Bobbi

bobbi · Getting comfortable Joined: 21 Aug 2003 Posts: 7 Gender:

Hi,

I'm shyly trying to join this group but have to say I've only joined one other message board, so I'm gonna be pretty amateurish in my initial attempts.

Well, given that, I'm definitely a book lover as well as a fan of ideas, free-thinking and deep thinking. I met Chris at an atheist's meetup the other night and was quite impressed, so naturally I wanted to check this out.

I'll probably take the suggestion to add a bit about myself as I feel this process out. For now, I can say that I'm an engineer by trade and a fan of literature and philosophy by nature. Actually, I have lots of interests, such that I can't keep up with all my 'hobbies', quests, and research projects even when fully retired! (I am partially retired now...I work contract efforts when I feel like it/get greedy.) When I'm not working, I am often traveling overseas because that is a major interest of mine. I've been to so many interesting places and plan to keep on exploring. And for the last few months I've been heavily involved in the campaign for Howard Dean for president in 2004.

Well, guess that's about all for now, intro-wise. The book I'm most 'pushing' these days is by Joan Didion, called Fixed Ideas: America since 9.11

Kostya · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Bobbi

Hi Bobbi,

Welcome to booktalk. It's nice to see another book lover joining the club.

It must be cool being able to travel a lot. I hope I can get to a point in my life when I can go visit other countries and places.

ZachSylvanus · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: Bobbi

Glad you chose to register

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Don't be a fraid of the board or chatting...most of us don't bite

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infidel2 · Getting comfortable Joined: 15 Aug 2003 Posts: 9 Gender:

Welcome indeed bobbi, we're friendly intelligent, open minded
John

Chris OConnor · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:21 am Post subject: Re: Bobbi

Bobbi

Welcome to BookTalk!

It was great meeting you at the MeetUp the other day. That was one of the better conversations we've had in awhile, except for when the spiritual guy walked over and had to share his views. :lol

I'll be at the next MeetUp for sure, although I wish we could do them a bit more north than St. Pete. I've long been thinking we need to do a smaller MeetUp thingy inbetween the monthly MeetUp where people meet at a restaurant for dinner and drinks...or something.

So where over seas have you been? I'm hoping to soon go with my father to Ireland. Ever been to Ireland? And Vietnam is actually on the short list too.

Chris

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,for there you have been, and there you will always want to be." -- Leonardo da Vinci

Chris OConnor · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Bobbi

I see you on the site right now...so don't think you're being sneaky.

Did you go to that atheist party Saturday night? I had the Twister board & Crisco ready to go, and then something came up. How was it?

Chris

"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them" -- Mark Twain

Edited by: Chris OConnor at: 3/1/04 6:56 pm


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