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How IRC became IRL for US

Well to start out with here is a bit of info on Lucky. I am 45 year old Mechanic, born in Florida, Living in Lafayette IN now.Interests are Computers, Camping, Biking, Travelling, CB radios. First logged onto mIRC in March 1996. Visiting Qdeck was a leisure I enjoyed. I have a son Derek from my first marraige who is 20. ********************************************************************* Next about WhiteLace, I am a 38 year old Cook. Born and raised in Ontario and now residing in Lafayette IN. My interests are Chatting, Computers, Camping, Travelling Biking and Sewing. I first logged onto mIRC in Dec.1995. Visiting Qdeck I found very interesting. I am a mother of three children from my first marraige. Son John 18, Son Tommy 16 and Daughter Amanda-Lee 15. ********************************************************************** How We Became a Couple... In April 1996, we chatted to eachother for the first time. Sharing many of our interests with eachother. Learning about how we each viewed life and realising we had many of the same views. In the end of May 1996 we met for the first time face to face. And from that moment on, we never looked back. By the end of June 1996 we moved in with eachother....finally letting Lucky rest from the 1000 mile return trips back and forth visiting. ********************************************************************* In June of 1996 we made a trip to California to meet and visit with a very close Internet friend, LadyAngel. She has grown to be a sister to WhiteLace. Going to California, was a great trip and LadyAngel and her family made it that way. Almost seems like WhiteLace and LadyAngel were ment to be sisters ********************************************************************** In August 1996 we learnt we were expecting a child. Over whelmed with delight, we shared our excitement with our friends in Cheers. As they put up listening to our excitement, they joined in with it too. ********************************************************************* In January 1997 we made a day trip to Indiana and visited Katie and Oggy very sweet people we met in Cheers. ********************************************************************** As well in Febuary 1996 we made another day trip to Indiana to meet Pinky Desperado, Bug and Boo. What another great trip we had. ********************************************************************* In April 1997 we had the great pleasure of having Tiny-T and Katie come and stay with us for 4 days. Boy did we liven Chicago ********************************************************************** In April 1997 the room Cheers gave a real shower through the Interent. The showering of love and gifts by all our IRC friends was overwhelming. No one can ever tell us that Internet friendships are not real. This is where Lucky and I would like to thank all our wonderful friends for their best wishes and thier great gifts,: Shy and Slopoke,and Jen you three are so wonderful, a blessing in disguise!!! We can only imagine the work it took to pull this off. Daz and Nancy,CanoeBabe and Kanufreek,Carolinablu and Rock, Katie and Oggy, Trugent, Truzlady, , Cheri, Stranded, Confused, Tiny-T, PonyGirl, Cirrus, and last but definitely not least LadyAngel. ********************************************************************* On May 8th 1997 our son Brandon was born. What a great feeling we have, with our son being here. ********************************************************************** In July 1997, we made a trip that we were so looking forward to. We drove down to South Carolina. Met so many of our friends. We met Slopoke ,Shy, Canoebabe, Kanufreek, Carolinablu, Rock, Blumax, Daz, Nancy,and the children too. What great people they all are. Had the time of our lives, and we can't thank Shy and Slopoke enough for thier hospitality. Even with the change of Lucky's nick for the weekend (Neon) and the GREAT directions we recieved from Slopoke, there is not a thing we regret, other then the weekend being too short. Lil Brandon was spoiled with love from all!! Thank goodness for pictures, cause now we have memories to last forever. ********************************************************************* We Just finished having the fun of seeing Katie and Oggy again. They came up to the camp where we were at and had a great day together. Thank goodness Hottubs can't speak(right ??????) ********************************************************************** Well It Happened!!!!!, Chicago Rocked, thanks to the great Laughs we had. LadyAngel, came here to stay for a week, and boy oh boy, did she leave DENTS. Our rib cages will never be the same. Laughing so hard, and hugging can damage ones body. Lil Brandon misses his pillows terribly. Trugent made it here too, in one piece..