1. When were your dxed? March 2009
2. What type of MS do you have? RRMS, but I believe I've gone into SPMS.
3. What does your avatar mean? I do the MS walk daily
4. What is your first name: Lynne
5. What does your user name stand for? Nothing exciting, my initials and last name.
6. What is your favorite thing to do? I enjoy cooking and baking right now in my new kitchen.
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Water
8. List three television shows you currently watch? Everybody Loves Raymond, Judge Judy, Anything DIY
9. Favorite flower? Cana Lilly - they attract hummingbirds!
10. Early to rise or late to sleep? Early to rise always
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? MS and Your Feelings, Allison Shadday, LCSW
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? No
13. What do you like about DS? The small community of friends
14. What do you like least about DS? The constant questions about the little things that plague people with MS like MS hugs and what not.
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Yes

This is a really nice idea! Thanks.

1. When were you dxed? November 2007
2. What type of MS do you have? RRM
3. What does your avatar mean? Different people can get along if they are friends
4. What is your first name? Jill
5. What does your user name stand for? Name of the boat I came to Australia on
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Crotchet
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Low Cal ginger beer
8. List three television shows you currently watch? News; NCIS; Outnumbered
9. Favorite flower? Iris
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Early to rise
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? Love my monthly 'Atlantic'
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Yes
13. What do you like about DS? Interesting issues raised
14. What do you like least about DS? Fakes
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Bit hard when I live in Australia !

Ichoppel great idea...
when dxed? Dec 2008
What Type of M.s?RRMS
What does avetar mean? Kwan yin (godess of compasson)she takes care of women and children,when I was dx had a tattoo of her on my back.(she watches mine)
What is first name?Michelle
What does user name mean? Its the name of one of my dogs
What is favorite thing to do? love to sook for my family hot curries are their Fav.
Fav thing to drink? Water is my main but love a nice glass of red.
List three tv shows currently watch??Midsummer murders,any law and order and adicted to reality shows.
Favorite flower?Orchids
Early to rise or Late to sleep? early to rise
Currently reading any good books?No too hard with nystagmus
Have you excepted your MS.? I know I have it but no I have not yet excepted it.
What do you like about Ds?? Quite alot mainly everyone here gets me..
What do you like least DS? occasionally a few get a bit opinonated
and can be over the top with an answer to a post....
Would you like to be part of telephone group?? dont think so only cause im so far away husband would have conary..

For all our friends who want to join the telephone ring, but cant because they live out of country of the US (I did not mean to purposely discount you!), there is an option for you to download free Skype and have communication that way. All you need to get up and running with Skype is a PC or Mac computer, an internet connection, speakers and a microphone built in or separate, and a webcam if so desired. I purchased a used HD webcam for my computer off Amazon for under $5.00. Keep a watch on Ebay or Amazon for those bargains. Skype is completely free and allows you to call anywhere in the world for free! Try googling SKYPE and think about downloading. If you are not sure your computer has a built in microphone, do a google search on your computer to find out too! I talk to my gf in England weekly and wouldnt know what I would have done if it wasnt for Skype. I love to Skype!

Oooh...this is fun!

1. When were you dxed? Haven't been yet...
2. What type of MS do you have? see question 1
3. What does your avatar mean? It's me being happy!
4. What is your first name? Jamie
5. What does your user name stand for? My initials and area code
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Play in the mud
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Microbrews and sweetened lipton iced tea
8. List three television shows you currently watch? Storage Wars (my fave...I LOVE Barry!), House Hunters, and football
9. Favorite flower? Tulip
10. Early to rise or late to bed? early to rise...but I like to mix it up sometimes!
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? No...but my fave book is Apocalypse 2012: A Scientific Investigation into Civilization's End by Lawrence E. Joseph. Great read but have a dictionary ready!
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? I haven't been dxed yet so I feel ok with what may eventually happen, but we'll see!
13. What do you like about DS? The strong community feeling.
14. What do you like least about DS? Not sure yet...
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Eventually...when I'm ready, I'll send my info to Ichoppel.

1. When were you dxed? June 17, 2011
2. What type of MS do you have? RRMS
3. What does your avatar mean? My "Happy Place" I was to retire at, nice sunny warm/hot beach in a couple years.
4. What is your first name? Norman
5. What does your user name stand for? My name with a few numbers
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Spend time with my wife
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Water
8. List three television shows you currently watch? No current series
9. Favorite flower? Roses
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Early to bed and early to rise
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? None at this time
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Yes
13. What do you like about DS? Everyone is so helpful and supportive.
14. What do you like least about DS? None
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? No

1. When were you dxed? March 11, 2011
2. What type of MS do you have? RRMS
3. What does your avatar mean? Nothing really I thought it was a pretty flower
4. What is your first name? Donna
5. What does your user name stand for? My initials and last name
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Spend time with my family
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Water
8. List three television shows you currently watch? I watch a lot of tv. Vampire Diaries, Last Man Standing, Big Bang Theory. I am waiting on American Idol to come back on.
9. Favorite flower? Rose
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Late to bed
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? None at this time
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Yes
13. What do you like about DS? The people are very supportive
14. What do you like least about DS? I'm not sure. Nothing I guess
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Not at this time.

1. When were you dxed? 06/07
2. What type of MS do you have? Doc told me in 2007, don't remember, I recover, so RRM I think
3. What does your avatar mean? Love beautiful things
4. What is your first name? Lorie
5. What does your user name stand for? Teaching a long time, big achievement
6. What is your favorite thing to do? did ballet most of my life, now my favorite is relaxing on the couch with my puppy
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Starbuck's coffee when I'm tired
8. List three television shows you currently watch? Judge Judy, Big Bang (Sheldon cracks me up), The Middle
9. Favorite flower? Lilly of the Valley, Daisy
10. Early to rise or late to bed? late
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? professional reading is it, no time
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Yes.....not at first, life is hard enough
13. What do you like about DS? relating with people who feel the same way, opportunities to encourage/support
14. What do you like least about DS? fighting, put downs, extreme bitterness makes me sad
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? working full time and fatigue make it difficult

1. When were you dxed? Not yet, dxed with RA
2. What type of MS do you have? unsure
3. What does your avatar mean? I love ice cream
4. What is your first name? Sue
5. What does your user name stand for? I sass in a good funny way
6. What is your favorite thing to do? be with family and friends
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? ice tea, wine
8. List three television shows you currently watch? Top chef, hgtv, anything creative
9. Favorite flower? calla lilly
10. Early to rise or late to bed? late to bed
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? Historical fiction, free kindle books, Christian historical fiction
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? have accepted RA, so whatever else comes along I accept
13. What do you like about DS? Relational relatability
14. What do you like least about DS? bickering, negativity
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Possibly

1. When were you dxed? April 11 2011
2. What type of MS do you have? SPMS
3. What does your avatar mean? Grandaughter
4. What is your first name? Dave
5. What does your user name stand for? Was feeling old and blue at the time
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Hunt
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Used to be beer now it's Pepsi
8. List three television shows you currently watch? Storage Wars, Deadliest Catch, News
9. Favorite flower? Sun Flower
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Late to both
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? No
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Yes
13. What do you like about DS? Family Feeling
14. What do you like least about DS? When one's opinion is disrespected and Bickering
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Yes seeing as I talk to some already

1. When were you dxed? "Probable MS" DX this year
2. What type of MS do you have? ?
3. What does your avatar mean? It's me =)
4. What is your first name? Heidi
5. What does your user name stand for? Name and age
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Fish
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Water, BEER
8. List three television shows you currently watch? House, NCIS, Storage Wars ( Love Barry!)
9. Favorite flower? Yellow Roses
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Early to Rise & LOVE to stay up late as well =)
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? No time
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Can't accept that NO one can give me an ANSWER!!! GRR!!!!
13. What do you like about DS? VALIDATION I get from reading others stories.
14. What do you like least about DS? Putting someone DOWN for THEIR opinion! I find this VERY irritating!
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? As much as I'd love to be, I can barely fit in a good conversation as the minute I try and get on the phone its " MOM, MOM, MOM" =(

I haven't posted for awhile, but here goes:)

1. When were you dxed? March 18, 2008
2. What type of MS do you have? Still RRMS, but I don't seem to remit as much anymore, so who knows.
3. What does your avatar mean? Just having fun with one of my granddaughters.
4. What is your first name? Tracy
5. What does your user name stand for? my hubby's name is Guy:)
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Scuba dive, although I can't teach any longer and I need help getting in and out of the water, it's one of the few things that make me feel like my old self.
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Sobe Lifewaters or water.
8. List three television shows you currently watch? The Middle, Blue Bloods, Big Bang Theory
9. Favorite flower? Any that is in bloom, I love flowers!
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Early
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? not at the moment.
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Depends on the day, but mostly yes.
13. What do you like about DS? The genuine support.
14. What do you like least about DS? When there is contention.
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? Possibly.

1. When were you dxed? 2007
2. What type of MS do you have? rr
3. What does your avatar mean? my favorite movie
4. What is your first name? melanie
5. What does your user name stand for? my name and i am always tired
6. What is your favorite thing to do? knitting and reading and computers
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? water
8. List three television shows you currently watch? n/a
9. Favorite flower?
10. Early to rise or late to bed?
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? spontaneous healing by dr. weil
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? most of the time
13. What do you like about DS? connecting with others like me
14. What do you like least about DS? there are some idiots here, too
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? (if Yes, send lchoppel your phone number in a PM and I will ensure that only those agreeable to be members of this telephone group will get your phone number. It's fun to reach out to your DS friends). yes, if they are on at&t

1. When were you dxed? 10/12
2. What type of MS do you have? RRMS
3. What does your avatar mean? I am a photographer, and I love fall...this is just the pic that spoke to me the day I signed up.
4. What is your first name? Steph
5. What does your user name stand for? My daughters nick name is Tink...I am Tinksmommy :)
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Take pictures
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
8. List three television shows you currently watch? Mentalist, Greys Anatomy & Last Man Standing
9. Favorite flower? Plumeria
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Early to rise
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? I love Beverly Lewis, I am working through her many books.
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Kinda, sorta, maybe
13. What do you like about DS? The super friendly people
14. What do you like least about DS? When I hear how down some people are.. I hate seeing so much pain :(

1. When were you dxed? March 2100
2. What type of MS do you have? RRMS
3. What does your avatar mean? My Am. bulldog, Sadie
4. What is your first name? Linda
5. What does your user name stand for? Diagnosed at 59 after almost 40 years of symptoms
6. What is your favorite thing to do? Anything on our lake
7. What is your favorite thing to drink? My morning coffee
8. List three television shows you currently watch? The Closer, Storage Wars,House
9. Favorite flower? Any
10. Early to rise or late to bed? Early
11. Currently reading any good book(s)? The Bible. I read it completely through every year.
12. Have you accepted your MS dx? Yes
13. What do you like about DS? I get answers quicker than from my Dr.
14. What do you like least about DS? Opinionated people who take themselves too seriously.
15. Would you like to be part of a telephone group? (if Yes, send lchoppel your phone number in a PM and I will ensure that only those agreeable to be members of this telephone group will get your phone number. It's fun to reach out to your DS friends).
Not at this time.