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The family thread; Share your family here
Tweet Topic Started: Sep 24 2007, 06:33 PM (435 Views)
greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 24 2007, 06:33 PM Post #1
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Ok I wanted to start a thread for families. Your families my family all our families! We started one back on the CDB board back before the great wipe out but here is my idea. We talk about our families all the time. We share stories and some pictures and we kinda get to know each other this way. Most of us have never meet in person but we can meet in cyber space. I want to propose this. Lets share what we want to share our families here. Where you live, what the family does, how many kids,…. Pictures would be great! If you want to share pictures that’s just an additional element. I share a lot of pictures because to me pictures say 1000 words but tell us a little bit about yourself. Some of you might think we know about you but that may not be the case. I'll start this off and put pictures in later when I can. Born in FT Worth TX but grew up in Colorado. Oldest of 6 kids grew up in a single parent home. Mom did the best job she could. Went to Catholic school all my life and graduated HS in 1982. I married my HS sweetheart (Lisa) 2 months after school and we began our family right away. I have 6 kids 5 girls and 1 boy. Ages are 25,24,21,4,4,and 2 BUT he thinks he is 5 does that count???? Wife and I have been married 25 years and along with our kids we have one granddaughter (chesney)! She is 4 months younger then my little boy Ok while I would like to pass this off as me being a STUD it's not what you think We began adopting addition children 4 years ago and were in the finalization process for the 2 littlest ones now. Hoping to be done with that by late oct of this year. Been a Marine for 21 years and plan to retire in 2011 and move back to Colorado. My wife runs a home day care so we have kids in our home A LOT! LOVE to hunt, fish camp, 4X4's, camping, heck anything out doors!! Getting ready to go back to Iraq for the 3rd time and will be moving to Japan in the summer of 2008. LOTS of stuff going on in my life starting NOW! OK I'll post some picture after I get home but I would really like to keep this thread going and debate free. OK let the fun begin!! OK here are some of the kids. Isahia and dad washing moms taxi! Grandpa and baby Chesney From left to right Isahia in the chair, Angel with the big smile, Eliana and Amanda my oldest with baby Chesney (a chip off the old grandpa block!



Culture Warrior	Sep 24 2007, 09:10 PM Post #2
an Angry American Posts: 4,794 Group: Member Member #30 Joined: September 6, 2006	GREAT IDEA, GARY! We can trust in AMM in keeping this thread alive greatwhiteelkhunter,Sep 24 2007 05:33 PM Ok I wanted to start a thread for families. I have 6 kids 5 girls and 1 boy. Ages are 25,24,21,4,4,and 2 BUT he thinks he is 5 does that count???? Sounds like he's taking after his dad already Ok while I would like to pass this off as me being a STUD it's not what you think :) We began adopting addition children 4 years ago and were in the finalization process for the 2 littlest ones now. Hoping to be done with that by late oct of this year. God has a special place for you two.....Bless ya both! And may things go well with your youngests' adoption Getting ready to go back to Iraq for the 3rd time and will be moving to Japan in the summer of 2008. GOD BLESS! smiley-patriotic-flag-wave OK I'll post some picture after I get home but I would really like to keep this thread going and debate free. OK let the fun begin!! awww comeon, we can't have one without the other Here's my bio: Oldest of three - one brother / two sisters. Same as Gary, married for 25 years to my sweetie - but we met a couple of years out of High School. Proud parent of three lovely girls, 23, 22, and 18. Two are set to be married within the next year. Grandkids to spoil can follow at any time after that.... All the kids grandpas and grandmas are surviving. Sweetie is the 2nd oldest of 9. Yep, with all the kids, aunts & uncles in that picture - ITS FULL....and you want to see a roasted pig get devoured by one family??? Two pet dogs - one playful lab and a spoiled little pup. LOVE to fish and brew beer.....enjoy biking and running and EATING after biking and running. Worked in industry in several different capacities in the past 26 years.



Ali	Sep 24 2007, 09:40 PM Post #3
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 1,565 Group: Member Member #102 Joined: December 1, 2006	People only call me Alison when I'm in big trouble or they're mad at me! I was born in Florida, moved to New York when I was seven (The 'Great Divorce'), raised by my Mom and Grandma. Married Pete twenty six years ago and have a son (23) and a daughter (20). They are the pride of my heart! We are 'owned' by a dog (who I now talk about too much since the kids are grown!), and four cats! We live in an old home (also 'owned' by the animals!), built in 1810. We love living in the country and being outdoors. We live a simple life. My biggest and best dream, is to someday sell it all, buy an Airstream Trailer and travel across this Great Nation of our's ....Pete's not quite used to that idea yet, so it might take awhile! That's me!



