KINGCAMPFIRE
JANUARY 2024
KING HAS BEEN A MEMBER SINCE THE LEAGUES INCEPTION WITH OVER 5,500 WINS AND A WINNING STREAK OF 18 TO DATE. HE IS ALSO A PART OF THE ADMIN STAFF WITH HIS MAIN FOCUS ON DESIGNING THE AWARD PAGES AND OTHER HTML. KING LOVES TO TALK SMACK (ALL IN FUN) AND IS CONSIDERED THE LEAGUES CLASS CLOWN.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
JERRY BUT I ANSWER TO MOST ANYTHING

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
(KINGCAMPFIRE) I HAVE A FIRE PIT IN MY YARD THAT IS 3 FEET x 6 FEET AND WHEN WE HAVE A PARTY OR BOND FIRE YOU CAN FEEL THE HEAT 20 FEET AWAY LOL.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
UNITED STATES

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
FEBRUARY 1ST

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
AS A MEMBER I WOULD SAY ELVIS, AREA 51, 7/10 SPLIT, HIT THE KING. AS A STAFF MEMBER IT IS WHATEVER GAME THAT NEEDS TO BE FILLED SO THE MEMBERS CAN PLAY.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
I LIKE SPADES, DOMINOS AND EUCHRE IS PROBALY IS MY FAVORITE BESIDES CANASTA.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
I PLAY A LITTLE GUITAR, BUT NOT AS OFTEN AS I WOULD LIKE THOUGH. I LOST THE TIP OF MY INDEX FINGER IN A WORK ACCIDENT MANY YEARS AGO AND NOW I HAVE NO FAT ON THE TIP AND IT CAUSES ME PAIN WHEN I PLAY AFTER A WHILE. BUT I AM GRATEFUL THAT I STILL HAVE A FINGER. BUT MY BIGGEST HOBBY IS HELPING OUT WITH THE LEAGUE AND MAKING THE AWARDS PAGES AND DOING HTML PAGES FOR KRAZY EMERALD. THAT IS VERY SASTISFYING.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
THATS A CLOSE ONE. I'M PROBALLY CLOSE TO 50/50. WHEN I'M WORKING OR SPENDING TIME ONLINE I PREFER MUSIC, BUT I'M ALSO A NEWS AND DUCUMENTARY NUT WITH A LITTLE ACTION DRAMAS MIXED IN LOL.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
I HAVE SO MANY IN BOTH CATAGORIES BUT FOR ME IN MUSIC IT HAS TO BE ERIC CLAPTON. HE IS THE BEST GUITARIST I HAVE EVER HEARD. AND THE DISNEY MOVIE "THE LION KING".

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
DON'T VACATION OFTEN BUT WHEN WE DO IT NEEDS TO BE WARM AND AFFORDABLE LOL.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
EVEN THOUGH I LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES I WOULD LIKE TO TRAVEL WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO PLACES LIKE YELLOWSTONE, THE UTAH DESERT, ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND PACIFIC OCEAN.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
NO RECIPE, BUT I NEVER MET A STEAK OR A DOUGHNUT I DIDN'T LIKE.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
JUST THAT I'M GLAD TO BE A PART OF SUCH A GREAT LEAGUE. I ENJOY BEING ON STAFF AND PLAYING AS A MEMBER RELAXING AND GETTING TO KNOW PEOPLE. WE HAVE MEMBERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND IT WARMS MY HEART TO KNOW THAT THERE IS GOOD KIND HEARTED PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT JUST WANTS THE SAME THINGS I DO IN LIFE, SUCH AS PEACE, HAPPINESS AND RESPECT FOR ALL. THERE IS A LINE FROM A COUNTRY SONG THAT COMES TO MIND - "I BELIEVE MOST PEOPLE ARE GOOD"

