Ken (Australia) Ken is an absolutely fearless man - the only thing that may make him shiver, the worse thing I can do to him, is tell the world the truth about him, that he really is a very very nice and caring guy! With more persistance then anyone, he past a tough screening and I'm really glad he did. :) He has a real love for Australia - sounds as proud as any Texan does of Texas - of course everything is better, bigger and more awesome over there! He's the only one who consistently gives my brain a work out and never lets me get away with anything. His memory is unbelievable and nothing slips by him. Update Ken and I got married Sep. 4th 1999!!!!

Kat Not sure where to start on you .... how long has it been? Wayyyyy back in Cove... 1980.... our boys used to play together, then the Army send us in different directions and we lost touch, then we found each other back in Cove when..... was it 84/85? Too bad you had to move away again, but at least we've kept in touch ever since... sure could use someone to get me off my duff and into the gym the way you used to!!!!! :) Update Kat came to visit us Nov 2005!!!! Kat got married to Donnie!!!!!! when are you going to bring him for a visit?

Robin Robin's most important role at the moment is being grandma to Nicholas. He's one lucky little boy:) She makes sure I get my spelling right too..... a full time job! lol Update Nick's is a big brother! Little Brother's name is Tony!!!!

Lisa Lisa is forever complimenting me on crafty things.... gives me the get up and go to finish them.. now when are we going to see pictures of YOUR finished projects?????:) Update Finally I got to see some of her projects, mostly so I get to see pictures of Lisa's "babies" Boo and Buddy!

Cheryl Cheryl is another "old" Cove friend. Thank you for all your help when I had to move Funny - when we lived in the same town we hardly ever saw each other - now we write just about every day :)

Joyce Joyce is a friend I have made surfing the cross stitch boards. We exchanged TX patterns and just kept in touch , talking about Texas and all sorts of things. Update Joyce and her daughter Carol came to visit us here last months ( Oct 2006)!!!! Joyce is just as wonderful as I thought she'd be , would love her as a neighbour.

Susie Susie is the first friend I made in Australia - on line of course, but I wish she'd be living next door. She checked out my old place not long ago and here's what she has to say in her own words: "I fell in love with Texas, especially the 'Riverwalk' in San Antonio. Made some wonderful friends, Drove like a crazy... often on the wrong side of the road, LOL Saw lots of Armadillos, Squirrels, and Deer, actually held a Snake, for first time in my life...lol Went crazy at 'Walmart' LOL.. Had lots of unforgettable experiences, Halloween, Thanksgiving.... etc... Went to a Country music concert, a Rodeo, a Country Night Club.. Wowwww.... the list is endless... LOL Regretably... missed out on visiting Georgia, Carolina, Tennesee (Memphis)... this time, but that just gives me a good reason for another trip...LOL....... I do want to see a lot more........ And I'm still practicing my " Southern Drawl " LOL...... Update Jan 2007 Susie's again exploring parts of the US!!! Have fun!!!!! Update June 2008 - she's off exploring Japan with Nick

City Sometimes life suprises us. Things we don't think are possible happen. I'm glad they did - it was a long, hard road! When I needed you , you where there. Thank you, city!< update Dec 98 You made me see who my real friends are and who I can count on. Thanks! update Oct 2001 You started school! Yipeeeee! Good luck to you! :) update June 08 - don't hear from you as often as I used to, your boys are all grown up now... you're a grandma!!!!!!!

Wendy and Richard We met Wendy and Richard while "working" at the Woodcrafter's Cottage - showing off the scroll saw. Little did we know they'd become friends and how much fun and laughter they'd bring into our lives. Update Richard's got the bug.... bought a scroll saw (and TWO.... yep..... TWO not just one Dremel tools) and showed us his first project yesterday.... a very nicely done name plaque. update June 08 - they're off to Scottland!

Linda Linda is a wiz with newsgroups and keeps me up to date on everything to do with computers. The first picture I ever received through e-mail was Linda's! She finds the best "funnies" and keeps me laughing. update Oct 2001 Still in contact with Linda, now she has to put up with Ken teasing her! lol Update Still driving her crazy ..... and she's still trying hard to get me to go to newsgroups!

Gladys Gladys should get the official title "Best yard sale shopper" she always surprises us with some wonderful little finds. She also finishes other people's UFO's.... so if you have anything stashed in a closed.... send me an e-mail and I'll let her know. Update haven't heard from you in months...( make that years now!) I've e-mailed all the addresses I had from you... checked your picture trail and left messages and send snail mail to your town's post office! where are you???

Laurie   Laurie has managed to hang in with me almost from the very begining of my cyberlife. She works for a veterinarian, has a great love for the theater and is and endless source of great stories. She also helped me through a rough time with our pet, don't know what I would have done without her. Thank you , Laurie. I hope that from now on life will treat you to a lot of sunshine! Update It's 2006 Laurie, been almost a year since I heard from you, where are you? update June 08 - every so often an e-mail comes in .....

Silvia I know Silvia from way back when there was still a server called WOW. Back then we had a german channel. Wow is long gone and I am very sad to say, that most of the folks I knew choose AOL and I don't get to see them much anymore. :( Silvia tries hard to get me into trouble!!!!! ;) Update Nov 98: Silvia is hitting the books - so finally I'm safe - no more trouble coming from her Update April 2000: Silvia's still hitting the books and somehow she found time to send me a care package with US goodies! Thanks for that Silvia! :) Update Oct 2004: Silvia is our official shopper now...... keeps us going :) Update 08 Silvia is still go go go go go.... no stopping her!

Tricksta mIRC God, computer wiz and Photographer Tricksta taught me what I know about mIRC - bet he is sorry he did - mIRC has never been the same since! You would not believe how patient he was with this old lady. He is an all around nice guy. Who else would make a 6 hour round trip just to install a scanner and partion a hard drive??? He really did that for me!! Thanks Tricksta! :) Update: He's alive and well - just graduated! Congratulations, Tricksta! Hope you get that million dollar job soon :) Update July 98: He did it again - came to my rescue - made the trip all the way up here and fixed my scanner and computer again! Thanks, Trick, you really are a true friend :) Update Oct 98: He's been here again - seems he has to rescue me every few months :). Hmm, wonder if my computer breaks down just to give him a reason to visit? Thanks Trick :) Update Feb 2001 Tricksta got married to Georgina !!!! Update Oct 2001 Tricksta's going to be a Daddy!!!! Update Dec 2002: Trick and Georgina had a Baby Boy! Congratulations! :) Update Nov 2006: Trick and family are living in London now. :) update 08 - you're becoming very very quiet? Tricksta's Home on the Web

Wes We know each other a long time now and a lot has happened in that time. For a while I thought I'd never see you or hear from you again. Now you're back and kicking! You kept your promise to help me with my computer even tho you really don't have spare time. I don't know how you do it all, Wes - your kids are very lucky to have you for a Dad. Thank you! update Dec 98 With all he has to do, Wes still helps me out any time I have a problem - he's really amazing :) update Jan 99 Can you believe he had to rescue me again? Way it looks it's going to be an ongoing project! I've got the coffepot going, Wes! lol update March 2001 Can you believe it? Here I am in Australia and Wes is still my guru and still helping me through e-mail and ICQ? Too bad we didn't win any lottery - he deserves a free ticket! Thanks again Wes! Update Now 2006: Wes didn't have to "guru" too much lately, but he still answers those SOS calls :) update 08 - Wes is still " on call" :)

Puzzler No matter what, in my heart Puzzler will always be my cyberson. He outdid his brothers when it came to son-duties. He kept me entertained with his great sense of humor and little beeps each day. He wasn't just a son, he was my best friend, the best friend I ever had. Once he wrote that he would never let me down, that he would be there no matter what. I wish you all the happiness in the world. I hope you will remember the Christmas cards with your family's pictures you promised me! :) "when the whole world lets you down, just remember......." Update November 98: We have met in real life!!! As a bonus I got to meet Tricia too and she is a beautiful girl. Those two are made for each other - a perfect fit. update Oct 2001 True to his word - Puzz still keeps in touch :) - sometimes there are months in between each e-mail - but there always is another one. Thanks Puzz:) Update Well, Son.... it's been a year now... second time you sort of disappeared... update 08 - well..... I think this time you're really "gone"... been years now..... and even your page is "dead" :( Puzzler's page Puzz- Things

Micha Micha just changed jobs and is working way too hard, haven't seen her in too long! (hint)She used to send me packages with neat stuff, like material and something called coffee syrup! Micha also stuck it out with me since the old Wow days! Seems we Germans stick around! Micha loves cats and fast cars! Update Micha got a new job a while ago and her husband started taking over her PC - come on Micha,fight for some time, will you? I miss you. update Dec 2002 : Micha had a baby daughter this year!!!! Congratulations!!! Update You've also been very very quit Micha... hope all is well.

Diamond_Back All I can say is: Thank you I don't think you knew that you truly were a life saver that night.

Ex WOW folks: Heidi ( she actually made it to TX and visited me summer of 99 ),Karla, Regina, Brad and of coures Silvia again. Linda and Laurie belong into this group too. :) If I forgot anyone, please let me know. Those were great times, I really miss each and every one of you. update jan 99 Regina, Karla and Jane are in contact with me again :) welcome back Update Heidi Heidi helped me get to Australia. Waited for me at the LA airport to make sure I got to the right plane, don't know what I'd have done without all her help. Thank you Heidi

LittleSis I've known littlesis since BC - way before BC (before computers). Can it really be as long ago as 1980? WOW - time flies. We never saw each other much in real life, just a few times a year at neighbood get-togethers, but we did see each others kids grow up - can't believe she's a grandma!!!!!! *grin* You KNOW I had to mention that in here! lol Oh, and ask her about dancing - a special kind! Did I mention she's a grandma? lolololololololol Sorry, couldn't help myself! Update March 2001 update Dec 2002: haven't heard from you in a year - where are you???? Congratulations!!!! Update Oct 2004 had one tiny "blip" from you on ICQ..... then silence again....miss you and hope you are well. update 08 - had a big suprise ICQ meeting ... wow... couldn't believe it was you.... talked about keeping better contact again... send you e-mails... but no answer :(