support for sandi's efforts without trying to sound like i oppose judy. can't we all give it a try? believe it or not, it's called being an 'adult', though some of you may call it 'wishy washy'.

this isn't a courtroom. there's no law that says we have to take sides all the time. a little understanding goes a long way, people! and compassion is boundless!

[TURTLELADY]

Yankee, you're so right. I know I came off harsh in my defense of Sandi. I WAS reading between the lines of a post she had made a couple of days ago. It's hard having a discussion in writing - as opposed to face to face. Things said in a group face to face can be ignored or put into a different context depending on body language or facial expressions. Don't really mean ignored like ignoring the trolls but more like "going over the head". I had watched this site for a couple of months and was ready to join at one point but then there was a problem like this one between a few people....all nice people but just something that got blown way over proportion. I stayed away for another few weeks. Sorry for adding fuel to the fire.
Where's Doc Love?

[SBTZMom]

I could not agree more with you Beve...what you see is what you get has been my style of life management for many years now...it's just easier for me that way.

I think Sandi did a great job of journaling and compiling what everyone had said on past threads. It's obvious she meant no malice in what she said/wrote! If I said too much on this BB, I have no one to point a finger at except me, as my typing fingers do not have a mind of their own (yet!)

I, too, have found common bonds with folks...profession, political views, spiritual beliefs, QVC products, home decor preferences etc. Lots of our discusssions do not take place on the BB, but through e-mails and IMs, and maybe that's why I have, thus far, been able to avoid hurt feelings 99% of the time. The other 1% I just shake off....again, no one forces me to post on here.

I have expressed before, that many things do not translate well in "type"...you can not see facial expressions, body language, or hear voice inflections....therefore it is sometimes hard to know exactly what the intenet of the typed word or phrase was.

I will continue to post, as time permits, and I hope, if I offend anyone, or anyone takes issue with "my words" they will let my know on the BB, or in a PM, or an e-mail (for those of you that have my address), and we will work it out.

With a few obvious exceptions, everyone on this board is wonderful and unique, and that's why I enjoy coming here!

This is my opinion, and I approved it...have a good week all :)

[Sanjoro]

juliemomof, please check the first page of this thread again, where the directory is posted. I just looked at it & you ARE on it - between jbander & Karenh. So, please check it again & see that I didn't leave you out!! Anyone who posted on that other thread that asked for people to share their info should have been listed in the directory, which began this thread.

luvmy3kids, SBTZMom, & others, thanks so much for your kind words of support. i really appreciate it.

astute, if you ever read this again, please accept my apology for including you in the directory when you hadn't replied to that personal info thread. I certainly didn't mean you any hurt or harm, & feel awful that it happened anyway. Hope you'll reconsider leaving.

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[yankee]

sandi...that's as much as you, or anyone, can do in this circumstance. to me, it should be enough. thank you for having the compassion to say it.

now, let's leave this unpleasantness behind us, shall we?

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, Yanks, for all you've said & done!!!! I'm grateful!

[desi]

Well I'm a little late and I'm just putting all the pieces together in figuring out what all the chatter was about. Sandi, you know how I feel just re-read my post #25. love ya...

Astute...I'm sorry you feel bad enough to want to leave us but if you are reading this and I truly hope you are let me say that I enjoy reading your posts and find you to be an articulate and well informed person whose opinion I respect. I'm somewhat new here but if there is one thing I am fairly certain of is the admiration many people here have for you.

[juliemomof]

I stand corrected Sandi and apologize profusely. I apparently need to get my eyes checked!!!! Lol!!!

Once again I am sorry Sandi. And a big thanks for putting all of that together :)

[juliemomof]

I stand corrected Sandi and apologize profusely. I apparently need to get my eyes checked!!!! Lol!!!

Once again I am sorry Sandi. And a big thanks for putting all of that together :)

[Beve1]

Okay, let me get this correct. It seems that Sanjoro inadvertently included Astute in the personal directory. Correct? If so, it was not meant with any malice, we all know that. Secondly, I read that Astute was saying she was being "labeled" as the person with an illness with a dog.

Let's put this in perspective. I have never felt I was labeled since sharing my personal info. No one has ever referred to me as the person with a retarded son who also has a dog. I have always felt respected here, even in the short time since joining. I am sorry Astute felt that way, but I for one never gave anyone here a label.
Unless it came from the trolls, the people I converse with would not stoop that low.

Now, Astute, somewhere along the path of your conversations you must have shared some personal info, and it was shared with the rest of the group. Trust me when I tell you that everyone here would never think of you in those terms. I hope you read this, and know that we would never want you to leave under these conditions. No one meant any harm, and Sanjoro, I can tell, just feels terrible.

Please don't leave over a misunderstanding. I hope you read the other posts here, and know that you are loved and will certainly be missed. When the post appeared that you were ill, my first thought was to wish you well and pray. It never crossed my mind to think of you in any other terms. In fact, I think it was a very thoughtful act, that it was shared you werent feeling well, so that prayers could be said.

I, being an elder of the group, do have wisdom of years. Please, as my Mom used to say "don't cut your nose to spite your face". In other words, don't let this minor conflict keep you from enjoying being here.

We will miss you, hope you read this and come back very soon. Be well, G-d willing.

Beve

[desi]

Ms. Beve, Your mom was soooo right on.

by the way.... Where is Sandi (Sanjoro)? Has she been around lately?

[desi]

Nevermind. I found her, thank God.

Hi Sandi!!!!!!!!!

[occaseshpr]

Sanjoro (Sandi) I just wanted to reiterate that it seems quite evident that you couldn't have had a clue that your (expansive!) effort to make a "directory" would have upset someone here. FLASH---FLASH---FLASH: This is NOT to dredge up anything!!!! Just wanted to reassure Sandi that not only did I appreciate her idea, but in fact, had thought about doing it myself!

Beve1, that old adage: "Don't cut your nose to spite your face" is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!!! It says SO much in such a few words.

[Sanjoro]

Hi, desi & OC & Beve! Thanks so much for asking about me, & being concerned. I greatly appreciate it!! I've been reading, but as you noticed, not posting lately. Never in a million years would I want what my fingers write to bother, hurt, or upset anyone. So, I've been letting them cool off a bit. I am a very sensitive & caring person, so this little "upset" has set me back a bit. Don't want to cause any more angst for anyone. Again, thanks so much for asking about me! It feels wonderful to be cared for like you've done.

juliemomof, I'm so glad you found your listing!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[SBTZMom]

((((((((((((((((Sandi))))))))))

[luvmy3kids]

Hi Sandi~

I sent you a PM.
Great to see you!!!

Kellee : )

[Beve1]

My Mom had wisdom, but ya know it doesnt come to light until they arent here anymore.

Sandi, I understand how you feel, because I am very sensitive too. I get hurt easily and if I hurt feelings I could just crawl in a hole. In this instance YOU DID NOTHING WRONG. It's just unfortunate that Astute took what happened so personally.

Let's hope she reads all these posts and returns to us. (((((Sandi))))

Love u guys...having so much fun reading and laughing. I have found a new hobby...hurrah!!

[sunlvr1821]

Sandi, I have never said how much I appreciate the directory you made for all of us. You sound like a wonderful, loving, and caring person, and since I tend to be kind of sensitive myself, I worry that you will let this bother you too much. What you did was a great thing, and it is so obvious that you never meant to hurt anyone! The people here know that, and look forward to reading your posts again! I am not trying to dredge up any negativity, so I hope no one will get after me!

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, Beve! Look for a PM.

Sandi

[Sanjoro]

Thanks to you, too, sunlvr1821. I truly appreciate all the love & support from you guys here. I'm glad my caring nature has shown through so you all know I never meant to cause trouble or harm to anyone. I want everyone here to be happy & fun-loving again!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[Beve1]

Sandi, Thanks for the PM... you are so sweet.

Now, hear this everyone...let's get on with the fun and laughs!! As an elder, I can make this proclamation.

:O)

[momtoboys]

I second that motion Beve1. Sandi, thanks for what you did. I wouldn't care if you wanted to list me as "Donna, married legal secretary with big butt; has high blood pressure and asthma." They are just short but true statements, not "labels". We all know we are a sum of many parts, but Sandi can't exactly write our life histories on an i.d. list that was only meant to help us out. Astute, I hope you reconsider leaving people who obviously care about you and never meant any harm. Nuff said.

[Beve1]

DITTO...MOMTOBOYS!!!

[bigfatstel]

You know, I had this candle party last night and I introduced my mom to my friend Kathy--they both have MS. I said, "Oh, you two should talk--mom, Kathy has MS too, and works with the National Office and could give you some good information." OMG, my mom got all bent out of shape and said she doesn't want "to be labelled as having MS." JEEZE, all my friends knows she does already, but she didn't want MS to define her. I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone. ARRGGHHHH!

As far as me, I want to be labelled "Bigfatstel, loudmouth, funny, sometimes crosses the line, big butt, has two dogs," please.

[TURTLELADY]

Sandi, glad you're back...missed you!!!!!! And if anyone is still suffering from angst read "crop pants" you'll pee in them before you're finished!

[bigfatstel]

If you need more laughs, read the Jessica Simpson thread! I almost soiled myself tying one of the entries!

[Sanjoro]

Bigfatstel, you really make me laugh!!! Keep up that self-deprecating attitude, along with your great sense of humor & honesty, & you'll reign supreme in life!! Love ya!!

Luv ya, too, momtoboys, beve, TURTLELADY, Juliemomof, desi, OC, SBTZMom, luvmy3kids, & everyone else who gave me support on other threads!!! You guys are the best! I'll check out those other threads for a good laugh, but will make sure I've gone to the bathroom first!! LOL!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[Curvigirl]

So happy to see you back, Sandi!

[Sanjoro]

Thanks so much Curvigirl!! Appreciate it!!

[meximamma]

Glad your back 2 Sandi! And when might I ask are you going to include me in the list????? :( (Mexi is feeling left out)

[bigfatstel]

Hi Sandi!

Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it. Wasn't part of the chat this past weekend, but posted on the "other one" to stop acting highschoolish and move on. I don't know you, but I know there was no harm intended, and I am opinionated, so there! Hell, in high school, I had my own column "of personal opinion" in our newspaper, and it's only gotten worse with age!

Put me in your directory, okay? I have found it helpful looking up the people who are being so nice to me--it's easier to kind of put a face with a name.

Here's my vitals--Big fat Stella is actually my HUGE cat--it's in honor of her. I am really Kinda Fat Joyce! I live in Wisconsin, have a husband and stepson. I am 36, animal rights whacko, have 2 German Shepherds, Klaus and Ava, four cats, the aforementioned Stel, Rasper, Toonces, and Peanut (who I just STOLE from a neglectful home!), and three koi ponds. The koi have names, but I won't bore you with that! I do pottery, watercolor, jewelry, knit, and have the sucky job of selling printing for my living.

[jbird0450]

Hi posters. I'm Jane, Long Island NY (relocated from Mass. last year). Age 42, married, one daughter age 3, 2 cats (messy little buggers but I love them). Got addicted to QVC from being home raising baby but now that I have access to the best shopping ever, I think I'm cured.

[Momof2]

Hi Jane, nice to meet you! Hope you have fun here. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Maryland 19 yrs. ago. We have great shopping here too, but I do enjoy QVC for convenience. I have a son, 26, a daughter 31, a cat and 2 golden retrievers. Do you pahk your cah in Harvard Yahd??? :) I do!

[jbird0450]

Yes, I do still pahk the cah. People here sometimes don't understand me but my accent isn't even that bad! My husband has a big NY accent and back in Mass., people used to ask if he was from the UK. I still watch QVC for fun and usually limit myself to one order per month. I learn about stuff then go out and search for it in the stores.

[Momof2]

I've seen some QVC items at Costco and Sam's for less $$$. I do love QVC for some skincare, makeup and casual clothes and Peterboro Baskets. There's always something to tempt me. Lately, I've been checking out ShopNBC... they have lovely jewelry... better than the Q. With you from Massachusetts and your husband from NY, how does the Red Sox/Yankees thing work out?? :)

[LadyBlue]

Hi Sandi,

My name is Andrea, I'm 52, female, married 31 years, no children, 6 parakeets, live in NJ.

[TURTLELADY]

Welcome oh, new ones, thanks for sharing!

[mesmerized]

Welcome, Jane and Andrea. Hope you have lots of fun here!

[Beve1]

Welcome Jane and Andrea...welcome to this family of fun and caring people. OH, and I forgot informative too!!

[momtoboys]

Welcome ladies - this is only my third week, but I was addicted to all this chatter after about two days. Enjoy!

[UPSlvsme]

I agree - it's very addictive! Welcome newbies - enjoy!

[desi]

Hey Jane and Andrea.... I can see you both have good taste already 'cause you joined this very classy board....well most of the time. We definitely do have fun though. Welcome aboard!!!

