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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:24 AM
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Newbie Here
Just figured I'd drop in and intro myself. Im a married dad of 2 cool sons (my wife is amazing 2). I work for the State of New York. I live in the Hudson Valley, (John Hall is my rep) and yes, Im a Red Sox fan. Im a huge DMB fan and love Irish music. Im leaning Barack but intend on voting for the Dem nominee whomever they are. Im a military veteran and against this fiasco in Iraq. I dont think I left anything out.....Peace, Smitty
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:25 AM
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1. Welcome to DU
:toast: :hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:26 AM
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2. Thanks petersond
Ive been lurking for a while, and finally said what the hell...
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:28 AM
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6. Well, DU is a pretty decent place
:D I lurked for roughly 6 months before joining....:hi:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:26 AM
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3. Welcome to DU!
:hi:

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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:30 AM
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8. Thanks
Seattle Girl.
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BurtWorm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:27 AM
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4. Bienvenue!
Nous parlons solement francais au Lounge.

(Pas vraiment.)

:toast:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:30 AM
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9. Uhh
No habla espanol, but Thanks!! (I think.)
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:39 AM
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53. It's French; and he said: "We only speak French in the Lounge."
But you're new. English is fine for now. ;-)

Welcome to DU! :hi:

We're pretty informal in the Lounge, so expect to be called either Smitty or DiaD. B-)
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:28 AM
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5. Welcome aboard!
I love Irish music too everything from Flogging Molly and the Pogues all the way to the more traditional folk stuff.

Hopefully you'll enjoy yourself around here, most people are really nice and come baseball season we have some nice discussions. You'll find yourself right at home with a bunch of other Sox fans
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:31 AM
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10. Thanks Rev
I like Black 47, DKM and the Wolfe Tones....but anything Irish rox my sox.
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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:29 AM
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7. Welcome to DU
Have you seen John Hall on Colbert right after he was elected? One of the best performance on that show.
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:32 AM
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11. I did
he was awesome. I was actually in the room on election night in Peekskill when he won. It was awesome.
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:35 AM
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12. Welcome to DU
You picked an interesting time to jump in here, during the ritual dance of the cannibals accompanying primary season.

Hope you find DU as addictive as I have.
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:36 AM
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15. Thanks Jeff
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:35 AM
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13. hola
glad to have you here! I have been around for ages, mostly lurk, and post occasionally. The Lounge is a fun place (don't take anything too seriously) full of some fantastic people. Welcome! :hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:36 AM
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16. I like it in here
everyone seems really mellow (most of the time) Thanks!!
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:54 AM
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68. Ha! That will change!
Actually, the lounge is a cool place to hang out. Just stay out of GD or GDP -- it gets pretty crazy over there at times!!
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arthritisR_US Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:36 AM
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14. Welcome! n/t
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:37 AM
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17. Thanks Arth...
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:39 AM
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18. welcome to du
the hudson valley has some pretty country, i finally got to see it over the summer

:hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:40 AM
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19. Thanks Kagehime
What part did you venture into?
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:45 AM
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24. northern dutchess county
i live in colorado and am always amazed at places that are actually green during the summer :D
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:47 AM
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25. Cool
I used to work in Dutchess. In Millbrook. Northern Dutchess up by Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Pine Plains right?
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:49 AM
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27. that was the area
it was gorgeous
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:51 AM
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31. Yeah
thats one of the last remaining parts of the HV that the NYC sprawl hasnt touched.
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quip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:40 AM
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20. Welcome to DU!
You will always have friends in the Lounge. :hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:43 AM
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22. Thanks T
:)
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:42 AM
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21. Welcome to DU, Smitty but
if you're against the war on Iraq, then vote Kucinich!

He's the only one who didn't vote for the war!

:hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:44 AM
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23. I like Dennis
but I dont think he can win. Especially with the TV networks shutting him out.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:48 AM
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26. That's why I'm voting for him
on Super Tuesday (Feb. 5th) and the GE!

:hi:

He's what America needs right now, whether they know it or not.
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:49 AM
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28. Ill take another look
at voting for him on super tuesday. I really havent fleshed out any of his other positions beyond the war.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:50 AM
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30. Then...do this
Edited on Wed Jan-16-08 01:51 AM by Breeze54
Take the 'test' and see where you stand with the other candidates on issues. ;)

It helped me figure out who to support.

