I figure 24 must be the number of his car, and that is what gave it away to you, because otherwise just Jeffgirl wouldn't have been a clue. :laughing: I guess most NASCAR fans would know his number, but I had no clue!
-
Too many ads? Join our community of cat lovers now to reduce ads by 90%! Click here to join for free!
Biographies
- Thread starter dtolle
- Start Date
Dang girl! Lizza you are just on it with all these threads, from flag rules to Jeff Gordon. I'm impressed!
Hi...
My handle is my name Debbie Ann and I am 42 years old. I work in the midwest (NW Ohio) as youth services director (I do all the children's programing, ordering books, dealing with problems in the children's area) in a Library (and it's branchs.
I also have a nursing degree and work per diem @MCO (Medical College of Ohio) in their Medical School's Clincal Skills Lab.
I have one child, who is 16 years old and his name is Steven. I have been married to the same man for almost 21 years (our anniversary is in November) He is an IT Director for a local company; which has 500+ employees..
We have 6 cats....all DSH, except for Mia Sweet Liberty Rose (a pedigree show-quality Siamese)she is 9 months old today!
My handle is my name Debbie Ann and I am 42 years old. I work in the midwest (NW Ohio) as youth services director (I do all the children's programing, ordering books, dealing with problems in the children's area) in a Library (and it's branchs.
I also have a nursing degree and work per diem @MCO (Medical College of Ohio) in their Medical School's Clincal Skills Lab.
I have one child, who is 16 years old and his name is Steven. I have been married to the same man for almost 21 years (our anniversary is in November) He is an IT Director for a local company; which has 500+ employees..
We have 6 cats....all DSH, except for Mia Sweet Liberty Rose (a pedigree show-quality Siamese)she is 9 months old today!
Aloha,
My name is Patty, I am 47...almost 48 come this Nov. I have always been blessed with being able to have my furkids. I have had big birds, llamas to puppies and kittys.Oh and 2 monkeys that I was watching, I actualy think they were watching me to see when they could dig from the cage.
I live on the Big Island of Hawaii, I am originaly from Wisc(Madison) bit came to Hawaii when I was 12. So I went back and forth from the mainland to here.
I have two children Juliana who is 19 she still lives with me and tolerates me fairly well. She works but if I whine to her enough maybe she will go back to college. She is a very smart woman and I cant see her doing counter work forever. Andrew is 18. He caused me great pain but hopefully he is growing out of it. He is into judo and will be trying to go to Japan to study and then if the Lord sees fit onto the olyimpics. He too state champ in Hawaii for his weight div.
He works with his sensei and I am very glad.
What do I do? Well I work in domestic violence. I do groups with men who abuse woman, and woman who abuse their male partners. I also do parenting with of these people. I love my work. I am a survivor of domestic violence myself. So is Andrew. Part of Andrew's brain is missing do to the abuse his father did to us while Andrew was a small child. No one told me this until he was 16years old. He just acted out and was so depressed all the time.
So stop by and give me a pieceof your mind. If ever you head to Hawaii you can always bunk at my house. It is off the beaten path. I dont have alot, but what I do I certainly with a new friend!
My name is Patty, I am 47...almost 48 come this Nov. I have always been blessed with being able to have my furkids. I have had big birds, llamas to puppies and kittys.Oh and 2 monkeys that I was watching, I actualy think they were watching me to see when they could dig from the cage.
I live on the Big Island of Hawaii, I am originaly from Wisc(Madison) bit came to Hawaii when I was 12. So I went back and forth from the mainland to here.
I have two children Juliana who is 19 she still lives with me and tolerates me fairly well. She works but if I whine to her enough maybe she will go back to college. She is a very smart woman and I cant see her doing counter work forever. Andrew is 18. He caused me great pain but hopefully he is growing out of it. He is into judo and will be trying to go to Japan to study and then if the Lord sees fit onto the olyimpics. He too state champ in Hawaii for his weight div.
He works with his sensei and I am very glad.
What do I do? Well I work in domestic violence. I do groups with men who abuse woman, and woman who abuse their male partners. I also do parenting with of these people. I love my work. I am a survivor of domestic violence myself. So is Andrew. Part of Andrew's brain is missing do to the abuse his father did to us while Andrew was a small child. No one told me this until he was 16years old. He just acted out and was so depressed all the time.
So stop by and give me a pieceof your mind. If ever you head to Hawaii you can always bunk at my house. It is off the beaten path. I dont have alot, but what I do I certainly with a new friend!
Debby- I will add my name to my siggy...jsut for you!
Valanhb - great, another NASCAR fan! Who's your driver?
Lhezza- nice pic! Woohoo! Jeffie Gordon!!!
Valanhb - great, another NASCAR fan! Who's your driver?
Lhezza- nice pic! Woohoo! Jeffie Gordon!!!
I tried to name my kitty Jeffie but Mike would have no part of that! He's a Dale Jarret fan...but I love him anyway!
I worked for the DuPont Company here in Delaware for 10 years. I was fortunate enough to be invited to a luncheon with Jeff Gordon a few years ago when he was doing his yearly appearance at DuPont prior to the June Dover race. It was awesome! I got to eat pizza with Jeffie, talk with him and snap a few pics. What a great day for Carla! Here is a pic of me with Jeffie. Oh, and by the way, it was HIS idea for me to put my hand on his chest for the pic! Yummy!
I'm not much of a NASCAR fan, but I can see why you would be a Jeff Gordon fan.
LDG, My feelings on adoption are similar to yours. Why add to overpopulation? My S/O and I both agree that if, probably when, we adopt, it doesn't have to be an infant. Neither of us is into the diaper changing scene, anyway.
LDG, My feelings on adoption are similar to yours. Why add to overpopulation? My S/O and I both agree that if, probably when, we adopt, it doesn't have to be an infant. Neither of us is into the diaper changing scene, anyway.
Brenda - LOL!
We have a business associate who "worked out a deal" with his wife: procreate, but only if he doesn't have to change diapers. His daughter is over a year now, and he's only changed diapers twice! Not the relationship I'd want but....
Carla - I know nothing about NASCAR, but how wonderful for you about your day with Jeff! :tounge2:
And Patty, you are my hero. What an incredible story. We're so blessed to have you here among us. Hope all works out for your son. We'll all be here, cheering him on.
Debbie Ann - another hero to many children. Pictures of the kitties?
Carla - I know nothing about NASCAR, but how wonderful for you about your day with Jeff! :tounge2:
And Patty, you are my hero. What an incredible story. We're so blessed to have you here among us. Hope all works out for your son. We'll all be here, cheering him on.
Debbie Ann - another hero to many children. Pictures of the kitties?
WOW!!! I just want to hold a great big dinner party and invite you all over.
Your stories have made me laugh, cheer, agree with, sigh, cry and most of all have made me feel like I belong to a very, very special group. WOW!!!
Okay........
My name is Leslie, I am 36 years old. I live with my partner Peter who is 43. We've been together nearly 4 turbulent years. He was married before and has 2 kids (18 and 13 year old boys) We live in Canberra, Australia.
I was born in South West Africa and then lived in England before coming to Australia in 1977. (All by the age of 12)
I have an inherited disease called Porphyria Variegata which affects my liver so I am allergic to most drugs and anaesthetics (very easy to bump me off LOL) Also means I can't drink alcohol (mixed blessing) or sunbake.
This has been the worst year of my life really. My mother died the end of February this year. It was sudden and shocking and I can't get over it. I feel so much guilt and wish I had been able to do more. I have so many things I wish I could ask her. I just need one of her great big cuddles. I don't spend much time with my father. I have a 21 year old brother who I am very close to and I think is the most amazing person I have ever met. I have been sick with colds and depression (never believed in depression) and have recently given up work to get my health and head back together (you have all been a part of helping me do that in more ways than you will ever know).
I have just been told to give up the idea of ever having a baby and have pretty much dealt with that issue now too. So, all in all itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s been a pretty bad year but not as bad as a lot of other peoples, and it is getting better. :-)
I think you have all gotten to see my little Furbabies, Harry, Hayley, Amy and soon to be Tatyana the Blue Russian kitten Woo Hoo!!!! They are everything to me and I love them to death. Amy will be having kittens soon so that will keep me busy too.
I love reading, writing, drawing, cooking, movies, music, acting, gardening, playing with the cats, computer stuff, TheCatSite.com, candles, oil burners, flowers, garage sales, collecting snoopy stuff and blue and white china and blue glass.
So there is a little bit about me, quite boring.
Again thank you for letting me get to know you all better too.
Leslie
Your stories have made me laugh, cheer, agree with, sigh, cry and most of all have made me feel like I belong to a very, very special group. WOW!!!
Okay........
My name is Leslie, I am 36 years old. I live with my partner Peter who is 43. We've been together nearly 4 turbulent years. He was married before and has 2 kids (18 and 13 year old boys) We live in Canberra, Australia.
I was born in South West Africa and then lived in England before coming to Australia in 1977. (All by the age of 12)
I have an inherited disease called Porphyria Variegata which affects my liver so I am allergic to most drugs and anaesthetics (very easy to bump me off LOL) Also means I can't drink alcohol (mixed blessing) or sunbake.
This has been the worst year of my life really. My mother died the end of February this year. It was sudden and shocking and I can't get over it. I feel so much guilt and wish I had been able to do more. I have so many things I wish I could ask her. I just need one of her great big cuddles. I don't spend much time with my father. I have a 21 year old brother who I am very close to and I think is the most amazing person I have ever met. I have been sick with colds and depression (never believed in depression) and have recently given up work to get my health and head back together (you have all been a part of helping me do that in more ways than you will ever know).
I have just been told to give up the idea of ever having a baby and have pretty much dealt with that issue now too. So, all in all itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s been a pretty bad year but not as bad as a lot of other peoples, and it is getting better. :-)
I think you have all gotten to see my little Furbabies, Harry, Hayley, Amy and soon to be Tatyana the Blue Russian kitten Woo Hoo!!!! They are everything to me and I love them to death. Amy will be having kittens soon so that will keep me busy too.
I love reading, writing, drawing, cooking, movies, music, acting, gardening, playing with the cats, computer stuff, TheCatSite.com, candles, oil burners, flowers, garage sales, collecting snoopy stuff and blue and white china and blue glass.
So there is a little bit about me, quite boring.
Again thank you for letting me get to know you all better too.
Leslie
This fear everyone has of being "boring" is driving me nuts! NO ONE IS BORING! Being alive is a blessing in itself, as Leslie has so painfully just illustrated.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I am so blessed to have both of my parents. My Dad is a lifetime diabetic, diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes one year after insulin was discovered. He is about to celebrate his 71st birthday!!!! I consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world.
And as far as bad years go, it hasn't been a good one for us either. My husband Gary had a brain tumor removed last October, had to undergo two surgeries in March and April for stomach and esophageal tumors, bleeding gastroenteritis and other problems (not cancer, thankfully), just underwent back surgery two weeks ago, for which there were complications and has to undergo surgery again this Friday. Poor thing has been living with constant pain for years, which has intensified the past few months. Also we work on "Wall Street." Hubby is the Chief Strategist for a brokerage firm. I am the Senior Equity Analyst and a CFA (Chartered Fincancial Analyst). The stock market has ruined many (fortunately [or unfortunately] Gary's forecasts have been negative, which means on target, for over two years, one of the few). Our income has gone from substantial to a dribble, and with all the medical costs (bad insurance at work - we don't work for one of the large firms), it's been really difficult.
He's turning 40 September 30, but is living in the body of an old man. He's been fighting depresseion, too, but our involvement with feral cats has given us so much, and brought us to this wonderful site.
Thoughts and prayers are with you Leslie.
Laurie
So sorry to hear of your loss. I am so blessed to have both of my parents. My Dad is a lifetime diabetic, diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes one year after insulin was discovered. He is about to celebrate his 71st birthday!!!! I consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world.
