New Member Introductions Thread

Swamp Dog · Jul 30, 2008, 8:54 PM

howdy all....
I just found this board and thought I'd do the intro and get it over with. So how much info do you really want?

Skied as a kid, not very good and didn't like it much. My son begged me to go when he was about 12 or 13 and I've been hooked ever since. We started at Wachusetts since it's the easiest drive from Cape Cod and eventually found our way to Sunapee and fell in love with NH. Took a long time, but eventually sold the house and now I can hear the music from Soulfest going on over at Gunstock tonight. I can actually see the trails out my back windows.

My sporting life? I've run a few marathons and done triathlons for almost 10 years now. Arthritic knees are bringing an end to that, I'd rather save them for the snow. I've done my share of mountain biking, road biking, hiking and even played ice hockey for a few seasons. I'm also a former US Marine married to another Marine going on 25 years this November. Our youngest is 18 and off to college in a few weeks and our oldest is 22. Just the two of them.

And my dog. She's an 11 month old Australian Shepherd who's been known to get into a swamp or two

She loves to hike and drinks from a Camelback.

So, it looks like Gunstock will be home for now although I can go anywhere without the 3 hour drive that I used to have.

off to check out the forums.

**bvibert** · Jul 30, 2008, 10:21 PM

Welcome Swamp Dog. Thanks for the introduction!

Marc · Jul 31, 2008, 12:48 PM

Semper fi, swamp dog, thanks for your service. I imagine a pair of Marines would enjoy living in NH better than on the Cape in general, regardless of skiing or not. Glad to have you around the message boards.

severine · Jul 31, 2008, 12:53 PM

Welcome, Swamp Dog! Glad to have you with us!

andyzee · Jul 31, 2008, 4:13 PM

Welcome, and look out for Marc, he's a bit on the weird side

Swamp Dog · Aug 1, 2008, 1:13 PM

Thanks for the welcome all. I'm really enjoying this board. I needed something to replace the triathlon board I've been living on since 2003. It got hard to relate to it all when I decided to give it up.

Severine.....I'm SnoQueen on the Divas. I should probably change my name to Swamp Dog there too. I decided I liked the name after my dog got into the swamp at work. Swamp Dog just became another term of endearment for her.

So what's so weird about Marc?

Marc, when you get to the end of the PMC, look for my friends at the finish line. They have a sign that reads "Smile if you're not wearing Underwear!" Kind of hard to miss LOL

severine · Aug 1, 2008, 1:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp Dog

Severine.....I'm SnoQueen on the Divas. I should probably change my name to Swamp Dog there too. I decided I liked the name after my dog got into the swamp at work. Swamp Dog just became another term of endearment for her.

I put 2 and 2 together when you updated your day job thread there.

I spend a lot more time on AZ than Ski Diva. This is my home forum, I was here first and I know a lot of people on here IRL now. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time spent here!

As for Marc... well, he's indescribable.

Swamp Dog · Aug 1, 2008, 1:33 PM

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Originally Posted by severine

I put 2 and 2 together when you updated your day job thread there.

I spend a lot more time on AZ than Ski Diva. This is my home forum, I was here first and I know a lot of people on here IRL now. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time spent here!

As for Marc... well, he's indescribable.

it is a bit more active over here. I like that in a forum. SD is nice too, it fills a different niche.

That's nice that you've met people IRL. I've done that thru the tri site and have some great friends from there. Looking forward to the same with skiers and hikers.

anyhow, I've got to head back to work for a while. But it's soooo cool taking as long as I want for lunch! LOL

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Aug 1, 2008, 5:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swamp Dog

Thanks for the welcome all. I'm really enjoying this board. I needed something to replace the triathlon board I've been living on since 2003. It got hard to relate to it all when I decided to give it up.

Severine.....I'm SnoQueen on the Divas. I should probably change my name to Swamp Dog there too. I decided I liked the name after my dog got into the swamp at work. Swamp Dog just became another term of endearment for her.

So what's so weird about Marc?

Marc, when you get to the end of the PMC, look for my friends at the finish line. They have a sign that reads "Smile if you're not wearing Underwear!" Kind of hard to miss LOL

Oh no another Diva...and Marc is into either sheep or goats..

Moe Ghoul · Aug 1, 2008, 6:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

Oh no another Diva...and Marc is into either sheep or goats..

Welcome, Swamp dog. I see you've met GSS, a/k/a, Swamp ass.

Jul 30, 2008, 8:54 PM	#751 (permalink)
Swamp Dog Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gilford,NH Posts: 67	my intro howdy all.... I just found this board and thought I'd do the intro and get it over with. So how much info do you really want? Skied as a kid, not very good and didn't like it much. My son begged me to go when he was about 12 or 13 and I've been hooked ever since. We started at Wachusetts since it's the easiest drive from Cape Cod and eventually found our way to Sunapee and fell in love with NH. Took a long time, but eventually sold the house and now I can hear the music from Soulfest going on over at Gunstock tonight. I can actually see the trails out my back windows. My sporting life? I've run a few marathons and done triathlons for almost 10 years now. Arthritic knees are bringing an end to that, I'd rather save them for the snow. I've done my share of mountain biking, road biking, hiking and even played ice hockey for a few seasons. I'm also a former US Marine married to another Marine going on 25 years this November. Our youngest is 18 and off to college in a few weeks and our oldest is 22. Just the two of them. And my dog. She's an 11 month old Australian Shepherd who's been known to get into a swamp or two She loves to hike and drinks from a Camelback. So, it looks like Gunstock will be home for now although I can go anywhere without the 3 hour drive that I used to have. off to check out the forums.

Jul 30, 2008, 10:21 PM	#752 (permalink)
bvibert October 2008 turns Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 13,691	Welcome Swamp Dog. Thanks for the introduction! __________________ Brian 08/09 - 10/29,11/21,11/28,11/29,11/30 SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker 2008/09 Demo Days

Jul 31, 2008, 12:48 PM	#753 (permalink)
Marc I'm with psycho --> Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dudley, MA Posts: 5,810	Semper fi, swamp dog, thanks for your service. I imagine a pair of Marines would enjoy living in NH better than on the Cape in general, regardless of skiing or not. Glad to have you around the message boards. __________________ Making sanity obsolete since 1982...

Jul 31, 2008, 12:53 PM	#754 (permalink)
severine My skis! Dynastar Marie Martinod Pro & Line Celebrity Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT Posts: 5,285	Welcome, Swamp Dog! Glad to have you with us! __________________ Carrie 08/09 ~ 11/28, 11/29 07/08 ~ 20 05/06 ~ 2 04 ~ 17 Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. ~ Lance Armstrong

Jul 31, 2008, 4:13 PM	#755 (permalink)
andyzee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Home Posts: 7,959	Welcome, and look out for Marc, he's a bit on the weird side __________________ __________________________________________________ _ I got my baby back!

Aug 1, 2008, 1:13 PM	#756 (permalink)
Swamp Dog Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gilford,NH Posts: 67	Thanks for the welcome all. I'm really enjoying this board. I needed something to replace the triathlon board I've been living on since 2003. It got hard to relate to it all when I decided to give it up. Severine.....I'm SnoQueen on the Divas. I should probably change my name to Swamp Dog there too. I decided I liked the name after my dog got into the swamp at work. Swamp Dog just became another term of endearment for her. So what's so weird about Marc? Marc, when you get to the end of the PMC, look for my friends at the finish line. They have a sign that reads "Smile if you're not wearing Underwear!" Kind of hard to miss LOL __________________ visiting the Lakes Region of NH? Check us out: www.biglakevacationrentals.com

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