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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 26, 2005 23:07:07 GMT -5
Here's a topic which may prove to be interesting. Carpenters fans come from all parts of the world, backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles. I thought it wamy be interesting to share some of our own specific traits. I am male - gee duh - who couldn't figure that one out. I was born on December 29, 1959 in Bakersfield, California. I work with contractors and home owners. I coordinate them with designers, installers and specialists who can redesign the interior and exterior of their homes and offices along with purchasing and ordering the products they need to complete their project. I very much enjoy the job I do. I consider myself to be an extrovert. I have quite a fair amount of friends. And even more acquaintances. When I want to be I can be very social. Most of my friends say I'm about the funniest person they've ever met. I enjoy bright sunny days and summer is my favorite time of year (although here in So Cal it's summer almost year round). Other than Carpenters I predominantly like classic rock and modern rock. Some of my favorites are Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Coldplay, Tree63, Poor Old Lu, U2, King Crimson, and Adrian Belew. I think of myself as being pretty easy to get along with, but I also have a side that is tough and stern. I am able to run a good business as I am relentless in keeping the show running smoothly. I enjoy watching crime dramas on TV. currently my favorite show is CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. I really enjoy people who are slightly off the wall. I like people who are off-beat in their clothing styles, and have unusual hair styles or hair colors. I've just always liked different people. I am Christian. I attend church on a regular basis (well okay not as much as I should at this point in time - but I still do have my church home and church family). I sang in the church's gospel choir for about four years. My favorite Carpenters/Karen songs are usually the upbeat ones because this reflects my personality more ("B'wana She No Home", "Only Yesterday", "Guess I Just Lost My Head"). But then again the deep dark songs are just outstanding and no one can ever top a song like "Solitaire", "Desperado" or "Rainy Days And Mondays". I first heard the Carpenters in 1971 when a friend of my father's played the "close to you" album for us in it's entirety. At that point it didn't really capture. I became a Carpenters fan at the end of 1971 when my elementary school best friend played "Bless The Beasts And Children" for me. I was blown away by this song. From 198? to 1993 I pursued music as a career having been the lead singer and songwriter of an alternative rock group first named GreenHouse and then later named Thunder Lizards. the name Thunder Lizards came from a poem written by Jim Morrison. I have since left music to pursue other avenues. To fulfill my creative side I draw facial portraits. Most are abstract, some are slightly realistic. I also write epic poems, which I read in front of my church. One poem generally takes me about two months to write. How about the rest of you. It would be interesting to hear about what makes you tick.
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Post by karen69roland on Mar 27, 2005 2:19:03 GMT -5
Very interesting Rick.
I'll try to do mine soon..., thanks for sharing. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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Post by shalalala on Mar 27, 2005 3:52:59 GMT -5
I was born in June of 1970 -- the same month "(They Long To Be) Close To You" debuted on the Billboard Top 40.
I work in media. It's a fun job, but the hours are rough -- 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doesn't leave much time for "a life" outside of work.
I have two brothers -- one in graduate school and one in the Army.
I am an introvert.
Before my recent discovery of the Carpenters, I was listening mostly to rock and hip-hop. But I haven't listened to a rap song in about two months nor do I really want to.
I am a big fan of the director Wes Anderson.
My favorite Carpenters songs are "Goodbye to Love" and "Solitaire," as I feel both could be about me.
I started playing the alto saxophone in the third grade and played through high school. I made all-state once and went on to play two years in college.
My hobbies include fantasy sports leagues, simulation baseball leagues and computer sports games.
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Post by cam83 on Mar 27, 2005 4:53:30 GMT -5
hmmm...
Well I am 32. I have 8 brothers and 5 sisters, all younger than me except 1. He is 34...I am 32. The youngest sibling is 14. Their names are Gordon(34), me(32), Jeanne (30), Debbie, (28), Sonya (26), Adrian (25), Gordon (24), Mitchell (23), Sachia (22), Cori Marie (20), Clifford (19), Jana (16), Dakota (15), Alphonse (14).
I adore the Carpenter and Karen Carpenter's heavensent voice. I enjoy and relate to HIDEAWAY, SOLITAIRE, WHEN IT'S GONE, ONE LOVE, SOMEDAY, CRESCENT NOON, AVE MARIA, SUPERSTAR, A SONG FOR YOU-reprise, ONE MORE TIME, YOU and LOOK TO YOUR DREAMS. Those are the kind of songs I relate to. That my soul can understand. Very sad songs. I guess I just love sad songs...I don't know what that says about me...
