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Introduction Poll!!

Hi Ladies,

Since I am new to the San Diego board, I thought I would try a little introduction poll so I can get to know some of you guys a little better! That, and I am totally bored at work so this is the perfect thing to do to kill some time! Ha!

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  1. When were you married?
  2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old?
  3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon?
  4. How long have you lived in San Diego?
  5. Have you always lived in California?
  6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali?
  7. Do you have any pets?
Emma Kathryn (AKA "The Weans")

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Jackson Douglas (AKA "The Squishy")

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Re: Introduction Poll!!

  • When were you married? DH and I got married almost 3 years ago on November 5th, 2005!

    Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? Nope, no children yet!

    If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? Hopefully! DH and I have been TTC for a while now so hopefully any time now!!

    How long have you lived in San Diego? One month and four days!

    Have you always lived in California? Nope! Grew up in Maryland, went to undergraduate school in Delaware and relocated to Fort Worth Texas for almost 2 years, then back to Maryland to get married and now we are here in sunny San Diego!

    What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? So far...relax at a winery or just enjoy the beautiful weather outside!!

    Do you have any pets? Sure do! We have one cat, Arby, who is almost 15 years old (and over 20 lbs) and a 2.5 year old black lab named Shamus, who was actually born on our wedding day!

    Emma Kathryn (AKA "The Weans")

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    Jackson Douglas (AKA "The Squishy")

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    1. When were you married? January 5th of this year.
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? Nope
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We are not preventing but not necessarily trying either if that makes sense?
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? 10 years
    5. Have you always lived in California? My whole life.  I was born in Burbank and grew up in the San Fernando Valley before moving here to go to college in 1997. 
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? go to the beach
    7. Do you have any pets? Yup, I have an orange cat named Goose Man that I love!!!!!
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    Cole Alexander 6.9.10
  • Since I don't feel like working at the moment and I don't get on here too often, here is my info...

    1) Married on 8/31/03.  Sunday will be 5 years!

    2) No children. 

    3) Like pp, not planning but not preventing either.

    4) Lived in San Diego since I was 2 months old.  Born in Los Angeles, but still consider myself a San Diego native.

    5) Yep, I am a native Californian

    6) To relax I like to read in the sun on the back of our boat when DH isn't fishing on it, hence my nestie name!

    7) We have 3 dogs.  Nikki -German Shepard Mix, Diesel -Black Lab, Moe -Cattle Dog Mix.

    Nice to meet everyone!

  • Nice to "meet" you ladies!!

    Emma Kathryn (AKA "The Weans")

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    Jackson Douglas (AKA "The Squishy")

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    Hi Ladies,

    Since I am new to the San Diego board, I thought I would try a little introduction poll so I can get to know some of you guys a little better! That, and I am totally bored at work so this is the perfect thing to do to kill some time! Ha!

    Wink

    1. When were you married? November 24, 2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? No kids
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? Not for at least 5 years
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? A little over a year
    5. Have you always lived in California? Yes
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Go to the beach or hang out by the pool.
    7. Do you have any pets? One adorable Pug, Molly.
    1. When were you married?  July 28th-2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? Nope!
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? nope!
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? For about the past 10 years-
    5. Have you always lived in California? yes-I was raised in Northern CA
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Kayaking with DH
    7. Do you have any pets? Yup-a 6 mo. old puppy named Callie!

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  • 1. When were you married?July 21, 2007, just had our first anniversary!

    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old?No children yet.

    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We are going to wait four more years

    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? Four years

    5. Have you always lived in California?Yup, grew up in Northern California.

    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? I love swimming at La Jolla cove

    7. Do you have any pets? No, we would like a cat but our landlord said we can't have one.

    1. When were you married? June 30th, 2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? Not yet... but I'm working on it :)
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? gotta baby in my belly
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? native
    5. Have you always lived in California? yes
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in California? beach with the dogs, jogging the bay/Lake Murray, hang out with my friends
    7. Do you have any pets? yes, two dogs. A 5 year old *** hound and a 10 year old husky

    Married 6-30-07, BFP 9-1-07, M/C & D&C 10-5-07, BFP #2 6-20-08, BFP #3 3-28-2010 Mommy to Ethan born 2-22-09 7lbs 13.5oz & 21" long SAL Buddy to March04b2b imageFamily Blog|Food Blog
  • 1. When were you married?April 28, 2007

    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? None

    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We are going to wait a little bit longer, we want a house first.

