Getting to know each other

[petey]

First name: Marsha
Nickname (irl) Pete (childhood nickname that has stuck all these years -- all my mom's family calls me this),     or  Petey (Mom calls me this -- always has and probably always will)
Location (be a bit specific): Clarkton, North Carolina (a little, tiny town -- two stoplights -- in southeastern NC); this is where Marvin grew up and has lived for 52 years; we live five miles from the house where he was born and raised.
Age: 45
YOUR RENAL STATUS: wife to Marvin (13-year hemo dialysis patient, currently on home hemo)
What you do for a living: high school English and Journalism teacher (20 years now); before that, newspaper reporter/photographer (5 years)
What you want to do for a living: Before all of Marvin's troubles, I dreamed about being a professional novelist.  Since ESRD hit us, I've seriously considered going back to school one day to be a dialysis nurse.
Relationship status: married to the love of my life and the finest man who has ever lived, Marvin, for 22 years (he's really cute, too!)
Siblings: one sister (2 years older) and one brother (one year older)
Pets: one dog who thinks he's human -- Hop-Sing (a pug/pekingese mix who worships me and is worshipped by me)
Three bands you would consider to be your favorite: I can only list three?  That sucks because I could go on forever.  Here's a start (can't do just bands, though, has to be musicians) ...  Meatloaf, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Barry Mannilow, Chicago, Eagles, Temptations, Statler Brothers, Dolly Parton, etc.
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: overseas -- France, Newfoundland;   in US -- all up and down the East Coast (and even in the midwest some) because my dad was in the military until I was 16 (U.S. Coast Guard)
Sport(s) you play, if any: have coached volleyball, softball, and basketball on the high school and middle school levels (don't any more -- those days are over) ; have also coached youth baseball for 22 years (last year, I had a five-, six-, and seven-year-old team -- it was so much fun... I loved working with those "babies," and we went undefeated and advanced to the regional tournament)
Sports team(s) you support: Cincinnati Reds
What you would/did name your first born child:  Marvin and I couldn't have children.  This is the only sad thing that has happened to us in our marriage.  My only "baby" is Hop-Sing (when we found out we were getting him, my mom -- who doesn't really like dogs -- suggested we pick a Chinese name because Pugs and Pekes are both originally from China.  I couldn't think of any Chinese names.  Marvin said he watched "Bonanza" as a little boy and they had a Chinese cook named "Hop-Sing."  So, that's what we named him.  My mom was not impressed.)
Worst injury you've had:   I've been pretty lucky -- no real injuries
Drink/Smoke?: Don't drink, have smoked since I was 15 -- want to quit one day, just not today
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: Bed 10:00, Wake up 5:00
Favorite colour: pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, or pink; second choice is pink, too!
Favorite food: shrimp
Favorite alcoholic drink:  Don't drink -- haven't since college (but have seriously considered taking it up again)
Why people like you: I'm easy to talk to and like meeting new people; I like people for who they are and don't consider race, socioeconomic status, disability, or religious affliation (or lack thereof); I can find "something good" in everyone I meet; I am sincere and not a fake; I like to help people; I always, always pull for the "underdog."
What people dislike about you: I have been told (by Marvin's home hemodialysis nurse) that I am "intimidating" because I'm intelligent, pro-active, and pushy -- especially where Marvin is concerned; I'm also opinionated, out-spoken, and domineering; I don't usually take "No" for an answer; I can also be stubborn, honest (to a fault), and loud. I've been called "aggressive" and, on more than one hundred occasions, a "b*tch."  If you mess with my family or my dog, I'll fight you in a heartbeat...but, if you mess with my Marvin, you might as well pick out your burial plot.  Your days are numbered, and I will get you.
Best achievement in life: I was a LURD (living, unrelated donor) when I gave Marvin one of my kidneys on July 26, 2000.  The doctors said it wouldn't work because we weren't a good "match," but I kept after them for over five years.  The kidney "worked" but, after three years and three months, it contracted the same disease that destroyed his original kidneys and he had to go back on dialysis.  This was, by far, the most important thing I've ever done in my life.  It was an absolutely wonderful experience for me, and I would do it again -- tomorrow and with my remaining kidney.  I thought that this act was something that would only benefit Marvin, but it did an awful lot for me, too.  Through it, I realized my purpose in life and it enriched my soul tremendously.
Why you belong to this forum: You have "walked a mile in my shoes."  You know where I've been, where I am now, and where I'm going.  You don't judge me, and you let me be me.  You show concern for my Marvin (which makes me love you with every ounce of my being).

