Orange County Nesties
Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
It's time for another getting to know you...
Geeze, I haven't been on this board in ages and I notice lots of new names.
In an effort to semi revive the board let's do a getting to know you Q/A.
Been on The Nest for how long:
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years)
If yes, did you have a different screen name?
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC)
Kids?
Pets? (what kind)
Do you have any hobbies?
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun?
Anything else you'd like to share?
GO!
Re: It's time for another getting to know you...
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes 2004/2005
If yes, did you have a different screen name? Yes, can't remember what it was though.
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) Blowlando, soon to be Minneapolis. Miss you guys!
Kids? 16 (today) year old stepdaughter
Pets? (what kind) 1 dog, 1 cat
Do you have any hobbies? movies, books, tv
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Dinner and a movie most likely
Anything else you'd like to share? We are moving 1500 miles over the next two days! In the car...with two pets!
Been on The Nest for how long: 4 years or so..
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years)
late 2004-2006 (fek, I just realized that it's been a long a$$ time that I've been involved with the Knot/Nest)
If yes, did you have a different screen name?
Yep-
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC)
North OC
Kids? Nope.
Pets? (what kind) 2 cats
Do you have any hobbies? I make cute cakes, I run, I work out, I spend way too much time on line (ha!), I love reading but don't do enough of it and I'm always in for happy hour and wine tasting
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? We have Dland/DCA passes so we go alot- when we go alone we just walk around people watch and I'll have a glass of wine & dessert and he'll have a beer and dessert.
Otherwise we do the usual ya know, dinner, movie- or just stay in with a good glass of wine.
Oh em gee I miss you woman!
Miss you too!!
Been on The Nest for how long: 3ish years
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) yes, 2005-2007
If yes, did you have a different screen name? no
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) Fullerton
Kids? none
Pets? (what kind) none
Do you have any hobbies? running, just started playing coed indoor soccer, wine, travel, food
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? concerts, check out new restaurants, go to local wine events
Anything else you'd like to share? I feel old.
Been on The Nest for how long: 4 years (after getting married in 2006)
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes since getting engaged in 2004
If yes, did you have a different screen name? casncort
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC)
North OC
Kids? Yes, daughter will be 3 in Oct
Pets? (what kind) none
Do you have any hobbies? lately working out
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Don't have a H or SO, but I've gone on on a date here and there and I've had fun going to a local dive bar and shooting pool, or dinner and a movie, or seeing a band play.
Anything else you'd like to share? I'm hoping we can revive this board!
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) no
If yes, did you have a different screen name? n/a
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) North OC
Kids? just my golden girl
Pets? (what kind) see kids/below
Do you have any hobbies? Yes, reading, working out (boot camp/barre), etc
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Depends..usually dinner maybe a movie/show
Anything else you'd like to share? I miss the board being active
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes, while I was engaged 2006-2008.
If yes, did you have a different screen name? Yes
Where do you live? Trabuco Canyon
Kids? No
Pets? Yes, a mini dachshund and a bernese mountain dog
Do you have any hobbies? Working out, cooking, baking, reading, and recently DIY stuff for the house.
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Usually a movie and dinner or Dland
Anything else you'd like to share? Not that I can think of
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes, 14 months.
If yes, did you have a different screen name? tuckertobe
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) Corona as of Memorial Day weekend
Kids? One.
Pets? (what kind) Five cats (ugh), two dogs (yorkie & a chihuahua) + two fosters (seven month old chi/poodle mix, six month old three-legged German Shepherd)
Do you have any hobbies? Home renovation, gardening, crafting, etc.
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? While lame, it's usually grabbing dinner and catching a double feature with Bella at the drive-in.
Anything else you'd like to share? I miss how active this board used to be.
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Been on The Nest for how long: A little over 3 years.
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes, 2006-2007. I might have created an account earlier than that though, when I was a BM in a wedding and was looking for dresses.
If yes, did you have a different screen name? No.
Where do you live? IE
Kids? One on the way!
Pets? Jack (see sig).
Do you have any hobbies? Ice skating, pilates, reading, watching tv, eating, watching musicals.
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? A nice dinner or out to see a show.
OMG Congrats!!
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes. 2005-2007
If yes, did you have a different screen name? Nope
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) North OC
Kids? 1 Daughter
Pets? (what kind) 2 cats
Do you have any hobbies? I like reading...and playing online ofcourse
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Uhhh...whats date night?
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) 2004-2005
If yes, did you have a different screen name? Nope. It's been this the whole time.
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) Costa Mesa
Kids? Nah
Pets? (what kind) No
Do you have any hobbies? Writing, reading, internetting, karaoke, drinking
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? drink beers at Goat Hill
Anything else you'd like to share? I sound like a lush.
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes from 1999-2007
If yes, did you have a different screen name? I did but I seriously don't remember it. I didn't really post on the message boards, just lurked.
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) Not in OC.
Kids? One. Six year old daughter
Pets? (what kind) No.
Do you have any hobbies? Reading, Watching too much TV, movies, Internet stalking, Tweeting.
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? N/A
Anything else you'd like to share? I think for the first time in my life I am not at all excited about taking a trip to Vegas this weekend.
I've been married and on the Nest almost 5 years.
I was on the Knot before that for another year or two.
No other screen names.
South OC.
My daughter recently turned one.
Unfortunately we are currently pet-less. My MIL took custody of our bunny.
I like to cook and travel. Lately I haven't been doing too much cooking or traveling because of the kid.
For date night we like to eat. And we like to watch Glee on the DVR.
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) Yes, a year and a half
If yes, did you have a different screen name? themarshmalo
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) Aliso Viejo
Kids? No
Pets? (what kind) No
Do you have any hobbies? Photography, reading, watching TV
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Mostly we go to the movies or out to dinner. We love weekend trips.
Anything else you'd like to share? Um...I'm originally from Michigan, so I call soda "pop" and have a wonderful nasally accent.
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) l think late 2003-2005
If yes, did you have a different screen name?
No, I just hardly ever post. Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC)
North OC
Kids? Not yet, but due in February.
Pets? (what kind) No.
Do you have any hobbies? Reading, napping, drawing, running
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? We go to dinner and a movie a lot but we seriously love movies so it's good
EEEEEEEK!!!! yayayayay!
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) about two years
If yes, did you have a different screen name? nope
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) in a land far-far away. ;(
Kids? we have a bun in the oven
Pets? (what kind) no
Do you have any hobbies? cooking, reading, watching trashy TV.
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? we are uber-lame. usually dinner. we have a cool movie theatre here that serves (good) food and (good) beer so sometimes we'll do that.
Anything else you'd like to share? I want a glass (or 5) of wine right now.
HOLY!!! **faints*** WHEN WERE YOU PLANNING TO SHARE?!?!
:::SQUEEEEAAAALLL:::
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) - Yes, from 2005-2007, but I didn't post much until midway through 2006
If yes, did you have a different screen name? Nope
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) South OC
Kids? No
Pets? (what kind) See siggy Pics
Do you have any hobbies? Running. Eating. Farmville.
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? Watch movies
Anything else you'd like to share?
Chart/Blog
Nothing breeds faster than Crazy
Been on The Nest for how long: 3 yrs
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) yup, married in '06 so during that time
If yes, did you have a different screen name? yup
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) South OC
Kids? 1 + one on the way
Pets? (what kind) 1 dog
Do you have any hobbies? I used to run, heh, read, play online, surf the net
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? dinner out, movie
Anything else you'd like to share? I hate the Lakers.
Were you ever on The Knot? (Yes/No- & round about years) yup, married in '06 so during that time
If yes, did you have a different screen name? yup
Where do you live? (you can name a city or just say South OC/ North OC) North SD County
Kids? Dos
Pets? (what kind) Australian Shepherd (dog) named Sierra and a calico cat named Mrs.
Do you have any hobbies? Seems I am always shopping for something...
It's date night! What do you and your H/SO do on date night for fun? We haven't gone on a date for over a year.
Anything else you'd like to share? I am getting really good with crutches.
After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!