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  • 10 September, 2007 at 11:34 pm #10825
    Rubia in CA, 4/28
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    I am an American, but have been living in the UK now for nearly 9 years. I moved to the UK so that I could be with my current husband – his kids were still fairly young at the time, and he did not want to be half way around the world from them. I am over 50 (What??? Surely there has been a mistake!) and currently I am a software developer, but in previous lives I worked as a dental assistant and an accounting clerk. I enjoy reading, am a member of a scuba diving club (although I haven’t dived in over a year due to health issues), am learning to ride a motorcycle and am trying to learn golf! And, of course, I love cats! We have just the one cat – a black kitty with just a touch of white on her chest – called Tikka. She is a cheeky little thing and she always keeps us on our toes! And of course – she really is the one in charge around here!

    10 September, 2007 at 11:48 pm #56520
    3kits staff
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    Rubia_UK_4/28

    First I love the way you did your name with the underscores! Smart woman!!

    You say you are American Where were you born? And I love Tikkas’ name very unique! I love getting to know everyone!

    Peace

    Dorie

    11 September, 2007 at 12:00 am #56521
    artistabobbi TX 1/17
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    Hi Rubia,

    Glad to get to know you a little better. I am over 60, and am a graphic artist for the newspaper here in Dallas.

    My middle child, Barbi, and I bought a house together 9 yrs ago, and live with her two boys 17 and 8, 3 dogs, and now 7 cats (the latest is a rescue from animal control) My daughter brought her home from work and we are currently treating her for upper respiratory.

    Take care.

    11 September, 2007 at 12:19 am #56522
    Rubia in CA, 4/28
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    Hi Dorie & Artistabobbi – Yeah – I like this new forum that gives each of us chance to get to know each other better.

    I was born in NYC, but we moved to the suburbs just outside of the city when I was 3. I was 14 when my parents and I moved to San Diego after my dad retired. Later, my first husband & I moved to the San Francisco area. It was there that I eventually met my current husband – which is how I ended up in the UK.

    Tikka is named after an Indian curry dish! She was one of a litter of 3, and the guy who adopted her brother named him Fifa (a football (soccer) association) because he loved football so much. My hubby is also a big footy fan, but I told him that no way were we going to name our kitten UEFA (another football association). We were discussing this over our regular Friday night curry, and were trying to think of other things that we really liked. Well – it was sitting right in front of us – Chicken Tikka Masala!

    11 September, 2007 at 12:26 am #56523
    Rubia in CA, 4/28
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    Artistabobbi – You should create a little intro for yourself. It sounds like you have quite a lively household!

    I’m glad to get to know you better!

    11 September, 2007 at 7:42 am #56524
    PipasMumSpain
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    Nice to know you Rubia. What an interesting life! Diving, motorbikes… I feel so old!

    You are very brave leaving everything and coming to Europe, I hope your hubby knows how lucky he is.

    Hugs to you and Tikka.

    🙂

    11 September, 2007 at 12:04 pm #56525
    Rubia in CA, 4/28
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    Hi Pipa’s Mum – Thank you! I don’t know why you say you feel so old. You are cetainly very accomplished yourself! And at only 32 you are just approaching your prime! I was very dull for a long time, but then I guess I a mid-life awakening when I was 45(I don’t really feel it was a crisis!). My ex never liked to go anywhere or do anything and could be very grumpy on top of all that – PLUS he didn’t like cats! Around that time, my role at work changed and I met people from all over the world (including the Spaniard who gave me my nickname!) and I realized that I was really missing out on life. I figured that if I didn’t do something about it then, I probably never would. I left my ex, and eventually got together with the guy who is now my husband. Yes – moving to Europe was pretty terrifying, and I really was taking a chance. If the relationship didn’t work out… well it doesn’t bear thinking about! So, it has only been since I’ve been living here that I’ve started really doing things – like the diving and the motorcycles. So – look at all the kinds of things you have to look forward to! 🙂

    Purrs & headbonks to you, Polly and Melon

    11 September, 2007 at 12:58 pm #56526
    Bogman, Clark and Andy’s mama 2/27 Florida
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    Hi Rubia, how wonderful to get to know you better. Love Terri

    11 September, 2007 at 3:44 pm #56527
    Rubia in CA, 4/28
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    Hi Terri – Thanks! When are we going to see your introduction? We do know a few things about you, but I’d love to get to know you better as well!

    Purrs & Headbonks from me & Tikka

    11 September, 2007 at 3:51 pm #56528
    Bogman, Clark and Andy’s mama 2/27 Florida
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    If you go into topics with no tags, you can see more about me! But here it is in a nutshell, 46 yrs old, married to a great guy (who is my best friend), 2 sons, 2 WONDERFUL granddaughters, and 1 fur baby (for right now!)

    Love Terri

    11 September, 2007 at 3:56 pm #56529
    Lynn from PA 6/8
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    Nice to know more about you, Rubia. You lead a very exciting life. Good for you and God Bless. Hugs and Purrs, Lynn

    11 September, 2007 at 5:18 pm #56530
    neenie
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    Rubia! You rotten wench! Now I must gather the ingredients for Chicken Tikka Masala and make it! Gah! 😉

    11 September, 2007 at 6:15 pm #56531
    Sylmiafelixsmama
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    Rubia, you are a very brave person to move to a foreign country with a new husband. I am glad your life has worked out so well. I would love the opportunity to go live in England, Ireland or Scotland but would need to visit those countries more to make sure the move is a good one. My husband has a Masters Degree in Finance but cannot seem to land a good job here in the SF Bay Area. Everyone wants someone with 3-5 years of experience but you cannot get experience unless you work the job…and you can’t get the job unless you have experience. Very catch-22 situation. So he drives for a specialized car service till he can land something.

    11 September, 2007 at 6:59 pm #56532
    Rubia in CA, 4/28
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    Hi Karin! I remember that catch-22 situation from when I graduated from SFSU. I had gone back to school and so I was 34 when I graduated. I was terrified that I was never going to get a job because everyone wanted someone with experience. Fortunately, there were a few companies that routinely recruited at the universities and I managed to get a job through them, but it took 6 months. You guys just hang in there – the right thing WILL come up, and it will have been worth the wait!

    Hugs, purrs and headbonks to you and Sylvester!

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