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IdahoSandy 08-07-2011 06:53 AM

Born and raised in Iowa, Burlington along the Mississippi River. Moved to Kansas City for 15 years. Have also lived in Missouri(Monroe City), Ark(Casscoe), Arizona(Camp Verde), Washington State(Kendall), then Oregon(Medford) and my last move was here to Idaho(2004)(Pocatello). If you are looking for a pen pal friend I can send you my e-mail address in a private message.
IdahoSandy

GV09 08-07-2011 06:54 AM

I know that you do not ring the places they are from my country, Argentina, but I will tell the story.
I was born in the Province of Buenos Aires, but when my mother died (I was very small), we moved to the Black River Province and there I grew up. Then I moved to looking the Province of Neuquen and live here for 28 years!
I have not got a friend in my town who likes the patchwork!
But the friends accompanying me on my blog and now I found this great place!
A hug!

ksules 08-07-2011 06:56 AM

I live in New Hartford, NY. Kim

montiealma 08-07-2011 06:57 AM

Hi I was born in Gore, OK, lived most of my life in Tulsa, OK and surrounding areas. Then I became a Texan in 1980. I am 74 and have decided that there will be no more long moves for me. Happy in Pasadena, TX.

AlwaysQuilting 08-07-2011 07:01 AM

Born in Ohio. Ran away as teenager to Phoenix, AZ. Married a couple years later, and wouldn't you know it? He was from Ohio so we came back (to a different city than where I grew up) because his father was going downhill. Been here (in several different cities) ever since.
Not really attached to Ohio but this is where my grown kids and grandkids are so I'll stay.
Would love to live in London, England! When I was there with my second husband I fell in love with the city.

Phannie1 08-07-2011 07:02 AM


Originally Posted by mommafank
Grew up in Kingwood, WV. Have lived in WV cities of Morgantown, Parkersburg, Fraziers Bottom and Grafton. Spent a few months in Biloxi, MS and Oklahoma City. Lived in Orlando for 26 years and now happily retired and quilting in Between, GA.

Now, my husband can tell me where all the towns in WV are at an I know Oklahoma City, Biloxi and Orlando are but where is "Between, Georgia"?

Nampa quilter 08-07-2011 07:09 AM

I'm sure nobody on this board has heard of my birthplace! Pendleton, Ontario, Canada!! Just a small farming community outside of Ottawa. Moved to the US when I was 20, lived in Wash. DC, Harrisonburg, VA., Pocatello, ID and now in Boise/Nampa, ID. Love, Love, Love this board!!! I've learned so much for you fabulous quilters.

arimuse 08-07-2011 07:10 AM


Originally Posted by Honeynga
I live in West Ga., Carrollton, GA., and just moved here last February. Born, raised and educated in City of Atlanta, Ga., back when the schools were 1st class and the living was safe and easy. We lived in the City of Atlanta and never locked doors and in the summer time we slept with doors open, only screens latched ! Too, my friends and I would walk several blocks away AT NIGHT to the local Miss Georgia Dairy (now that is a long time ago !). I went to elementary school, high school and Ga State University in downtown Atlanta ! Over the years I have all my children at the formerly known as Ga Baptist Hospital. Moved to Clayton County and then later to Fayette County to insure my children the best public education I could find.

I live as far away from Atlanta now as I ever have; BUT, I did spend today in the city having lunch at a landmark restaurant (Mary Mac's) and spent the rest of the day shopping.

I love the slower pace of life here in Carrollton, the absence of the traffic and the friendliness of strangers here.
We are not immune to crime here in Carrollton, but I have a general sense of overall safety.

my second hubs grew up in Carrollton and moved to Atlanta in his teens - his mom moved to Sandy Springs (I call all the burbs "atlanta"). We were just in Carrollton last fall for a HS reunion for him.
first hubs was born in VT, esx juct, and we were there a lot. I grew up in perry, ny, lived in mt. home, idaho a yr while hubs was in AF. After he died i was in amherst, ny then grand island, ny. Spent some time in Atlanta, ga and ended up with hubs #2 (#1 died), in hampton, sc.

What is so nice about this post is that the country is so big there are so many wonderful places to live. I would love to visit so much of the USA. I love movies like Oklahoma, and State Fair - movies that are shot on site -cus they give you the feeling of being in places so different than where you are. (I know it sounds silly, but I think of Iowa as a rather exotic place) sharet

teacherbailey 08-07-2011 07:15 AM

Born, raised, and still live in suburban Atlanta, GA.

