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[Lori]

admin said:

Lori said:

IN LOVE WITH: ----- some dude I met at a stoplight 2 kids and more than half my lifetime ago...

I HAVE to hear this story! ;D Did you really meet your guy at a stoplight?? Please share!

Yes, Lindsey, I did meet my husband at a stop light. When I was in college my friends and I drove 3 hours north to the University of Florida in Gainesville to surprise a homesick friend for her birthday. When we got there we decided to pack 6 girls into a VW beetle and go to the mall, and at a stoplight these 2 cute guys pulled up next to us. My husband was in the passenger seat, and we couldn't see him very well, but the driver, Luke, asked "are y'all girls from Bradenton?" (the county we were from was on our license plate).

To make a long story short, we all met up with them later that night for pizza and compared notes about 'home'. We knew a lot of the same people, hung out at a lot of the same places. I lived on a golf course, and as it turns out, my husband had played at our golf course many, many times. He was actually dating someone when we met that night, so in my mind he was off-limits, and I promptly forgot him.

That was the end of it for about a year, then I ran into him in our hometown when he was home for Christmas break. We remembered each other - he was 'flying solo' by then - and we started dating long-distance. We were married 6 months later. (I wouldn't recommend that route, but it worked for us) Our trip to San Diego next week is part of a celebration of our 30-year anniversary...yeah, okay, do the math - y'all already know I'm OLD.

AN INTERESTING SIDE NOTE: During the last Summer Olympics, they did a profile on one of the female track-and-field athletes. I was FLOORED when they said she met her husband at a stoplight in Gainesville, FL! ('Wonder if it was the same one???)

[Lindsey]

What an AMAZING story, Lori! I love it! Sounds like something from a movie. That's even more surprising about the Olympian!! What is it with stoplights in Gainesville?

[number1fan]

lori...talk about a great story. do you ever wonder if all the 'what ifs' didn't happen in your initial meeting? you 2 are definitely meant for each other...btw congrats on your 30th anniversary!!! ;D ;D ;D
(i'm celebrating mine this september too WOW huh?)

[lexi]

I've finally gotten through all of this thread and I'm impressed by every darn one of ya! What a great and diverse group of fans Apolo has.

Lindsey, to answer your question, Laura Secord is "Canada's largest and best-known chocolatier". Here is a description of Laura Secord's French Crisp ice cream. It's so popular, they can't keep it in stock! YUMMY!!

Rich butter toffee ice cream with roasted almonds and crunchy chocolate chips.

Number1Fan, let me join the others who have said they had you pegged much younger. I thought only late 20s/early 30s! Now that's not a reflection of your maturity level here, it's just that you're so incredibly full of mischief life.

Lori, I loved your story. Talk about destiny! I congratulate you as well on your upcoming 30th anniversary. It’s so nice to hear stories about people actually staying together these days! Good on ya!

[j3nnal31gh]

Mmm, that ice cream sounds delicious, Lexi. Too bad I wouldn't be able to eat it even if they had it in the U.S. -- at least, not for another 2 years till the braces come off. :-)

[raingirl]

Lexi:
Wanna visit: Australia.........and Utah



Hey Lexi: I lived in Brisbane, Australia when I was small. How spooky is that. I've been back as an adult - in fact - remember the "sometimes the right people meet at the wrong time" quote - well "he's" still in Australia. It is an amazing place and if it was not so far away, I would live there in a heartbeat! Amazing people, climate, pretty much everything. Go for it!!!

[juliebug]

Looking at the others on this thread...I think I'm definately one of the wierder
members you've got. Are you sure you can deal with me?

Name: Julie (my friends call me Bug). Nickname: Julie Bug (since I was a little girl...My dad said I was "cute as a bug's ear"....so it stuck).

B-Day: 11-24-57 (yes...I'm already aware that this year is the BIG 50 for me...you don't have to remind me)

Location: Missouri

Eye Color: Rootbeer brown

Hair Color: Auburn....but I'm not red all over. heh

Tattoos: No...but I keep threatening to get one. I want a small ladybug. But, I'm allergic to pain and have yet to get up the courage. Mind you...I've been threatening this for the last 30 years.

Piercings: Ears only.

Height: 5' 5 1/2"

Food: Yes....

Drinks: Everyday type...water, green tea, iced lattes. Alcoholic type...depends on the mood and occasion.

Desserts: Yes....

Smoking/Alcohol: Yes, unfortunately/ occassional

Color: Changes with mood...but lean toward greens....

In Love With: Duh.... Seriously...just life.

Fav Diva/Superstar: None....I'm not impressed with divas or superstars.

Do you have a car? Yes

Place you wanna visit: Australia and New Zealand is my dream trip. Pretty much any man with an Australian accent could have me at "G'day!"

Enjoys: Travelling the blue roads, my friends and family (well MOST of my family), reading, computers, a nice gourmet meal that makes my mouth happy.

Place's you go to eat: Gourmet restaurants and ethnic restaurants. But you know....sometimes I just want breakfast for dinner....so a mom and pop diner with good comfort food is the ticket.

Ever got into an accident: Yes.

Prefers Love or Money: Ummm....can I get back to you on that one?

