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    Hello my friends........

    ....During the years when I was so busy taking care of my Dear Helen
    I didn't have time for much else, But now that she's left me, I find
    myself with time on my hands and am really starting to enjoy it.I have
    plenty of friends and family to spend time with but somehow I'm drawn
    to this site. It was such a blessing during my struggle.

    ....I've often marveled at the pictures in some of your profiles, They
    say a picture is worth a thousand words and when I read ones writing
    and see their picture, everything seems to fit. It helps me to understand
    your personality, and I feel like I know you better.

    ....Since I found out that by clicking on your name I could look
    at your profile, and find out a little bit about you, I do that
    everytime a new name appears and sometimes there's a picture.

    ....For some reason, not very many of us have any information about
    our situation in our profiles. I had put some info in mine when I first
    joined so you would all understand where I was coming from. Yesterday
    I decided I would give the picture a try.

    ....In message boards page, I clicked search "pictures" and found a
    discussion started by Shoegirl, asking Nikky for help with getting a
    picture into her profile. This discussion started Aug.2008 and continued
    for three years with 261 entries. It seemed like everyone wanted to have
    their picture in their profile and Nikky was telling them how to do it.
    Over and over again she explaind the process, and almost everyone
    suceeded in doing it and for some that could not, Nikky did it for them.

    ....I read every post in the discussion. It was captivating. I couldn't
    quit. And toward the end everyone there was so happy with their picture
    and everyone had an icon by their name. And through it all, Nikky was
    there. Even though she was having neurological problems at the time. She
    never deserted the group.

    ....The amazing thing about all this is that Nikkys instructions are
    still good. I used them and it was a great learning experience. Learning
    something new especially if its challenging, gives me self esteme which
    translates into happiness.....Will I ever quit talking about happiness?

    ....In spite of happiness, I feel the pain of everyone here, especially
    those of you who do not have a * after your name....GeorgieBoy...
    • CommentAuthorMoon*
    • CommentTimeJan 31st 2013
     
    George, the picture is great. Yes, it is nice to see you and Helen in one of your happier times. Thanks.
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    Lovely picture George....A beautiful couple!.
    i would love to see more profile pics...If I can work it out I'll add mine
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeJan 31st 2013
     
    Loved the pictures. I've tried unsuccessfully, but with your success, I'll try again.
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    Not only photos, but I often look at a profile & find little personal info - which is a choice, but I would like to know where someone lives, definitely ages & certainly how long AD has been a factor. It helps me to understand a bit more about those posting and affects my response.

    Great photo Georgie, your inner happiness just shines thru and it's a joy to know that you still have it.
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    So uplifting to read our posts. Your picture and profile brought a smile to my face! What a wonderful example of the happiness true love brings. Keep posting. You have so much experience to share.
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    Wolf........

    ....What a beautifull picture you have in your profile.
    I assume that is your lovely wife playing the violin, or
    is it a viola?
    ....I have noticed your pictures befor. You must know
    a lot about photography and editing photos. You have
    certainly mastered the art of putting them in your
    profile.
    ....As for me, I was just following Nikky's instructions
    form five years ago, trying one thing after another and
    finally got it.
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2013
     
    Hi George,

    That's actually a painting I'm working on of a young lady tuning up for a recital. It came from the local newspaper. I'll put a picture of Dianne up in a couple of days so you can see her.

    That's a great picture of you and your wife. You are a very spry looking 91 and your eye's are full of life.
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      CommentAuthorol don*
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Well from someone not computer savvy the instructions are clear as mud,I've tried an tried but alas I shall remain faceless,probably just as well,might freak someone out if they actually saw me,Phranque did see me for breakfast last spring but we couldn't connect last month,hmmmm perhaps thats why we didn't connect,to all who have figured it out great job,now let me see where did I see those beginner computer classes?
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      CommentAuthorBama* 2/12
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Dumb me, lost my picture trying to change it to a current one. Here's how I look now..no wrinkles, blonde, slim and the same old smile. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. If I remember correctly Nikki had me e-mail her a picture and put the first one on my profile. Help...Nikki
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    If you want help I will put up your picture.

    I would need the picture and your sign on and password to the board. Ol Don too. Just send an email and we can talk about it directly off line. If you send an email tell me your sign on name in the email (I won't be able to tell it's Bama or Ol Don unless you do). The offer applies to anyone here.