[jbird0450]

I haven't gotten into Shop NBC much. One of the hosts has this annoying way of inhaling into the microphone. I don't know her name but I think she has been around a long time. I think I remember her from the eighties, she has short hair? Anyway, my sister in law got the most beautiful necklace from Shop NBC - blue stones and beads. I never saw anything like it. Maybe I'll have to tune in...

As far as Red Sox vs. Yankees, my husband doesn't watch sports at all! But of course I root for the Red Sox all the way. That is until they are eliminated. If the yankees are in the world series, against any other team but the Red Sox, I'll go with the Yankees.

Momof2, what QVC items have you seen at Costco?

[Momof2]

I've seen Nesco Roasters, Rowenta irons & steamers and some decorative kitchen ceramic pieces.

[awesome1]

I just joined this board yesterday and here I am again this morning trying to catch up on all the previous posts. My name is Lauren, live in Central Mass., married 20 years, 2 kids - 16 (boy) and 10 (girl), one dog (Newfie pup) and one cat, work part time for a vet. Big Sox and Patriots fan (pup's name is Brady!) I pahk my cah in a wicked awesome Haahvaad yaad pahking spot (like you could really find one?)

[Beve1]

Welcome Awesome1...Lauren, and please pahk yourself here and have fun.

Beve

[yankee]

welcome awesome!!! we're glad you're here, and we hope you enjoy your time here as much as we do! look forward to your posts!

[Momof2]

Welcome, Awesome1! Nice to have you join us :) I also hail from Massachusetts. I have been living in Maryland for the last 20 yrs. but I still pahk my cah in Hahvaaad yahd! My son has NOMAR on his fantasy baseball team!!! I root for the Orioles and Red Sox. I've been married for 34 yrs (in June), a son, 26, a daughter, 31, 2 golden retrievers and 1 cat. We used to have parakeets, Larry Bird, and Rookie. I shop with QVC a lot, and recently, ShopNBC too. Somebody stop me!!!!!!!! It's wicked awesome to have you here. Look forward to chatting with you again. Leila

[majel]

Majel: real name Marie,age 53, married 33 years to the love of
my life Don, three grown sons, 2 adorable grandchildren, one dog
named Jake. I am a dental hygenist, but have owned and run my own
heating and ac business for 29 years, avid rapid fire shooter and
love ball room dancing...also we ultra light and motorcycle alot..
Built three homes to date and are on our fourth... love to shop qvc
when I have the time...

[TURTLELADY]

welcome majel! Hope you have time to join us from time to time....love all your extra curricular activities...better go to the thread "which are you".!

[TURTLELADY]

((((((((((Sanjoro)))))))))(Sandi) - Please come back! I know you "lurk" please start posting again! And, we need a new directory! I'm copying in a post from today

Post # 10 sophie 151.203.30.241 4.156.129.32 May 28th, 2004 07:13 AM
Last Lurking: May 28th, 2004 07:22 AM Edit Your Message!
thank you for the welcome. It seems the board has come a long way over the last few months. was wondering what happened that changed the whole feel of it?
seems to be a lot of nice people around now.


This is true....has improved a lot! We want you here! Please post...

[indy50]

SOME IDIOT OF A POSTER INSISTS THAT AH, ALPHA IS A FEMALE! FORGET THAT!
FURTHER, SAFETY EXPERTS SUGGEST THAT POSTERS DO NOT GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION ON LINE, INCLUDING NAMES, ADDRESSES, ETC ETC.

SO, JUST WHO ARE THE MENTALLY ILL, OH STUPID ONES WHO IGNORE SAFETY TIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOULDN'T OSAMA AND HIS CROWD LOVE ALL THE INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Crafty]

Guess it's my turn. My name is Michelle and I am from Massachusetts. I don't pahk my cah though..lol....I am from the western side of the state and we don't have the accent. I've been married for almost 14 years to my high school sweetheart and we have 1 son. Also have a big fat cat named Phoebe....who is a male..HA! We were told when we got the cat at 6 weeks old that it was a female. Imagine my surprise when I found a few weeks later these 2 little round thingies growing "under there"!

[indy50]

NAME: FATIMA OCCUPATION: CONCUBINE STATUS: CONCUBINE CHILDREN: TOO MANY TO COUNT!!!!!!!!!!!! HUSBAND: OSAMA --------VERY PROLIFIC! ANIMALS: TOO MANY CAMELS TO COUNT..................... EDUCATIONAL STATUS: WHAT EDUCATION???????????????????????????????????? FAVORITE FOODS: DATES, CAMEL MILK, GOAT MEAT.
WORRIES: DOES HE PREFER ANOTHER AH, WIFE OR CONCUBINE............! LOL!

[indy50]

NAME: MOESHE OCCUPATION: FIRST WIFE OF OSAMA-----CHILDREN: DOES IT MATTER? IF SO, WHY? ANIMALS: TOO MANY CAMELS. FOODS: DATES, FIGS, CAMEL MEAT, GOAT MEAT, ETC. LEVEL OF EDUCATION: BETTER THAN CONCUBINE. WORRIES: IS HE LOOKING FOR A MUCH YOUNGER WIFE---?

[Hellfire]

Alphie, they don't appreciate you here like we do.

Now come back and play with us.

*Gently leading Alpha out the door by the hand*

[indy50]

Guess it's my turn!

My name is Fatah. My occupation is Concubine. My status is that of a concubine. What I eat is the following: dates, bread, camel milk, goat meat. Where I live is in a building guarded by castrated males................... along with other members of the harem........................... My educational level is....... what does he want? My greatest worries: Is he as prolific as his brothers?Thanks for letting me tell you about me!

[indy50]

Are YOU one of THEM? In case you don't know what I mean, are YOU ONE OF THE CASTRATED GUARDS??????????? YOU are NOT SUPPOSED TO TOUCH ANY OF THE SHEIK'S HAREM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Didn't you say your name is HELLFIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you been smitten by ALLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[indy50]

Now, I'd like to share! My name is Miriam. My occupation is Concubine. But, then, I also have ANOTHER occupation-------besides being a concubine, that is-------I am a shepherdess. I am in charge of the goats and getting the goats' milk for the Sheik! I thank Allah that I don't have to milk the camels! I hate being spit on by those disgusting creatures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have too many children to count..........especially since the Sheik wed me when I was only a child...........In case you are wondering, I read well enough to be able to recite from the Koran on a daily basis! My favorite foods are dates, figs, flat bread, goat meat and camel meat..........My favorite animals are goats! My favorite goat is a black and white goat that I named Fatima! I hope I don't have to have her for supper any time soon...................

