A Good Thriller discussion

For better or worse, here goes:
1. I'm 64 years old and love being this age. I don't worry as much about what others think, etc, as when I was younger.
2. I'm 5'3" and now weigh 132 pounds compared to 172 pounds(yikes) a year ago!
3. On May 13th, I will celebrate my one year anniversary with Type 2 diabetes. A blessing as I was smacked up-side the head to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. I feel my best in a long time.
4. I have been married for 43 years (back when Nixon was president - another yikes!)to my best friend. We have 2 adult children.
5. I always have pets. Best therapy anywhere.
6. I have a doctorate in Adult Higher Education. Worked as a counselor for many years.
7. Strangers love to tell me their stories - my strangest encounter - a female guard at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC telling me the story of her friend's murder in the ladies room of the museum as I came out of the stall. That was a 30 minute counseling session and I was only their to look at the art work!
8. I was the *odd child* who would sit and be reading a book since I was little. I was also the child who tried to convince the public librarian that I was old enough for an adult card and not a kid card.
9. When I was little, I would put on shows for the other kids and wanted to be a stand-up comedian.
10. I do believe in ghosts.

E. wrote: "I agree Dawn, this is a cool thread.

Gordon, funny "red socks". I see what you did there.
When I took typing in high school I thought it was stupid and I'd never use it. This was, of course, bef..."

One of the things in my early life I would change if I could. School choice was technical, commercial or languages. Chose technical and today I don't make anything but a language would be useful and typing would be fantastic. today.

Fabulous list, Pat!!

I think we will have to book a big Hotel for us all.

Here is ten more randoms for myself, life brings us so many great memories, just as I get older, I forget them...LOL

1. I started this group in January 2013.

2. One of my favourites places was Hawaii for a holiday

3. My best holiday memory was on Safari in Kruger Park.

4. Although afraid of heights, I am proud to say I loved going on a hot air balloon ride for 4 hours over Sun City in South Africa.

5. I love scuba diving when on holiday.

6. I scuba dived in a cave known as The Cave Of The Sleeping Sharks.

7. One of the worst holiday memories was Egypt and going on a camel

8. After my first four years in Kenya I lived for three years in Bahrain.

9.In 2010 I has double ankle surgery/clean/repaired had DVT then pulmonary embolism , 16 blood clots on my lungs, pneumonia and my fitness saved my life, as given only minutes to live.

10. My dream now is to retire and fit in all the things I want to do in my life.

I really love my time on here and enjoy all your company, thanks.

1. Though I did well in math and science, I hated the, soooo.... I began French in 4th grade and eventually added German, Japanese and Spanish.

2. I play flute piccolo, and bass flute and have taken lessons for piano and oboe.

3. I love to cook and garden.

4. I lived in Washington state when Mt. St. Helen's blew up 5/18/1980 and I still have my "Mt. St. Helen's, What a Pain in the Ash!" T-shirt.

5. I grew 2-1/2 inches taller during my first pregnancy.

6. I wear size 2-1/2 shoes ( sometimes 3, depending on style)

7. I am terrified of bugs.

8. I named a snake that lives in my yard Charmaine.

9. My cousin and I enjoyed playing the Uncle Wiggly board game so much when we were little kids that we tried to make sasafrass tea behind my grandfather's garage and almost set fire to it.

10. I learned to ice skate in a swamp.

I would have loved to speak French and Spanish.

I congratulate anyone who speaks 2-3 languages.

Sean wrote: "I would have loved to speak French and Spanish.

I congratulate anyone who speaks 2-3 languages."

Echo that Sean! I have great respect for anyone who learned to speak Chinese. The relationship between spoken and written Chinese language is very complicated.

Here we go, then. I've enjoyed reading other people's.

1. I could read when I was three years old.

2. My husband and I met at Durham University where we studied Geology.

3. We've been married 45 years this year.

4. We have a daughter and a son and two granddaughters.

5. I have done some vegetable breeding since I retired and have a couple of tomato varieties which I've called after my granddaughters. (All say ahhh!)

6. I have a Certificate in Archaeology - that's a third of the way to a degree.

7. I still can't drive!

8. I didn't start writing in earnest until last year.

9. I make patchwork quilts.

10. I have trouble telling my left from my right without a lot of deep thought.

Congratulations Kath on 45 years. My daughter works at DU - says it is great.

It's always had a wonderful atmosphere, Gordon. Our daughter went there too - she even occupied her dad's old room in first year!

Kath, I have a friend with a PhD in hospital pharmacy who has no clue how to tell right from left. If I am driving with her and am in the passenger seat and she asks me which way to turn, I have to say "take a Chris" for a right turn. Clearly a brain thing, lol.

