# I never properly introduced myself **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 3, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759 "2012-11-03T14:46:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/1 "2012-11-03T14:46:07Z")
I joined the SDMB about a month ago because another board I used to frequent has fizzled down to nothing and I wanted to move on. I just dived in head first around here posting a few threads and then found the **MMP** Itโ€™s like a home away from home. I like it there I also like this board in general. I did learn to stay away from political and religious threads for the most part, and I learned that quickly! A little about myself I am 29 yo and the mother of b/g twins who are turning 5 in 2 weeks! I have been married for over 7 years. Our anniversary is in June. I am getting my Masterโ€™s degree this fall in Medical Anthropology. I work from home for merchant services (helping small business owners obtain credit card processing and machines for their business) I live in TN and have also lived in GA, AL, AK, UT, and Germany. I donโ€™t have any pets because my children are hard enough to take care of! I am expecting another baby in June, so I am very busy going to school, working, taking care of the family, and growing another baby! Thanks for welcoming me and I have enjoyed it so far. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Plebianangel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@Plebianangel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plebianangel)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/2 "2012-11-03T15:14:44Z")
Hi! I just joined yesterday, but this seems like a good place. ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/3 "2012-11-03T15:19:44Z")
Hi back ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/4 "2012-11-03T15:22:52Z")
Welcomeโ€ฆ no one worthwhile stays long, though. ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/5 "2012-11-03T15:33:39Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > I just dived in head first Dove. (this explains **Astroboy 14** โ€™s otherwise cryptic comment.) ๐Ÿ˜› ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/6 "2012-11-03T15:44:48Z")
Which of the three states in TN do you live? I was born in the West (Memphis) but spent most of my life in the East (Tazewell). ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/7 "2012-11-03T16:02:49Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Dove. > > (this explains **Astroboy 14** โ€™s otherwise cryptic comment.) > > ๐Ÿ˜› Oh, lol. Oops.๐Ÿ˜› Dove always looks like dove (as in the bird) so I never think it looks like the right word. Like wind, wind, live, live, etc. ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/8 "2012-11-03T16:04:34Z")
> [@Lanzy](#): > > Which of the three states in TN do you live? I was born in the West (Memphis) but spent most of my life in the East (Tazewell). Itโ€™s only one state, (๐Ÿ˜‰ ), I live in the West part right now in Bartlett. I did live in Middle Tennessee from 5th grade to graduating from high school, in Clarksville, TN. ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/9 "2012-11-03T16:06:52Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Dove. > > (this explains **Astroboy 14** โ€™s otherwise cryptic comment.) > > ๐Ÿ˜› and P.S. Usage Discussion of DIVE Dive, which was originally a weak verb, developed a past tense dove, probably by analogy with verbs like drive, drove. Dove exists in some British dialects and has become the standard past tense especially in speech in some parts of Canada. In the United States dived and dove are both widespread in speech as past tense and past participle, with dove less common than dived in the south Midland area, and dived less common than dove in the Northern and north Midland areas. In writing, the past tense dived is usual in British English and somewhat more common in American English. Dove seems relatively rare as a past participle in writing. So dived is correct ๐Ÿ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/10 "2012-11-03T16:20:20Z")
Howdy, **April R.** and **Plebianangel.** ๐Ÿ™‚ This is an interesting place to hang out. Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/11 "2012-11-03T16:28:03Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > So dived is correct ๐Ÿ˜‰ Well, thatโ€™s it. Iโ€™m outa here.:mad: ETA: just kidding, as I have been all along. Welcome, etc. ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/12 "2012-11-03T16:47:14Z")
๐Ÿ˜› ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/13 "2012-11-03T16:53:50Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > and P.S. > Usage Discussion of DIVE > Dive, which was originally a weak verb, developed a past tense dove, probably by analogy with verbs like drive, drove. Dove exists in some British dialects and has become the standard past tense especially in speech in some parts of Canada. In the United States dived and dove are both widespread in speech as past tense and past participle, with dove less common than dived in the south Midland area, and dived less common than dove in the Northern and north Midland areas. In writing, the past tense dived is usual in British English and somewhat more common in American English. Dove seems relatively rare as a past participle in writing. > So dived is correct ๐Ÿ˜‰ Hey! Take it to the Pit! Youโ€™re too new to provide useful, substantial information! ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/14 "2012-11-03T17:54:46Z")
Well an official _'Ello_ to you. ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/15 "2012-11-03T18:11:33Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > (this explains **Astroboy 14** โ€™s otherwise cryptic comment.) Actually, it was meant to be a self-deprecating joke. Fail.โ˜น ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/16 "2012-11-03T18:30:58Z")
I wish this trend of one-by-one introduction threads would end. The threads are boring and clutter up the board. I much prefer the **April R.** โ€œdive in if you have something to sayโ€ approach. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/17 "2012-11-03T18:37:37Z")
> [@Hello\_Again](#): > > I wish this trend of one-by-one introduction threads would end. The threads are boring and clutter up the board. Well way to add to the excitement and cleanliness of the board yourself! :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/18 "2012-11-03T19:23:13Z")
> [@Astroboy14](#): > > Actually, it was meant to be a self-deprecating joke. Fail.โ˜น Thatโ€™s how I read your post- I checked your Join Date and thought โ€œHeโ€™s making a self-deprecating joke!โ€ Oh, and welcome, April R! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/19 "2012-11-03T19:23:17Z")
Well, how do you do **Apes**? ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759/20 "2012-11-03T19:30:59Z")
> [@Bumbershoot](#): > > Thatโ€™s how I read your post- I checked your Join Date and thought โ€œHeโ€™s making a self-deprecating joke!โ€ Thank you! Now I feel better.๐Ÿ†’ [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-properly-introduced-myself/639759.md?page=2)