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






FEBRUARY 2024
MCROR001
KATE HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF OUR LEAGUE SINCE DECEMBER 1, 2018. IN THE 5 PLUS YEARS THAT SHE HAS BEEN HERE IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO GET TO KNOW HER AND COMPETE AGAINST HER. SHE USUALLY LIKES TO PLAY EARLIER IN THE MORNINGS, AND EVEN THOUGH SHE MAY NOT BE A HARD CORE PLAYER AS SOME OF OUR OTHER MEMBERS THAT SPENDS MANY HOURS HERE, SHE IS A VERY SKILLED AND COMPETITIVE PLAYER. SHE MAY SEEM A LITTLE QUIET BUT SHE IS ALSO ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTFUL AND KIND HEARTED PEOPLE THAT YOU WILL EVER MEET AND THEREFORE ONE OF OUR EARLIER RECIPIANTS OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD. IF YOU SEE KATE IN THE LOBBY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SAY HI.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
(KATHERINE) BUT I GO BY KATE.

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
MCROR001 WAS GIVEN TO ME BY WHERE I WORKED AND I JUST USED IT EVER SINCE, ALSO ON THE NAME IT'S PART OF MY LAST NAME MCRORIE.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
MAY 28th

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
ELVIS NT

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
RUMMIKUB, DOMINOES AND RUMMY TOGETHER.

WHAT KIND OF GAME IS RUMMIKUB?
IT'S A TILE GAME

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
YES I PLAY BRDIGE, MAHJONGG, AND LOVE TO TRAVEL AND READ PLUS JUST FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
MUSIC, BUT I LOVE GOING TO MOVIES IF IT HAS GOOD REVIEWS

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
THE MOVIE IS WIZARD OF OZ, THE SINGER IS ELVIS OF COURSE.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
THE BEACH.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
MACCHU PICCHU AND AM GOING THERE NEXT OCTOBER, THEN NEPAL, AND INDIA.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
MY BANANA BREAD IS A FAMILY FAVORITE, AND MY NEIGHBORS GET IT FROM ME AS WELL.THE ORIGINAL RECIPE STATES SHORTENING THE SIZE OF AN EGG WHICH ALWAYS MAKES ME SMILE.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
JUST THAT I AM A EASY GOING PERSON AND LOVE MY LIFE, ALSO I LIKE TO LEARN NEW THINGS.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






MARCH 2024
BUCKA
IN ALL THE YEARS WE HAVE DONE THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEWS WE NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO INTERVIEW BUCKA (PAT) BEFORE HIS PASSING LAST SUMMER. SINCE MARCH AND ST. PATRICKS DAY WAS HIS FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR WE WANTED TO SHARE HIS STORY WITH YOU. NOT ONLY WAS HE A LOVING AND LOYAL HUSBAND TO EMMY (EMMERALDMANOR) CO HEAD ADMIN OF THE LEAGUE, HE WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST WARMHEARTED PEOPLE YOU WOULD EVER MEET. HE HAS BEEN A MEMBER SINCE THE LEAGUES INCEPTION AND EVEN THOUGH WE WASN'T ON STAFF YOU COULD SAY HE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF KRAZYEMERALD. ANY TIME THAT WE EVER NEEDED A FOURTH PLAYER TO GET A TOURNEY OFF, PAT WAS THERE, EVEN IF HE DIDN'T KNOW OR LIKE THE GAME. NOT ONLY WAS HE A TRUE HERO, HE WAS A FIERCE COMPETITOR. HE HAD ALMOST 8,500 GAMES UNDER HIS BELT WITH OVER HALF OF THEM WINS TO GO WITH A 3091 SKILL RATING AND A 18 GAME WIN STREAK. HIS FAVORITE DUBS PARTNER WAS GENTLEBABY AND TOGETHER THEY WAS DAMN NEAR UNBEATABLE. THANKS TO EMMY FOR HELPING US WITH THIS INTERVIEW, PAT WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
PATRICK (PADDY BUCKA)

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
BUCKA

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
ARKANSAS, USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
AUGUST 27TH.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
FAVORITE GAMES ARE 747 AND AK47

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
SLOTS AND USED TO LOVE AGE OF EMPIRES.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
LOVED WOODWORKING, FISHING, TRAVELING AND DRAWING

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
A LITTLE OF BOTH 60-70S MUSIC AND WESTERNS.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
GENE PITNEY AND JOHN WAYNE.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
ANYWHERE WITH MY WIFE

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
Tried Ireland 2 times, didnt make it want to try again.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
FRIED RAINBOW TROUT THE WAY BOBBIE MAKES IT AND ANY OF THE NUMEROUS VARIETIES OF SPAGHETTI MY WIFE THINKS UP.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I have had many good times playing canasta with alot of people. I even got to travel and visited a handful of the staff and some members. Travelling always makes me happy. My favorite team player is Gentlebaby. Got close to seeing her but didnt get enough time. All in all, being in KE is very enjoyable. Thank you all.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






APRIL 2024
KRAZYSCORPION1
WE HAVE BEEN DOING THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEWS SINCE 2019 SO OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF CAN GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER A LITTLE BETTER. WITH APRIL BEING OUR 7TH ANNIVERSARY WE DECIDED TO SPOTLIGHT KRAZYSCORPION1 AKA MERRIE THE HEAD ADMIN OF OUR LEAGUE. SHE HAS NEARLY 30 YEARS (NOT TO GIVE AWAY HER AGE) OF EXPERIENCE WITH CASES LADDER DATING BACK TO THE YAHOO GAMES. WHEN YAHOO GAMES CLOSED ITS DOORS MERRIE AND HER BEST FRIEND EMMY CAME OVER TO SAFEHARBOR GAMES AND DECIDED TO START UP KRAZYEMERALD CANASTA LEAGUE. TOGETHER, THEY HAVE BUILT UP THIS LEAGUE TO WHAT IT IS TODAY. SHE HAS NEARLY 18,000 GAMES UNDER HER BELT WITH A 14 GAME HIGH WIN STREAK AND A SKILL RATING OF 2959. SHE WORKS ON THE LEAGUE EVERY DAY EVEN WHEN SHE IS NOT IN THE LOBBY. SHE DOES EVERYTHING FROM RUNNING TOURNIES AND LEAGUE OPERATIONS TO HTML AND CREATING SPECIALS. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY FEEL FREE TO SAY HI.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
MERRIE

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
I LIKE TO HAVE FUN AND BE A LITTLE CRAZY AND I AM A SCORPION HENCE THE NAME KRAZYSCORPION1.

HOW DID YOUR LEAGUE NAME KRAZYEMERALD COME ABOUT??
My nic is (krazyscorpion1) and if you know anything about me, you know I"m krazy lol. I enjoy acting Krazy in order to keep things going but it's all in fun and that is what I'm about. The Emerald part is my partner n crime Emmy (Emeraldmanor) she loves emeralds. So we decided 7 years ago to start up this league and combined our names to become KrazyEmerald, and have been so greatful to everyone for making it possible.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
NOVEMBER 8TH

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
FAVORITE GAMES ARE QUEEN OF 2'S - ROYAL ME - RED AS FIRE - BLACK AS COAL.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
NO

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
I have a passion for doing HTML, creating pages and our monthly specials. I also love to crochet and watch the Voice.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
This one is hard for me I like both music and tv equally.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
Reba, John Legend.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
I would have to say anywhere, but I dont get to vacation often.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
I would love to see the Cleveland Browns in person as I have never been to a pro football game.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
Not at the moment.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I want to say to my staff that they do a great job. We have great members and I'm so grateful for All THE MEMBERS. If it wasn't for you and the staff this league wouldn't be what it is today... So lets celerbrate the leagues 7TH BIRTHDAY this month, and on the 24th we are going to be giving out all kinds of prizes. Everything from TD DONATIONS, PRIZE BOXES, GOLD MEMBERSHIPS AND SAFEHARBOR MEMBERSHIPS. SO COME HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 7TH ANNIVERSARY AND THANKS AGAIN FOR BEING A PART OF OUR ONLINE FAMILY!

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






MAY 2024
UNDERWOOD62
JOYCE JOINED THE LEAGUE IN DECEMBER 2018 AND SHORTLY AFTER BECAME A STAFF MEMBER. OVER TIME SHE HAS WORKED HER WAY UP FROM A TD TO AN ADMIN. WITH NEARLY 16,000 GAMES PLAYED AND 9,000 TOURNIES RAN IT IS CLEAR TO SEE HER DEDICATION TO KRAZY EMERALD. AS AN ADMIN SHE ALSO HAS OTHER DUTIES SUCH AS THE SPOTLIGHT, VARIOUS CHARTING, AND AS A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN SHE DOES THE PRAYER LIST FOR KRAZY EMERALD. IF YOU OR A FRIEND IS NEED FOR A PRAYER LET HER KNOW AND SHE CAN ADD IT TO THE LIST. SHE HAS A KIND SPIRIT AND WORRIES ABOUT EVERYONE. SO MUCH SO THE STAFF HAS NICK NAMED HER (MOTHER HEN) LOL. BUT DON'T LET HER KINDNESS FOOL YOU... IF YOU GET OUT OF LINE AND DON'T FOLLOW THE RULES SHE HAS NO ISSUE PUTTING YOU IN THE BOX LOL. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY FEEL FREE TO SAY HI.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
JOYCE

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
UNDERWOOD62, I JUST COULDN'T THINK OF ANY AT THE TIME WHEN I HAD MADE UP MY ID.. SO I USED MY LAST NAME... LOL

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
AUGUST 3RD

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
FAVORITE GAMES ARE CLEMTIME AND FLYING ACES.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
BACKGAMMON.. BUT I HAVENT PLAYED IT IN A LONG TIME.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
I LOVE TO CROCHET AND MAKE THINGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE.. I LIKE TO MAKE WREATHS ALSO.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
MUSIC.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
I LIKE REBA, DOLLY PARTON AND I LIKE TO WATCH THE VOICE.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
I LIKE TO GO VISIT IN ARKANSAS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND GO TO OHIO TO VISIT FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
RIGHT NOW I JUST LIKE TO TAKE IT EASY AND DO MY CRAFTS AND DO WHAT WE WANT TO DO.. JUST ENJOY MY LIFE WITH MY HUSBAND .. AND DO WHAT WE WANT INSTEAD OF WHAT EVERYONE ELSE WANTS US TO DO.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
NOT REALLY.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS TO THE MANY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS THAT COMES OUT TO SUPPORT THE LEAGUE ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE ANNIVERSARY PARTY WAS AWSUM. I ENJOYED PLAYING AND RUNNING TOURS FOR EVERYONE THANK YOU..

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






JUNE 2024
CHAYE
CHAYE HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF KRAZYEMERALD SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2021. IN HER 2 PLUS YEARS HERE, SHE IS AN AVID PLAYER AND A FORMIDABLE OPPONENT. SHE HAS 3,200 GAMES UNDER HER BELT WITH A 19 GAME WIN STREAK. NOT TO MENTION A 68.74 WINNING PERCENTAGE. IF YOU HAVE TO FACE HER IN A MATCH YOU BETTER BRING YOUR (A) GAME BECAUSE SHE CERTAINLY WILL LOL. SHE HAS WON MANY OF THE AWARDS THEY WE GIVE OUT, AND IS A BIG FAN OF THE BIG BUX TOURS. SHE HAS TAKEN A LOT OF THE STAFFS BUX LOL. SHE LOVES BUSTING KINGCAMPFIRE'S CHOPS AND KING LOVES GIVING IT BACK (ALL IN FUN). ONE AMAZING FACT WE FOUND OUT AFTER THE INTERVIEW IS SHE SPEAKS MULTIPLE LANGUAGES. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY FEEL FREE TO SAY HI.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
Rosie

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
Chaye -- Inherited it from a friend of mine who taught me about chatting on AOL.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
July 25th.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
Ferris Wheel, Pyramids and many more.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
Mah Jongg but not the 2 tile match. The real authentic game with a card and 13 tiles. It's challenging, but so much fun!

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
Golf and Mah Jongg.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
Hmmm... it is hard to answer. Love them both for different occasions and times.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
Eric Clapton, Beatles, Julia Roberts, The Challenge, and no surprise, Pretty Woman.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
Bora Bora is on my bucket list, but anywhere where is sun, white sandy beach, and beautiful blue ocean.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
Visited 47 countries, but there are so many others left. See above! I just want to put a smile on people's faces.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I love Asian food. I don't know how to make it, but I can tell you where to eat it!

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I feel blessed to play with a group of people who have the passion for this game. I am specially happy to be with this league, where all the Administrators and TDs are friendly and are there to make our experience very enjoyable.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






JULY 2024
CTANGEL34
CTANGEL HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF KE SINCE FEBRUARY 2020. IN HER 4 PLUS YEARS HERE SHE HAS PLAYED OVER 13,000 GAMES WITH A 12 GAME HIGH WIN STREAK AND A HIGH SKILL RATING OF 2186. SHE HAS BEEN A TOURNAMENT DIRECTER HERE SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2022 WITH OVER 1,600 TOURNIES RAN. WE HAVE OVER 450 DIFFERENT GAMES THAT WE OFFER AND AS STAFF WE ALL TRY TO PUT UP A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT GAMES FOR PEOPLE TO PLAY. BUT 1 AMAZING FACT ABOUT ANGEL IS SOMEHOW SHE CAN GET SOME OF THE MORE DIFFICULT AND LESS LIKELY GAMES TO RUN THAT OTHER TD'S STRUGGLE TO GET OFF. SO IF A CHALLENGING GAME IS WHAT YOU PREFER SHE IS THE TD FOR YOU. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY FEEL FREE TO SAY HI, AND LET HER KNOW YOU APPRECIATE ALL THAT SHE DOES FOR OUR LEAGUE.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
Angel

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
ctangel34 , I made it when I was 34, it means Connecticut ANGEL.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
OCTOBER 20th.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
MYSTERIO.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
POPPIT, YAHTZEE AND BINGO.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
CROCHETTING, SWIMMING, AND READING.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
LOVE MUSIC.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
MICHAEL RAY AND CHRIS YOUNG.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
FLORIDA.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
TO VISIT NASHVILLE, TN., BAHAMAS, AND IRELAND.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I LIKE FRENCH FRIES.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
MARRIED FOR 31 YEARS STILL WITH MY FIRST HUSBAND. I HAVE 5 CATS AND 2 DOGS. LOST MY GOD DAUGHTER/NIECE AMANDA LAST YEAR IN SEPTEMBER.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






AUGUST 2024
HORSELADY65
LISA HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF KE SINCE MARCH OF 2023. IN THE YEAR AND HALF THAT SHE HAS BEEN A MEMBER HERE SHE HAS ALREADY LOGGED OVER 2,000 GAMES PLAYED, WITH AN 11 GAME WIN STREAK AND A 1920 HIGH RATING. SHE IS A VERY SKILLED PLAYER BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY SHE IS A VERY FREINDLY AND NICE PERSON. LISA IS NOT AFRAID TO TRY NEW GAMES AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO BE THAT HERO WHEN NEEDED. SHE PLAYS A LOT IN THE LATE MORNING OR EARLY AFTERNOON. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY FEEL FREE TO SAY HI, AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER SPOLIGHT INTERVIEW.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
Lisa

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
horselady65 ..... I used to work on a thoroughbred horse farm and I was born in 1965.. I was always called the horselady at a restaurant I used to go to.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
I live in the USA.

