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madmelsBACK | April 2007

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A lot of people on the site are finding it hard to get to know the other members because of the feeling we have grouped into little families...

So today its YOUR mission to get to know an active member that you haven't spoken to...

So everyone... How old are you? How many kids do you have? Where are you from? What do you love to do when you are kids free and out for a day??

Then browse through the answers and choose someone you would like to talk to and start making a friend :)

I'll start :) Im Mel and Im 23. I have 2 adorable boys that are 2 and 3. When I am kids free I will do one of 2 things. Go on a massive catch up visit day on all the people I neglect OR I will lay in bed ALL DAY, turn my phones off and watch movies, pig out on bad foods and sleep!

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mcm
April 2007 | mcm
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Hello I am Kym! I am 29 and married for 8 years. We have 3 children, 7, almost 4 and almost 18mths. Love em so much.

I have been a minti member for a long time it seems. Back when I was the only name in latest activity! Coming up to a year end of May. So not sure who to contact but methinks I should catch up on all the oldies!

I don't have free time really. I rarely have kid free time. If I do I go shopping for um kids stuff...
I am a mum, wife and also have an online store where I sell knitteds for kids.

I love the beach, all things natural, and rock music. I am crazy for writing and taking photos.

Love to chat online though I rarely have time.
Does any one know where I can buy or acquire some? Please?


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momofzoe
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | momofzoe
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I'm Lindsay, I'm 23 I have a 5 year old and 2 month old, I am a married stay at home mom and when I don't have the kids I hang out with friends, and go on dates with my husband.


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tassiebiarch
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | tassiebiarch
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hi i am tassiebiarch 27  i have 3 children jayden8 liily4 and kobi2 i am married have been for 8 years i moved from tassie to vic hate it lol? love catching up with friends over bbq's and a few drinks love sport play tennis and basketball i am a stay home mum have been for 8 years now nearly 9


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jenaya04
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | jenaya04
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Hi there everyone! My name is JO and i'm 30. I have 2 beautiful kids, Jordan 10 and Jenaya 2. My hubby and I have been together for 14yrs and worked together at a video shop when we had part time jobs as teenagers ( and yes, we once snogged in the adults section!! hehe)

Anyway, I work on weekends caring for the aged/disabled and have been in the same job for 12 yrs and would go crazy if i didnt have the chance to work ( usually climbing the walls come the end of ther week!).

Ummmm, thats all i can think of...bit boring arent I? If there are any other boring ones out there, then feel free to be boring with me!!!

Cheers, jo



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angieh
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | angieh
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Hi all

I'm 22 years old and I am the Minti Support Staff/Administrator. I don't have any children, although I obviously would like to have them in the future. I'm originally from Malaysia, but grew up in Australia.

I can't really answer the last question about what do I love to do when me and the kids are free since I don't have any children yet! Although I am becoming a step-aunt today - wohoo! Am really looking forward to meeting my new nephew, Aaron.

But in my spare time I like to cook, eat, travel, read, play games and fix computers (in short - I'm a nerd!)


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Jessgore
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | Jessgore
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My name is Jess, I am 32.
Mother of one son (turns 2 next month) and an 11 year old step daughter.
I call myself a stay at home mum but I work two days a week at a day care, with my son....
Fridays are mine so to speak. Fridays my son is at day care with out me. Although I am alone on Fridays there is always something to do.. Food shop, clean, minti, clean, minti, maybe play a bit of xbox360.. LOL ok so I do get some time in there for me...

I am Australian living in the Canadian Provence of Quebec. I left Australia for a years working holiday but when I landed in Montreal I fell in love with a French Canadian and was married 8 months later... 
Long story short: He was a friend of a friend (house mates). The friends borrowed him and his car to pick me up at the airport...  A month later it was their turn to look after me as i stayed with another friend for a month before that. I was only supposed to stay two weeks as I was going to head home.. But after two weeks with this fellow I decided to stick around and see what was going to happen (I still had a few months left on my ticket so I had time).. By the time my plane ticket was up he'd asked me to marry him....
I did...  :)
That is the shortest way I have ever told that story and there is a lot more if anyone is interested....   It all started with my sister when she was 15 busking trying to get money for  a trip with her French class to New Calidonia... LOL yep very long story....

Anyway that's me... :)


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bubba76
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | bubba76
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Hi,  lm Heather and lm 31 years old, married to Geoff - for 15 years now.....we live in melbourne. l have 4 wonderful sons aged 14, 12, 9 and nearly 4 years old. lm trying for another child at the moment - no luck yet.  When l boys are out l catch up on sleep, yes sleep as l dont get much with them running aorund then older they get the louder they get.


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Deborahsc2203
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | Deborahsc2203
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wow what have i missed out on this weekend lol ... im a little late so forgive me .

My name is Debbie ,I live in Sydney ,Australia Im 40 years old ( and im still trying to get used to that aghhh)Its like i havent aged since i turned 25 lol ,,, my partners 28 ( haaa) hes looks older than me ,lucky me lol .

i lost my first child ( girl ), but i have three boys , twin teenaged boys 15 going to be 16 next month , what a handful and ive raised them without any help gulp. didnt have free times for years , i also have a 2 year old now who constantly amazes me with with his reading etc,,

im a qualified hairdresser although thats not what ive been doing for years as my whole life flipped arround when i had twins and my twins had alot of learning problems ,so i eneded up being ( ie adhd ocd)

a teachers aid for 7 years as well as being a tutor for aborigional children for 7 years while my twins where at their primary school .I also ran child care in the school for parents to learn english.and the schools canteen in my spare time and raising money and volunteering and doing the schools accounts,did a little too much but just couldnt say no to people in need of help within limits cause my boys still come first .

while i was pregnent with my last child i passed a course at tafe becomming a nail tech

I seem to have high expectations of myself ( not always a good thing) and wanted to pass at the top , and i did ,

geeee cant do that now either lol as its not good to have the chemicals arround any children ,

my little one has been having fevers ever coupple of weeks since he was 8 months old , two ending up with fits ,( still investigating why )

spare time well theres not much lol , i love to go shopping not all the time though only when im on a mission to get something ,,i go out with my friends at time to dance etc,,, i love r and b music also ..i love to go out for a coffee when i can also,

I love ebay .

i hate food shopping but have to do it ,,,,and i hate house work but I have to do it otherwise nothing will get done ,only woman in the house ouchhh ( gosh men and boys can be sooo messy .it feels like all i do is clean up after people lol ...

i love meeting new people and making new friends .and consider myself as a loyal friend

my place at times is like a drop in centre for my friends /children when they have stress and need a shoulder to cry on or just to come over to exhale ...

Im also on msn / yahoo and would love to chat with anyone if they like ,,

i love minti

gosh theres heaps more but that will do for now haaaaaaaaa ,

can you tell i can talk heaps when i have the time haaaaaaa two years olds and teens are great but i also need to talk to big people lmao  , the intenet is my windown , but its slow at the moment aghh hate that ,,,



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mum2four
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mum2four
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Hi I am Charmaine 34 my husband is 35 we have  4 children 14b ,12 g,8b,6b .I love camping and fishing and spending time with my family ,when kids are grown and left the nest I would like to travel around  Australia.We live in  Mackay Nth Queeensland .I am on msn if anybody want to chat.


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mummyof4
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mummyof4
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Hi All what a fantastic idea this is anyway... i am Ana Rita, i am 26 i have 4 beautiful, fun, smart, loving and adorable kids, 3 boys 1 little princess ages 7, 6, 4 and 6 and a half months. I live in Perth and i am never kid free which i dont mind i love to scrapbook i have so much to catch up on, i like cloths shopping but unfortunatly i dont do as much as i used to i am very bubble happy person i love to talk that i drive my partner insane at times oh i love going to spot light take kids to the park.... thats me, looking forward to meeting you all 



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      mummyof4
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mummyof4
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Oh and one more thing i would absolutly love to sky dive again it was one of the best things that i have ever done amazing..............



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           mummyof4
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mummyof4
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But wait their is more.... LOL I also love fishing camping reading and in winter having long baths reading womens day!!


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llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | llmunchkin
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Mel - u r so awesome for such a youngster...

I'm Lui.  I'm 36 & Jaydee my wee man is 15mths.  My man Stephen is 25... Well that last bit would be news to ALL of you except 'Rylan's Mum'.  We currently live in Sydney, & we met in Bathurst by the helicopter pad at the races when Stephen tried to run me over on his mountain bike to get my attention... Just over 2yrs after that, the J-Man rushed into the world a month early & he is a strong, smart, clever little adaptation of us both!

Now, I am off to look for a new friend...

CHEERS!


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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | llmunchkin
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Oh - kid free:   (This is about to start - Mumma has put her foot down) - I will be playing rugby, surfting, climbing, boarding, partying & generally being ME again. 


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rae44
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | rae44
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I'm from Worrigee which is new Nowra NSW (south coast) beautiful area plenty of beaches within 10 mins


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rae44
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | rae44
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Hi my name is Rachael and have 2 terrors Emma is 3 at the end of this month and Lachlan is 9 months I have a fiancee who is never home due to work! I am very rarely kid free but when I am I usually do fun stuff like grocery shopping!! I used to be a hairdresser full time,talking to and meeting new people all the time, but now stay at home with the kids, so socially I am at a bit of a loss now, and if anyone does come to visit I talk to them non stop!!!!If ever I get a spare minute I am trying to start scrapbooking.


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mewannaboy
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mewannaboy
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Hi there, im mel also.Im 32 and have four children and one still in the oven..lol.I love poetry and singing old songs.Ive got a wonderful partner who does so much for me its unbelievable.I like horses and dolphins,in december im getting a tattoo.Its a massive step for me who has been described in the past as a 1920's girl.

Im really pleased to meet you and hope to catch up with you along with all the other Minti memebers soon.Thanks for the idea..take care.



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      mewannaboy
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mewannaboy
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Also when im in kid free land which is half of every holiday and every second weekend ,i eat,sleep and other exciting things that is hard to do with four kids in ear shot!!!!!!



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icedgem
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | icedgem
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Hi I'm Caroll, married with two boys (12 & 9), I'm pretty much kid free during the day when they are at school which is lovely although the time does go really quickly.  At the moment though I have no kid free time as they are off for the Easter break so we are doing all the usual things - beach, cinema, walking, park etc.  Having a great time with them, especially not having to get up early in the mornings :0).


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cookclan
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | cookclan
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Okay here goes...great idea bye the way Mel...Oh and I do have messenger if anyone is interested just message me and I will add you....

My name is Angie and I am 34 years old..... I have 7 kids
Aidan nearly 17
John 14
Michalea nearly 14
Tiana nearly 13
Shyenne nearly 8
Nikita nearly 4
Corrie 2

I am never kid free hehe unless I have something to do like paint or a funeral or something like that that is planned...Oh I do get out to the shops without kids when ken is home and when I do I like to go second hand shopping nothing better than scouring the second hand shops hehe....Sometimes I like to hide in the bath in a tub to get some peace...My kids teach me something every day... I live in queensland...And yes I too love to eat a whole cheescake at night when the kids are in bed...But I do cut it first into smaller pieces to allow all the calories to leak out first lol....
Cheers
Angie


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wolonfab
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | wolonfab
Awesome idea Mel2....
Hmmm I'm always willing to jump on the band wagon..... hehehehe

I'm Paula and i am about to hit (gulp) 30.....I have the two best kids in the world(o.k i am very biased and they are not always perfect as my articles will attest too...LOL)...my daughter Cass is 2.5 and my son Joziah(jay jay) is 6. ...I am from the Sydney area.... When i am kid free ...2 days a week at present ... i food shop (its nice kids free) and i go to a local cafe with my mum for some R & R.....

Let me add i have been known to eat an entire fzn cheesecake as a pick me up when i am down in the evening..... I am sure some of you have done things like that so fess up...... hehehehe



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madchanny
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | madchanny
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i like the way you are thinking mel!

hi everyone!
My name is Chantell (aka channy) im 21 in may, i have one son we named Koen who is 2 in july, im in a defacto relationship with his father Daz, if i ever get time without my son i like going out for dinner, having a game of pool (8-ball) and listening to live bands or karaoke "(thats if i ever get the chance though....) i HATE housework but its gotta be done, i hated coffee up until about 3 months ago and now i cant stop drinking the stuff LOL!!


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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | mumof2b
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This is great a great idea!

Hi i'm Amanda, i'm 28years old. I have two beautiful boys ages 6 and 2 1/2. I am a stay at home home / casual Pre-school teacher. I live in Westurn Sydney but am originally from the Mid North Coast of NSW where i wish to go back to desparately, that is home to me! I am married to the most wonderful man, we have been together for 11yrs and married for 7 years this October. I am very rearly kid free. I love scrapbooking, listening to music, watching movies and spending time with my friends, oh and i love to go e-baying!!! I have had so much fun on Minti lately!!! Thanks.



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nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | nell18-3
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My name is Helen
I am 43 and have four children A son 22 yrs daughter 19 yrs son 13 yrs and another son with ADHD 9 yrs
Going through a bad divorce after 23 years marriage to a control freak
Been depressed about the situation but on the up now

PS Fantastic Idea Mel
mwah
xxx


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lucky321
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | lucky321
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Hi am julie , I am 44 , i have three kids  two boys and a girl which  is turning 21  this year  and my boys are 9and 10. free kids days i love catching up with friends  ,  reading a  good book which i don't do  often now lol   and love trying do driffrent things that i never done  in craft wise   and chilling out in front of a  tv watching a movie .

I live on the sunshine coast  in QLD



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      janicepovey
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | janicepovey
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Hi Julie,

              Wasn't this a nice idea of Mel's, a great way to met someone new.

Kindest Regards Janice

 



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kastol
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | kastol
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FAB IDEA Mel

Hi All.  I'm Karen and am 36, 37 in June.  I have lived in the UK since I was 18, originally from Dublin (Ireland).  I have a little boy Ollie who is 4 in June too and my Husband and I have been together for 16 year he too acts like he is 4 .  Only Kid free when I am at work but my little one is off to see  his Granma/pa in August for 3 weeks.  What will I do with all this free time!!!!!!   Am a bit nervous about that as I have never been away from him apart from at work but I know he will have a fab time and be spolied rotten.  I am learning to play the guitar (yikes)!!!!.  Other than the guitar when I am kid free I love to watch DVD's and eat lots of popcorn and have a pamper.



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      janicepovey
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | janicepovey
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Hi Karen,

                 Its always a pleasure to make new friends, especially abroad, my darling hubby comes from the UK.

Kindest Regards Janice



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OzBinky
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | OzBinky
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Great Idea Mel....

Hey Peoples,

I’m OzBinky, I don’t' have a first name anymore – I’m 38 and don’t look a day over 60. My children have all grown up and left home….well, left home anyways…as for the grown up – I think they are still progressing down that track.

I am currently doing my bachelor of Education and a 'personal study' of how many hours it takes to study before the subject actually sinks in….so far I’m up to a week and still nothing has sunk in…here's hoping for an end to my mental strike.

Cheers

OB

 



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Shamali
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | Shamali
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Hi, I'm Amanda and I am married with two beautiful girls Shaylah who's 5 and Amali who's 2. I work in childcare for Abc and I am NEVER child free.I don't mind. At work I have 12 Prep kids on my own so to go home to only two is bliss. If I was ever child free I would probably be bored and lonely. I would love to have time for an early morning walk or hobby. Thanxs Mel xx



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Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | Ngairi
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I am Leisa, 38 and am married with 3 boys, almost 16,15, &6. I am kid free now during the day. I am involved with the schools and when  I have time off, I try and do housework which I hate. My house is known as Cafe 52 as it is a regular drop in centre for coffee! LOL.


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      Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | Ngairi
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By the way, I live in Brisbane Qld!


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lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | April 2007 | lonely28
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Hi I'm fi, 2