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A lot of newbies!!! How about a poll?
I figured we should have a "getting to know you poll" because there seem to be a lot of new ladies on here (and because I'm procrastinating when I should be writing lesson plans).
1. How old are you and your DH?
2. When did you get married?
3. What do you do?
4. What does your DH do?
5. Where in Central PA do you live?
6. Any kids? Any furbabies?
7. What do you like to do?
Re: A lot of newbies!!! How about a poll?
2. When did you get married? 9/22/07... 2 year anniversary coming up!
3. What do you do? I am in my last semester of my post-bacc certification for elementary ed, so I am student teaching right now! I am 4 classes away from my master's, but I will be teaching as of December/January
4. What does your DH do? he is a food scientist... he works in a lab in an ice cream and drink factory (part of his job is to taste test! lucky guy!)
5. Where in Central PA do you live? York, but I'm from Lancaster... I would like to move back to Lancaster, or further east some day
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? working on kids... and we have 2 dogs, Maggie and Kota who are both pointer/rotti mixes from the same litter... they are 1 year old
7. What do you like to do? golf, kayak, watch the PATRIOTS!, read, scrapbook, be outdoors, spend time with my DH... i'm sure there is more but my brain is fried
Cancer sucks.
1. How old are you and your DH? I'm 40 and DH is 39
2. When did you get married? August 5th 2006 (3 years of bliss)
3. What do you do? Management Analyst for the Government, I do HR
4. What does your DH do? Private Investigator
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Mechanicsburg
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? 2 children, Ali (16 year old step daughter) and Gunnar (15 month old). 2 cats Lexis and Purrsa
7. What do you like to do. Mostly spend time with my kids and husband, play on the computer, walk and read
Not sure if I still count as a newbie (I guess I have been on the board for about 2 months now?) but I never really introduced myself well, so here it goes:
1. How old are you and your DH? We both just turned 242. When did you get married? May 23, 2009- nearing our 4-month!3. What do you do? I am a physical therapist4. What does your DH do? He is in law school, this is his last year, then he would like to work in state government legislation after that5. Where in Central PA do you live? Midtown Harrisburg6. Any kids? Any furbabies? Nope, neither! Thinking in the 3-5 year timeline for TTC7. What do you like to do? We both love to cook and entertain/have dinner parties (Wannabe foodies and we try to know things aboout wine!), go for walks on the river, I love kids so I am always up for babysitting for friends and fam who have kids already, I also love music and theare
I figured we should have a "getting to know you poll" because there seem to be a lot of new ladies on here (and because I'm procrastinating when I should be writing lesson plans).
1. How old are you and your DH? We both just turned 30
2. When did you get married? July 5, 2003
3. What do you do? I stay at home with our 2 girls: Julia - 3 years old & Allie - 11 months
4. What does your DH do? Anesthesiologist
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Harrisburg/Hershey area
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? 2 girls (see above) & a dog, Killian
7. What do you like to do? spend time with my family, baking, and doing anything outside
1. How old are you and your DH? I am 28. DH is 33.
2. When did you get married? 5 years ago next month
3. What do you do? Marketing/Executive Assistant
4. What does your DH do? Internet Marketing - just started a company with a few friends
5. Where in Central PA do you live? in Enola (closer to Mechanicsburg)
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? one DS - Jack, just over 2 mos old. 3 dogs - Zeus, 8 year old pit bull; Apollo, 7.5 year old pit bull; Echo 4 year old Boxer
7. What do you like to do? I like to be outdoors but I'm not the most athletic person. I like to do crafy things and can't wait to get my craft room finished (hopefully in two weekends our friend is coming to help finish assembling my pieces - yipee), playing with the dogs. Mostly now I'm just enjoying the time I have with ds before I have to go back to workdid you see they got voted #1 for their ice cream sandwiches? (I am just guessing on where he works)
No I didn't! YAY!
I knew they were doing pretty good because we were at the company banquet last year and were told that they were the #1 brand in PA, only being beat by offbrands because offbrands are a little cheaper right now. That is a good thing about this economy... people are staying home to eat ice cream.
1. How old are you and your DH? I am 26 and DH is 27
2. When did you get married? We were married July 19, 2008
3. What do you do? I assess preschoolers for learning disabilities
4. What does your DH do? DH teaches high school students digital communications
5. Where in Central PA do you live? We live in Harrisburg
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? No Kids yet but we have 2 dogs named Cupcake and Donut and 1 cat named Sprinkles
7. What do you like to do? Currently I am training for my first 1/2 marathon with Team in Training. I am running the Philly Distance run in 9 days! I also like to bake and cook. My DH and I love to entertain and spend time with our friends/family.
2. When did you get married? - June 16, 2007
3. What do you do? - Kindergarten teacher
4. What does your DH do? - Check my Nestie name.
5. Where in Central PA do you live? - I don't! DH and I are from south-central PA (just a couple minutes from the Mason-Dixon line), but are living in "Charm City" currently. I miss home and am very much looking forward to moving back next summer!
