I'm calling out .... HEIDI.

[Madrone]

So I was thinking - most of us know Heidi was a southern american, adopted at a young age (6?) after growing up with her biological family. She's married to CMW - and now lives as a furriner. Her story is really fascinating and goes a long way toward explaining her current state of awesomeness.

I have, however, missed out on some of the stories behind these facts and was thinking about asking her the answers to satisfy my curiosity. Because she's so interesting I figure maybe others would be interested in her story as well.

Which brings me to ... CALLING HEIDI OUT. :P

Heidi, if you're willing and I'm not being too nosy, how did you and CMW meet and how did you become a furriner? Any other things about your life story you'd like to share please do - you're an incredible woman that's had some incredible experiences. The rest of us can certainly learn from you.

:D

[Kali]

1. I'll second

I like stories of "cultural bridging". My "best" friend is German. Our common interest started out about the San Pedro River watershed and horses.

[cwydro]

4. I'll third.

If Heidi is willing, of course.

[Adsos Letter]

2. *cough* and any relevant bank account, credit card numbers (with the security codes please) *cough*

:D

[Madrone]

3. You forgot blood type -

And social security number! :think:

[Adsos Letter]

5. nah...I'll settle for the card numbers and security codes...

I agree; she is a woman of great insight and wisdom...and quite easy on the eyes, to boot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Madrone!

You might not hear from her now...

Seeing as how it's about midnight in Switzerland!

She is a very cool lady, and we are soooooo lucky to have her here!

:hi:

[Lithos]

7. LOL

I have brought it to her and CMW's attention...

As Peggy noted, it is late in their time zone, so it may be a bit before you get an answer.

L-

[hippywife]

8. Excellent idea, Madrone!

She's told me a little bit but I'd love to hear more. She and CMW are two really, really cool people. I'm so glad they found each other and they are our friends.

:loveya:

[bigwillq]

9. This is a cool thread.

:thumbsup:

[rcrush]

10. I had to google Furriner

I thought it was a word for those people who dress up like giant bunny rabbits and have sex.

[Madrone]

11. !

:spray:

[REP]

12. Meh. She lacks SPLEEN!

She has her good points, though!

[rug]

13. Heidi is a furrier?

I know it can get cold in Switzerland but that sounds rather cruel.

[Heidi]

14. I am not interesting!!!

I am, in fact, president of the DU Ladies League (DULL). :rofl:

In general, I came here for a three-month writing sabbatical at the invitation of friends, fell in lub with CMW, and married him about a month before Ginger was born. :)

The only other interesting thing I can think of to tell you is CMW's mother's first words to me when I met her. CMW and I had traveled from Zurich to Ticino by train (about three hours) so he could introduce me to his family.

"Would you like a douche?" his mom asked me.

I turned to CMW and whispered, "What the hell does she think we did on the train?"

I later learned that "douche" is the German term for "shower." :yoiks:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. My dear Heidi!

I'm sorry, sweetie, but I must contradict you.

You are far from DULL! You are one of the most intelligent, compassionate, and lovely women here! Or anywhere, for that matter...

Great story about your MIL!

:rofl:

:hug:

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

16. My favorite is when your nieces asked how old you were.

:hide:

:hug:

[Heidi]

17. "I am no more jungfrau."

Luisa still informs everyone on my birthday that I'm no longer a virgin. :rofl:

Hey, sweets! :hug:

:*

[Tobin S.]

18. What?!

Believe me, I know interesting when I see it and that you are. Everybody here likes you. You are as interesting as a flower is to a bee. I was going to say something else, but I don't want CMW hopping a plane to Ohio and hunting me down. :D

[Heidi]

19. As a writer, you know

that _everyone_ is interesting. :)

Don't worry about CMW. He's a pacifist (and he'll fight anyone who says he isn't). :rofl:

:hug:

[jeff30997]

22. LOL!

If you are not interesting then I wonder who is.And I didn't know that shower was douche in German.It's the same as in French.Gee you made me learn something! How can I ever forgive you
for that? :)

[Forkboy]

23. You're lying like a rug.

:rofl:

[Heidi]

25. About my mother-in-law, you mean?

Nope, I'm not. And her "douche" question isn't the half of it. :rofl:

[Forkboy]

26. I need to meet this woman.

:rofl:

[Heidi]

27. She's 72.

I'm sure she'd love to meet you, too. And since I wouldn't mind having you for a father-in-law, I would happily facilitate such a meeting. :rofl:

[Forkboy]

28. Well don't go making me sound old and stuff.

I am not parent material. :D

However, if you can arrange a trip overseas I can make an opening in my hectic schedule. ;)

[Heidi]

29. Ha!

Fortunately for you, future father-in-law, there is no parenting to be done. CMW and his sister already are fully house-broken and financially independent. :rofl:

Nice to see you, Forkboy. :hug:

:*

[Forkboy]

30. Can I order you two to clean your room and get clean for dinner?

And if so, who will tell me to do that? :D

[Heidi]

32. You could try.

And The Wiley and Excellent Boy Cat Named Ginger is the ultimate authority figure for most of Switzerland. <-- Little-known fact. :D

[maddezmom]

36. I love that story

:rofl:

[Corey_Baker08]

20. Am I missing something? Who is CMW and what is a furriner?

[Heidi]

21. CMW is my husband, Call Me Wesley.

We live in Switzerland, so I'm the furriner (foreigner). :hi:

[Corey_Baker08]

24. O LOL Maybe I should have just tried prouncing it....

Well hi to you in Switzerland take care...:hi:

[Dystopian]

31. Thank you for calling out Heidi : )

She's a beautiful soul....loved by all.
:loveya:
I just read the MIL story...omg! Funny!!
Madrone, you're a sweetie, too!
:loveya:

I am Dystopian, and I recommend this thread.... :o

peace~

[merh]

33. Great thread there, Madrone

Heidi most interesting and she is very talented.

But she is also one of the most caring and well-balanced members on this board.

I'm so glad she is here. :hug:


:loveya:

[cwydro]

35. Agreed. nt

[NJmaverick]

34. This is so cool

it's like being at a show and the give applause until someone comes up on stage to perform:applause:

Heidi you have definately lived an interesting life:fistbump:

[Heidi]

37. I'm not sure whether that's a compliment or not.

But it doesn't really matter. It's just my life. Nothing planned about it except for some good influences (my parents' get the credit for that, not me), a good decision here and there (this is the only thing I can take credit for), and a whole lot of luck (and luck has nothing at all to do with me; it just happens or doesn't happen). Had I not been adopted by extraordinarily good people, my life undoubtedly would have been very, very different than it is. :shrug:

I only saw this thread because my friend, Lithos, PM'd me about it. :hi: