25 Random Things About Me.

[rjc]

4. I was a better shot then my husband

He made the mistake of bragging about what a great shot he was, so we went to the target range and he never made that mistake again.

[Russell Roberts]

TW, are you sure with #4 you never held a job as a bull rider in a rodeo? LOL

#20 is awesome. Wish I could say the same, I'm trying to lose weight right now. I'm at 165 on my way to 150.

[Jennifer Smith]

This is hard, some of this stuff you guys already know!

Teach, we already knew a lot of your stuff!

(BTW I would like to know more about that counseling stuff!)

1. Being a CoGoP pastor's wife was bittersweet.. and ultimately, almost drove me crazy. (But, I left with most of my sanity.... (And, I learned a lot from a super-firy bunch of Jamaicans we pastored.)

2. I love the Lord and I love our church.

3. My jobs are challenging. But, I love the way God has placed me in them! Children are my business.

4. Chocolate is a divinely created stress relief. And, so is coffee.

5. I learn something new every day.

6. I am a ham when given the opportunity, and have a son who is even hammier! (Think: Hammy from "Over the Hedge") He is a bright spot in my life.

7. I have a lot on my plate... but the Lord helps me, and reminds me that His yoke is easy.

8. The best thing about Indiana is....(I'm still thinking....)

9. The winter weather in Indiana reminds me of my Washington State hometown... rainy, cold, and gray!

10. I have a ten-year tradition of working for the Census Bureau, and just applied for 2010's Census. One of my first jobs, in 1900... it was fun!

11. I am a softy. But don't tell anyone.

12. I dislike discord and dissonance. They distract, disturb, and distress me.

13. And I like word games! Beat my husband at Scrabble on one of our first dates....

14. I dream of opening a Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate, engaging and stimulating accredited Christian preschool, as the Lord allows.

15. My husband is a gentle giant who writes me really awesome poems!! And, he gives backrubs. How can you beat that!

16. Pastoring was not always everything we wanted...but God is so gracious.

17. A quiet evening at home with my family is the best thing ever.

18. I like to cook, and this is recent!

19. I have talented, beautiful and exceptional children... (Don't we all!)

20. I have lived in three corners of the United States, and am now living in the middle; (but I prefer the coasts.)

21. The economy does not get me down.

22. I have cast out a demon.

23. My daughter goes to preschool with me every day and she is blossoming!

24. In 1980 I also watched Mt. St. Helens mushroom from the sidewalk in front of my house. It was surreal!

25. After writing this, I wish I could borrow some of Dr. Ron's experiences!

[Jennifer Smith]

Here goes mine:


7. I type 120 words per minute on a standard typewriter.

14. I love dachshunds and my 17 year old female just died a couple of weeks ago.
23. I don’t eat beef and I’m allergic to seafood.

So what do you eat when your brother comes to visit, since he won't eat chicken?

..So sorry to hear about your dog.

120 wpm? Amazing!

[Jennifer Smith]

Rambopreacher, four CoGoP flags?

[Gerald Creasy]

10. I have a ten-year tradition of working for the Census Bureau, and just applied for 2010's Census. One of my first jobs, in 1900... it was fun!

You don't look a DAY over fifty.

[jinjer]

1. I am an only child.
2. I was born with no middle name, Jinjerita Collins
3. I have been married for 18 years.
4. I played basketball in high school.
5. I had a basketball scholarship to Miami of Ohio, but was injured my last B-ball game of high school
6. I'm old enough to have played basketball under "girls" rules, that was in 5th & 6th grade.
7. I never had any children.
8. I am a nurse, have been for 13 years.
9. I also have an accounting degree
10. Both of my parents and all of my grandparents are deceased.
11. I am still going to school!
12. I play the piano, used to play the clarinet in elementary school.
13. My best friend, Vicki, and I have been friends for more than 40 years.
14. I live in Huntsville, AL, but my hometown is Louisville KY
15. I am somewhat OCD. I like my things orderly and done my way, you should see the can goods in my pantry.
16. I used to manage a Christian book store, that's how I got to Huntsville
17. Red is my favorite color.
18. If my friends are any indication, I am old enough to be a grandmother.
19. I love to travel, I have been to Ireland & Paris, & many states.
20. My favorite trips were Alaska and Ireland.
21. I worked at COGOP General Headquarters in the Records Dept.
22. I used to weigh 293#
23. Billy Ray Cyrus (and of course Miley) is my cousin.
24. I don't really like to workout but I do it anyway
25. I love to eat!!!

[Gerald Creasy]

1 First Creasy in my line born outside of Virginia or Tennessee since 1670 (but since Kentucky used to be part of Virginia, maybe I’m the first one born back in Virginia after 140 years.)

2 According to Ancestry.com I am a direct descendant of Chaucer, and a cousin to Frank and Jesse James, Clyde Barrow and Doc Holliday.

3 I once lived in the original Tomlinson college Library.

4 Went to school with Comedian Danny Whitehurst, Gospel singer Candy Hemphill, and Dr Ron’s famous son.

5 Until back surgery, I could put my feet behind my head.

6 Am a first cousin twiced removed of Ernest Tubbs wife Oleane, who’s mom was a Creasy.

7 Am the father of Country Singer Jim Reeves’ great-grand nephew.

8 As a kid I once played in wrecked squad car sitting on the side of the road in McNairy County Tennessee
They later made a series of movies about the then county sheriff; Walking Tall

9 I have broken three bones and have a steel screw in my foot.

10 Am an unashamed member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

11 I used to have wavy red hair, I didn’t know it was waving good bye.

12 I have no desire to ever see New York City.

13 Have never drank, smoked or used illegal drugs. (For some reason this reminds me of a Benny Hill line, said with pity, to someone who made a similar claim: “You mean you haven’t enjoyed getting to look like that!?”)

14 My eyes are green with flecks of gold and a yellow brown ring around the pupil.

15 Could eat Mexican food 7 days a week.

16 Once took a picture of the Belle of Louisville…after it sank.

17 Have an unexplainable and anachronistic addiction to Western Swing. “Take it away, Leon! Take it away!”

18 Once was the only white kid in class.

19 If I had the money my garage would be filled with Classic Vw Bugs, Ghias, Buses and Things; for that matter if I had the money I’d have a garage.

20 If I could time travel I’d go back and kill myself at age 9.

21 I have met and obtained autographed items from Roger McGuinn, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, Sam Bush, Don Helms and Rick Miller, Mary Huff & Dave Hartman.

22 I really, really hate Modern Country music.

23 I have never lost a game of Trivial Pursuit

24 I once complained on the internet about an error in a new book and received an email from the Editor of that book saying “You are right.”

25 The last gun I shot was a derringer.

[soulsearcher]

Gerald, #7... they don't make 'em like Reeves any more. My favorite country male vocalist of all time.

[rjc]

Here goes mine:


7. I type 120 words per minute on a standard typewriter.

14. I love dachshunds and my 17 year old female just died a couple of weeks ago.
23. I don’t eat beef and I’m allergic to seafood.

So what do you eat when your brother comes to visit, since he won't eat chicken?

..So sorry to hear about your dog.

120 wpm? Amazing!

I cook him beef and I grill a chicken breast for me, I'm used to cooking like this because my entire family loves beef. He is really easy to cook for, he is not at all picky except for the chicken, besides I like to cook.

I'm starting to look around for another dachshund, the house feels empty and we used to have wonderful conversations, she was a great listener.

[Russell Roberts]

Gerald, the Walking Tall thing is really cool and the Sons of the Confederate deal. I could actually join but haven't looked into it. Several of my forefathers fought in the civil war. Ever been to Vicksburg?

RJC, 120 words per minute is just incredible. Quite impressive.

Jennifer, you sound like a very good mother and wife. #12 is quite an impressive alliteration.

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[Jennifer Smith]

10. I have a ten-year tradition of working for the Census Bureau, and just applied for 2010's Census. One of my first jobs, in 1900... it was fun!

You don't look a DAY over fifty.

Haha, that was to keep you guessing about what year it was!



Fifty? It's a good thing (for you) I'm not easily offended!

[Martha]

1. I am 65 years old.

2. I have white hair and don’t plan to color it.

3. I have 2 sons and 2 granddaughters.

4. I was the organist at a COGOP for about 30 years.

5. I served as music minister at another COGOP for 14 years.

6. My maiden name is Luna but was orginally Looney. It was changed a few generations ago.

7. I’ve been friends with Pastor Gary’s sister for about 50 years.

8. I sang in a trio with Pastor Gary’s sister and my former husband and we actually recorded a song for an album put out by the Broadcast Record Club. That was in the 1960's.

9. I once worked with a group of scuba divers who tested space tools under water. That was in 1968. (No I was not a diver.)

10. I served as a federal observer at an election in Vicksburg Mississippi in 1979.

11. I’ve lived in only two different houses my entire life.

12. I survived a divorce, both children moving out to start their own lives, turning 50 and starting a new job all in one year.

13. I love animals. I’ve had various dogs and cats as pets over the years.

14. I once raised pit bull dogs.

15. I had 2 cats but one died last May. My cat that’s still living is named Missy and she’s old and opinionated just like me!

16. My granddaughters are the sweetest most wonderful kids ever.

17. My younger son is in a band called DiscOasis.

18. My older son worked for many years in the recording industry.

19. I worked for the Army until retirement 1n 2003.

20. I now work part time for the Convention and Visitor Bureau. I get paid to tell people where to go!

21. I am a native Huntsvillian. Not very many of us around in my age group. Huntsville only had a population of about 20,000 when I was a child.

22. My great grandfather fought in the civil war for the south.

23. My grandfather was a baptist minister and school teacher.

24. My father was made to work in a cotton mill when he was 9 years old.

25. My life is great! I have all I need and most of what I want. God has blessed me abundantly!

[Russell Roberts]

Martha, number eleven is quite remarkable. Few people experience the privilage of that kind of stability. I think that's really cool.