Things you know (or not) about Shirley and Don Beggs

1. Where did Shirley and Don meet?
They met in a department store in Harrisburg, Ill., where Don was selling shoes.

2. How many years have they been married?
49

3. How old is their cat, CJ?
8

4. How many brothers and sisters do Shirley and Don have?
Shirley has one sister. Don is an only child.

5. How many grandchildren do they have?
They have two children and four grandchildren.

6. How many nutcrackers do they own?
If you answered more than 200, that's close enough. The nutcracker collection started when Don's mother bought and gave one to Shirley. As much as they enjoy the nutcrackers, they agree, "We do not want or need any more."