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? - Two spoiled rotten pups - Cal is a 4 year old miniature poodle; Maisie is an 18 month old golden retriever/standard poodle mix. Kids, well...
7. What do you like to do? - I love spending QT with my camera!
I also love reading, traveling, baking, and shopping.
... every single day of forever.
2. When did you get married? 9/16/06...3 year anniversary coming up on Wednesday but we've been together a total of 7 years
3. What do you do? Senior Exercise Physiologist at a hospital fitness center, certified Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer, Level 1 certified Pilates instructor
4. What does your DH do? Field Service Speciast for Dish network
5. Where in Central PA do you live? near Hershey
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? 1 Very large Newfoundland Dog (3 years old) named Byron...he's our 180 lb child right now
7. What do you like to do? decorate, shop, entertain, travel and of course spend time with DH.1. How old are you and your DH? I just turned 28 and DH will be 31 in one week
2. When did you get married? 5/27/07
3. What do you do? Graphic Artist & photographer
4. What does your DH do? Graphic Artist & photographer
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Lancaster
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? No kids yet. One 2 year old cat named Teddy
7. What do you like to do? take photos, read, read and read1. How old are you and your DH? I'm 28 and he is 29
2. When did you get married? 11/25/06
3. What do you do?
High school Spanish teacher
4. What does your DH do? Machinist at plastics company
5. Where in Central PA do you live? New Oxford, near Gettysburg
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? son, Jude-7 months old and a spoiled yellow lab, Odin-5 years old
7. What do you like to do? shop, hang with family and travel1. How old are you and your DH? Each 33
2. When did you get married? 10-30-2004
3. What do you do? Quality Management and Housing Specialist for County MH office
4. What does your DH do? Store Manager a bicycle shop
5. Where in Central PA do you live? I live 15 minutes outside of State College, PSU
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? We have one dog Mattie
7. What do you like to do?Read, travel, spend time with family and friends. I love to plan our trips so i am constantly looking for places for us to go.1. How old are you and your DH? I am 25 and DH is 29.
2. When did you get married? September 5, 2009.
3. What do you do? I am a regulatory analyst for an environmental consulting firm.
4. What does your DH do? He's a biologist for PA Department of Environmental Protection.
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Harrisburg Suburbs.
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? We have a two year old black lab named Rocksie. I was a geology minor in college, so I love rocks, thats where the name came from
7. What do you like to do? We love to entertain, DH loves to hunt and fish so I usually tag along with him, we love wine tours. I also like to read and go for long walks with Rocksie at the park.
1. How old are you and your DH? I am 36 and DH is 34.
2. When did you get married? July 1, 2006...three blissful years ago...lol
3. What do you do? I am a dental assistant
4. What does your DH do? He is a dentist
5. Where in Central PA do you live? We live in Northeast PA.
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? No babies yet and we have 2 cats and 2 dogs
7. What do you like to do? I love to be outside when I get the chance...walking/hiking, biking, swimming, drinking wine on the patio
1. How old are you and your DH? We are both 29 but he will be 30 next week.
2. When did you get married? July 5, 2008
3. What do you do? My official title is Merchandising Specialist but the main part of my job is running a PSU online store
4. What does your DH do? IT/Web desing
5. Where in Central PA do you live? about 20 minutes outside of State College in Zion
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? None of either, we are talking about getting a dog now that we have a house, as for kids we'll see.
7. What do you like to do? Crafts of all kinds (I just started to sell at local craft shows), Shop, Travel, Cook, Decorate my house, spend time with DH
I love your pets' names!
1. How old are you and your DH? both 29
2. When did you get married? march 28, 2009
3. What do you do? assistant to the president of a college
4. What does your DH do? production superintendent
5. Where in Central PA do you live? between gettysburg and york, i'm originally from the lehigh valley
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? not yet, no pets either
7. What do you like to do? read, try new recipes, work out (zumba is my new exercise craze!), spend time with DH, family and friends
1. How old are you and your DH? I'm 38, DH is 29. (Yea, I'm a cradle robber!)
2. When did you get married? May 29, 2009
3. What do you do? Human Resources Manager
4. What does your DH do? Manager for the Philadelphia Eagles
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Lancaster
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? No kids. One cat - Kole.
7. What do you like to do? Cook, workout, shop, garden, spend time w/family and friends.
I figured we should have a "getting to know you poll" because there seem to be a lot of new ladies on here (and because I'm procrastinating when I should be writing lesson plans).
1. I am 27 and DH is 25.
2. When did you get married? 9/6/09
3. What do you do? I work in HR for a Credit Union and I also work PT at a bridal shop....for now.
4. What does your DH do? DH is currently in school for electronic engeneering. He's also doing guitar repair on the side and he's in 2 bands.
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Harrisburg
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? No children, but we would like to have one in the next two-three years. We have a 4 year old Papillon and a Cat.
