Date Posted: Thu, September 30 2004, 22:52:29
Author: MelvaT
Subject: Just for GP >>>>

Where were you born and what states (countries) have you lived in?

I was born in Wallace, Idaho and have lived in ID, MT, and WA. Which makes me a redneck, bluecollar hillbilly who's slightly leaded from growing up in a mining town. Explains all them speeding tickets in my younger days , eh?

• I was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and have lived in PA, MO and now FL. Not sure what that makes me though, other than mixed up! *g* -- LallyVic, Fri, October 01 2004, 0:09:26
  
  
• I was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and have lived there for most of my life, with three years in Canberra, ACT and 10 months in Bangor, Wales and 2 months touring Europe. I just love Adelaide, and wouldn't choose to live anywhere else. -- astrokath, Fri, October 01 2004, 2:09:08
  
  
  • I didn't know you lived in Adelaide Astrokath - what area? As for me, I was born in Perth, West Australia and lived there for 10 years, then lived in Adelaide for 14 years, London for a year, Sheffield UK for 4 years, Adelaide again for 2 years, and then Melbourne, Australia for nearly 3 years! My mum keeps on talking about coming here to live, but if that happens then I will be moving on, probably east - watch out New Zealand!! LOL!!! -- Marg B, Fri, October 01 2004, 2:24:46
    
    
    • Where are you in Melbourne Marg? I am holidaying in Pakenham right now as I type this, staying with my parents - how WET is it down here???? -- Mandi, Fri, October 01 2004, 2:29:53
      
      
      • Send that rain up north, Mandi! We haven't had any for such a long time - I've forgotten what it looks/sounds/smells like! -- Leigh, Fri, October 01 2004, 3:08:39
        
        
      • I am in Pascoe Vale!! I know what you mean about the rain. I was on holidays in Tassie last week, and went expecting rain and cold, but had great weather the whole time we were away (except for one day)! What did we get when we got back...rain, grey skies, rain, rain....although it was okay yesterday!! -- Marg B, Fri, October 01 2004, 14:47:01
      
      
    • Marg, I live in the southern foothills, Aberfoyle Park to be precise. Where did you live? (PS call me Kath, the other is just for easy identification :-)) -- astrokath, Fri, October 01 2004, 3:20:52
      
      
      • Kath I lived in Para Hills until I went OS, and then Salisbury East when I came back. My mum still lives in Para Hills so when I come over I always stay there. -- Marg B, Fri, October 01 2004, 14:49:23
  
  
• I was born in Perth, Western Australia, moved to Melbourne, Victoria when I was 9 months old I think, lived there till I was 17, joined the army and lived in umm Queensland, back to Western Australia, then to Canberra Aust Capital territory, then back to Melbourne again, then now back again in Canberra for the last 4 years :-) Sick and tired of travelling, can't wait until the DH takes his discharge and we can settle down!! -- Mandi, Fri, October 01 2004, 2:26:58
  
  
  • Hi Mandi, Long time no see. -- Margy *waving*, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:51:57
  
  
• Born, bred and still here as a CT yankee!! Did a brief stint of college living in Newton MA but haven't lived anywhere else. -- JeanClaire*, Fri, October 01 2004, 3:55:42
  
  
• I was born in Kansas City, Kansas and lived there for 30 years, I now live in Independence, Missouri, and have been here for 16 years. -- LynnB, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:08:06
  
  
  • Lynn! I lived in the KC area for over over 40 years before moving to Colorado 7 years ago today. I still visit at Christmas time, etc. E-mail me and maybe we can meet up this year. -- Bev, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:58:56
    
    
    • I think we all overlapped and never knew it. *G* I was born in Canada, but grew up in Kansas City. Lived there until moving to Omaha, then back to Missouri for 4 years, Nashville TN for the next 5, San Diego for a year, and then back to the St Louis area. Have never left the midwest for long. -- Lady Jay, Fri, October 01 2004, 20:42:04
  
  
• Hmmmm.......born in Wallasey, England. Lived there for 5 years and then immigrated to Canada. Grew up in Toronto, and moved to London, Ont. when the kidlets started arriving 17 years ago. Have also travelled a bit-spending six months travelling through Australia, starting in Perth and moving all around-brilliant experience. -- Keira, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:38:14
  
  
• Born in Chatham, Ontario. Dad joined the military soon after so we've lived in Barrie, ON - Werl, West Germany, - Kingston, ON - Oromocto, NB - London, ON at which time I joined up and was posted to Toronto, ON got out when I moved to Brantford, ON and relocated to Ajax, ON, 16 years later. -- Aislinn, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:45:37
  
  
• I was born in Texas...it's "a whole other country." I have only lived in the US, but in 3 different states. Most of my life has been in Texas, but I lived a few years in Ohio, and 4 years here in Minnesota. -- ChristinaB, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:48:13
  
  
• I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and have lived in Kansas (K.C. Metro area) and Colorado (currently) in addition to Missouri. Oh! And I spent a semester in Paris when I was in college. Do the 6 weeks total I've been in the UK (Scotland and London) on 3 trips durning the past 4 years count as a month and a half in the UK? *G* -- Bev, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:56:15
  
  
  • Of course it counts Bev, God you are practically half British lass. *g* -- Gwen, Fri, October 01 2004, 12:24:52
  
  
• I was born in Rotorua, New Zealand, moved to Lower Hutt when I was 17, then came to England when I was 21. I lived in East Sussex for 18 months, London for about 2 years and then moved down to Kent, spent 11 years in Chatham, and the last 3 years in Gillingham. -- Margy, Fri, October 01 2004, 4:56:38
  
  
• I was born in the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Navy brat, of course. We then moved from the DC area to Newport News, VA; Charleston, SC; Oklahoma; Hawaii; Indiana; back to DC; back to Hawaii; then Memphis, TN. Joined USMC. Parris Island, SC; Twentynine Palms, CA; Okinawa, Japan; a few months in Korea; a couple of months in the Phillipines; North Carolina; a very short stay in Norway. Married a Marine. Houston, TX; Okinawa again; San Diego, CA; North Carolina again. We're transferring to Virginia in December, and we think this may be the last time! -- Mel , Fri, October 01 2004, 5:00:36
  
  
• Born in McKinney, Tx. Spent a couple of years in NC when I was very young, then moved back with my mom to grow up in Denison Texas. -- Renfro, Fri, October 01 2004, 5:10:35
  
  
  • Oh yeah, and as of the last 10 years, I've lived in and around the Dallas area. -- Renfro, Fri, October 01 2004, 5:12:48
  
  
• I was born in Germany, relocated to Canada at age 1, then back to Germany, over to France, a little time in England, Alliston Ontario, Montreal and back to Toronto. I guess all this expains the strange accent I have. -- Lady Lukkarinen (Waving to Aislinn, who it seems arrived at work early today)., Fri, October 01 2004, 5:17:14
  
  
  • Dinna fash, lass. I canna see any accent in yer posts, lol... I'm as German as someone could be and have been moving to and fro within the German boundaries...Now that explains MY accent...cough...I am hoping move #9 (couple of months ago) was the last one for some time... -- Oatcake, Mon, October 04 2004, 12:15:37
  
  
• I'm a born and bred New Englander. I was born in Portland Me., lived in N.H. for 14 yrs, moved to Boston, Ma for college and lived around Boston for 19 yrs and then moved back to my hometown in N.H. If I ever move it'll be further north--I keep better in colder climates. :-) -- Peg, Fri, October 01 2004, 5:27:48
  
  
• Born in Miami FL, raised in Dade City Fl (Central FL), now living in Georgia for 20+ years. I'm G.R.I.T.S - Girl Raised In The South! -- Donna Mc, Fri, October 01 2004, 5:44:10
  
  
• I spent the first 27 years of my life in WV...and I too was a coal-miner's daughter(actually my dad got out of it at an early age, but my grandfather owned several mines). Have lived in Virginia for 4 years, now. Don't care really to move too much farther from home than I am. I love this region, the Virginias and Carolinas. -- Reilly, Fri, October 01 2004, 5:44:49
  
  
• Born in ND, raised in ND and still live in ND, a block from my parents' house (not my idea, DH bought this house before we got married). And cold as it gets, it's definitely a great place to raise a family. The cold keeps the riff-raff out! ;-) -- TracyAnn , Fri, October 01 2004, 5:54:55
  
  
• I was born and raised in Lewiston, ME; spent a year in Virginia Beach, VA while new dh finished navy hitch; next 13 yrs in Sacramento, CA; then a move back to VA where we've been for 8 yrs. -- Wee, Fri, October 01 2004, 5:56:54
  
  
• I was born and spent the first 36 years of my life in New Jersey. Then I moved to Athens, GA, and now I live in Memphis TN. I liked GA the best. -- Milady M, Fri, October 01 2004, 6:18:18
  
  
• I was born in Oakland, Calif. Lived about 10 years in Reno, Nev, a couple of years in Hailey/Ketchum, Idaho, 27 years in Alaska before moving back to No. Calif. I love Alaska best of all, but the rigors of the climate are for the young. -- Florence, Fri, October 01 2004, 6:43:48
  
  
• Born and raised in East Tennessee. From age 27-29 lived in Kernersville, NC (Near Winston Salem) Then moved back to E. TN. There is a chance we may be moving back to the Carolinas though. DH has an interview on Monday. -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, October 01 2004, 6:52:19
  
