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I was born in West Virginia and grew up in Northern Virginia across the Potomic from D.C. We moved around a lot because my dad was a plumber who worked on large building projects; in the winter, everyone would be laid off for a few weeks. Sometimes it was for a couple of months, so we would let our apartment go and he'd work in Florida til his job was open again back home. New apartment, new school, new start; I actually liked that. When I was 17, we moved to Tampa, Florida, where I finished High School (Go, Hillsborough!). I worked at a series of administrative (we called them clerical back then) jobs, then at 29 I joined the US Navy and became a Cryptological Technician for the Naval Security Group (cue the James Bond music). Two years of that was more than enough, so I switched to Yoeman (Navy secretary) and did two years each in the San Francisco Bay area and San Diego. Got married in the Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada in Civil War era garb; our wedding pictures are still sure-fire conservation starters. We had the world's greatest son (sorry, I know the rest of you ladies out there think your son's the greatest, but you're wrong) and eventually moved to Atlanta, GA. Now I'm 63, divorced, and apparently am entering a brand new phase of my life. Still great friends with my ex, my son continues to amaze me and everyone around him, I have a great brother and sister, aunts and uncles, and I live in the greatest apartment complex in Atlanta, in my opinion. Never thought I'd be into computers, but here I am, surfing and cut-and-pasting all over the place. Still a dinosaur, but it gets easier with time. I love writing, reading, knitting, crochet, walking, eating, and coming up with new ways to do old things. I hope I can write the kind of reviews people will find helpful and maybe sometimes even a little bit entertaining. Who knows?

I am the owner of WalkForDogs, a dog walking company located in Overland Park, Kansas. I started the business because I understand that life can get a little hectic sometimes. Trying to juggle work, family, errands and exercising your dog can get pretty difficult. I also understand that dog owners may not be able to walk their dogs due to bad weather or illness. We have the solution at WalkForDogs. Locally owned and operated, we provide individualized care and attention for all kinds of dog breeds, both large and small. We offer a fun-filled, QUALITY dog walking service '" rain or shine. As a genuine dog lover, I'll treat your precious dog with as much care and attention as any member of the family. As a lifetime Overland Park, KS resident (and daily walker of my 12-year old Hungarian Puli), you can count on me to take care of your best friend as my own. I will come to your home and walk your dog in your very own neighborhood, a familiar and safe surrounding for your dog. Regular exercise helps keep your dog free of destructive or annoying behaviors '" such as digging, chewing or barking '" which is often a result of boredom. So get your dog busy, and they will thank you with love and good health. For complete details, check out http://walkfordogs.com.

startered working life as an accountant, switching into career guidance and training in my early forties. Now have a portfolio career including coaching, marketing, working with SMEs,internet marketing and recruitment. Hobbies and interests are martial arts, swimming, walking, reading, and family

The Enlightened Traveller is more than just a hiking company '" it's a little obsessed with walking in France. Although we've walked in Brazil, China (incl. The Great Wall), Kuwait, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Syria and the UK, any numerous others, there's nothing quite like walking in France and, if we say so ourselves, with The Enlightened Traveller. The Company, a fully-bonded European tour operator and Anglo-French family-run business, is run by various members of an extended family on both sides of the English Channel/La Manche '" a veritable entente commercial and familial. So hiking, and organising hiking tours in France for our enlightened customers, is our life. We are French qualified hikers and our family network in France dates back to the 1930s. We are an environmentally-friendly company, and are pro-active in this respect '" ex., no glossy brochure! Nevertheless, as an enlightened collective, we don't consider travellers who drive to France to participate in one of our walking holidays as irresponsible. Customers who use our services are broad-minded and well-travelled professionals, who value the simple things in life and know where best to enjoy them. They seek a simple and trusted solution to their holiday needs. They are experts in their own field, and value the advice and recommendations of experts in other domains. They are prepared to pay a fair price in order to get what they want and seek a value-added, personalised service customised to their requirements. The Enlightened Traveller® treats customers like family and delights in the contribution it makes towards the generation of happy families and delighted soles/souls. Our customers include Members of Her Majesty's Government, Lords and Ladies, UN committee members, International Aid workers, doctors, lawyers, university professors, those in the Caring Professions and myriad other professionals who collectively make this world a better place in which to live.

I have worked in HR, recruitment and careers guidance for most of my life and am currently in the process of selling my recruitment business in order to devote my time to writing. I am also an ex-Vicar and Inter-Faith Adviser and have a masters degree in world religions. My interests include reading, writing, jazz, classical music, hill-walking, swimming, Pilates and football (Liverpool). I have had several articles and poems published to date and have just started providing content for the internet.

I am a single parent who enjoys giving honest advice and information to help others. I have experience of various types of work to give me a fuller understanding and insight in to different areas of interest to the public. I have experience in retail and research sectors. I have done much work in care including care of the elderly, mostly with those who have varying forms and degrees of dementia. I have also worked as a teaching assistant in both mainstream and special needs schools. Suffering with epilepsy myself I have knowledge and insights into this area, along with many other health concerns people may wish to know more about including various areas of mental health. Being a parent and having helped other parents with their children I can offer sound advice and ideas for parents who are concerned or just want ideas on communication, discipline and other areas of parenting. I have always enjoyed walking, camping and reading as I find so much time in these areas for personal reflection and growth along with quality time with family and friends. I am also an openly gay woman and have experience of the challenges and benefits to this lifestyle along with it's affects both inside and outside the workplace and it's importance as a parent. Coming from a large, religious family and seeing the effects of poverty and abuse, has eqipped me with tools for life and helped me view the world from various angles. I have seen the good and bad in people and the genuine desire in myself and others to make a difference for the future.

I am a 36 year old mother of three boys. I was born and raised in a small town with three siblings. I graduated from a public school and attended some college courses for nursing but have not graduated yet. I like to write but have many other hobbies as well such as reading, swimming, walking, cooking, gardening, landscaping, scrapbooking and cooking. I love to learn and try new things and have decided that life is too short to not take chances.

For the past 17 years, Krystal DeBord, has worked with many popular fitness magazines on photo shoots, gaining invaluable knowledge in health and fitness from professional trainers and athletes. Her passion for outdoor exercise led to the creation of the fitness DVD company, Scenic Trex, in 2008, with a goal to provide motivation and inspiration for indoor workouts, improving strength and serenity. Scenic Trex DVDs bring exotic locations right into your home, during treadmill walking, indoor cycling or elliptical workouts. Visit http://www.scenictrex.com for more information.

Native Georgian interested in photography, nature, reading, scrabble, walking, and animals.

Margaret is a freelance writer and the owner of www.LoveToWalk.com. Her primary focus is non-fiction writing, and her favorite topics include walking, fitness, healthy eating, cooking, and frugal living.

I have been coaching runners and skiers for over 25 years. Former ski school director and the owner/founder/coach of The American Nordic Walking System and WWW.SKIWALKING.COM Nordic Walking Poles, headquartered in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Member of NASJA.

I am very nice lively lady who loves to enjoy life. socable witty outing or just stay quite. likes to meet different people around the world or just in my town. i love my car which i like driving it makes me feel good.like a good socicale life like dancing walking or just go

Born and raised in Kansas City in 1972. Performing artist-type. Dropped outta community college and pilgrimaged to Vegas Christmas day of '94. Had some ups and downs (mostly downs). Presently realizing my life calling as a Professional "chiller".

I am 40 years old. I am self-employed attorney in Summerville, SC working in foreclosure defense, real estate closings, and wills. I am married, with a one year old son, and have a cute 6 year old nephew that I think of as a son. My interests are sports, politics, and the law. I am into race- walking marathons.

Retired and live at beach, Enjoy walking,biking and avid reading. Worked in cytology 30 years and moved from Ky. to Fla.. Rode horses in Ky. and worked in obedince with dobermans, Love to travel.

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Currently pursing degree in biomedical sciences. Enjoys reading a good book, walking on windy days, shopping when i'm not broke.Stays with my family, consisting of parents and brother. Typical virgorian traits like being realistic, particular and at times a perfectionist, f

wife and mother full time employment my intrea st i I am a wife and mother full time employment my hobbys are walking my dog and going to the gym

I am a stay at home mom of three children. My husband is currently attending Medical School. I am very activate and like to stay busy. I love working, hiking, swimming, and walking. I have worked many year doing data entry, billing, front desk, customer services and voluntee

I love walking my dogs, writing naughty short stories and all things Elvis. Some of my happiest times are times spent with my sons whom I consider to be the greatest blessings of my life. I am fiercely passionate, fun-loving and beautiful both inside and out. I consider it a

I am a retired registered nurse with many interests. I enjoy writing, race walking, reading, and out doors activities like hiking. I am also a Toastmaster and I am a member of The Theatrical group called the Gold Diggers. www.Gold-Diggers.org

Loulou is retired.Wife and Mom of 2 sons. When not working on the computer, she is seen reading, walking and enjoying gardening.

I am a liberal objective debator, that enjoys thinking, I enjoy walking and thinking. I consider myself to be cut and dry, with my opinion yet keep a clean atmoshpere.

I am a mother of a little girl born in March. I love sports especially swimming, walking, crew and soccer. I worked in senior care before my daughter was born. I enjoy scrapbooking and gardening in what little free time I have.

I'm a native Texan who loves to pass on information to people in every way found. I'm a walking book of information and I enjoy to share it. I enjoy learning see more and teaching.

Freelance writer in Oklahoma. Host of The Virtual Hermitary. Gardener and animal lover whose current menagerie includes dogs, cats, chickens and pigeons. Author of "The Walking Vegetarian" and "The Eucharist: A Theology of Peace" available at Lulu.com.

I have been writing for over 2 years about walking,tourist attractions and small article writing.

Single mother of two. Own my home. Like doing tarot readings and numerology reports. Like walking, reading, friends, family, eating out, writing and the beach. I'm a volunteer driver who helps out people in need. Spiritual.