7. What do you like to do? DH and I love to hang out, watch movies or TV, work on our 1950's Oldsmobile, we love hanging out with friends and family, going out to eat, work on our house, cooking, go swimming in our pool, drink wine, do local traveling, go see local bands, etc.
I really want to learn how to scrapbook because I'm married now and I have to feed my creative hunger with crafts.
1. How old are you and your DH? I am 36 and he is 32.
2. When did you get married? July 21, 2007
3. What do you do? I'm an underwriter
4. What does your DH do? He works construction
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Harrisburg
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? I little girl, a dog and a cat.
7. What do you like to do? I like to read, shop, spend time with family and friends.
1. How old are you and your DH? I am 27, DH is 39
2. When did you get married? September 18, 2005
3. What do you do? I am a receptionist at a Dr's office
4. What does your DH do? Foreman in Construction
5. Where in Central PA do you live? near Hershey
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? we have 1 daughter, 1 black lab and 1 yellow lab
7. What do you like to do? Take photos, scrapbook, anything outdoors.DD 1/29/07 -
I'm not on much anymore so I'm not sure if the newbies will know my nestie name. I hope everyone is doing well over here!! : )
1. How old are you and your DH? We are both 28
2. When did you get married? 9/17/05...4 year anniversary next week!
3. What do you do? I work part time for my parents business as the Marketing Manager and Maintenance Manager. I'm also an advisor for lia sophia jewelry.
4. What does your DH do? DH is a Psychological Evaulator...he evaulates/diagnoses children with mental disorders
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Camp Hill
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? We have a 2 month old son named Keaton and a spoiled little yorkie named Del.
7. What do you like to do? Anything ice hockey, shopping, watching movies, spending time with friends and family
1. How old are you and your DH? I am 27, DH is 28 (He'll be 29 the end of sept)
2. When did you get married? Nov 17, 2007
3. What do you do? I work for county government in social services (doing data analysis stuff)
4. What does your DH do? DH works in municipal government, doing zoning and planning.
5. Where in Central PA do you live? York
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? No kids yet, but probably relatively soon. We have a 10 month old puppy -- Holly -- that we got from Homeward Bound rescue.
7. What do you like to do?Read, cook (I have a cooking blog), play with the dog, exercise, run, watch movies....the usual i guessI rarely post on here anymore, but I'll participate in the poll anyway.
1. How old are you and your DH? I'm 28, DH just turned 29 last month.
2. When did you get married? 5/27/06
3. What do you do? I just finished my PhD in May, and am now a Lecturer in Chemistry one of the largest universities in the country.
4. What does your DH do? DH is an Architect.
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Don't live in Central PA right now. I'm originally from the Harrisburg area and we were married back there. Now we live in Tempe, AZ.
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? DS will be 1 year on 9/17. We also have a fat cat named OJ.
7. What do you like to do? Anything sports related. We're season ticket holders for my university's baseball team. I also enjoy blogging (reading and writing), and spending time with my family!
I don't usually stop by here that often anymore since I had Bryce but maybe now that I am back at work I will have more time to nest.
1. How old are you and your DH? both 26
2. When did you get married? 8/12/06..Three years
3. What do you do? Financial Analyst
4. What does your DH do? Consulting
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Lebanon County
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? One, Bryce and 3 Yorkies
7. What do you like to do? Ride my horse, scrapbook, bake
1. How old are you and your DH? Me-36 Dh-32
2. When did you get married? 9/18/04 but were together off and on since 9/96
3. What do you do? Right now, nothing but incubate our 1st little one
4. What does your DH do? Mechanical design for an international company
5. Where in Central PA do you live? Lived in Lancaster, but moved to Sealy Tx
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? 1st baby on the way, a boy due at Christmas. Lots of furbabies. Ruff (lab mix), Duke (beagle rotti mix), Kitkat, Lean & Cal (cats) still live at my mom's until we get our own house. We are currently renting. With us are our 2 small dogs-- Butters (beagle) & Buddy (terrier mix)
7. What do you like to do? Travel, take photographs, wine taste, host parties..creating gourmet menus w/ wine pairings, sing...perform (that's what I did for 12 years)1. How old are you and your DH? I'm about to turn 27 in 2 weeks; DH will be 29 in December.
2. When did you get married? August 4th, 2007
3. What do you do? HR
4. What does your DH do? Progressive
5. Where in Central PA do you live? I grew up in State College and just come to this board because I miss it
... DH and I moved to Austin, TX after we got married for his job. We are hoping to move back to PA next year.
6. Any kids? Any furbabies? 7 mos pregnant with first baby... it's a boy, due in Nov. We have a 3 yr old chocolate lab named Miss Georgia Beasley.
7. What do you like to do? Used to enjoy eating out a lot (we lived in NYC) and we were big wine tasting fans, but I can't drink and we're saving $ now, so that has changed! Enjoy the outdoors with the dog, HUGE college football and Steelers fans. Love photography, art, reading (Art History and English major).
In my bag: Canon 60D, 50mm 1.4, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 430exii