Just For Fun: Interesting Facts About Yourself

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Christmas is just around the corner so it seems like a good time to get to know members of this forum.

To that end, I’ll start with some interesting facts about myself and I look forward to learning more about you guys.

  1. I’m 61 and I have live in the Dallas area
  2. I’ve been a fan since birth
  3. My brother and mentor is the great BobHaze!
  4. I still feel the pain of “The Catch” and it remains the worst moment of my Cowboy fandom
  5. I enjoy playing electric guitar (I have three Fender Telecasters, one Strat, and two Les Pauls)
  6. I have 3 kids and 6 grandkids
  7. I have met Mel Renfro twice, Drew Pearson, Tony Tolbert, and Jethro Pugh
  8. My childhood heroes are Staubach, Drew Pearson, and so many other great Cowboys
  9. My favorite band is Led Zeppelin and my favorite movies are “Jaws”, “Saving Private Ryan”, and “The Naked Gun”
  10. I am a WWII buff and I have studied the subject my entire adult life.
What about you?
 
I like long walks on the beach, dining at upscale restau...Oh wait, that's my ex, not me.

I'm 60 years old.

I'm a truck driver by trade, but an artist by nature.

My favorite band changes with my mood, but I'm always up for (pre-sober) Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Zeppelin, any band featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals, or Alice In Chains. I also like some country - especially Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, and Chris Stapleton.

I have a low tolerance for annoying people, and I find most people annoying, especially those who think they're smart, but aren't - and those who think they're funny, but aren't - and those who think they're interesting but aren't. (Honestly, most people fit into that category.)
There are times when I can be rude and curt to those people, but also times when I'm aware that I may hurt their feelings, and that's not something I want to do, even when they annoy me, so I usually frame it as a joke.

I live in the Northeast, which I don't particularly like, but my whole family lives within a 45 minute drive, and I do like that.
 
67.

Native Texan currently residing in Louisiana (hey, these folks here needed help!)

Retired, last from an Estimator/Project Manager for a construction company, prior to that 26 years as an insurance claims adjuster, financial consultant trainee (fired, didn't "sell enough life insurance lol".

Cowboys fan since 1968.

3 kids one grandson.

When I was 8 years old, I got to meet Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker (Ben and Hoss Cartright on Bonanza tv shoe for the young'uns on here), have a photo with them.
 
I like long walks on the beach, dining at upscale restau...Oh wait, that's my ex, not me.

I'm 60 years old.

I'm a truck driver by trade, but an artist by nature.

My favorite band changes with my mood, but I'm always up for (pre-sober) Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Zeppelin, any band featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals, or Alice In Chains. I also like some country - especially Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, and Chris Stapleton.

I have a low tolerance for annoying people, and I find most people annoying, especially those who think they're smart, but aren't - and those who think they're funny, but aren't - and those who think they're interesting but aren't. (Honestly, most people fit into that category.)
There are times when I can be rude and curt to those people, but also times when I'm aware that I may hurt their feelings, and that's not something I want to do, even when they annoy me, so I usually frame it as a joke.

I live in the Northeast, which I don't particularly like, but my whole family lives within a 45 minute drive, and I do like that.
We love a lot of the same rock bands, esp Alice In Chains, Aerosmith, and the mighty Zeppelin!
 
67.

Native Texan currently residing in Louisiana (hey, these folks here needed help!)

Retired, last from an Estimator/Project Manager for a construction company, prior to that 26 years as an insurance claims adjuster, financial consultant trainee (fired, didn't "sell enough life insurance lol".

Cowboys fan since 1968.

3 kids one grandson.

When I was 8 years old, I got to meet Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker (Ben and Hoss Cartright on Bonanza tv shoe for the young'uns on here), have a photo with them.
That’s really cool you met some of the cast of Bonanza!
 
60 years old here, been a Devil Dog, as well as the Trucking business and for the last 20 years in the Pizza business.
Been a Cowboy fan since i was around 14.

Love old School Wrestling, Muscle Cars as far as music gotta go with Zeppelin/Floyd/Van Halen and Rush as well as a few others.
I share your interest in WW2 although quite sure are not as knowledgeable as thee on the subject. Find it fascinating about the difference in Allied and Axis Armor for example.
 
54 years old

Live in WV. But have lived in various areas of Texas as a youth and when I was in the Army.
Loved Ft Sam Houston and San Antonio...Fort Bliss in El Paso, not so much.

I enjoy playing guitar as well. Have a BC Rich Warlock, Dean Razorback, Schecter C1 Classic, Jackson Dinky with reverse head stock, Gibson SG Supreme and my newest is a Gibson Les Paul modern figured in Cobalt Blue finish.

Pretty much like the music others listed and am a huge Dio fan was well weather that was with Sabbath, Rainbow or on his solo. I have never heard his stuff with Elf. I also am a big Danzig fan. Love Misfits, have tons of misfits shirts. I like them with Danzig and the other singers. I also loved Danzig when he went solo. Did not care for the Samhain band he did in between.

Love tons of Thrash and metal but I can also listen to KMFDM for a long time.
 
51 years old and I've lived in the West Texas area my whole life. One son who just graduated college and I've been married to the same lucky chick for 26 years. Big animal fan and we've got 5 assorted rescues in our family.

I've been a PGA shop/teaching professional, worked in the telecom industry, currently own an antique store, and am a seasonal hunting guide and outfitter.

Cowboys fan since birth. Love the outdoors and do a lot of hunting, fishing, backpacking, camping, and rafting all over the Western US especially in Idaho. Avid reader and love music with Bob Marley, Townes Van Zandt, John Lee Hooker, Doc Watson, Zeppelin, and Waylon Jennings being some of my favorites. Love to cook and I've done everything from competition BBQ, cast iron/chuck wagon cooking, to running a teppanyaki grill. Bourbon connoisseur.
 
45, err I mean 25 ;) , years old.

I live in Boise, Idaho, and it's an amazing place to call home. You get all the urban amenities you could want, while also having mountains, camping, rafting, hunting, and so much more right in your backyard. It's a fantastic city, though it’s changing rapidly. Californians discovered Boise in the '90s, and the growth has been nonstop ever since. On the bright side, they’ve brought some exciting additions with them. In-N-Out and Top Golf opened here recently, and Raising Cane’s is next (can’t wait for that). Unfortunately, they’ve also brought something less desirable: traffic.

I’ve spent almost my entire career in the telecom industry. For 20 years, I worked in installations before transitioning to I.T. at a local chip manufacturing plant called Micron. Then, in 2019, I received an offer to join the City of Boise’s I.T. team, and I jumped at the opportunity. Best decision ever. My team is incredible, the benefits are outstanding, and I genuinely love what I do. My plan is to stick with it all the way to retirement.

I’m married and we are at 14 years and counting, together for 20. We don’t have children together, but I do have one daughter from a previous relationship. She’s 25 now (yeah, I started early lol), and she’s an amazing person. I’m also a huge dog lover. We have three: two Huskies and a Mini-Aussie who might actually be a Toy-Aussie. He’s 13, but people still think he’s a puppy after he gets a haircut. They’re all fantastic dogs.

I have a ton of interests. Probably too many, honestly. Music is a big one. I love it all, no prejudice against any genre. I even started getting into vinyl a couple of years ago. I enjoy video games and absolutely love cars. I’ve owned two sports cars in my day and savored every second of them. I let them go to explore other things, but I’m planning on picking up the obligatory mid-life crisis Corvette in the next couple of years. I’m also into outdoor fun. I have jet skis for summer days on the water and a camper for quiet escapes into the mountains during the summer.

I was born into a Cowboys family. I really latched onto the team in the ’90s for obvious reasons and have been a fan ever since, though sometimes I question why. Haha! It’s too late now; my heart’s stuck with them, meddling owner and all. I just hope to see them in another Super Bowl someday, but time feels like it’s ticking away faster every year. This forum board keeps me grounded and entertained. Sharing the common frustrations and joys with everyone here really helps.

Thanks for reading my book. :laugh:
 
45, err I mean 25 ;) , years old.

I live in Boise, Idaho, and it's an amazing place to call home. You get all the urban amenities you could want, while also having mountains, camping, rafting, hunting, and so much more right in your backyard. It's a fantastic city, though it’s changing rapidly. Californians discovered Boise in the '90s, and the growth has been nonstop ever since. On the bright side, they’ve brought some exciting additions with them. In-N-Out and Top Golf opened here recently, and Raising Cane’s is next (can’t wait for that). Unfortunately, they’ve also brought something less desirable: traffic.