And as far as bad years go, it hasn't been a good one for us either. My husband Gary had a brain tumor removed last October, had to undergo two surgeries in March and April for stomach and esophageal tumors, bleeding gastroenteritis and other problems (not cancer, thankfully), just underwent back surgery two weeks ago, for which there were complications and has to undergo surgery again this Friday. Poor thing has been living with constant pain for years, which has intensified the past few months. Also we work on "Wall Street." Hubby is the Chief Strategist for a brokerage firm. I am the Senior Equity Analyst and a CFA (Chartered Fincancial Analyst). The stock market has ruined many (fortunately [or unfortunately] Gary's forecasts have been negative, which means on target, for over two years, one of the few). Our income has gone from substantial to a dribble, and with all the medical costs (bad insurance at work - we don't work for one of the large firms), it's been really difficult.
He's turning 40 September 30, but is living in the body of an old man. He's been fighting depresseion, too, but our involvement with feral cats has given us so much, and brought us to this wonderful site.
Thoughts and prayers are with you Leslie.
Laurie
Wow, all these amazing people in one place. I'm constantly amazed by the quality of the people on here.
Such giving and kindness by so many.
I totally understand having a very bad year. Mine was the last two years. My mother passed away in January 2000 after a very quick decline in her health due to breast cancer and the latest round of treatment. To this day I believe it was the chemo that killed her, not the cancer. My mother was my best friend so her passing hit me really hard. At the same time over the two years, I was miserable at my job and the stress was causing me health problems. I was having stress induced asthma, and was tested for heart problems, gall bladder problems, and ulcers (luckily all the tests were negative). I did get married in 2000, but I was so depressed and miserable in the other aspects of my life that I didn't even enjoy that. Last year, I lost my job on Labor Day (ironic, huh?) right before the 9/11 attacks. It turned out to be the best thing possible for me. After I wasn't at that office, all the health problems disappeared, and I have even been losing weight! I now have a job that I like, with people that actually appreciate me (the most important part!).
Although hubby isn't working, again, I know we can make it though whatever comes our way. Basically what I have learned is that no matter how bad it gets, it does get better eventually.
Carla, that is so cool that you got to lunch with Jeff! I know a few people who would kill for that experience. LOL I really have favorite teams more than drivers - Joe Gibbs Racing and Dale Earnhart, Inc. but I would have to say my two favorites are Tony Stewart and Dale Jr.
I totally understand having a very bad year. Mine was the last two years. My mother passed away in January 2000 after a very quick decline in her health due to breast cancer and the latest round of treatment. To this day I believe it was the chemo that killed her, not the cancer. My mother was my best friend so her passing hit me really hard. At the same time over the two years, I was miserable at my job and the stress was causing me health problems. I was having stress induced asthma, and was tested for heart problems, gall bladder problems, and ulcers (luckily all the tests were negative). I did get married in 2000, but I was so depressed and miserable in the other aspects of my life that I didn't even enjoy that. Last year, I lost my job on Labor Day (ironic, huh?) right before the 9/11 attacks. It turned out to be the best thing possible for me. After I wasn't at that office, all the health problems disappeared, and I have even been losing weight! I now have a job that I like, with people that actually appreciate me (the most important part!).
Carla, that is so cool that you got to lunch with Jeff! I know a few people who would kill for that experience. LOL I really have favorite teams more than drivers - Joe Gibbs Racing and Dale Earnhart, Inc. but I would have to say my two favorites are Tony Stewart and Dale Jr.
Leslie and Heidi, I am sorry to hear of the loss of both your mothers. Having lost both my mother and father, (mom 5 years ago, and dad 2 years ago) I know how hard it is.
Laurie, I'm also sorry to hear your husband has to go through yet another surgery this Friday. I hope maybe this one will help him and he won't be in so much pain.
Leslie, I really hope things start looking better for you, my prayers are with you!
Carla!! What a great picture!! He really is a handsome man!
Laurie, I'm also sorry to hear your husband has to go through yet another surgery this Friday. I hope maybe this one will help him and he won't be in so much pain.
Leslie, I really hope things start looking better for you, my prayers are with you!
Carla!! What a great picture!! He really is a handsome man!
I can not even imagine how I would react if my parents died. I would probably lose it. I am VERY close to my family and very grateful for all they have done. My dad has the beginning stages of PKD - Polycystic Kidney Disease. Runs on my Dad's side of the family. His brother just died on my birthday 11/3/2000 at the age of 61. He was on dialysis at that time. His mother, my grandmother, died at the age of 57, 3 months before I was born in '68. My father just turned 60. Knock on wood.
