GirlsGetGoing - Location check. Where are you?

Carmen

01-26-2006, 10:14 PM

I've lived in east central Minnesota my whole life. I grew up in a small town, attended college in a big city, spent my 20's-40's in the state's largest city, Minneapolis, and now I live in a community of 20,000. I love the dramatic change of seasons in this part of the country. My favorite months are the summer ones, but I manage to find enjoyment in certain aspects of my environment nearly all times of the year.

DayDreamer

01-26-2006, 10:53 PM

I about 40 minutes northwest of Nashville, TN. I was born and raised in Alabama. Marrying a career Army officer, we lived in Georgia, Germany, Virginia, Kentucky, Kansas, Alabama, Korea, and Tennessee.

It's nice to settle down and put down some roots, but I wish it was closer to the beach! :)

Sib2of11

01-27-2006, 07:20 AM

Rhode Island here. Even though RI appears dwarfed by it's neighbor states, it's a beautiful place to live.

momofwmubuffettfan

01-27-2006, 08:54 AM

I'm in Michigan. If you look at your right palm...making your hand look like a mitten....I live at the cross-hairs from your index finger (going down) and bottom of your thumb (going left). This is referred to as the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. If you travel north, over the Mackinaw Bridge, you cross into the Upper Peninsula or UP as it's referred to here. Which makes you a Yooper. Since we live below the bridge, we're referred to as trolls. Such as life and lore in the state of Michigan.
I was born in Ohio...lived 18 years of my Adult life in Indiana.

Melody

01-27-2006, 10:42 AM

Poppie

01-27-2006, 01:32 PM

:) I was born in southeast New Mexico, and lived there until my dh got transferred to southTexas in 1992. We then moved to west Texas in 1995 and have been here ever since. I hope I don't have to ever move again, but you never knowl. Poppie

Kate

01-27-2006, 09:48 PM

I was born in, and spent most of my childhood (through college) in Oklahoma. My heart will always be there. I have lived in the northeast area of Kansas most of my married life (with temporary 6 mth-2 year excursions to other places).

Where in OK? I lived in OKC/Edmond for about 2 years and graduated from UCO. Are you a Boomer Sooner's fan?

Kate

01-27-2006, 09:49 PM

QuiltAngel

01-27-2006, 10:05 PM

I live in north central Iowa. Not too far south of MInnesota. I was born and raised in Nebraska. I have also lived in Indiana and North Dakota. My husband is a Pastor, hence the moves.

clogaholic

01-28-2006, 01:11 PM

I was born in a small town near Pittsburg Pennsylvania. My family moved to southeast Texas when I was a small child ( mom was from here ). I've lived in the area since except for a couple of years when my DH was in the army. I wasn't born here but am a proud Texan!!

pednurse

01-28-2006, 11:06 PM

I'm currently in Lafayette, Indiana.....home of Purdue University (Go Boilers!). I previously lived in Oregon (near Portland) for 5 1/2 years.

txgurl

01-28-2006, 11:14 PM

I am in North Texas, lived here since 1980, when DH retired from Air Force he got a job in this area.

I was born in Houston, Tx and lived most of my early years in Beaumont, Tx, then later moved to Lafayette, La. where I met my DH.

piper_creek

01-29-2006, 12:36 AM

I live just outside of Louisville, Ky. Born and raised.

Marian Paroo

01-29-2006, 03:57 AM

Tel Aviv.

I'll stick that in my profile when I fill it in.

Aussie Friend

01-29-2006, 04:08 AM

I was born in Penrith Sydney and grew up in Fairfield. I now live in Canowindra which is in the central west area of New South wales.

blondgrl

01-29-2006, 07:13 AM

I grew up in Bristol, Tennessee home of the Bristol Motor Speedway. I now live across the Virginia state line in a small town called Abingdon!

Votelady

01-29-2006, 07:54 PM

Ohio.

djortega

01-30-2006, 02:24 PM

:D i live in sunny southern california

wingriderprincess

01-30-2006, 02:36 PM

I'm from the "show me state", Missouri!

I say, "show me" some place warmer for our retirement years :)

I'm headed to Jacksboro, Tennessee in April girls, so wave at all the Goldwings you see on the road. It might be me!

:bicycle:

juliesworld

01-30-2006, 02:36 PM

I am 35 and have lived in Minnesota my whole life. I really like it here and would not want to live anywhere else.

I would like to visit somewhere else though. I need a vacation! ;)

Julie

Canadian Girl

01-30-2006, 08:11 PM

I live in Canada, in "La Belle Province" of Quebec. However, I'm at the extreme South-West of the province, right on the Ontario border. I was born and raised on the Ontario side, in a small town, 30 miles from Ottawa, Canada's capital city. While Ontario is mostly english, our town and surrounding towns are all french.

I love my area for several reasons. For one thing, I don't know of any other place where you can walk from one city/one province to another within 15 walks: it's just a matter of crossing one of the bridges. I live in one province and work in the other... and so does my husband.

I also love the scenery: we have a beautiful river, a whole greenbelt of trees, mountains that are just a few minutes from our place. And the fauna to match the flora.

We also have the longest natural skating rink in the world: the Rideau Canal Skateway!!! Unfortunately, this winter has been so mild that it's not much of a skating rink right now :(

Did I say I love my little neck of the world? :D

handywoman

01-30-2006, 08:47 PM

Born in Texas and now live in Virginia - family still in Texas.

gemsab

01-30-2006, 10:07 PM

IamCricket

01-30-2006, 10:37 PM

I'm in SW Virginia

spasmo

01-30-2006, 11:28 PM

I live in Texas, y'all... right outside of Austin in Cedar Creek (which is near Bastrop). My family moved from the Chigago area to Texas when I was two. With the exception of living in Belgium for two years (when I was ten) I have been in Texas ever since...

tanner413

01-31-2006, 01:08 PM

Sterling Heights, Michigan. I have lived here my whole life.

jones74

01-31-2006, 03:08 PM

I was born in Utah and then moved to Wyoming. I was there for for 22 years. My dh works for a big gold mining company so now for the last 10 years we have been moving around in Nevada. We have been in North East Nevada now for 6 years.