[Falkenbach]

Hi Petey

I think Hop-Sing is a great name for your dog! 

[paddbear0000]

 

[Falkenbach]

Actually, good idea to bump this, paddbear, there must be loads of new members who can tell us about themselves in this thread. For those who don't know what this thread is about, here is a copy of the original post - just cut and paste the questions into your post to save time.

Here's a list of questions so that the forum can learn more about you - just skip any that you don't wish to answer.

First name:
Nickname (irl):
Location (be a bit specific):
Age:
YOUR RENAL STATUS:
What you do for a living:
What you want to do for a living:
Relationship status:
Siblings:
Pets:
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:
Places you have travelled overseas, if any:
Sport(s) you play, if any:
Sports team(s) you support:
What you would/did name your first born child:
Worst injury you've had:
Drink/Smoke?:
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:
Favourite colour:
Favourite food:
Favourite alcoholic drink:
Why people like you:
What people dislike about you:
Best achievement in life:
Why you belong to this forum:








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[mysty]

First name: Lina
Nickname (irl): Mysty
Location (be a bit specific): Miami, Fl
Age: 48
YOUR RENAL STATUS: soon to be caregiver
What you do for a living: aggravate people - i do purchasing at the Main Post Office
What you want to do for a living: be a beach bum
Relationship status: hmm.. heck.. in a relationship
Siblings:  sister 11 years younger, brother 4 years older<-- dont talk to him though
Pets: Billie my finch and gutter guppy my fish.
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:   Billy Joel, U2 and Greenday
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: England and Peru
Sport(s) you play, if any:  Used to play softball on a team, bowling,  shooting(rifle), and kayacking (get too sore now!)
Sports team(s) you support: Dolphins, Marlins, Heat, Panthers and all State of Florida Colleges
What you would/did name your first born child: Corey <-girl
Worst injury you've had: nail thru the bottom of my foot and out the top..
Drink/Smoke?:  yes/yes
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  about 1030 pm and 6 am
Favourite colour: red
Favourite food: Italian
Favourite alcoholic drink: margaritas
Why people like you: easy going/outgoing?
What people dislike about you: speak my mind
Best achievement in life: my kids!
Why you belong to this forum: To learn more and understand Keith and what he goes thru so i can love him better,  and in the process.. acquired a whole new loving family.

[paddbear0000]

  Yes! Another U2 fan!!!

[mysty]

Yes! Another U2 fan!!!

absolutely!!!

[Falkenbach]

Some of these injuries you people have done to yourselves... !! Ouch.

[mysty]

Well mine was plain stupid injury.. it was after Hurricane Andrew blew thru town.. 6 months later I can move back into my house at the time.. and silly me.. didnt think.. was wearing those cheapy 3 dollar canvas sneakers mowing foot high grass.. and there was nails and all sorts of broken glass..

My kids were babies..and.. well in went the nail and i thought.. OW!!!.. lifted my foot and saw the nail.. and though.. ooooohhhh crap...so i hobbled to the hose.. soaked my shoe and foot.. went inside.. got some scissors.. cut away and the canvas and pulled the sole of the shoe off (with the nail).. wrapped it up in a towel... went and got a tetanus shot..not much else you can do...

hey.. at least i didnt faint out there on more garbage buried in that grass!!.. 