  
• Born in Calgary, Alberta. Moved to Port Coquitlam, BC at the age of 8 and I've lived within 15 KM of there ever since. -- Hedy, Fri, October 01 2004, 7:10:55
  
  
• Okay, MelvaT, you asked...I might give Mel a run for her money, but we'll see. I am a Navy brat, born at Quonset Naval Air Station in Rhode Island; moved to Hawaii (before it was a state); then to Napa, Calif.; San Diego (where my parents bought a house), Bremerhaven, Germany for 3 years (that was great!); Edgewater, Maryland; San Diego when my dad retired; out of high school, I moved to Boston, living in Kenmore Square and then Auburndale on the Charles River; back to San Diego; back to Auburndale; marrit DH1 and moved to Severn, Maryland (he was in the Army and stationed at Ft. Meade); to Cincinnati, Ohio when he got out; back to San Diego....and I'm on my way to Spokane, Washington, next Tuesday after 27 years in San Diego. MelvaT is taking in this homeless wench for a bit...so I think Mel has me beat...I only count 13 but some of them were repeats... -- JudithONH, born under a wandering star...., Fri, October 01 2004, 7:38:15
  
  
  • Air Force Brat here with an English Mum~! Born in Blytheville, Ark; 5 years in South Bend Ind, 2 in Frankfurt Germany, 1 in England, 8 in various towns of Ohio, 1 more in England, 2 in Jax Fl, 2 in Georgia for college, 1 in Orlando (worked at Disney!) back to Jax and now in St. Aug! How many is that? Oh, and we spent almost every summer in Maidstone Kent England with my mum's family while we were growing up! Always thought I'd move there when an adult but didn't in the end >>>>> When I returned at 18, the job situation there was horrible. One friend in North Humberland was one of 100 applicants for a postal job. He got it cuz he lived two doors from the post office! All the lasses I went to school with were married (at 18) and most were stepmums to an older man's little un's. The boys were either going in the army (old bf was in the Royal Engineers) or bagging groceries or on the dole! Hated to make the decision but at the time, it was the best one for my future. But, my hea -- LoriW, Fri, October 01 2004, 21:31:11
    
    
    • Hi Lori...hey, it's Saturday and we're not boarding up windows or hunting up water or batteries! It's a beautiful day in St. Augustine (finally!!). I was born in Brooklyn, NY but moved to St. Augustine, FL when I was five...and I apparently must have taken root, 'cause here is where I still be! -- Jeanie, Sat, October 02 2004, 5:44:28
      
      
      • Hey, I was worried about you. Did you get my email? -- LoriW, Tue, October 05 2004, 11:03:00
  
  
• Born in Chicago, moved to Vermont for about a year when I was 24......hated it....then tried to get back to Chicago. Closest we got was So. Bend Indiana, then moved to Indy last year. I love Indiana its the perfect place to raise a family! -- M&M, Fri, October 01 2004, 7:43:32
  
  
  • And they have Chicago pizza places here too, so we are very happy campers! *G* -- M&M, Fri, October 01 2004, 7:44:01
    
    
  • Hey M&M!! Why did ya hate VT??? I left 6 years ago and I *still* miss it!!! (only lived there for 4--but have lots of friends) -- FloraMac, Fri, October 01 2004, 10:31:12
    
    
    • We were young, no kids, no dogs, no family around, theres just not a lot to do there. Waaaaaay too much snow for me! Im a midwesterner at heart.....I doubt I could live anywhere else. Coming from Chicago it was a bit rural for me. Its really beautiful there, especially at leaf peeping season! *G* -- M&M, Fri, October 01 2004, 11:03:18
      
      
      • Yeah, and they didn't have anywhere to shop, right?!! -- TraceyH (who now has the benefit of more shopping choices!), Fri, October 01 2004, 16:25:52
        
        
        • Hahahahaha...........NO WHERE..........we had to take the ferry to Plattsburgh to go shopping! Burlington has come a long way since I was there! -- M&M, Fri, October 01 2004, 19:19:48
          
          
          • I've always loved Burlington. My first time visiting was in 1982. In 1994 when we moved to Colchester, there were plenty of places to shop--but we left right as Williston was invaded with a Big Boxes. I must be weird, but I always thought there was plenty to do--as college student and as a "grown-up" with a kid... -- FloraMac, Sat, October 02 2004, 5:18:39
  
  
• As an Army brat - here goes! Born in Tacoma, WA, moved to Ft Benning GA, then to Springfield IL, Montery CA, Bloomington IN, West Germany for 3 years, back to Tacoma WA, Ft Leavenworth KS, Ft Carson CO, Alexandria VA, Moscow USSR, Springfield VA - and that was all by the time I was 14! Then to college in PA, then to Charleston WV and then I lived in Cleveland OH for almost 20 years. Two years ago I moved to my dream location - Colorado Springs CO! I hope to spend the rest of my days here! -- Ebitch, Fri, October 01 2004, 8:00:55
  
