Joan - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Hello I am a middle aged gal with a family. I am happily married(27yrs) with 2 adult children (21 & 22). And a Daughter-in-law). I have a Siberian Husky whom I adore, Choopi. I am a breast cancer survivor. (diagnosed Oct 1999) Doing accounting at home keeps me busy. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, landscaping, camping, hiking, walking Choopi. (I tire easily, but am active). I quilt and would like to learn woodworking. I love Sci-Fi, am fascinated by maps and flashlights! LOL Most of all I am my kids mom.
I am a
Daffodil

What Flower
Are You?
Daffodil: You have a sunny disposition and are normally one of the first to show up for the party. You don't need too much attention from the host once you get there as you are more than capable of making yourself seen and heard.

My Interests

Quilting, Huskys, Pink Ribbon Forecast Radar Cameras Photos Your weather just got better.

I'd like to meet:

I want to meet others who like to talk and share. I like to learn about other places and people. I love to talk about dogs, cats, quilting, breast cancer survival, empty nesting, and living life to the fullest. ..
COUNTDOWNCLOCK

Music:

Crazy, by Gnarls Barkley and Louie louie

Movies:

Alien, Sci-fi, Thriller

Television:

Corner Gas, Ice Road Truckers, Heroes, Deadliest Catch, NCIS

Books:

Sci-fi, vampire, Dune. My Favorite comic strips are Calvin and Hobbs & Get Fuzzy.

Heroes:

My hero are the women who have gone before me and not survied cancer. With all the messages of love and hope and finding a cure, we must remember the families that have gone before us and have lost a beloved one to cancer.All American Military Personnel! Click here to learn more!

My Blog

Too much excitement in the neighborhood

Last night I noticed that a cop car was parked in my neighbors field. The neighbor is across the street, on the other side of a stand of trees. I see that it is not just one cop car, but a...
Posted by Joan on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:42:00 PST

Race for the Cure 2008

Saturday, June 21st, 2008 was the Race for the Cure Fund Raiser. It was a very fun event. Kristina ran the Co-ed 5K. Rob and I did the 5K walk. 14,500 people participated and th...
Posted by Joan on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:20:00 PST

working in the yard

The weather finally was good enough and my lawn mower was repaired. I was out doing yard work today. I love mowing and weedeating. I use a self propelled walk behind lawnmower, Beca...
Posted by Joan on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:16:00 PST

Astrophysics

I am always talking to Joe, trying to understand his career, Astrophysics. He got the double degree, Astronomy and Physics. and he really prefers the Astronomy side of things. Well t...
Posted by Joan on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:00:00 PST

Quilting Retreat

I had a great weekend in Maupin, Oregon. Rob and I went to the Quilt and Cast Retreat. Rob went on guided flyfishing trips. I spent time in the quilting Room with the group of women ...
Posted by Joan on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:50:00 PST

Breast Cancer

I am glad to be alive! 8 years ago today a radiologist sat down, next to me, so he would be eye level. 8 years ago today, shortly after 11am, he said "the news is not good" 8 years ago tod...
Posted by Joan on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:16:00 PST

WOW - Washington Outdoor Women

WOW what a weekend. This weekend Kristina and I went to a camp sponsored by the Washington Wildlife Federation. The Washington Outdoor Women's camp. It was held at Camp River Ranch ...
Posted by Joan on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:23:00 PST

The Pacific Northwest

You might live in the pacific Northwest if......... You have no concept of humidity without precipitation You throw an aluminum can in the trash and feel guilty You use the word "sun breaks", and k...
Posted by Joan on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:33:00 PST

undefined Choopi Swims

undefined Choopi Swims Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Joan on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:19:00 PST

Check out this video: Choopi

Check out this video: Choopi Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Joan on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:14:00 PST