I am male, who is gay. I am a Christian(I know, I know...a contradiction...but it's me). I am single. I am close to my family. I adore my mother...who adopted me when I was 6 years old. We are best friends...and you know, for awhile there, in my teens, we didn't get along at all, and i hated her so much...but time has restored our relationship, made it better stronger and I love her with all my heart. Also when I came out in 1999, she was so supportive, and loving. She was the first person I came out too...and when I knew she was accepting of me as a person, it didn't matter who knew after that because I knew my Mother loved me.
I occasionally go to church, but remain always spiritual. I love to sing Gospel, Christian Contemporary, and of course pray to God all the time. Really i do...
I love life. I am a bit of a introvert until I meet someone and then i flourish and become an EXTROVERT. I love to be the life of the party...and love to be warm and receptive to people in every way. Make them feel special and noticed. I am a people person.
I can be very hard on myself, but on others, I am lax. I can also be a bit of a tax master, when it comes to being a Supervisor in a Hotel of Housekeeping Dept. I also train them. But I would rather they do a good job first then have to do it a second time...otherwise it's a waste of time. My motto. From my Mennonite background.
I love watching TV when time permits...which is lots...HA HA HA. I adore GOLDEN GIRLS...my fave character is the loveable naive ROSE NYLAND, played by Betty White. I also love ROSEANNE, and her sarcastic sense of humor. I grew up on the tv sci fi shows THE BIONIC WOMAN and THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN. My sis Jeanne had the Bionic Woman doll and I had the Six Million Dollar Man "action figure" although I probably spent some time playing with her doll, Jaime Sommers.
I love to read, and write. Right now I am writing a story about a girl named GERTRUDA HEINRICHS, who comes from the old country of Russia in 1874 and is of the first group to settle in Canada, bringing in a wave of multi thousands of Mennonites. Basically she writes a diary on her life, her strict upbringing, her thoughts. The diary is found 111 years later by her descendant Helena Penner, who is intrigued by her family heritage of Mennonites and finds some startling information.
What else about me...hmmm. I am a sensitive person. I adore humor and enjoy making people laugh. I love to cook, bake, create, clean, shop. I am sensitve that I can get teary eyed...and sometimes I enjoy a very good cry.
My thoughts, Cam
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Post by Carps1000 on Mar 27, 2005 6:30:12 GMT -5
Yep Me agian. Well Im 44 from the UK. I work the Rail Industry (Trains) Im a Senior Conductor for the last 28 years. Im not a christian tho I do believe there is somet hing out there in the after life. Born in London in 61 & moved to the coast ( an old historic town called HASTINGS in the county of Sussex in 79) Dont have many mates as Im always busy doing something so dont have much time to keep in touch but am very loyal to the ones I do have. I am in the middlle of trying to convert my partner of 3 years to the tunes of the Cs without much success. Not ONE album has he got, not even Singles 69 73 which nearly everyone has a copy of in the UK as it spent 17 weeks at no 1 so they must have one tucked away somewhere. Yep Im gay & proud of it & am loved by every one at work & at home..( they have to say they all love me or they get bashed) Im hard working slightly crazy & some times annoy certain people when I want something done properly (at my work place) & end up doin it myself to make sure its up to scratch. I have 4 cats & share my house with a mate who always said he hated the Cs but changed his mind when confronted with a copy of "Only Yesterday "that I found in his collection (hypercrite) I love most kinds of other music..but after the Cs its STEVIE NICKS/Kate Bush/Donna Summer who Im crazy about. !st Cs album I bought was N & T. & Postman the 1st single. Fave LP Horizon & Only yesterday is the single I love most plus All you get from lLove Is a Love song & there are too many other Cs songs I love most to name a no1 track from a album properly. I love to travel & my aim is to come out to the states sometime to go to Las Vegas & to Calerfornia to tell every one there how much I hate them as they have summer practicaly all year round there & Im so jealous. (kidding)(My spelling is terrible..sorry) Im a big SCI FI fan (Especially Stargate SG1) Im also very much intrigued by the idea of time travel ( Just think if I could go back in time perhaps something more could have been done for Karen..or maybe id of been locked up in the looney bin for saying something bad was gonna happen. I like reading & John Saul /James Herbert are two of my fave writers. I think this is a marvelous website & YOU RICK HENRY have a lovely smile mate. Please keep up the good work everyone that organisises this website. It is most welcomed by Cs fans across the world. Ken ( Carps1000)
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Post by enigma on Mar 27, 2005 8:55:00 GMT -5
Interesting topic Rick
First of all In am a very gaurded and private person which makes this rather difficult to type but I shall leave my comfort zone and disclose a little about me.