(almost luggageless)LOL!!! Leave it to WhiteLace to leave poor Tru's luggage on the train, but thank goodness, it was retrieved.Was so wonderful meeting Tru, even if he tried to steal our son!!!! LOL Tru,If Brandon could talk, We know he would Thank you for the beautiful Cowboy boots, and Bib.....He will wear them in good health. Katie and Oggy made it here too, and what can one say, they know how to add life to a get-together. I think us women shocked poor Oggy a few times, but he seemed to be able to handle our humor quite well. Well BigBear is Thanked over and over, for the wonderful dinner he treated all of us to. Think we all gained a few pounds. The gambling didnt make anyone rich, but was a blast all the same. Walking the Beach, and NavyPier, was great, other then SORE LEGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But that day ended great.....at Bakers Square....Right, Oggy, Katie, & LadyAngel????? Nothing Like being kicked out of a restaurant.....LOL Lucky and WhiteLace learnt that Shopping is something LadyAngel knows how to do WELL!!!! This is one weekend we will never forget. Lucky and WhiteLace hated to see it end, tears were shed, but as we all know, things do have to come to a end sometime. Except, we all know, this is not the last time we will see eachother. Thank You Great Friends, This is something we will cherish forever.!!!! ********************************************************************* Well, away we went again, this time to enjoy a great weekend at Katie and Oggy's,and what a weekend it was. Oggy and Katie, dont believe in small meals, that is for sure, we walked out so stuffed. We had the pleasure of meeting Skypilot too while we were there.And of course, lil Brandon was spoiled. Would almost think Oggy likes the idea that Brandon has taken so well to the lil stuffed animal he got for him!! Can't thank Katie and Oggy enough for the great time, and we know it wont be the last. ********************************************************************** GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a Fun Few Days!!!!, Lucky and I enjoyed every great minute of having Artemis, Katie, Bunny,and Lady21 visiting us. Pizza and a few drinks sure can change a persons way of feeling......Right Lady21???? LOL!!!!!!!! If you ever doubted the FACT that women can talk..well Lucky can prove you wrong for sure now. Talk, Laugh, Giggle uncontrollably.....is what the days were filled of. Then having the Great time meeting CyberDoc with Artemis made the odds a lil better for Lucky...even though I know..many of you men would surely of loved to be in Lucky's shoes those few days. Out of all.....I think Brandon got to enjoy ALL the gals the most....with all those hugs and kisses the lil man will never be the same. OHHHHHHH....and last but definitely not least....taking pictures..oh is that ever fun Right..Bunny???? We normally would have never taken your pic in the shower...but you know what money does to people... and so far the auction on the picture is still going(LOL). Well Lucky and I can't thank you Girls enough for the fantastic time we had Can't wait to meet you all again. ********************************************************************** Katie and Oggy....two of the kindest people we have met. Thanks to them, Brandon and I had two of the nicest weeks. Your kindness and generosity was overwhelming. Brandon and I couldn't have been more comfortable then we were with you's. And to think on how well you took it...on the weekends with all the noise from the sqeaky bed...LOL THANKS A BILLION KATIE AND OGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ********************************************************************** Well Its Here!!!!!!, The Divorces are Final, and we are on our way to becoming ONE!!! Febuary 14th 1998, Valentines Day, how perfect!!! Yes the wedding is happening in South Carolina, and most all plans are set. We are so happy that some of our freinds are able to make the wedding, but we are also sorry to hear, that plenty others will not be able to make it. Having as many of our friends and family around us means alot to us, and we are thankful for those that can make it. We had to change some plans as to who will be in the wedding, but things do happen. **********************A Thought From Lace***************************** You all know how much Lucky means to me, and having our wedding day on Valentines Day makes it all that more perfect. to show the man of my dreams how much I Love Him, on the Day of Love is so Great!!!! I only hope that I can show him all the Love I have for him, cause I know there isn't enough words to describe the amount of Love in me for him. He is the Dream I have hoped and prayed for and now my dream is coming true. Thank God for this second chance in Happiness, Love, and life. And you all my friends I thank you for being there for us. Supporting us in many ways. You help make the days brighter, and make us feel wonderful with your friendships. Thanks Again for being our Friends, I hope we all carry on as Friends and watch the glory of love go by with the days. ********************************************************************** May 98 Well Little Brandon had a Great birthday and thanks to Katie, Oggy, Confused, Cheri, HankHill, Shy, Slopoke, Canoe, And Kanufreek, he was spoiled rotten too. ********************************************************************** June 98 Well Katie and Oggy made thier way down here and