Where are you from?

[susanktz]

I always like to see who lives 'near' me!

I live in NC, in the traid area.

[mom363546]

Hello Welcome to the group! I live in N.E. Missouri! Please be sure to browse the forums there are lots of freebies!! :)

[LORITHECHICK]

I'm from Pittsburgh, PA but I live in Vacaville, CA.
Love ya black and gold!:)

[mom363546]

I'm from Pittsburgh, PA but I live in Vacaville, CA.
Love ya black and gold!:)

PA is a great state I was born and raised in Ashtabula Ohio which is the last county in the N.E. corner. So growing up we visited PA alot its beautiful country!!

I've never been to CA it would be great to go there someday!

[Cpogie]

I am from Big Bear Lake, Calif. I am near Palm Springs, the beach, and Disneyland, all within less than 2 hours away.....:rolleyes:

[Cinnamon]

I live in Massachusetts.

[vealcalf]

I live in Uniontown, PA.

[Brbie]

WE live in the Midwest USA. We are from a town in Missouri between St. Louis and Hannibal, called Winfield.

[chalytown]

HI, I am from York County, Pennsylvania

[LisaRKR]

I am from the Youngstown Ohio area, I now live in Rowlett Texas (just outside of Dallas)

[philster]

I am from Maine

[heart13]

Wiscownsin :D

Just about smack dab in the middle of the state...

[mom363546]

Wiscownsin :D

Just about smack dab in the middle of the state...


Do you have Amish Communities in your area?

[chalytown]

Do you have Amish Communities in your area?
We also have a large number of Amish communities near us. It's such an intersting culture and very nice people:)

[mom363546]

I grew up by a little town called middlefield ,OH there are still a large community there. Here in n.e. mo there has always been a small community but in the last few years new people have moved in.

Yes they are a great people My favorite store is the amish store I used to pass it daily but moved about 8 years ago now we go down about once a month its like 25 miles away now.I buy all my spices and bulk food there.And they do it all with no electric.

[Mrs. Bargain]

I live in a small town in Indiana, a mean really small town. Our post office is actually someones house. We don't have a gas station. One church where practically everyone goes. And one restraunt that just opened.
I did live in Springfield Ohio for a couple years when I was a teenager.

[Rainsong]

I was born and raised in New York, but I've lived in Florida for the last 18 years. :)

[BreyzNMikayzmom]

I was born and raised in Elkhart, IN, northern part of state, next door to South Bend/Notre dame, IN.

Angie:)

[chalytown]

I grew up by a little town called middlefield ,OH there are still a large community there. Here in n.e. mo there has always been a small community but in the last few years new people have moved in.

Yes they are a great people My favorite store is the amish store I used to pass it daily but moved about 8 years ago now we go down about once a month its like 25 miles away now.I buy all my spices and bulk food there.And they do it all with no electric.

I love the Amish Markets, they make such beautiful things. I go for the food.:D So good. I love how "out of towners" think that we talk funny.
You know things like
"Throw the cow over the fence some hay" Makes sense to me!!!:p
Not to mention that we eat strange food. Apple butter on cottage cheese. Sounds Normal to me.

What's local in your area?

[cooking4]

I'm from Milton, Delaware-10-15 minutes from Rehoboth Beach, De.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I was born Okmulgee, OK; raised in Tulsa, which is where I live now. I have also lived in Jacksonville, NC and Yuma, AZ.

[heart13]

Do you have Amish Communities in your area?


There is/are some nearby, but I'm not familiar enough with them to name names. I frequently see many of the families shopping at the local stores...

[Lmiller47]

I am from Monticello, Indiana. ;)

[420 Georgia Peach]

:) Georgia:)

[mom363546]

:) Georgia:)


I have some family in woodstock never been there yet. Its sounds really nice!!

[VanillaBean]

I am smack dab in the heart of Michigan. Lansing that is.:)

[susanktz]

Anyone else??

[bjtwn4]

Hello. Welcome. I live approximately 30 mi. South of St. Louis Mo.:D

[rumblebear88]

I born in San Diego,Ca and lived until 1979 and moved to Maine since 1979 to 2007 and move to Alabama since February 2007.

[sweety19]

I m from Texas

[roxy]

me too! Im from Houston, Texas!:cool:

[shuanaw]

Hi all. I am from Tennessee and am very excited to be a part of startsampling.

[girlssage]

Orange County, California!!! :D

[Jess1406]

Hi Everyone! I live in Gulf Breeze, Florida! About 10 minutes from the beautiful Penasacola Beach!!!

[tnj4ever]

Hi everyone I am in western NC, moved here from Fl :rolleyes:

[420 Georgia Peach]

hi everyone I'm from Georgia:)

[LadyPyro]

Sheboygan, Wisconsin here!
Beth

[Lily237]

Panama City Beach, FL!! :)

[abieisert]

Hi there all! I am from Austin, Texas. Moved to the Mississippi coast in 1996. Katrina moved us inland....but we're still here lol :)

[jackie5000]

I just moved to Amarillo, Texas from Phoenix, Arizona.

[kahuapaa]

Aloha Lisa,
Ur question to where are we from?
Grew up in southern California in the San Bernardino mountains. Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear. I was so blessed to have grew up during the "wonder years" when it was safe to go walking alone at any hour of the day or night.
Now due to a bad marriage (wanted to get far far away hehee) I moved to Hawaii! Have been living here for thirty years as of Nov of this year. I am as close to heaven as a person can get! *wink* And nooooooo I am no where close to where the "tourist" are all shown. lol
Btw lower down I noticed there is a Carol.... Well Hello Carol!! I noticed that your from Big Bear. They are so right, what a small world it is eh?
Okay ladies and gentlemen, So very nice to met each and everyone of you. Hope to be able to hop on the computer while you are online also. But have found this to always be a problem as for the time zone thing. Grrrrowls it so suxs! lol
Have a wonderful Sunday and may we all remember the true meaning of Monday!
To one and all...... aloha and good night
Kahuapaa *hugs one and all*

[Cpogie]

Aloha Lisa,
Ur question to where are we from?
Grew up in southern California in the San Bernardino mountains. Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear. I was so blessed to have grew up during the "wonder years" when it was safe to go walking alone at any hour of the day or night.
Now due to a bad marriage (wanted to get far far away hehee) I moved to Hawaii! Have been living here for thirty years as of Nov of this year. I am as close to heaven as a person can get! *wink* And nooooooo I am no where close to where the "tourist" are all shown. lol
Btw lower down I noticed there is a Carol.... Well Hello Carol!! I noticed that your from Big Bear. They are so right, what a small world it is eh?
Okay ladies and gentlemen, So very nice to met each and everyone of you. Hope to be able to hop on the computer while you are online also. But have found this to always be a problem as for the time zone thing. Grrrrowls it so suxs! lol
Have a wonderful Sunday and may we all remember the true meaning of Monday!
To one and all...... aloha and good night
Kahuapaa *hugs one and all*


Hello neighbor! what a wonderful place where you live!! I love Hawaii!! Hope you drop in every once and a while, you are only 3 hours difference from Calif.
May you all have a blessed Memorial Day, think of our troops too!!

[MegaHottie]

I love New York City!;)

[MOMMYOF2BOYZ]

HELLO:) I'M FROM PITTSBURGH,PA.:cool:

[craftiness]

:) im from houston,tx

[celticmama]

Fresno, CA

[lizmolik]

Southern Illinois

[Cpogie]

Chi-town Illinois

Is that Chicago? I was born in Chicago many moons ago, moved to California when I was just 12, our last addy in Chicago was on Lawndale Ave, which crossed Chicago Blvd, which was also near Polaski Blvd. I use to go swimming at Humbolt Park, I am sure the area has changed and may not be a safe neighborhood anymore. I attended Ryerson Public School, and I was there when the school Our Lady Of the Angels burnt down.
Welcome to Start Sampling Forums!!!

[Rascalrufy]

Hi, i live in wallingford CT .
i have not seen anyone else post from CT, i can't be the only ?
anyway great place to live, close to Boston and New york city what could be better.

[IcePrinceMB22]

Hello,
Originally from Queens, NYC but have been living in Ft. Myers. Fl for the past 14 years...:D

[cfaltin]

Hello all, I'm from Lancaster PA. I just happened on this site and I can't get away. Great offers and it sounds like some pretty great people too! Thanks.

[mom363546]

Hello all, I'm from Lancaster PA. I just happened on this site and I can't get away. Great offers and it sounds like some pretty great people too! Thanks.


The regulars on here are great!! I enjoy reading some of the fun and interesting topics that pop up.The freebies are just a bonus! I think my favorite thread is things we never thought we'd hear ourselves say! It always makes me laugh! :)

P.S. Been to lacaster many times growing up! I am origianlly from Ashtabula Ohio

[lunchlady]

Pa outside of Phila.

[chalytown]

Hello all, I'm from Lancaster PA. I just happened on this site and I can't get away. Great offers and it sounds like some pretty great people too! Thanks.
Hey, we are really close neighbors. I'm from YORK!!!!!

[long213]

:D
Hello i am from Ladoga Indiana

[NCchick]

From the triangle area, NC

[Carly's Mommy]

I'm originally from Kansas, but lived in Colorado for quite a while. I now live in Tallahassee, Florida and have been here for about 17 years. I really miss the climate and beautiful surroundings of Colorado. I'd take the mountains over the beach any day!

[richnstef92]

I live in Gastonia,NC. I would love to live in Tennessee! Use to go to Bristol area for the summer and I just love it!

[discostu1984]

I'm from the Ghetto by the sea, Venice beach, CA

[cine]

I am from Pennsylvania.............i live in a small town with mountains and I love it!!!

[livesimple]

Texas here! I was born in Decatur Il but moved to Texas when I was 16 and been here ever since. Im outside Waco in a small town called Gholson but the first town I lived in here was even smaller.. The grad. class that year totalled 6 lol They had a post off and the school and that was about it. The town Im in now has a small gas station/store a vol. fire department and the school but there are more cows and turkeys than people lol oh and billions and billions of skeeters right now lol

[heges girl]

new jersey:)

[ept_0202]

Nashvegas......
:cool:

[efis525]

I always like to see who lives 'near' me!

I live in NC, in the traid area.

I live in WI near the Packers.

[KERRY469]

A New Yorker thru and thru, born and raised. However, lived in VA for 6 years then to FL. I have been here for almost 6 years now and love it! South FL, near Boca Raton. It's a tropical NY... I'm home!

Kerry:D

[efis525]

I live in WI near the Packers.

[HyperMommy]

Born raised still here in Delaware! :)

[Staci624]

I live in Kingston, PA.

[Yooper]

In the u.p. of Mi on the border of WI.

[cath_31]

I live in a FAR south suburb from Chicago, IL.

[bvanpeltsw]

Santa Fe, New Mexico here!

[JessicaStewart]

Missouri...near Springfield!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Hey Jessica, we are close! I met a lady online from Springfield once, and we actually met! We grabbed our families and went to Branson and Silver Dollar City together. :D I'm in Tulsa.

[Heavenly]

I am from Big Bear Lake, Calif. I am near Palm Springs, the beach, and Disneyland, all within less than 2 hours away.....:rolleyes:

I'm in So. Cali too.
I'm about 45 min from you.

[BreyzNMikayzmom]

In the u.p. of Mi on the border of WI.

Really, where? We have family scattered up there in L'Anse and Houghton, we were just up there over Memorial weekend.

angie

[shopsforsix]

Born and grew up in Kansas City, MO. Lived one year in Seattle, WA at 15 and moved back. Got married and moved to Phoenix. Moved back to KC and am now living in Pittsburg, KS. Been here about 13 years. KC is still my home town and I miss all the shopping up there! Love raising my family in a small town though.

[KristyT]

I always like to see who lives 'near' me!

I live in NC, in the traid area.

Pope AFB/Fort Bragg, NC

[marib1234]

I am from Normal IL

[mom363546]

I am from Normal IL


Welcome to the group.Please browse around and grab some free samples. I'm thinking is normal il. is near the missouri side. I think i've been through there. are you anywhere close to Hannibal?

[Helen]

I'm from Anchorage, Alaska. :)

[Cpogie]

I am from Normal IL

I was born in Chicago, but have no idea where your city is, welcome to the SS forum, I hope you find some great samples here!!

[mom363546]

I was born in Chicago, but have no idea where your city is, welcome to the SS forum, I hope you find some great samples here!!

I don't know that I know where it is. It may be one of towns because of its name I've heard it on the news. The first thought was oh you live in a normal community! so it was probably a weatherman tthey like to pick out interesting towns to put on the weather map.

We have St.Patrick,MO and they offer a special stamped envelope on st. patsday Its not to far away but I've never went. but several do take a ride that day!

I got lost in Chicago one time got on that darn sky way. Wasn't pretty nerves were shot when I got off it!!

[lillispod]

Hey! Maybe someone could help me out. I don't know how to work this quick reply thing, but to answer the question I'm from Grand Junction, Colorado.

[mom363546]

when your looking at the post click the last button on the right looks like paper and pencil.

[lizmolik]

I am from Normal IL
It is close to Bloomington I have been there before. Really I have been all over Illinois. From Chicago to Carbondale to Springfield to Rockford.

[gma99]

I live in Grove City, Ohio ~ just outside of Columbus. I just moved here from Hagerstown, Maryland.

[fairburn]

We live south of Atlanta

[TrishaB]

It is close to Bloomington I have been there before. Really I have been all over Illinois. From Chicago to Carbondale to Springfield to Rockford.

Nice to see another person from Illinois. I am from Charleston, Illinois.

I know where Normal is I have been there before.

[cathaleen]

I'm from connecticut. Just started at this site. I cant emagin that i will have enough frequent miles to ever enter any contest. How long have all have you been at this site? Do you find you recieve most of the freebies you sign up for? Its nice to meet you all!:D

[Cpogie]

I'm from connecticut. Just started at this site. I cant emagin that i will have enough frequent miles to ever enter any contest. How long have all have you been at this site? Do you find you recieve most of the freebies you sign up for? Its nice to meet you all!:D

Oh I hope you don't think you need any frequent Tryer Miles to enter a contest, we don't have contest's that cost any of your Miles, every so often (you have to check) you can cash in your miles, either 1,000 or 5,000 and get some small free gift, now don't hold your breath, the prizes are far and few in between, lol just go to the top of the home page where it says earn tryer miles, and put in your pass word and you will see how many points you have and what is available, any ? just ask, someone will help you here, nice to meet you! We all have been here for various times, I have been a member since 2001, long before this forum. and finally yes, we do get most of the samples that we sign up for, some take longer to get than others.

[heges girl]

I am from New jersey.......work and live here:)

[pakat]

I'm from Hot Springs, Arkansas

[creole2]

I am from Louisiana......I live 45 miles s/w of New Orleans...a little cajun town.
:)

[azpuglvr]

I currently live in Glendale, Az(suburb of Phoenix). I moved here, 21 years ago, from Dayton, Ohio and I was born in Anchorage, Alaska. My dream is to move back to Ohio or to northern New England.

[Cpogie]

I currently live in Glendale, Az(suburb of Phoenix). I moved here, 21 years ago, from Dayton, Ohio and I was born in Anchorage, Alaska. My dream is to move back to Ohio or to northern New England.

Gee when I was 9, (many moons ago) my family moved to Sunny Slope, Az, now I don't remember if it is a part of Phoenix or a suburb of Phoenix, anyways about 10 years ago we went to Az because I wanted to see where I lived (30 E. Mission Lane) still remember the address, well the house is gone and it is now part of the Hospital parking lot, I now live in Calif. Welcome to SS forum, hope you find alot of good samples!!

[cathaleen]

I'm from connecticut

[hvacwife]

Originally from Ohio but now reside in Fairbanks Alaska

[azpuglvr]

Originally from Ohio but now reside in Fairbanks Alaska What part of Ohio were you from? I use to live in Dayton & I have family in the West Chester, Hamilton, Middletown area. I was born in Anchorage at Providence Hospital...small world

[mom363546]

What part of Ohio were you from? I use to live in Dayton & I have family in the West Chester, Hamilton, Middletown area. I was born in Anchorage at Providence Hospital...small world


I am originally from ohio too.Windsor Ohio Ashtabula county. The snow belt. I hear that on the weather channel every winter.I also hear Geauga county which was a neighboring county.

[Cpogie]

Originally from Ohio but now reside in Fairbanks Alaska

One word.....Burr

[hvacwife]

Originally from Cleveland Ohio.
I moved to Fairbanks Alaska last spring.

[mom363546]

Originally from Cleveland Ohio.
I moved to Fairbanks Alaska last spring.


How much differance is there between the weather in Alaska compared to cleveland weather. Winters get very cold in NE Ohio.

[caryn]

I live in Carthage, Missouri. That is in Southwest Missouri. Precious Moments is here, museum, etc. It is very close to Joplin, Missouri

[mom363546]

I live in Carthage, Missouri. That is in Southwest Missouri. Precious Moments is here, museum, etc. It is very close to Joplin, Missouri

I live in N.E. MO approx 25 miles south of Iowa line. I've never been to Carthage but know where it is. I have been to Joplin once it was a very nice area. Welcome to the group!!

[shopsforsix]

I live in Carthage, Missouri. That is in Southwest Missouri. Precious Moments is here, museum, etc. It is very close to Joplin, Missouri


Hey neighbor!!! I live in Pittsburg, KS!! What a small world! I was in Carthage, at the Chapel in May for a field trip!! I love that place! Sorry to see that it's not doing so well!! I really hope they can get it back to what it was. I love Precious Moments!

[lizmolik]

I currently live in Glendale, Az(suburb of Phoenix). I moved here, 21 years ago, from Dayton, Ohio and I was born in Anchorage, Alaska. My dream is to move back to Ohio or to northern New England.

My brother lives in Glendale...wonder if you know him or his fiance Floyd Land and Christina Mullins??? Just wondering?

[vmfein]

I grew up in Iowa and lived there for 22 yrs until moving here to Alexandria Virginia. I can't wait until my husband and I move back to the midwest or at least a smaller area. I am not a city person (I grew up in a town with bout 800 people) and still adjusting to living here.

[glamgal]

I always like to see who lives 'near' me!

I live in NC, in the traid area.

I live in NC too!! How Cool Small world out their ain't it! :p

[AMYNDLS]

I'm from L.a. , but I have lived in Dallas 22 years. My husband is from West Virginia, and he has been here 8 years.

[almalady]

I'm from Tampa, Fla. but have lived in Georgia for the last 18 years.