OB 08-07-2011 07:44 AM

Hi,I am from NY but went to Marywood in Scranton, many moons ago ,before it became a university :lol:

Roberta 08-07-2011 07:53 AM

Born and raised in Lynn, Ma. Moved to Alfred , ME in 1976 then back to Amherst, MA in 1984 only to again return to Maine in 1988. Maine keeps calling me "home".

coachmatthewsvhs 08-07-2011 07:54 AM


Originally Posted by nancymcd
I have lived in the Hudson Valley area in New York my whole life. It is a beautiful area, but the winters can be a long with snow and cold.

spent all my childhood summers on the Hudson!

coachmatthewsvhs 08-07-2011 07:55 AM


Originally Posted by Nampa quilter
I'm sure nobody on this board has heard of my birthplace! Pendleton, Ontario, Canada!! Just a small farming community outside of Ottawa. Moved to the US when I was 20, lived in Wash. DC, Harrisonburg, VA., Pocatello, ID and now in Boise/Nampa, ID. Love, Love, Love this board!!! I've learned so much for you fabulous quilters.

my hubby was born in Smith Falls!!

GloBug 08-07-2011 07:56 AM

I was born in Washington State, in 1966 moved to Minn, moved back to Wa.in 82, and to Oregon in 92. LOVE the great north west.

katzak 08-07-2011 07:57 AM

I grew up in the Bronx, NY, married DH in 69, moved to Staten Island, NY in 74, bought our house and raised our 2 kids there. After 33 years on Staten Island, we retired to Casa Grande, Az. Love small town living -- we're right in the middle between Phoenix and Tucson.

Here to stay till they carry us out. Just miss DD and hubby and the rest of the family back home in NY. (sniff)

Miss Priss 08-07-2011 07:57 AM

Born in Denver CO, moved to Salina Ks at age 6, graduated from Old Salina High in 1951, married my best school chum, he joined the Army after graduation, we traveled all over the world, raised 3 kids, retired on Guam and after 14 years on Guam we moved to TX, I retired from AAFES in 2000 and live in Oak Point TX now.

katzak 08-07-2011 08:01 AM

We lived on Staten Island for 33 years. It was always a toll to leave the Island, and after a while, the tolls choke you. If they fixed the roads, you wouldn't mind, but NY is pothole city.

Between tolls and $3.89/gallon gas, I have to say I'm glad to have moved away. No tolls and $3.20 gas in Casa Grande, Az.

mim 08-07-2011 08:02 AM

what does AAFES mean?? so many acronyms nowadays


Originally Posted by Miss Priss
and after 14 years on Guam we moved to TX, I retired from AAFES in 2000 and live in Oak Point TX now.


gollytwo 08-07-2011 08:06 AM

I clicked to no longer watch by mistake; needed to write something to get it back

Miss Priss 08-07-2011 08:17 AM

It stands for Army Air Force Exchange Services. The world wide headquarters is in Dallas. They keep the exchanges full wherever there is a need for a store and do a great service to our men overseas.

PKITTY1 08-07-2011 08:22 AM

I was born in Roanoke Va but have lived in six different states since I was born. I now lived and quilt in Nashville, TN where I moved in 2009.

jbj137 08-07-2011 08:29 AM

Upstate SC. J J

Landers 08-07-2011 08:50 AM

I was born & raised in Houston, TX. I have 4 generations of my entire immediate family living in the Houston area. I was the only one of 6 children to venture off. I lived for almost 12 years in Colorado Springs, CO where all my children were born. My company moved me to Sacramento area, California which is where my children settled. I moved to Yerington, NV where I presently live during the week for 7 years. One the weekends, I go to our home in Lincoln, California which we have owned for 2 1/2 years. We are planning on returning to California upon our retirement. It will place us close to our children & grandchildren!

sassymoose 08-07-2011 09:02 AM

Hi, I was born in New Jersey,then lived in Mass, moved to Southern Calif ,then Northern Calif,moved to Montana now back in Northerd Calif.

sassymoose 08-07-2011 09:03 AM

Hi, I was born in New Jersey,then lived in Mass, moved to Southern Calif ,then Northern Calif,moved to Montana now back in Northern Calif.

shirley35 08-07-2011 09:04 AM

I was born and raised in Higginsville, MO, 40 miles east of Kansas City, went to college in Fayette, MO. Taught school four years in MO then moved to Springville, IL, meet my husband and we went to Fargo, ND for a year (the coldest year of my life). We moved to IA in 1965 and I have been here since. Retired after 30 years of teaching.

I have visited almost every state in the Union. plus Europe and Canada. My favorites are BC, Canada, Hawaii, VA & KY. All the states are beautiful in there own way. My brother lives in Mesa, AZ, so I visit him each year. I certainly enjoy the weather there.

nhweaver 08-07-2011 09:12 AM

I was born in Bayonne NJ, and lived in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties, then lived in Central NH, for 19 years, and now 5 years in Lower, Slower Delaware. Miss New England like mad, but some moves you make because it the right time. Closer to grand kids now, love watching them grow up.

