First Day Here

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Mark Bayarsky, Jul 16, 2021.

  1. Mark Bayarsky

    Mark Bayarsky Well-Known Member
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    I am retired and live in Jersey City New Jersey. I am 72 and have four grown children. I was a professor of English and have an MA.
     
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  2. Al Amoling

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    Hi Mrk...I'm in southern Maine. I worked with computer formerly. i had five grown children(2 of which have died) We have 14 grandchildren and 12 great grands.
     
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    Hey Mark!
    Welcome. I grew up in New York so we were practically NEIGHBORS. But now I am a bum in Wisconsin on a hobby farm. And I got old. Who'da thunk?
     
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    Al,
    Thanks for you reply. I have seven grandchildren and would like to see the next generation. I live across form New York and can gladly give advice to anyone who is planning a trip there.
    My avatar is from a recent trip to the site of Woodstock. I was at the original in 1969 and was on that very spot.
     
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    Howdy from TX and welcome, Mark.
     
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    Thank you for the welcome. Which part of New York? I am originally from Brooklyn specifically East Flatbush. I went to Tilden High School.
     
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    Welcome from central/northern Maine.
     
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    Howdy to you too. I was in Texas only once in my life and was in Houston in August 1969. Hot was not the word .Do they still sell Lone Star Beer?
     
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    Thank you for the welcome. This is my first senior forum, but I was on other forums in the past.
     
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    Oh heck yeah on the Lone Star. I think their slogan should be "pour it back into the horse." My personal preference is Shiner Bock.

    The heat and humidity here is terrible.
     
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    Wow two likes already. That feels great.
     
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    I don't even remember what Lone Star tasted like. I would try Shiner Bock if I could find it and it did not interfere with my medication. It is no fun getting old. the best beer I ever tasted was in Quebec City, Cheval Blanc.
     
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    I'm in a "No Beer Zone" right now myself; I'm having chemo. :( Really puts a damper on my day.
     
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    Hello @Mark Bayarsky . Welcome. My brother and his family are in NJ, Tenafly, and a couple of his kids are in Brooklyn.
     
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    Welcome Mark but I warn you about the english part. it was one of my worst subjects.
     
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