[teacheng1967]

I'm from Pittsburgh, PA but I live in Vacaville, CA.
Love ya black and gold!:)

I lived in the Pittsburgh area for years. Then after graduating from college ('67) in West Virginia, I moved to Illinois. Pittsburgh is still my home town after all these years.

[caryn]

Hey neighbor!!! I live in Pittsburg, KS!! What a small world! I was in Carthage, at the Chapel in May for a field trip!! I love that place! Sorry to see that it's not doing so well!! I really hope they can get it back to what it was. I love Precious Moments!


It is a small world. Our 5th graders went to PSU for their field trip at the planetarium.

[shookie01]

I live in the Northeast Georgia Mountains!!!

[wendav13]

I'm in Erie, PA:cool:

[mom363546]

I'm in Erie, PA:cool:

Welcome to the group! I've been to Erie many times being from Cleveland originally.

Please take the time to learn your way around the forum.There is a search button at the top of the page where you can look up your sample before you post. This saves everyone time. :) :)

Please browse around grab some great freebies and ask if you have any questions!! This forum is full of great people!! :)

[SheliaE46]

Hello! I live in Alabama in a small town called Leighton. We are close to Muscle Shoals, Tus***bia and Florence, Alabama which maybe a little more familiar to some. :)

[SheliaE46]

Hello! I live in a small town in Northwest Alabama called Leighton. My family and I live close to Muscle Shoals, Tus***bia and Florence, Alabama which may be more familiar to some. :)

[SheliaE46]

Hello! I live in a small town in Northwest Alabama called Leighton. My family and I live close to Muscle Shoals, Tus***bia and Florence, Alabama which may be more familiar to some. :)

I spelled Tus***bia wrong, sorry about that! :o

[SheliaE46]

I spelled Tus***bia wrong, sorry about that! :o


For some reason whenever I type Tus***bia it is coming out wrong on my posts. But it is the birth place of Helen Keller, Tus***bia, Alabama.

[laf76]

A little hick town. LOL My address is Ayden, North Carolina but I live in a little community called Ormondsville. VERY RURAL. But we like it. Always been here and always will be I suppose. Let's just say I am from a place where the only exciting thing going on is getting free samples in the mail. Ha! We are in Eastern NC, about 2 hours to the west is our capitol Raleigh.

[babydoll1268]

I grew up in Nashville, Indiana but now live in Goose Creek, South Carolina

[GuatMom]

Hi there all! I am from Austin, Texas. Moved to the Mississippi coast in 1996. Katrina moved us inland....but we're still here lol :)

I'm from Dallas but moved to MS(Jackson area) in 1989. We didn't catch the worst of Katrina but we did have cat.1 winds in our area and we are 3 hrs north of the gulfcoast. Katrina was one heck of a storm!

abieisert, where in MS are you?

[Carly's Mommy]

For some reason whenever I type Tus***bia it is coming out wrong on my posts. But it is the birth place of Helen Keller, Tus***bia, Alabama.

I think the administrators must think we're a bunch of perverts on here. LOL Seriously though, from what I have seen, anytime there is a word that could be used or thought of as a bad word, even when it is part of another word, it is replaced by asterisks.

[mom363546]

I think the administrators must think we're a bunch of perverts on here. LOL Seriously though, from what I have seen, anytime there is a word that could be used or thought of as a bad word, even when it is part of another word, it is replaced by asterisks.


When the site was set up.They put in a list of "bad words".The computors don't know what word your using so it automatically edits any of the forbidden words unfortunately that makes some normal words look bad if it has certain spellings in it. I hope this makes sense! :) :)

[covette]

:) Hi i grew up in CT. Now i reside in NC for over 10 yrs and i LOVE it.

[shookie01]

I'm from Tampa, Fla. but have lived in Georgia for the last 18 years.

What part of Georgia?

[shar930]

I'm from Williston,SC

[Mercedes83]

:D Hello everyone. I'm from Brooklyn, NY. Born and raised their. :D

[PARTYOF6]

Hi Mercedes83. I'm from Chicago ( near north suburb) and recently moved to Indiana because of my husbands job transfer. I miss it!

[cbgrl17]

Chicago, Illinois here! :D

[Cpogie]

Chicago, Illinois here! :D

Hi Chicago, I am originally from the windy city too, where abouts are you in the city? Welcome to SS forums too!!

[lizmolik]

Chicago, Illinois here! :D

What part of Chicago...I used to live there!

[AMYNDLS]

I live in Garland TX, but I was born in Louisiana, moved here at 10. Everyone here say's I'm a native , now!!

[truckert]

I am From South Jersey (New Jersey). Born and raised here.

[tpmh37]

I noticed GuatMom said she was from the J'son,MS area, so am I. How cool!! I live by the reservoir. I thought I wouldn't like it over this way because of the traffic before and after work, but I love it.

[giraf98]

i live in Kansas!

[jp2418]

Twin Cities, Minnesota here! :p

[stufnower]

I always like to see who lives 'near' me!

I live in NC, in the traid area.
I live in SE Kansas

[shopsforsix]

I live in SE Kansas

me too!! what part? I'm in Pittsburg!

[kellie1972]

I am from Texas!:p

[star1997]

I'm from MI=Michigan.....And live here 2 cool

[teacheng1967]

I am from Texas!:p
Hi Kellie,
I'm living in Illinois, but am from Pittsburgh, PA area (go Steelers!!!), educated in WV, and born in Ohio. Lived in GA for 10 years, too.
Trudy from Illinois/teacheng1967

[lizmolik]

Hi Kellie,
I'm living in Illinois, but am from Pittsburgh, PA area (go Steelers!!!), educated in WV, and born in Ohio. Lived in GA for 10 years, too.
Trudy from Illinois/teacheng1967

What part of Illiniois do you live in...I live in S. IL close to Marion!

[BeachMe]

Hi All... I live in Surprise, Arizona. Surprise!! lol I've drifted to the forums from the "helpful hints" section. My user name there was AzCyberGal.

:p

[lizmolik]

Hi All... I live in Surprise, Arizona. Surprise!! lol I've drifted to the forums from the "helpful hints" section. My user name there was AzCyberGal.

:p

Welcome to the forum. If you have any questions just ask :)

[auntie2atrio]

I'm from San Diego... my name is Kristine.

[gloretta]

I grew up in the pittsburgh are but now live in toronto canada

[usarmy wife]

I was born in Mo. But raised in southern Illinois. I live in Washington now. I just moved from Ft. Sill Oklahoma. So our home is where ever the military sends us.:)

[BeachMe]

Welcome to the forum. If you have any questions just ask :)

Actually, I do have a question... I'd like to have an avatar, but I'm not thrilled with the choices available. Is there a way for me to upload my own avatar?

[Sassy65]

I live in Southern Jersey! I grew up most of my life in Jersey. I used to live in Va.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Actually, I do have a question... I'd like to have an avatar, but I'm not thrilled with the choices available. Is there a way for me to upload my own avatar?

Yes there is. Go into your user control panel. On the left, it says control panel, settings and options. Click on edit avatar. Scroll down to custom avatar. There you may upload your own picture. :)

[Cpogie]

Actually, I do have a question... I'd like to have an avatar, but I'm not thrilled with the choices available. Is there a way for me to upload my own avatar?

I have sent you a message on how to do that, hope I explained it correctly!

Opps mom did not see your post, thanks that is what I said in the message, lol

[lizmolik]

Thanks for helping her I was away from the computer most of the day!

[BeachMe]

Yes there is. Go into your user control panel. On the left, it says control panel, settings and options. Click on edit avatar. Scroll down to custom avatar. There you may upload your own picture. :)

Hi again... Sorry to be a pain. But, when I click on 'edit avatar', the only options are "current avatar" and "predifined avatar". I don't see any option for a custom avatar. Am I missing something? I really am computer literate, I swear! lol :eek:

[lizmolik]

Hi again... Sorry to be a pain. But, when I click on 'edit avatar', the only options are "current avatar" and "predifined avatar". I don't see any option for a custom avatar. Am I missing something? I really am computer literate, I swear! lol :eek:

You are not a pain...it took me awille to figure it out too. Down at the bottom I believe it says you can upload a pic. It has a button next to it that says "Browse" Just click that and browse your computer for whatever pic you want. Hope it helps

[mom2fussbudgets]

Hi again... Sorry to be a pain. But, when I click on 'edit avatar', the only options are "current avatar" and "predifined avatar". I don't see any option for a custom avatar. Am I missing something? I really am computer literate, I swear! lol :eek:

Hmmm...did you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page? If so, I am wondering if perhaps only mods can use custom avatars. Would someone else mind checking their edit avatar page?

[wendav13]

Hmmm...did you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page? If so, I am wondering if perhaps only mods can use custom signatures. Would someone else mind checking their edit avatar page?

I can't upload a custom avatar either! The only place any image can be uploaded in the CP is under profile.

[Cpogie]

Hi again... Sorry to be a pain. But, when I click on 'edit avatar', the only options are "current avatar" and "predifined avatar". I don't see any option for a custom avatar. Am I missing something? I really am computer literate, I swear! lol :eek:

No you are not missing anything, perhaps you cannot get the custom avatar, I never thought about that because no one has ever asked.. I will check a bit further and let you know what I find out.

[Cpogie]

Ok, I checked it out and you do not get the custom avatars....as you can see none of the mods have even used it, lol So we are back to square one, I am sorry about that!

[wendav13]

Ok, I checked it out and you do not get the custom avatars....as you can see none of the mods have even used it, lol So we are back to square one, I am sorry about that!

Lizmolik has one (an adorable one I might ad!)

[Cpogie]

Ok, so I was having a senior moment, brain freeze, lost in space, lol I am sorry i forgot about hers!! sorry Liz...

[mom2fussbudgets]

It looks like it is a mod feature only. I haven't even tried to use it. I will have to take a look at it.

I don't blame you for wanting a custom avatar. The choices listed are not great!

[lizmolik]

Ok where it says edit avatar...after it lists all the other ones that SS offers at the bottom it should say something like this:

Custom Avatar
If you have a custom avatar and want to keep it as it is, leave the fields below as they are.

Use Custom Avatar

You may upload a new custom image using the controls below.

Option 1 - Enter the URL to the Image on Another Website

Option 2 - Upload Image From Your Computer

Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 80 by 80 pixels or 19.5 KB (whichever is smaller).

What you do is go to Option 2 and after it says "Upload Image From Your Computer" it will have a botton next to it that says "Browse". Click it and browse your computer for the photo you want. Hope that is a little more explanitory for you. I didnt use a coustom avitar until I became a mod so I dont know if it is that or what! :)

[BeachMe]

Ok, I checked it out and you do not get the custom avatars....as you can see none of the mods have even used it, lol So we are back to square one, I am sorry about that!

Bummer. Thanks for all the help ladies.:D

[mom363546]

I agree the avitars they offer are a little scarey!! I think it makes each girl look like they have an attitude before you even get to know them.Its the eyes or something. I like the simple ss sign with my member date.

[scootabout]

I live in NW Arkansas

[leezme]

I live in Birmingham, Alabama where it is scorching hot everyday!!!! It has been in the high 90s and over 100, I think a couple of days. I live about 5 hours from the gulf coast beaches, the whiest sand and bluest water you have ever seen!

[nuegirl]

Hello everyone, I am from North Chicago,Illinois.

[Cpogie]

Hello everyone, I am from North Chicago,Illinois.

Hi and welcome to the SS forum, feel free to sign up for samples, any ?? just ask, someone will help you...

I am originally from Chicago, moved to Calif in 1960.

[lizmolik]

Hello everyone, I am from North Chicago,Illinois.

My fiance's brother lives in North Chicago. Hello...and Welcome to SS!

[Cpogie]

My fiance's brother lives in North Chicago. Hello...and Welcome to SS!

Ok, help me out, where is North Chicago, meaning what streets? Is it near Chicago Avenue? If so I lived right off Chicago Ave, on Lawndale, I went to Ryerson elementary School, does that ring a bell??

[lizmolik]

Ok, help me out, where is North Chicago, meaning what streets? Is it near Chicago Avenue? If so I lived right off Chicago Ave, on Lawndale, I went to Ryerson elementary School, does that ring a bell??

I have never heard of Lawndale before but I know that North Chicago is close to Gurnee, Waukegan, and Zion. It is farther north than chicago in the suburbs.

