denjolly

63, Male

Relationship status: Single

Located in West Burlington, IA

Member since Jan 12, 2007

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  • August 29
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    Places I've been
    Born and raised in Sacramento, CA (Hometown), Schooled In a democrat republican family in a liberal state capitol. Lived, worked, traveled in a number of cities and states, Canada and Mexico. Moved to Iowa when I retired. the least cost of living state.

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    About Me

    Born and raised in North-Central California, lived & worked in AZ, FL, IL, VA, CA. Traveled through 40 of the 50 states. I love to travel and build things, been doing it all my life.

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    OK, we had two Witches in my neighborhood!

    They owned the (football wide, ten times as long)  field separating the white middle class (my parents) and black middle class (Johns parents) families.

    There where one each (on my street) of, Irish, Portuguese, Italian, Catholic family’s, two Mormon (one a bishop) families, and eight protestant families, which I remember, and Me! From a Seventh Day Adventist, Evangelist, Methodist, Lutheran household! We kids ruled that neighborhood. 

    All true!

          The Witches keep us all insane!

    It all started back with (William) and his wife (Jean) my 8th generation immigrant grandparents whose son (David Sr.) born in 1732 giving birth to the first family member born of American English parents. This 7th generation of the family was. (David [Sr.]) whose fourth born son was William who died in 1862 (of a ripe old age) who was, My Grandfathers, Grandfather who was the only family member to survive an attack, "the Indian massacre of 1790, and as a Indian captive for the next 9 years". 

            A born and raised Native American.

    Since then we’ve had a mixture of Irish, German, Russian, and Norwegian, to the English! I am part Russian/German.  LOL. 

    Now what was I talking about? 

    Oh I spent 15 years "as a single parent" active in a single parents group, I loved spoiling all the kids. With other adults from, other single parent homes. Lots in common. pre-internet interchange of communicating...........

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    Family Massacre of 1791
    posted 8 months ago

    Prologue Let me try to tell you the story in their words. The story of a family massacre that would More

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    Questions & Answers

    What are you buying at the farmers market?

    Seasonal fruits & vegetables

    Who is the first person you would tell if you won $500?

    My partner

    Are you saving for retirement?

    No, I can't

    Do you own a cell phone? If yes, how long have you owned one?

    Never want one

    Who in your life is going back to school?

    My grandchildren

    If you were a contestant on Jeopardy what would be your dream trivia category?

    History

    Are you looking for a new job?

    No, I'm retired

    Who are your heroes?

    All the private people involved the NEW space program. The good old american we can do it attitude.

    What is the most important reason for dating?

    Enjoy meeting new people

    What kind of trip would you love to take in Italy?

    Learn to cook at a local cooking class or school

    What is your marital status?

    Divorced

    What would you buy if money wasn't an object?

    Other

    What's your favorite game to play at home?

    Computer/electronic games

    Do you think it's a good idea to pay for a child's college education?

    Yes, if you can afford it

    How many children do you have?

    4 - 6

    What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

    Stay at home and watch TV

    What is your educational background?

    Bachelor's/Associate's Degree

    Now that you are over 50, what are you doing that you never thought you would?

    You mean I am over 50? 50 what! What is over 50 got to do with it?

    How is your garden doing this season?

    Full of ripening vegetables

    What is your favorite type of music?

    Rock/pop

    What is your dream vacation?

    A walk on the Moon.

    Men look most attractive in:

    Business suit

    How much are you paying for a gallon of gas this week?

    I bike, walk or use public transportation

    Where were you born?

    Sutter Memorial Hospital

    What is your favorite picnic food?

    Take-out

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