Dolphyngyrl 08-07-2011 09:25 AM

I am from the inland empire in california, grew up in ontario, chino, and part of west covina

Chris Kieffer 08-07-2011 09:29 AM

I was born in West Virginia and lived there until I was about 25, then moved to Arizona, been here ever since!

rosiewell 08-07-2011 09:35 AM

I live in Benicia moved 12 years ago and we love it. I lived in Milan, Italy, London, Phoenix AZ, Las Vegas NV, Solon, Ohio and San Franciso CA and a few places in between.

sandy l 08-07-2011 09:48 AM

Born in Reno,NV, lived in Carson City, NV. My Dad's work moved us to a mining town in northern CA (can't remember name of town, doesn't matter as it is no longer there), then to Delta, UT. Parent's divorced, mother, sister and I went back to Carson City. Dad remarried, got my sister and me back, and moved to Salt Lake City, UT, then Bountiful, UT, next Anaconda, MT, then Inspiration Point, AZ, Globe, AZ. Dad got out of the mining business, and we moved to Show Low, AZ. Graduated from high school (Snowflake,AZ) and moved to Phoenix, then I went to Prescott,AZ. Got married, moved to the Los Angeles area and for the next 12 yrs, lived between there and the San Francisco area. Got divorced, remarried, he wanted to move back here because his folks were having medical problems, so I have now lived in FT.Wayne, IN for the last 40 yrs.

themachinelady 08-07-2011 10:03 AM

I was born in Mo., lived here most of my life except for short stints in El Paso, Tx and Brawley Calif. Have lived different places in Mo., but have been in Central Mo. close to a town called Boonville, Mo. for the last fifty plus years. Haven't seen a lot of people from Mo. on here, where are you Missourians? We have traveled over a lot of US, the favorite being the western part and have talked about moving to the southwest where it is warmer, but getting to old now, need to be where we can get help from the kids if needed. Presently live in the country on about 14 acres and thinking of moving into Boonville, as it is getting more than hubby and I can take care of. Presently live underground and know we won't live anywhere as economically as we do now, so hate to leave, but know the time is coming. So if anyone wants a small acreage with a 3200 foot underground home, let me know, maybe we can work out a sale of somekind. Meanwhile it is great to learn where everyone is from and living. Wish I could take a tour of the country and visit with each of you and get acquainted. Think it would be so much fun. Happy quilting to everyone. themachinelady

alwayslearning 08-07-2011 10:35 AM

Born in Erie, PA. Moved to Boston, MA after college and fell in love with the area. Have since lived in Alexandria and Arlington, VA (worked in DC), Coral Gables, FL (southern part of the state) and now in Central Florida (near some large theme parks).

BobbiG 08-07-2011 10:42 AM

I was born in Hibbing, Minnesota. Have lived in the Denver, CO area, Dallas, So California and now in Houston since one of our sons is here. Home is where your loved ones are.

Maris 08-07-2011 10:53 AM

Born 1928 in Saginaw, Mi. DH changed jobs in 1970 and we moved to Glenwood, Il which is 30 miles S. of Chicgo. For the past 20 years we have spent May thru Sep. on Drummond Island, Mi (top of Lake Huron). Due to DH illness (Alzh), we have stayed in Glenwood this summer enjoying all this heat. Have 3 sons--Cincinnati, St. Louis and in our town. A great "Board"

BettyBoop70 08-07-2011 10:59 AM

Born and raised in OK. Have lived in Missori, Kansas, Oregon, California, Hawaii and Alaska. Hawaii for a year and Alaska for a little over 20 yrs. Back in OK for about 10 yrs. now. Came back to care for my parents. Dad is gone now but Mom is doing fine in a nurseing home and she is 90 yrs young now. Several of my kids moved to OK to be near me so don't guess I will leave here again.

smurfsmom 08-07-2011 11:09 AM

I was born and lived in Michigan until 1992. My DH & I packup all our stuff and the 2 kids still at home and moved to Eagle River, Alaska. In 2006 we decided to go back to Michigan to be closer to family (grandkids especially) Lived a short time in Windsor, MO and ended up in Grand Junction, CO. We've been here 2 years now. My MIL is from Dexter,MO. small world Dexter is so little

kathyd 08-07-2011 11:18 AM

About 8 miles south down the road! In my nearly 50 years this only the 3rd house I have ever lived in! Biggest problem is that it sure is easy to put stuff in the attic and forget about it (means I have LOTS of stuff up there!)
Answer: West central Illinois
Love the changing seasons 'cepting this really hot stuff we are having right now!
kathyd

bob1414 08-07-2011 11:22 AM

I grew up in Howard, SD. In '86 I moved to Newport Beach, CA and in 1993 I moved a few miles south to Dana Point, CA. Moved to Boquete, Panama in 2004, moved to Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia in 2006 and ended up back in South Dakota in 2008. I have a home in Sioux Falls, SD but will be moving to either Tucson or Scottsdale, AZ - not sure of the date.

luce321 08-07-2011 11:26 AM

I was born in Jackson, MS. My Dad was working there at the time. My parents were both born and reared in New Orleans.
We left Jackson when I was two years old and I have been here ever since. I live just outside of New Orleans in the suburbs.


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