I was born in Lorraine Quebec Canada and though I have spent most of my life in Oshawa Ontario Canada I consider Lorraine my home it houses my fondeest childhood memories.
Things I like I like alot like Music Tropical Fish Wrestling TV and Movies. I watch sci fi and comedy mainly. I am not a trekie or treker but I am a fan of all installments of the Star Trek series. I am very loyal to that which I like as I said I have watched all installments of the Star Trek franchises, have watched wrestling through the good the bad and the ugly and the same goes for Saturday Night Live (30 years and still watching) I have been a Beatles Fan virtually all my life as an infant my brother played their records for me and have been a Carpenters fan since 1973 when my other brother bought Now And Then and a four year old child fell in love with the most beautiful voice ever. I also like anything and everything especially Heart/Lovemongers The Eagles, April Wine, Styx, Madonna.
I love sunny summer days
I am an introvert and reasonably easy to get along with but a little on the sensitive and emotional side. I tend to need stimulation of some sort that I usually find in my massive music collection and tend to get bored easily.
John Lennon, the Beatles and Karen Carpenter her voice her music with Richard and both artists talents and personality have been my sanctuary, my sanity in the darkest and craziest times in my life. Music in general has been that way for me.
I am relegious to a small degree and my relationship to God is something I struggle with alot.
I am very family oriented and come from a close knit, loving, extended family.
I work in the retail industry and don't really enjoy my job it just pays my bills.
I am male though I am often mistaken for a female in cyberspace I guess enigma is a female name to some in cyberspace but I am male straight and single.
That about it for me.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 27, 2005 11:47:45 GMT -5
Wow, this is amazing. I really didn't think that anybody would respond to this topic. This is great reading. Thank you all. I am male, who is gay. I am a Christian(I know, I know...a contradiction...but it's me). My thoughts, Cam Myself personally Cam, I do not see this as a contradiction. I believe it's all about the faith and belief you carry in your heart and soul. All else is superficial and of this world only. And once we accend from this life to our eternal life all else will be left behind here on earth. I am an introvert and don't really have a lot of friends. No social life to speak of, sadly. I still live with my parents (told you this was sad) I don't see this as sad. Although I consider myself to be extroverted, most of my friends are introverted. I'm usually the one who gets them out of the house to enjoy some of the crazy life out in the world. We're all different and life should be what works best for you. I think this is a marvelous website & YOU RICK HENRY have a lovely smile mate. Please keep up the good work everyone that organisises this website. It is most welcomed by Cs fans across the world. Ken ( Carps1000) Thank you Ken. I truly enjoy desinging this website and forum. It's a wonderful labor of love. I am male though I am often mistaken for a female in cyberspace I guess enigma is a female name to some in cyberspace but I am male straight and single. That about it for me. Yes, Enigma when you first made it to Carpenters Online I wasn't sure if you were male or female. But I figured it out pretty quick. Believe it or not I've received about a dozen emails from people asking me if you are male or female. I guess the name Enigma fits you well. I have always been intrigued by mysterious people.
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Post by beaner on Mar 27, 2005 20:09:13 GMT -5
My real name is Mary Ann which makes me female obviously and I was born on May 18, 1959. I'm one of very few of my friends who are still single and never married. I have two older brothers, Paul and Michael, both married with children. From those I have one Godchild, 2 Great nieces and 1 Great nephew.
I've been a devoted fan of Karen and Richard since I was 12. I have many keepsakes from their original fanclub which I will treasure always. Although I have no children and in the mid 90's was told I shouldn't have any either after the removal of a fybroid tumor, I had always planned on naming my daughter Karen Ann but that was not to be.
