What are some of your other passions and interests beyond swimming?

Originally posted by Kae1 studying for my bat mitzvah (a little late, I know, but only 10 more weeks to go) Mazel tov, Kae! Good for you! e.

Originally posted by Scansy You know what they say about the Browns right? The best years of their history were 1996, 1997, 1998!:D (For those who don't know, those were the years Cleveland didn't have a team!:cool: ) Low blow Scansy, but thats how the history runs between the Browns and Pukesburgh, oh my mistake Pittsburgh. :D

Originally posted by dorothyrde We debated going to Hersey this summer and decided on Cedar Point because it is closer and DS has been wanting to go there a long time. He and I like coaster, DH and DD do not! I haven't been to CP in years. When I was a kid, we went there as a family. Now, I'm only an hour from Hershey and an hour and half from Great Adventure in NJ. We prefer Hershey - it seems more family oriented, is less expensive, closer and the rides are on par I think.

Originally posted by James Low blow Scansy, but thats how the history runs between the Browns and Pukesburgh, oh my mistake Pittsburgh. :D Funny part is, my Dad has two sisters that ended up in the Cleveland area. They're all Browns fans now. :mad: Lots of cousins, etc. I've been to many weddings there and used to spend weeks at a time there hanging out with cousins when I was a kid. I like Cleveland a lot as a city. It gets a bum rap sometimes. Then again, I've been to Buffalo many times and like it too. So what do I know???:) :confused: :rolleyes: :)

Bill, How'd you get into THAT? Interesting. Very cool. You're full of surprises. No wonder you swim the mile. You're very patient ;) Antiques Road Show? PS If you ever forget your towel... just kidding:p

Originally posted by Karen Duggan Bill, How'd you get into THAT? Interesting. Very cool. You're full of surprises. No wonder you swim the mile. You're very patient ;) Antiques Road Show? PS If you ever forget your towel... just kidding:p Hi Karen, When I lived in Manhattan, I was dating a woman from Germany who was studying at F.I.T. with a Fulbright Grant. She liked all types of different cultural foods and events, and had a particular interest in textiles. At the time, there was a well known quilt dealer named Shelly Zegart visiting New York from Kentucky, and she brought about 100 of her best quilts to a private showing in a brownstone apartment. My friend wanted to return to Germany with an authentic antique American quilt, and she dragged me along. When we were there, I was really drawn to the objects. One quilt in particular, a stunning New York Beauty from 1860, caught my eye because the pattern reminded me of a large Navajo storm pattern rug given to me by my Grandfather many years earlier. After much correspondance with Shelly, I purchased it. Now, more than 15 years later, I have a couple dozen very fine examples. I display them in my home because I have large wall spaces and tall vaulted ceilings. Not only are they very unique works of art, but they really help with the acoustics in large spaces. By the way, I think the people who actually make these pieces are the ones who are patient....I've never made one myself. Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com Swimmer Bill, Have you ever been to any of the Meninite(sp) relief sales? They are held in ht espringtiem. Once in Penn., a woman was selling quilts mde by her great grandmother. They were awesome. Hi Craig, I have never been to the Mennonite relief sales. If they are in Pennsylvania, it's a bit of a trip from my home in the northwest. I do have several Pennsylvania Dutch examples in my collection, most notably an 1820's crib quilt featuring 54 gothic paper-cut applique snowflake blocks made of glazed cotton from the lining of men's clothing. It is thought to have been made by children. (pic attached).

Originally posted by Leonard Jansen I used to live in Hershey and now live about 12 miles away. My wife says that they have a new 3D exhibit at Chocolate World that is truly amazing and well worth the time if you decide to go there. Also, the town of Hershey has a municipal indoor/outdoor pool if you want to swim while there. -LBJ Yeah, the 3D exhibit is fun.

Originally posted by Scansy I haven't been to CP in years. When I was a kid, we went there as a family. Now, I'm only an hour from Hershey and an hour and half from Great Adventure in NJ. We prefer Hershey - it seems more family oriented, is less expensive, closer and the rides are on par I think. So CP this year, and maybe we will try Hersey next year. My daughter was eyeing the chocolate bath! ewwww.

We were very tempted, but the drive was more than we wanted to do. I signed up for brochures, so now I am getting e-mails, brochures, so am unlikely to forget this place. Plus the area around it looks interesting and I have never been that far East before.

I don't know about the chocolate bath.... But I will tell you, if you go to Hershey, you will be surprised at some of the candy they make and sell there that is hard to find anywhere else. Also, they make the best kettle corn I have found. You can usually get it right out of the kettle.:)