[monrein]

First name:  Gail
Nickname (irl): Gaila, 
Location (be a bit specific): Toronto, Canada
Age:  54(and counting)
YOUR RENAL STATUS: failing trx after 23+ years.  Pre-dialysis for now.  Fistula surgery on Monday April 14th
What you do for a living: Retired 4 years ago from working as a family therapist/counsellor with teenagers and families.  Before that did a year of landscape architecture and before that taught french language and literature at university here and english lang. and lit. in France
What you want to do for a living: I would have loved to be a surgeon.  My brother is a veterinarian and I like to watch him do surgery and we like to talk surgery.
Relationship status: married to the same guy I started living with when I was 17!!! Who knew that was even possible!!!
Siblings: my sister is a year younger than me and my brother is 10 years younger.  I adore both of them.
Pets: used to have a dog named Simber (part malamute, part shepherd)
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite: Grateful Dead, Beatles,  Stones
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, former Yugoslavia, Andorra, Jamaica, the US, Cuba, Japan, Iceland, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Burma, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Galapagos, Ecuador, Guatemala, Italy,Mexico and I've probably missed some.  We used to try to work a year, travel a year especially third world countries. Post-transplant we took up white water canoeing in northern Canada.  I've done 11 trips including one to the Hood River in the Arctic,
Sport(s) you play, if any: Go to the gym and used to canoe.  He loves baseball and lacrosse
What you would/did name your first born child: ??no clue
Worst injury you've had: growth on spine. Spent almost 18 months getting through surgery and recovery.
Drink/Smoke?: no/no
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: very variable
Favourite colour: blue blue and more blue all shades
Favourite food: never met a food I didn't like. Really.  I eat chicken feet and tripe and anything that won't kill a person.  Most people are grossed out but I grew up in Jamaica and tried a lot of weird stuff. Liked them all
Favourite alcoholic drink: none
Why people like you: kind, compassionate, dependable, honest, I wonder why sometimes.
What people dislike about you: I can be a bit bossy but less so now I'm older
Best achievement in life: My garden I guess but I'm really proud of how many things I've done despite this disease and its crap.  My doctor once told me that if I hadn't been ill I'd probably be running a small country somewhere.
Why you belong to this forum: I really like the support and sharing with you all who know what it's like. No BS and no pretense.

[Falkenbach]

Relationship status: married to the same guy I started living with when I was 17!!! Who knew that was even possible!!!

Exactly the same here!

[highlite36]

First name:  Duazong (DU-AH-ZONG.....I know, it's a long and complicated Asian name....but what could I expect from traditional Asian parents???)
Nickname: Dee (Got it in college after NO ONE could pronounce my name....)
Location (be a bit specific): Madison, Wisconsin
Age:26
YOUR RENAL STATUS: Failed transplant; Peritoneal Dialysis on a cycler machine
What you do for a living: I am just about to start graduate school at the medical school
What you want to do for a living: Work with renal patients
Relationship status: Not Married....but I'm dating a great gentleman so I can't complain....  :-)
Siblings: Three younger brothers and a Caucasian "sister" who gave me a kidney
Pets: 2 Dogs: Gilbert Francis (shih tzu/bichon) and Maximus Augustus (pug/rat terrier)
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:
Places you have travelled overseas, if any:
Sport(s) you play, if any:
Sports team(s) you support: Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers
What you would/did name your first born child: I've never thought about what I'd name my child since the possibility of having one is so close to nothing.  BUT, if I had another puppy, I'd name him Hamilton Truman if it was a boy.....a girl would be named Daisy Belle
Worst injury you've had: failed transplant....does that count??
Drink/Smoke?:no/no
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  Well, being on a machine for over ten hours puts my bedtime at 8 pm so I can be up and out of bed by about 7 am.
Favourite colour: PINK!
Favourite food: PIZZA!!!!  Pan style crust, no sauce, EXTRA garlic butter sauce, green olives, mushrooms, red onions.  OR chicken, mushrooms, pineapple, with extra sauce
Favourite alcoholic drink: UV Blue lemonade with a touch of cranberry
Why people like you: Cause I'm nice...and usually sick enough that people feel bad if they don't like me.....so they're almost FORCED to enjoy my presence and company. 
What people dislike about you:  I have a good attitude about almost everything and I tend to be chipper far too often.  People get annoyed because I'm too happy all of the time.
Best achievement in life: I finished college....The running joke is that it took 7 years, 4 colleges, and 3 kidneys to send me through school....there are bets to see what it would take to send me through grad school....LOL
Why you belong to this forum: I love meeting other people like me.  We are a social and support network for each other....and I take comfort in knowing that there are other people like me here...

