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Greta

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About ME
I am basically a computer geek. I love computers and computer gaming. My main gaming love is Eve Online.....it rocks, pure and simple ;-). I still have a lot to learn when it comes to computer, but I am slowly getting there. I did manage to build my own gaming desk top computer a couple of years ago and am proud to say that it did not blow up when I plugged it in ;-).
I have a 10 year old rat terrier named Cagney, who is a true terrier......stubborn as hell!! But, I love her anyway. I got her from a rescue organization and it is always nice to know that I helped give a good home to an animal that had been abused and abandoned. To see more about Cagney, visit her website at www.angelfire.com/tn2/cagney
I love all animals, but especially dogs. You just have to love how their whole body wags when you come home from work ;-). Cagney is my first rat terrier, but I think I am hooked. I have always loved horses as well, and I have become hooked on Meerkats yoo. I thought they were cute before, but once I started watching Meerkat Manor on Animal Planet, I have fallen in love with them.
After spending 12 years as a police officer, I decided to dive into the feel good world of non profit. I worked at the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse where I was the Victims of Crime Coordinator. Basically what that meant was I referred victims of crime to various support services so they could get the assistance they needed. I also provided technical support and guidance for different support service programs throughout the state.
I then went to the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter. I facilitate support groups, do community education presentations and do street outreach to the homeless women community. Great job, love the women I am able to help, but relying on grants to ensure you have a job can be a bit stressful.
As I said, I am mainly a computer geek, but I love the outdoors too. White water rafting is a LOT of fun, but unfortunately I have not done it in quite a while. I am totally in love with the beach. I want to be like half the other retirees in the country and move to Florida when I retire ;-). Pensacola and Key West are my two favorite areas. You cannot beat the relaxed atmosphere and attitude of the keys, and their sunsets are absolutely spectacular!!! Plus, they have Margaritaville.......what more can you ask for. Pensacola has a great beach and is small enough so you can get around easily, but large enough so there is other entertainment besides just the beach......although if you have a beach and fresh seafood, why would you really need anything else?
When I am not sitting in front of my computer or walking/playing with the dog, you can often times find me watching some type of sports on TV. I love watching NFL and college football (GO VOLS!!!!), NASCAR (yeah, its the redneck coming out I guess), tennis and women's basketball. It was a great March this year as the Tennessee Lady Vols won their 8th national title!!! Could we see number 9 in 2009?
Favorite Links:

Viral Video

Berkley Breathed

American Rat Terrier

Ratbone Rescue

ASPCA

Margaritaville

UT Lady Vols Basketball

Some Favorite Videos:
MUSIC

Ella Sings "Georgia on My Mind

Pendulum Live in London

Kiss - Rock n Roll All Night

Kiss - I Was Made For Loving You

A-HAH - Take On Me

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Sings

Ramstien - Du Hast


MISC.

Spider on Drugs

Bathroom Break

Killer Turtle

Star Trek Meets Monty Python


EVE ONLINE

Tribute to a Fallen Leader

IAC Carrier Gets Pawned

Welcome To EVE 2008

Rage of Inferno Video


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A doggy Christmas surprise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUtPKbMwnRo Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:25:00 GMT

Pray the Devil Back to Hell

As Margaret Mead said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. "One woman, one dream, one movement embracing ...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:10:00 GMT

Remembering

Those that really know me know that I do not support the war in Iraq.  However, you do know that I support our troops 100%, and I fully support hunting down and bringing to justice those in Afgha...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:43:00 GMT

Tritute to Our Armed Forces


Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:05:00 GMT

How to Wrap Presents with Doggies in the House

How to Wrap Presents with Doggies in the House by David the Dogman ...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 21:07:00 GMT

A Dog’s Ten Commandments

A Dog's Ten Commandments My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for ...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:32:00 GMT

Welcome Home Tennessee Lady Vols 2008


Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:50:00 GMT

Tennessee Lady Vols Make it Two in a Row - 2008 Champions

From ESPN.comParker, Tennessee earn back-to-back titles with rout of StanfordTAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- One by one, Candace Parker hugged her teammates on the sideline as the last seconds ticked away. It was...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:36:00 GMT

40 Years Later : Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:23:00 GMT

A Dogs Purpose

A Dog’s Purpose (from a 6-year-old’s perspective)Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife, Lind...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT