Hi Carmen. Oh I know what you mean about suffering from culture shock! When I moved here from Minnesota I might as well have moved to the moon, lol. Have been here three years now and there are still things I miss, but I've found new things to love too. Nice to hear from you :)

Rochelle

Hi Carmen, I'm from the Chicago area, not Minnesota. I thought I'd left Obama when I moved here three years ago, no such luck. Are you a native?

Paul

Hey Carmen,
Not real hip to this blog phenom, so I'm not sure if this is an email message to you or not...if not, clue me in on how to find your email address on your profile page...later, Eric

FYI:
To All Our Women Warriors;

Please join for a weekend of Rejuvenation-Thurs. Oct.8TH -Sun.Oct 11,2009

Who is Eligible ?? All women who have served in the Military since Sept. 11,2001

What does the retreat cost ?? NOTHING- This program is completely FREE
There is no cost for lodging,meals,workshops or air travel !!

During this four day retreat the focus will be on healing,connecting and finding your strengths.Connect with other women veterans by sharing stories,experiences and community.Learn stress management techniques,exercise your creative side, and enjoy the beautiful setting
through hiking and kayaking in scenic MARSHAL, CA. (Northern CA)

Applications will be accepted from August 10TH to Sept. 8TH 2009 through cominghomeproject.net or at 415-353-5363

They arent taking registration yet, not until 10 August, but they will call me back on Tuesday for more info. Go to the website to register in August.

Oh, and it's only for women who served since 11 Sept 01, (Iraqi and Afganistan conflicts) not for all women vets. They don't consider Desert Storm to be an Iraqi conflict. Poo.

Hey Carmen

This website is totally rad and I get alot of information before going to see you.

Thanks for adding me as a friend, Carmen. Love your group. Here's a website I recently started to make political comments. Check it out and enjoy!
http://rhondaracerrepublicanranter.blogspot.com

Hi Carmen -

Welcome to the group!

Hi Carmen,

Thanks for telling me about Duke City Fix. I joined the cat lovers group. I am so glad we've been friends for 41 years. I'm also glad to be here in ABQ.

Hi Carmen!
I was just thinking about you the other day. Hope this message finds you well & happy!

Carmen,

Great! I'm very glad to have found you, too. Please send an email to susansgeese@earthlink.net, and I'll respond with a phone number, too. Would love to come visit (don't worry about housekeeping and such.) I think you are near that nine mile hill with that beautiful view of the city. We can also catch up about ole Minnesota. I took care of Canada geese at Lake of the Isles for many years in Minnesota, hence my email address, from years ago. Many great memories. Hope to hear back soon. Susan

Hi Carmen,
Thanks for your comment, yes, I am an Army Vet, 1988-1990.

Hi Carmen. Welcome to ABQ Collectors. Dig right into the group and let us know what we can help you collect!

I didn't even see the "car" typo. I had to read your post a couple of times before I figured it out.

Add your car story to the "Minnesota Nice" thread on The Thawed site. I'd like to read all about it, and I bet other poeple would too.

WOW! You lived all over the Twin Cities. So have you lost your "Minnesota Nice" yet (see my post on "The Thawed" site).

We lived in St. Louis Park near Hwy 100 and Mtka Blvd for 13 years.