  
  • HI EBITCH!!!! -- Dale ( waving like a mad woman), Fri, October 01 2004, 10:17:26
    
    
    • Hi DALE - errr Elad! How's the "barn" doing? Missed you at the Pitt gathering but I was here in Colorado. Maybe next year. -- Ebitch, Fri, October 01 2004, 12:02:02
  
  
• I was born in Seattle WA and never moved away :-) -- , Fri, October 01 2004, 8:25:48
  
  
  • You lucky girl - I will never leave Seattle again! I was born in Inglewood, California, moved to Corona, grew up in Livermore - married and moved to San Diego, moved back to Livermore, then to Seattle, back to San Diego, and now back to Seattle to STAY!! -- Debra Mc, Fri, October 01 2004, 8:41:29
  
  
• I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Most of my adult life has been in the Washington DC area although I spent 4 years outside of Pittsburgh. -- Chandra, Fri, October 01 2004, 8:48:35
  
  
• What a fun poll, verra interesting answers! I was born in Portland Oregon, have lived in Oregon, California, and Washington, and consider anything east of the Cascades as "back east!" *G* -- LadyPeggyB of the great Pacific Northwest!!! , Fri, October 01 2004, 9:03:12
  
  
  • Too trip! Can't resist tagging in here. I was born in Washington state. My first move as an adult was to Oregon, then to California. -- Ceann, Fri, October 01 2004, 12:35:57
    
    
    • Well, Ceann, I don't know if the PNW is ready for the two of us TOGETHER!! I hope your week is ending on a higher note than it had been going, lass. -- LadyPeggyB , Fri, October 01 2004, 12:56:56
      
      
      • Well it had better GET ready. Our goal is to relocate to the PNW within 5 years. Sooner if I have anything to say about it. (hummmmmm, wonder if I should request some lallyvibes?) -- Ceann, Fri, October 01 2004, 15:13:46
  
  
• I was born in Cardiff, South Wales UK, I lived the first part of my life in the same village about 10 miles from Cardiff (to 26) then lived in Bergen Belsen in Germany for eight years, London for six months and back to my part of South Wales until now. -- Gwen, Fri, October 01 2004, 9:04:41
  
  
• Born in NY, NY, lived in NY, MA, DC, VA, France. My NY attitude follows me everywhere! In fact, my office mates are trying to come up with a name for my inner *itch! -- Jody T., Fri, October 01 2004, 9:25:39
  
  
• I was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Raised in Caldwell, Id. Lived in Utah and now Pennsylvania. Wow this makes you wonder if any of us have crossed paths and didn't know it. -- Dale, Fri, October 01 2004, 10:10:33
  
  
• I was born in Durham City (UK) and was there till I married, then lived in Yorkshire for 14 years, moved onto Lincolnshire and I've been here for nearly 20 years. However, home is still Durham, that's where the heart is. -- Kirsten, Fri, October 01 2004, 10:36:59
  
  
• Another Navy brat here. Born in Chicago, Ill, then moved to Cape Canaveral, Fl, Dad retired and we grew up in Dalton, Ga, flew the coop to Atlanta then sailed off into the sunset with a sea captain in the Bahamas (we had a house in Miami, Fl). Then we moved to Kwajalein, RMI for a few years and finally settled in the east bay area of San Francisco (for the moment but I'm always ready for an adventure!). -- SarahK, Fri, October 01 2004, 10:40:51
  
  
• I was born in Vermont, lived in Italy - which I LOVED, Kansas City, MO, San Diego, Salinas, San Diego, Los Angeles, Milpitas (all in California) then Longmont, CO and back to Milpitas, CA. The CA Bay Area is my favourite followed by Italy and Vermont! -- Samantha, Fri, October 01 2004, 10:54:19
  
  
• Born in Prince George BC, grew up partly there, partly in Quesnel BC. Moved to Rexburg Idaho for college, then to Vancouver BC, then New Westminster BC and heaven help me moved back to Quesnel to raise my kids...not as bad a place as I thought when I was a teenager... -- celtgirl, Fri, October 01 2004, 11:26:38
  
  
• I'm pretty boring. Born in Central Texas (Waco), and have lived in Austin, Temple and now Houston Texas. Basically, I just followed the Brazos River. *G* (Though did go to summer camp in Branson Mo. :D And wouldn't mind living in Scotland - wouldn't we all? :D ) -- Chris, Fri, October 01 2004, 12:09:22
  
  
• I was born in Falkirk, Scotland, moved to Linlithgow (where Mary Queen of Scots was born), lived there for 16 years, moved to Dumfries and Galloway to study for 2 years, got married and moved to Bo'ness, (which is only 3 miles from Linlithgow) for 9 years and then to the wilds of Lanarkshire for the last 5 years. So central Scotland about sums it up I guess! -- rona C , Fri, October 01 2004, 12:14:01
  
  
• Geesh after reading the other posts mine is pretty boring. I was born in IL then we moved to WV when I was 3, have lived here ever since! Guess I just like to stick to one place. -- Heather C, Fri, October 01 2004, 12:14:09
  
  
• Man I'm having a hell of a time here trying to work out all the initials. The NC.s and WVs etc, I think I've got them right but I guess it's something I'm not used to and my geography being so crap I'm learning loads here. Thanks for posting this Mel, what interesting reading. -- Gwen, Fri, October 01 2004, 12:33:07
  
  
  • Hi everybody this is fun! I was born in NY and grew up in New York- upstate- NOT THE CITY!! Married an Army Officer and have lived in Alabama, Worms, Germany, Bad Nuestadt, Germany, Alabama again, California, back to NY, Michigan, and now we are moving to Virginia! (I spelled all out for ya Gwen!) -- Elizabeth (Betsy)G, Fri, October 01 2004, 13:48:41
    
    
  • Gwen, I don't know how to do the linky thing but if you go to this addy, it'll help clear up your confusion! http://www.usps.com/ncsc/lookups/usps_abbreviations.html -- Ebitch - just trying to help, Fri, October 01 2004, 15:31:21
    
    
    • Thanks Ebitch, I'll check that out right now. -- Gwen, Fri, October 01 2004, 23:20:52
  
  
• Well, I was born in North York, Ontario, then St-Hubert, PQ, then Borden, ON, then Ottawa, ON, then Valcartier, PQ then Ottawa, then London, ON, then Ottawa, then Nova Scotia. Military brat, as you can tell, but the funny thing is my dad got out the second time we moved to Ottawa. I guess I just like to move around a lot, I've lived in 4 different towns since I moved to NS about 10 years ago. -- Vicki , Fri, October 01 2004, 14:13:58
  
  
  • if you meet a REALLY cute four year old, it's my Nephew, Cameron! He and his Mom are on their way from my coast to yours to live! *sniff* I miss him already!!!!! Cute Cameron story inside....>>>>>>> We had a farewell dinner, complete with Cake and presents on Tuesday evening. It was a full night and very emotional for Cameron. I drove him back to his Mom's place. He's in the back of my car chattering away and reconfirming everying. "Auntie, My Dad's going to phone me right?" Right Cameron. "And, we're going to see him on the computer, right?" I say, yes, on the web cam at Auntie Hedy and Uncle Leo's place. "Oh, so, I'll see my Dad on the CAM web?" TOO CUTE! and that's what it will be called from that day forward - the "Cam Web". One day he'll figure out why I was laughing so hard... Funny Kid! -- Hedy, Fri, October 01 2004, 15:25:43
  
  
• Born in MD (Baltimore Area) then to Augusta GA when I was a baby, back to Baltimore, then to Montreal Canada for 10 years, back to Balto. then moved to PA when I got married, been here ever since 12 years now, like it here, think I'll stay awhile longer. -- PageW, Fri, October 01 2004, 14:53:24
  
  
• Born in Marion, IN lived in Troy, Oh; Dayton, Oh; Hallsville, Oh; New Albany, Oh; Pittsburgh, Pa; Harmarville, Pa; Lyndora, Pa; Canal Fulton, Oh; West Union, Oh; New Concord, Oh; Canton, Oh; Jamestown, NY; Pella, Iowa; Tacoma, Wa; Back to Jamestown, Ny; Columbus, Oh; Monahans, Tx; And finally back to Columbus, Oh!!!! Think I'll stay put for a while! -- Scotlynn, Fri, October 01 2004, 15:31:04
  
  
• Well lets see, I was born in Detroit, Michigan, and lived all over that area. At 13 moved to Phoenix, AZ and then to Rio Rancho, NM to Cupertino, CA. back to NM. To Tigard Oregon again, Then San Jose, CA. Back to Tigard and lived part time in Ireland. Then back to NM and then to Phoenix. Where we are now for the forseeable future. -- Lucy, Fri, October 01 2004, 15:58:12
  
  
• Wow, I wonder how many miles we've ALL traveled total!? Myself, born in Bermuda, then lived as an Air Force Brat in: Marysville, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Whichita, KS, Pensacola, FL. Then, married a Navy guy and lived in: Jacksonville, FL (twice), Monterey, CA, Sasebo, Japan. Currently living and raising my boys in Burlington, VT! Was lucky enough not to travel too much in the Navy! -- TraceyH, Fri, October 01 2004, 16:22:48
  