I'm a #48 fan! He is just kicking a** and taking names!
Keith
I'm a #48 fan! He is just kicking a** and taking names!
Keith
Thanks guys
As I said so many people have been through worse. I have been telling everyone I know that has parents and loved ones that may not be too well to get every second of enjoyment, wisdom and togetherness they can. I guess it's a good lesson in life about never taking anything for granted and making a little bit of effort.
valanhb I am sorry about your mum and understand how you feel also. Mum had a very bad asthma attack, my brother called me just after 3 in the mornig to come over. The ambluance was there when I arrived and mum was in a bad state. I couldn't talk to her and I don't think she even knew I was there. She started complaining about pain in her left arm but they just kept pumping adrenalin into her. They got her down the stairs and as they lifted her onto the trolly she went blue. We got her into the ambulance and as there was only two guys I had to pump her heart. Seeing her just lying there looking like that and not being able to get her heart to start will live with me forever. I just keep thinking that if they had started treating her for a heart attack she would still be here. I think all the adrenalin they gave her placed additional strain on her heart. I am angry and sad and I know this isn't the place to talk about such things but I needed to get it off my chest I suppose. I can relate with the health problems I have had to leave work also because of it and I am sure it's stress related for the most part. I am so glad it's working out for you now and you are an inspiration.
LDG I am so sorry about your husband I hope the opperation goes splendidly well. My thoughts and prayers are with you too.
But life does go on and we are lucky in so many other ways. And we all have beautiful kitties. I am so lucky to have found this site and you are all wonderful, strong, positive people that have so much wisdom and advise. I can only hope that I can give half as much as what I have received from you all.
A BIG THANK YOU
As I said so many people have been through worse. I have been telling everyone I know that has parents and loved ones that may not be too well to get every second of enjoyment, wisdom and togetherness they can. I guess it's a good lesson in life about never taking anything for granted and making a little bit of effort.
valanhb I am sorry about your mum and understand how you feel also. Mum had a very bad asthma attack, my brother called me just after 3 in the mornig to come over. The ambluance was there when I arrived and mum was in a bad state. I couldn't talk to her and I don't think she even knew I was there. She started complaining about pain in her left arm but they just kept pumping adrenalin into her. They got her down the stairs and as they lifted her onto the trolly she went blue. We got her into the ambulance and as there was only two guys I had to pump her heart. Seeing her just lying there looking like that and not being able to get her heart to start will live with me forever. I just keep thinking that if they had started treating her for a heart attack she would still be here. I think all the adrenalin they gave her placed additional strain on her heart. I am angry and sad and I know this isn't the place to talk about such things but I needed to get it off my chest I suppose. I can relate with the health problems I have had to leave work also because of it and I am sure it's stress related for the most part. I am so glad it's working out for you now and you are an inspiration.
LDG I am so sorry about your husband I hope the opperation goes splendidly well. My thoughts and prayers are with you too.
But life does go on and we are lucky in so many other ways. And we all have beautiful kitties. I am so lucky to have found this site and you are all wonderful, strong, positive people that have so much wisdom and advise. I can only hope that I can give half as much as what I have received from you all.
A BIG THANK YOU
Leslie & Heidi,
I just stumbled across your posts tonight and it caught me off guard a little. I just want to tell you both that if you ever need to talk about your mom's, I am here. I, for one, understand that sometimes, we just need to tell someone how much we miss our mom's and how much they meant to us.
This morning, I was driving to work and had one of my "moments".
Mom died November 20th (the day of her car accident) but was on life support until November 28th. When they took the respirator off of her, she died within the hour. It brings me more comfort believing she died instantly. But, on another hand, I am thankful for having been given the chance to go and hold her hand one last time.
She had decided to make a quick trip to the corner store because her printer ran out of ink. It was during one of the very first snow storms. On her way back, she was going uphill and started fishtailing. She collided with a gravel truck and needless to say, she did not have a chance. Sad part is, she was less than 2 minutes away from home.
Well, mom was my whole life. Even though she was pretty far away, I used to talk to her on a daily basis or we'd make sure to send an email, in case it was too late to call.