[indy50]

My name is Rashid. I am a camel driver by occupation. I pray five times a day to Allah. I am very educated. I have more children than I can count---------never mind, finacially support!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite animals are not camels.........no, don't mistake me, I do love them, lol----all the milk they give, how long they can go without water------but, oh how they spit!!!!!!!!!!!! That is why my various wives have the duty of milking them--------just like the wives take care of the goats, do the cooking, have the children!My favorite animals are the Sheik's race horses! Yes, besides being a camel driver, I also get to take care of the Sheik's horses! My favorite foods are flat breads, dates, salads, goat meat, camel meat and when I can get it, fresh lamb with mint sauce! My favorite hobby is watching the houris-------- for you who don't know what a houri is---------that is a dancing girl! Allah has told me that I will have many of them if I do the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hellfire]

Hi my name is Alpha.

I don't share personal information about myself, but most believe I'm a husband and wife team who post. The wife being the sane one.
The truth is that sometimes I do take my medication and I can post rationally.

As for my sex, I haven't discovered that for myself. So how can I answer any of you?

I was raised in a strict babtist home. My father was a preacher who often beat me because he thought I was gay. He didn't know what sex I was either. So I was punished if I acted to gurly or to guyie.
Just to be on the safe side.

I have trouble keeping my thoughts together as I am still confused by my childhood beatings and the visits by my 'Uncle'.

I'm working hard for the future when I can have a real conversation with a real person. Hell, Isn't that everyone's goal?

[indy50]

LOL, HELLFIRE!

Your work is cut out for you! What do you have to say to Allah? Don't you understand that Allah is stronger than you?

[indy50]

Hi, Sandi.........

My name is Mariam-Fatima. My occupation is that of Fourth Wife/Concubine to my husband, Ossama..........when I am not having more children than I can count, I milk the camels, the goats and the ewes. I make excellent ewes' cheese, goat cheese, and my camels' milk doesn't have any curds! I serve Ossama, the Sheik, his meals-------------and the food includes dates, figs, date-honey, flat breads, goat and camel meat, and, on major occacsions, lamb! The sheik enjoys his coffee and his cigars! I can even make a salad when we are in a camp where I can send one of the castrated males who guard the harem to obtain the salad ingredients!

I am educated enough that I can recite the prayers when I pray five times a day.............why should I want more education? My boys attend the Madrassah where they learn Koran and other subjects......... I teach my girls how to please their father and, of course, never to be alone with ANY male other than their father or brothers!

My husband's favorite activities are racing his camels and his horses, and, of course, watching the houris! For those of you who don't know what a houri is, a houri is a dancing girl and Allah promises the faithful (men, that is) that they will have them in Paradise! Please do not bother to ask what my favorite activities are: I have too many children, too many camels, ewes, and goats to milk, too much cheese to make, and, of course, I tend to the Sheik's meals myself!

I am worried that my husband will like another concubine and Fifth Wife better than me!

[Momof2]

Thought this thread should come back for the latest newbies.

[bigfatstel]

I agree--I found it helpful to put kind of a face with cybernames. Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnndi, please come back and update this. No one will beat you up over it. I got your back, and so does Momof2! C'mon!

[Grammieof4]

Just wanted to add my info to your directory. I have been married 40 years, have 4 grown children and 4 wonderful grandchildren. I live in SE Tennessee and am retired.

Thanks for doing this. I know it's a BIG job!

[Momof2]

Sandi, Stel's right. C'mon back!!

[bigfatstel]

Sandi, I don't remember if I sent you my bio! I am going to look. I need to be in it too.

[Lolly]

Hi, I also wanted to add my info. Mom of 2 grown boys, Grandma to one beautiful girl, Skylar. Married 37 years to a saint! Lives in Arizona--yes it's a dry heat but it is still HOT!!

[Cassi]

Hi Folks!:

This thread has been great to read. My info is:

Single mom of 3 - divorced for 7 years, live in CT for 12 years (a NY transplant)- have a grown daughter who lives in Boston who will be transferring with her job to CA, a son who currently goes to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and one at home, work in the marketing arena, have a dog, Tasha and a cat, Pixie.

[Baijen75]

Hey. This is so great what you have done. I am a newbie and everyone has been so nice welcoming me. I don't get to log on as much as I would like to, but everyone is great. Here is my information: Jennifer, happily divorced, 28, 1 daughter who just turned 6, 1 dog-wolfie, 1 bird-icy. I own a cleaning business and also sell vintage items on the side. Hope I wasn't to wordy-LOL.

[Beve1]

Welcome Cassi and Baijen...thanks for posting your info.

Hope you have lots of fun reading and posting as we all do. We love talking about QVC and the hosts.

Beve

[Denim&Co.]

I don't know why this thread had disappeared so long...

..oh yeah, Post #59.

[TURTLELADY]

Oh, yes, but look D&C how many people want the information added! What a wonderful full directory it would be!

[girl]

Hi.
how fun.

I am 33yr old 'girl'. NOt looking forward to maturing.. lol
I have three kids age 17, 16 and 13.
I also have a couple of other peoples kids that I raise age 5, 10 and 11. I am all about kids.
I am single. I date, but am not looking for a relationship.
I have a BS psychology, and a few other almost degree's in criminal justice and child and family studies.
I have worked as a preschool teacher, a teachers aid, a rape crisis counselor, a drug counselor aid, for a teen task force and a few other things.
I am now disabled from morbid obesity (400#)and the many problems associated with that. I have lumbar disc disease, diabeties..ect.
I am having a gastric bypass within a few months and hope to get back to work. And Back to a healthy moving life!
My biggest dream is to run a teen parent/pregnancy transitional living home, and of course raise my kids well thru adult hood.
I love cats and have many. We also have a bunny, rat, guinna pigs, and two dogs.
I am involved with girl scouts, it is a passion. I love camping.
I am very close to my sister. But have few others close to me.
I am addicted to this dysfunctional web site..LOL

Thanks for allowing me to contribute..

Loves

[Beve1]

Hi Girl...sorry to hear about your ill health. I don't mean to intrude, or tell anyone what to do, certainly. Please take this as just a suggestion. I only mean well.

There is a woman who posts on here, Gloriamund, who counsels in a different way about weight loss. I don't mean to suggest that you diet, or anything like that. I am only suggesting it because perhaps she can give you some insight. Please take this suggestion is the kindest of ways.