    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? Six years

    5. Have you always lived in California? Nope, born in Alaska but grew up in Washington.  Came to CA for school and then stayed.

    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Go on hikes or relax in the sun!

    7. Do you have any pets? Yes, two black cats named Jack and Mr. Kitty...we are obsessed with our cats. 
    1. When were you married? August 4, 2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? No kids.
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We're waiting a long time.  At least another 7-8 years.
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? Since December of 2007.
    5. Have you always lived in California? I grew up in LA and after I joined the military, moved around quite a bit.  I returned to Southern California after two years in Okinawa, Japan.
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Anything outdoors;  the climate is my favorite part of this region.
    7. Do you have any pets? One orange kitten named Mars.
    1. When were you married? November 24, 2007 
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? No kids.
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We want kids, but will probably wait a year or so until we start trying.
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? Since birth...I'm a native.
    5. Have you always lived in California? Yes...
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Walk the beach at sunset.
    7. Do you have any pets? Two cats, but they live with my mom.
    1. When were you married? June 30, 2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? None as of it
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? could be, we will know in a few days...most likely not.
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? 4 years
    5. Have you always lived in California? yes, all twenty-six years
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? soak up the sun, go snowboarding.
    7. Do you have any pets? nope.
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    1. When were you married? August 6, 2006.
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? None yet, but still trying.
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We've been trying for 24 months and counting....
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? I was born and raised here, but 24.5 years.
    5. Have you always lived in California? No. I unfortunately went to college in Maryland, lived in Newport, RI for 6 months, Japan for two years, and the Middle East for over 2.5 years.
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? I enjoy just traveling around the state to all of the different areas with all of the fun things to do (My DH is a Cali native as well).
    7. Do you have any pets? Our dog Jake. He's 12-years-old. I also have a cat that my parents have taken in since Jake doesn't like cats.
    1. When were you married? APRIL 26, 2008
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? 8YO DD
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? When we get a house
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? Since June 5, 2006 - Chula Vista
    5. Have you always lived in California? Yes, grew up in Fresno, CA
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Go to the BEACH!!
    7. Do you have any pets? Asthma, allergies, so no :( Oh WAIT I LIED! We have a beta fish named Todd Mayfield... don't ask Hmm

    Welcome!!!

     

    Cheers Drinks

  • Cheers to you too vigiltini!! Drinks

    Nice to meet everyone!!

    boats...I'm sorry to hear about how long you have been TTC. DH and I are in the same boat (no pun intended). We have been TTC for just about two years as well. Baby dust to everyone who is trying!

    Emma Kathryn (AKA "The Weans")

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    Jackson Douglas (AKA "The Squishy")

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  • Hmmm this should be as good as any time to begin nesting I suppose, hehe. Confused

     

    1. We were married on August 2, 2008.  Almost 4 weeks ago.

    2. No children.

    3. Raising a child, absolutely, although I confess I never want to be pregnant or give birth.  He feels differently, but I would rather adopt.

    4. A little over 1 year.

    5. Yes, born and raised in Nor*Cal.

    6. The same as my favorite thing to do to relax anywhere - nothing!  That or go get pampered with a mani/pedi or massage.

    7. Yes, two French bulldogs.  They are very ugly, cute, stupid, smart, sassy, gassy, and very different from one another.  I used to have birds but that's a different story... Sad

     

     -Becky

  • 1. 07-07-07

    2. I have a stepson who is 6.

    3.  First we need a house. then kids

    4. I don't, but sometimes I really wish I did. I have been living in my hometown (North of SD) for almost 20 years

    5. Yup, since birht

    6. Sit on the beach, or surf, or shop, or read, okay so I have a few favorites :)

    7. I have a dog that lives with my folks because it would be cruel to make him live in my condo. He's not that kind of dog. 