  
  • Crap, how could I have forgotten Dallas, TX!!!!! I lived there from 18-23! -- TraceyH, Fri, October 01 2004, 16:24:05
    
    
    • Hey Tracy my DH went to NPS and we lived in Monterey when were you there? -- BetsyG, Sat, October 02 2004, 6:26:55
      
      
      • Hi Betsy! We were there 1993-1995, then off to Japan from there. Disassociated Ship Duty!! My DH is a pilot. AAAAKKK!! He just brought home info about possible Iraq duty next year and before that an 8 wk. course in Fort Rucker, AL!!! Feel like a "deployment virgin" after all our years in military. Typical. *SIGH* -- TraceyH, Sat, October 02 2004, 14:15:13
        
        
        • Oh Tracy so sorry to hear about DH assignments...my DH is still current in Army Reserves and is about 8 months shy of 20 year mark....he is fearful that Iraq could be in his future as there seems to be a shortage of Ordinance Officers right now. We were at NPS from late 1989 though 1991 then moved to the Military Academy at West Point. We are in the process of moving for DH civilian job to DC area now. I loved living in Monterey though-beautiful area! -- BetsyG, Sun, October 03 2004, 10:20:56
          
          
          • Thanks for the thoughts. I know it ain't a done deal until I wave goodbye, so I'm not going to borrow trouble. Our DHs have a lot in common...after 15 yr. active duty Navy, DH went into National Guard (Helicopters) unit here in VT. He is also just shy of 20 yrs mark but will not leave the guard, even if it means deploying. He just couldn't face himself if he did that. So, we'll roll with our punches and live life to the fullest, aye? -- TraceyH, Sun, October 03 2004, 11:51:52
            
            
            • Aye we DO have a lot in common! Mine isna gettin out either. Keep me posted on his assignments - we can commisserate together! included my email inside>> -- BetsyG, Sun, October 03 2004, 13:02:07
    
    
  • My list sounds similar...Born in Stockton, CA then family moved to Prairie Grove, Arkansas where I lived for 21 years except summers in Dallas, TX during college and during school year in Fayetterville, AR (Go Hogs!) Once married we moved to Jacksonville briefly then to Brunswick, Maine; Monterey, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; Jacksonville, FL; back to Maine, then Memphis, TN; and now Pensacola. We'll be headed for Norfolk, VA again in July (living in Chesapeake). That makes me a...Navy Wife! -- Tam, Mon, October 04 2004, 7:35:58
  
  
• Born in St. John's, Newfoundland (Canada), grew up in Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, then moved to Ottawa, ON for university, then with the DH on to Toronto, ON, Langley, BC and now Moncton, New Brunswick (east coast of Canada). Boy, we sure are an international bunch! -- CarlaDM, Fri, October 01 2004, 16:23:56
  
  
  • Hey Carla my husband is from Bathurst (or as my dear FIL says Bat'urst). It's good to know there are NB Hosers if we ever get out there to visit his family... -- celtgirl, Fri, October 01 2004, 16:54:59
    
    
    • Well, you can come down to Monc'tn and 'ave some poutine rapee (if you're brave enough)! -- CarlaDM, Sat, October 02 2004, 8:59:38
  
  
• I was born in Athens, Greece and I live in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.. ;) -- Astrina-Brenna, Fri, October 01 2004, 16:26:45
  
  
  • Astrinna-Brenna, we are so close! Have to see about getting a hoser gathering somewhere....want to go back to the gardens in Montreal, just not before winter! -- TraceyH, Sat, October 02 2004, 14:18:34
  
  
• Born in New Jersey, moved to Colorado with my BF (Ex-husband now) when I was 18. Moved back to NJ, then central upstate New York. Back to New Jersey when we split. Moved to upstate NY with present DH around 20 years ago & have been here since. Oh but I spend most winters in Florida! -- KarinP, Fri, October 01 2004, 16:36:55
  
  
  • Karen, when are you coming back down??? I guess after hurricane season, eh? Mom told dad tonight that after they get back home, they are NOT emptying the valuables out of his car trunk until Nov. 30!! *g* -- LallyVic, Sat, October 02 2004, 0:33:55
    
    
    • Oops, KarIn!! -- LallyVic, Sat, October 02 2004, 0:34:35
      
      
    • I've noticed a lot of people still have their windows boarded up too...guess that put em up, take em down thing gets a little old after a while. My friend's dh had a brainstorm for Jeanne...he put up tracks outside her mom's windows and sliding glass doors so he could just slide the boards up. The neighbors in the condo saw this and thought it was a great idea....paid him to do the same for their units. He prolly should have tested his invention. I understand that from the amount of plywood that got blown out of the tracks and went zinging around the condo courtyard, it's lucky nobody got decapitated. His MIL is not the most popular resident right now and her SIL (hereby christined Wylie Coyote, Certified Genius) has been issuing refunds and apologies left and right! -- Jeanie, Sat, October 02 2004, 5:59:09
  