I used to be a WW group leader, and WW doesn't work for everyone.
I wish you much luck with the surgery and with your dream of opening that home for girls. It's certainly is a worthwhile dream.

Beve

[UPSlvsme]

Girl-

I am 5'2" and used to weigh 303 lbs. I am now a "normal" size but it is a daily battle. You sound like a wonderful person - just remember that whatever you weigh, you're a great, worthwhile human being.

I am so sorry that you are experiencing all those health problems.I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and hope that it all works for out for you. Please let us know what happens.

God Bless!
Deb

[TURTLELADY]

Thank you "girl" for posting! We're so glad to have you with us. You're quite a lady! Congratulations for all you do with children. I worked with kids for about 20 some years..now am disabled, too,with Crohn's disease. Have been enjoying your recipies....shared the ice cream one with a bunch of people. Wonder if it would work with mocha mix?

[bigfatstel]

Elsie, how are you? You have been quiet! No word from the doc yet, so I will be stopping by the office at noon today. I pity the fools!

Hope all is well!

Lil Tiny

[TURTLELADY]

Ah, you know me....was being mute for a while. However, always willing and watchful and ready to put in a remark or two if I feel it is warrented. Keep crap out of the sandbox. Wish Sandi would come back. I know she was busy this weekend but ---- the sandbox is clear and it would be great to have a new list. We have some great new people and I think she'd love some of these threads.

[bigfatstel]

I will email Sandi at home, okay? I am going to send her and her husband some orchid prints of mine too, and I have to let her know I haven't gone to the post office with them yet.

Are you sure you are okay Elsie? Not like you to be so quiet! Email me at home if you'd rather not talk here, okay? I am worried about you!

[Momof2]

Girl, hope your surgery goes well and you'll be enjoying excellent health soon! I'm 55, married 34 yrs. have a 26 yr.old son and a daughter, 31. I struggle everyday to stay in my size 16 clothes. I walk and do pilates daily so I can eat icecream... my guilty pleasure!! It's tough, when you love food (desserts) as much as I do. There's always a temptation. Some days my willpower is better than others... just do the best I can. We're all here to listen and support eachother. Look forward to hearing about your progress, Girl. You'll do great!

[girl]

(Beve1)

Hi Girl...sorry to hear about your ill health.... Please take this as just a suggestion. I only mean well. ....There is a woman who posts on here, Gloriamund, who counsels in a different way about weight loss. .......Please take this suggestion is the kindest of ways. .....I wish you much luck with the surgery and with your dream of opening that home for girls. It's certainly is a worthwhile dream.

(girl)

Thanks Beve1, I appreciate your suggestions and advice and would never take offenese. Your very kind. :)

(UPSlvsme)

I am 5'2" and used to weigh 303 lbs. I am now a "normal" size but it is a daily battle. You sound like a wonderful person - just remember that whatever you weigh, you're a great, worthwhile human being.

I am so sorry that you are experiencing all those health problems.I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and hope that it all works for out for you. Please let us know what happens.

(GIRL)

Wow, so many nice people around here, thanks so much. I didnt mean to complain about my health, Its jusy a big part of my life right now. I really appreciate your concern. thankx so much! :)


(TURTLELADY)

Thank you "girl" for posting! We're so glad to have you with us. You're quite a lady! Congratulations for all you do with children. I worked with kids for about 20 some years..now am disabled, too,with Crohn's disease. Have been enjoying your recipies....shared the ice cream one with a bunch of people. Wonder if it would work with mocha mix?

(girl)

And Thank YOU Turtlelady...you sound like a awesome person as well. Arent kids great! I dont know much about Crohns disease but I am gonna google on it, cuz I like to know things..I am glad you like the ice cream recipie... Any flavoring you can think of, you can ad. I do not drink coffee, but I see all kinds of products in the grocery store, I am sure you could figure it out! My kids favorite is adding chunked up peaches.


(Momof2)

Girl, hope your surgery goes well and you'll be enjoying excellent health soon!.....I struggle everyday to stay in my size 16 clothes. I walk and do pilates daily so I can eat icecream... my guilty pleasure!! ...just do the best I can. We're all here to listen and support eachother. Look forward to hearing about your progress, Girl. You'll do great!

(girl)

Thanks. I been struggling since I gained 200 pounds from age 15 to 17..and will continue even after my surgery, but I am happy to have your support.
Your very kind.

LOVES TO ALL

[Sanjoro]

Hi, Stel & Turtlelady,

Thanks for your desire to see me here again!! I appreciate it beyond words!! I'm currently out of town, but will be driving home tonight, & will then get back to BB activity. I'm using my friend's computer to check email today, & saw this thread & the newer posts. I've been so busy with yard work, then a 2-day garage sale, & then going away for a couple days. I have updated the data in my saved directory & just MIGHT post it here again, although I'm still a bit wary after what happened a month ago. Nice to know more people do want their info shared. I'll only add those who have published their info, indicating a desire to share it with all of us.

More later, when I am home & have some time - maybe even late tonight.

Thanks again, guys!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[TURTLELADY]

Hey Sandi, don't you fret about updating you now have a Big Fat Stel and a snapping turtle to cover your back, front and sides...glad all is well....good you got away after all your work...enjoy! Thanks for taking time to post!

[Beve1]

SAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNDIIIIIIIII....so happy to see you back!!! We have fixed the BB's...me and the doodle last weekend made some rules for not responding to the trolls.

You will be so proud of us...it has gone back to being fun and games.

So happy to see your smilin face again.

Beve

[bigfatstel]

Beve, mea culpa--I indirectly responded to a troll. You are right, they feed on it and get bigger and bigger and nastier and more psychotic. 30 lashes with a wet noodle (if I can dunk it in alfredo and eat it afterwards). Five Alive is right. I am going home now--please all line up for the lashing in 20 minutes, okay? I deserve it. Oh, can I have garlic bread with the wet lashing noodle too?

[bigfatstel]

Oh, and Sandi, we DO have your back. Nothing to worry about. And, there is nothing nastier than a snapping turtle, let me tell you!

[msbdoodle]

Sandi...we have been trying to stand strong. A whole bunch of us stuck together Saturday and it really seemed like it helped.

Please come back. We are all SAGS...old SAGs ...new SAGs and in between SAGs ............EVERYONE is welcome............


Thank you to all of my new BB friends...love doodle

[TURTLELADY]

bump

[TURTLELADY]

bumpity bumpity bump

[msbdoodle]

Someone should PM Sandi...doodle

[Beve1]

Joyce, 10 lashes with a wet noodle dipped in alfredo sauce. You are forgiven this time, but next time a wet noodle with no sauce.

