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#23110 - 12/06/05 09:02 PM
A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 12/06/05
Posts: 12
Loc: Ventura, California
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Hi,
Been browsing, loved what I saw, decided to dive in. I am 59, married for 40 years (some good, some not so...) have 2 sons, 33 and 28, one grandson. I love glitzy costume earrings, have about 3000 pair. I read constantly, my favorite all time author is Mary Lasswell. (Someone out there will recognize immediately, kind of a cult thing.) Not working now, didn't realize how much I needed social contact, or how much of it was centered on work relationships. I may have to join a club or...Thanks for listening.
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#23112 - 12/06/05 09:28 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 12/06/05
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Loc: Ventura, California
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Hi TVC15, Thank you for the welcome.
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#23114 - 12/06/05 09:41 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 10/02/05
Posts: 370
Loc: Washington State
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Dandy..Welcome to a great bunch of women. I'm originally from Eureka Ca. You're really going to find this site very addictive. Enjoy! Lynne
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#23117 - 12/06/05 10:23 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 08/24/04
Posts: 201
Loc: Connecticut
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Hi Dandy! I think you'll find this a wonderful community of women. By the way, I'm visiting a friend in Ojai this week. When I pass through Ventura this afternoon, I'll think of you and send good wishes your way.
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#23118 - 12/06/05 11:02 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 01/24/05
Posts: 1550
Loc: Colorado
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Welcome Dandy,
I caught my breath when I read that you've been married for 40 years. THAT, is impressive!
Welcome, beware that this site is addictive!
Danita
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#23119 - 12/06/05 11:16 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 09/22/05
Posts: 868
Loc: Merrimack, NH
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Welcome, Dandy. I live on the other side of the world in NH and have been married 36 years -- some good and some bad. I think that's true for most of the longterm marriages I know about.
Good people here.
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#23120 - 12/06/05 11:25 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 12/06/05
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Loc: Ventura, California
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Thanks to all for the welcome. NHJackie, thanks for acknowledging that marriage survivors (40 years) are allowed to say "it hasn't been always heaven". I almost went back and edited that out of my original posting, then I decided you all might just as well know me as I am.
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#23121 - 12/06/05 11:45 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 10/02/05
Posts: 370
Loc: Washington State
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Dandy.....You want the truth? 41 years of a lot of hell!! But....I'm hanging in there. Glad that you were honest with your post. We all have a good and bad times with everything in our lives. Lynne
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#23125 - 12/07/05 04:00 AM
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Registered: 08/08/05
Posts: 816
Loc: Fredericksburg, Va.
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Hey Dandy...great to have you here. It's such a pleasure to find a site with so many wonderful caring and sharing women. No other spot like BWS around. Hope you enjoy your daily visits, as much as I do.
Really Dianne... No kidding 3000 shoes? Where do you store all of them?
Prill...I use to live in Point Mugu, during the summer you could find me in Ojai... skinny-dipping in the river and basking on the rocks soaking up the sun. Don't tell anyone about the skinny-dipping....ok? [ December 06, 2005, 08:08 PM: Message edited by: yepthatsme2 ]
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#23128 - 12/07/05 05:11 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 08/08/05
Posts: 816
Loc: Fredericksburg, Va.
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You are too cute... chunky dunk sounds like a new Ben & Jerry's recipe. What'ya think, should we submit it?
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#23129 - 12/07/05 05:17 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 09/20/05
Posts: 2560
Loc: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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I like it!! And I'm sure I'd eat it...
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#23130 - 12/07/05 05:24 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 08/08/05
Posts: 816
Loc: Fredericksburg, Va.
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Only a 120 pair... . Store them all in the closet...do ya? My daughters would just be in heaven....they just love borrowing my shoes. Now I go for comfort. Most days you find me in a pair of Reebok tennis shoes... I feel like royality...in the princess style. Did buy 4 pair, you never know when they will discontinue the style you love. No wonder I go for comfort, it's the only shoe they don't borrow.
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#23131 - 12/07/05 10:14 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 09/22/05
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Welcome, Dandy! I love earrings, too, but don't have anywhere as many as you! You will love it here!
