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| _StarZ_Keeper> howdy _StarZ_MsDaisy1> hello _StarZ_Keeper> MJ Here sittin in for Keep _StarZ_MsDaisy1> are we being copied and pasted? _StarZ_Keeper> yeppers but I can always cut so don't be shy _StarZ_Keeper> Where do you live? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> I live in Southern Oregon..in a small historic town of 1000 people called Jacksonville _StarZ_Keeper> Oh that sounds soooo quaint. Have you always lived there? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> for about 20 years...but have lived in Oregon my whole 50 years..gosh that sounds old lol _StarZ_Keeper> Well I'm older hehe _StarZ_Keeper> Do you live in a old house? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> no...not historic ...but seems like there are always repairs for my hubby to do _StarZ_Keeper> how old do they consider historic? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> I am not sure but am thinking a 100 years..I know that isnt old for the east coasters _StarZ_Keeper> That's pretty old. _StarZ_Keeper> I see your hub does repairs where did yall meet and do you have any children? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> My husband and I met in college and we have been married 30 years this Fall. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> We have three boys...their ages are 25, 23, 18 _StarZ_Keeper> Are they still at home? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> noooo...they all were gone this Fall and I hated the empty nest for about..hmmmm 3 weeks _StarZ_MsDaisy1> now its pretty COOL _StarZ_Keeper> hahahaha _StarZ_Keeper> Did you finish college? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> yes, of course I have to tell you about my youngest _StarZ_Keeper> please do. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> He left in August to be an rotary exchange student in Slovakia _StarZ_Keeper> wow _StarZ_MsDaisy1> He is gone for a year and having a wonderful time in Europe. _StarZ_Keeper> That is great. What language do they speak there? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> They speak a SLavic language. He recently told me that after 4 months he is speaking it 80% of the time and dreaming in it now lol _StarZ_Keeper> He didn't have to know it before he left? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> no..he went to language school when he first arrive. Slovak Republic was part of Checklovakia before it split into 2 countries _StarZ_Keeper> Oh, I see. So is this considered his first year of college? _StarZ_Keeper> Its cold there. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> no.. but hopefully he will get college credit for it...this is considered a cultural exchange. He is attending high school there. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> Yes, I guess over about a week ago they had about 18 inches of snow in one nite _StarZ_Keeper> awww ok. I'm sure he will be well versed in their culture when he gets back. _StarZ_Keeper> So what was your major in college and did you use it? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> yes..great experience. _StarZ_Keeper> I agree with the experience. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> I majored in business..but now I work at a Social Service Agency as an administrative assistant to the CEO half time and the other part of my job is doing the event planning/catering for big events _StarZ_Keeper> What an interesting job. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> and the other part of my life is being a "Spades Addict" lol _StarZ_Keeper> lmao _StarZ_MsDaisy1> but I guess there are alot of us in that boat _StarZ_Keeper> How did you happen to come to the zone? _StarZ_Keeper> oh yeah _StarZ_MsDaisy1> I started playing on the zone in 1996..when it was called "The Village" and before MSN bought it _StarZ_Keeper> wow that's a long time _StarZ_MsDaisy1> have you played here a long time too? _StarZ_Keeper> was it the same tables and such before MSN bought it? _StarZ_Keeper> only 5 years _StarZ_MsDaisy1> the tables were the same..but it was a different colored background..not black _StarZ_Keeper> Is the black better? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> and I remember people were so upset when they changed the color...now I can't even remember what it was originally _StarZ_MsDaisy1> at that time there was no zone friends _StarZ_MsDaisy1> or rated rooms _StarZ_Keeper> so you just talked in the lobby _StarZ_MsDaisy1> yes or at table _StarZ_Keeper> How did you come to ladders and CF in particular? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> lets see...several years ago I use to pard Dan Clear in rated rooms and he then started the Buzz Kill team _StarZ_MsDaisy1> he asked me to join his team..and I did for a while _StarZ_MsDaisy1> but I think that was a different league..cant remember the name _StarZ_Keeper> Yes, I know Dan, kinda sorta _StarZ_MsDaisy1> nice guy _StarZ_Keeper> same league _StarZ_Keeper> yup _StarZ_Keeper> How did you happen to choose your nic? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> hmmmm....not exactly sure...guess just one of those blonde moments lol _StarZ_Keeper> hahahaha _StarZ_Keeper> Have you met any CFers in person? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> no _StarZ_MsDaisy1> have you? _StarZ_Keeper> yes. I got a trip together with Deb on the first Ohio trip. Was a blast and then I have met some in Dallas and passing through. Its fun. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> oh fun _StarZ_Keeper> Some in Oklahoma too. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> You are from Oklahoma? _StarZ_Keeper> No my hub is from Tulsa tho. I'm from Dallas. _StarZ_Keeper> What do you do when you aren't playing spades? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> oh nice..want some rain? _StarZ_Keeper> absolutely _StarZ_MsDaisy1> lol _StarZ_Keeper> What do you do when you aren't playing spades? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> lets see..I am pretty domestic..I like to cook, bake and do quilting...but really enjoying shopping and going to coffee with girlfriends!! _StarZ_Keeper> _StarZ_Keeper> Do you collect anything in particular? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> dont laugh _StarZ_Keeper> Not me. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> my last name is Bell...so I have had this little bell collection going on for a few years _StarZ_Keeper> That is really neet. At least you have something to relate the collection to. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> kinda silly but fun _StarZ_Keeper> absolutely _StarZ_MsDaisy1> what do you do? _StarZ_Keeper> we all have to collect something _StarZ_Keeper> Do You have a picture you an send us? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> I think I have one on the internet..i will find and email. _StarZ_Keeper> thank you. _StarZ_Keeper> Have you ever met a celebrity in person? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> naw....but my husband always says he is kinda related to Tom Hanks lol _StarZ_Keeper> Do you prefer people to call you by your zone nic or your first name? _StarZ_Keeper> lmao _StarZ_MsDaisy1> either is fine _StarZ_MsDaisy1> my first name is Nicki _StarZ_Keeper> Wait did I ask you there ya go. _StarZ_tatt> hi keeper _StarZ_Keeper> How long have you been playing spades? _StarZ_Keeper> howdy tat this is MJ _StarZ_tatt> me _StarZ_Keeper> I can't get on _StarZ_tatt> oh hi MJ _StarZ_tatt> how come?? _StarZ_MsDaisy1> oh...just since 1996..funny thing is ...i have never played spades the "old fashion way" with cards _StarZ_Keeper> zone problem and I can't figure it out so its a work in progress. We are almost done here if you would like to play with Daisy after hon _StarZ_MsDaisy1> so not sure I would even know how to do it _StarZ_Keeper> no kiddin _StarZ_Keeper> yup the cards might feel bulky _StarZ_MsDaisy1> lol _StarZ_tatt> well I leave u 2 alone see ya kk _StarZ_MsDaisy1> i like the mouse better _StarZ_Keeper> it is faster but the conversation is great in person _StarZ_MsDaisy1> thats probably true _StarZ_Keeper> and a little slower because you have to keep score _StarZ_MsDaisy1> so does the starz team ever go to a live tourney? _StarZ_Keeper> of course that doesn't include eating, etc. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> lol _StarZ_Keeper> We haven't the last 2 I think. Its just a find a partner if you can make it type thing. _StarZ_Keeper> Is there anything about yourself that you would like to share with our CF readers that most people don't know _StarZ_MsDaisy1> hmmm not that i can think of...So far, I have enjoyed this team..they have ALL been very welcoming and friendly! _StarZ_Keeper> well ty it is a wonderful team. I love it. _StarZ_MsDaisy1> How come you dont have an interview of yourself on the team page? _StarZ_Keeper> Deb hasn't done it yet _StarZ_Keeper> so I am waiting _StarZ_MsDaisy1> aww...she needs to! _StarZ_MsDaisy1> I hope you will edit some of this...it is kinda long and boring lol _StarZ_Keeper> she will _StarZ_Keeper> Not boring to me _StarZ_Keeper> all will enjoy hon _StarZ_MsDaisy1> lol..ok..its kinda werid to talk about yourself..I would rather read other peoples! _StarZ_Keeper> It was a pleasure interviewing you and as soon as we can we will put it up with everyone elses _StarZ_MsDaisy1> ok...I will email Keeper my pic _StarZ_Keeper> thank you hon take care |
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| 14th century bell, now in the Abbey's museum |
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