     

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    1. When were you married? October 21, 2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? NOPE
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? HELL NO!
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? 1978-1994, On and Off from 1994-1998, 2003-Present
    5. Have you always lived in California? No, born in Iowa and I have lived in Florida, Iowa and Colorado
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Watch the waves crash against the cliffs in La Jolla
    7. Do you have any pets? One spoiled rotten Siamese named Cocoa
  •  When were you married?
    sept '07

     Do you have any children?
    no

    If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon?
    in the next severl years maybe, we want a house first!

    How long have you lived in San Diego?
    about 10 years

    Have you always lived in California?
    Yes

    What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali?
    relax at home with the cats

    Do you have any pets?
    2 cats

    1. When were you married? Cinco de Mayo, 2007
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old?  One beautiful little girl who's 4.5 years old
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We've been talking about trying for a second child but keep going back and forth
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego?  Since 1993
    5. Have you always lived in California?  Nope, I've lived in North Carolina, Florida, Washington State & Colorado
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Lay by the pool/beach or a spa day at Glen Ivy
    7. Do you have any pets?  Yep, one kitty named Minou (which is Quebequois for kitty...original I know ;)
  • 1. When were you married? July 21, 2008

    2. Do you have any children? Nope.

    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? House first, then we'll think about kids.

    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? Born and raised.

    5. Have you always lived in California? Yup.

    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Walk around Balboa Park or go to La Jolla Beach.

    7. Do you have any pets? No, but I really want a puppy!

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    1. When were you married? 9-10-05
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? No
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? Probably not for a few years, when we grow up!
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? 1 1/2 years
    5. Have you always lived in California? Born and raised in NJ until last year...
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Walk by the water, bbq on the bay, walk my dog
    7. Do you have any pets? A terrier mutt, he's the best thing in our life! We love him to bits.
  • a little late to the poll. . .

    When were you married?  sunday.october.29th.2006

    Do you have any children?  2 legged- no;  4 legged- yes  if so, how many and how old?  3, all girls.  they're in my siggie.  playdoh is 10 yrs, zo? was 5 yrs (she died last november) & cali is 7 mths.

    If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon?  someday we'll have 2 legged additions to the family.

    How long have you lived in San Diego?  it was one year ago this past saturday.

    Have you always lived in California?  i was born in the LA area, but moved from cali when i was 3 yrs old & again @ 10.   i've lived in a few different states.  the longest was 11 yrs in minnesota.  that's why i consider it my home.

    What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali?  i love doing lots of things here, but as for relaxing, there's no place better than my bed!

    Do you have any pets?  see kids answer :)

     

     


  • Hello ladies! Im really new here too! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

    1. When were you married? August 16, 2008 Smile 
    2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? No children
    3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? We would like to have a couple of years together before the kids arrive
    4. How long have you lived in San Diego? 2.5 years
    5. Have you always lived in California? Yes! Grew up in LA then met my DH and moved to San Diego
    6. What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Hang out at the beach!! Cant beat the weather here!
    7. Do you have any pets? Yes we have 2 cats, Scout and Skylar
  • I'm new here too, here goes . . .

     1.  When were you married? July 19th 2006

     2. Do you have any children? If so, how many and how old? Nope

     3. If no kids yet, is it in the plans soon? Nope

     4. How long have you lived in San Diego? 6 months

     5. Have you always lived in California? No, I was born and raised in NJ, went to school in RI, lived in VA just over a year, and now I'm out here.  I'm a New Englander at heart. 

    6.  What's your favorite thing to do to relax in Cali? Doggie Beach

    7. Do you have any pets? Yup, a crazy adorable 3 year-old shelter mutt.   

     

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