Chatty Lady, you are wonderful! Chunky Dunk! - I love it! We have lived on a lake for over 2 years; it would take me less than a minute to walk out the back door, down to the dock and jump in - but I've never been in above my knees - I think I'm just about the only one around who doesn't swim in the lake. I'm afraid if I get all the way in, the water level will go down!! Besides, there are a few unfamiliar 'creatures' in there sometimes, like little fish....
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#23132 - 12/07/05 05:24 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 01/27/04
Posts: 1423
Loc: Warrenton, Virginia
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Welcome, welcome, welcome Dandy! I see by all the other "welcomes" you are getting to know some of us already - we're a lovable, supportive, FUN bunch here...glad you found us.
I love earrings too - most of mine are ones I've purchased at craft fairs - I find they are always the most unique designs. Meredith, a Boomer you will meet here, makes BEAUTIFUL jewelry. You will have to check out her website.
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#23133 - 12/09/05 03:06 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 12/06/05
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Loc: Ventura, California
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What great greetings! I was wishing someone would pick up on Mary Lasswell. Hers are the original feminist characters, funny too. Granted, they are from the 1940's, just hoped someone would recognize them. Anyway, thanks for the welcome. I needed to know there were friends out there.
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#23134 - 12/09/05 05:04 AM
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Registered: 09/22/05
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Welcome Dandy, I've been married 30 years and most have been good but surely not exciting anymore!
But, we're strong boomer women and we know how to survive! Thanks for trying us on.
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#23135 - 12/10/05 12:00 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 12/06/05
Posts: 12
Loc: Ventura, California
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ladybug- Isn't it nice to know we have a place to whisper about life without consequences? I love my husband, always will, just need to re-establish ones self occasionally. Love your name. One of God's best things, the ladybug.
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#23136 - 12/10/05 02:28 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 03/12/04
Posts: 1177
Loc: Decatur, Illinois
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Welcome Dandy, When I came to this site I found a whole bunch of new best friends.
Sherri
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#23137 - 12/12/05 09:08 PM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 06/03/04
Posts: 2830
Loc: Massachusetts, USA
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Hi Dandy! Glad you joined! Get ready for some great times and great friends. You just gave yourself a great "before Christmas" present. This one keeps giving all year 'round. Blesings!
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#23138 - 12/13/05 06:19 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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The Divine Ms M
Registered: 07/07/03
Posts: 4894
Loc: Orange County, California
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Hiya Dandy from 100 miles southeast of you. Since my name was mentioned twice in this thread I think I'll add that my business is jewelry design, selling mostly at arts and crafts fairs, with a few shops and galleries and my 2 websites (below). The websites represent less than 10% of my total product (realistically, maybe only 5%) but I do a lot of custom work and am happy to send pics to anyone looking for a specific type of item. I sold my work at craft fairs in Ventura in the 1990's but haven't been there for about 5 years. I "limit" myself to 100 pairs of earrings. If I MUST have new ones (if I borrow them from my display 3 times, they're mine!) I give up an older pair, change the earwires, and sell them! Or sometimes I make little changes and sell them, depends on my mood. If I've had them for more than 20 years, I label them ANTIQUE -- HA! from my personal collection, and they're usually sold really fast. I've always loved jewelry, which is why this is such a fun job
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#23139 - 12/13/05 08:48 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 12/06/05
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Loc: Ventura, California
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Hi Meredith,
Several people have referred to you and I took a delightful stroll around your site. Beautiful! I envy your doing something so creative. Most of my earrings have come from grab bags at thrift shops. I have some remarkable pairs, of course they are a little out of date. Here's a question...Do women's ear lobes become larger with age? I know men's do, I guess I'm heading that way because my wires seem to swing more freely all the time. Is this the stupidest comment or is there a runner-up? I find myself wearing posts at lot. I must be hoping the world's problem will be solved in the next 1/2 hour, and a new issue is needed. I have built an effigy of a character in my favorite book. Her name is Agnes Harriet Tinkham, and until we moved she had her own room. She is paper mache (sp) with carefully molded earlobes for wires. Too much fun!
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#23142 - 12/14/05 07:55 AM
Re: A new member from Ventura, California
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Registered: 08/24/05
Posts: 57
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Nice to meet you Dandy! 3,000 earrings? WOW!!!!!
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