Peruser

Nametags - yeah, and those lapel pins. I had a bunch of name tags as did many here (wow tags, AC tags, AC special tags, pell my name. I recall jokingly thinking (many moons ago) of getting a sash to wear to put all the name tags on - something like a scout merit badge sash. aaaaaak!! Then there were the lapel pins. The old style WOW pins with the Americas on the right side, and the newer pins with the Americas on the left side. Also, outreach athlete pins. A pin for every occasion. I put plenty of holes in my lapels, until i got "smart" and used the name tag clips - the little plastic thingy the nametag goes on with an aligator clip on it to clip on the lapel. ----- Per

Hi, Likeaeagle, no, i'm not Larry. Please check private topics. Peruser

Ttessa, Interesting . . .i haven't tried pb&m stirred (not shaken) and spread. I usually spread the pb on the bread and then slather on a good coating of mayo and eat. Per

Talking to some other GSers, I thought it might be fun to make this a topic. PB&M sandwiches are peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. They are one of my favorites. I've liked them for as long as I can remember. I've only encountered a few other people from twi days, and here at GS cafe who say they like them. I usually like them on whole wheat bread. Sometimes I like to add cheese, and even like them as a grilled sandwich, adding cheese and bacon!! So, if you like PB&M sandwiches, or one of its variants, please sound off here!! -------------- Per :)-->

As far as a location, there certainly are options. We could do it at a park. For instance, Fairfax County (Virginia) has a few parks, and then Maryland has some - e.g., Wheaton Regoinal Park is nice. But there might be other options. It'll be nice to meet and see the faces behind the GS-handles. Per

MCarroll, Flow7, likeaeagle: Sounds like a "weener" ;)--> (winner) of an idea to me!! Some folks I know in MD have been talking about getting together for a picnic of sorts for awhile now. I bet there would be interest on both sides of the river. And summer is fast approaching - with its wide array of activities to keep us busy - swim team, T-ball, etc. etc. A picnic would be a great time to get together and meet fellow NOVAs - for a real "SuperNova" experience! Per :)-->

Wow - OK, come on all you other NOVA-ites, let's let each other know we're here!!! Post 'em up! We're all SuperNOVA's, eh?! - c'ept we'll stay fired up. Thanks for the posts from current NOVAs MCarroll, likeaeagle, and to Flow7, and thanks to JonnyL and Lil'Hawk for chiming in, too! Flow7, I haven't seen your handle much before, good to see you here!! Per :)-->

Wow, all these NOVA-ites!! - MCarroll and Likeaeagle - I am in Fairfax City - since 1995. Per

I remember a Denny Rocca who was a WOW in NY state in 79-80. Last I knew, he was in the Columbus, Ohio metro area. Per

WOW, thanks everyone!! (Glad to be able to post again - couldn't for past couple days when i tried.) Anyway, thanks again ((((everybody))))!!! Per. . . . :)-->

(just bringing this thread up to top in case any new takers) thanks

Love to read when i find/make the time: here are some writers i like. . . Michener - can be verbose, but interesting from the historical value. Have read Texas, Alaska, Space, Chesapeake - need to read some more. Ludlum - fun stuff - have read most of his material, waiting for the last few to make it to the library. Clancy - sort of a level up from Ludlum in a sense. Rand - loved Atlas Shrugged, liked Anthem when i read it 25 years ago - 1984ish stuff. Hawking - i also have a penchant for the "universal." ------ Per [This message was edited by Peruser on July 17, 2003 at 6:48.]

Lindy, Sorry for not replying till now, guess i've been blind or something or otherwise oblivious. I emailed you at the address in your profile. Per

Happy Birthday, Verbal! I hope it is a fun day for you. I hope you have many more of them, too! Per

SIS, Do you have any contact information for Ellie? My wife would love to hear from her. We knew both her and Tone from years ago when they were BCs in northern virginia. You can email me at peruser@cheerful.com, or you can send Ellie my email addy. Thanks, Per [This message was edited by Peruser on July 23, 2003 at 12:29.] [This message was edited by Peruser on July 23, 2003 at 12:36.]

Anyone remember them or know how they are doing now? They were up in northeastern NY for some time, then out in the Buffalo area the last i heard (that would have been early to mid 1980s, i guess). Per

Happy Happy Birthday to you, Robi!!!

Happy Birthday, Seth!! Hope it was a good one!!

Shell, I hope your birthday is all you expect and more!!! Have a great one!

Hi folks, this music discussion is pretty neat . . Yeah, The White Album was neat-lots of fun songs. I had the album once, but under the influences of 'chaff burning days' got rid of it. Well, no one is perfect; I may get it again one day if I get so inspired. Some of those songs bring back memories. One that stands out in my memory is Ob-la-di, ob-la-da - it always seemed to be playing on the radio - must have been either late 1969 or 1970. Anyway, I have this one memory of of sitting at the kitchen table (with mother and some of my siblings)working on a jig-saw puzzle, and that song comes on and we all start singing to it. Can't remember what the puzzle was, except it was one of those 1000 or 1500 count puzzles - the kind a whole family can gather around and enjoy. An odd/obscure memory but one that will stick with me as long as i have my faculties. Till next time. . . Per

Our politically correct "holiday party" is tomorrow - one held off-site with lots of fun and some "fun beverages." It will be interesting to see how "correct" everyone can remain -- those that show up that is. Some not wishing to show up are doing so as not to appear "politically incorrect," hence they stay away - (they don't want to drink something tongue loosening and say the wrong thing). I plan to be there, leaving my desk and my stacks of papers for an "approved absence" in the interest of not only morale building, but just plain relaxation - and yes, I may drink, but I won't say the "wrong thing." And to borrow a phrase oft used by another poster who comes to GS from time to time: "CHEERS" everyone! (thanks Garthy!) Per

Kit, I love the way you described dancing in relation to our walk with the Lord! "While dancing women learn to follow the leader (God will have a bride for His son who follows His lead). And by the same token men learn the gentle, lovely way to lead (how gentle is Jesus as He leads us to the still waters of His soul)." In the dancing that my wife and I have been doing for a few years now - The Carolina Shag (one of the sub-types of Swing) - leading gently and subtly is stressed so that the dance appears smooth and beautiful. Very slight hand movements cue the woman that a certain dance step/movement is to occur and seeing it done well is surely something. For folks who may not know, the Carolina Shag is a popular dance down in the Carolinas, especially the Myrtle Beach area. It is gaining popularity in other states on the eastern US. Anyway, just wanted to put in my plug for dancing. It's fun to go and do and learn new moves and hone old ones - always room to improve. Per.

sorry - double post - errant fingers

MANY, MANY, MANY THANKS to: Kit, Chinny, Hope, Kathy, A la prochaine & Lifted Up!!!color>size>face> My Birthday was simply 'Splendiferous' !!! Per "Can you hear me now?" [This message was edited by Peruser on December 12, 2002 at 9:39.]