I just read another post by Juliemomof...senseless, truly senseless.
Angry, spiteful, jealous, vindictive, and very sick. Person needs lots of intense therapy. That's why I refuse to word battle with that person. If I do, I lose. If I don't I win.

Joyce you are much too intelligent to fall in that person's trap.

Now back to reading more of your fun stories.

Beve

[msbdoodle]

Beve............I was bad ...doodle....

I sent Juliemomof a post.... you weren't here and I know I am a grownup and that is no excuse....plus I just told Steven(my other half) what a great person you are and I am so greatful to have met you...I really mean that.

I am really frustrated with these trolls.... I can usually handle it because it makes no sense to confront them....because that is exactly what they want.

However, I worked 25 hours in two days and was tired and sick of having to contend with them.....please dear God .... help them find another BB unless they can really learn from us and turn into more caring indiduals.....

Hey, Beve ---- how are you? Hope you both enjoy the Bonney Doon wine. your friend.............doodle

[bigfatstel]

Beve, I was VERY bad. But, in fairness to me, wishing me to die a slow painful death of cancer right now hit below the belt. I was mature and walked away from the computer and had dinner, and THEN posted. sorry............................................. ..........

But the good news is--15 minutes, and I should be the proud owner of a Louis Vuitton Murakami Papillon purse! Almost 300 bucks later..... If that damned ring came today, I would be busy admiring that and not bidding on ebay! : )

[msbdoodle]

bumping for sandi

[bigfatstel]

Bumping

[Sanjoro]

Hi all! I'm here. Thanks for bumping this thread while waiting for me!! I'm flattered!!

What do you think about me starting a new personal information thread, for people who REALLY want to share their personal info in a directory format? That way, I won't list anything on anyone that hasn't been properly offered for print & for all to see. There are some listings on the first directory I posted last month that probably shouldn't be there, & I don't want to go through that again. I would ask people to write EXACTLY what they want to see about themselves in a directory - nothing more, nothing less - on that new thread. What do you think? Please let me know - anyone who is at all interested in this subject.

Thanks!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[Beve1]

Sandy, welcome back!! So good to see your smiling face again.

I think you are so sweet to offer another personal directory again.
It's a great idea. Who ever wants to contribute to it, and list anything about themselves can do so.

I'll start:
Beve
60 yrs young
Married 40 years
Reside in the Finger Lakes region of New York State
One son, 36, developmentally disabled...but really good looking (proud mama)
Retired teacher, special education
Volunteer for the Literacy Program teaching adults to read.

[Sanjoro]

Thanks for your reply, Beve! I think maybe we should start a brand new thread for this, don't you, since this one is sooooo long already??? I have noted your info, so if you don't want to repeat it on the new thread you don't have to for my sake. Thanks for your willingness to get the ball rolling!! I'll wait just a bit to see what other comments I get on this thread, where I first brought up the subject of the new thread. Hope I'm not being utterly foolish to even think of attempting this type of project again!!!!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[Beve1]

Doodle, you are such a sweetie. We will win, you will see. No matter what we say to those nasty's, whether good or bad, it won't help. So, for the time being, ignoring is the way to go.

Anyway, so happy to hear about your engagement. I wish you much happiness....from your friend, Beve

Sandi, I think you are wonderful to want to start another directory.
We have so many new people here, and "oldies" they may want to contribute to it.

I feel so lucky to have found this BB's to talk to such caring, loving people, and to have found new friends.

With love,
Beve
PS...I am up at this hour because our central air is on the fritz and not a breeze to be found. Hopefully, we can get it fixed real soon.
My poor puppy is suffering too.

[indy50]

Does anyone here have any suggestions for a fourth wife/concubine of a SHEIK concerning feeding numerous children? Really, a diet of dates, camel milk, ewes' milk, dates, goat meat, camel meat, etc really isn't very healthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigfatstel]

Beve, of course I am worried about you, but how is your puppy handling the heat? What kind of puppy? : ) I LOVE LOVE LOVE puppies!

[Beve1]

Joyce it was a rough night here. The temp was about 80, and the puppy was really have a hard time. During the early morning hours, it finally cooled off, and we all got to sleep. We have someone coming tomorrow to see what is wrong with the air unit.

We have a three year old Coton de Tulear (pronounced too lee ar).
If you go to search, many websites will come up with pictures. IzzyLou, male, is all white except for one ear that is gray and champagne. He weighs 13 pounds and is a foot high. He is our baby, our second little boy.

I know that you have "big boys" and I know how they can be the love in your life.

Thanks for asking about us, appreciate it.

[Momof2]

Beve, hope your a/c is working and you and your pup are cool and comfy :)

[Beve1]

Leila, thanks for asking. The AC isnt working yet, but the temp really dropped overnight and it's chilly. Got lucky so far. Fix-it people are coming tomorrow, and hopefully it will be okay before it gets hot again.

The weather is perfect for sleeping :o)

[msbdoodle]

Hi beve and leila and sandi.....

Beve - sure hope you get your air fixed soon ...I'm sure you are glad it cooled off. I looked up your puppy...what a beautiful - huggable puppy..I want one too.

Sandi - I think it would be wonderful to have the personal directory.

msbdoodle (doodle) Louise, 56, mom of 2 boys & one wonderful stepson,
Fiance - Steven engaged 1998 in Paris at the top of the eiffel tower,
Asked me this Sunday if I still wanted to marry him he would take me to Aruba,
Reside in Orange Park, Fl (near Jacksonville)
Two grandchildren - Kyle 7 & Morgan Rae (two months),
Work for Publix Supermarkets for 17 yrs.

Sandi..........you can condense that down anyway you want...doodle

[Beve1]

Louise, how romantic...in Paris. WOW...like a movie.

I am so glad it cooled off here. Actually, it really did cool off big time. It's chilly here, enough to wear a jacket. From 80 last night down to the 60's today.

What a beautiful family you have...and grandchildren, that's so neat.

I wish you much happiness with your upcoming marriage.

Your friend,
Beve

[msbdoodle]

thanks beve. It's a big step for me. I know that sounds silly - he is a wonderful person - supports me, loves me and never yells at me.
I just don't ever want to go through another divorce. the doodle

[Beve1]

I can imagine that it is a big step, and certainly not silly. If he is good to you, he's a keeper, for sure. To me, respect is the most important factor in having a good relationship.