Christine wrote: "Fabulous list, Pat!!"

Thanks Christine.

Sean wrote: "I think we will have to book a big Hotel for us all.

Here is ten more randoms for myself, life brings us so many great memories, just as I get older, I forget them...LOL

1. I started this group i..."

Sean - what an absolute fabulous life of travel and experience. I am envious. But, not envious of the DVT. So glad you were in good shape and able to overcome those complications.

And yes, let's book a hotel and come over!!

I agree that knowing other languages is wonderful. Here in the U.S., we are lacking in teaching of other languages.

Kath wrote: "Here we go, then. I've enjoyed reading other people's.

1. I could read when I was three years old.

2. My husband and I met at Durham University where we studied Geology.

3. We've been married 45..."

Kath - congrats for 45 years. And I love to sew and garden but have made only 1 quilt and just grow tomatoes, not breed!

I started like that, Pat. It's a slippery slope! ;)

Thanks Pat

PS I have has Type 2 Diabetes for 8 years, but am still fit, exercise helps me control my sugars.

As I love chocolate!

Kath

Congratulations on a great 45 years !

Hello everyone..just seen this, looks interesting! Here is my 10 random facts.

1) I'm 24, and a mum to twin boys (5) Yes I am a young mum, but me and the dad (my fiancée) are still together and strong, despite everyone saying we wouldn't make it.

2) I suffer really badly from anxiety. This is a day to day struggle. My books, animals, children and exercise help me.

3) I love scary films!

4) I passed my driving test first time.

5) The furthest I've been abroad is Menorca.

6) I'm scared of heights.

7) I used to ride horses. Wish I didn't stop.

8) I'm a qualified hairdresser.

9) I cannot make decisions.

10) I love politics!!!!!!

:)

Here we go:
1 i m scared of mices
2 i hate my job
3 I love stories, books, movies.
4 I started reading novels because of an old book i found at my parents house 3 years ago, i can t stop reading since.
5 Sometimes i just watch my books, it makes feel good.
6 I want to write, i m not sure if i can do it, but i will try
7 i m not in a relationship since 2013, and i want to stay single for a while.
8 I love spending time with my young cousins play videogames and stuff, because adults always end up talking about work and money, i hate that.
9 I love the sea, it s just magical.
10 i love coffee, and dark chocolate, can t live without em.

Brenda wrote: "These lists are great! We find similarities to share and differences to admire. Sometimes I wish we were all together in person! :-)"

I know Brenda!!!! We have to keep working on Sean to fund an event for us all to get together for a weekend. Isn't there a billionaire in our group?

Congratulations Kath :) 45 years of marriage is really amazing!!

Brenda wrote: "These lists are great! We find similarities to share and differences to admire. Sometimes I wish we were all together in person! :-)"

That's true Brenda!!! Wish you could all meet!! Imagine discussing all this in person, that would be just awesome!!!

Sean wrote: "I think we will have to book a big Hotel for us all.

Here is ten more randoms for myself, life brings us so many great memories, just as I get older, I forget them...LOL

1. I started this group i..."

That's a great list Sean!! you have an amazing life :)

Kimberley wrote: "Hello everyone..just seen this, looks interesting! Here is my 10 random facts.

1) I'm 24, and a mum to twin boys (5) Yes I am a young mum, but me and the dad (my fiancée) are still together and st..."

Twin boys! Mine are 17 so you've got a ways to go yet. Message me if you want to chat about them. Aren't they fun?!? :D

Ok. Here are mine.

1. When I was born the Dr. used forceps and busted a blood vessel in my cerebellum, causing me not to know how to use my muscles on my left side.
2. I had surgeries from 3rd to 8th grade to allow me to walk without braces.
3. I love to drive fast - I drag raced.
4. I too read Pride and Prejudice and fell in love with Mr. Darcy. No man has ever come close, even my son's father.
5. I have been to Medjugorje twice and saw many miracles.
6. On one trip to Medjugorje, Serbian soldiers wanted our medical supplies that we giving to the convent and medical clinic nearby. They held machine guns to our heads for over 3 hours whilst we calmly said the Rosary out loud. They finally let us go on our way with our supplies.
7. I vacationed with the old actress, Loretta Young. People asked if I was her daughter.
8. I'm adopted. So are my brother and sister.
9. My brother has me twisted around his little finger.
10. I love my Cubs and cats.

Wow, Anne, you have through a lot and have had some amazing experiences!!! Thanks for sharing all that.

I was far behind reading all these lists. These are amazing, everyone!

Thank you to all who have shared so far. I am fascinated by each and everyone one of you. Such great things to tell and I hope for more.

Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Ok. Here are mine.

1. When I was born the Dr. used forceps and busted a blood vessel in my cerebellum, causing me not to know how to use my muscles on my left side.
2. I had surgeries from 3rd to..."

That's one hell of an adventure Anne!!!!! those must be the longuest 3 hours of your life!!!!
You're totally right abour Mr Darcy ;)

Kimberley

I was a qualified hairdresser, first job when I left school, then went and boxed in the evening, how's that for a combination.

When I met my wife she was seventeen and I was nineteen and her passion was horse riding, and we had our own horse Senator, nineteen hands high, like an armchair !

Used to belong to former show jumper David Broome.

When we were married we had a friend ride the horse down to the church, but the horse did not like Tracey's wedding dress, (frightened of it).

Was put to sleep at the age of 22 years old. A lovely horse. My wife was only 22 years old then , just married so we could not afford another, but do still go out but rarely.

Sean wrote: "When I met my wife she was seventeen and I was nineteen and her passion was horse riding, and we had our own horse Senator, nineteen hands high, like an armchair !

Used to belong to former show jumper David Broome.

When we were married we had a friend ride the horse down to the church, but the horse did not like Tracey's wedding dress, (frightened of it)."

Sean, when my husband and I married, we had a western style wedding on our front lawn. We were delivered to the ceremony in an old buckwagon pulled by a horse named Bill.

Bill. Love it!

LOL !!

Good old Bill

Here is my list:

1. I am a mom of two - daughter 18 and son 11.
2. I have been married to my husband for 19 years.
3. I am a classically trained pianist.
4. I trained in ballet and even danced with a company but no longer do so.
5. I had a brain tumor two years ago and had to have emergency surgery to save my life in Virginia.
6. I live on the coast of Alabama and stay on the water or at the beach nearly all summer every year.
7. I love scary movies and books.
8. I have never traveled out of the country but would love to.
9. I love rollercoasters.
10. My most favorite place to be is at the bookstore because I love the smell of new books and coffee.

Stephanie wrote: "Hi Anne, are you from Chicago area? I live in Palatine... Love my cats too!! :D

Best,
Stephanie"

Stephanie,

I live in Southern IL near the SIU Campus in Carbondale.

Faouzia wrote: "Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Ok. Here are mine.

1. When I was born the Dr. used forceps and busted a blood vessel in my cerebellum, causing me not to know how to use my muscles on my left side.
2. I ..."

It really didn't seem long but my knees were stiff ;-) Yeah, there's something about Mr Darcy...I love that character. My first crush - an imaginary man.

Pat wrote: " I was the *odd child* who would sit and be reading a book since I was little. I was also the child who tried to convince the public librarian that I was old enough for an adult card and not a kid card..."

me too, but I grew up in a small town and the librarian knew my mom. Mama was the one who decided to let Ms. Marian to reward me with the adult card when I was 12.

Nice Anne. I had to wait for the proper age but my mom was a member of the Doubleday Book Club so 2 books a month were delivered to the house and I would read those. Wow! That's a long way back in time!!!!

I remember those days, Pat. I used to pour over those book ads, though all our books came from the library, which was fine for me. It was a fine little library.

Brenda wrote: "Sean wrote: "When I met my wife she was seventeen and I was nineteen and her passion was horse riding, and we had our own horse Senator, nineteen hands high, like an armchair !

Used to belong to f..."
How cool is that???

Pat wrote: "For better or worse, here goes:
1. I'm 64 years old and love being this age. I don't worry as much about what others think, etc, as when I was younger.
2. I'm 5'3" and now weigh 132 pounds compare..."

Love this!

Yes, Christine:

Jaime wrote: "Here is my list:

1. I am a mom of two - daughter 18 and son 11.
2. I have been married to my husband for 19 years.
3. I am a classically trained pianist.
4. I trained in ballet and even danced wi..."

Impressive

These lists are great to read!

I hope we can encourage more members to have go.

We sure do get to know how we all have had amazing lives and done amazing things.

So interesting.

All we need now is to het the hot seat going again

Christine wrote: "I remember those days, Pat. I used to pour over those book ads, though all our books came from the library, which was fine for me. It was a fine little library."

Yes, me too. I always wanted to order but my mom would just accept the 2 that were auto-shipped.

Skye wrote: "Pat wrote: "For better or worse, here goes:
1. I'm 64 years old and love being this age. I don't worry as much about what others think, etc, as when I was younger.
2. I'm 5'3" and now weigh 132 po..."

Thanks Skye.

Very interesting lists indeed!

But I won't be doing one!! Interesting?? I aint!! :0))