I live in Upstate New York about a half hour from the Prescott, Ontario Canadian border. I work at a local university as a secretary for the dining and conference services department. I don't mind it at all but I do wish I made more money (don't we all, I know). I'm on the computer all day at work but oddly enough, I'm on it a lot at night too. I love it but when I'm not on the computer I try to catch an episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Almost like you Rick.
I'm Catholic but I wouldn't call myself a regular church goer right now. I have disagreed with some of the church's teachings and beliefs but my absence from church lies only with the church itself, not with God. I know He sees through all and loves everyone for who they are and not who people think we should be.
Finally, I love the music of the 70's and some 80's mostly, I dabble in abstract computer generated art. Recently, one of my drawings was chosen to be on display at the Remington Art Museum nearby. That was a real treat for me.
Thanks Rick. This was nice. It brings us all a bit closer together.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 27, 2005 22:06:45 GMT -5
I love it but when I'm not on the computer I try to catch an episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Almost like you Rick. Finally, I love the music of the 70's and some 80's mostly, I dabble in abstract computer generated art. Recently, one of my drawings was chosen to be on display at the Remington Art Museum nearby. That was a real treat for me. Thanks Rick. This was nice. It brings us all a bit closer together. Hi Mary Ann I would love to see your art work. Maybe we can post some of it on the forum picture site. I also love Law and Order: SVU and the other two L&O series.
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29/Lesbian M2F TS/Nevada. Longtime Carpenters Fan.
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Post by Mariah Andrews on Mar 28, 2005 0:47:41 GMT -5
My name of course is Mariah Andrews. I am almost 30 years old. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada at the current time, lived in Laughlin for almost three years, Palm Springs, CA for almost a decade before that, San Bernardino, CA since age three, but was born in Blytheville, Arkansas at Eacker AFB on November 12, 1975.
Religion: More along the lines of an agnostic, as I have recently rediscovered some form of spirituality. I attend Metropolitan Community Church of Las Vegas, though not 100% into it, I love going there and associating with wonderful people.
I am a transsexual male to female, but identify as a lesbian as I've never had nor intend to have a sexual relationship with a male person. I transitioned in 1997, began hormones in 2001.
Favorite music: Everything from Mozart to Marilyn Manson.
Lease favorite music: Any music that promotes racial or sexual hatred, especially gangsta-rap. Most rap is okay.
Favorite song: Hard to say, so many, which include many Carpenters songs.
Least favorite song: "Tomorrow" from the Annie movie. I'm sorry, but I never liked this song from day one and I still despise it.
Favorite TV shows: Small Wonder, Three's Company, The Dukes of Hazzard, Matlock, Happy Days
Favorite current show: CSI, Law And Order
Least favorite TV shows: Most cartoons. I do not care for cartoons much, except for a few Looney Tunes, Disney and Pokemon. Oh, I forgot the Simpsons and some South Park episodes. Wait, I loved Beavis and Butthead!!!
Favorite food: Fried Chicken, Hamburgers, any Asian food dish
Least favorite food: Pizza (sometimes I like it, I'm allergic to cheese) and salty seafood.
Sports: Avid golfer and basketball player (but I need to play more now)
Pets owned: An Australian shepard/Jack Russell Terrier named "Reba". (or "Reba McEn-Terrier")
Favorite singer (female): Reba McEntire, Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morrissette, Allison Krauss, and of course, Karen Carpenter
Favorite singer (male): Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury, Frank Sinatra, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney
Favorite band of all: Queen (good luck with Paul Rodgers now as your lead singer)
Favorite kind of clothes: Dresses, skirts, mostly conservative and very feminine, lady-like. I feel naked without nylons. I wear my hair dark red and long.
Celebrities met: Lee Trevino, Lou Ferrigno, Elizabeth Taylor, Trini Lopez, Mary Bono (last wife of Sonny), Joey Molland (surviving member of 70's band Badfinger)
First Carpenters experience: Heard "Sing" when I was 4 or 5 but didn't know who sang it for many years.
First Carpenters record bought: "Close To You" sometime in 1993 after getting hooked on playing "Begun" on piano.
Least favorite Carpenters song: Don't have one
Greatest achievement: Writing "Awakening From Broken Dreams" the novel about a young transsexual who also happens to be a Carpenters fan. The child names him/herself after Karen.
Goals for 2005: Lose weight and sell books. Also form a new band here in Las Vegas. If Queen comes to town, I will see them for sure!
