OT: INTRO

[fhmaneely]

Greetings Old Crowd,
  I am Fran Maneely, and post as fhmaneely. How flattering to be 
asked to join this group!  In the past I have read many of the posts 
of members in this group.  Lately, I read posts and lurk, and will 
post more after book 6 comes out.
  I am a 47 single mother of 2 dogs (grin) and Aunt to many. My 
favorite nephew refers to me as Cool Aunt Frannie. I have been a 
Radiation Therapist, and TAC Engineer for Cisco Systms.  My last job 
was exported overseas, and I have been rethinking my career, and am 
currently dirfting about and rather lost! I am optimistic as this is 
the year of the rooster, and according to the place mat at my 
favorite chinese resturant, I am a rooster. 
  I like fitness walking, yoga and pilates. When I was younger I rode 
jumpers, played tennis, and windsurfed. Unfortuantely, I have a bit 
of arthritis now, so I dont do as much as I used to. 
  I really dont watch much tv, and I have satellite.  Laugh tracks on 
comedy shows drive me nuts. Its as if the producers are trying to 
make you think the show is funnier than it really is or you are 
really stupid and are unaware of what is humerous. Some of the drama 
shows are quite good but a little depressing. I really enjoyed Island 
at War on Masterpiece Theater.  There are some shows I try watch, 
Arrested developement, South Park, The Simpsons, ER and for some 
strange reason I have been sucked into the O.C. which is just a soap 
opera, and I have nothing in common with high school angst.
  I have started reading The Purpose of a Driven Life, which is very 
good, and I read the Series of Unfortunate Events last month.
  AS far as music goes, I listen to just about anything except for 
RAP; just not into it. I still play my vinyl records. Some of my 
favorites are JOhnny Cash, Hank Williams Sr., Ella Fitzgerald, Dve 
Brubeck, Rolling Stones from the 60's, Blues, Bluegrass, Jimi 
Hendrix, The opera La Boheme, The Black Eyed Peas, Southern Culture 
on the Skids, The P-funk All Stars.....
  So that is a bit about me, maybe a bit too much (grin)...