spent a week with us. Not only did we have them here, but Lace's parents came here too. Now talk about laughter, and fun. I know it will be remember always by us....but I wonder if pools talk now....Oggy!!!!!....lol..oh and don't worry ..we didn't call the Hwy police to watch for your car..hehehehhehe your safe once more.!! ********************************************************************** Aug 98Well we did it!!!! We survived having Angelique over for a week....Mind I don't think Confused made through okay....Not only did her lil girl get caught for the night in Washington....but Confused didn't have her lil one there to talk to all week....you should see the Phone bills because of it. LOL...But all in all.....Angelique had a great time, and Lace had even a greater time having company. Anytime Angelique, our door is open!! ********************************************************************** Nov.98Okay for those who didn't know....here it is....WE SURVIVED KARA'S VISIT!! (barely)...hehehehe A whole week i tell ya...boy oh boy is that a trying thing to do....right Daz? While Kara was down there were plenty of visitors.. Blumax, Canoebabe & Freek, jbintx & swtnsassy, taterhead & wife, Silky & MOJO, and Wanda....we all had a great weekend of meeting ppl...and tons of laughs. Let it be known...JB is the better trivia player. ********************************************************************** Jan.99 Thank you Cheri and Hankhill, you were dears in having Lace and Brandon for Two weeks as Lucky went to School for his Truck Driving. I hope your kitten survived the visit...we all know, Brandon gave him a workout. Oh yeah.....#2 Child is on his/her way!!! ********************************************************************** May 99 Brandon once again gets spoiled by the great friends of Lucky and Lace...And believe me when I say your kindness does not go unnoticed!!! ********************************************************************** July 99 Well one more big move came about...And thanks to the overwhelming kindness of Confused and her family, Lace and Brandon had a place to stay as Lucky and Lace found where they were going to live with relocation through Lucky's work. What was suppose to be a few week stay over ended being a 2 month stay, and the words THANK YOU don't say enough for the graditude we have. During this time, Lace and Brandon went out on the road with Lucky for 3 weeks, and had the enjoyment of seeing LadyAngel and her family. Great dinner, and wow what work you two have been doing on your home....hope you take time for enjoyment, we know all too well how that stuff can wear one out! ********************************************************************** Sept. 99 Well this is one month we would have liked to miss...is some cases anyways.....Lucky had hernia surgery which went well, but the ride home was a different story....a break down on our way home ended us at Katie and Oggy's door for a evening, then as we got our vehicle and headed back out to Jen's we broke down once more...so much for PEP BOYS doing great jobs. Needless to say 48 hours after surgery Lucky finally got to rest in a bed. Then on Shy and Slopokes Anniversary(Sept 29th), Lace went in to Rockford hospital and brought life to our new Son Shawn. ********************************************************************** Oct.99 We finally are able to move into our home in Lafayette IN. I believe Lucky is scared having Lace and Tootabell(Katie) this close, but I am sure he will survive us two having our laughs.. ********************************************************************** Nov.99 This month Lace's parents came for a 5 day visit, Enjoying visiting thier grandchildren, daughter and son in law was well enjoyed. Tootabell brought some great laughs to their visit and as always the door is open for her anytime...even 2am while the baby has his feeding. ********************************************************************** year 2000 We had the pleasure of meeting a couple online friends, REW, and Troy. Had Very nice visits, and it was our pleasure meeting them. ********************************************************************** Feb.2001 Well IBW2 came to visit us, and we had a great time. Needless to say it wasn't the only visit. Can't wait till we have the chance to drive down to his place sometime. Thanks for the laughs IB.. ********************************************************************** Thanks and Come back soon,we do update when we can get time.. PS: Don't Forget to Sign the Guestbook, and view our great Pics. ******************************************************************** A Few Things New IRCers May wanna know: LOL = laughing out loud, ROFL = Rolling on floor laughing, BRB = Be right back, GGP = Gotta go potty, TTYL = Talk/Type to ya later, GMTA = Great minds think alike LTNS = Long time no see,AFK = away from keyboard,ltns = Long time no see bbiab = be back in a bit.TMI = Too Much Info.BTW = by the way...... ..well more to follow, cant tell you everything at once.. **********************************************************************

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