MOTW #28 - Amanda69

[jennandjamesinm]

This week's Member of the Week is Amanda69. We are glad to have them in the spotlight this week.

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If a couple, which one primarily posts:
Age(s):
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[Amanda69]

Question limit (as the interviewee you may limit the questions on a per post or per user basis if you wish): No limit typing helps my physio for my hand

Gender (if not a couple): We are a couple

If a couple, which one primarily posts: She does, he likes to read what she posts but doesn't really like to post himself.

Age(s): She is 44 He is 48

Birthday(s): She is June 28 He is Jan 27

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Relationship status:Common law

Swinging for how long?: She for over 8 years he just over 3

Prefer to swing with: We are just getting back into this as a couple after being singles in the lifestyle previously. At this time we would like to find a couple or special single to play with. He would definately love another female to join us.

Biggest Pet Peeve: Stupidity (in goverment, daily life, anywhere)

Brief Intro: Bill and I got together in January (ask me to tell you that story sometime). To say the least it has been an interesting ride so far, he has been my hero and my rock these past 9 months.

Website (your own or one of your favorites):www.selloffvacations.com we have used it 3 times in the past year to get great vacations cheap...

[ohash01]

Do you think being previous swingers has made it easy for you to start swinging so early into your relationship (It says you two got together in Jan., so I'm assuming this past Jan...)?

Did you two meet through swinging?

What is your biggest "board" pet peeve? (EX: disliking threadjacks...disliking arguments...ect.)

What is your FAVORITE vacation spot?

What is your one guilty pleasure?

Ok...I think that's it for now. Thanks!

[sbjr3]

Originally Posted by Amanda69

Brief Intro: Bill and I got together in January (ask me to tell you that story sometime).

Now is a good time to tell.

sb

[Alura]

Hi, Amanda! Welcome to the hot box! We've read your posts and want to thank you for being a valuable member of the board! Looking forward to learning more about both you and your husband.

I just love them cowgirls! Do y'all keep horses?

I, too, am irritated by stupidity in government. But we can't talk politics here. I hope y'all will join us at Brad's Place. Here's a link: http://www.bradandjanet.100megs26.com/board/

Please tell us the story of how you and Bill got together in January.


Mr. Alura

[Amanda69]

Ohash01

Do you think being previous swingers has made it easy for you to start swinging so early into your relationship (It says you two got together in Jan., so I'm assuming this past Jan...)? It has in some ways but then again my accident shortly after we met has kept us from being able to to play the way we would like to yet (see next post for this story)

Did you two meet through swinging? Yes we met at a local swing club, he was introduced to me through a mutual friend.

What is your biggest "board" pet peeve? (EX: disliking threadjacks...disliking arguments...ect.) I really don't like when good discussions turn into arguments. I also dislike really long posts (must be the adhd in me).

What is your FAVORITE vacation spot? The Dominican Republic we had a great vacation there this summer and we have both been separately prior to our relationship.

What is your one guilty pleasure? Amanda's is definately chocolate, she is an absolute chocoholic. Bill's is sweet drinks, his latest is one called Blackfly. He also loves anything with a pickle in it

[Amanda69]

sbjr3 and Alura here is the story for you both.

One winter evening on a Friday the 13th I was working late when a friend from Rochester called to say he was in town and wanted to check out a swingers club. I had told him about them previously. I didn't really want to go out and had no time to change from work, so was dressed pretty conservatively.

But I went anyway. Ran into a few other friends, had a few beers and some great chat. During all of this, one of my female friends brought Bill out to introduce him to me (I was standing with the smokers outside getting some air and avoiding the smoke). I said hi but didn't pay him much attention I was too busy getting caught up with everyone.

When I went back inside, he gave it one more shot and asked me to dance. Well from the first moment on the dance floor I could sense something different. Then he spoke....he said "Would you like to go to Cuba with me?" My wonderfully romantic response was "Are you crazy, no." The night progressed, we danced more, he asked me home. I said no. He said he would come and visit me the next day and take me out for breakfast. I said ok.

He spent the weekend and by the end of it and the same question about Cuba being asked several times I finally said "Why not." We left for Cuba just one week after we met. We had a great time, except for the food poisoning and Bill's very bad allergy to horses (that we found out about on a horse and buggy ride, very romantic).

The story continues...if you want more please ask and I will tell all....

No Alura no horses up here for us, haven't ridden in years but they are beautiful creatures, so intuitive. Thanks for the compliments by the way and the link to the website.

[sbjr3]

Originally Posted by Amanda69

The story continues...if you want more please ask and I will tell all....

Pretty please!!! I'm a sucker for romance.

sb

[Amanda69]

The last day of our trip to Cuba I developed what we thought was a cold, by the time we got back to Canada it was full blown bronchitus. Bill spent the next few days nursing me better.

One week later as I was heading back to work, my car slid on black ice. It went into oncoming traffic, a mini van and I drive a honda civic. Scary and nasty. I ended up in hospital with a broken collar bone, a very shattered wrist and more bruising than I had ever experienced in my entire life put together. I had surgery and spent the next 4 days in hospital (much loving the morphine but thinking couldn't they make the stuff just a little stronger).

When it came to discharge time my surgeon said, so you can't go home on your own so who will be staying with you or where are you going. Bill didn't hesitate, he said she can come home with me. I had to sleep sitting up for about 3 - 4 weeks after, I couldn't shower, cook or do anything pretty much for myself.

Talk about a way to get to know someone intimately. We survived what could have broken up a couple that had been together for years and in the mean time it showed me that I could count on someone and I didn't have to be the one in control all the time.

By mid-April we decided to make it official and get rid of my apartment and move me in.

It is strange we feel so natural together. It is like we have know each other for years instead of months.

I am still in physiotherapy and counselling to deal with the trauma of the accident. Bill is wonderfully supportive and drives me to the appointments and deals with my craziness when I think someone is going to hit us or he is driving too fast. That second brake just doesn't work as well as it should.

[sbjr3]

Originally Posted by Amanda69

The last day of our trip to Cuba I developed what we thought was a cold, by the time we got back to Canada it was full blown bronchitus. Bill spent the next few days nursing me better.

One week later as I was heading back to work, my car slid on black ice. It went into oncoming traffic, a mini van and I drive a honda civic. Scary and nasty. I ended up in hospital with a broken collar bone, a very shattered wrist and more bruising than I had ever experienced in my entire life put together. I had surgery and spent the next 4 days in hospital (much loving the morphine but thinking couldn't they make the stuff just a little stronger).

When it came to discharge time my surgeon said, so you can't go home on your own so who will be staying with you or where are you going. Bill didn't hesitate, he said she can come home with me. I had to sleep sitting up for about 3 - 4 weeks after, I couldn't shower, cook or do anything pretty much for myself.

Talk about a way to get to know someone intimately. We survived what could have broken up a couple that had been together for years and in the mean time it showed me that I could count on someone and I didn't have to be the one in control all the time.

By mid-April we decided to make it official and get rid of my apartment and move me in.

It is strange we feel so natural together. It is like we have know each other for years instead of months.

I am still in physiotherapy and counselling to deal with the trauma of the accident. Bill is wonderfully supportive and drives me to the appointments and deals with my craziness when I think someone is going to hit us or he is driving too fast. That second brake just doesn't work as well as it should.

OMG! I am so sorry about your injuries . Your fears are perfectly normal after such an ordeal. I wish for you a very quick recovery.

Bill sound's like a very special man and it's wonderful that the two of you found each other.

sb

[prettylady]

Wow what an ordeal!
I always enjoy the threads you start and taking part in your poles.
I am however, from time to time, a bit confused by what is being said in your posts. I have on a few occations thought, that was strange of Amanda to say. Not long ago I was reading a thread about curved penis' and the penny dropped. AHHH! Bill is posting under Amanda's name. Unless....Amanda, do you have a penis? Not that that matters or anything. :rollseyes

You mentioned in passing about having ADHD. I have ADD and I often frustrate people when they are talking to me because I look right past them and have no idea what they are talking about.
How do you handle your ADHD. or is it sever enough to need to be handled?
With out my meds. I can drive home from school, which is about an hour, and have no recollection of the drive. Do you have scary moments like this with your ADHD?

I will come back with more questions, but I can't seem to think right now.
Your friend,
Prettylady and one for Bill

[Thrax]

Amanda,
Sorry to hear about all the injuries, but I'm glad to hear that you appear to be on the path to healing. (And with regard to the morphine after surgery, I can relate. A few years ago I had surgery for a shoulder dislocation that resulted in some bone damage; I was hittin' the little button every 5 seconds to make sure I didn't miss one drop of the precious morphine. It didn't really help but it was one additional thing to keep me occupied. )

I seem to remember from previous threads that you are British? True? If so, where are you from? Also, what do you miss most about Britain? Comparatively, what do you love most about Canada? You may be reluctant to answer those questions. If so, I understand.

Finally, in addition to the Dominican Republic, where have you traveled and what are some of the other destinations you've really enjoyed or hated?

Thrax

[Amanda69]

Prettylady It was Amanda who posted in that thread, she was referring to it not bothering her if a male had a curved penis nor had she run from a room. And no I don't have a penis, though I do have a strap on...still unused...hmmm and no that isn't curved either.

As for the ADHD, I grew up in a very strict household, at school I was always being moved around the class cause I couldn't sit still and stop talking. I learned early on to use my organizational skills to help me through the day. Luckily I have those skills in spades. Though you should see me at office meetings or training, I find so many other things to look at, play with or draw. I seldom pay attention longer than a few minutes and often blurt out responses without thinking.

Yes I have often driven home and realized I am suddenly there and no real recollection of the trip. Boy I bet a lot of people are very happy I can't drive right now. I have never tried medications as this was something that was recognized as an adult rather than as a child. Though my daughter also experienced ADHD but she has the inattentive type. Talk about head in the clouds.

Thanks for participating in my polls and for the compliments on my threads. See you soon

[Amanda69]

Thrax Yes I am British, born there and raised just 5 brief years though I have been back many times. If it weren't for their cost of living I would probably prefer to live there. I am from the NorthWest an area known as the Lake District...wonderfully beautiful place with lots of small towns and lakes around. Born in a small town called Kendal, known for socks, shoes and mint cake. What I miss most about England is my Grandparents. They were wonderfully supportive people whose home was also mine for as long as they were alive. I never did anything that they didn't say, good for you, or we know you'll make it, or we are here for you. I miss them terribly.

Of course the second best thing is a good old British pub crawl, can't beat it and there is nothing like it here.

As for travelling I have been to Cuba, it was nice but the food poisoning didn't help. Havanna was an interesting city to visit but the overall poverty on the island was very disheartening.

I have been to Las Vegas. Wow what can someone say when they stand on the street outside the hotels on the strip...wow.... they are just so huge. It was so hot, now everyone will say, but it is a dry heat, take it from me when it is 120 in the shade and there is nothing but tar and concrete around you...IT IS HOT

I also can't believe you can't be topless in Las Vegas, come on people with everything else that goes on there...how can this be. I had to buy pasties for around the pool one day, I have such large nipples I popped the one off.

Thanks for the well wishes for healing it is a much longer path than I anticipated but I am certainly learning a lot of new skills.

[JustAskJulie]

Amanda, how did each of you get started in swinging as a solo? And how long were you each swinging before you met each other?