  
• Born Palmerston North New Zealand, then lived Brisbane / Sydney & Perth Australia, 2 years in London UK, back to NZ to scrounge off parents as was flat broke, then Melbourne Australia, fell in love and moved to Townsvile North Queensland for 8 years, now back in Melbourne (Australia). -- DonnaC, Fri, October 01 2004, 17:51:45
  
  
  • Whereabouts in Melbourne Donna? -- Marg B, Fri, October 01 2004, 18:02:17
    
    
    • Marg, I live in Ringwood (and work in Carlton). Drop me an email..... PS - I have a copy of TOC, and a printout of Hellfire - the first LJG story. -- DonnaC , Sat, October 02 2004, 17:23:10
  
  
• Born in Jersey, spent 2 yrs in the W. MD mts for college, 4 years in Wyoming when first married, then back to Jersey for the last 20 yrs. Now that the kids are grown & my parents gone I'm thinking of heading out again. Getting WAY to expensive to live around here. -- drm, Fri, October 01 2004, 19:14:09
  
  
• I've been away (and lurking) for a week - missed this question but will answer it anyway! Born in Phila, lived in NJ, PA, OH, VT, CT, MA, VA with short stays in NH, MD, CA. Been in VA now 30 years - how in the world did THAT happen??? -- annieo, Fri, October 01 2004, 19:39:00
  
  
• Oops!! forgot NY. -- annieo, Fri, October 01 2004, 19:39:47
  
  
• I was born in Vineland, NJ. Moved to Wisconsin after marrying the DH in 1998. Then on to Sammamish, WA on 2001 were I live now (and hopefully plan to stay for a while). -- Colleeno, Fri, October 01 2004, 21:21:33
  
  
• I was born in Encino, CA, but lived in Chatsworth, moved to Lake Tahoe CA, Bremerton WA, Fallon NV, Carson City NV, married an Oakie where we traveled with his work, lived in Las Vegas, Mt. Pocono, PA, Columbus OH, Kailua-Kona HI, Chico CA and have been in Tulsa OK for 13 years. Wow, I've moved a lot. -- SuzyW, Fri, October 01 2004, 21:35:41
  
  
• I've been from Phoenix, AZ all the way to Tacoma, Philadelphia, Atlanta, LA.... Well, kinda. *G* I was born in San Diego, moved to Pensacola, then grew up in Atlanta. I did visit in Phoenix (aunt) and Philly (grandparents), and lived 4 years in Tacoma. Ft Bragg and Fort Benning (4 years and 1 year, respectively) dinna fit the song. *G* -- SueW, Fri, October 01 2004, 21:48:02
  
  
• I'm a Northwest girl, born and bred. Born in Portland, OR and raised in and around there. College in Eugene (Go Ducks) with a year spent in England. Back to Portland and suburbs for a few years after college, then almost three years on Orcas Island in Washington. Back to Portland suburbs, and that's where I am now! There's something about the green here...it pulls you back. I love it here. -- JulieO, Fri, October 01 2004, 23:04:58
  
  
• Lurker coming out of lurk mode here! Wow we are sure a well traveled lot here. I was born and raised in West Virginia, moved to North Carolinia for a year and half and then moved back to WV!!! -- Chele, Sat, October 02 2004, 7:10:16
  
  
  • Welcome back from lurkdom! -- TraceyH, Sat, October 02 2004, 14:19:49
  
  
• Born in Petersburg VA, married and moved to Fort Campbell KY,then to Schofield Barracks Hawaii, back to Ft Campbell, then to East TN. -- BGWJ, Sat, October 02 2004, 18:54:59
  
  
• I was born in Tennessee and lived there until I was 15. Since then, I've lived in Palm Beach, Florida, Cambridge, England and Fort Worth, Texas. I'd go back to Tennessee or England in a minute. -- Karmann G. , Sun, October 03 2004, 5:58:50
  
  
• Let's see -- Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Grew up in Richmond, Virginia (about five different places, plus a year in between in Staunton, Virginia). Got married and moved to Ridgefield, Connecticut, soon followed by Darien, Connecticut Moved to Miami, Florida, then moved to Boca Raton, Florida, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia. I've been in my house in Atlanta longer than any place ever in my life! -- Lady Diane B, Sun, October 03 2004, 10:33:28
  
  
• Oooh, I'm so glad I didn't miss out on this thread. Let's see...born and raised in Los Angeles...from West Hollywood to Van Nuys. Moved to the California Mother Lode in my 30's. Then 2.5 years ago moved to Chicken Dinner Rd. in Caldwell, Idaho. I still miss Angels Camp. California's Gold Rush country is the prettiest place on earth, in my opinion, but it got so crowded in the 20 years I was there and heck...hardly anyone can afford to live in California anymore. -- CF, Sun, October 03 2004, 11:13:43
  
