In what state were you born?

[Talk Host]

Is "The Villages" a state?

Was anybody born in "The Villages?"

Anyhow, I wonder which birth state is most represented among our TOTV members.

I was born in Steubenville, Ohio, but my family actually lived across the river in Weirton, West Virginia. I have the hospital bill that was given to my dad after my birth. $5

JLK

[Larryandlinda]

Is "The Villages" a state?

Was anybody born in "The Villages?"

Anyhow, I wonder which birth state is most represented among our TOTV members.

I was born in Steubenville, Ohio, but my family actually lived across the river in Weirton, West Virginia. I have the hospital bill that was given to my dad after my birth. $5

JLK

how much of a tip did they give the delivery room staff?

can you set up a
state by state poll?
remember 'other' for aliens

L&L

[pooh]

Born and lived in MA till moving to CA in 1972 to 2006. From 2006, TV has been home!

[Taltarzac]

Still have the accent too.

Then to Reno, Nevada for about 14 years; Provo, Utah for a week (dropped out of BYU Law School); Denver, CO for a year (MA in Librarianship, Denver U); Scottsdale for a summer; Belmont, CA for 2 years; Minneapolis for 5 years (Law School-- U of MN and cataloging WESTLAW database files); Rohnert Park, CA for 5 years; Palm Harbor, FL for 10 years; and then TV for 5 years.

[colleenj]

Born and raised in New Hampshire

[k2at]

Bronx, New York. Go Dallas!

[kfierle]

I was born and raised in Dansville, NY. I grew up in a house where the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, lived while her own home was being built in Dansville. American Red Cross Chapter #1 is still located in Dansville and was only about 4 blocks from my house.

[schotzyb]

Born in Mississippi; there until I joined the Navy at 21; Daytona Beach , Fla for a year after Navy days; next 7 in Pittsburgh, Pa ; job transfer to North Carolina in 1979; there until retirement in 2007; The Villages ever since

[memason]

Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky...

[ejp52]

Same state as my dear mother. :1rotfl:
Steubenville,Ohio. :clap2:

[zcaveman]

Born in Salem, Massachuetts. Raised in Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville, Fl.

[Pats2010]

Peoria, Ill.

[Kelsie52]

Born and raised in Brooklyn New York --now live on Long Island NY

[yobeano]

Wife and I Born in Philly, pa

[Talk Host]

Same state as my dear mother. :1rotfl:
Steubenville,Ohio. :clap2:


Ohio Valley Hospital, or Gill Hospital?

[redwitch]

Born in Nuremberg, Germany. First U.S. state was California. After more international stuff, lived up and down the eastern seaboard at various military bases. Then to the Far East, back to U.S. and the Midwest. Back to Europe, back to U.S. (Kentucky). And so on. The states lived in the longest were New Jersey (8 mos.), Kentucky (3 yrs.), California (too long to count). If pushed, I'd guess I would say I was a California gal with a touch of the East Coast and the South in my heart. Sorry, was never a fan of the Midwest.

[memason]

Peoria, Ill.

Pat2010..... I sent you a PM.

[bluedog103]

Born in a house in Sloatsburg, NY, where I lived for my first 5 years.

[MinnieM]

Born in New York . Raised in The Bronx and Queens. Then lived in Yonkers and New Rochelle before I left the state. Made some detours through Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, and Gaithersburg Md and finally ended up in Florida.

MinnieM

[getdul981]

Born in a hospital in a little town named Christiansburg, VA. The hospital is no longer there. It's a used car lot now. (Or at least it was last time I was there) Lived in VA most of my life.

[The Shadow]

Born in Pontiac Michigan, after 6th grade moved to Waterford, ran away from home at 21 and moved to Southfield, married at 26 and moved to Farmington. I lived the first 58 years of my life in Oakland County, Michigan. At 58 it was rumored all the smart people in Michigan were moving to Florida. I started that rumor.

[billethkid]

Erie, PA.....the both of us.

btk

[paulandjean]

detroit michigan

[Avista]

Chicago, Illinois

[Anthem Bob]

Racine Wisconsin then Scottsdale AZ and now Anthem AZ, A Del Webb planed community of 13,000 houses. We visted TV last Sept and stayed with childhood friends. We are impressed with TV and are very happy for our friends to be part of it. We are enjoying reading TOTV every day and fell like we have friends we have never meet in person.

[Shirleevee]

Both husband and myself born in New York

[macro]

Sturgeon Bay, WI, Mrs Macro-- Bay View/Milwaukee, WI.

[K9-Lovers]

Mr. K9 is Canadian, from Ottawa, Ontario.

Mrs. K9 was born in Chatteauroux, France. First US state was Alaska.

[villages07]

Born in Rockville MD (suburb of DC); lived in 5 houses in various parts of MD til moving to TV in 2006. End of story. Ribbit.

[swrinfla]

Born in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. That's to differentiate between the City and the County, which are different entities.

The hospital still stands, but functions now only as a clinic, the bigger entity having moved west, into the County, some 30 or more years ago!

Parents took me to Massachusetts at age 9 months, where I stayed until returning to St. Louis when I married. Both my children were born in the same hospital, at that time the same building!

Goodness me, how long ago all that was! :wave:

SWR
:beer3:

[ejp52]

Ohio Valley Hospital, or Gill Hospital?
I don't remember TH, sadly my parents aren't here to ask,I'll need to dig out the old Birth cert. and check.
I remember going to the Gill hospital.

[Barefoot]

Can you set up a state by state poll?
Remember 'other' for aliens.

Good idea to have a poll. We are both aliens from Canada. :22yikes:

[Pebbles]

Born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, then moved many times before coming to Florida in 1990 and The Villages in 2008.

Mr. Pebbles was born in Aurora, Illinois.

[The Great Fumar]

Same State as Harry Truman....
Moved to Michigan at age four.......
If you've seen the picture of the LAST SUPPER ???
I was on KP then.......

fumar .........:wine:

[Irish Rover]

I was born in the Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, Ohio.

[Sandy222]

Lived in a little town outside of Utica. Holland Patent with a population of 400.

[GatorFan]

South Carolina

[Boomer]

Cincinnati, Ohio

[Ceafolks]

Boston, Mass...y'all. :cold:

[Shimpy]

Pittsbush Pennsyltucky (actually McKeesport Pa.)

[macro]

If you've seen the picture of the LAST SUPPER ???
I was on KP then.......

fumar .........:wine:

Thought your earlier picture was familiar. :confused: Think I interviewed you for that job. :jester:

[BlueHeronFan]

Born in Glendale, West Virginia....Just south of Wheeling.
Navy included San Diego, Norfolk, Jacksonville etc etc

Back to West Virginia for B.S Business.

Settled in suburbs of Pittsburgh PA for 28 years.
The Villages, 2009

[Doreen]

Born in Worcester, MA and was there until June 2010 when we moved to The Villages. Dick was born in Troy NY.

[chuckinca]

Born in Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Illinois (adjacent to Chicago Southside)

[brostholder]

In the State of Brooklyn!! You can probably tell from our accents that a passport is required!

[Shimpy]

TALK HOST,
Are you keeping track? Will you give us results what state the most Villagers are from? I'd like to make a guess right now that the overwhelming state will be either New York or New Jersey.

[2BNTV]

Yonkers, New York, (Westchester County). Go Yankees and football Giants!!!!!

[mulligan]

Worcester, ma seems to be well represented. I'm only a wannabe though, so once again I don't count.

[aljetmet]

Yonkers, New York, (Westchester County). Go Yankees and football Giants!!!!!

Both of us were born in Brooklyn, NY and you know the teams I prefer...

[collie1228]

Born in the little town of Ilion, NY (home of the Remington Arms Co.) and grew up in the neighboring, even smaller, town of Mohawk NY.

[getdul981]

Now, I know that I've seen about 8 or 10 people on this forum from VA. How come I'm the only one that will admit it?

[Schaumburger]

Born and spent my first 18 years in Dubuque, Iowa, which sits on the Mississippi River. Specifically Xavier Hospital which was converted to apartments for senior citizens about 15 years ago. Lived in Chicago (north side Rogers Park) and northwest suburban Chicago since 1979. Go Cubs. Hope to be in TV in a few years.