[Cpogie]

I have never heard of Lawndale before but I know that North Chicago is close to Gurnee, Waukegan, and Zion. It is farther north than chicago in the suburbs.

lol I have no idea where those other cities are, I lived on the street Lawndale, it crossed Chicago Blvd, and I use to go to the Alamo movie theatre, lol I know it isn' there anymore, but it sure brings back memories cause the show was only 10 cents then, lol and the candy store was right next door!!

[lizmolik]

lol I have no idea where those other cities are, I lived on the street Lawndale, it crossed Chicago Blvd, and I use to go to the Alamo movie theatre, lol I know it isn' there anymore, but it sure brings back memories cause the show was only 10 cents then, lol and the candy store was right next door!!

:eek: 10 cents :eek: I would go everyday if it was 10 cents. And then I would go to the candy store!!! :D

[AngellaGrey]

Hello everyone,
I am glad to be here and I will briefly introduce myself.
I grew up in Miami, California. I'm 25, and I'm study mathematics
I love sunsets over a body of water, music playing my guitar, playing with my pets.
Hope to be usefull to all of you guys ;)
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Angella J. Grey

[rebate queen]

Welcome;) --I'm Dawn--look around, there is alot to explore!!

[nuegirl]

I have never heard of Lawndale before but I know that North Chicago is close to Gurnee, Waukegan, and Zion. It is farther north than chicago in the suburbs.
Hello lizmolik,...and all others Thank you for the warm welcome :D Yes i live closer to lake bluff,gurnee,waukegan. Not much going on over here very boring ...you can check out this link not much just the city where i live in.
www.northchicago.org

[lizmolik]

Hello lizmolik,...and all others Thank you for the warm welcome :D Yes i live closer to lake bluff,gurnee,waukegan. Not much going on over here very boring ...you can check out this link not much just the city where i live in.
www.northchicago.org

Your Welcome...If you are bored...check out our game exclusive...The Impossible Game...You wont be bored for long...it will keep you thinking! :D

[MOMMYOF2BOYZ]

I'M FROM PITTSBURGH, PENNSLYVANIA:cool:

[rebate queen]

I'm from Louisville, Kentucky-- lived there first 25 years--boyfriend joined Marines--we got married and moved to Jacksonville, NC.--have been here 15 years--they call that homesteading when you're in the military--now divorced but I'm staying here--I've worked too hard building my business to leave now!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

What kind of business do you have?

The longest my hubby and I were in one area was five years. Part of that was due to Operation Desert Storm. He got orders to Okinawa, but they cancelled them and sent him to Iraq instead.

[wendav13]

I'M FROM PITTSBURGH, PENNSLYVANIA:cool:

Hi neighbor!! I'm in Erie!

[Dee1968]

I live in extreme southwestern NC. Near the Tn. and Ga. lines.

[Dee1968]

I just found this forum today. I had signed up at startsampling a long time ago and then forgot about it. :eek: Anways thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm divorced, live in extreme southwestern NC ( do I have any neighbors?). I don't have any kids.

Anything else you want to know, just ask.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Hi Dee, welcome! I used to live in Jacksonville, NC, so I am familiar with those long stretches of nothingness!

My name is Chris, and I am pleased to meet you. I hope you enjoy your time here at Start Sampling forums. :)

[carriefisher1]

I live in Wapakoneta, Ohio hometown of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon.

[rebate queen]

What kind of business do you have?

The longest my hubby and I were in one area was five years. Part of that was due to Operation Desert Storm. He got orders to Okinawa, but they cancelled them and sent him to Iraq instead.


I have a massage and bodywork private practice which I haven't been giving enough time to since I got hooked here!!! I started it 12 years ago and (Thank You Lord!!) have been very successful.

What years were you here?? My husband(ex) went to Iraq 3 times. Is your husband still active duty??

[mom2fussbudgets]

I have a massage and bodywork private practice which I haven't been giving enough time to since I got hooked here!!! I started it 12 years ago and (Thank You Lord!!) have been very successful.

What years were you here?? My husband(ex) went to Iraq 3 times. Is your husband still active duty??

That's great! I've heard that a masseuse can make good money! Do you have a lot of Marines as clients? If so, that's gotta be nice! ;)

I was in Jacksonville for a very short time. I moved there August 1986, and we moved October 1988. We lived at Big John's, then we lived in Tarawa Terrace. Jacksonville has a fond place in my heart because it's where I met my hubby, and it's also where we got married. My brother-in-law and sister were stationed there, AND my brother and sister-in-law were stationed there as well. My sister-in-law and I became close, life-long friends by hanging out together and being Marine wives in Jacksonville! Her marriage to my brother didn't last, but our friendship has. I love that woman like a sister. :) After Jacksonville, we lived in Yuma, AZ for 5 years, but from November 1990-July 1991, my hubby was involved in Operation Desert Storm. All-in-all, my hubby was in the Marine Corps for 14 years, and had planned on being a career Marine. Unfortunately, after Clinton was elected, my hubby was down-sized from the Marine Corps. It broke his heart, and it took a long time for him to recover from it. I still don't think he's fully recovered. He was one of those gung ho, there to serve his country type of Marines. He was just so lost for the longest time! It was truly depressing. Right now, he's going to college to be an Accountant. Hopefully, he'll be able to find another niche one of these days!

Probably way more info than you wanted! :)

[shopsforsix]

That's great! I've heard that a masseuse can make good money! Do you have a lot of Marines as clients? If so, that's gotta be nice! ;)

I was in Jacksonville for a very short time. I moved there August 1986, and we moved October 1988. We lived at Big John's, then we lived in Tarawa Terrace. Jacksonville has a fond place in my heart because it's where I met my hubby, and it's also where we got married. My brother-in-law and sister were stationed there, AND my brother and sister-in-law were stationed there as well. My sister-in-law and I became close, life-long friends by hanging out together and being Marine wives in Jacksonville! Her marriage to my brother didn't last, but our friendship has. I love that woman like a sister. :) After Jacksonville, we lived in Yuma, AZ for 5 years, but from November 1990-July 1991, my hubby was involved in Operation Desert Storm. All-in-all, my hubby was in the Marine Corps for 14 years, and had planned on being a career Marine. Unfortunately, after Clinton was elected, my hubby was down-sized from the Marine Corps. It broke his heart, and it took a long time for him to recover from it. I still don't think he's fully recovered. He was one of those gung ho, there to serve his country type of Marines. He was just so lost for the longest time! It was truly depressing. Right now, he's going to college to be an Accountant. Hopefully, he'll be able to find another niche one of these days!

