I love this thread - I have to be part of it.

Born in Invercagil, New Zealand
Grew up in Auckland then Sydney
Lived in Wagga Wagga (Aust) for a while
Now live in Yackandandah (Aust)

Don't you love Australian place names?

yes, I do, and an Aussie friend of mine taught me the phrase, "I don't know if I was Arthur or Martha," after an allnight party with other Australians.

Actully that Arthur or Martha phrase is one that is really used (as opposed to say "I'm as dry as a dead dingo's donger", which is more of a Mick Dundee phrase). We have lots like that - I like "I'm flat out like a lizard drinking"

Hello fellow travelers,
I was born in Oregon. Lived in Tennessee, Illinois (Chicago), Kentucky, Arizona (Navajo Indian Reserv.),Texas, Kansas, New Mexico (Mescalero Apache Reserv.), Oklahoma (Osage Indians), and now back in Texas ( San Antonio) Wheeww!!

Traveled to Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, the Nederlands, Swizerland, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Last trip to Europe was 2003. Currently in the fun (but lenghtly) process of getting the next trip together for 2006. Maybe Greece? My REAL dream is to be in France and Italy for an extended vacation--3 months or more--

This is a great thread--love to read where "you all" are from! Think this thread will make it to 1000? Judy

Born in New York. Lived in the Bronx for 10 years then dad decided to move the family to rural Summerville, SC (just outside Charleston. Lived there for about 15 years and now live in Columbia, SC.

So interesting to know where everyone's been!
As for me, born and raised in NYC, except for a year in Quebec and Toronto and 3 years in Taiwan. Been living in NY since, but traveled everywhere like most people here!

Hi Mimi,

I was born and grew up in São Paulo, São Paulo-Brazil, but when I was 17 I went to Decatur, Illinois as an AFS-exchange student. I married an American from Decatur and then lived in Sumter, S.Carolina, and back to Illinois: Decatur, Edwardsville, Bloomington-Normal. Moved to Boston in the 70's to go to graduate school, then back to Brazil - to Salvador, Bahia, more precisely, where I have lived since 1980, with two other two-years stays in the Boston area, the last time in GLoucester (1995-1996).
I love Salvador da Bahia!

I am the antithesis of exotic.

Born, raised, educated and still reside in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Go Blue!

Still Cardiff

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and in 1995 moved to Washington, D.C.

born in Palm Springs but now live in Scottsdale, Arizona.
I have lived in California, Oregon, Washington State and Arizona.

It always amazes me when this pops up, I can't believe I started this that long ago. Welcome all you new posters.
Have fun. we learn from eachother.

born in Winston-Salem, NC moved to Charlotte, NC in 1996 and moved to Sherrills Ford, NC (Lake Norman) 2004.

Born and reared in beautiful north Donegal in Ireland. Still live there, no intention of living anywhere else. All you posters don't know what you are missing - everyone seems to want to go to Dingle or Killarney!You need to see Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland.

Do people really read these posts?

You and I did! I was curious what had over 700 replies.

Born in Morristown, New Jersey and live in Charlotte, NC.

I was born and (mostly) raised in San Jose, California. I live in Rochester, Minnesota.
I've travelled to Jamaica, France, UK, Austria, Italy (very briefly), and China. My next trip is to Ireland this fall and hopefully the Czech Republic in 2007.

Born in Thessaloniki, Greece
Live outside Chicago, IL

Born in Brooklyn when it was Safe and Beautiful...moved around, but now live where most Brooklynites wind up...
S.E. Florida

Perth, Western Australia - live in the ocean-side suburb of Mindarie.

Hi!
Born in Caracas, Venezuela.
Lived and study in Europe between Spain
France and Sweden.
Currently live in beautiful Seatlle,Wa.
Would love to move to Europe some day..

Wow - what a great thread!
Born in Los Angeles
Raised in San Diego
Currently living in Paradise... Hawaii

I personally find it hard to believe someone who says he lives in a city, and misspells its name!

IF the comment about a the spelling the city's name is regarding SEATTLE, sorry I'm at work at Microsoft headquarters in 1 microsoft way in Redmond,Wa 98052. and I was in a hurry.
Have a great day!!!!
The nasty comment of the day award, it's yours........

Born San Franisco
Live in the bathroom Los Banos
Have lived in Ireland, China, Mexico
now live in Mex-America

Why would you think someone would lie about where they are living?

Born in Hackensack, NJ
Raised in River Edge, NJ.
Currently live in Los Angeles, CA.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Where we have 4 very distinct seasons!

I don't know, maybe he likes to lie as a common practice.
Have all of you a great weekend, I'm out of here headed to: THE YARROW CAFE
at CARRILON POINT IN kIRKLAND , WA
IN FRONT OF THE lAKE wASHINGTON, ON THE EASTSIDE , 15MIN. FROM SEATTLE .
about .25 mile from 520 freeway.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOL!!!! .

I was born in Cairns, Australia. I have lived in Brisbane, Sydney and now live near Zurich, Switzerland.

Born,raised and presently living in South Africa. I have spent time in the US and I am a huge fan (one of the few on this continent).I would move there in a flash - visa permitting. Any offers?

Hi Out There:

I was born in Florence, Massachusettes and moved to Phoenix, Arizona then to Las Animas, Colorado, then Searcy, Arkansas, then Melbourne, Florida, then Dacula, Georgia, then back (and still) to Melbourne, Florida. I was a truck driver before becoming a nurse, and have seen most of the US. I have a passion to go to Europe, especially to Sweden and Paris!

Mile: as a fellow Washingtonian I know it was only a mousetake on your Seattle spelling.
Travel interests me because was born in Tacoma, Wa. then lived in Seattle briefly before moving to Gig Habor,Wa. and now Wauna,Wa., so having such a stable (read:immobile childhood,etc) I love traveling. My kids live in: Boston,San Luis Obispo, and Seattle and so I get to hop in a plane to see 2/3 of them. I've travelled to the western Caribbean,Mexico,Canada,Czech Rep.,Germany,Austria,Paris and London. Will be leaving for: Venice,Florence,5terre,Rome and Nice in 12 days.
Gee Mile, we Washingtonians must be so cool now that it's considered bragging to live in Seattle!

uh,oh, mousetake of my own: Gig HaRbor not habor-gosh I'll be drummed out myself.

Born in Madison, NJ, live in Columbia, SC. (Hi, Kienn) Visited 33 different countries along the way.

Born: Ft. Lauderdale FL
Raised in: Key West, FL

Now live in Melbourne Florida.

hey, my washingtonian defender, of course is a mousetake but some people
don't have any imagination.....
following up with your travels I have travel the same countries... I'm headed
this year to France and the Netherland
and Belgium again.. Hope, you have a
great trip. I'll say hello to uncle Bill from you!! LOLOLOLOL!
VIVA ! WASHINGTON .
SUEHOFF: Can you believe our weather?

I lived in Paris for the last two years, now I live in San Francisco, CA (GO GIANTS!!).

I was born in upstate NY and now live in NYC and Vermont!

Born in Cincinnati, OH. Dad was in the Navy so here goes Alameda Ca, Glennview Il, Garden Grove Ca, Pt Mugu Ca, San Diego Ca, back to Cincy, back to San Diego, back to Cincy and finally 12 years ago here to Seattle (or is it Seatlle, Hi Mile!) WA. Making my first trip out of the US (a night in a Tiajuana jail doesnt count) this October for 2 weeks in Italy