Carla

charliemae

01-31-2006, 05:30 PM

Born and raised in Rhode Island. We have the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, which is probably a 20-25 minute drive from here. Since I'm pretty much in the middle of the state, I can get to any point within a half hour. We are below, as well as to the west of Massachusetts, and to the east of Connecticut. Most people mistakenly believe that we're part of New York

danigirl

01-31-2006, 06:13 PM

I am 45 minutes from Philadelphia. Lived in PA all my life!

ertech05

02-02-2006, 01:53 PM

I was born in Freeport Tx and and grew up in San Antonio..Moved to a small town south of Houston called Alvin when my dad was transfered..
In 1997 I met and married my husband and in 1998 we moved to Missouri..We were in Mo on vacation and my hubby was offered a job so we wanted a change and were back 10 days later..
I am proud to be a native Texan and do miss living close to all my family..
We try to get back to visit a couple times a year..
Now we live in a small town south of Springfield, Missouri and really love..In fact I am right between Springfield and Branson...
Beautiful weather- even the snow...LOL...

chiney

02-02-2006, 04:34 PM

I live in Oshawa, Ontario - home of General Motors! Born in Hamilton, grew up in Montreal, early married life in Nova Scotia, back to Ontar-ar-ar-i-o....

Charger

02-02-2006, 05:57 PM

I am happy to be in Texas! Though I miss the Florida beaches where I was born and raised :( ....moved to Oklahoma as a bride and stayed there for 18 years. (love those Sooners!) Hubby's oil patch career brought us to Texas, then took us overseas (Singapore) for a few years. Been back in Texas (two different cities) since 1999.

Bobbysredhead

02-03-2006, 12:02 AM

Philadelphia, PA born and raised!!!!

gemsab

02-03-2006, 08:57 AM

Philadelphia, PA born and raised!!!!

Hey, Theresa, my son lives in Ardmore, works in center city Philly and went to St. Joe's University. We love to visit him!

Emily

Peachy

02-03-2006, 09:47 AM

I'm in Buckinghamshire, England. I haven't always lived here as my husband is in the military. We've lived in Scotland, Italy and Belgium as well as many places in England.

Ginger Coots

02-05-2006, 01:00 PM

Hello from Northern British Columbia....Born and raised in the north, cant imagine being anywhere else.......Hello all fellow canucks and to all the ladies around the world gathering here to share!

SouthDakotaSherry

02-05-2006, 01:17 PM

The beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, 20 minutes from Mt. Rushmore.

My dad was military, so I was born in Memphis, TN, moved to Florida, Indiana, Virginia, and North Carolina. I have been here since 1973, so this is home.

Parrothead

02-05-2006, 08:42 PM

Kennebunk Maine, located between Portland and the Maine/New Hampshire border. I've lived here my whole life. My kids, Mom, Grandparents, Great Grandparents and I all graduated from Kennebunk High School, just to give you an idea how long my family has been here! Actually goes back to the beginning of time almost.

MalteseJane

02-06-2006, 03:31 PM

I am originally from France. Through my husband's work we have lived in Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Libya. Since 1978 we live in Houston, Texas. I love it here but get tired of the humidity. We plan to move to Arizona in about 3 years. Our daughter is living there.

ertech05

02-06-2006, 04:15 PM

Mary Lou and Jane:
You both have lived in places that I would love to visit....
Thanks for sharing....

vegasmarji

02-07-2006, 01:54 AM

:) I currently live in Las Vegas, NV, some people think it's really great to live here but it's getting so crowded, everyone is moving here. We hope to be able to move to OR in about 10 yrs or sooner. My husband is orginally from MI, we met when I was living in San Diego, where I was born and raised. We moved to MI for about 8 yrs, we lived in the southwest corner of MI, near Indiana, where a lot of my relatives live. I just loved it there, but he was tired of the snow, having lived there his entire life. We ended up back this way to take care of my elderly parents, they are both gone now I just lost my Dad in August and my Mom passed away about 10 yrs ago. Our kids are grown, I had them when I was very young, which I am really happy I did because we are young grand parents, and having fun with the grands. When we can-- my husband is an RN and works for the State of NV I'm also a nurse but hurt my back lifting a patient years ago so I'm not working right now, but hope to find something I can do soon.
That's about it just living day to day and tonight is our Friday, I'm so happy about that, he is off Tues and Weds, and he works the night shift so I'm alone all night and just do things on the computer until I can't sit in the chair anymore. Play online games and belong to a forum for making psp's for my blog, although i haven't learned any yet, but have a lot of friends over in the UK, it's really fun doing a blog every night and I also play texas hold em online trying to win is always a challenge, but I come in second and first sometimes which is when you win money for that.

Well better get moving just wantd to say "HI".. ~M~ :)

countrygirl

02-08-2006, 02:04 PM

I was born in Arkansas, but I now live in Maryland on the beach. I have lived in Misouri and Germany. I must say though the most beautiful sky's around are in Texas!! I love that state!! :)

lynnk

02-08-2006, 02:58 PM

2YOUNG4THIS

02-09-2006, 09:27 AM

KimberlyKub

02-09-2006, 11:49 AM

Let's see I was born In Phoenix, AZ, moved back here when I was four or five, back here is Western NY State. Buffalo is the big city nearest our town, been here ever since. We'd love to move away from the snow, even mild winters are more than we like, but it isn't meant to be so far. We will travel and winter in the warmth when we retire. That will do.

kidzrme

02-09-2006, 12:39 PM

I am in West central Minnesota. I can relate to your post Carmen. I too love the change of seasons. It is so pretty here. It is snowing now, and so pretty.

buttercup

02-09-2006, 01:56 PM

I'm in Chula Vista. CA, about 5 miles south of San Diego. I grew up here and have always been here except for a 5 year stay in Washington when Price Club and Costco merged and I was working down here for Price Club. We decided it would be an adventure so we moved to Issaquah where the Costco home office is. I loved it there, so many beautiful trees and a little bit of snow. My DH works outside and he got awfully tired of the rain so he got his old job back in Chula Vista in 1999 and we returned. I still miss my friends in WA but almost all of both our families live here so I'm glad to be back.
P.S. It's 80 degrees today. :D

Tennile

02-10-2006, 05:59 PM

Hi i am in OHIO...weather is awful and cold!! Can't wait for summer!!

bamaconfused

02-10-2006, 07:16 PM

O<K< Here it goes,,,,I live in Mississippi,,,I have lived here ever since I was 12,,,my how time goes by,,,My home is just like the song,,,"Sweet Home Alabama" hence my name........Alabama is where I was born & raised

shoppergirl

02-11-2006, 07:26 PM

Central Indiana about 25 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Born and raised here.

lesliesnini

02-12-2006, 10:37 PM

I grew up in northern California, in the heart of the Redwoods. Married a military man and moved a bit with him. His last station was in Missouri. After his military duty, DH became a pastor and was given a church in Iowa. We've been here nearly 5 years, the longest we've been anywhere!

dreamchaser

02-12-2006, 10:56 PM

I'm in Southeast TX. I'm from Tennessee but when I married my present husband we have lived in England, California, Arizona, and now Texas. :)

Debbie

dreamchaser

02-12-2006, 11:00 PM

I have a question for all of you who live in California. How in the world do you afford to buy a house out there?! :eek: I've been watching flip this house and I can not believe the cost of housing!

Debbie[COLOR=Teal]

buttercup

02-13-2006, 07:47 PM

Debbie - I couldn't afford to buy the house I live in now. When we moved back here from Washington (2000) we had made money on the house we sold there as their prices were rising. The prices were just starting to go up some here so we were able to buy a nice older (1978) two-story house in a good neighborhood. We put down all the profit from the WA house so our payment wasn't too bad.
I don't understand how people are making their huge payments on all the new housing that has gone up in this area. I think a lot of them are defaulting. We were both working with good paying jobs and not a huge amount of debt and we still had to watch the budget. I don't know where all these people are working to be able to afford the house, the SUV, the motorhome, the motorcycles, the boat. It is unbelievable how many toys people have around here.
But then we put money into retirement and maybe they have no savings. I don't know but we are happy where we are.

dreamchaser

02-13-2006, 09:21 PM

Buttercup, my guess after thinking about it is perhaps they believe they will make enough on their home when they have to sell to pay up there will be enough left over to start again somewhere else! It would scare me to have so much hanging over my head all the time! Guess that is why many are leavig the Calif area and going to other places such as Vegas and AZ. Just my guess. My friend down the street told me tonight her parents are selling their home out there and moving here to TX.

Jennieb67

02-13-2006, 10:37 PM

Hi all! I am in Northern Illinois, about half an hour from teh Wisconsin border but a hop skip and a jump west of Chicago.

showme girl

02-13-2006, 10:47 PM

I'm in central TX. Originally from MO, hence the screenname.

Beachgirl

02-13-2006, 11:46 PM

:cool: I was born in Tennessee, then at 1 my family moved back to Michigan, I stayed there for 26 years. Then it was off to Seattle, where I stayed for 5 years, and now I'm living in San Diego - for 15 years.

I love the weather, it's February and we're having 80 degree days!!! :cool: Hate the financial struggle :mad:

It may be time to move on but I have no idea where to go where the weathers great, it doesn't cost as much to live, and I can find work.

Any ideas???

LoveRainbows

02-14-2006, 07:41 AM

Born and raised in Ill. but spent 4 yrs. of my young life in Ala. Didn't like it much cause I was a city girl. :grin:

Hope

02-14-2006, 08:16 AM

I was born and reared in Ohio. Then, I got married and have lived in Illinois, Michigan, south Jersey, North Carolina, and two different regions of Florida. I love Florida even though we are having a cold snap today. What I don't love are the hurricanes.
If they continue, I might be willing to leave my beloved Florida.
I have lived through Andrew, and then three other hurricanes during a six week period. Enough is enough. When there is no hurricane and the sun is shining by the gorgeous white sand beaches, I fall in love with Florida all over again.

BBShopMom

02-14-2006, 09:17 AM

I'm in Central Ohio (Go Buckeyes!). Currently in the columbus suburb Worthington. Was born in Columbus and lived for 5 years in Whitehall (suburb) and then moved to South Zanesville, Ohio. I was there until I graduated High School and moved back to Columbus.

BBShopMom

02-14-2006, 09:19 AM

I love my city but would like some better weather. :)

Amen to that! I keep telling my husband to prepare because as soon as our kids are grown and gone - I am SO out of Ohio!

:D

buttercup

02-14-2006, 11:51 AM

Dreamchaser, It is hardest on the younger people trying to buy their first home. I have 4 kids in their twenties and though none are married I don't see how they could ever buy a home around here even if they were, It definitely takes a double income. Then the finance companies and banks of course wanting to make loans, are coming up with creative (I say criminal) financing where you can get an interest only loan for a few years, or even borrow more than the value of your house, and other schemes. This is so dangerous and a lot of people do it I guess. The thing about the interest only loans is that I guess they don't realize that for a lot of years the interest is almost all the payment anyway so they're really not saving much.
My husband's nephew and his wife are moving to Austin soon because they bought a condo and they can't afford the payment. Hopefully they can get some profit from selling it but it's been on the market about a month and so far no luck. The market is slowing down here. You see For Sale signs around for much longer than a year ago when there were bidding wars on houses for sale that often went higher than the price you originally asked for. Houses were on the market one or two days. I think we are going to see some bad things in the economy pretty soon here. I'm staying put.

spin462002

02-14-2006, 04:47 PM

I live in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. My father is a Norwegian who came to Australia in 1951. In 1955 he met my mother and married her. He took her back to Norway for a couple of years and I was born there, about 60kms south of the Arctic Circle. My father is the youngest of ten children so I one remaining uncle and dozens of cousins in Norway, over 100. I keep in touch with most of them by email these days and was last over there in September 2005.

My daughters came to the USA last summer to work in summer camp at Camp Towanda, in the Pocono mountains of NE Pennsylvania. They visited New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Nashville, and Orlando. I spent a week with friends in Nashville when I went over to meet my daughters. We attended the Australian Music Festival which is an annual event in Nashville. My friend's have a band and they performed at the festival.

Nice to meet you all! :)
spin

dreamchaser

02-14-2006, 08:25 PM

Spin.. that's cool that you got to visit Nashville. How did you like Nashville?

spin462002

02-14-2006, 09:19 PM

I loved it, it was a lot like my home town here in Australia. And having friends there made me feel right at home! It is such a pretty place, we stayed in Greenhills and it was very ice. Great hotel, the Hampton Inn.
Excellent mall next door. Had fun shopping there and at the Grand Ole Opry mall too! Walked my little legs off but it was worth it!

I am looking forward to coming back Feb 2007!

I love America and Americans!!

love

spin :)

gemsab

02-14-2006, 10:05 PM

spin, I live in the Poconos Mt. area of PA. I hope your DD enjoyed her stay here!

Emily

spin462002

02-14-2006, 11:17 PM

Hi Emily, both my big girls went to Camp Towanda for eight weeks altogether. It was a 90% Jewish Camp and was certainly a unique experience in many ways. My daughters are 22 and 20 (we are not Jewish by the way) and they were each in a cabin with 10 nine year old girls. They loved the girls! They have an 11 year old sister, so they've had plenty of practice, just not with 10 at a time!

The camp itself was in a beautiful area, had it's own lake and lots of sports facilities. There were 400 kids and 200 counselors, so the dining room was huge! They took hundreds of photographs, so I feel like I was there too!

They got one day off a week and would travel around, camping or seeing cities like Philly or NY.

They worked hard, learned a lot, and won't be going to camp again! Back to the USA, sure, but not that kind of work.

They didn't miss their Aussie winter and their suntans are still healthy. Our summer is just about over here, Fall in a couple of weeks. This coming winter might be a shock to them after such a long summer. They were away for three and a half months before little sister and I joined them in Nashville, I missed them so bad!

From the photos I have seen, you live in a beautiful part of the world Emily! When are you coming to Australia???

spin

busymom

02-15-2006, 05:38 AM

I am in Missouri, have lived in MO all of my life....I grew up in Nixa a small town outside of Springfield, and now I live in Hollister, which is a small town outside of Branson MO.......

Daisyjen904

02-15-2006, 06:37 AM

Hi! I live in Powder Springs, Georgia. I love it here! I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and have lived in Largo, Florida, Cleveland Ohio, Pensacola, Florida and Arnold Maryland.

gemsab

02-15-2006, 08:47 AM

spin, It is a beautiful part of the country especially when the leaves change in the fall. Not so much fun when we have big snowstorms but those are the breaks. My dream vacation would be going to Australia but I am terrified of flying. Maybe some day...........

Emily

Simply_Donna

02-15-2006, 11:48 AM

Hello Everyone! I live in Southern IL about 20 min. from Downtown St. Louis. I grew up in MO, but moved to IL about 3 yrs ago. Anyone close to me out there??

abbie0407blue

02-15-2006, 01:59 PM

I live in Illinois. Previously from PA, but, an Illinoisian for over 20 years.

Simply_Donna

02-16-2006, 07:41 AM

where in IL are you abbie?

abbie0407blue

02-16-2006, 10:33 AM

I'm in southern Illinois about 60 miles from St. Louis.

Simply_Donna

02-17-2006, 08:20 AM

i guess we are only about 45 or so min. from each other abbie! how cool is that?

rayofsun

02-17-2006, 11:58 AM

Central Pennsylvania all of my life.

butterfly05450

02-17-2006, 12:55 PM

i live in enosburg falls vermont been here for almost four years but i was born and raised in saintalbans vermont.

marybeth8890

02-17-2006, 01:04 PM

I live in Northeast PA. I was born and raised in NJ which is just 20 minutes down the road. I have lived in PA for almost 18 years and feel I will live here for atleast 18 more!

Duchesslady

02-17-2006, 05:06 PM

live in surrey, united kingdom

chickiebabe

02-18-2006, 04:38 AM

I am in Pueblo West, Colorado. But I was born and raised in Southern California. I went in the Navy and then married a Navy man who retired in 1992. So I have lived in Orlando, Jacksonvile, FL; Oxnard, Oceanside, Pasadena, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Simi Valley, Camarillo,CA; Amarillo, TX; Colorado Springs,CO. Have been in Pueblo West since 2000 when we bought our first home. Anyone else live in CO?

Rae aka Chickie Babe

ugly sister

02-18-2006, 04:46 AM

hi
I have been living in ireland for 3 years now, have 2 kids, one who moved over with us with her partner and 2 children and a son who stayed in england.

NeNe

02-18-2006, 09:10 AM

I have always lived in Louisiana. Was born in Covington, am triplet to two brothers. I was raised in Springfield, moved to Jackson when I was 16 then moved to Ponchatoula when I was 30. Have been here ever since.

peacee52

02-18-2006, 10:03 AM

I'm from Ohio near Cincinnati. I've lived here most of my life but I lived in Tenn, North Carolina and England as well.

kristykgs

02-18-2006, 05:22 PM

NeNe,

I am currently living in Ponchatoula. Seems to odd to see someone on a forum from this town. This will be kinda neat. Wonder if I know you???? LOL

kristykgs

02-18-2006, 05:23 PM

Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana. Have lived a few years in Lake Charles and am now living in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. In between those Louisiana cities, I have lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Guam.

Kristykgs

Poochie

02-18-2006, 07:02 PM

I was born in North Rose, New York, a little town in the upstate
about halfway between Rochester and Syracuse.
I have lived in/or near Greenville, SC for 20 years.

burgandye

02-18-2006, 07:11 PM

Well I am newly transplanted to deep east Texas from the arid west Texas lol I was born and raised in Texas and have never lived anywhere else, is there anywhere else? lol

Candela

02-18-2006, 07:24 PM

I am in St. Louis, Missouri. I grew up in Nebraska though.

toriibearsmom

02-18-2006, 08:03 PM

I was born and raised in Athens, GA, home of the University of Georgia. I married in Feb. 03 to a man in the military and we have now been in Okinawa Japan for 3 years. We are going back to Georgia in June and will be there for 8 months while he completes school. We own a house in AL but are going to buy another one in GA while we are home. 10 more years left in the military so who knows where we will be next.

NeNe

02-18-2006, 08:24 PM

Hi Kristie,

I live just outside of Ponchatoula. It is strange to see someone on this forum from here. Who'd thunk it.

jcme

02-19-2006, 12:04 AM

I currently live in the Detroit metro area. Originally I am from Delaware. Due to my job, I moved to northern Virginia, then Michigan, back to Virginia (the central part this time), and back again to Michigan. All my time in Michigan has been in the Detroit metro area but I've lived in various parts of the metro area.

leslieak

02-19-2006, 01:49 PM

Hi,
Norwich NY here,all my life in NYS,the past 12 years here,small town,nice,qiuet,pretty safe.

homeschooling_momma

02-19-2006, 03:45 PM

HI!
Henagar, Alabama...USA :)

Brennys Gramma

02-19-2006, 06:47 PM

I live in Tucson because my mother, children and grandchildren are there, but would prefer to live in Colorado.

I'm currently in Cebu, Philippines working and have been here since December 10th. I'll be leaving for home on March 9th.

Pamela

lilorphann

02-19-2006, 08:46 PM

I am in South Louisiana, been here since I was 3 years old and will always be here. Can't say enough about the great place in which I live; especially the food.

Fldtrlady

02-19-2006, 09:17 PM

I call middle Georgia home. We have it all in this great state. . .mountains, the beach and if you must, Atlanta.

Lee

02-19-2006, 09:46 PM

I live in Biddeford Maine.

4evernbluejeans

02-20-2006, 10:31 AM

Ohio,it is 10 degrees today!!

billsmrs

02-20-2006, 01:19 PM

I live in Western Kentucky......Paducah to be exact. Home of the American Quilters Museum and show. That is coming up in April here. Our town triples in size when that goes on. :eek: Definitely not a good time to make plans to go out and eat because you can't find a available table in town during that at any restaurant and there are also no hotels for miles around.....literally. :eek:

SnoSpud

02-20-2006, 05:03 PM

I'm in South Central Idaho. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. My DH moved me back to his hometown 4 years ago. It's been an adjustment because it's quite small, but all in all I enjoy it.

I've also lived in California (6 months in L.A. and that was all I could take!) and Texas (went to college there and lived in the big D for 3 years).

KADAMAY

02-20-2006, 06:36 PM

Broken Arrow OK just outside of Tulsa

Meaux

02-20-2006, 06:48 PM

I live in Michigan. Hold up your left hand, palm out. Look for the top knuckle of the middle finger. That's me. It's a town called Gaylord, and we're 50 miles from the Mackinac Bridge that spans the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula. Right now we have tons-o-snow, and the snowmobilers are out in force. Our students have already missed 9 days of school due to weather conditions. And this is the first year I've ever prayed for more snow -- because last fall we bought a little cottage on an even littler lake, and the more snow we get, the more the lake rises. But I love it here!!! Great town to raise a family.
~Meaux

missy

02-20-2006, 06:51 PM

I live in Arkansas.
missy

pennylynn

02-21-2006, 09:34 AM

Indianapolis, IN. They say if you don't like the weather here...stick around a few minutes...It'll change. And it's true. But...I love it here. Anyone else from around here..give me a shout...would love to chat.

Penske40

02-21-2006, 08:06 PM

Penske40

02-21-2006, 08:10 PM

I was born and raised in central New Hampshire. Moved to Las Vegas 5 years ago and LOVE IT.

Now if it would just WARM UP!!!!

Penny :banana:

jamhebert

02-21-2006, 08:33 PM

I am from South Louisiana and I wouldn't live anywhere else. I live in Houma now but have lived all over the southern part of Louisiana. Harvey, Marrero, Lake Charles, New Iberia, Port Allen my dad was in the oilfield so we moved alot..... Hope we can chat sometime.

bluerain

02-22-2006, 03:18 AM

I live in Quensland Australia, born in brisbane and then moved to the sunshine coast when i was 14 and have been here for 31 years now just love it. Beach 5 mins away and country 10 mins away just perfect.

Meaux

02-22-2006, 08:36 AM

My husband and I lived in DeRidder, Louisiana, when we were first married for about 2 1/2 years. Being from Michigan, it was quite a culture shock. But we made some really good friends there and have kept them for over 20 years. We used to go out to dinner in Lake Charles. The heat and humidity, along with the palmetto bugs, really did me in. But the people were very friendly!