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 28, 2005 18:19:16 GMT -5
Excellent topic, Rick. Nice to learn so much about so many. I was born in Springfield MO during the polio epidemic of 1953. My mom had me while trying to tend to my brother, who woke up Easter Sunday morning at age 4 with complete paralysis from the waist down. He's been in full length leg braces since I was born. Certainly hasn't stopped him, though. My mother was a southern baptist, my father an Italian Catholic. We were raised Catholic, but I now belong to the Unity Church, where I am currently the Music Director. My family is very musical. My grandfather sang Opera in New York after first arriving from Carini, Italy. He loved it, but it wasn't paying the bills, and they moved to St. Louis. Soon after, he moved to Springfield, and went into business with another gentleman here in town, and began the Domino Macaroni Factory. The secretary of many years had been embezzling the company, and as she was about to get caught, set fire to the building. In those days, no insurance would pay for it to be rebuilt. My grandfather took his family and moved back to St. Louis. We sold the rights to the "Domino" name to Domino Pizza company many years ago. I'm a male - you knew that, yes? I'm 51 years old, and you knew that too, if you did the math. Born in July. I am the Director of Human Resources for Students In Free Enterprise - otherwise known as SIFE. SIFE is an educational based operation - we form teams of students to teach others in the communities around the globe about free enterprise and entrepreneuership. We have over 1,800 teams in 42 countries. Hence, I get to travel a lot, and I love that part of my job. I have worked in HR for some 28 years now. I also have worked in a tropical plant store, mini golf place, as a busboy and bartender in a country club - ran an ice cream parlor, and I've always dabbled in music one way or another. I sang my first "solo" in the first grade. I was decked out in a top hat, fake glasses, in a tux, and holding a cane. I was supposed to be an old man, and sang the song "When You and I Were Young." I had a MAD crush on my singing partner at the time. Oddly, we still both live in Springfield, and see each other at business events. I started a rock band in the 8th grade. We played parties, mostly. A few Catholic Youth gatherings. We were called the X-tracts. Don't ask me - I didn't make it up. We stayed together during high school. After I got to college, I formed my first jazz trio - and named it The Entertainment Committee. We had gold cards printed up - pretty cool. Out of that trio, my drummer (Rex) left and to go on the road with another group and so my best friend, (who I hope begins posting on this board very soon - KCmusician) started playing drums with me. We played lots of different venues here in town. We became "The Tim San Paolo Trio" (after my name) after Rex went on the road. Rex soon called me and told me they needed me to go on the road, and so I did. I loved it. Lee Stover was the lead singer, and my two buddies, Rex and Paul and I made up the trio that backed her. I would never go on the road again, but the experience is something I learned from and will never forget. When I returned, Kevin, Paul and I began playing as a trio in Springfield, again. We played for several years together, until Kevin moved to Colorado. I was also doing singles from time to time. The Carpenters were very big by this time - the '70's. As I've mentioned in numerous posts before, I did a lot of Carpenters music in my club venues. I was also involved in a Catholic Gospel Group. There really was no such thing as a "Catholic" Gospel group, so 2 of my brothers (I have 3 altogether) and our wives decided we would just make our own group and do gospel songs. We did this for 17 years, and did 10 annual concerts with the money going to local Catholic charity. After 17 years of gospel, this family group went "pop." We played everything from the standards to country. We named ourselves (ready?) Yesterday Once More. I know, that comes as a REAL surprise, doesn't it? We were booked solid for the 8 years we played, every weekend, mostly for dance clubs, and country club dates. We had a great time, but after being together at least 3 sometimes 4 nights a week for over 25 years, we thought it was time we hung it up. That equipment got pretty heavy over all those years. I grew up listening to jazz - I started playing piano as soon as I could crawl up to the bench and reach the keys. I taught myself until I was in high school, when I finally took lessons. My father played trombone, and my mother sang in a gospel trio when they were younger. My instruments - keyboard, vocals, full trap drums - trombone. I love people, and get along with most everyone. I DO try to get along with everyone. Some days are better than others. What can I say? I am fortunate to have a great many