Hello - I'm Michael

Swede · 03-16-2005, 09:08 AM

I've enjoyed reading this forum on various topics.

I currently live in California, but I grew up in Oregon & Washington State. Attended Hosford and Kelley Oral School in Portland, Oregon, Baker Junior High School (mainstreamed) in Tacoma, Washington and South Kitsap High School (regular school - no interpreters!) in Port Orchard, Washington.

I didn't learn ASL until I went to RIT/NTID in 1980 - wow, opened my eyes and learned great deal. Much better than trying to lipread, misunderstanding and embarrassment!

Fly Free · 03-16-2005, 09:25 AM

welcome to AD Michael -- enjoy ur stay!

03-16-2005, 09:50 AM

Welcome here Michael!

I went to Tucker Maxon Oral School down the street from your old schools

TweetyBird · 03-16-2005, 11:33 AM

welcome here and enjoy urself!!!

***VamPyroX*** · 03-16-2005, 12:26 PM

Welcome to AllDeaf! Enjoy your stay!

oakbluffs · 03-16-2005, 02:28 PM

Hi Michael,

When did you graduate from RIT/NTID? Are you still in touch with many classmates of yours?

Roadrunner · 03-16-2005, 03:32 PM

Hello and welcome to Alldeaf Michael! Hope you'll enjoy your stay here in AD!

Angel · 03-16-2005, 03:55 PM

Hello Michael,

Welcome to AD and enjoy your stay here

Swede · 03-16-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oakbluffs

Hi Michael,

When did you graduate from RIT/NTID? Are you still in touch with many classmates of yours?

Graduated in 1983 - still in touch with some of my classmates.

Swede · 03-16-2005, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deaflibrarian

Welcome to AD. I just joined in January myself. Careful where you step. There seems to be a lot of vomiting around here.

thanks for the warning... I'll watch out!

C.C.Sinned · 03-17-2005, 09:21 AM

Hello & Welcome

gnarlydorkette · 03-18-2005, 06:34 PM

Is Swedish your nationality-- if so, are you part of the first or second generation?

We got a first-generation Swede-American (Magatsu) and I am first-generation Finn-American. We also got an American (I hope I got it right) Deaf who lives in Norway. No Deaf in Denmark or Iceland that I know sofar.

Enjoy your stay-- you will feel safe now you know there is a Scandinavian club going on here!

Humblegirl · 03-18-2005, 07:18 PM

Welcome to AD and enjoys read the post!

Margie · 03-18-2005, 09:23 PM

Hi Michael,
Welcome to AD!
I was born and raised Southern California.
I've known sign language for 30 yrs.
Enjoy your stay!
Margie
Dir. of Communication Services
OCDAC
Interpreter also.

Swede · 03-20-2005, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

Is Swedish your nationality-- if so, are you part of the first or second generation?

Yeah, Swedish is my nationality, 4th generation.

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Swede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 66	Hello - I'm Michael I've enjoyed reading this forum on various topics. I currently live in California, but I grew up in Oregon & Washington State. Attended Hosford and Kelley Oral School in Portland, Oregon, Baker Junior High School (mainstreamed) in Tacoma, Washington and South Kitsap High School (regular school - no interpreters!) in Port Orchard, Washington. I didn't learn ASL until I went to RIT/NTID in 1980 - wow, opened my eyes and learned great deal. Much better than trying to lipread, misunderstanding and embarrassment!

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03-16-2005, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fly Free Just me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever i want to be LOL Posts: 9,100	welcome to AD Michael -- enjoy ur stay!

03-16-2005, 09:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gemtun Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome here Michael! I went to Tucker Maxon Oral School down the street from your old schools

03-16-2005, 02:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
oakbluffs Low-functioning Deafie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oak Bluffs, MA Posts: 184	Hi Michael, When did you graduate from RIT/NTID? Are you still in touch with many classmates of yours?

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Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,090	Hello and welcome to Alldeaf Michael! Hope you'll enjoy your stay here in AD!

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Angel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,695	Hello Michael, Welcome to AD and enjoy your stay here

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gnarlydorkette is leaving for good. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Diego in Califunny Posts: 1,764	Is Swedish your nationality-- if so, are you part of the first or second generation? We got a first-generation Swede-American (Magatsu) and I am first-generation Finn-American. We also got an American (I hope I got it right) Deaf who lives in Norway. No Deaf in Denmark or Iceland that I know sofar. Enjoy your stay-- you will feel safe now you know there is a Scandinavian club going on here!

03-18-2005, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Humblegirl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 216	Welcome to AD and enjoys read the post!

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