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
November 2nd.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
Elvis, G-String, Toll Booth.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
Yes, I love Euchre, Gin Rummy, and Spades.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
I wouldn't say its a hobby, but I am going to school online to get my associates in Accounting. So I love going to school and learning new things. I spend alot of time with my granddaughters and my husband.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
I love them both, but I am a TV fan the most. I love my drama and crime shows.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
My favorite Actor is Sam Elliot. My favorite tv show is NCIS. I love Garth Brooks.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
My favorite place to vacation is Colorado.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
I would love to meet my brothers that I didn't know I had... I have 4 of them, myself and my oldest brother were adopted when we were young and we just found each other a couple years ago.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
My favorite food is Fried Chicken with mash potatoes, green beans & ham, and homemade rolls.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I would love to say that everyone in here is very sweet and are always here for everyone. I have been friends with all of them for almost 2 years and I can honestly say this is the best Canasta league to be a member of.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






SEPTEMBER 2024
RAINBOWSKITTLE
FEE HAS BEEN A PART OF THE K.E. FAMILY FOR 5 1/2 YEARS. SHE IS AS BRIGHT AND COLORFUL AS HER ID. SHE LIKES TO PLAY LATE NIGHTS OR EARLY MORNINGS AS BEING AN AUSSIE. SHE HAS OVER 2,000 GAMES PLAYED WITH A 14 GAME HIGH WIN STREAK AND NEARLY 61% WIN PERCENTAGE, WHICH MAKES HER A GREAT COMPETITOR. BUT BESIDES THAT SHE IS A GREAT AND FRIENDLY PERSON. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY FEEL FREE TO SAY HI, AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER SPOLIGHT INTERVIEW.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
FEE

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
RainbowSkittle ,, it was made because a freind said im a bright colorful person who spreads fun like skittles wherever i go.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
Australia.

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
30 th. September.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
Face the Joker.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
No not really.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
Reading and watching DVDs and netflix.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
TV/MOVIE FAN.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
Of course my Mum is my fav singer and Jackie Chan fav actor.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
What is a VACATION ? lol I never had one yet.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
I'd love to be able to visit America, and see all my online nasta friends in person.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I have alot of fav foods and too many recipes I havent got written down...I love chiese food ...chinese food.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
Just say "no matter how hard life gets, keep smiling .. as there is always someone out there who needs someone to tell them they are appreciated and loved"!

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






OCTOBER 2024
LADYLUVLOVE217
WE WANT TO WELCOME ONE OF OUR NEWER MEMBERS LINDORA (LINN) AKA ladyluvlove217 TO OUR ONLINE FAMILY. IN THE SHORT TIME SHE HAS BEEN HERE SHE HAS ALREADY RACKED UP SOME AWARDS ON HER AWARDS PAGE. EVEN THOUGH SHE DOESN'T HAVE A TON OF STATS YET YOU CAN TELL SHE IS COMPETITIVE AND A VERY GOOD PLAYER. BUT MORE MORE IMPORTANTLY SHE IS A VERY FRIENDLY AND FUNNY LADY WITH A HEART OF GOLD. YOU CAN TELL GOOD PEOPLE WHEN YOU SPEND ANY TIME WITH THEM AND SHE IS A SWEETHEART WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND WELCOME HER TO THE LEAGUE.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
Lindora (Linn)

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
ladyluvlove217***I luv love and its a practice that can done in so many ways, this day in time thats the best medicine for all and its free.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
United States.

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
March 6th.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
gstring, nono, 747.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
spades, hearts, bones.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
Reading, shopping and going to clubs

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
Music i love it.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
Teddy Swims, Barry White, Joseph Soleman, Thee Sacred Souls.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
Michigan w/family.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
ROME

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
FRIED CRABS.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
YES, My mom fell 2 years ago, she was in bad shape, I moved all I could and left and came to Virginia to take care of her. I gave up my life for a while to take care of the woman who gave me life. Mom is doing so much better she cant walk to good, but she is a joy to be with.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






NOVEMBER 2024
VIVIDPURPLE
IN THIS MONTHS SPOTLIGHT WE HAVE (BILLIE) AKA VIVIDPURPLE. SHE HAS BEEN AN ACTIVE MEMBER SINCE JUNE OF 2020 AND PLAYS A LOT IN THE EVENINGS. BILLIE HAS NEARLY 2,000 GAMES PLAYED WITH A 13 GAME WIN STREAK. THIS FALL WE STARTED A KRAZY EMERALD FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND SHE IS ON THE TEAM "ROTTEN REFS", BUT SHE IS FAR FROM ROTTEN. NOT ONLY IS SHE ONE OF THE SWEETEST AND KINDEST PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET, SHE HAS HELPED PROPEL THEM TO THE TOP OF THE STANDINGS. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
Billie

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
My nic is Vividpurple. I just love the color I guess!

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
I live in the US.. funny story.. We were coming across the Mexican border and we were asked what country we pledged allegiance to.. and my husband and I both said Montana!

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
June 8 th.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
I don't have a favorite canasta game. But I do know I really really dislike pick up games!!

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
I can play mahjong games forever! I also have a story game I play on facebook.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
I have so many things I like to do that the days aren't long enough. I love to ride my e-bike. I play pinochle and hearts in real life. I always have at least 1 book open. I teach quilling to a group of ladies and that takes up alot of my time. Also I geo cache when I can find someone to go with me!!

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
Neither. I don't watch many movies.. but I do listen to music from the 60,s and 70,s.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
I like Neil Diamond and my favorite movie is Forrest Gump.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
I haven't gotten to travel much, but am making up for it now. I loved traveling to Scotland and I love cruises. Most memorable trip was a Tiger cruise on board the USS Ronald Regan from Hawaii to San Diego.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
I would like to visit Iceland in the future and I also would like to zip line anywhere!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I live in a senior independent living community where I don't have to cook. I have no idea where my recipe box is!!

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I love playing canasta when I have time. I do miss my good friend Rosema who used to play here. If she could figure out how to get back into the site, she would be here. I love the friendships I have made here. I love that the TD's keep the lobby on the fun side of life.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW






DECEMBER 2024
UNDERWOOD62
IN THIS MONTHS SPOTLIGHT WE FEATURE ONE OF OUR OWN (JOYCE) UNDERWOOD62. SHE JOINED THE LEAGUE IN DECEMBER OF 2018 AND THEN TO STAFF SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. SHE ROSE IN THE RANKS QUICKLY FROM T.D. TO ADMIN. AS STAFF WE ALL HAVE VARIOUS JOBS THAT WE DO BESIDES RUNNING TOURNEYS AND JOYCE IS NO DIFFERENT. NOT ONLY IS SHE ONE OF TOP RUNNERS EVERY MONTH SHE ALSO DOES THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEWS, HELPS WITH SCHEDULING, HTML AND MORE. JOYCE ALWAYS GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP ANYONE, MEMBER OR STAFF. SO MUCH SO THAT WE OFTEN REFER TO HER AS MOTHER HEN. SHE IS ALSO IN CHARGE OF OUR PRAYER CHAIN, SO IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE CAN USE A PRAYER PLEASE LET HER KNOW. ASIDE FROM HER KIND DEMEANER, SHE CAN ALSO BOX YOU IF YOU GET OUT OF LINE, EVEN IF SHE HAS TO SAY A PRAYER FOR YOU WHILE DOING IT. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW.

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME?
JOYCE

WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
UNDERWOOD62, LOL DONT KNOW HOW I CAME UP WITH IT LOL.

IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE?
USA

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)?
AUGUST 3RD.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES?
FLIRTY 4s PU, CLEMENTINE NT, ENGINE 49 NTC.

BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
BACKGAMMON.

OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
CROCHET AND LIKE TO MAKE WREATHS.

ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN?
NOT MUCH OF EITHER ONE.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE?
REBA, THE VOICE.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION?
WE REALLY DONT TAKE VACATION TO ANYWHERE... WHEN WE GO ON VACATION ITS USUALLY TO HAVE A QUIET TIME AT HOME.

A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE?
HAVE NONE.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
CHICKEN IN ORANGE JUICE... DONT KNOW WHERE MY RECIPE IS AT THIS TIME..BUT WHEN I FIND IT I WILL SHARE IT.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
I LOVE TO HOST AND PUT GAMES UP THAT THE MEMBERS LOVE TO PLAY... AND LIKE TO PLEASE THE MEMBERS AND STAFF.

KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW




 


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