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 24 2007, 09:54 PM Post #4
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Ali,Sep 24 2007 08:40 PM People only call me Alison when I'm in big trouble or they're mad at me! I was born in Florida, moved to New York when I was seven (The 'Great Divorce'), raised by my Mom and Grandma. Married Pete twenty six years ago and have a son (23) and a daughter (20). They are the pride of my heart! We are 'owned' by a dog (who I now talk about too much since the kids are grown!), and four cats! We live in an old home (also 'owned' by the animals!), built in 1810. We love living in the country and being outdoors. We live a simple life. My biggest and best dream, is to someday sell it all, buy an Airstream Trailer and travel across this Great Nation of our's ....Pete's not quite used to that idea yet, so it might take awhile! That's me! you have to make sure to come to Colorado!! We will be here Come on Pete live a little will you!! Come west young man!!



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 24 2007, 09:56 PM Post #5
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Culture Warrior,Sep 24 2007 08:10 PM GREAT IDEA, GARY! We can trust in AMM in keeping this thread alive :banana-man: greatwhiteelkhunter,Sep 24 2007 05:33 PM Ok I wanted to start a thread for families. I have 6 kids 5 girls and 1 boy. Ages are 25,24,21,4,4,and 2 BUT he thinks he is 5 does that count???? Sounds like he's taking after his dad already Ok while I would like to pass this off as me being a STUD it's not what you think :) We began adopting addition children 4 years ago and were in the finalization process for the 2 littlest ones now. Hoping to be done with that by late oct of this year. God has a special place for you two.....Bless ya both! And may things go well with your youngests' adoption Getting ready to go back to Iraq for the 3rd time and will be moving to Japan in the summer of 2008. GOD BLESS! smiley-patriotic-flag-wave OK I'll post some picture after I get home but I would really like to keep this thread going and debate free. OK let the fun begin!! awww comeon, we can't have one without the other Here's my bio: Oldest of three - one brother / two sisters. Same as Gary, married for 25 years to my sweetie - but we met a couple of years out of High School. Proud parent of three lovely girls, 23, 22, and 18. Two are set to be married within the next year. Grandkids to spoil can follow at any time after that.... All the kids grandpas and grandmas are surviving. Sweetie is the 2nd oldest of 9. Yep, with all the kids, aunts & uncles in that picture - ITS FULL....and you want to see a roasted pig get devoured by one family??? Two pet dogs - one playful lab and a spoiled little pup. LOVE to fish and brew beer.....enjoy biking and running and EATING after biking and running. Worked in industry in several different capacities in the past 26 years. OK OK OK, maybe just e tiny bit of rough housing can be handled on this thread! NOW Wait one darn minute. Your only as old as you act right?? then I'm 16 most of the time SOOO how is that acting like me, were going in opposite directions.



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 24 2007, 10:13 PM Post #6
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	This is Lindsay my 24 year old with Angel and Eliana This is the kids after hours of traveling to Colorado on our summer vacation Yea I worm then out FINALLY!



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 24 2007, 10:49 PM Post #7
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	This is my 21 year old Ashleigh and her husband John and the kids. This is Grandpa, my Son in law (Amanda's husband) Kevin and Lindsay and Eliana watching a Broncos game GO BRONCOS! Can't believe they lost to Jacksonville!



Sunshine	Sep 26 2007, 05:32 PM Post #8
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,508 Group: Member Member #53 Joined: November 19, 2006	You and your family are very precious. I am happy that you are blessed with a beautiful family. You are one of God's Special Angels.



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 26 2007, 05:38 PM Post #9
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 04:32 PM You and your family are very precious. I am happy that you are blessed with a beautiful family. You are one of God's Special Angels. so how about some pictures of where you live and your family???



Sunshine	Sep 26 2007, 06:12 PM Post #10
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,508 Group: Member Member #53 Joined: November 19, 2006	greatwhiteelkhunter,Sep 26 2007 04:38 PM Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 04:32 PM You and your family are very precious. I am happy that you are blessed with a beautiful family. You are one of God's Special Angels. so how about some pictures of where you live and your family??? My family and I had a major falling out thanks to my battle axe mother. When I lose some more weight I am going to have a picture made. I'm not obese just gained a little weight . I am walking again so when I get in shape I'll post. I have to get ready for church but I'll write about Rick and how we met and some about my life. HOw is that ??? October is your month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