I’ve spent almost my entire career in the telecom industry. For 20 years, I worked in installations before transitioning to I.T. at a local chip manufacturing plant called Micron. Then, in 2019, I received an offer to join the City of Boise’s I.T. team, and I jumped at the opportunity. Best decision ever. My team is incredible, the benefits are outstanding, and I genuinely love what I do. My plan is to stick with it all the way to retirement.

I’m married and we are at 14 years and counting, together for 20. We don’t have children together, but I do have one daughter from a previous relationship. She’s 25 now (yeah, I started early lol), and she’s an amazing person. I’m also a huge dog lover. We have three: two Huskies and a Mini-Aussie who might actually be a Toy-Aussie. He’s 13, but people still think he’s a puppy after he gets a haircut. They’re all fantastic dogs.

I have a ton of interests. Probably too many, honestly. Music is a big one. I love it all, no prejudice against any genre. I even started getting into vinyl a couple of years ago. I enjoy video games and absolutely love cars. I’ve owned two sports cars in my day and savored every second of them. I let them go to explore other things, but I’m planning on picking up the obligatory mid-life crisis Corvette in the next couple of years. I’m also into outdoor fun. I have jet skis for summer days on the water and a camper for quiet escapes into the mountains during the summer.

I was born into a Cowboys family. I really latched onto the team in the ’90s for obvious reasons and have been a fan ever since, though sometimes I question why. Haha! It’s too late now; my heart’s stuck with them, meddling owner and all. I just hope to see them in another Super Bowl someday, but time feels like it’s ticking away faster every year. This forum board keeps me grounded and entertained. Sharing the common frustrations and joys with everyone here really helps.

Thanks for reading my book. :laugh:
I've been a Corvette fan since I was a kid. Actually learned to drive standard in a brand new '79, when I was 15. The new Stingray might be the most beautiful machine I've ever seen. Wish I could afford one, along with the insurance and a garage to park it in.
 
59 years old, Devil Dog- Desert Storm Trooper aka now Truck Driver but my love is Art. I'm a different music fan 80s New Wave,R& B and Techno. I'm divorced, but have 2 sons. Historic - wise I am related to two famous people Lord Nelson who helped captured Napoleon and George Armstrong Custer.
 
I just turned 72. Where did the years go?

I am retired, happily. I have lived in NJ almost my entire life.

I have a BS degree, chemistry and can honestly say I don't think I have ever used by education for anything practical!

I worked in the banking industry for 36 years, first in software development. Then I switched to a job in Information in Information Security and did that for about 18 years. Had some interesting experiences there but mostly it was a lot of boring administrative stuff.

I like a lot of different music, Santana, Moody Blues, Led Zep, Eagles, early Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more. I started playing bass guitar at 12, picked up guitar at 15. Sold my 1969 Les Paul Gold Top like an idiot at 18 and have regretted it ever since! I was in a band in high school that made it to the top 7 finalists in the WABC Big Break contest with Cousin Bruce Morrow (aka Cousin Brucie). We got to play at Carnegie Hall but completely messed it up. We were 14 and 15 at the time.

I too loved the 60s and early 70s muscle cars. I had a 1968 American Motors AMX at one point. Loved that car. 390 cu in, 315 HP, 425 ft. lbs torque! I also regret selling that car when I was in college and desperate for money.

Over all, I have had a boring but satisfying life. I am just one of 7 billion average Joe's in the world.
 
60 years old here, been a Devil Dog, as well as the Trucking business and for the last 20 years in the Pizza business.
Been a Cowboy fan since i was around 14.

Love old School Wrestling, Muscle Cars as far as music gotta go with Zeppelin/Floyd/Van Halen and Rush as well as a few others.
I share your interest in WW2 although quite sure are not as knowledgeable as thee on the subject. Find it fascinating about the difference in Allied and Axis Armor for example.
My oldest son is a former marine so, much respect! And you have great taste in music!
 
I just turned 72. Where did the years go?