Laura

[Talk Host]

Pittsbush Pennsyltucky (actually McKeesport Pa.)

Brick Alley????????:thumbup:

[Talk Host]

TALK HOST,
Are you keeping track? Will you give us results what state the most Villagers are from? I'd like to make a guess right now that the overwhelming state will be either New York or New Jersey.

Ya right. I'm keeping track.:a20:

[gary42651]

born and raised in New Jersey, Wife born and raised in St.Petersburg, Russia

[islandgal]

Born and raised in Richmond, VA

[beartrack]

New York. Brooklyn to be exact. You got a problem wit dat ???????

:boxing2:

[redwitch]

I'm betting on Ohio with NY a close second.

[Taltarzac]

I'm betting on Ohio with NY a close second.

At least, Ohio first reflects the demographics of my block as well as the various people at Doggie Doo Run Run (DDRR). DDRR does have that rare creature though-- a native Floridian.

Two many options for a poll on home states. As it would need to cover the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as Canada, Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Mexico, Japan, etc.

[graciegirl]

Sweetie and I were born in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Bexley and I grew up in German Village....before it was fashionable.

I am sorry you don't like the midwest, Redwitch. Tell me why.

[Coconuts]

Kent Hospital Warwick, Rhode Island

[iandwk]

Wabash, Indiana, but raised in Van Lear, Kentucky, same hometown as Loretta Lynn. She's Van Lear's only claim to fame, except for some coal mine accidents back in the 20's and 30's.

[Shimpy]

Brick Alley????????:thumbup:

My uncle Andy Jakomas is probably credited with starting brick alley.

[BogeyBoy]

Born in Rockville Centre NY (Long Island). Lived in Wantagh and Hempstead when very young. Moved to the small town of Prattsburg NY at age 4. Moved to California at age 20 and lived there for almost 30 years. Then to Reading PA, Naples FL, and here.

[Pturner]

Now, I know that I've seen about 8 or 10 people on this forum from VA. How come I'm the only one that will admit it?
Born in the state of confusion.
Raised: Cain.

Ok, I was born in VA. Just thought I wasn't 'spose to admit it. :) Small town of Franklin, VA. Paper mill town. Always avoided being down wind!

Raised: in Hotlanta. Now live in burbs.

Will grow up and die in TV.

[kfierle]

Prattsburg, NY is a very small town but in a beautiful area. My niece is a teacher in Prattsburg.

[Number 6]

Akron, New York

[redwitch]

Sweetie and I were born in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Bexley and I grew up in German Village....before it was fashionable.

I am sorry you don't like the midwest, Redwitch. Tell me why.

Hated tornado shelters; hated the flat land. I really am a mountain gal through and through (no comment about Florida and it's flatness please -- I'm well aware of it and hate that aspect of this state) -- have been my entire life. As a kid, I didn't care if I lived in a urban or rural setting. Actually preferred the rural -- more freedom. It really is just a land/weather issue. (And, yes, I know all of the Midwest is not flat but the areas we spent any real amount of time were.)

The one thing I learned quickly as a child and have found it to still be true as an adult is that people are pretty good throughout the world. There are cultural differences whether in a different nation or a different region, but the goodness is there regardless. So, I've loved the people of Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, etc. as much as those of NY, NJ, California and Europeans, Asians, Middle Easterners, Africans.

[BogeyBoy]

Prattsburg, NY is a very small town but in a beautiful area. My niece is a teacher in Prattsburg.

I was just there - and by there I mean in the school! Changed a lot since I went to school there, a couple of hallways and classroom areas were the same, other than that I was lost. A good friend of mine (who later became a cousin-in-law) taught there for many years, is now retired.

[bonnyej]

Pageton, WV Coal miner's grandaughter

[rhsgypsylady]

Born in Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma but moved to Fort Worth, Texas when I was 14 and lived here ever since. Next stop is The Villages, when I retire in a couple of years........until I die.

Going back to the post of $5, my dad was in the Army and I cost $10 - for the food my mother ate and pictures. I came out cheap and still am. No high maintenace here!

[Xavier]

Born in Williamsport, PA. Grew up in Mansfield, PA. Did my time in the Navy in North Chicago, IL and Little Creek, VA. Then on to Elmira Heights, Horseheads and Big Flats, NY. Now in The Villages.

Xavier

[Rob Stevens]

Cradle to grave - Florida. Is there anywhere else to live?

[Susan G]

Born in Birmingham, AL., moved to Destin,FL, then to St.Petersburg, FL. in the late 60's, back to Birmingham in 1970, then to New Orleans, LA. area in 1976 -- next stop TV in 2012!

[graciegirl]

In what state was I born? I believe I was naked.:22yikes:

[l2ridehd]

Born in NH lakes Region, grew up in that area, left at 18 and only been back to visit. Lived in MA, NY, NJ, MA again, RI, VA, CA, VA again, and have travel all over the world for work mostly. Some pleasure. Have so many stamps in my passport that have had to have pages added several times.

[bargee]

Connecticut-"GO HUSKIES"

[macro]

In what state was I born? I believe I was naked.:22yikes:

Same here, moved to the state of confusion shortly thereafter. :confused: Currently residing in the state of total chaos, preparing to load the truck for the move to the state of bliss. 'Bubble', here we come. :crap2: :2excited: :jester:

[dvcmembers94]

I was born in Lake Worth, FL. My husband in Westminster, CA.

[petenj]

Me Paterson,New Jersey
Wife Jersey City, New Jersey

[kit9240]

Connecticut - Norwalk, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Westport, Milford and The Villages for the rest of my life!:BigApplause:

[3PUTT]

I was born in a State of Confusion. Still have'nt figured life out.

[Number 6]

Born in Williamsport, PA. Grew up in Mansfield, PA. Did my time in the Navy in North Chicago, IL and Little Creek, VA. Then on to Elmira Heights, Horseheads and Big Flats, NY. Now in The Villages.


And we moved here from Pine City.

[movinsoon]

My husband was born in Williamsport PA & I was born in Oshkosh NE

[escapequeen]

I was born and raised in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, husband was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. :highfive:

[SALYBOW]

Put me down as a Buckeye. Ohio that is.

[faithfulfrank]

Don't count us in the "poll", because we are just south of you all...but here it goes...

Me....born in Staten island, lived in Endwell NY as a kid.....then Batavia NY from a teen until now.....will be a full time Floridian in about a year...maybe less....can't wait!

My wife.......Attica NY.. really Alexander NY...(no, not the prison) all her life until we married, then Batavia for these last 31 years.....

Frank

[eremite06]

Penna.

[Chopper]

Mexico (not the country), Missouri

[Christy]

:0000000000luvmyhors Kentucky

[Xavier]

And we moved here from Pine City.

We used to play in a Euchre League at Masia's during the mid to late 70s. We knew Bob Masia well. We were in the same business in the early 70s.

Xavier

[pauld315]

Born and raised in Binghamton, NY. Have lived in South Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania and currently, North Carolina. Hope to retire in a few years to TV.

[laryb]

Wife and I were born at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, Ma (which is still there) and raised in New Bedford. Moved to Dartmouth, Ma. in 1978 and have been there ever since. Hopefully full time in our Buttonwood home next year.:pepper2:

[cynkr67]

Born in Muscatine, IA. Grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. Back to Muscatine as Jr. in High School, then Mississippi, San Bernardino CA, Iowa City IA, Newton IA, Chattanooga TN. And now I can add The Villages!

[pooh]

Wife and I were born at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, Ma (which is still there) and raised in New Bedford. Moved to Dartmouth, Ma. in 1978 and have been there ever since. Hopefully full time in our Buttonwood home next year.:pepper2:

That's where I was born, too, Lary...and my son also.
It's quite a bit different now than so many years ago, isn't it!

[FrankD]

My wife was born at Swedish Covenant Hospital and I was born at Mount Sinai Hospital which are both in Chicago. We were both raised in Chicago (Marquette Park and the Lawndale areas). We now live in the suburbs. I met my wife in Ford City Shopping Center. Right now we are snowbirds.

