Introduction, Allen Vaughan

Hello All. My name is Allen Vaughan. I am new to this group so i'm not sure what to do here, so I will start off by saying glad to meet new people. I am a 49 year old male. I AM 5'7" and will lets not worry bout weight lol. I live in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the USA. I am married and my wifes name is Darlene. She is French Canadian. We met over 5 years ago on the internet. July 7th will be our 5 wedding anniversary. My birthday is Feb 18, 1956. I have been legally blind since birth. I was born in Riverside, Ca and was Raised in Olympia Wa. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister. One brother was killed by a drunk driver In Phx. Az. I have 2 daughters my youngest Megan who lives in Portland Or and my eldest Amanda who lives in tumwater Wa with her hubby whom she met on the internet also. I have one grandson whos name is Ethan. My mon and dad are both with the Lord. After my mom passed my wife and I decided to get a new start in life and moved to Ky. I have a number of interests, such as, listening to 50's and 60's R&R, classic country music and celtic music. One of my favorites is a group called Eden's Bridge a celtic christian group. i love playing pinochle and currently run pinochle tourneys online. I have been playing pinochle for 41 years. horse back riding, square dancing, crocheting, riding my mountain bike, white water rafting, well a lot of other things lol. I am currently attending school at Western international University where I am pursuing my Accounting degree. I am at the first year of my Assoc degree and start my second year on Jan 30. Then off to University of Phx I am in for several years of school to get my Masters in accounting and maybe my doctorate in business admin. I carry a GPA of 3.67. I am currently unemployed and am pursuing a career in a spot where i can utilize my schooling. My favorite quotes are,

Im not sure what else to say, I love making new friends in and outside the USA. If you have any question you like to ask me please feel free to ask. Here are a couple of links . My wife runs a online pool league at www.myleague.com/wicked8ball and I run tourneys at www.myleague.com/pinochle4you. You are welcome to check them out and join if you like all are welcome.

Welcome to you Allen... All I can say is Wow..busy man you are...I hope you enjoy the music as well as the forum. The people here are very nice. I used to play pinochile all the time.. Mainly 4 handed but have played 3 handed..it has been a few years but I will check out your site.. thank you for sharing that link..
I am so sorry about your brother. Congratulations on your 5th wedding anniversary!!!! Good luck with your schooling and let us know how its going.

Slainte

Hi! Welcome to the board!

Allen...my goodness you are quite busy! Well, welcome to CelticRadio! We are a very friendly bunch here and if you like Celtic music...you've come to the right place! There is something on the message board for everyone I think...so once again...welcome!

Hello Allen and welcome aboard. I told your wife in my greeting that I spent a lot of time in south central Kentucky since Dad was from Somerset in Pulaski County. Some of the prettiest country around!

I live on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. Sorry about your loss in Phoenix. That is all to common out here.

Enjoy your visits to this place. Great bunch of folks.

welcome aboard.. hope to see u at a highland game in KY