Wow, neat thread. It's nice learning a little more about all of you. I guess it's my turn now.
I am Maggie (38) and I my partner is Gabby (32). We met on the net almost 7 years ago. We celebrate our anniversary on the day that I proposed to her. So, we have been engaged now for 6-1/2 years. I am waiting for my country's laws to catch up with the reality of the world that we live in....luckily, I am pretty patient about such things.
We have 4 Chihuahuas. Deuce, who has Epilepsy; Beanie, who has a bad heart; Perdita, who has ADHD....not officially diagnosed, but it's so freakin' obvious; and our newest baby that was named before we got her.....Cinderella, who is trying really hard to get the whole housebreaking thing down pat. We have 4 cats. BC (Black Cat) was our first pet. We saved her from the garden department at Home Depot. George is our gay kitty. I have never met a prissier cat and he is such a momma's boy. Cha-Cha is quite possibly my favorite pet. He is just the sweetest cat and is just the most beautiful blue color. Arwen is our tiniest cat and the most adept hunter. Cha-Cha saw her wandering around alone in our old apartment complex and brought her home with him for us to care for. Arwen and Cha-Cha are closer to one another than any of our other animals are....it's very sweet. Finally, we have one hamster, Chip. Chip is the sweetest hamster that either of us has ever owned. He loves his excerise ball and dried peaches.
Ok, now that the herd has been covered.
Gabby works for a software company that services physicians offices providing billing and electronic medical records. She travels 4-5 days a week now. We are still adjusting to her being gone most of the time. It just makes us focus with the time that we do have to spend with one another. Gabby has worked a variety of jobs since we first met. She is constantly in search of the perfect job. I don't know that she will ever find the job that she truly has a passion for and will not become bored with, but I can dream. I work for a pediatic medical office. I have been with the same office for almost 11 years. I love what I do, but as with any job, sometimes it's the coworkers that will drive you bonkers.
Gabby and I bought our first home together just over a year ago. It's a 1974 split level brick ranch. It's on a nice 1/2 acre lot that backs up to woods that are not zoned for development. So, our cats have a safe home. We occasionally have deer, fox, and raccoons in our backyard and the trees are filled with lots of beautiful birds. While the interior of the home is an ongoing project, it's so nice having a home of our own instead of an apartment.
Gabby and I both have Ranger pickup trucks. She has the big tires and dreams of adding a 3 inch lift kit. I am happy to have mine as is, with a few meaningful stickers....like Stitch and a rainbow Mickey head.
Gabby being a Florida grrl, has been to WDW many, many times....like close to 80. She has even been to DL, but it was before DCA came along. I have never been to DL, but I have been to WDW about 8 times now. The last 4 times have been with Gabby...the last being in December of last year. We have plans on being there again in late October/early November of 2007, to celebrate my 40th birthday.
And, in case you haven't seen my signature, our favorite charity is Bert's Big Adventure. It's a local charity that I can't say enough good things about. Gabby and I have collected pins and lanyards from folks from all over the world over the last 3 years in order to provide all the kids with a special souvenier and the ability to pin trade. Anyone that wants more information about the pins and lanyards project, please email me.
Ok, I guess that's more than most of you ever wanted to know, but I am pretty much an open book. Maggie
must have missed your intro's before, but I think this just made my morning. 
You could actually kill me w/ chocolate cake! (please do! StormTigger loves chocolate cake!)
, patience 
, and bravery 
. You be da greatest in my book! 
- me... this is almost too funny in some cases)
The gay-straight solidarity on this board is a beautiful counterpoint to the all-too-unapologetic homophobia on the Community Board. It is not surprising that you caught some flak for creating this forum. 
) do not look good in most of the reds that are used in clothing. I know it makes sense from a visibility perspective, but I'm in complete agreement with you...would a second event (with a different color and during a more sensible time of the year) really be out of the question? 
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