Hi I'm a new poster, told to introduce myself here

[NorthOf270]

My name is Tony and I live in Massachusetts (495 corridor). I'm old enough let's say. I have two great kids both heading off to college next year. One delayed a few years to do some traveling in Europe.

I'm was born a Democrat and have followed politics since I was very young. My first political memory was unfortunately the 1980 election.

Anyway bye for now.

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. Welcome onboard!

Curious as to how you found this place! I live up in Central Maine again, but lived in Stoughton for a number of years previously.

[The Magistrate]

2. Welcome To the Forum, Sir

[sheshe2]

3. Welcome to DU, Tony. 😊

[TEB]

4. Welcome

[Upthevibe]

5. NorthOf270

Welcome to DU!

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. Welcome to DU

Glad to have you here.

[lillypaddle]

7. Welcome, Tony

[MLAA]

8. Glad you've joined us!

[SWBTATTReg]

9. Ah, welcome to the land of milk and honey! Just kidding. Welcome indeed and thanks for the ...

introduction. Perhaps some interesting stories about kids going off to college, eh? In any event, here's wishing you and all good wishes and well being.

[NorthOf270]

16. Not yet

One is going next year in January and the other is starting Fall of 2021. Both are already being told what to expect from the Covid19 world. One is going to live with me for now but my baby is going away to one of two mountain time zone schools so I'm nervous about the new world to say the least.

[SWBTATTReg]

23. Don't blame you. I think for all of us, it's a different world out there, and for the kids too, ...

especially in a whole new environment (away from home, at college, etc.).

At least, everyone is kind of in the same boat (college being a whole new experience). Perhaps an emphasis on online courses and mostly online stuff, homework, etc., but part of the college experience is the hands on activities w/ the other students, other thoughts, other ideas, etc. that college brings to a person. I hope that in some ways, these experiences can be still be safely had.

Perhaps by the time your two are in school, we'll know more about the CV, and perhaps multiple vaccine(s), multiple solutions in dealing w/ the CV will be available (of course social distancing and masks always work). Best of wishes to all of you!

[genxlib]

28. I have a daughter who just started college this Fall

It hasn't been so bad. We haven't been concerned for her health. Mainly just concerned she would have an awful experience and/or get sent home early. It has definitely been less than normal (no sports, no clubs, no rush, no sit-down dining) but she has done better than we expected. She has managed to find her tribe. After all, they are all in this together so they are finding ways to make it work. We have been very impressed with her school (Ohio State) as they have adapted to these new times.

You should be better off by this time next year. In the best case, we will be past most of this madness. In the worst case, the colleges should be better at making it work for the students.

Best of Luck

[handmade34]

10. Welcome...

from Vermont (near the Canadian Border)

hint: not sure you're "old enough" if '80 is first memory...

[Aristus]

11. Welcome!

[vlyons]

12. Hello from Dallas TX

I'm 73 and have NEVER not once voted for a Republican. I'm a long time Buddhist and practice meditation every day. I have survived heart disease and breast cancer.

[NorthOf270]

19. I think that's a double negative

Never not once

But I get it and thank you for welcoming me.

[niyad]

30. If one puts a comma between "never" and "not", and after once, it would be correct.

[redstatebluegirl]

13. Welcome to DU!!!

[pdxflyboy]

14. Hey Tony, welcome to DU! n/t

[CentralMass]

15. Welcome to DU.

[Sherman A1]

17. Welcome

[secondwind]

18. You will love it here. It's a home away from home!

[BlueDawn]

20. Welcome!

[Heartstrings]

21. Welcome to du, NorthOf270!

[Budi]

22. Welcome Tony, Northof270 🙂💙

[wryter2000]

24. Welcome, youngster

My first political memory was President Eisenhower.

[genxlib]

25. Welcome aboard

[jayfish]

26. Hey There and Welcome!

The 1980 Election is my first memory as well. My Dad took me to the booth with him. All those buttons!

[asiliveandbreathe]

27. Welcome Tony from a titletown retiree in AZ 94...grew up in the Framingham-Holliston

area..traveled 495 everyday...50 miles to Providence RI - 3 kiddos, born and raised in Holliston - boy, has it been an adventure..one grad Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, she opened own shop in Sherborn years ago..since sold..she moved to AZ 5 years ago..son went in Navy in 86 - now retired Navy Chief 21 years.. - grad ASU on GI - teaching 5 years..elementary..in AZ..I just can't get away from them..LOL

Wish you well on their college journey..

[niyad]

29. Welcome to our DU family, Tony. Things are certainly interesting. Dive right in!

[NNadir]

31. Welcome Tony!

[Cadfael]

32. Welcome to DU!

We’re glad you’re here!

[Niagara]

33. Welcome to DU, Northof270

[okaawhatever]

34. Welcome Tony. Glad you're here. nt

[Lady Freedom Returns]

35. Salutations!

[Wawannabe]

36. Hey Tony

Mel

[zanana1]

37. Bienvenue, Tony!

I know what you mean about being born a Democrat. I think I was baptized a Democrat.