I am still struggling with this loss. Some days are harder than others and today, it was one of those days. I heard Kenny Chesneys song "That's the good stuff" and had a mini-cry on the way to work!
I miss her sooooo much. I still believe, to this day that a part of me died when she did. I do not understand why it is taking me this long to grieve. I think of her, I cry. I remember things about her, I cry. I guess, in time...
I know everyone here cannot even imagine how much they have all meant to me. Not knowingly, you have all played a part in my healing process. Each night, before going to bed, I check in and I send off my daily "email". Through all of you, I am sure she is listening.
God Bless and Thank you all for being there.
I just stumbled across your posts tonight and it caught me off guard a little. I just want to tell you both that if you ever need to talk about your mom's, I am here. I, for one, understand that sometimes, we just need to tell someone how much we miss our mom's and how much they meant to us.
This morning, I was driving to work and had one of my "moments".
Mom died November 20th (the day of her car accident) but was on life support until November 28th. When they took the respirator off of her, she died within the hour. It brings me more comfort believing she died instantly. But, on another hand, I am thankful for having been given the chance to go and hold her hand one last time.
She had decided to make a quick trip to the corner store because her printer ran out of ink. It was during one of the very first snow storms. On her way back, she was going uphill and started fishtailing. She collided with a gravel truck and needless to say, she did not have a chance. Sad part is, she was less than 2 minutes away from home.
Well, mom was my whole life. Even though she was pretty far away, I used to talk to her on a daily basis or we'd make sure to send an email, in case it was too late to call.
I am still struggling with this loss. Some days are harder than others and today, it was one of those days. I heard Kenny Chesneys song "That's the good stuff" and had a mini-cry on the way to work!
I miss her sooooo much. I still believe, to this day that a part of me died when she did. I do not understand why it is taking me this long to grieve. I think of her, I cry. I remember things about her, I cry. I guess, in time...
I know everyone here cannot even imagine how much they have all meant to me. Not knowingly, you have all played a part in my healing process. Each night, before going to bed, I check in and I send off my daily "email". Through all of you, I am sure she is listening.
God Bless and Thank you all for being there.
Ghyslaine, I remember you telling us about the accident and how horrible it was for you!!! I'm so sorry for your loss!
Quote by Bundylee....
I am angry and sad and I know this isn't the place to talk about such things but I needed to get it off my chest I suppose.
*************
Leslie, you can talk about things like that any time you want on this site. That is what the lounge is for, sharing, asking advice, seeking comfort, and talking about cats and anything else on our minds!
I talked about my father ALOT 2 years ago, I had just joined this site about 2 months after he died. I found alot of support here. I remember Deb25 really helped me alot because she had been through it as well.
Quote by Bundylee....
I am angry and sad and I know this isn't the place to talk about such things but I needed to get it off my chest I suppose.
*************
Leslie, you can talk about things like that any time you want on this site. That is what the lounge is for, sharing, asking advice, seeking comfort, and talking about cats and anything else on our minds!
I talked about my father ALOT 2 years ago, I had just joined this site about 2 months after he died. I found alot of support here. I remember Deb25 really helped me alot because she had been through it as well.
Whisker's mom
Thank you for sharing your story and for your support. I am there for you too. I had to cry when I read your story, it's just so shocking and you feel the pain of that every moment. My worst times is when I lie in bed at night and it's dark, I start to remember things then, and just can't handle the pain. But I guess we do handle it. I, like you feel cheated. They should still be with us. God Here go the tears again.
If you or anyone else wants to eamil me and talk this through or let's just share the pain please do so.
I just can't tell you all enough just how special, kind and beautiful you all are.
Thank you for sharing your story and for your support. I am there for you too. I had to cry when I read your story, it's just so shocking and you feel the pain of that every moment. My worst times is when I lie in bed at night and it's dark, I start to remember things then, and just can't handle the pain. But I guess we do handle it. I, like you feel cheated. They should still be with us. God Here go the tears again.
If you or anyone else wants to eamil me and talk this through or let's just share the pain please do so.
I just can't tell you all enough just how special, kind and beautiful you all are.
