Hello From Soggy Georgia

[Guest Leigh T]

I wanted to intoduce myself. I am Leigh T living in soggy Metro Atlanta. I have been post-op for over six years and live stealth (for better or worse). Many of my interests carried over from my previous life and I get a kick out of the smiles from guys who are blown away that a woman shares some of their interests. I am restoring/modifying a musclecar and I race cars in the SCCA. My family seems to be okay with my new life except for my little sister. Ironically, she and I look almost identical now. Maybe that is why she dislikes me.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Hello, Leigh!

Nice to meet you, Hon!

Let me get you some nice hot coco and cookies and we can chat a bit.....OK?

Hey....I used to live north of you in Georgia...Dalton/Calhoun! And you never even said "Hi!"...LOL!

I have to say that I still have carry overs from my old life, too...aviation...

But, there's no rule that says that you have to start knitting!

Tell ya what....why don't you get yourself all comfy and folks will be aroung soon to say "Hi" and meet you....OK?

Good....

Maybe later I'll tell you about my '83 Silverado with a factory reman 350 and an 850 cfm Holly on top! Twice pipes and a freshly O/H Turbo/hydro matic 4sp!

It's red....I just LOVE it!

HUGGS!!!

Donna Jean

[Guest Leigh T]

Hello, Leigh!

Nice to meet you, Hon!

Let me get you some nice hot coco and cookies and we can chat a bit.....OK?

Hey....I used to live north of you in Georgia...Dalton/Calhoun! And you never even said "Hi!"...LOL!

I have to say that I still have carry overs from my old life, too...aviation...

But, there's no rule that says that you have to start knitting!

Tell ya what....why don't you get yourself all comfy and folks will be aroung soon to say "Hi" and meet you....OK?

Good....

Maybe later I'll tell you about my '83 Silverado with a factory reman 350 and an 850 cfm Holly on top! Twice pipes and a freshly O/H Turbo/hydro matic 4sp!

It's red....I just LOVE it!

HUGGS!!!

Donna Jean

Kewl! My project car is a 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport with a 400 C.I.D. that I'm replacing with a Butler Performance 461 C.I.D. (stroked 400) that I intend to run occasionally at Road Atlanta. I also run a 2007 Pontiac Solstice in SCCA solo competition in the Atlanta Region.

What part of Ohio do you live in? I grew up in northcentral Ohio (Ashland County) but moved away after my freshman year at OSU. I also got into aviation, taking flying lessons out of McCullough Field in Cobb County. That was an awkward time as it was right in the middle of my transition.

Thank you very much for your warm welcome, Donna Jean.

With gratitude,

Leigh

[Guest Donna Jean]

Kewl! My project car is a 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport with a 400 C.I.D. that I'm replacing with a Butler Performance 461 C.I.D. (stroked 400) that I intend to run occasionally at Road Atlanta. I also run a 2007 Pontiac Solstice in SCCA solo competition in the Atlanta Region.

What part of Ohio do you live in? I grew up in northcentral Ohio (Ashland County) but moved away after my freshman year at OSU. I also got into aviation, taking flying lessons out of McCullough Field in Cobb County. That was an awkward time as it was right in the middle of my transition.

Thank you very much for your warm welcome, Donna Jean.

With gratitude,

Leigh

Hey, Baby.....SouthEast Ohio...Cambridge area...

Flying lessons in Concord Calif....

Ex loadmaster C-130's (Vietnam)

Now, hand me that coco....mine's getting low in my cup....

And it REALLY is nice to have you here!

Love

Donna Jean

[Guest Leigh T]

You and I have several intersects. I know the C-130 well as I used to jump from them, as well as a C-141, CH-47 Chinook, UH-1 Huey, and a Carribou. Also, my daughter is a captain in the Air Force.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

You two - my goodness - separated at birth?

hee hee

Lizzy

[Guest Leigh T]

You two - my goodness - separated at birth?

hee hee

Lizzy

It does kinda sound like it...

[Guest Magan]

ello Leigh!

Welcome to the forums

[Sally]

Well hello and welcome to the forums - I would tell you how friendly we are but i don't want to interrupt Donna Jean when she has a fellow aviatrix here.

Donna Jean and UI became very close friends starting with all of our world travel and from the sound of things I would say that you have done a bit of traveling too.

Sit back and enjoy yourself.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest mia 1]

Well you and Donna Jean were separated at birth and if so happy family reunion.This is an amazing thing to see unfold......Remember 5 posts and you can start p.m.'ing.

Oh! Isee you hit that magic #. Great.....

[Guest Donna Jean]

You and I have several intersects. I know the C-130 well as I used to jump from them, as well as a C-141, CH-47 Chinook, UH-1 Huey, and a Carribou. Also, my daughter is a captain in the Air Force.

Well, well, well......

One more thing, Leigh.....

I was a loadmaster on two airplanes ..C-130 and c-141!...LOL What's with that?

Used to go TDY to Ky and pratice drop paratroopers....

Keep 'em coming, Honey...this is fun!

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Leigh T]

Well, well, well......

One more thing, Leigh.....

I was a loadmaster on two airplanes ..C-130 and c-141!...LOL What's with that?

Used to go TDY to Ky and pratice drop paratroopers....

Keep 'em coming, Honey...this is fun!

Huggs

Donna Jean

So you dropped the 101st? I was stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA and was with 1st Bn., 75th Ranger Btn. I always envied all of you that got to land with the plane! LOL As far as my CA connection, I've had several of my surgeries in SF with Dr. Ousterhout. I love visiting CA but I wish SF wasn't so cold during the summer.

[Guest Leigh T]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I hope I get to know most of you in the coming months.

[Guest Donna Jean]

So you dropped the 101st? I was stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA and was with 1st Bn., 75th Ranger Btn. I always envied all of you that got to land with the plane! LOL As far as my CA connection, I've had several of my surgeries in SF with Dr. Ousterhout. I love visiting CA but I wish SF wasn't so cold during the summer.

I lived in the East Bay for a while....San Pablo (By Berkley) and the Golden Gate bridge was out my front window...

Learned to fly in Concord, Buchanan Field....

Yep, dropped the 101 st.....

LOL!

What is this? You been following me.....????

Large HUGGS!

Donna Jean

[Carolyn Marie]

Well, I hate to butt into the love fest you and Donna Jean are having, but

I just wanted to say hi to you, Leigh and welcome to Laura's.

Seems like you already found out how friendly we are here so no need to

tell you THAT!. Just enjoy the forums and have fun. Post any questions

that come to mind or even an opinion or two.

Oh, and watch out for that Donna Jean. Once you get her started on cars and

airplanes, you'll never get her to stop! Yadda, yadda, yadda.

Nice to have met you, Hon.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Welcome aboard, glad you found your way to our little community.

Hey hows bout the cookies n cocoa for the lovely lady

[Guest Leigh T]

Well, I hate to butt into the love fest you and Donna Jean are having, but

I just wanted to say hi to you, Leigh and welcome to Laura's.

Seems like you already found out how friendly we are here so no need to

tell you THAT!. Just enjoy the forums and have fun. Post any questions

that come to mind or even an opinion or two.

Oh, and watch out for that Donna Jean. Once you get her started on cars and

airplanes, you'll never get her to stop! Yadda, yadda, yadda.

Nice to have met you, Hon.

Carolyn Marie

Hi Carolyn,

I do have a question. I've been trying to upload a few photos but I receive this message every time:

The upload failed. Please contact a board administrator

I'm wondering if someone could possibly help me with this. Thank you for your welcome.

Love to all,

Leigh

[Guest mia 1]

Hi Carolyn,

I do have a question. I've been trying to upload a few photos but I receive this message every time:

The upload failed. Please contact a board administrator

I'm wondering if someone could possibly help me with this. Thank you for your welcome.

Love to all,

Leigh

Yes the photos have to be under 50kb. so you need to reduce them through whatever editing device you have on your program to 'email' size which will bring thm down under the 50kb threshold...It is frustrating and it took me a while to figure it out..but believe it or not it states that in the instructions..when posting....Hope that helps.....Mia

Any further help needed try the fix it man Zabrak..he'll work with you.....Enjoy and good luck..Mia

[Guest Donna Jean]

Hi Carolyn,

I do have a question. I've been trying to upload a few photos but I receive this message every time:

The upload failed. Please contact a board administrator

I'm wondering if someone could possibly help me with this. Thank you for your welcome.