[Momof2]

That is so romantic!! All the best with your upcoming wedding!

[msbdoodle]

Thanks, Momof2 ......guess I will have to go shopping for a new dress.;)

[Momof2]

That sounds like fun! Would love to hear what you decide to wear. Good luck :)

[TURTLELADY]

Doodle, how beautiful - best wishes! It all sounds so exciting...what music is playing in the background...I hear a lot of strings!
Bev - How is your weather today. Hope you and your family (including 4 legged) are staying comfortable.

[Beve1]

Turtlelady, Thank G-d the weather is really cool. Hubby and I are sitting here waiting for the AC repair person, and as usual, they are late.

Frustation.... oy.

Thanks for caring.

[bigfatstel]

Doodle, I had to read your post twice-you don't give me the image of a Louise! : ) I thought you'd be a Julie, Michelle, maybe an Angie! You'll do fine in this marriage--you gave it time, and you know how sucky divorces are, so you will do what it takes to make it work! I have all the confidence in the world in you!

Beve--IzzyLou sounds soooo cool! Since he is three, has he grown out of the naughty puppy antics? Klaus did at 2--changed and did a 180. I am praying Ava does too--her birthday is August 18.

Have you ever had a big dog? I have always had big ones, but I have a thought process that I might get a smaller one down the road. I have been checking out Boston Terriers lately, but Pat said if I add one more animal to our zoo, he's gone. Well, he said that, and then the VERY NEXT DAY, I stole that neglected cat and came home with her. I promised him it was temporary until I found her a new home, but I never had the intention to give her up, and he knew it. I think the dog would put him over the edge!

But a smaller dog is easier in some respects, and I am constantly worried Klaus and Ava are going to accidentally hurt someone and we will get sued. What do you think of having a tiny one?

[Beve1]

Joyce, IzzyLou has a wonderful personality. He sort of outgrew his puppy antics, except when we leave the house, he throws just my bed pillows on the floor. Not hubby's, just mine. He is trying to tell me something, ya think? LOL.

He is easy to control, because of his size. However, he thinks he is a big dog, actually he thinks he's human. I'll tell you, no matter how big or small, they bring so much joy and love. I never had a pet before IzzyLou, and didn't realize how much I could love a doggie.

[bigfatstel]

How funny about YOUR pillows! Ava only wrecks MY stuff, won't touch Pat's. I think they love US the most, and miss us, so they find something that smells like US, and take out their loneliness on it!

My cat Rasper used to pee only on MY pillow--how nasty is that?! He'd do it when I was in the shower, and the vet said he obviously missed me, so I started taking him in the bathroom with me. Thank God he outgrew that little hang-up!

[Celestia]

I have a 90lb English bulldog that thinks he's a toy poodle. He's so prissy! And actually very graceful for his size. He doesn't understand why he can't sit in your lap 24/7. He's so sweet and gentle and would never hurt a fly. (but if he steps on your foot you think you're going to die!) He's not fat... just very barrel chested and thick. He's red brindle and looks like like he has tiger stripes.

And as Beve1 knows... I too have an IzzyLou. A female English bulldog about 45 lbs. but really very petite for a bully. Half the size of Nigel but she's such a tomboy/klutz. She's all white with a couple of little brindle patches. They make quite a pair.

Bulldogs are the sweetest and most intelligent breed of dog I've ever owned. Their life expectancy is only 8 to 10 years... but I don't think I'll ever own another breed.

Love my babies.

-C (love it when you guys talk about dogs :o) )

[Beve1]

I loves talking about our babies (doggies)...Celestia how did you arrive at the name IzzyLou?

Joyce, they do miss US, the most. They are more attached to us. Izzy doesn't bark as much when hubby leaves, but when I go out, he goes nuts.

He follows me around the house, and if the front door is open, and he is looking out, every now and then he will come looking for me. Too funny.

They are all such wonderful personalities, and don't just love em up.

It's interesting to know about your babies, Celestia. I learned something new about that breed. I do know that German Shepherd doggies are also extremely intelligent, and very loyal.

[Celestia]

Beve1

Her registered name is "Divalicious Isabella". We call her Izzy for short but she's always been my "IzzyLouHoo!"

[bigfatstel]

Celestia--I LOVE BULLIES! I really wanted one when I was looking for a playmate for Klaus. I went to dog shows, and found a breeder, but then Ava fell in my lap. My husband likes them too. Brindle is my favorite--I can imagine red brindle would be stunning! Do you have a picture you could email me of your pups? I'd love to see them. I can PM you with my home email.

Beve, my pups are damned near genius-level, in my book. So bright and Klaus is the most loyal pup ever. He'd give his life for me. Ava, on the other hand, acts like I abuse her and always tries to run off with new people when we go out on walks.

Aren't they all just the greatest?????

[Celestia]

I would love to share puppy pics. Send me your email addresses and when I get home tonight I'll send pics. You'll regret it I promise! I have a zillion! When I'm constantly taking pictures of the dogs with my digital... my 17 year old daughter will say "hey mom! I'm over here... remember me... your human daughter?!"

[Beve1]

Our IzzyLou is named for hubby's grandfather who was Isidore, and a favorite uncle of his, named Louis (Louie). My hubby's aunt said Pop would have loved to know we named a puppy after him.

Yep, they sure are the greatest. Im always kissing Izzy and playing with him like he was a baby. Nuts, uh?

[Celestia]

aww Beve1 that's so sweet!

My sister had a bassett hound and a sheepdog she named after our parents back in the 80's. Hollis and Elizabeth

Nigel's middle name is my father's... "Nigel Wellington"

ha!

[Beve1]

I think it's great that they have names after loved ones.

Im going to take Izzy out now, time to do his "thing" :o)

[bigfatstel]

Okay, time for a chuckle.

My Klaus is Actually Jagermeister Klaus Vom Flusstal. My ex always wanted to name his shepherd after KLAUS MEINE, the lead singer if the heavy metal band, the Scorpions! And, Klaus's litter was assigned the letter "J" from the AKC, so his show name has to start with a "J". The only German-sounding J name I could think of was JAGERMEISTER!

And, Ava? Well, I wanted a boy German shepherd, and I was going to name him Kaiser. My dog trainer said, "Jesus, why don't you just get one and name it Adolph while you are at it???" and I burst out laughing and said that would be inappropriate, but his girlfriend's name was Ava Braun, so if I got a female, I'd name her Ava. It is NOT after Ava Braun--it just triggered the name in my head and it stuck.

So Ava is Ava Marie Von Turner. Every girl should have the middle name of Marie, and Vom Turner is after her foser mom, Deb Turner.

[SBTZMom]

Adolf Hitler's girlfriend/wifes' name was Eva, not Ava...so your doggy is safe from any stereotypes and complexes :)

[bigfatstel]

OH GOOD! Thanks for the clarification! Let's say she is named after Ava Gardner then, okay? HAHAHAHAH!

[Celestia]

Stel... if I copies your email address correctly, you should have puppy pics!

Feel free to reciprocate!

-C

[Momof2]

for the newbies.

[indy50]

name: Fatima occupation: 33rd wife/concubine to Usama: numbers of children........ I don't know............ he married me when I was barely 10...............what I do: I am very good with making camel milk cheese, having children that my husband can't afford to feed, and, being illiterate..................!

[msbdoodle]

It is soooo good to see the directory again...........thank you alpha

[Ghost]

Hey alpha, thanks for updating the directory, your a hoot!

[doggylover]

Bigfatstel,
Did I just read that you named a cat after Adolph Hitler's girlfriend? I'm sorry, but that is just plain unsympathetic. For those who endured so much during WWII and after, and you playfully use his girlfriend's name as your dog's name...what a remembrance...what a legacy...what a tragedy that you take the whole Hitler thing so lightly. I'd be ashamed. Let's stand up against this!

[indy50]

Hi, Doodle and Ghost!

You are welcome!!!!!! lolololol!

[bigfatstel]

Jesus H. Christ, Doggy...get your shiznit together. No, it is MY DOG! And her name is AVA, not EVA. EVA BRAUN was Hitler's girlfriend. So, find some other lame-ass thing to nit-pick me on.

My cat's names are Rasper, Toonces, Big Fat Stella, and Peanut. Oh my GOD, I am sooooo mean! I named my cat after a cat from Saturday Night Live who always drove the car off a cliff and killed the family! Call the ASPCA and report me! Ohhh, I mock Stella's weight--report me! Ohhhhhh, Rasper, he was named for having a raspy meow when I RESCUED him--oooohhhhh, how mean to mock a tiny kitten who was left for dead????? And Peanut--she was already named by the people I STOLE HER FROM because they were starving her. OOHHHHHH, report me for stealing! Thou shall not steal!!! OHHHHHHHHH!

[amused2]

YES, LET'S STAND UP AGAINST DOGGY'S SENSELESS TORTURE OF THIS BB WITH HIS CRAPPY NONSENSE!!!!!!!!

[bigfatstel]

BTW, my family is very involved with WWII vets and are founding members of the America's Freedom Center, which is going to be a HUGE museum for veterans in Milwaukee. I personally have donated many pieces of artwork for their auctions to raise money for it. My son and husband went to the WWII Memorial dedication in Washington DC, so take your stupid comment and ram it up your a$$.

Find something of value to do with your life.

[msbdoodle]

Want sandi to know that we think of her an miss her.....doodle

[indy50]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Let's do give the poor doggie a bone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sanjoro]

Hey, Doodle, thanks for that post about me! I greatly appreciate your sentiment!! I've had time lately to do a bit of BB reading, & have found things to be soooooo very strange, weird, & otherwise bizarre that I just don't know if I have it in me to even read it much any more. The fighting that has occurred is just plain ridiculous, as well as all the accusations, backstabbings, foul language & cursing, nasty comments about hoping some people die of cancer, & on & on it goes. You gals who have hung in there & stuck with the BB are very strong, very determined, & very courageous to deal with all the sh*t that has gone on in the past couple weeks. As for me, I think I'd rather stick my nose in a good book & concentrate on that rather than risk being attacked in a public forum like this.

I appreciate the personal emails, & the PMs that some of you have so kindly sent me. That's the type of communication I really like, so feel free to keep that up for as long as you wish! I'll always reply.

Take care, all!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[bigfatstel]

Sandi, I am serious, I will send you that Kinkaide painting instead of my print! : ) HAHAHA! Miss you!

[TURTLELADY]

((((((((((((((((((((((S A N D I)))))))))))))))))))))))))!

I'm so glad to see you! Please know how much we care for you....keep sticking around...some days things feel better - like part of today. We miss you so much! Thanks for saying "hi".

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, TURTLELADY (Elsie), for that cyber hug! I felt it!! What a great feeling to know that you gals miss me when I'm absent for a period of time. Thanks again for all your kind words & your caring!! You are the best cyber pals anywhere!!

Stel, the whole idea was that we love orchids, & anything "orchid" in theme. Don't need to send a Kincaid! Just love the orchids!!

Sanjoro (Sandi)

[karenh]

Hey, San, I think Stel is trying to unload that Kincaid on you. DON'T LET HER DO IT, I TELL YOU!! lololol

[msbdoodle]

Sandi...what a great thing it is to see you here!!!!
Think of you fondly everytime I read the directory.
It is nice to try and keep names straight in my head....and with so many people (and that is a good thing) you know how hard that can be.

It it really only two months that we have been going through all of this....or meeting like this or however it should be described??
I sure have met some nice people here with some very interesting things to say to each other.

I hope you can join everyone often......love doodle

[Sanjoro]

Hi, Karen! Nice to "see" you here tonight! Thanks for the email earlier this evening. Nice to get caught up on news & doings.

We don't have any Kincaids, but it's the orchids that we truly love, & can't wait to see Stel's orchid print!

Have fun on the BB tonight! Later!

San

P.S. Hi again, Doodle! Thanks once again for your kind sentiments. I appreciate them greatly!! Thanks for sending the PM, too. Love getting them, & also emails. Keep up the great work! I'm glad you still appreciate & use that directory I compiled way back when. There are so many new names I see online now when I check the BB. Hope you "regulars" are getting their info for your own use & remembrance. It really helps to be able to keep everyone straight in one's head!

Take care, Louise!

Sandi

[TURTLELADY]

Oh, we've been very busy trying to get as much information as we can. The directory is still our best reference, thanks to you!

[Momof2]

Sandi, great to have you back. Hope you stick around.

[Sanjoro]

Thanks, Elsie & Leila!!! Great to hear from you, too! I'll be around for a while, in & out of the BB, so you'll no doubt see me here & there.

Sandi

[B.R.]

Happened to find this post and thought it was great!

BR™ - 39 yrs old, Northern New Jersey, Divorced 8 years or is it 9 now??, 11 yr old son, 2 dogs; German Shep - Hailey and Dobbie - Chloe. Addicted to lipstick, thinks Lisa R's make-up is the BEST!!