lavenderladybug

02-22-2006, 09:25 AM

Hi---I was born, raised and still live in CT. Nothing like New England. :) I am right on the coast.

~~~~~~~~ LL

MsDreamy1974

02-22-2006, 07:48 PM

I live in Nashville, TN. I have lived here all my life. I don't see myself moving anytime soon. My entire family is here and I am very close to them.

Dlw0420

02-23-2006, 02:19 PM

I have been an Okie since I was 2 yrs old(1997). Born in S.Carolina, but dont remember a thing about it. I was too young to remember living there. Oklahoma has always been home. I don't think I could live anywhere else now.

SnowMagnolia

02-23-2006, 06:06 PM

I'm an army brat... born in Wisconsin.

Lived in Wisconsin, New Mexico, Kentucky, Alaska, Delaware, and then back to Alaska where I decided to stay! I love it here...

crmson_lady

02-23-2006, 07:50 PM

Alabama. I was born and raised here. I spent 18 years in one place and the last 8 in a college town.

bkteller

02-24-2006, 11:05 PM

I live in a small town in central Missouri. It is about 35 miles SE of Kansas city. Been here most of my life except when my late husband was in the navy.We also lived in Meridian Mississippi and norfolk Virginia.But have been back "home" for over 30 years.

Zasu

02-26-2006, 01:36 PM

I'm in Vancouver, WA. I have been in the Pacific Northwest for 13 years. It's pretty here, but I have never really adjusted to all the rain and gray days. I lived in Northern California for 30 years and will always be a Californian at heart. I miss my family and the Bay Area especially.

nitajaye

02-26-2006, 07:46 PM

I was born and raised in central Il. I moved to Jacksonville, FL after college and lived there for 14 years. I moved back to central Il. 6 years ago.

klisme

02-26-2006, 08:08 PM

I am in the nashville area. but grew up in Middleton Mass.

Luvnfun

02-26-2006, 09:14 PM

I have been in Toronto for almost 16 years, but I will always be a Maritimer at heart. My family is from Prince Edward Island. I spent time in St. John's , Newfoundland; Halifax & Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; Hamilton, Ontario and then to Toronto.

Having lived literally coast to coast, I am so proud to be a Canadian. We have a great and beautiful country!

Cugie

02-26-2006, 09:52 PM

I am currently in San Diego. Born and raised in Northern Minnesota. Married my man and since have lived in: New York, South Carolina, Illinois, California, Hawaii and back to California. I am hoping to move back to MN after my husband retires...............

Tattooed Tinkerbel

02-27-2006, 01:06 PM

Hi everyone....I was born in Allentown PA, lived in a little town called Catasauqua, then moved to Richmond Virginia, in 1988, and have lived here ever since. Love Richmond, but still like to visit Catty! =)

Hey 2young4this,

I am from outside of phila. I used to go to allentown alot to visit friends and the local bars. I also had a hyster, mine was in 2005. good to see someone from my area on this site!!!

gemsab

02-27-2006, 01:19 PM

Hey 2young4this,

I am from outside of phila. I used to go to allentown alot to visit friends and the local bars. I also had a hyster, mine was in 2005. good to see someone from my area on this site!!!

Amber, my son lives in Ardmore, my sister lives in Coopersburg, my bother lives in Allentown and I live in Hazleton. What a small world!

Emily

spunkyfish

02-27-2006, 02:18 PM

Born and raised in Surf City (aka Huntington Beach), California.

Love it here!

xoxo,
Spunkyfish

CocoinTX

02-28-2006, 02:35 PM

Hey! I live in Texas. Born and raised here. I don't think I could ever leave. I live just NE of Houston. Hope to retire to the Hill Country one day!

hypertyper

02-28-2006, 03:44 PM

I'm in Minnesota, born and raised in Minneapolis. Now I live in a southern suburb of the Twin Cities.

joyinaz

02-28-2006, 04:10 PM

HI!
Henagar, Alabama...USA :)

NO WAY someone from Henagar Alabama. I graduated High school at Ider Alabama.

I am originally born and raised in GA for 12 yr then moved to Bama for the rest of them until i married and the military took us to different states. But I am what I consider a true blue Bama girl. GO ROLL TIDE!!

GirlyGirl

02-28-2006, 06:57 PM

I'm a Florida girl....live just outside of Tampa. My Dad was career Air Force and I joined Air Force for 6 years, so we've lived all over the world....Italy, Japan, England, Arizona, Texas, D.C. I live in Florida because this is where our family lives, however, my husband and I are seriously considering moving north...maybe North Carolina or Virginia...we miss the seasons! and Florida is getting crowded.

msmona

03-01-2006, 08:21 PM

I live in NE Indiana. I've lived in this county my whole life. We're about 3 hours from: Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, and the Lake Erie Islands. No one comes here on vacation, they're always on the way to somewhere else.

SmallSpaz

03-01-2006, 08:49 PM

Well, I also live in Bama...Montgomery to be exact but have lived all over. I was born in Oregon but raised down in the Southern Lands!

Sorry joyinaz I have to say WAR EAGLE!

JasmineDreams

03-02-2006, 11:05 AM

I was born and raised in Alabama. Same for my Hubby.... and my children were born there. Moved to Florida in '92, so my kids were basically raised in Florida. ~ The biggest thing I hate about Florida is the hurricanes! ugh! I dread the upcoming season. Otherwise it's alright.

joyinaz

03-02-2006, 03:47 PM

Well, I also live in Bama...Montgomery to be exact but have lived all over. I was born in Oregon but raised down in the Southern Lands!

Sorry joyinaz I have to say WAR EAGLE!

oh shoot me now.....lol
J/K I just love Bama, but I respect the Eagles..they have had good years lately.....

sunsoaker

03-03-2006, 06:36 AM

I was born and raised in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Spent a couple of years in Iceland, then 16 yrs in Oregon. Oregon is beautiful, and totally different from Florida. Always yearned to return to Fla and finally did in '95. Been here since then (though not in FWB). I really wouldn't want to live anywhere else - even with the hurricanes!

LadyG

03-04-2006, 04:51 PM

Well, I also live in Bama...Montgomery to be exact joyinaz

Hey neighbor! I'm in Montgomery too. Born and raised in Bama!

chocolatechick

03-04-2006, 08:25 PM

New York, New York! Born and Raised...and I work in da Bronx.

moody2006

03-09-2006, 08:52 PM

I was born in oilcity , pa... I now live in alabama port, alabama. Where I am a volent. firefighter with my husband. They dont believe in paying the firefighters here, so thank god I am not in it for the moeny

KCGal

03-09-2006, 11:52 PM

Transplanted SW Nebraskan - went to college in Kansas and kept moving my way east until I landed in Kansas City. Have been in the area for 16 years (including time spent at the nearby University of Kansas in Lawrence).

GOLDENSAM

03-10-2006, 02:31 PM

Owatonna, Minnesota......today is a balmy 49 degrees. I actually walked over to the store at lunch without my coat on! Beautiful! :walk:
Originally from Silver Bay, Minnesota which is just south of the Canadian Border! Great place to grow up.
We fondly refer to it as "God's Country".

DayDreamer

03-10-2006, 06:41 PM

Oh the places an officer will go! Do you know where Tullahoma is?

I know exactly where Tullamona is! We have friends there!

RitaJo

03-10-2006, 10:36 PM

I was born in Long Island, New York, we moved up here to Central New York when I was 8 years old. Been here ever since.Utica is twenty minutes away, Syracuse ,a little over an hour away.Albany is like hour and 20 minutes away.

klisme

03-11-2006, 11:40 AM

i have a friend who moved to northport,ny. she says its nice there.

LadyInPink

03-11-2006, 02:41 PM

I was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin called Horicon. I now live in Scottsdale Arizona. I have been in Az since 1991. Wisconsin will always be home for me.
:smiliewav

Pipkitty

03-28-2006, 06:50 PM

I'm from Michigan! Yes, I'm a troll too! Dearborn to be exact. I attended Edsel Ford High and graduated in 1975. Moved to Kentucky in 1983 and have been here ever since. It took me awhile to adapt to a slower lifestyle, but since then it's become more normal. Have you ever been to Greenfield Village or Henry Ford Museum? I lived within walking distance of both.

I was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and lived in Wayne Until 1970. I LOVE Greenfield Village. My Dad was a piano tuner and tuned the pianos in the Museum and Greenfield Village. I moved to Orlando Fl in 1970 and went to work at WDW for a couple years. Moved back to Michigan in 1977 and joined the Navy. Was stationed in San Diego, Millington TN and Vallejo, CA. Moved to Hialeah, Fl after discharge from Navy. I live in Miramar now but I work in Hialeah.

lynnk

03-28-2006, 08:11 PM

I love the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area. I have a good friend who lives in Pickney which is not too terribly far from Ann Arbor. That's pretty cool about your dad tuning piano's at the Village and Museum. I remember in grade school every year we would take a field trip to Greenfield Village and the Museum. Remember the tall out door clock that would go off on the hour with benches situated in front of the clock? Our class would sit on those benches and eat our lunch waiting for the little men to come out of the clock and bang on the bells! Boy, that was back in the late 60's. That dates me now doesn't it?? How about the candy store? My favorite was the rock candy.

CiociaJudy

03-28-2006, 09:23 PM

I was born and raised in the same town as I am in now..........never lived anywhere else. I am in the small town of Hazleton, PA in the Pocono mountains of northeast PA.

Emily :daisy:

Where in VA handywoman?........ my DD lives in Fredericksburg now but has also lived in Fairfax, Reston and Centreville.

I live right down the road from you--Schuylkill Haven, PA now. Born and raised in Pottsville, PA--home of the oldest brewery in the United States--Yuengling--and home of author John O'Hara and singer Pearl Bailey!

CiociaJudy

03-28-2006, 09:36 PM

Hi everyone....I was born in Allentown PA, lived in a little town called Catasauqua, then moved to Richmond Virginia, in 1988, and have lived here ever since. Love Richmond, but still like to visit Catty! =)

Hey, 2YOUNG4THIS!

I commute to Allentown for work pretty frequently and know exactly where Catty is! Driven through many times. Loved that you call it by its coal region nickname!

Mykhal Jaems

03-29-2006, 07:40 AM

Upper Pennisula of Michigan here, right on Lake Superior

Beautiful powerful lake!

Pipkitty

03-29-2006, 06:24 PM

I remember in grade school every year we would take a field trip to Greenfield Village and the Museum. Remember the tall out door clock that would go off on the hour with benches situated in front of the clock? Our class would sit on those benches and eat our lunch waiting for the little men to come out of the clock and bang on the bells! Boy, that was back in the late 60's. That dates me now doesn't it?? How about the candy store? My favorite was the rock candy.
What I remember best about the Village in bayberry candles. I must admit that I did not get to go to Greenfield Village or the Museum very often. What I remember best about Dearborn is Shopping a Crowleys in Westborn and my sister's rehersal dinner at the Chicago Road house on Michigan Avenue. Haven't been back to Michigan in over 25 years. Not much reason to go back since I have no family in that area anymore. My Niece and her family live in New boston, my sister lives in Maryland and my brother, sister in law and Mom live near ocala Florida which is a five hour drive from Miramar. Did you ever go to the Daly Drive In? That was my first job after high school. :hijump:

lynnk

03-29-2006, 09:22 PM

What I remember best about the Village in bayberry candles. I must admit that I did not get to go to Greenfield Village or the Museum very often. What I remember best about Dearborn is Shopping a Crowleys in Westborn and my sister's rehersal dinner at the Chicago Road house on Michigan Avenue. Haven't been back to Michigan in over 25 years. Not much reason to go back since I have no family in that area anymore. My Niece and her family live in New boston, my sister lives in Maryland and my brother, sister in law and Mom live near ocala Florida which is a five hour drive from Miramar. Did you ever go to the Daly Drive In? That was my first job after high school. :hijump:

Lets see....I remember the Jolly Roger drive in. It was on Eureka Rd or another road close by. Where was the Daly Drive In? Crowleys was our hangout in grade school. In fact, I remember getting caught shoplifting a 69 cent 45 rpm record. That was the first and last time I ever shoplifted. Crowleys has gone out of business. Kroger which use to be down on the other end of the shopping center is now where Crowleys use to be. I think TJ Max is where Kroger use to be. Do you remember Kressges 5 and 10? They use to have an eatery there. And then there was Sanders ice cream. God I loved that place. I still have alot of family there in the Dearborn area. I usually go for a weeks visit in the summer. I have been to the Chicago Road House too. Did you ever go to the Henry Ford Estate nearby?

staci1369

04-01-2006, 01:20 PM

I live just outside of Louisville, Ky. Born and raised.Gotta love kentucky. I moved here from California about 5 1/2 years ago. Wouldn't go back if you paid me to. I love it here.