STEVEN1	Sep 26 2007, 06:34 PM Post #11
Ruler of the Hill Posts: 587 Group: Member Member #114 Joined: December 17, 2006	I was born on July 10, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi. I am the 5th of six kids. Like Gary I attended Catholic schools growing up. I graduated in 1980 (honor graduate) and went straight off to basic training (some summer). My father (deceased) was my recruiter. He retired after 37 years in the ARMY (active for 5 years) and the NATIONAL GUARD (AGR for 17, civil service technician 15). I've been in for 24 years (going on 5 years of being mobilized and trying for more) and have enjoyed every minute of it. Had a 3 year break to help my mom take care of dad when he got sick. I did spend a year in Kuwait and may be heading back. My wife's name is Pamela. We met in '98 and got married in '01. She has two sons from a previous marriage and they have blessed us with 2 beautiful grandkids. So, we divide our (my leave time) between Austin, Tx and Lehigh Acres, Fla. Pamela is the light of my life. We enjoy traveling, the beach, and reading. Before I was mobilized I worked in the restaurant business for 23 years. I've done everything from bussing tables to running some rather large kitchens. The last placed I worked was a restaurant owned by my cousin. I helped her open it and ran the kitchen. They still use a lot of my recipes. Because of my cooking skills I did two dinners for the command staff and other dignitaries while I was in Kuwait. But I really enjoyed cooking for my unit whenever we had a party over there. Cooking is my hobby. The rest of my family: mom (Patricia) is 76; Chuck is 54; Susan is 53, Patti is 49; and John (Gulf War Vet) is 43. Kaylyn died when she was 8 months old and I never got to see her since she was born in 1960. Lost my last grandparent earlier this year--she was 99 (30 days short of her 100th).



Culture Warrior	Sep 26 2007, 08:44 PM Post #12
an Angry American Posts: 4,794 Group: Member Member #30 Joined: September 6, 2006	STEVEN1,Sep 26 2007 05:34 PM I was born on July 10, 1962 WOW ---- Steven you were born 1 year and two days after me....... in Biloxi, Mississippi. I am the 5th of six kids. Like Gary I attended Catholic schools growing up. I graduated in 1980 (honor graduate) Much of the same salt of the earth on this here mountain and went straight off to basic training (some summer). My father (deceased) was my recruiter. He retired after 37 years in the ARMY (active for 5 years) and the NATIONAL GUARD (AGR for 17, civil service technician 15). I've been in for 24 years (going on 5 years of being mobilized and trying for more) and have enjoyed every minute of it. Had a 3 year break to help my mom take care of dad when he got sick. I did spend a year in Kuwait and may be heading back. My wife's name is Pamela. We met in '98 and got married in '01. She has two sons from a previous marriage and they have blessed us with 2 beautiful grandkids. So, we divide our (my leave time) between Austin, Tx and Lehigh Acres, Fla. Pamela is the light of my life. We enjoy traveling, the beach, and reading. Before I was mobilized I worked in the restaurant business for 23 years. I've done everything from bussing tables to running some rather large kitchens. The last placed I worked was a restaurant owned by my cousin. I helped her open it and ran the kitchen. They still use a lot of my recipes. Because of my cooking skills I did two dinners for the command staff and other dignitaries while I was in Kuwait. But I really enjoyed cooking for my unit whenever we had a party over there. Cooking is my hobby. The rest of my family: mom (Patricia) is 76; Chuck is 54; Susan is 53, Patti is 49; and John (Gulf War Vet) is 43. Kaylyn died when she was 8 months old and I never got to see her since she was born in 1960. Lost my last grandparent earlier this year--she was 99 (30 days short of her 100th).



Culture Warrior	Sep 26 2007, 09:19 PM Post #13
an Angry American Posts: 4,794 Group: Member Member #30 Joined: September 6, 2006	Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 05:12 PM I am walking again so when I get in shape I'll post. I have to get ready for church but I'll write about Rick and how we met and some about my life. HOw is that ??? October is your month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU, SUNSHINE! GREAT PICS, GARY!!!!! You have MUCH to be proud of there........... accept maybe that "Broncos" thing What would it take for you to be a Packer fan? GO PACK GO!!!!!! uh-ooo....looks like that "dabate" thing could get started.... our pics pooch#1 pooch#2 couple of pics from the yard



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 26 2007, 09:28 PM Post #14
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 05:12 PM greatwhiteelkhunter,Sep 26 2007 04:38 PM Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 04:32 PM You and your family are very precious. I am happy that you are blessed with a beautiful family. You are one of God's Special Angels. so how about some pictures of where you live and your family??? My family and I had a major falling out thanks to my battle axe mother. When I lose some more weight I am going to have a picture made. I'm not obese just gained a little weight . I am walking again so when I get in shape I'll post. I have to get ready for church but I'll write about Rick and how we met and some about my life. HOw is that ??? October is your month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sunshine what about pictures of the area you live in? You live in Montana! Big Sky country with mountains. Come on you can share that with us Those mountains are ALOT bigger then you will ever be and they are beautiful.....................