    Wolf Krause
    wkrause@rogers.com
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      CommentAuthorBama* 2/12
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Awwwww wolf, ol don is the ugly one. I think I like the discription of how I look better than the picture. I look in the mirror everyday and wonder who that old lady is that's looking back at me.
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    Bama, email me. Thanks. Lois
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Bama...you are so cute...and best of all you are older then me....hahaha You are an inspriation to all.
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    Bama, Lois you both are gorgeous...
    I'm waiting for my DD to send me a recent photo of Dh and I, as I lost lots of photos changing computers.
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Wolf: I sent you my pic....I think I did. and the info you requested.
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      CommentAuthorol don*
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Wolf tried to send but email bounced heres mine mrblugil@yahoo.com if ya send me email I'll reply with pic thanks loads
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Don, just sent the email.
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      CommentAuthorol don*
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Thanks Wolf,after four years thanks to you
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    Most welcome Don.
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2013
     
    And thanks from me, too, Wolf.
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    Lovely to see faces to the names we have become family / friends with...
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2013
     
    Thanks so much wolf. That pic was taken 4 years ago. Do believe I look older after the 4 most stressful years of my life being caregiver to my dh. The baby in my arms is one of my great-granddaughters born 4 years ago March 27.
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2013
     
    You look great, JudithKB*, especially the larger one in your profile.
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2013
     
    Thank you Mary. Like many here with their star...there are many days I don't feel great. Last night was one of those times. I didn't get to sleep until 3:00 in the morning and was awake at 7:30. I probably will fall asleep if I watch the big game.
    • CommentAuthordivvi*
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2013
     
    its wonderful to see all the new profile pics! how nice to associate a name with a picture. maybe someone can post here how to get that tinyurl connect working? i think yes nikki put that info up once before. it was pretty easy to do. a step by step how to would be lovely for anyone wanting to post them. i may even put up another if i can figure it out.
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    I thought I was following Nikki's directions but.... I got my profile done okay, but the one discussion page just shows the top of my head and my eyes :-) I've never been able to figure that one out..... :-)
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    redbud73086*, it has something to do with the size of your picture. I can't remember what you have to do though! Will try to find it.
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2013
     
    Redbud73086*, well, the sunglasses make your picture distinctive.
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    ....I'm only a wana-be at this tech stuff. But if someboby kike
    Wolf or Nikki explains it in great detail, I can usually get it.
    ....Wolf has kindly offered to do this for us but if you want to
    Do It Wourself you can do what I did. Click SEARCH at top of page,
    then type "picture" and you will find a discussion started by
    Shoegirl, asking Nikky for help with getting a picture in her profile.
    This is old, (2008) but it still works
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    I've sent Wolf my photo to add it for me.
    I thought I could just upload one from my desktop folder, but no can do!
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2013
     
    Julia, I wrote an email back about the password. I'm wondering if perhaps you didn't see that.
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    I did see it Wolf.
    I signed off and then tried to sign on again with that password, but had trouble logging on again.
    I must have forgot and gotten it all wrong, so I changed the password, and wrote you another emali with a new password.
    thank you .
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2013
     
    My apologies Julia. It was there all the time.

    If you would rather I didn't do what I did with your picture to give you an icon send me an email and I'll take it back out.

    Your second email came in together with my wife's Aeroplan statement and I just learned minutes ago I never look there because it hurts to see her name like she's still here. I looked twice and couldn't see your email and only when I sorted the entire directory by name did I find it. When I resorted by date because now I was really confused I realized we all have 'blind' spots.
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    Thank you so much Wolf...that's lovely, just leave it like that, that's fine..
    I'll update my profile info a bit..
    Sadly Dh doesn't look like this now, that was taken April 2012 on our 50th anniversary, yesterday was our DD's 50th birthday, we went to visit him and he didn't know who she was "who is she" he asked. Another heartbreaking moment!
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2013
     
    Lovely pictures, Julia. You look as I had imagined. Thanks to you and Wolf.
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2013
     
    Well, Wolf, you're a genius. Never thought you could rescue this older photo. The other one will sell books (I hope), but, as you say, this one is better. Thanks very much!
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2013
     
    Great pics of all....makes the place seem like we really do know each other.
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    Lovely photos...love your hair Mary75*,
    A Mary?... told me about this site when I left a message somewhere else ( Moving forward with Alz ), it may have been you...thank you so much if it was...
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      CommentAuthorol don*
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2013
     
    Ah 75 what a beauty,Eric had an eye for beauty as well as the gift of humor
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2013
     
    Thank you, Don. I won't say anything more, or Missy Vickie will accuse me of flirting with you, Southern style.
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    I agree with ol don*, mary75*! And, no accusations from this Southern gal! There's an art to that - just ask Bama!