Hello, newbie from Georgia

[Marna]

Greetings, all!

I've been lurking on these boards for over a year, so I finally decided to take the plunge and join.

Random facts about me:

• Navy wife, married for the second time to the first husband. Hubster is currently deployed.
• Navy brat. Yes, I knew what I was getting into when I married into Navy life again.
• Two kids, ages 10 and 8, a girl and a boy.
• Professional librarian. No, I can't get your fines erased for you.
• Author of bad paranormal romances. Think Nancy Drew meets The Mummy.
• 17 year breast cancer survivor. I'm only 38. I didn't think you could get it that young, either.
• Former alpaca rancher, greyhound rescue driver and exotic dancer.
• Currently living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

So that's the quick and dirty on me. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

[Woodsong]

Hey we're on Lake Lanier as well (except we're not really yet sailboaters...shhh)!

[Sinuous]

Well, welcome! We're newbies, too. I'm ex-Navy, my wife's a former Navy brat.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Marna,
Welcome aboard! Retired Navy here. Sounds like you've committed twice to the grueling duty of a Navy wife. Gluton for punishment? Congratulations on being a big C survivor. I am too so far.
Good to have you here. Do you sail?
Kind regards,
JohnL

[skipmac]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of fun, lots of information, great place to learn about boats and get all you questions answered.

I'm not ex-Navy but I am ex-Lake Lanier (Pilgrim Mill Rd) now living in FL. It's closer to the ocean.

[Marna]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Woodsong, Skipmac, I'm up in the Squirrel Creek area--what's left of it. I'll be glad when they get some water back--we've come up a little bit, but we're still a good 18' below full pool, so my mom's dock is still high and dry.

Sinuous, I had a feeling there might be some other Navy types around here. Call it a wild guess.

SkiprJohn, congratulations! Surviving is always a big thing with me. I don't sail yet, but I will soon. The Hubster has talked me into agreeing to live aboard, so we'll be shopping for a large sailboat once he gets back on this side of the world.

[BadFish]

Welcome aboard Marna from Georgia.

I too am a military brat, ex-military, and aspiring exotic dancer... The last one there never really panned out for me, much to my dismay.

Enjoy the forums.

Cheers

Bill

[Marna]

Bill,

The secret is to realize that for every body type, there is someone who finds it attractive.

Of course, that someone may currently be a resident of Arkham Asylum...

[Inkwell]

Welcome to a great website. Very informative and useful. Once hubby gets back in town, plan a trip east to SSI for a day on the water. Just let me know when.

[Marna]

Thanks, Inkwell! I'll definitely keep it in mind.

[Celestialsailor]

Aloha Marna...I am an ex-wife survivor...I tried exotic dancing but ended up as a comedy act. Welcome to the forum.

[Sinuous]

Originally Posted by Marna

Bill,

The secret is to realize that for every body type, there is someone who finds it attractive.

Of course, that someone may currently be a resident of Arkham Asylum...

As long as part of the body type criteria is "alive," I'm not too worried, Batman.