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Hi guys,

So I am new to this board and relatively new to The Carpenters. I have been lurking around reading posts and have been enjoying the fun people and the interesting stuff I am learning.
I started getting into the Carpenters maybe 10 months ago. I am a singer/musical theater performer person and I love music.
Now I have always had a few singers that I am crazy about (namely Tori Amos- I have seen her in concernt about 10 times and love her so much!), and when I started listening to The Carpenters I thought it would be a similar thing.
But lately... I definately have a major case of NOKS, which is great MOST of the time, but sometimes it gets hard.
I have heard people say this before, but even though I didn't know Karen (I was actually 6 when she passed away) I feel such a strong connection to her. Maybe because I also suffered from eating disorder and depression, I don't know. But sometimes I get so sad thinking about her. The tragedy of her death upsets me greatly, and I feel that her memory is with me every day.
I really would like to get out to California (I've never been) to visit the grave site. I think it would help for some reason, a closure of sorts? I don't know.
My friends think I am insane... and I probably am a little...but I know some of you can relate.
This will be my first "February 4th" as a fan, and I'll be turning 32 in March the same as Karen when she died.
Anyway, I don't want to be TOO morbid, because the majority of the time The Carpenters and their music give me great joy.

Love from New Jersey,
Maeby

Hello maeby.....the same as Karen when she died...D'ya mean March 4th, If so...Congrats!!!!

I turn 16 on that day

So, welcome to LS and also to the carpenters life, i've been here for two years already and let me tell you that there is nothing better than hearing Karen's voice every now and then!!!

Nice story, glad to know u still feel her, and well I bet she's with us all the time.

Ok, sorry I'm mafer, 16, from Ecuador! Enjoy the forum, u'll meet loads of NOKS people and will learn more about the carpenters, I can confirm that

So, keep posting and looking forward to reading ur posts over here...haaaave loooots of fuuuuun!!!!

welcome to LS maeby why maferoni, my b day is feb 12

Thanks for the warm welcome guys... actually my birthday is March 22, a bit after Karen's... but I will be turning 32!

What I meant by its my first Feb 4th is- its going to be my first time as a fan on the day of her passing, and I am sure I will be quite upset that day

Hi Maeby


Welcome to the boards - I'm Jayne from Illinois

Welcome Maeby!
Karen has a way of getting past all our normal defenses. She can touch your soul with her beautiful voice.
I'm glad you're not lurking anymore. I hope to 'hear' more of your ideas and thoughts.

Hi Maeby. I'm also turning 32 at the beginning of next year. Welcome to the forum!

(Oh, and I love Tori Amos too )

I just thought that her birthday was the same as mine

feb 12.......7 days after my friend's bday, 8 days aftr simon's one month before my grandma's etc

I do not know how I'll be this february 4th, I think I'll be both sad and happy, not sure yet

Welcome! I'm Ali, age 15, from the US. Have fun posting!:)
Edited by CarpentersObsessed, 18 December 2007 - 03:09 PM.

Hi and welcome to the land of NOKS!!! Yeah...we all go thru different stages dealing with Karen's death, whether we're old fans or new ones doesn't seem to matter. If you hang around here...you'll come to know Karen better and also connect with others who understand exactly how you feel. So, hang around and read and post. We're not a bad bunch.(mostly )
WELCOME!!!!
Cheryl----49----South Carolina

Sorry I'm late, but welcome!

I'm Bruce, from Florida.

Great intro, BTW