Been Kissed: Yes

Had a Crush: Yes

Do you have kids: No...and the boat has sailed.

Types of Movies: I don't go to the movies. I spend my entertainment dollars on live theatre.

Type of Music: Eclectic to say the least...but most of my collection is nowhere near top 40. I mostly listen to Celtic, folk, a capela (barbershop quartets), etc., show tunes, and golden oldies, some blues and jazz, some bluegrass, 50s, 60s, 70s rock. My family and friends say I was born in the wrong era. A few of my favorite singers/songwriters/groups....check them out! Some I'm sure you've all heard of...some others...probaby not.

Alison Krauss, Andrea Bocelli, Dolores Keane, Bobby McFerrin, Chenille Sisters, Cherish the Ladies, Eva Cassidy, Harry Connick Jr, Kate Rusby, Keb Mo', Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Loudon Wainwright III, and Rufus Wainwright, Mary Black, Cheryl Wheeler, The Chieftans, Connie Dover, Diana Krall, Ellis Island (pub band from Omaha), Iris Dement, Loreena McKennit, Maura O'Connell, Michael Buble, The Rankin Family (sniff), Suicra, Tim and Mollie O'Brien, Toni Childs, The Wailin' Jennys, Emmylou Harris, James Taylor, etc., etc., etc. As for barbershop groups...check out Vocal Spectrum on the net.

Ice Cream Flavor: Black Walnut and Peppermint (REAL peppermint...not that green colored peppermint flavored crap they have these days...but the kind I had as a kid....vanilla ice cream with crushed up peppermint candies mixed up in it).

Favorite TV Shows: TV is mostly background noise for me. I did get into DWTS this year for the first time...guess why? But mostly I have on the Food network, PBS, GSN, etc. Or a baseball game....like now. Things I don't have to commit to. LOL!

[j3nnal31gh]

Juliebug, I like how you described your eyes as 'rootbeer brown'!

[Bella]

Wow, this thread has exploded! So great to read about and get to know each of you. What an eclectic mix of people. I look forward to continue getting to know each of you in the weeks and months to come.

[number1fan]

tippytappytoes said:

Age is just a number...that's right!
Piercings: Just earlobes, just one in each me too
Place you wanna visit: Apolo's House dang, you're bold enough to post it!
Enjoys: Chatting with my friends on these boards and slot machines i totally forgot about the slots!
Do you have kids: Yes, 2 ... Boy and Girl i have 2 old girls

juliebug said:

I think I'm definately one of the wierder members you've got. Are you sure you can deal with me? should we be worried?
Hair Color: Auburn....but I'm not red all over. heh
r u saying what i think you did???
Drinks: Everyday type...water, green tea, iced lattes. Alcoholic type...depends on the mood and occasion. same here
Type of Music: Eclectic to say the least...
Alison Krauss, Andrea Bocelli, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Buble

great to meet you both (welcome hug!)

[tippytappytoes]

number1fan said:

tippytappytoes said:

Age is just a number...that's right!
Piercings: Just earlobes, just one in each me too
Place you wanna visit: Apolo's House dang, you're bold enough to post it!
Enjoys: Chatting with my friends on these boards and slot machines i totally forgot about the slots!
Do you have kids: Yes, 2 ... Boy and Girl i have 2 old girls

Thank you number1fan for your warm welcome. I thought everybody's place to wanna visit would be Apolo's House ... my first thought. I love to play slots. I'm going to play this weekend in Atlantic City. If I hit big I'm buying the house nextdoor to Apolo's.

juliebug said:

I think I'm definately one of the wierder members you've got. Are you sure you can deal with me? should we be worried?
Hair Color: Auburn....but I'm not red all over. heh
r u saying what i think you did???
Drinks: Everyday type...water, green tea, iced lattes. Alcoholic type...depends on the mood and occasion. same here
Type of Music: Eclectic to say the least...
Alison Krauss, Andrea Bocelli, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Buble

great to meet you both (welcome hug!)

[claire522]

Tippy, you want to visit Apolo's house? NOW, why didn't I think of that?! lol. can i tag along with you? ;D

[number1fan]

tippytappytoes said:

Thank you number1fan for your warm welcome. I thought everybody's place to wanna visit would be Apolo's House ... my first thought. I love to play slots. I'm going to play this weekend in Atlantic City. If I hit big I'm buying the house nextdoor to Apolo's.

good luck!!!
if/when you do buy the house next to apolo...can i come over to play?
you can slip him some naughty juice too

[angpickles4]

number1fan said:

tippytappytoes said:

Thank you number1fan for your warm welcome. I thought everybody's place to wanna visit would be Apolo's House ... my first thought. I love to play slots. I'm going to play this weekend in Atlantic City. If I hit big I'm buying the house nextdoor to Apolo's.

good luck!!!
if/when you do buy the house next to apolo...can i come over to play?
you can slip him some naughty juice too

I thought she got the naughty juice from Apolo? ;D

[tynormem]

It is nice to meet all of you on this thread.

Congratulations to those of you celebrating 30 year anniversaries- I am not even 30 yet, and today is my 6th anniversary so 30 years seems amazing to me!