Pick Your Candidate
http://www.dehp.net/candidate/
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:51 AM
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32. K
Thanks...
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:58 AM
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36. wow
Dennis...Obama and Hillary in that order.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:51 AM
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47. See? It's a trip, isn't it?
:P

Was pretty easy to do too, wasn't it? ;)

Now what do you do? :shrug:
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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:47 AM
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56. "And the GE?"
How are you going to do that?
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chknltl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:50 AM
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29. Do you own or feed a kitty?
:popcorn:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:52 AM
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34. yup
I have a very independent feline named cassie. and 2 wiener dogs named Ralphie and Duncan.
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chknltl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:12 AM
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42. Works for me, you're in! Welcome to the DU Lounge.
(Some here are not as easy as I am...it never hurts to keep some postable photos near to hand as a back up)

:toast:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:13 AM
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43. I will have to get some
of the pooches.....
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:51 AM
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33. Welcome and peace -
:hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:54 AM
Response to Reply #33
35. Thanks TA
and peace back at ya...
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:01 AM
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37. gotta run guys
got some work to do...see ya.
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:56 AM
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69. This guy will never make it in the Lounge...he is putting work before DU!! n/t
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rug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:33 PM
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77. If he works for the state, there's no excuse.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:09 AM
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38. Welcome!
I don't know if you've lurked in the lounge much, but just know that we like to make fun of the Olive Garden, insulting breast feeding in public is highly discouraged, and posting pictures of your pets is always encouraged. :hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:11 AM
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40. I dont like the OG
think breast feeding in public is no big deal. and I dont have any pics of my kitty or four legged dudes online. Ill have to get some. Thanks. My favorite teacher in High School had the same name as you......'cept we called her Doc.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:31 AM
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46. cool, what did she teach?
I know it's not me because I hate teaching. :D
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:11 AM
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39. Welcome.
:toast:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:12 AM
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41. Thanks Jack
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ashling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:20 AM
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44. Welcome!
Good to have ya. :hi:
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:24 AM
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45. Thanks
nice gaelic name!!
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ashling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:59 AM
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49. Follow your dream
:)
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:51 AM
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48. HOWDY SMITTY
:hi:
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Highway61 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:28 AM
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50. Welcome
p.s. I love the Sox!

p.p.s. Go Pats!!!
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:32 AM
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51. Welcome!
this place needs all the red sox fans it can get!


Nice to meet you.
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:34 AM
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52. Welcome from another vet (of both the military and NY State)
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malta blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:45 AM
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54. Welcome to DU
Edited on Wed Jan-16-08 09:45 AM by malta blue
:party:

I am just a couple hours north of you...

:hi:
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stuntcat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:47 AM
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55. Peace for sure, and Welcome!
:headbang:
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 09:52 AM
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57. If your work for the state of NY involves working in the DMV you and I may have to have some words..
:P

I keed, I keed. Welcome to DU.
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1gobluedem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 10:06 AM
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58. Welcome to DU from another Irish music lover
But...I'm a Tigers fan. Sox are second. :hi:
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SallyMander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 10:54 AM
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59. Welcome to DU Daddy_is_a_Dem!

Another diehard Sox fan here! I even have Tessie as my ringtone! :D


And thank you for your military service. :patriot:
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Burma Jones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:15 AM
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60. Howdy. I used to live in Northern Westchester, worked for IBM
I miss Stu Leonard's and Katonah

Welcome to DU and make yourself at home.
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:17 AM
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61. Welcome
What we really need to know is what is your take on:
Olive Garden
Breast feeding in public
Pitbulls
Britney
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:41 AM
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62. Hey, Smitty
Welcome from a seasoned veteran. :hi:
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:43 AM
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63. Konnichiwa, Smitty
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IzaSparrow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:45 AM
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64. Yello!
:toast:
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NewJeffCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:46 AM
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65. welcome to DU
even if you're a Red Sox fan, you're a brave one admitting to that in NY
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:52 AM
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66. Hey -- nice to have a Red Sox fan from NY in the lounge...
Welcome!

I'm from upstate NY (Potsdam) and absolutely hate the NY Yankees. I am also a military vet against the clusterfuck in Iraq.

Nice to have you with us. What branch of the military were you in?
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 11:54 AM
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67. Welcome!
Coffee and donuts are in the back.

:hi:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 12:04 PM
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70. Welcome to DU!
:hi:
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 12:07 PM
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71. Welcome to D.U.
I'm one of the visiting foreigner contingent (English in my case).

You'll find that the Lounge is a very welcoming place, and hopefully you'll have a great time with us here. :hi:
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 12:11 PM
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72. GO SOX!
Welcome. :) That's a pretty good resume.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 12:23 PM
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73. Welcome to DU
One important phrase you must know before hanging out in the lounge...

Uno mas cerveza por favor.

:D
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sazemisery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 12:29 PM
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74. Welcome! My stepdaughter lives in the Hudson Valley.
She is in Tivoli. Welcome to the DU Lounge!
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 12:34 PM
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75. My dear Daddy_is_a_Dem!
Welcome to DU!

And to the Lounge, the living, beating heart of DU!

I think you're going to have a lot of fun here...

:hi:
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hisownpetard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:25 PM
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76. Welcome to DU!!
You'll love it here.

P.S. Are you anywhere near Saugerties, NY?
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Bake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:01 PM
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78. Welcome, but now you got your first problem right there ...
... bein' a Red Sox fan! I know you're trying to be nice, being a newbie and all, but we expect our Red Sox fans to be utterly, totally, irredeemably obnoxious. So you've got to do better right there.

Seriously, welcome. Word of advice: stay out of GD and GD/P until after the primaries. It gets really nasty in there. Hang out here for a while.

Bake
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Raven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:05 PM
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79. You certainly did leave something out!!!
Are you cute??? Are you sexy????
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