[ndl0520]

First Name:  Noel
Nickname:  Dee
Location:  Southern California
Age:  41
Your Renal Status:  Hemo Dialysis (MWF) 3 hours
What do you do for a living: On disability (Former Police Officer)
What you want to do for a living:  I would love to go back to what I was doing, but that's not going to happen.  Going back to school to study Radiology.
Relationship status:  Single.....but dating someone wonderful.
Siblings:  I have 2 awesome brothers.  We all have PKD.  One already on dialysis, the other still barely hanging on.
Pets:  None....I used to have 2 Rottweilers when I was living in a bigger house.
Three bands I consider to be my favorite:  Depeche Mode, New Order, The Cure.
Places I have traveled overseas, if any:  Japan, Philippines
Sport(s) you play, if any:  Basketball when I was healthy.
Sports team(s) you support:  49ers, SF Giants, Oakland A's, Warriors & the Sharks.  Also, Go CAL!
What you would/did name your first born child:  It all depends on the sex, but I have no clue yet.
Worst injury you've had:  bad sprained ankles.
Drink/smoke:  I was only a social drinker and I smokes for 21 yrs.  I've quit for almos 8 yrs now....best thing I ever did in life.
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  it varies.
Favorite color:  LAPD Blue
Favorite food:  Lasagne & Ribs
Favorite Alcoholic drink:  I'm mostly a beer drinker & my favorite was MGD or Coronas
Why people like you:  I'm kind hearted, sincere, honest, respectful, & very outgoing
What people dislike about you:  I'm always upbeat & happy...not alot of things could drag me down
Best achievement in life:  Probably surviving in the Army thru basic training, the Iraq War among others, also being successful as a Police Officer.  I've been thru so many gun battles & being shot at.  I just Thank God I'm alive.
Why you belong in this forum:  This site is true to them selves & keeps it REAL!  The people in this site is awesome.

[paddbear0000]

  For being a police officer and a war veteran! 

[jr1234]

First name: John
Nickname (irl):
Location (be a bit specific): Nashville Tennessee
Age: 57
YOUR RENAL STATUS: 2nd Year Hemo dialysis March 2008 3X weekly 4 hrs
What you do for a living: Licensed A&D  therapist, former Submariner and severed with 2 years Costal River Squadron 2
What you want to do for a living: More
Relationship status: Married 25 years
Siblings: 2 bothers and 1 sister
Pets:  2  beautiful Shitzu girls plus 2 birds ( conjure and macaw
Three bands you would consider to be your favorite: Beatles
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: All of South America most of Central Europe
Sport(s) you play, if any: Biking
Sports team(s) you support:
What you would/did name your first born child: Dennis
Worst injury you've had:
Drink/Smoke?: Smoke free 22 years
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  10 pm up 5 am
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: More
Favorites alcoholic drink: “Just for Today”
Why people like you: I listen
What people dislike about you: Not enough time to spend
Best achievement in life: Musician and Friend
Why you belong to this forum: Sanity and reality check

[MIbarra]

Your dogs are adorable, jr1234!

First name: Manuela
Nickname (irl): My family calls me Mani.
Location (be a bit specific): Houston, TX area
Age: 32
YOUR RENAL STATUS: Transplant (cadaver) 4/29/07  2 years hemo in center before that... Reading all of your posts now is making me think my next go round will be home or PD.
What you do for a living: 2nd grade teacher
What you want to do for a living: same or something else in the education field or better yet, stay at home mom
Relationship status: Married for 7 years
Siblings: 1 brother, 2 sisters all older than me
Pets: Currently only our 2 Yorkshire Terrors (yes, terrors!) Their names are Schatzie and Schnappi.  I put my beautiful cat, Raja,  to sleep right before Christmas.
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite: don't really have a favorite.. I listen to a lot of diferent types of music
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: Germany, Mexico
Sports team(s) you support: GO Houston Rockets!
What you would/did name your first born child: Wow! It would be wonderful to be blessed with a child! I like Sophie for a girl and Henry for a boy.
Worst injury you've had: None really.. Thank God!
Drink/Smoke?: No smoking! Drink? Very very rarely.
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: Depends on if I have to teach the next day or not.
Favourite colour: Blues, greens, purples
Favourite food: Asian food -- Korean food, Thai, Phillipino
Favourite alcoholic drink: Margaritas! On the rocks. (Don't get to enjoy those too often -- maybe a sip or two.)
What people dislike about you: People usually think I'm stuck up because I don't talk much. I'm just shy and I like to listen first.
Best achievement in life: Well, I'm working on my masters.. We'll see how that turns out.
Why you belong to this forum: I was sp happy to find it! I only wish I had found it earlier! Nobody in my family or friends really understands! My mother called today and asked how I was feeling and when I said great she said, "So, you're all okay now?" (No, not all okay, Mom... but a heck of a lot better!)