Probably way more info than you wanted! :)

Maybe this will make your hubby feel better! My brother is a Navy man, and got out years ago only to join the Naval Reserves months later. His job and security clearance has put him in many dangerous places over the last 20+ years and many were on land. He told us after just recently coming back from the "Mideast" was the only was he stayed safe was because the Marines led them and had their backs!!!
I do hope that he finds his "place" again!! Our service men and women deserve so much more then they get! They put their lives on the line everyday for our freedoms!

[Cindy]

I another new one to the forums today! I've found so much information already!

I'm originally from southwest PA (not too far from Pittsburgh), but I'm currently living in Baltimore, Maryland.

[angiemaye]

Im new to these forums too. I live in Texas (Dallas area), but grew up in Nebraska.

[starryskies]

:) Hello everyone,
My friend Joy told me about this site (thanks by the way for telling me, Joy!) and I am very, very new at this....:D
I am originally from Belgium (Europe) but have lived most of my life in Germany. I moved to the USA about 4 years ago (for a man...what else...*grin*) and live now in East Dublin , Georgia (about 60 miles from Macon).

[Cpogie]

:) Hello everyone,
My friend Joy told me about this site (thanks by the way for telling me, Joy!) and I am very, very new at this....:D
I am originally from Belgium (Europe) but have lived most of my life in Germany. I moved to the USA about 4 years ago (for a man...what else...*grin*) and live now in East Dublin , Georgia (about 60 miles from Macon).

Hello starryskies and welcome to the SS forum, from Belgium to Germany to the USA, (that man must of been worth it) lol, anyways, help yourself to all the samples you wish, any ?? just ask, there is someone usually 24/7 that will answer any questions you may have, and thankyou Joy for telling your friend about this forum!

[Cpogie]

I another new one to the forums today! I've found so much information already!

I'm originally from southwest PA (not too far from Pittsburgh), but I'm currently living in Baltimore, Maryland.

Hello to both you and angiemaye, welcome to the SS forum, help yourself to any and all samples, chat, ?? just ask, someone will help you asap!

[rebate queen]

Hi starryskies--love that screen name--have fun here!!!!

[mkrebecca]

hello, I am new to the forums and I love all the samples I am finding!!
I am from Cleveland Oh and graduated from Marietta Oh and now live in a very small town called St Louisville OH, which is about an hour from Columbus! Love shopping in Columbus!!

[krazykat]

Hello All :)

I am new here. 22 Year old from Virginia

[LORITHECHICK]

Hello krazykat, welcome and hope you enjoy this site as much as the rest of us...
Starryskies-I think we'd love to hear how you met your other half...there's a place to tell your story in the general discussions section here.
Again, welcome and enjoy...
Lori:)

[Cpogie]

Hello mkrebecca and krazykat....welcome to the SS forum, I hope you are finding some useful samples...grab them while you are here! any ?? just ask, someone will help you out asap! :)

[xoAshley16]

harborcreek, pennsylvania....or erie.....its about 2 hours away from pittsburgh

[wbarker]

Hello! I'm from Kirkland, Washington . . . about 15 minutes outside of Seattle. I've lived here my whole life, rain and shine!!

[tpmh37]

I can't remember if I've posted on this thread before :o but, I live around the Jackson, Mississippi area.

[scolon1818]

I am orginally from Colorado but I am currently living in White Hall,Arkansas.

[cdj201]

i am from burlington, north carolina

[gidge]

Hi all. I am from Tennessee and am very excited to be a part of startsampling.

I was born in LA California but grew up in Paris, Tennessee and I'm still here. My hubby was military so we lived in Mississippi and Jacksonville Florida before moving back here. I also lived in Tulsa OK when I was 17. I've lived in Jackson TN and Nashville TN too but Paris will always be home no matter where I go.

[Cpogie]

I was born in LA California but grew up in Paris, Tennessee and I'm still here. My hubby was military so we lived in Mississippi and Jacksonville Florida before moving back here. I also lived in Tulsa OK when I was 17. I've lived in Jackson TN and Nashville TN too but Paris will always be home no matter where I go.

Hi gidge, welcome to the SS forum, do you miss LA? I am not far from there, I don't think I could ever move back east and leave Calif......

Hope you find some great samples....have fun!

[breakaleg]

Hi everyone. I'm from Farmingdale, NY. That's on Long Island or as we say it Lon Gisland. My husband and I lived in San Bernardino, CA for six whole months before moving back to NY for his work.

[Cpogie]

Hi everyone. I'm from Farmingdale, NY. That's on Long Island or as we say it Lon Gisland. My husband and I lived in San Bernardino, CA for six whole months before moving back to NY for his work.

Humm, San Bernardino.....right down the mountain from me in Big Bear Lake....small world...

[breakaleg]

Humm, San Bernardino.....right down the mountain from me in Big Bear Lake....small world...

My husband worked for Lockheed at Norton AFB and our apt was over by a college over there--I can't remember the name of it. We were there in '91. I think we went exploring one day and were up in your area...it was very pretty up there compared to where we were staying.

[Cpogie]

My husband worked for Lockheed at Norton AFB and our apt was over by a college over there--I can't remember the name of it. We were there in '91. I think we went exploring one day and were up in your area...it was very pretty up there compared to where we were staying.

I use to work for Lockheed also, but I worked for the one in Burbank, CA....many years ago....Yes, Big Bear is beautiful! lots of Pine Trees and of course the lake!

[rebate queen]

i am from burlington, north carolina

Come through your neck of the woods a lot--travelling from Jacksonville,NC to Louisville, KY to visit family...

[motherofall6]

Do you have Amish Communities in your area?

I live in troy township (burton) ohio ,which borders middlefield. about half of my street is amish, and i love it. they are so friendly.

[ERicap3]

Iowa :d

[mbpnursy]

Michigan's Upper Peninsula, outside of Marquette, God's Country!

[xsweetestx]

Im in Flint,Mi..:p

[Yaana]

urbana, oh.............go bucks!!!!

[deb1399]

ALabama--"ROLL TIDE"

[bvanpeltsw]

Jacksonville, Florida


then I moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico for a job and a guy!:p

[Cpogie]

Jacksonville, Florida


then I moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico for a job and a guy!:p

Did the job work out, lol (only kidding)

[bvanpeltsw]

Did the job work out, lol (only kidding)

Hahah actually the relationship worked out and the job did not.

I found a better job with better rewards:D

[beadinglady]

Hello everone,
just joined the other day,I`m From Connecticut

[LORITHECHICK]

Hello!! Are the leaves changing where you live yet? Enjoy the site, and welcome.

[LORITHECHICK]

Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends out there.....:)

[penny143]

I was born and raised in Texas so this will always be my home but last year I moved to Alaska for a bit and I absolutely fell in love with it so now I'm planning to move back early next year...long story short I consider Texas and Alaska my home.

[irishmoss]

Montana and already had our first snow -

[MandMnmbr3]

We live in the High Desert in CA.

~Mae~

[Cpogie]

We live in the High Desert in CA.

~Mae~

Hi from Big Bear Lake! You are not too far from me in the High Desert, welcome to SS! Hope you find alot of samples, grab them while they are here! any ? just ask, someone will get to you asap!

Welcome to beadinglady, Penny143, and Irishmoss too!!

[Marlena]

Phoenix, Arizona for 2 years so far...lived my first 23 in Greenville, North Carolina.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Phoenix, Arizona for 2 years so far...lived my first 23 in Greenville, North Carolina.

I've lived in NC and AZ myself! I lived in Jacksonville for a little over two years, and spent five years in Yuma. I sure do miss those AZ sunsets!

[mspete]

I was born in North Alabama but have been living in central Alabama since 1959.

[MandMnmbr3]

Hi from Big Bear Lake! You are not too far from me in the High Desert, welcome to SS! Hope you find alot of samples, grab them while they are here! any ? just ask, someone will get to you asap!

Welcome to beadinglady, Penny143, and Irishmoss too!!

Thanks for the WW. Nope, not too far about an hour or so drive. I'm in the Victorville area.

~Mae~

[Cpogie]

Thanks for the WW. Nope, not too far about an hour or so drive. I'm in the Victorville area.

~Mae~

Victorville and Apple Valley is where I go shopping when I come down from the mt. nice to meet you!

[azpuglvr]

Hi Marlena. My name is Janine & I live in Glendale(small world :))

[lizmolik]

Hi Marlena. My name is Janine & I live in Glendale(small world :))

My brother lives in the same town as you...

[VanillaBean]

I miss Phoenix- and South Mountain watching the sunsets!!!

[Missy]

I am from New York. Just south of Buffalo to be exact. Land of "Construction" and "Blizzards"!
Very happy to have found this site!

Be well all!
Missy

[Cpogie]

Hi Missy, Welcome to the SS forum, I think you are 3 hours difference from me here in Calif. Hope you find some great samples to try...get em while they are here, sometimes they go pretty fast, If you have any ? just ask and someone will answer you asap...:)

[Missy]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Enjoying myself - so far! :)

[LORITHECHICK]

Hi Missy!!!

[sweetsali]

Hi everyone!

I'm orginally from Queens, NY and presently reside in District Heights, MD.

Newbie the StartSampling boards and loving it!


TSA

[LORITHECHICK]

Wow, that's alot. What's the best part and what's the worst part about moving around so much?
Just curious....

[tj805]

I live in Uniontown, PA.

I'm from Morgantown, WV (VERY close to Uniontown) :D

[LORITHECHICK]

Sheesh, hope you were able to recover and get some cash from them to replace your stuff.

[lain]

New York! More specifically, Long Island, even though I still haven't gotten over the fact that I moved out of the city :p

[ilove2sample]

I'm from Trinity, Texas. Just north of Houston...

[mary k]

I'm from a small town half way between Houston and San Antonio called Flatonia Texas.:)

[vealcalf]

I'm from Morgantown, WV (VERY close to Uniontown) :D

Howdy neighbor! :p

[MandMnmbr3]

Victorville and Apple Valley is where I go shopping when I come down from the mt. nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you as well Cpogie. Sorry for the delay in my reply. One of our daughters and I had a nasty flu bug or something over the weekend. Didn't do much but sleep. Feeling SO much better now! :D

~Mae~

[klassie1]

Hi everyone and Good Morning (day) to some of you!!
I live in Rudolph, Ohio it is about 8 miles west of the college of Bowling Green, Ohio. We live in the boonies and love it way out here!! We own property on the maumee river and also past columbus, Ohio past hocking hills, Ohio. It is very pretty there as well with all the hills and seclusion!
I guess it is safe to say we are country bumpkins!!! My husband and I were both raised in the halfway point of city/country and we love it here now and woldn't go anywhere else at all now!!!
Your fr:D :rolleyes: iend
wanda

[Cpogie]

Nice to meet you as well Cpogie. Sorry for the delay in my reply. One of our daughters and I had a nasty flu bug or something over the weekend. Didn't do much but sleep. Feeling SO much better now! :D

~Mae~



Hi everyone and Good Morning (day) to some of you!!
I live in Rudolph, Ohio it is about 8 miles west of the college of Bowling Green, Ohio. We live in the boonies and love it way out here!! We own property on the maumee river and also past columbus, Ohio past hocking hills, Ohio. It is very pretty there as well with all the hills and seclusion!
I guess it is safe to say we are country bumpkins!!! My husband and I were both raised in the halfway point of city/country and we love it here now and woldn't go anywhere else at all now!!!
Your fr:D :rolleyes: iend
wanda

Hope you and your daughter are feeling better Mae!

Klassie, welcome to the SS forum! I live in the boonies too, up in the mountains at about 7,000ft elevation in Big Bear Lake, Calif, we love it too! We have no freeways, no trains, no jets, we also have 4 seasons at this elevation, so we have snow in the winter! We call it designer snow here because we do not have it all the time and when we do the roads are usually clear within 1 day, last year we had the least snow in recorded history for this area...it was nice but we do need the snow or rain as our water comes from wells up here. We also have 2 ski slopes, the lake, water skiing, boating, fishing, camping, nature walks, and lots of things going on every weekend. We are close to everything "down" the hill as we say, Palm Springs is about 2 hours away, the beach is also about 2 hours away, Disneyland, about 1 1/2 hours or so away....:)