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Here is more info about me and my world:
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6'0", 210#, 42 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes, stache/goatee/beard, decent build and looks... anything else, just ask! I'm more of a city boy than a cowboy, but you wouldn't know it from my pictures, since most of them are from rodeos. I'm an only child, and you know what THAT means. Born in Virginia, lived there and Pittsburgh for about 9 months total, then was carted to Atlanta.
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I live in Fort Worth, Texas... been here since 1984 when I moved from Georgia after college. I love the area and the people! Texas really is a state of mind. :) After 17+ years here, I have come to understand why Texans have so much pride in their state. It's Southern, but not quite. It's American as all get-out, but not quite. It's old-fashioned AND up-to-date, but not quite. It's not utopia, but it's not hell either (except in the summertime!)... when I moved here, the malls were closed on Sunday! Yeah, this state is quite a place.
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Spent three and a half years at Georgia Tech, in downtown Atlanta. Started off as a computer science major (Information and Computer Sciences, to be exact), and finished with a BS in computer science and a certificate/minor in Psychology (personal and social). My GPA wasn't the best, but I did learn how to play bridge and Dungeons & Dragons. So it wasn't a total waste of time.
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If you've never experienced a personal video recorder before, you owe it to yourself to try one. It's certainly a new way of looking at the television-viewing activity. A bit more expensive than a VCR, but it's so far beyond a VCR... no tapes, instant access, records things I might like, watches for stars/titles I want to see, keeps track of when a show is on (an hour earlier this week? TiVo knows that), and on and on. It's not surprising that many TiVo owners are "evangelists"... I didn't really understand the technology before I got one, but now that I have it, I wouldn't want to do the TV thing without it! Follow the little TiVo guy to TiVo's website.
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Mid-2001 I found a link to a "Geocaching" site, and since I'm an enginner and a gadget-freak in general, I was instantly hooked. Basically, here's the scenario: someone out there hides a cache of goodies (usually trinkets or coins) out in the woods, and uses a GPS receiver to get its exact coordinates. They post that information on the Geocaching website. You check the site to find caches in your area, enter the coordinates into your GPS receiver, and go find the box. You trade an item of yours for something in the cache (if you want), log your find in the cache's logbook, then post a log on the website for others to read. The fun is not the monetary value of the items you find, but the excitement of the hunt and the trek through nature. Many seekers are families that ALL go out for the hunt. I've seen SO many beautiful and interesting places throughout the U.S. that I didn't even know existed before I started geocaching. If you're interested but aren't sure how to get started, there are plenty of FAQs and even a message board to help you. See you on the trails at Geocaching.com.
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I actually first heard about the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) years ago, but never joined. I did in 2001 and have had a blast. My personal count of rollercoasters ridden pales in comparison to most of the people in the group... these people are serious! If you're a fan of amusement parks in general, and are a fan of rollercoasters, you might look into joining. The perks you get as a member are incredible, and the parks really look after the group. Exclusive ride time, discount tickets, and group camaraderie are just a few of em! Check them out at American Coaster Enthusiasts.
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Although I grew up with Lincoln Logs, I found Legos when I graduated college. I've always been a frustrated architect, and Legos give me the opportunity to express myself. I love building a set "as suggested", but then you can pull it apart and build what you like. It's funny how many people read "Legos" in your profile, ask "So, you like Legos?", and then say "Me too". I'm mostly into the Castle, Ninja, Western, Star Wars, and Harry Potter themes. Town, Space, etc are ok, but if I find a set of those on sale, it's mostly cannibalized for extra pieces.
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My friends all know me as the guy with the weird hobbies. Here's another one! You can track your US currency at a site called Where's George. It's a free signup, no spam, and you enter the denomination, series and serial number of your bill, and your zip code. Then just spend it. The site will tell you the next time someone logs that bill. Lots of fun, and pretty kid-safe! Check out my US hit map. For you Canadians, there's even a Where's Willy site!
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What can you say about South Park? Comedy Central's incredibly irreverent animated sitcom is a staple on my TiVo... four misfit kids living the self-proclaimed redneck town of South Park, Colorado, getting into all sorts of trouble and fantastic situations. The creators of the show often weave current events into the show, and it never fails to get me laughing. Like most of the stuff I'm interested in, your mileage may vary... it may not tickle your funny bone like it does mine.
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Email address: martinp13 AT earthlink.net
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