OOOH what fun
Let's see, I am a California transplant moving from Utah in 1981. I live in the middle of the Mojave Desert and worked in a totally male dominated field for 22 years until I retired 2 years ago. I am also a teddy bear artist and even won an International award in 2004 (Teddy Bear of the Year along with artist of the year) I love making doggie clothes and my 5 yorkies and poodle/terrier mix have a full wardrobe! I will be coming to the meetup with my fiance' Mike.. who I have been together with for over 7 years. I have 3 grown kids, Carl 38, Steven 35, and Lindsay 29, and 4 grandkids. Nope... didn't reveal my secret yet either!

That's awesome that you and Mike have been together for 7 years! I keep telling my BF that we have so much time, but he never believes me!

OK, let's see....
 

I was born in CA but have lived in MO since 1964. I am one of the "older" gals attending the meet-up. Have been married for almost 33 years, have 2 grown and married children, a son and a daughter (who is very well known on YT), no grandchildren except for my 2 grand dogs, Sukoshi and Tanuki. YEP, Lisa (Sukoshi's Mom) is my daughter! My furbaby's name is Calli and she is almost 15 mos old. She was a gift from Lisa and her husband. I love, love, love her and she has totally "won over" my husband. I have worked for almost 12 yrs for the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council office in Kansas City. Things I enjoy doing (altho not as often as I wish) are camping, bowling, and planting flowers.

Oh, and I have not told you my secret fact!

Here it goes............do you really wnat to know????
 

edit by Wylie's Mom: Member wants do re-do posting. :)

Oh Gayla you are a woman after my own heart! Music and Margaritas!!!

I will second the margaritas! you two ladies care to get together for a margarita at the meetup? I will buy the first round!

I will be on the lookout at the meetup for the lady with the yellow stickies hanging off her.. Beamer is pretty good at fetching... wonder if he would fetch a yellow sticky? lol

Lauren you are beautiful!

Let's see...I turned 47 today. I have one daughter (30 years old) and just came back from visiting her an my family in North Carolina over the long weekend. I've only held two jobs in my life and love them both.

I'm married to the best husband in the world - Thomas. We are avid surfers and surf all over the world. The more exotic the better - it's our passion, in search of the perfect wave.

Lucy is my first small dog. I've always had German Shephards. She is the light of my life and my daughter is convinced I love Lucy more than her :rolleyes:

We plan to retire at 55 and will likely live in Costa Rica where the waves are always consistant!

I can't wait to meet everyone at the upcome KC Meet - Up! I feel like YT is a part of my extended family and I'm very happy to be a part of it :)

You say margaritas.................I will be there!!!! I will buy the second round, who is up for buying the 3rd........LOL

ME! ME! ME!

Does this mean I have to give y'all info about me now??? :eek:

Okay...fine :D

My name is Teri. I'm 21 years old. I'm a court reporter in Charleston, SC. This is my first and ONLY career choice. I will be a court reporter till the day I die ...I love it :) My bf's name is Jeff. He's coming to the meet-up too, and he grew up (20 years or so) in Kansas City, so he can be our tour guide or point us in the right direction when we need to get somewhere or find something.

Anyway, I have two yorks, but only Kobi is coming to the meet-up...Granny is just too old for it ;) I'm originally from Hokah, MN and just moved to Charleston in '06 to start work. I have one brother, lives in AZ, 24 years old. I have a HUUUUUGE extended family....36 first cousins on my dad's side, and I'm the youngest of all 36 :) Hmmm....I'm trying to think of some random facts?? Oh, I also have 4 step-siblings, one step-sister is getting married the weekend before the meet-up in Denver (we're going there first, then to KC).

I guess that's pretty much it that I can think of now! Oh, and I did (SORT OF) give away my hint....it MIGHT take a little research....but it's in here in a cryptic sorta way :p

Hi Kathy-
Have you ever surfed Folly Beach, SC? Just curious because in the area, it's the best surfing ;)

Can't wait to meet you and Lil' Lucy :D

Uh-oh!!!!!!!!! Did you give away your secret!?!?!?! I read your post before it got deleted...let's see if I can remember it now! :rolleyes:

I so cannot wait to meet you and little Ms. Calli :) You seem like the sweetest lady, and I'm sure my BF can't wait to meet another "fellow KC'ian" instead of all of us "TOURISTS" :cool:

P.S. I love camping and bowling too---not so much on the planting flowers part :p

Can I come visit you sometime!?!?! The middle of the Mojave Desert sounds awesome, and I've never been, and I love to travel! You're bringing all your yorks (and other dogs) to the meet-up right? I can't wait to meet EVERYBODY!!! It's my goal by the end of the weekend to know each dog and their owner's first name---that might be tough!!!!!! :eek:

So......what could your secret possibly be? What field did you work in? What does Mike do? Do your chidren all live in California? Sorry if I'm prying but I have to know these things, you know :p :D ;)

So what is your job actually? I didn't pick that up from your post!?! :confused: I'm trying to pry a little and get some info, you know :D I hope you decide to bring all your babies with---I really want to meet ALL of them, not just one or two :p :D

Are you going to bake us and the doggies some treats before you come since you enjoy it so much!?!?! (Only kidding, of course)

You are going to be a vendor though, right? I really want to look at your sundresses and hopefully buy one :thumbup: or two :thumbup: :rolleyes: