New guy from Ohio

Steev · 12-23-2018, 09:44 PM

Hi, I'm Steve from northern Ohio. I joined today after finding you in a link over on the Kindle forum on Amazon. What a wealth of information here!

I'm on my third Kindle; the new 10th generation Kindle Paperwhite. Prior to that I had the first Paperwhite model, and earlier a Kindle Touch. Before the Kindle, I was reading on an iPad using the Kindle app. But the backlit screen in a darkened room bothered my eyes. And when I fell asleep, the iPad was heavier as it bashed into my nose when it fell...

I've been an avid reader since I was a kid. I read everything! Cereal boxes, packaging while sitting on the can, road signs, etc. I remember, and still have, my first non-picture book. Mom had an old box of her Nancy Drew Mysteries under the basement stairs. There I found "The Mystery at the Moss Covered Mansion" (1941), and was hooked. I still recognize that musty smell of the book, which was the perfect pairing for the content. I still buy old books at garage sales and library sales.

After devouring Mom's Nancy Drew and Bobbsy Twins books, I got all of the Hardy Boys books ($ 0.25 each with your weekly groceries) and the WW II books through the school book fair. Then got my library card for our local public library; one of the first things I still do when I move to a new community.

Since getting a Kindle, I'm rediscovering old classics I read as a kid, as well a those I never got around to reading. There's such a treasure trove of public domain books, I'll rarely buy a new ebook. I like the challenge of reading a book written in the English of 2-300 years ago, and am occasionally surprised how some stand the test of time and are as relevant today as when first published. Jerome K Jerome's "Three Men and a Boat" comes to mind. I still haven't tackled James Fenimore Cooper's five part Leatherstocking Tales yet, though.

Aside from reading, we are retired, and I enjoy photography, gardening, travel, kayaking, camping, and generally being outdoors. Deb and I bought a teardrop trailer last year, and are having a blast traveling in little more than a hard-sided tent.

I look forward to further exploring the site, and appreciate all that the community has to offer. Hopefully I have a bit to contribute, too.

Steve

Pizza_Cant_Read · 12-24-2018, 01:08 AM

What a well written introduction! Welcome to MobileRead

MickeyC · 12-24-2018, 04:29 AM

Hi Steve and welcome to MobileRead. Nice intro

Steev · 12-28-2018, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizza_Cant_Read

What a well written introduction! Welcome to MobileRead

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyC

Hi Steve and welcome to MobileRead. Nice intro

Thank you both for the welcome!
Steve

12-23-2018, 09:44 PM	#1
Steev Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 19666 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northern Ohio, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4 (10th generation)	New guy from Ohio Hi, I'm Steve from northern Ohio. I joined today after finding you in a link over on the Kindle forum on Amazon. What a wealth of information here! I'm on my third Kindle; the new 10th generation Kindle Paperwhite. Prior to that I had the first Paperwhite model, and earlier a Kindle Touch. Before the Kindle, I was reading on an iPad using the Kindle app. But the backlit screen in a darkened room bothered my eyes. And when I fell asleep, the iPad was heavier as it bashed into my nose when it fell... I've been an avid reader since I was a kid. I read everything! Cereal boxes, packaging while sitting on the can, road signs, etc. I remember, and still have, my first non-picture book. Mom had an old box of her Nancy Drew Mysteries under the basement stairs. There I found "The Mystery at the Moss Covered Mansion" (1941), and was hooked. I still recognize that musty smell of the book, which was the perfect pairing for the content. I still buy old books at garage sales and library sales. After devouring Mom's Nancy Drew and Bobbsy Twins books, I got all of the Hardy Boys books ($ 0.25 each with your weekly groceries) and the WW II books through the school book fair. Then got my library card for our local public library; one of the first things I still do when I move to a new community. Since getting a Kindle, I'm rediscovering old classics I read as a kid, as well a those I never got around to reading. There's such a treasure trove of public domain books, I'll rarely buy a new ebook. I like the challenge of reading a book written in the English of 2-300 years ago, and am occasionally surprised how some stand the test of time and are as relevant today as when first published. Jerome K Jerome's "Three Men and a Boat" comes to mind. I still haven't tackled James Fenimore Cooper's five part Leatherstocking Tales yet, though. Aside from reading, we are retired, and I enjoy photography, gardening, travel, kayaking, camping, and generally being outdoors. Deb and I bought a teardrop trailer last year, and are having a blast traveling in little more than a hard-sided tent. I look forward to further exploring the site, and appreciate all that the community has to offer. Hopefully I have a bit to contribute, too. Steve

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