I am new as well and after talking (emailing that is) Mike Bobbitt (i hope i got that correct) wanting to introduce myself to the forums. He felt this was the right forum to place such an introduction.
After joining the Forum's, I took my time and read a lot of the posts and subjects to get a 'feel' of the atmosphere here
and finally got the nerve up to start posting to a few of the forums. Beleive me I only post to those things I actually have a comment or something to contribute too. I think the into's are a nice idea. As I have not seen many I thought perhaps if more people saw them it would inspire them to post the same.
Ok here's goes. I am originally from Massachusetts/Rhode Island area but recently moved to Philadelphia. (Ha! she's from the U.S.) I am from the U.S. but I did live in the Kingston On area for 4 yrs. moving back to the U.S. which I had not planned on.
I have been in a committed relationship with a member of the CF's and now it has become a long distance relationship for few unforseen reasons.
Discovering these forums, for me, helps me keep more in touch with the events, and I like reading the comments from others in different areas of the military family. A few of the memebers do know me from here (in person that is) as I have either met them in person on my visits back to CFB Petawawa or talk with them on the phone.
My relationship is more with the U.S. Military as I was for several years a private contractor for the Defense Department, but I have come to know military is military wherever you are.
Now I'm in the private sector working in the Philadelphia area as an administrator and teaching.
I like knowing more about 'you' all as it helps me understand more about what my s/o goes through on a day to day basis.
Thanks everyone (Mike) for helping me navigate through these forums.
If anyone would like to contact me or ask me anything don't be shy. You can email me through the forum or ask directly.
emmiee