friends, though there are two gentlemen I consider to be closer than others. I have an abundance of acquaintences. I know THOUSANDS of people - well..let's say, they know me - and I don't know where from - I played organ in the Catholic Church system for about 26 years, and have been in the Unity system for some 15 years - plus, I have played in every dive and every club in Springfield over the past 35 years. So, I don't know where I know someone from. I've also HIRED a heck of a lot of people, working in the HR departments of the 2 largest health-care employers in the city - one has 7,000 the other 9.000+ employees, over the past 28 years of my career there. I have been fortunate enough to see Carpenters two times in concert. Both were wonderful- just outstanding. I've also seen Karen and Richard twice in person. I've been to at least 10 Billy Joel Concerts over the years, and I got to meet Billy Joel and Elton John a couple of years ago in Kansas City, thanks to the help of the lovely Crystal Taliefero, Billy's Percussionist/sax player/vocalist. She's awesome. Crystal and I correspond on a regular basis. I also got to meet Liberty, Tommy and Mark Rivera. Very nice gentlemen. I've had the pleasure of front row seats for a Manhattan Transfer show, and I was fortunate to get to meet them. I played in the orchestra for and accompanied Bob Hope as he sang "Thanks for the Memories", and played a private party for Kathleen Turner in her prime (just after Body Heat was made). She's lovely, too. I played a reception for the Prince of Cambodia, and I've been blessed to have met numerous other wonderful people along my travels. I went to Europe (Spain/Italy/France) for the first time last year with my wife of almost 30 years (this October), and we have two wonderful children. Jennifer is a vocalist, and she has MS. She and her husband live in St. Louis where he attends the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. My son Jonathan, also a full-trap drummer, has made two CD's, and now attends the Arizona Conservatory for the Recording Arts and Sciences. He wants to be a recording engineer. My favorite musicians - Karen and Richard, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, The Manhattan Transfer - The P.M. Singers - The Early Joel Band/The New Joel Band. I love jazz, I'm a freak over great vocal harmony work and I like some rock - Pink Floyd comes to mind as one favorite group, and of course, the Beatles. I've said enough. I still play music, and am beginning to record my own CD. It will contain a variety of "covered" songs, Carpenters tunes included, as well as a couple that I have written. I have made one "45" of my work, (what a hoot, yes?), and the gospel group recorded one album together. I also recorded another with a jazz singer I worked with for many years both at the Unity Churches, and club dates both here and in San Francisco, CA. Thanks, Rick et all. I enjoy you all very much.
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Post by beaner on Mar 28, 2005 21:06:28 GMT -5
Hey Rick!!! Much of my artwork is on my picturetrail site and you can acces it by going to www.picturetrail.com and up in the right hand corner, just type in my member name which is nymag and it takes you right to all my albums. I believe my artwork albums are #12 and #13. Of course, I wouldn't mind if you glanced at my Carpenterville albums again either......hehehe. Spring is just around the corner and I'm hoping to get out there in the next few months so I can update it with more pictures of my hobby and the lastest changes to it. Thanks for asking and I'd love to put a picture on here for awhile as my icon. Maybe once I get more of the other forum buddies to check out the artwork and let me know any favorites they may have I will put a different one up every now and then. Have a great week everyone!!
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 28, 2005 22:58:24 GMT -5
Hey Rick!!! Much of my artwork is on my picturetrail site and you can acces it by going to www.picturetrail.com and up in the right hand corner, just type in my member name which is nymag and it takes you right to all my albums. I believe my artwork albums are #12 and #13. Of course, I wouldn't mind if you glanced at my Carpenterville albums again either......hehehe. Spring is just around the corner and I'm hoping to get out there in the next few months so I can update it with more pictures of my hobby and the lastest changes to it. Thanks for asking and I'd love to put a picture on here for awhile as my icon. Maybe once I get more of the other forum buddies to check out the artwork and let me know any favorites they may have I will put a different one up every now and then. Have a great week everyone!! %?? Thank you Beaner. Now I remember I have seen your artwork before. I'll have to visit your site again to take a look. Thanks for the link. Tim - excellent bio on yourself. I enjoyed reading it.
