Getting to know each other

[Falkenbach]

We do get "Lost" here, yes. I've never watched it myself, as I'm not much of a fan of television. Everyone I know likes the show.

[angela515]

Lost is only the best show ever.

[Falkenbach]

Well, I guess we'll find out if Amanda watches it or not. I've seen many ads for the show, but I don't think I've seen the character you're referring to, at least I don't recall seeing any characters that remind me of Amanda's pic.

[angela515]

here she is:

[Falkenbach]

Ah yes, I can see a resemblance.

[okarol]

here she is:

same shirt 

[goofynina]

I prefer experience as well but will take whatever I can get.   


Amanda, do you guys get LOST (TV show) down in the Down Under?  Your new picture you look like Kate on LOST.  Very hot!

 

Ah yes, I can see a resemblance.

You guys, what are you doing?  you only know all this is going to give Amanda a bigger head than she has now, besides, i think this Lost chick is waaaay to fat to look like Amanda   lol,

  j/k, Amanda, you know i love ya girl 

[Amanda From OZ]

i can always count on my "favorite" ppl to give the smarty pants comments... karol and susie!     

I haven't watched lost before in my life... Ive heard about it... i don't even know if it screens in Sydney at the moment i know it use to....  i don't think i look like her... but thanks for the comment  it might be the "top" and that we have the same coloring.............. she is way to beautiful................................. but i do have bigger..... ahh nevermind 

j/k

[rimbo74]

I noticed that too but I wasnt going to say anything.      

[angela515]

   You go girl!

[goofynina]

i can always count on my "favorite" ppl to give the smarty pants comments... karol and susie!     

I haven't watched lost before in my life... Ive heard about it... i don't even know if it screens in Sydney at the moment i know it use to....  i don't think i look like her... but thanks for the comment  it might be the "top" and that we have the same coloring.............. she is way to beautiful................................. but i do have bigger..... ahh nevermind 

j/k

Bigger feet? 

[okarol]

i can always count on my "favorite" ppl to give the smarty pants comments... karol and susie!     

I haven't watched lost before in my life... Ive heard about it... i don't even know if it screens in Sydney at the moment i know it use to....  i don't think i look like her... but thanks for the comment  it might be the "top" and that we have the same coloring.............. she is way to beautiful................................. but i do have bigger..... ahh nevermind 

j/k

Bigger feet? 

BWAHAHAHAHA!!     *okarol high fives Goofynina*

[melshell]

First name: Melissa
Nickname: Mel, Lissy
Location (be a bit specific): Macon, Ga.
Age: 36
YOUR RENAL STATUS: PD 6 months
What you do for a living: unemployed LPN at present
What you want to do for a living: return to nursing
Relationship status: married 18 yrs. this year to my highschool sweetie
Siblings: older brother, younger sister
Pets: used to have 2 cats aged 17yrs; R.I.P. "Louise" 5/10/07... Thelma remains, and 2 dogs
Three bands you would consider to be your favorite: Rascal Flats, Conway Twitty, George Jones--all the old country, but I'll listen to anything except "gangsta" rap, or anything with alot of cussing..
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: Germany, Holland, Jamaica, Grand Cayman/Cozumel
Sport(s) you play, if any: Volleyball, softball
Sports team(s) you support: None
What you would/did name your first born child: Robert Benjamin (deceased)
Worst injury you've had: no broken bones/injuries...fortunately
Drink/Smoke?: socially/trying to quit
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: 9pm-11pm/630am
Favorite colour: black
Favorite food: Lasagna, pizza, taco's, enchilada's...cheese, cheese, cheese
Favorite alcoholic drink: liquor
Why people like you: I'm honest, dependable, and organized-a party planner
What people dislike about you: I tell the truth- can be too blunt, and I'm stubborn
Best achievement in life: caring for my terminally ill father until he passed away.
Why you belong to this forum: great support, information and friendly helpful people
 
 

[goofynina]

Aww Melshell, just wanted to say sorry, i noticed that one of your cats has recently passed.  R.I.P. Louise 

[Amanda From OZ]

I'm also sorry to hear melshell about the passing of your kitty. But I'm happy you still have your other animals to look after you and cuddle. 

NOW... to Karol and Susie the bully's  must you always gang up on me and tease???  geeees... pick on someone your own "age" 

[Falkenbach]

Karol and Susie aren't the bullies. These are:

(LOL:)

[melshell]

Thanks guys!  I miss her terribly!!! Hubby and I cried like babies!! we don't have (human) children, so she was one of our children. I can't imagine grieving any worse if it had been a child that we'd lost. Thelma, her sister, is grieving as well. It's hard to watch her miss Louise. She's just pitiful!! We're all still in mourning...Ne ways, {{{{{Thanks}}}}}} for thinking of us!!

[Amanda From OZ]

Melshell - i can just imagine how hard a loss of an animal would be. I couldn't imagine living without my dog. I hope your sadness and hurt turns to happiness of the time you had together.