Texas-Ali

04-01-2006, 02:42 PM

I was born in Fla, grew up in NC, and as an adult live in North Texas. I'm in Plano too.

Pipkitty

04-01-2006, 07:32 PM

Lets see....I remember the Jolly Roger drive in. It was on Eureka Rd or another road close by. Where was the Daly Drive In? Crowleys was our hangout in grade school. In fact, I remember getting caught shoplifting a 69 cent 45 rpm record. That was the first and last time I ever shoplifted. Crowleys has gone out of business. Kroger which use to be down on the other end of the shopping center is now where Crowleys use to be. I think TJ Max is where Kroger use to be. Do you remember Kressges 5 and 10? They use to have an eatery there. And then there was Sanders ice cream. God I loved that place. I still have alot of family there in the Dearborn area. I usually go for a weeks visit in the summer. I have been to the Chicago Road House too. Did you ever go to the Henry Ford Estate nearby?
The Daly Drive in was located in Livonia, Wayne, Belleville and Plymouth Which is not all that near to Dearborn but I had to ask. I am shocked to hear that Crowley's went under. My mom loved to shop there. Me too. When I was growing up my friends and I would walk to Wayne and go to the kressges 5 & 10. They used to make a fountain drink called a lime rickey which we all loved. One of my first memories of Christmas was when I went to Kressges and bought my Mom a pin cushion that looked like a tomato for 10 cents. I think I was about 7 or 8 years old. She loved it!
Don't even get me started about Sanders! We used to go to the stores in the shopping centers and have a hot fudge Sundae or a cream puff hot fudge. When ever we had to have a cake for any occasion them came from Sanders. When I was a girl scout we went to the Factory to see how the candy was made. I don't think I ever went to the Henry Ford Estate. I sometimes think I would like to go back to Michigan for a visit but then I remember how I went back to Orlando where I had lived from 1970 to 1977 and everthing was different. I guess what they say is true you can never go back.

CarolnCo

04-03-2006, 10:16 AM

Hello- I live in Central Colorado at the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Should hit the mid 70's here today!

Carol

ofgrace

04-04-2006, 09:11 AM

Hi Yall!
I was born and raised right here in central South Carolina! So was all my family and my husbands family. South Carolina is growing rapidly where we are, so much so that it hard for most folks to believe when we get asked where we are from. When we got married we moved further out of town to the country, then after 15 years there it became quite the popular suburban area so 3 years ago we moved again 30 minutes out the other way now it growing in leaps and bounds here too! I wonder if its like this everywhere.

SweeTie

04-04-2006, 09:52 AM

I am in Conyers, Ga, which is 25 miles east of Atlanta.

cougar

06-21-2008, 10:40 AM

I was born a "Navy Brat", I have lived in Maryland, Japan, Washingtion, Cali, Alaska, S.C., and have been in Central
Illinois since 1976, I live in the town where the University of
Illinois is located, I love it here! We are 3 hours from Chicago,
3 hours from St. Louis & 2.5 hours from Indy so when we have
time we go to the "Big City"

gemag212

06-21-2008, 12:53 PM

Lake Ronkonkoma New York. Try saying that 3 times fast :)

Kylady1966

06-21-2008, 07:48 PM

I am from the Bluegrass state...a small town named Providence...actually a couple of hours away from Clarksville TN.
I have lived here all my life.I guess I am a country girls through and through....Go Wildcats!

YellowRoseTex

06-24-2008, 06:05 PM

Lake Ronkonkoma New York. Try saying that 3 times fast :)
I can't even say it once. ;) :signlol:

Cats3

06-24-2008, 07:34 PM

I am from Missouri and have lived here all my life. I would like to move one day to Arizona. I don't like winter so I guess anywhere in the south would work.

Marian Paroo

06-25-2008, 06:07 AM

Tel Aviv, Israel

chrissyslove

07-02-2008, 07:22 PM

I am in Dayton Ohio. I was born and raised here. This is the home of the Wright Brothers (yes they were born and raised here Kitty hawk just had the air.), Paul L. Dumbar (African American Peot, A couple of president, Wright Patt Air Force Base and the National air force museum. Oh yea and NCR was started here, the National Cash Register. The list goes on and on here of inventions and great people. I hated Ohio and thought there was nothing special here but I began to research where i lived and found so much great information.

trishaloha

07-02-2008, 07:57 PM

Hi all!

I was born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, near Pinehurst. Have also lived in Dallas, TX and Kauai, HI.

Catherine--I have a brother that used to live in RI and I visited him often there...I must say, it is one of the most beautiful states I have ever visited, indeed!

To all you Texans--wowie, I sure did love Dallas, and still miss that place--spent six years there and just loved the "big city" life!

Wishing you all the very best--please take care :)

Sincerely, Trish

Musicalmom

07-10-2008, 06:35 PM

I live near Atlanta, GA. GO DAWGS!!

WolfiesAngelBear

07-10-2008, 09:32 PM

***Waving to Cats3, Can you see me?? LOL***

I am also from Missouri. I have been in Missouri for 7 yrs now. I live in a little community, but it is still considered the country. Our community is on the Pomme De Tarre Lake.

I was born in Calif. then moved to Kansas when I was 9. I have lived in Colo., Okla., N.C., and Ill. :)

Deann36

07-11-2008, 07:14 PM

I was born & raised in the middle of Nebraska.Moved to Glendale Arizona 10 yrs ago & planning on staying for now!!

June2008

07-17-2008, 09:21 PM

Texas girl! Born and raised and will remain. :D

trishaloha

07-18-2008, 10:10 AM

Oh how I loved my time spent in the Dallas area--lucky you!!! :)

Marian Paroo

07-20-2008, 01:55 AM

Still in Tel-Aviv!

LBeria

07-28-2008, 12:08 AM

Southeast Missouri -- the part called the "Bootheel".... It's that bit that hangs off the end of the state that Arkansas didn't want....

Angel78

07-30-2008, 05:16 PM

I was born in Southern Illinois, but pretty much raised in Midland, Texas. Was away from here for about 5 years and am back "home".

hazleyes822

08-02-2008, 11:18 PM

I am in Georgia. I am a muggy peach today.

C

Lyricstar

08-02-2008, 11:29 PM

I live in Eastern Oregon right in the middle of No Where! Actually there is a small town called Burns.And it is 136 miles to the closest Walmart, 7-11, Burger King and Taco Bell.
I have lived all over the world, my dad was in the Air Force, my mom is English and I was born there too! My brothers were born in Mississippi, and my sister in Oklahoma.
So I am from all over but I live in Burns!