[Falkenbach]

First name:  Duazong (DU-AH-ZONG.....I know, it's a long and complicated Asian name....but what could I expect from traditional Asian parents???)

I think it's a beautiful name.

[kidley]

First name:    Cherryl It's a CH like cherry, not like sherry
Nickname (irl): CJ
Location (be a bit specific):    I am temporarily living w/my parents on their ranch about 60 miles from Austin, Texas
Age:    53
YOUR RENAL STATUS:  in center hemo. MWF 4hrs. only since Feb. 20
What you do for a living:   retired high school drama teacher
What you want to do for a living:  sell my free range chicken's eggs at a farmers market
Relationship status:   recently divorced
Siblings:    1 brother with PKD and 1 sister with PKD...no donors here!
Pets:    Babette the rabbit cat (Manx w/no tail)
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:  Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Incubus, Green Day
Places you have travelled overseas, if any:    France, Holland, England, Ireland, Mexico
Sport(s) you play, if any:   Scuba diving and skiing (snow, not water -- that's the 100 yard douche!)
Sports team(s) you support:   Go Astros!!!  I miss the killer B's.  and of course UT...Hook 'em Horns!
What you would/did name your first born child:  Lauren Suzanne
Worst injury you've had:   broken heart
Drink/Smoke?:  mmmmmmmMargaritas!  and while I'm tipsy let's smoke, too.
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  I go to bed and listen to Coast to Coast AM until about 2AM, then get up about 8AM
Favourite colour:  Carribean aqua
Favourite food:    Mexican, especially good fish tacos
Favourite alcoholic drink:   yes, please
Why people like you:  I'm sarcastic, an open minded liberal, and a nerd of the first order
What people dislike about you:  I'm sarcastic, an open minded liberal and a nerd of the first order
Best achievement in life:   my daughter is a beautiful person inside and out.  Also, I have not murdered my ex.
Why you belong to this forum: The name says it all...I HATE dialysis

[flip]

Where have you been all my life? We are so similar that it ain't funny.

[Ang]

Actually, good idea to bump this, paddbear, there must be loads of new members who can tell us about themselves in this thread. For those who don't know what this thread is about, here is a copy of the original post - just cut and paste the questions into your post to save time.

Here's a list of questions so that the forum can learn more about you - just skip any that you don't wish to answer.

First name: angel
Nickname (irl): peewee
Location melbourne  australia
Age: 41
YOUR RENAL STATUS: dialysis  stage
What you do for a living: retired
What you want to do for a living: customer  related
Relationship status: married
Siblings: sister
Pets: dog(jade) 2 cockatiels (leila  and  lily) 7 fish  out  in  the  front  yard.
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:
Places you have travelled overseas, if any:
Sport(s) you play, if any:
Sports team(s) you support: eseendon (afl footy) barcelona (soccer)
What you would/did name your first born child: alicia
Worst injury you've had:
Drink/Smoke?:
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  bed  8pm-2am, wake  up  4.30-7.00am
Favourite colour: red
Favourite food: schnitzel
Favourite alcoholic drink:
Why people like you: friendly
What people dislike about you: abrupt,tell  it like  it  is.
Best achievement in life: family
Why you belong to this forum: cause  of  al  you  people








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[kidley]

Where have you been all my life? We are so similar that it ain't funny.

I probably had my nose in a book and you didn't notice me.  Although from the picture on your posts, we might have met in Arkansas where I spent summers as a kid or maybe at a peace rally in '69...