[kianhu]

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: Kim
Nickname (irl):
Location (be a bit specific): Charlotte, NC USA
Age: 36
YOUR RENAL STATUS: not on dialysis
What you do for a living: Hemodialysis RN 10yrs
What you want to do for a living: Same as above
Relationship status: Boyfriend
Siblings: 1 sister
Pets: 3 cats Missy, Frisco, Lil bit
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite: Metallica, John Mayer, Nickelback, so many!!! Huge music fan.
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: not yet
What you would/did name your first born child: not sure yet
Worst injury you've had: broken arm as child
Drink/Smoke?: rarely drink, anti smoke
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: up at 9am, to bed at 3am
Favourite colour: Purple
Favourite food: Chocolate
Favourite alcoholic drink: Strawberry daiquiri
Why people like you: Comedian, witty
What people dislike about you: bossy
Best achievement in life: Graduate college
Why you belong to this forum: I love it, and I love to chat and I love to educate








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[Fox_nc]

First name:  Sonja
Nickname (irl):  YaYa
Location (be a bit specific):  Eastern NC - from North Texas
Age:  29
YOUR RENAL STATUS:  CAPD - failing 12 yr old transplant
What you do for a living:  full time student
What you want to do for a living: investigate computer fraud
Relationship status:  Married
Siblings: one older sister
Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds and a new fish tank (just need to get the fish)
Three bands you would consider to be your favorite:  Big and Rich, George Strait, Toby Keith
Places you have traveled overseas, if any:  Not a one
Sport(s) you play, if any: 
Sports team(s) you support: Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panters
What you would/did name your first born child: If I was able to have children I would say Hope
Worst injury you've had: none really
Drink/Smoke?:  yeppers
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: minight - 8 am
Favorite color:  blue
Favorite food: TexMex
Favorite alcoholic drink: Long Island Iced Tea
Why people like you: Not sure
What people dislike about you: you assume people don't like me . . .
Best achievement in life: going back to school
Why you belong to this forum: duh, it rocks!

[rimbo74]

 

[tweetykiss]

First name:  Anita
Nickname (irl):  none
Location (be a bit specific):  USA
Age:  47
YOUR RENAL STATUS:  Husband with stage 4
What you do for a living:  Work for the local government
What you want to do for a living:  Nothing at the present time
Relationship status:  Married close to 15 years
Siblings:  1 brother age 39
Pets:  Do stuffed animals count
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:  Not much into music
Places you have travelled overseas, if any:  None
Sport(s) you play, if any:  None
Sports team(s) you support:   Chicago White Sox
What you would/did name your first born child:  Promised her I would not put it on public Internet
Worst injury you've had:  Carpal Tunnel
Drink/Smoke?:   Yes/Yes
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:   Bed at midnight and up by 7
Favourite colour:  red, purple, and blue
Favourite food:  Mexican and East Indian
Favourite alcoholic drink:   Baccardi rum and coke
Why people like you:  They claim I make them laugh
What people dislike about you:  My tendency for sarcasm
Best achievement in life:  Getting my college degree and having my children
Why you belong to this forum: For support

[skyedogrocks]

First name: Larraine
Nickname (irl): Rain, Rainy
Location (be a bit specific): Northern Mass (near the NH Border)
Age: 37
YOUR RENAL STATUS:  Wife and caregiver to husband Rob who has been on dialysis for over a year.
What you do for a living: Human Resources.  Only good thing about it is I get to work from home!
What you want to do for a living:  Astronaut
Relationship status: Married
Siblings: 2 older sisters and 3 brothers; 2 older, 1 younger
Pets: 2 - Skye & Luke (Imagine if my last name was Walker?  Luke Skye Walker, hahaha)
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite:  Bruce Springsteen & the E St Band, Sara McLaughlin and Barry Manilow (don't laugh!  ).Places you have travelled overseas, if any:  Hmmm, no place overseas, but I have been out of the US.  Been to Canada, Mexico and Bermuda.
Sport(s) you play, if any: Umm no thanks!
Sports team(s) you support:   Anything Boston & New England Related.
What you would/did name your first born child: n/a
Worst injury you've had: Had my gallbladder out, yuck!
Drink/Smoke?: Drink very rarely and do not smoke.
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up:  I go to bed around 11:00 pm and get up around 7:00 am.
Favourite colour: purple & yellow
Favourite food: Anything Italian!
Favourite alcoholic drink: Margaritas!
Why people like you: I'm positive, happy go lucky and honest
What people dislike about you: I'm way too emotional.  I cry during some commercials, movies and if I hear a song on the radio that touches me.
Best achievement in life:  Getting married to my honey.  It's the 2nd marriage for both of us and it was well worth the wait!
Why you belong to this forum:  It's wonderful to share experiences and learn things.  I love this place!

[rimbo74]

 

[Stu]

First name: Stuart
Nickname (irl): Stu
Location (be a bit specific): Adelaide, South Australia
Age: 36
YOUR RENAL STATUS: 2nd transplant Feb '07 going beautifully so far!
What you do for a living: Web Developer, blogger, philosopher, antagonist......
What you want to do for a living: Love to take the blogging thing full time
Relationship status: Married 13 years
Siblings: 2 sisters, one older, one younger
Pets: 2 Miniature schnazuers
Three bands you would consider to be your favourite: U2, E street band, Arrested development
Places you have travelled overseas, if any: US
Sport(s) you play, if any: Used to play tennis and basketball
Sports team(s) you support: Port Adelaide Power (Australian Football League) Utah Jazz (NBA) and Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
What you would/did name your first born child: His Name is Jack Benjamin
Worst injury you've had: two cracked vertebrae
Drink/Smoke?: Yep, yep (don't tell my mum, ok?  )
What time do you usually go to bed/wake up: Bed around 9pm, up around 6am
Favourite colour: Dark blue
Favourite food: Italian
Favourite alcoholic drink: black russian, no wait....single malt scotch, hang on - Coopers Pale Ale. Ah hell, I just love 'em all! 
Why people like you: They generally don't
What people dislike about you: Where do I start?
Best achievement in life: Creating a blog which gets 100,000 page views a month (no it's not the renal unit)
Why you belong to this forum: Chance to hang out with some people who understand the things I'm going through.