Love to all,

Leigh

What is the size of the photos, Hon?

It's restricted by size...

Donna Jean

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Most boards like this use a computer language called PHP, unless it is changed by the system administrator PHP has a built in upload limit of 2 MB. I don't know if Laura hosts her own server, if not the limit may be nigh on impossible to change. It is best to keep your uploads under 2 MB if you want to upload them to a PHP based board or photo gallery.

[Guest Amanda joan]

Leigh T

Welcome aboard. We are always glad to welcome another Veteran. I was a Sailor on a repair ship out of Norfolk Va. It sounds like you all had a lot more fun. I never had to jump out of a plan as part of my job either. I am looking forword to hearing more about you.

Peace & Love Amanda

[Guest Kacee]

Hiya Leigh!!

Welcome to the bestest lil' playground in the world!! Now, I don't wanna get between y'all with all this yakkin about flying and so forth (never will understand why anyone would WILLINGLY jump out of a perfectly good airplane...) Anyhoo, I fly small private planes, Pipers, Beechcraft and so forth. Never had the courage to try piloting something that looks like a flying skyscraper!! God bless you folks that did serve (and those that still do!!) in the military. I hope you don't take offense, but I am a conscientious objector. I DO however, sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made by those who have served. And, to you, and everyone else here who has served, I thank you very much.

Anyhoo, I got off topic here... Oh yea, y'all did mention somethin about CARS!!!

I am currently building a '76 Monte Carlo with a blown big block 400, dual Holley Dominators (850CFM each) and a BW T-10 rockcrusher 4 speed. Still deciding on either a 9" Ford or Dana rear. My everyday driver is a '93 Caddy Seville with a 4.9 and currently logging 386K with the original untouched engine & transaxle. (and I got a warning from a PA State Trooper about 2 months ago because I was doin 145mph on the turnpike. He said it took him almost 20 miles to catch up to me. LOL) It was 4 am and I was comin home from Ohio, what can I say, I like to fly, even in a 4wheeler!! LOL

Oh well, enough shop talk!! Welcome to Lauras!! Kick back and relax!! We're all friends (or at least friendly!) here!! I hang out by the piano, so if ya sing, join in. If not, HUM!! LOL

Love, huggs & kisses

Kacee

[Guest EricaG]

Hi Leigh,

Just wanted to add my two cents worth in welcoming you on board LP, I am fairly new myself and have been having the greatest time meeting new friends and sharing life’s experiences. There are so many beautiful and helpful people with lots of good advice.

I am also a veteran I was in the Air Force (TAC) during Nam era, worked the flight line on F4 Phantoms for a couple of years and then became a navigation and radar systems instructor, (someone had to point those jet jockeys in the right direction) served almost 8 years. I like Kacee was never keen on the idea of jumping out a fast moving airplane didn’t seem logical to me. LOL

OK yall (sorry about the yall just got back from a little trip down south to Mississippi) break out more coco and cookies.

Hugs & Kisses

Erica

PS Oh by the way my favorite color is Purple

[Guest Leigh T]

Most boards like this use a computer language called PHP, unless it is changed by the system administrator PHP has a built in upload limit of 2 MB. I don't know if Laura hosts her own server, if not the limit may be nigh on impossible to change. It is best to keep your uploads under 2 MB if you want to upload them to a PHP based board or photo gallery.

Hi Joanna,

Most of the photos are in excess of 3MB but I have been having problems with the one photo that is only 1.3MB. I tried to slice it down but have not had success as of yet. I hate to start out my tenure here looking needy but can anyone pare down some photos for me if I send them to you? I'm not a wizz with photoshop or whatever it's called.

Thank you all for being so kind to an imbecile,

Leigh

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Hi Joanna,

Most of the photos are in excess of 3MB but I have been having problems with the one photo that is only 1.3MB. I tried to slice it down but have not had success as of yet. I hate to start out my tenure here looking needy but can anyone pare down some photos for me if I send them to you? I'm not a wizz with photoshop or whatever it's called.

Thank you all for being so kind to an imbecile,

Leigh

you can use the pm system I will send you my email via that, then I can shrink your pix for you