[Tweety Bird]

New York :a040:

[jaspal]

Born in Detroit , MI. Still in Michigan but live in Auburn Hills , MI now-----
But will be moving for 6 out of 12 months to TV in October...... Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[escapequeen]

I was born and raised in KENTUCKY, my husband was born and raised in FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN. We own a home in The Villages now and are not really snowbirds, maybe you could call us "now and then birds". We come every 6-8 weeks if possible.
Have fun! :coolsmiley:

[Yoda]

Lynn, Massachusetts

Yoda

[Tom Hannon]

I am a New Yorker. Long Island. East Meadow for the first 30.

[Talk Host]

And we moved here from Pine City.

Do you know Angelo and Laura Fusco?

[brostholder]

Born and raised in Brooklyn New York --now live on Long Island NY
also born in brooklyn (bensonhurst) but grew up on long island (new hyde park) and now live in toledo ohio part time and TV full time soon!!

[Walt.]

Born in the Bronx (Parkchester Hospital). Raised all over NYC. Bronx, Brooklyn, Jamaica Queens, Rockaway, and then HS in Yonkers. Back to the Bronx and then Florida in '73. This is the LAST stop!!

[KathieI]

Born in the Bronx (Parkchester Hospital). Raised all over NYC. Bronx, Brooklyn, Jamaica Queens, Rockaway, and then HS in Yonkers. Back to the Bronx and then Florida in '73. This is the LAST stop!!

Walt, that's incredible. I was born in Westchester Sq Hospital and my brother in Parkchester Hospital. What street did you live on?? I lived between Zerega Ave and Westchester Sq. Isn't it a small world... Maybe we went to school together...?

[vj1213]

I was born in Mayfield, KY. My husband was born in Daytona Beach. Since being together 13 yrs, we have lived in numerous states (coast to coast) and just moved to TV a month ago.

[aljetmet]

New York - Be careful people as some of the info you divulge may be answers to your security questions...

[Flip Flop Forever]

The Show Me State (MO)

[barb1191]

Boston, Massachusetts ....me

Philly, Pennsylvania.........my hubby

[tpop1]

maybe you could call us "now and then birds". We come every 6-8 weeks if possible.
Have fun! :coolsmiley:

We call you guys "snowflakes" as you drop in every once in a while!

I was born and grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut, up on The Hill.

[SALYBOW]

STATE OF sHOCK!!! :cus: MYHEAD HURT

[Floridagal]

Born and raised in The Bronx, NY

[farmgal]

Born and raised Guys Mills, PA a little crossroad near Meadville, PA (NW PA) Husband in service...lived Whidbey Island, WN, Millington, TN. and then dairy farmed around Meadville, PA for 32 years. 3 years after selling farm lived in Hartsville SC and so glad we moved to TV. Anyone out there interested in a NW PA Club or Club for former farmers? jandjhunter@yahoo.com

[chuckinca]

Don't they have FFA Club (Former Farmers of America)?


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[Barefoot]

I was born and raised in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada.
I'll bet no-one else on TOTV is from Tatamagouche! :mornincoffee:

[tony]

I entered Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada, into Google Maps.

I never heard Google Maps laugh before.

[Walt.]

Walt, that's incredible. I was born in Westchester Sq Hospital and my brother in Parkchester Hospital. What street did you live on?? I lived between Zerega Ave and Westchester Sq. Isn't it a small world... Maybe we went to school together...?

As a very young child I lived on Daly Avenue. Then got bounced all over... Rockaway, Brooklyn, Jamaica (NY), Yonkers and than back to the Bronx. This time Mapes Avenue (just off Tremont), then Carpenter Avenue (around 223rd St off Westchester Avenue).
We probably didn't go to the same school. My first 2 HS years were at Andrew Jackson HS, the last 2 at Yonkers High School.
This place is sure different from the Bronx!!
Walt.

[Xavier]

Do you know Angelo and Laura Fusco?

I know the question wasn't asked of me, but Angelo and Laura Fusco owned the Holiday Inns in Elmira, Horseheads and Gang Mills, NY. I believe their son Al has been running them for years.

Xavier