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 26 2007, 09:33 PM Post #15
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Culture Warrior,Sep 26 2007 08:19 PM Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 05:12 PM I am walking again so when I get in shape I'll post. I have to get ready for church but I'll write about Rick and how we met and some about my life. HOw is that ??? October is your month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU, SUNSHINE! GREAT PICS, GARY!!!!! You have MUCH to be proud of there........... accept maybe that "Broncos" thing What would it take for you to be a Packer fan? GO PACK GO!!!!!! uh-ooo....looks like that "dabate" thing could get started.... our pics pooch#1 pooch#2 couple of pics from the yard GO PACK CHEESE!!! YOU CHEESE HEAD!!! OK in reality I like the packers! good team. Really good team when they beat the teams I don't like



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 26 2007, 09:35 PM Post #16
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Culture Warrior,Sep 26 2007 08:19 PM Sunshine,Sep 26 2007 05:12 PM I am walking again so when I get in shape I'll post. I have to get ready for church but I'll write about Rick and how we met and some about my life. HOw is that ??? October is your month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU, SUNSHINE! GREAT PICS, GARY!!!!! You have MUCH to be proud of there........... accept maybe that "Broncos" thing What would it take for you to be a Packer fan? GO PACK GO!!!!!! uh-ooo....looks like that "dabate" thing could get started.... our pics pooch#1 pooch#2 couple of pics from the yard HOLLY SMOKES!!! Your girls are awesome! Darn good thing they take after their mom!!



real american	Sep 26 2007, 09:49 PM Post #17
Posts: 289 Group: Moderator Member #267 Joined: February 28, 2007	I got some family photos this is my great-grandpa Marshal, he died in 1996. My great-grandma Sylvia she lives in Seymore, TN My moms dad



Culture Warrior	Sep 26 2007, 10:01 PM Post #18
an Angry American Posts: 4,794 Group: Member Member #30 Joined: September 6, 2006	greatwhiteelkhunter,Sep 26 2007 08:33 PM GO PACK CHEESE!!! YOU CHEESE HEAD!!! OK in reality I like the packers! good team. Really good team when they beat the teams I don't like Like maybe the SD CHARGERS, eh??? Whoohooo - GO PACK GO! Favre ROCKS! Still have yet to figure out how Driver walked away from that pop on the jaw that knocked his helmet off - one TOUGH Cheezehead! Remember, those Cheezeheads take their pizza seriously......armed robbery for a pizza, that one really took the cake Yep, they got their looks from their mom......what can I say.......



greatwhiteelkhunter	Sep 26 2007, 10:50 PM Post #19
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,458 Group: Member Member #31 Joined: September 7, 2006	Culture Warrior,Sep 26 2007 09:01 PM greatwhiteelkhunter,Sep 26 2007 08:33 PM GO PACK CHEESE!!! YOU CHEESE HEAD!!! :) OK in reality I like the packers! good team. Really good team when they beat the teams I don't like Like maybe the SD CHARGERS, eh??? Whoohooo - GO PACK GO! Favre ROCKS! Still have yet to figure out how Driver walked away from that pop on the jaw that knocked his helmet off - one TOUGH Cheezehead! Remember, those Cheezeheads take their pizza seriously......armed robbery for a pizza, that one really took the cake Yep, they got their looks from their mom......what can I say....... YEP!!!!!!!!!!! Just like the SD CHARGERS!! MAN I was cheering the pack on! Isaiah keep yelling GO BRONCOS I tried to get him to say packers but it would not come out. THEN I yelling in reality we are cheering on the Broncos! So I started GO BRONCOS!!!!!



Almtnman	Sep 27 2007, 02:31 PM Post #20
Administrator Posts: 5,413 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 22, 2004	Gary, that's a nice looking family you have. I don't have a lot of pictures to add, but I'll try to post something here about my family as soon as I get some extra time. I'll add this though. I raised a daughter and son and both of them are on their own and turned out to be decent people that anyone would be proud of. Then we adopted two more and still have the youngest one living here at home. The oldest one is in college.



Sunshine	Sep 27 2007, 02:59 PM Post #21
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 2,508 Group: Member Member #53 Joined: November 19, 2006	GWEH, Will you and your wife adopt me. I need parents and y'all rock. I'll say I am younger than I am. Time for my afternoon meds.



Ali	Oct 5 2007, 08:33 PM Post #22
Ruler of the Mountain Posts: 1,565 Group: Member Member #102 Joined: December 1, 2006	I love those old family photos Real American!



real american	Oct 5 2007, 09:40 PM Post #23
Posts: 289 Group: Moderator Member #267 Joined: February 28, 2007	Thanks Ali, those were my grandma's photos we have a lot of them!



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