  
• Fun question! I was born and lived in eastern Iowa until I was 7. Then moved to Grand Rapid, MI. Left there when I was 18 to attend college in western Massachusetts. Then lived in southern Maryland, the panhandle of Florida, east coast of Texas, Arkansas, back to southern Maryland, then to coastal New Jersey and (for the last 25 years!) back in tidewater Maryland. (in the early years of our marriage, DH was a Navy pilot, that's why all the moving around!) -- Rosamond, Sun, October 03 2004, 11:30:51
  
  
• Someone above said they were boring. You want boring? I was born and raised in the heart of North Philadelphia, moved to Lansing, MI, in 1963, moved a bit east of there (Okemos) in 1969, moved to Detroit in 1971, then in 1983 moved to one of the Grosse Pointes and since 1992 have been here in Harper Woods...3 blocks northeast of Detroit. -- blackdog , Sun, October 03 2004, 11:35:58
  
  
• Just tacking on the end here - born in Sedgley, UK, moved to Auckland NZ when 3, back to the UK, back to NZ and back to the UK (all before I was 8). Moved back to NZ 17 years ago and am now British by birth, Kiwi by choice! -- AmandaW, Sun, October 03 2004, 13:58:31
  
  
• Coming in late here because of being out of town the last four days. I was born in Harrisonburg, VA and lived there 5 years, then my family moved to Charleston, WV. During my first marriage (H was in the Air Force) lived in York, Maine; Pease AFB, N.H.; Clark AB in the Philippines; and Rome, NY. During second marriage lived back in WV, moved to Statesville, NC, Stoney Point, NC, then back to WV again to be near family. Lost most of my WV accent and even though I have lived here for the better part of 15 years, I haven't really gotten it back. I guess with all the moving around I picked up everyone's accent and decided to keep them all! *g* -- Bandruidh , Sun, October 03 2004, 20:01:51
  
  
• I was born in Wadsworth OH and lived in Barberton OH until I was 20. Moved to Akron OH while attending college there, where I still live. I have travelled around the world (for weeks or months at a time when I was younger) but have never lived more than 30 miles from where I was born. -- Joanne M, Mon, October 04 2004, 0:24:34
  
  
• Born in NC, and I have lived in NC all my 28 years. Moved within the state three times. I love North Carolina! -- Lady Lin, Mon, October 04 2004, 1:36:11
  
  
• JEEZ! When do you guys have time to root?!? I feel really boring here only having been away from my hometown to study for a few years.. But then again, I could never imagine leaving all the water and the fresh air around Hanko, Finland.. But some of you guys.. WOW. -- Chirre, Mon, October 04 2004, 2:26:53
  
  
• I was born in Englewood, New Jersey and have lived in New Jersey, New York and Germany! -- Renate R, Mon, October 04 2004, 6:44:40
  
  
• Mine is kinda boring compared to some - if you like moving (I don't). I was born in Danville, IN, the same town where my dad was born, in the same county where my grandfather was born...I'm a 5th generation Hoosier. Moved to Muncie long enough to graduate from Ball State, back to Danville, and I've lived in Indianapolis for 7 years now. My roots are deep in Indy and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else - except maybe the wide open spaces of Wyoming... -- Susankd, Mon, October 04 2004, 7:05:58
  
  
• Wow...Your lives sound very exciting compared to mine at the moment! *vbg* Let me see... I was born and raised here in San Diego in a few houses and haven't left yet! My family did travel a lot to our Montana cabin in the Bitterroot Valley area while I was growing up, but only for weeks at a time. Don't think I would ever leave the west coast, though! Unless some highlander decided to take me away to Scotland! -- leeleeS, Mon, October 04 2004, 10:10:16
  
  
• I was born in Ft. Hood, TX, then spent a year in Germany as a toddler (dad in Army); moved to Louisville, KY (mom's hometown) and grew up there; moved to Nashville, TN at age 27 to be with DBF who is now my DH. I'm still in Nashville, but hope to get away from here one day. I want to live in New England where we have friends and family. -- BrownEyedGirl, Mon, October 04 2004, 10:55:47
  
  
  • Oh BTW, I've been in Nashville for 14 years. -- BrownEyedGirl, Mon, October 04 2004, 10:58:46
  
  
• Nothing too terribly exciting, but here goes. . .born in San Diego, CA; grew up in Newcastle, CA; brief stint in San Francisco, CA; now live in Roseville, CA. Yep, I'm a true CA native. -- LadyKeriam , Mon, October 04 2004, 11:29:36