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[oshma]

Hi all.

My name is Mary, I'm a Noo Yawkuh, and I have been lured into Democratic Underground by my favorite bad influence cum political maven, Justin Allen.

I'm interested in disaster response, craft beer, data, pub quizzes, and my girlfriend. NOT in that order.

My girlfriend, Andrea Sears, was News Editor of WBAI for many years and now podcasts on http://www.leftvoices.net . She tries valiantly to keep me well-informed.

Anyone want to point me in the direction of colorful threads?

Thanks.

[In_The_Wind]

1. A hardy welcome to DU!

Justin mentioned that one of his friends joined.

How's the weather down there?

It's been snowing for hours in New Paltz.

As to the colorful threads:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1036

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1002

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1018

[oshma]

2. Thanks for the colorful welcome--and yes, it is very snowy down here

I am worried about Mother Nature. She seems to be a wee bit fond of the white powder lately.

[In_The_Wind]

3. Hahaha!

I hates that white stuff!

Methinks: You'll fit in very well here.

[ret5hd]

4. Speak Up!!! We can't hear you in the back!!!

[oshma]

5. HALLLLOOOOO!

I AM PUTTING ON MY RENEE FLEMING PROJECTING VOICE....CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

(actually, I'm more set-of-bagpipes-being-molested-by-a-goat type singing voice myself, but I am loud.)