[flip]

Been to Hot Springs a few times, used to fish at at Table Rock, was in college in '69 but playing football instead of peace rallies. Now I read more and try to forget the old days. I still listen to the same music and wonder how I ever survived. Dialysis is a piece of cake compared to the '60's.

[Bianca]

First name: Bianca
Nickname (irl): B, B baby
Location (be a bit specific): Chicago
Age: 30
YOUR RENAL STATUS: in center dialysis, on transplant list but on hold for now
What you do for a living: disability
What you want to do for a living: Im thinking about Marketing
Relationship status: single
Siblings: NONE!
Pets: Cat Fantasia
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite: well my fav "band" is the Dave Matthews Band, fav artist are John Legend, Janet Jackson, Estelle, Alicia Keys, Kanye West....
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: not yet
Sport(s) you play, if any: N/A
Sports team(s) you support: none really
What you would/did name your first born child: no kids, but if I had a son I would name him Jordan, dont know about girls names
Worst injury you've had: broken ankle
Drink/Smoke?: I sometimes have a social drink or two, non smoker
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: depends on the day lol
Favourite colour: purple
Favourite food: dont have one
Favourite alcoholic drink: almaretto sour, daquri's
Why people like you: they say Im funny and giving and caring
What people dislike about you: I can be a cocky b**** (its rare tho)
Best achievement in life: College Graduate
Why you belong to this forum: to get to know/talk with people who understand what Im going through

[rsood2004]

My answers:

First name: Laurie
Nickname (irl):
Location (be a bit specific): Rossford Ohio
Age: 33
YOUR RENAL STATUS:in center hemo M-W-F since sept 30 2006
What you do for a living: medical billing spec/office manager
What you want to do for a living: not sure what I want to be when I grow up
Relationship status: married to a wonderful man/RN(told him that's why I married him)
Siblings: one sister Amy (kidney stones)(tried to donate/exact match)
Pets: 2 boxers (Murphy and Maxx)
Three bands you would consider to be your favorite: Bon Jovi/Rascal Flatts/Prince
Places you have travelled overseas, if any:
Sport(s) you play, if any:
Sports team(s) you support: Detroit Red Wings/Toledo Mud Hens/Toledo Walleye(I guess)
What you would/did name your first born child: Kyle Joseph
Worst injury you've had: Fistula
Drink/Smoke?: drink occasionally when I need a break from reality
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: bed:9-10pm wake up: 1-5am
Favorite colour: pink
Favorite food: steak
Favorite alcoholic drink: amaretto sour
Why people like you: loveable/fun/outgoing/will listen/talk to anyone/always happy/smiley
What people dislike about you: heard once that I am too happy all the time
Best achievement in life: Having my son(lots of trouble being pregnant didn't know about kidney then)
Why you belong to this forum:I love to meet new people, especially one's who understand and have been where I am. I also love any info on the subject I can get my hands on!

[ODAT]

First name: Kim
Nickname (irl): Porkchop (dad gave to me), Crabby (sisters gave to me), Babyshoe (husband gave to me), and Queen of documentation (co-worker gave to me)
Location (be a bit specific): Rochester, New York
Age: 47
YOUR RENAL STATUS: as far as I know ok, going for a complete physical soon. Here for mom who is getting her access today (7/30/08)
What you do for a living: Technical Writer
What you want to do for a living: same
Relationship status: Married
Siblings: Two brothers (1 passed), three sisters
Pets: none now but had gerbils (lots!) and a cat
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite: Angels and Airwaves, Greenday, Jars of Clay
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: boohoo...
Sport(s) you play, if any: bowling (is that a sport?!)
Sports team(s) you support: Rochester Red Wings (baseball)
What you would/did name your first born child: Bradley
Worst injury you've had: hole in head (needed stitches)
Drink/Smoke?: used to do both but have been 'clean' for over 25 years
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: 10:30pm/6:30am
Favourite colour: blue (soothing)
Favourite food: bread
Favourite alcoholic drink: Long Island Tea (wait, didn't I say I didn't drink?!)
Why people like you: honest, warm, funny
What people dislike about you: stubborn
Best achievement in life: raising two amazing sons
Why you belong to this forum: Here for mom and to be around a bunch of wonderful people!