I LOVE PINK AND BLUE TONES.



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TAMMIE, GRANDNIECE ANNA, BARB - DUBAI, U.A.E.

I LOVE ALL TYPES OF FOODS AND INTERNATIONAL CUISINE. I DON'T HAVE A SWEET TOOTH BUT DO ENJOY GOOD OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE RHUBARB OR APPLE PIE AND LIGHT FRENCH VANILLA ICE CREAM ONCE IN A WHILE. I LOVE SEAFOOD. I'LL EAT ANYTHING PUT IN FRONT OF ME. OUR MOTHER TAUGHT US WELL...LOL!!! I'M THANKFUL I HAVE A HIGH METABOLISM OR I MIGHT BE THE SIZE OF A HOUSE BY NOW! I STILL TIP THE SCALES AT 110 LBS. MY THREE SISTERS "HATE" ME BECAUSE THEY HAVE FOUGHT THE "BATTLE OF THE BULGE" ALL OF THEIR LIVES.

I LOVE TO READ. ALWAYS HAVE FROM AGE FIVE WHEN I FIRST JOINED THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT AT OUR WELL-STOCKED PUBLIC LIBRARY. MY TASTE IN BOOKS IS QUITE ECLECTIC AND I FIND MOST SUBJECTS VERY INTERESTING - FACT OR FICTION.

I LOVE ALL KINDS OF MUSIC WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RAP OR HEAVY METAL. I LISTEN TO MUSIC ALL THE TIME. IT IS ALWAYS IN THE BACKGROUND WHATEVER I AM DOING AROUND THE HOUSE OR IN MY CAR.

FAVOURITE MOVIES/DVDs
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I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO GO TO THE MOVIES SINCE I WAS OLD ENOUGH TO TODDLE "UPTOWN" ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO SEE THE MATINEES, CARTOONS, SERIALS, AND DOUBLE FEATURES EACH WEEK. I AM VERY DISCRIMINATORY IN WHAT I WATCH. I DON'T WASTE MY TIME WATCHING DRIVEL. IT HAS TO HAVE A GOOD STORY AND EXCELLENT ACTORS AND ACTRESSES IN THE MOVIE.

YIPPEE!!! SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!

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THE ONLY THINGS I LIKE TO HEAR TWITTER ARE THE BIRDS. WE HAVE ENOUGH TECHNOLOGICAL INFORMATION OVERLOAD WITHOUT ADDING TWITTER TOO!

CONTACT AUGIE, ELAINE, BETTY, KIWI BARB, ILONA, DEV IN "THE GIRLS' CLUB". THEY'LL KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME IF I GO MISSING! LOL!!!



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I am a retired Medical Secretary enjoying each day to the fullest. Always in a happy mood, I am optimistic, cheerful, affectionate, compassionate, empathetic, very friendly, love to laugh and find humour in any situation, never grumpy, always up for any new adventure, very curious about everything in life, believe in continuous education, adore travelling anywhere in the world, love learning about other cultures, enjoy people, love life, non-materialistic, low-maintenance, enjoy my quiet times, try to help those less fortunate than myself in any way that I can, always calm, cool, and collected, tactful, diplomatic, great problem-solver, use my abilities to make other people feel comfortable around me or in a social setting. Totally a risk-taker (ARIES - Jump in spontaneously and ask questions later!) Can talk to anyone about anything, open, honest, very loving, trustworthy, extremely loyal, tell it like it is and what you see is what you get! I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A "FREE SPIRIT". I CANNOT SEE THAT CHANGING...EVER!



OUR FAMILY IS SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL MOM. SHE IS OUR MENTOR, OUR FRIEND AND OUR INSPIRATION! AT 92 YEARS YOUNG, SHE IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF HOW TO LIVE ONE'S LIFE TO THE FULLEST EACH AND EVERY DAY.

~ ACTIVITIES ~
WALKING, HIKING, BICYCLING, SWIMMING, BOATING, PHOTOGRAPHY, BIRDWATCHING AND IDENTIFYING OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS.


LIFELONG FRIENDS: DIANNE, CAROL, EILEEN AND BARB

MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND CHERISHING THE OLD.
ONE IS SILVER... THE OTHER IS GOLD.





SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY, TRAVELLING THE GLOBE, ENJOYING LIFE IN GENERAL EACH AND EVERY DAY, MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH, STRIKING UP CONVERSATIONS WITH TOTAL STRANGERS, GIVING SMILES TO THOSE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE ONE ON THEIR FACE, AND
LAUGHING OUT LOUD AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY!

Every day I have two choices: I can like "it" or dislike "it" whatever that "it" might be. I choose to like it. Life is far too short to wander through it disliking this, that or the other. If "it" is something I cannot change, by taking a positive action, I remove myself from "it". I feel that no one should go through life unhappily. LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL.

"BROCKHILLSTONE"
MY LAURIE ANCESTRAL HOME BUILT BY MY GGGG GRANDFATHER ANDREW LAURIE (STONE MASON) ON HIS FARM IN 1819 WITH STONE GATHERED FROM HIS LAND.
LOCATED NEAR DUNSCORE,DUMFRIESSHIRE,SCOTLAND.
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE YEARS LATER, IT IS STILL A WORKING FARM NOW IN THE CAPABLE HANDS OF JIMMY CAMPBELL AND HIS WIFE MARGARET. WHENEVER A MEMBER OF THE LAURIE FAMILY STOPS BY THE ANCESTRAL HOME, THE CAMPBELLS INVITE US IN FOR A CUPPA AND SOME VERY TASTY FRESHLY BAKED SCOTTISH SCONES AND A LOOK THROUGH THE "HOOSE". LOVELY HOSPITABLE PEOPLE!!

Computer, Geneology Research, Reading, Writing, Corresponding with family and friends around the globe, Travelling, Photography, Decorating my home, Surrounding myself with the sentimental things that I love, Antiquing, Collecting, Gardening, Nature, Going for long country drives, Exploring new places, Trying new things, Singing in Choral groups, Dancing Fast or Slow, Fine Dining, Attending Philharmonic Symphonies, Theatre, Bridge, Yoga.



MY DAUGHTER TAMMIE IS THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE.