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   Aloha.... I am One Popoki and live in AZ. My 'nick' name here comes from my study of all things Hawaiian.. and popoki is the Hawaiian word for cat.. of which I have one. My dear Chloe was a gift from my son 3 years ago. I went to the shelter where she picked me. She is a grey/white tuxedo (sort of) short hair domestic. In other word, she is 100% cat, no dog mixed in.

   I am 52 (AAUUUGGHH!!! How did that happen?!?!) and I have 2 sons ages 24 and 22 and one grandson age 6. I work in the semi-conductor industry as a service coordinator (another word for clerical work)... it's a job that pays the bills. :) I LOVE to dance - country dancing and of course hula.

   That's me in a nutshell !

   Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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   And you are waaaaay cool! Have an awesome day!

   Posted 4 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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   Thank you ppearson... you made my day. You're pretty cool yourself !

   Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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   Anyone that country dances has to be waaay cool...
   Have a great one!

   Posted 4 years ago by KathyfromVA #

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   You are way cool, One Popoki. I have always wondered how you came up with the name. Now I know and that makes you even cooler.

   Posted 4 years ago by Cathi in NC #

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   I thought of using 'ekahi popoki... but that was getting too complicated.. LOL
   Thank you ! Country dancing - any dancing really - is my passion. I am one who cannot sit still when the music is playing.

   Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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   I so can empathize with you about that age thing. I too am middle-aged, how did THAT happen??? Do you think we could sue somebody? ;)
   PS. Keep on dancing, girl!!!

   Posted 4 years ago by miu #

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   I am even older. I don't feel it, but the knees do! And the hair dye is getting more and more expensive.
   I have told my daughter I am going to grow old disgracefully (do you know the poem "When I am old I will wear purple"? If not I'll find it and post it), but she says I can't be any more disgraceful than I am already. Perhaps it's something to do with my large red motorbike!

   Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #

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   Polly's Mum: Does the Red Hat Society have chapters in the UK? Women over 50, inspired by the poem you mentioned, formed the RHS to celebrate their years. They meet regularly all over the US wearing purple clothing and fancy red hats. I saw a group once in a local restaurant and they seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. I meet the age requirement, but haven't joined yet! ;-)

   Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    If there is a RHS I have never heard of it. Mind you I do belong to the RHS in England - it's the Royal Horticultural Society!
    BTW little does darling daughter know about how disgraceful I can get!!!

    Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #

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    I just googled "Red Hat Society" and found the official website. There ARE chapters in the UK! Here is the link: http://www.redhatsociety.com/index.aspx

    You might find new and marvelous ways to shock your daughter if you join this RHS. :-)

    Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    Thank you KittenWhisperer. I looked at the site and it looks great fun. Unfortunately the two nearest chapters are not open to new members, and the rest are too far away. Guess I'll have to do without or start my own!

    Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #

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    I have talked of getting a scooter... great on gas mileage. My 24 year old son freaked! So worried mom might get hurt. This from the guy that drove a crotch rocket - motorcyle - without a helmet. Love it when the tables are turned. LOL

    Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    My bike is a 600CC Honda, V-Twin. It makes o lovely noise and goes like the proverbial off a shovel!

    Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #

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    I bow to thee ! LOL I am not that brave.. not on the streets of Phoenix. I need to start slow and work my way up. I'm talking a 150 cc scooter... ;)

    Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    I bought my first bike (the largest you can have as a learner in UK is 125cc) as my 30th birthday present to myself. Once I had passed my test I sold it and bought a 750cc Kawasaki instead. Didn't like it, the centre of gravity was all wrong once it was full of fuel. I sold it after I had my daughter - thouoght I probably wouldn't ride again. After a while I missed it so much I bought the Honda and I've had that ever since.
    Maybe I'll get rid of it when I start to draw my pension, then again maybe I won't.
    I've also got a little red classic sportscar - a 1961 Frogeye Sprite.

    Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #

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    One Popoki - one is not enough, you need some more fur around the house. (I have six and that's probably a few too many, but that's what happened - cats just find their way to my door - all were feral kittens I trapped, but two, who were abandoned by a neighbor - those two girls were about 2 and I've had then for five years as of this past July 4th - I love them all !!!) I too used to work in the semiconductor industry here in Melbourne, Florida - most of the work has gone to Malaysia, it was quite exacting for all concerned. More later I have to get back to work !!! How nice to hear about everyone - this new thing/site is going to be great.

    Posted 4 years ago by AliceInFlorida #

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    Polly's Mum--can't go wrong with a Honda! Man friend traded his Honda in for an Acura TL and has had 2 wrecks. I told him that it served him right because he's a traitor and that it wouldn't have happened if he hadn't gotten rid of his Honda!

    Posted 4 years ago by FondaHonda #

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    My first bike was a Honda too, CB125

    Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #

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    I have just ordered my first motorcycle - and yes, I too am over 50! I have only done my CBT (Compulsory Basic Training), so, as a "Learner" I can only ride a 125cc - and I have to have big red "L" plates on the bike. The bike I'm getting is a Honda as well - a VT 125C Shadow - a cruiser type bile. My husband owns a Harley, and when I get my Honda it will look like a baby version of his Harley. Eventually, I want to work my way up to a Harley as well, but for now I just want to concentrate on learning to ride without falling over!

    Posted 4 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    Aloha One Popoki - I had also wondered about your name and whether or not you were actually Hawaiian. That is definitely way cool!

    Posted 4 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    I've not spent much time on a bike... don't know how well I'll like it. Part of my problem is the helmet. Can't do the full face style - claustrophobic. But don't much care for the forced breathing of the wind in my face either. I'll have to work on that. And yes, not falling over is an important factor!

    I am not Hawaiian by birth (born and raised in Wisconsin), but am Hawaiian at heart. I like many things about the culture. I take hula (dance) classes and am in a language class as well (3rd time - not getting any easier!). I do perform at private events and have danced at a couple of public events as well. I danced as a kid (age 12-17) and then quit. Just took it up again 2 years ago. Good exercise ! LOL

    Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    Wow!! You actually Hula!! I am way impressed!!! What a beautiful dance, so gracefull and femenine... love it! Must show it to me sometime!
    I will definatelly call my next cat Popoki.... what a beautiful sounding name! I will do it in your honor!
    Hugs and good to know you!

    Posted 4 years ago by PipasMumSpain #

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    I am impressed as well! We went to Kuaii for our honeymoon in January and we really loved it. One evening before dinner, we went into a little bar where we heard live music. It was great - there were 2 guys with guitars playing a combination of Jimmy Buffet type music and traditional Hawaiian. At one point, one of the musicians said his aunt was there watching and invited her up to perform a hula. So she just got up - normal street clothes - and performed a lovely, graceful hula. I would love to learn how to do that - I agree it certainly looks like good exercise.

    I'm like you - I love to dance (although I am not trained at all) - I can't sit still when there is good music playing!

    Posted 4 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    I tend to be a tom-boy and I can't remember the last time I wore a dress/skirt to work. Hula is almost a contradiction... and about the only time I wear a dress LOL Which is called a mu'umu'u. The dance is very graceful and I work hard to be as smooth as my teachers. I'm not there yet, but I keep working at it!

    I checked a website that lists halaus all over the world and sadly there is none listed in UK or Spain. Finland, Germany, Japan, Brazil, New Zealand... the list goes on. It really is danced world wide.

    When I was on vacation in Sept of 2006, we danced at Duke's Restaurant in Waikiki... just because the band played a song we knew! Such fun !!!

    Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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