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Post by Moe on Mar 29, 2005 3:06:23 GMT -5
Rick, this is a great topic! My turn... My real name is David, but my then 2 year old nephew called me Moe and it stuck! I was one of 7 kids and I was the one who never quite fit in. Never any really close friends at home, school, or church until I was in my 20's. I was the odd one out and that is probably why I turned to music. The Carpenters have always been in my life. My uncle had the first 2 Carpenters' albums and gave them to my sister, and I have listened ever since. Although I listen to quite a few other artists, the Carpenters are still tops, to me. Other musical artists I like are Sandi Patty, Amy Grant, Anne Murray, Richard Marx, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Pat Benatar, Olivia Newton-John, old Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, and many others. I am happily married, going on 7 years, and have a 5 year old boy. Both my wife and son are the biggest joys of my life. My in-laws are also awesome, which makes it that much better. After I married, there was a lot of tension within my own family, but thankfully, that is subsiding. I was born in Michigan, moved to Indiana, then Oklahoma, and then Texas. I haven't traveled much and have never been outside the U.S. In fact, I haven't been farther West than Colorado or up to the Northeast. A trip to Alaska, New England, and Hawaii are always on the table. I love Walt Disney World! This year will be my fourth trip in the last 12 years. I grew up on the animated classic movies and love the Pixar films. I was last at Disney in 1998 on my honeymoon. We stayed on property at the Yacht Club, and it was absolutely awesome. I highly recommend it...if you can afford it. The down side to Disney is the cost of everything! I am an introvert, but my wife is an extrovert, so that helps. I can be a wallflower while she flourishes and takes me along. I am a Christian, but don't attend church on a regular basis. I work from 7 pm to 7 am in the Semi Conductor Industry (cell phone chips), so that throws a kink into being awake for service. I usually perfer old shows to watching current prime time ones, but enjoy American Idol, Survivor, and the Law and Order shows. From the time I found out my wife was pregnant, I have kept a journal for my son. I used to write in it all the time, but now it is usually once every couple of months. It is quite lengthy now. I read over it once in a while and remember him sleeping through the night on a regular basis, different holidays, 9/11, and birthdays and such. I also have a paper from the day he was born, and save other papers that include stories that will be part of his history like elections, 9/11, and the Tsunami. that's a little about me...
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Post by cam83 on Mar 29, 2005 3:18:57 GMT -5
Hi MOE, Yes, SANDI PATTY is a GREAT artist!! You've got great taste! And how sweet that you have been recording things in a journal for your son. I am sure as he grows up he will treasure that...I know I would if my adopted mother had ever done that. I do record a diary and started when I was about 15. So for 17 years, I record my thoughts...it's neat to go back and see how I was emotionally/thought process at the different ages and stages of my life...
My thoughts, Cam
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2005 22:07:16 GMT -5
Veeeeeeeeery In ter rest ing...everyone... wow! I'm working on mine in my mind...I like to just read about "y'all"...
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Post by JIM on Mar 29, 2005 22:21:33 GMT -5
!@ Rick my man what can I say! I have always loved your site and over the past year I have enjoyed your unique style of allowing your members to be a part of this sites ongoing evolution. Your research is of course top notch but your genuine interest in each members contributions has created a truly family type atmosphere that is so greatly appreciated!!
Wow Cam! 8 brothers and 5 sisters! I am an only child and that is so hard to comprehend. Hey,contradiction? I am gay and the last time I checked God stopped making mistakes from the time he took the job O.K.
Shalalala. Yay another sax player!!
All of you are a great bunch of people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was born in 1963 in the middle of no where Algona Iowa. I am viewed as introverted and usually reserve my extroverted side to one or two unfourtnate friends. People who know me well think I should do stand up but for now my introverted side will not give me permission. In 1970 after hearing CTY I was hooked and I can't think of even a week of my life when I did not spend time listening to the Carpenters and my appreciation of there music grows deeper with each passing year. I currently live in Ft. Lauderdale Fl. With my partner of 7yrs who is also a saxaphone player, only like Tim(Yesterdayoncemore)Rick and Roland fall on the proffessional side of the musical fence and I tag along as a sound man for his various gigs and other bands who don't have time to set up and tear down there sound systems due to work,family,etc. I am also a personal trainer and message therapist. I miss my day's as a flight attendant for an Interational charter but you can only fly around the world for so long until your body say's enough! I attend Religious Science of Ft. Lauderdale, A Place Of Infinite Possobilities which is there slogan kinda neat. Thanks for letting me get to know all of you a little more!
JIM
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 29, 2005 23:12:08 GMT -5
??$ ??$ More interesting reads. Thank you Jim, Mariah, Tim and Moe.
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