I am retired, happily. I have lived in NJ almost my entire life.

I have a BS degree, chemistry and can honestly say I don't think I have ever used by education for anything practical!

I worked in the banking industry for 36 years, first in software development. Then I switched to a job in Information in Information Security and did that for about 18 years. Had some interesting experiences there but mostly it was a lot of boring administrative stuff.

I like a lot of different music, Santana, Moody Blues, Led Zep, Eagles, early Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more. I started playing bass guitar at 12, picked up guitar at 15. Sold my 1969 Les Paul Gold Top like an idiot at 18 and have regretted it ever since! I was in a band in high school that made it to the top 7 finalists in the WABC Big Break contest with Cousin Bruce Morrow (aka Cousin Brucie). We got to play at Carnegie Hall but completely messed it up. We were 14 and 15 at the time.

I too loved the 60s and early 70s muscle cars. I had a 1968 American Motors AMX at one point. Loved that car. 390 cu in, 315 HP, 425 ft. lbs torque! I also regret selling that car when I was in college and desperate for money.

Over all, I have had a boring but satisfying life. I am just one of 7 billion average Joe's in the world.
Do you still play guitar?
 
54 years old

Live in WV. But have lived in various areas of Texas as a youth and when I was in the Army.
Loved Ft Sam Houston and San Antonio...Fort Bliss in El Paso, not so much.

I enjoy playing guitar as well. Have a BC Rich Warlock, Dean Razorback, Schecter C1 Classic, Jackson Dinky with reverse head stock, Gibson SG Supreme and my newest is a Gibson Les Paul modern figured in Cobalt Blue finish.

Pretty much like the music others listed and am a huge Dio fan was well weather that was with Sabbath, Rainbow or on his solo. I have never heard his stuff with Elf. I also am a big Danzig fan. Love Misfits, have tons of misfits shirts. I like them with Danzig and the other singers. I also loved Danzig when he went solo. Did not care for the Samhain band he did in between.

Love tons of Thrash and metal but I can also listen to KMFDM for a long time.
That’s a nice guitar collection! My favorite Dio stuff is with Rainbow, w Black Sabbath, and his final band Heaven & Hell.
 
- I'm 46.
- Born and raised in Tampa. Currently work for the Bucs (Sunday was excruciating for me - what a game). Needed Dallas to play normally, but they ended up playing their game of the season!
- Was raised a Cowboys fan as my parents met in Texas back in the '60s.
- My Dad (also born and raised in Tampa) is a 'Nam vet and was stationed at Ft. Hood after his tour. My Mom was born in Houston and went to Mary Hardin-Baylor. Dad became a Cowboys fan while at Ft. Hood (the Bucs obviously weren't around back then). His favorite player is Roger.
- My Dad gave me the '79 Trans Am in my avatar at 16. I still have it today.
- I love cars and also fly R/C airplanes.
- I have three kids - currently aged 8, 5, and 8 months.
- I am completely apathetic about the Cowboys these days although, back in the day when my life revolved around them, I used to skip school on Monday if they lost on Sunday lol
- Music tastes depend on the day. From Metallica to Josh Groban to the Beach Boys, I'm not married to any genre.
 
- I'm 46.
- Born and raised in Tampa. Currently work for the Bucs (Sunday was excruciating for me - what a game). Needed Dallas to play normally, but they ended up playing their game of the season!
- Was raised a Cowboys fan as my parents met in Texas back in the '60s.
- My Dad (also born and raised in Tampa) is a 'Nam vet and was stationed at Ft. Hood after his tour. My Mom was born in Houston and went to Mary Hardin-Baylor. Dad became a Cowboys fan while at Ft. Hood (the Bucs obviously weren't around back then). His favorite player is Roger.
- My Dad gave me the '79 Trans Am in my avatar at 16. I still have it today.
- I love cars and also fly R/C airplanes.
- I have three kids - currently aged 8, 5, and 8 months.
- I am completely apathetic about the Cowboys these days although, back in the day when my life revolved around them, I used to skip school on Monday if they lost on Sunday lol
- Music tastes depend on the day. From Metallica to Josh Groban to the Beach Boys, I'm not married to any genre.
Did you skip school out of sadness, or to avoid the razzing?
 

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