Interview the person below you ~ a game

[righter1]

What's you least favorite genre?

For reading, probably Westerns or Historicals, though I don't mind them in movies. :rolleyes: Not a HUGE fan of straight romance, but if it's intertwined with a spellbinding mystery, it's okay.


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What's the longest you've ever held a job? The shortest?

[Timber Wolf]

Praire romances (sorry ladies), (although I love history - it seems what I've seen of historicals are praire romances, maybe I'm not looking in the right section.)

Get taxes done yet? If yes, get the refund? (speaking of which, when does the other check come out?)

[Timber Wolf]

For reading, probably Westerns or Historicals, though I don't mind them in movies. :rolleyes: Not a HUGE fan of straight romance, but if it's intertwined with a spellbinding mystery, it's okay.


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What's the longest you've ever held a job? The shortest?

Ninjaed -

Working as a contractor, jobs tend not to be very long. 10 mnths. However in college I would end up getting the same job a lot of times, so maybe 3-4 yrs.

Shortest, umm 2-3 days.


Same Q.

[tneeley]

Taxes are done; getting the refund. Refunds start going out in May (see link for schedule of payments: http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html)

If you are receiving the economic stimulas refund, what will you purchase with it?

[Timber Wolf]

Food. Probably I'm gonna just need to use it for living expenses if and when I get it, since I've been outta work for 6 mnths and am unning out of any savings, and my unemployment is just about used up.

My question is:
Do you use the CW chatroom? If yes, how often?, if no, why not?

[Cymrugirl]

I have on a couple of occasions. It seems the moments I'm free are often the ones where everyone else is tied up - or there's full blown conversation going on that I don't feel privy to. ??? Not sure if I described that correctly.

Do you have/want a garden? If so, whatchya plantin?

[righter1]

I have on a couple of occasions. It seems the moments I'm free are often the ones where everyone else is tied up - or there's full blown conversation going on that I don't feel privy to. ??? Not sure if I described that correctly.

Do you have/want a garden? If so, whatchya plantin?

I sort-of have a garden, but it's only got flowers right now. I don't have the time to maintain what I've got for the most part so I just add a few perennials every year.

Oh, and when I go into the chat room, it's typically in the evenings when I'm winding down.


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Are you allergic to anything?

[Tamera]

Yes, I'm allergic to many vegatables and most fruits. Tomatoes are my worst. If I ate a tomatoe, I would die. I can't even weed in a garden with tomatoes in it.

What is your favorite book at the moment.

[Xenia]

I empathetic with your food allergy. I am anaphylactic to fish & crustations (yuk!) thus iodine. Iodine is an essential so that bugs me...

My favorite book at the moment is Randy Alcorn's Safely Home. I am currently reading The Lamb and the Fuhrer by Ravi Zacharias and that is good too.. much different than Alcorn's book..

If you didn't have to be concerned about money (you are filthy rich) how would you spend your time..

[Tarin]

Writing is some secluded mountain cabin. :rolleyes:


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What brand of shoes are you wearing?

[Cymrugirl]

xhiliration - top class stuff here


What's the worst thing that's ever gone wrong for you on a vacation?

[Tarin]

Due to the time (and day) change during my visit to Australia a few years ago, we got our departure dates mixed up. Had it not been for a lucky phone call from home, we would have shown up at the airport the day after our plane left. :eek: As it was, we literally threw everything into our suitcases and raced through the long drive back to Melbourne. Very exciting, but all's well that ends well.


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How many bones have you broken?

[Timber Wolf]

Yes, I'm allergic to many vegatables and most fruits. Tomatoes are my worst. If I ate a tomatoe, I would die. I can't even weed in a garden with tomatoes in it.

What is your favorite book at the moment.

oh man, my condolences.

[Timber Wolf]

I empathetic with your food allergy. I am anaphylactic to fish & crustations (yuk!) thus iodine. Iodine is an essential so that bugs me...

My favorite book at the moment is Randy Alcorn's Safely Home. I am currently reading The Lamb and the Fuhrer by Ravi Zacharias and that is good too.. much different than Alcorn's book..

If you didn't have to be concerned about money (you are filthy rich) how would you spend your time..



ditto - guess it's not so bad if you don't like crustations
(ditto my condolences, not ditto as in I am also allergic)




How many bones? My jaw was broken in three places (sawmill accident - got hit w/ a 4x4), and I chipped a bone in my right foot by bouncing my uncle's honda trail 90 off of it (had my 12 yr younger cousin on the back - stalled the cycle, cousin was to light to stand on starter w/ both feet and jump and move the kick start, had to startt he bike back up by kick starting w/ the injured foot -oowey, fun times).


What are you reading / studying in the Bible right now?

[Tamera]

The Pauline Epistles. Right now I'm on 2 Thessalonians. If you could change one thing that you did in the past, what would it be?

[melw]

study harder in school.

If you life was a song what would it be? (if you can't think of a song you can use a book)

MEL

[Cymrugirl]

I hope that it's Here Comes The Sun :) For so many reasons


If you had to choose between giving up the internet or a personal vehicle, which would you choose?

[Timber Wolf]

I suppose Internet, as w/ a running vehicle I could get to the library (which is where I am today) and at least have 2 hrs access a day.


How old are you?

[Tamera]

I suppose Internet, as w/ a running vehicle I could get to the library (which is where I am today) and at least have 2 hrs access a day.


How old are you?

I'm 48.

What age would you like to be?

[kshsj777]

I like my age that I'm at right now, 18.


What kind of genre do you write?

[Rachel E.]

Historical Fic, and Western's mostly..a variety of others as well...but those are my main ones.

If you could go back to a certain date in your life and relive it, what would it be?

[melw]

I would probably go back to my wedding day. That day went so fast and amazingly no problems (that all happened before the day)


Do you ever want to rewrite something you started writing long ago?

MEL

[Tamera]

I'm sorry to hijack the thread. Good to see you Kshsj. We missed you.

Okay, carry on.

[Rachel E.]

Yes, I would. I started writing a story when I was 9. When I turned 11, I realized it was terrible, and (horror of horrors!!) threw it away. Now I wish I had it back, if just to read it over, and see if it was really as bad as I thought.
(it's ok Tamera, thanks for posting there!)

ok...
What is your favorite of your stories right (lol, write) now?

[righter1]

Yes, I would. I started writing a story when I was 9. When I turned 11, I realized it was terrible, and (horror of horrors!!) threw it away. Now I wish I had it back, if just to read it over, and see if it was really as bad as I thought.
(it's ok Tamera, thanks for posting there!)

ok...
What is your favorite of your stories right (lol, write) now?

Gosh, just one??? I like all my stories! :)

Seriously, of all the ones that are in different stages of development or progress (or lack thereof), I think I like the 4th in what I hope will be a series the best. (Yes, although I've yet to secure an agent for the 1st one, I have at least 4 or 5 in development.) My main character's husband is arrested for murder, and despite his misgivings about her solving crimes, he has to relent or face the next portion of his life in prison for something he didn't do. When I get to work on it again, I don't know, but it's one that I'm chomping at the bit to do. And I have like 4 other projects ahead of it! *sigh*


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What, if anything, do you think God is trying to teach you in this period of your life?

[Rachel E.]

Only one thing Liberty? lol...ok, here's what I think He's trying to teach me. To be patient, compassionate, kind, self-controlled, and diligent. Can I add any more?? lol j/k

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Where, if you are married, was your wedding held? Indoor's/outdoor's and where in US? or not...?

[righter1]

Only one thing Liberty? lol...ok, here's what I think He's trying to teach me. To be patient, compassionate, kind, self-controlled, and diligent. Can I add any more?? lol j/k

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Where, if you are married, was your wedding held? Indoor's/outdoor's and where in US? or not...?

My wedding (more than 5 1/2 years ago!) was held in Kansas, outdoors at a private country club near where my husband and I live now. It was very non-traditional. The country club has a lake, and our wedding was on the beach! Made for some lovely pictures, however. *sigh* Now I'm missing my hubby, who will be home tomorrow. :)


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Do you come from a large family (immediate and extended)?

[Rachel E.]

Oh my WORD, Liberty! funny you should ask that question while I'm on here... Yes, I have 11 siblings, so my family (immediate) is very large. Lots of cousins and stuff...so in all I have heaps of relatives.

Are there any questions that have been asked, that you wanted to answer, but they already had? What was the question, and what would your answer be?

[melw]

I want to answer this question.

What, if anything, do you think God is trying to teach you in this period of your life?
God is trying to teach me patience. I am not very patient. But he also teaching me trust, which is what he told me a few weeks ago while praying. Faith, trust and patience. That is what i think God is trying to teach me.

MEL

What is your favourite item of clothing? (and that is not a spelling mistake)

[Rachel E.]

Oooo..hard one.. Probably a leather jacket that I had. My baby brother ruined it, and I"m really sad.
(I know it's not, I sometimes spell those kind of words the same way, the proper English method, It's ok.)

Ok,
How Tall are you?

[PattyU]

Ok,
How Tall are you?

I'm just shy of 5'8".

Do you have a day job? If so, what is it?

[righter1]

Oooo..hard one.. Probably a leather jacket that I had. My baby brother ruined it, and I"m really sad.
(I know it's not, I sometimes spell those kind of words the same way, the proper English method, It's ok.)

Ok,
How Tall are you?

5'8" and proud of it. :D

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What kind of education level do you have?

[Timber Wolf]

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Are there any questions that have been asked, that you wanted to answer, but they already had? What was the question, and what would your answer be?

Hey now, that's my fall back question. :D
But I forgive you for taking it.




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What is your favourite item of clothing? (and that is not a spelling mistake)

HAH You and your extra "U" :D



5'8" and proud of it. :D

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What kind of education level do you have?


OK shorty - Bachelor's of Science in Software Engineering Technology (Seems to me this was asked and answered already).


Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that has not been asked yet.

[mel3]

I once put my head through a painting.


Have you ever put your head through a painting??

[righter1]

I once put my head through a painting.


Have you ever put your head through a painting??

No, but my head once met with a windmill blade. I have an inch - inch and a half scar just barely in my hairline because of it.

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If you have any scars, what's the most interesting story behind any of them?

[Tamera]

No, I haven't.

What is one talent you have that is totally unrelated to writing?

[Tamera]

No, but my head once met with a windmill blade. I have an inch - inch and a half scar just barely in my hairline because of it.

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If you have any scars, what's the most interesting story behind any of them?

Ninjaed.
I have a scar on my leg where I ran into a space heater. My daughter's house in Tennessee had no heat, so she had space heater sitting around, including on outside the bathroom where I ran into it in the middle of the night.

My question stands.

[righter1]

No, I haven't.

What is one talent you have that is totally unrelated to writing?

I can annoy people with the best of them. :D

Seriously, I can play the piano, crochet, and sew. I'm pretty good with mild-moderate computer/technology things. And I ask a lot of questions. :)

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Other than writing, what is your favorite thing to do during the course of your day?

[Tarin]

Read. :D


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If you could change one thing in the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you change?

[Timber Wolf]

I once put my head through a painting.



How did you manage to pull that off? (and how did you pull it off after you got it on your head?)



Read. :D


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If you could change one thing in the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you change?


Currently , or historically.

Historically Adam letting Eve take the bite of the apple.
Currently, three inter-related things. The number of H1B visas being issued, two - prohibit co from sending jobs over seas, three - crackdown on the hiring of illegal immigrants. American jobs for Americans.



No I never put my head through a painting, but I did manage to put my hand through the front of a hot drink vending machine that ripped me off trying to whack it to get my money, or drink, and Ialso put my hand through a double-paned bedroom window (trying to smash a wasp).

So my question is - have you ever done anything similar? what was the circumstsance?

[Rachel E.]

TW,

I've kicked a window and broke it once. My most interesting scar though is one on my wrist (it looks like I tried to commit suicide, but it really was an accident), cut it open with a knife, the blade slipped, and sliced my wrist. Very interesting scar, and quite a conversation starter! lol... *rolls eyes at self*

Have you ever been hunting? Big game, small game, what was it?

[Timber Wolf]

my uncle took me hunting when i was yong 10-12, never coyld see those blasted rabbits. also had to go help pack out a moose my aunt had shot when i was in hs. never got the bug to hunt. always figured if i did it woulkd be bow or pistol (specialized pistols use hunting rifle rounds). did a lot of fishing, though.

have been shot playing cops and robbers, w/ real cops. showed the wounds to my uncle. he's like, oh cool sounds like fun. my aunt's like "lee."


ever played cops and robbers w/ the cops?

[Rachel E.]

You mean real cops I'm assuming, and NO, I haven't. I've seen it done though, and it looks very umm...interesting, exciting maybe? Anyway, that's all there.

If you live outside the US, or if you know the answer to this...How many CM tall are you?

[Timber Wolf]

2.54 cm / in
6'2" = 74 in
so
2.54 * 74 = 188 cm (aprox)


What is you favorite movie/tv rodent?

[Tamera]

The killer rabbit on Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Are there any animals you're really afraid of?

[Timber Wolf]

The killer rabbit on Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Are there any animals you're really afraid of?

uhhhh, actually rabbits are not rodents (rodentia), they are lepus.

After reading 1984 - I hated the idea of rats getting in the house. Now w/ a cat dragging them in and my having had to try to dispatch them as humanely as possible, not so much anymore. Guess it depends on what situation I'm in.

I'd say I "fear" the human predator more than any 4 legged animal. Wild critters usually try to get away,a nd only attack if cornered and can't get away.


My earlier question still stands about the rodent.

[Tarin]

The rats in Chicken Run. :D


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Do you like to dance?

[Xenia]

Though I felt I should say Mickey Mouse for some reason I have to say that it's Ratatouille! I love that guy :).

Can you whistle?

[Xenia]

Oooopsie, stepped on you Tarin! I don't dance anymore but I use to love it a lot!

Can you whistle?

[kluchar70]

Both inhaling and exhaling.

How long do you think we can keep this thread going before running out of questions?

[Tamera]

Both inhaling and exhaling.

How long do you think we can keep this thread going before running out of questions?


I'm not sure. I know I'm running out of steam. I don't answer because I can't think of any questions.

Do you remember your third grade teacher's name?

See, really lame. :rolleyes:

[PattyU]

I'm not sure. I know I'm running out of steam. I don't answer because I can't think of any questions.

Do you remember your third grade teacher's name?

See, really lame. :rolleyes:

Yes, I do. It was Miss Golebeski. I think I remember the names of all my grade school teachers.

What was the last book you read?

[righter1]

What was the last book you read?

Finished or unfinished?

Hmmm.... unfinished, I have about 4 or 5 in process right now, one of them is The Princess Bride...

Finished.... I'd have to say it was likely either a J.D. Robb book I was rereading or the audio version of The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz, but that one I'm not even certain of...

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If you have one dream job, other than being a writer, what would that be?

[Timber Wolf]

Photographer (wildlife / nature in the main, but maybe throw in some portrait / studio work as well

EDITED TO ADD: Specifically kids).


How many services does your church have? Are they all the same?

[lynnmosher]

Our church has 3 services, all the same, one on Saturday and two on Sunday, except during Christmas and Easter. On Easter, we had 6, 3 and 3, for a total of 29,305 attendees and 52 people saved.
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What is your favorite grade school memory?

[Timber Wolf]

WOW! The church I go to currently has more people than the town I grew up in.


2nd grade - Speeding through the readers we had, having to keep track of the rest of the class so when I got called upon to read and I could go back and do my read-aloud, then go back to where I was and keep reading.

7th grade - getting an assignment from my science teacher to write a 2 pg story, mine was something like 11 pgs

these are the events when I became a reader and a writer (even though I hid from being a writer till 6 mnths ago).

your least favorite memory from grade school? (that you feel comfortable sharing)

[mel3]

standing up in science class and asking my teacher why God creating the universe wasnt on the list of thoeries going.
Then, getting no answer and being told to sit down.


can you say the alphabet backwards?

[righter1]

standing up in science class and asking my teacher why God creating the universe wasnt on the list of thoeries going.
Then, getting no answer and being told to sit down.


can you say the alphabet backwards?

Oooh, Mel! I had a somewhat similar experience in 5th grade... except mine was about what our nation is.

Our teacher was adamant that we live in a democracy, while when you say the Pledge of Allegiance, it says '... and to the Republic for which it stands... ' She didn't like me calling her on it, and kind of muddled around trying to come up with a reasonable answer for a know-it-all 10 year old. :)

As for your question, I can say the alphabet backwards, but I have to think about it really hard as I do it. Definitely can't rattle off the backwards version as quickly as I can rattle it off the right way.


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Of all the types of 'adventure sports' that might raise your premium on any life insurance policies you may or may not have (i.e., sky diving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, etc.) what is one you've either done or would like to do? If you're squeamish about any of them, that's okay, just tell us that you would never jump out of a perfectly good airplane or something like that!

[jacks girl]

Sorry i'll let your question stand the worst things i can think of is. Going to a nascar race and standing to close to the fence. once i jumped out of a car to chase after a brown bear and her cub to take a picture of them. I road a Harley at 100 mph with my dad. Stood 10 feet from a Tiger on a leash in a truck stop parking lot. Does any of these count.

[Timber Wolf]

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As for your question, I can say the alphabet backwards, but I have to think about it really hard as I do it. Definitely can't rattle off the backwards version as quickly as I can rattle it off the right way.


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Of all the types of 'adventure sports' that might raise your premium on any life insurance policies you may or may not have (i.e., sky diving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, etc.) what is one you've either done or would like to do? If you're squeamish about any of them, that's okay, just tell us that you would never jump out of a perfectly good airplane or something like that!

Parachuting, yes; SCUBA, yes; bungee jumping, hmmmmm.


Charlton Heston Fan? If yes, fav movie? No? Why Not?

[jacks girl]

i like Charlton Heston I'm a fan. I like a lot of his movies and I know it's silly but i guess my two fav's are. Planet of the Apes and Moses. I also liked him as being the head of the NRA. I always hoped that Tom Selleck would take over when he stepped down.


Are you done with your taxes. I'm not lol

Jacks

[melw]

taxes are done as we have to do them by October. I got almost a full two weeks wage back. Our finacial year is july to june.


When you learnt to read, did you pick it up quickly? (for me it took me quite a while)

[righter1]

Are you done with your taxes. I'm not lol


A friend of mine is an accountant. He's to have them done this week. I'm SO relieved that someone else is doing them this year! I can't deal with the stress anymore!


When you learnt to read, did you pick it up quickly? (for me it took me quite a while)

I don't really remember... I think I may have gotten it as I've never really had a problem learning things (except some math concepts) my entire life, but I didn't enjoy reading until I was about 10 or 11.


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I may have asked this question before, but I don't remember. What's your favorite restaurant, either sit-down or fast food?

[Rachel E.]

My favorite restaurant is The Olive Gardens. So good. Rather fancy, and only been there once, so I don't know if that counts! lol...but there you have it. I love italian food.

What is your pet's name? Dog, cat, hamster, rat??? What is it?

[ChrisDepew]

My dog's name is Madelyn. (the wife picked it out)

I haven't read all the posts so sorry if this one has been asked before.

What is one moment in your life that felt God so much you thought he was standing next to you talking to you?

[Timber Wolf]

"Tribble" is my beloved tabby cat, and he's been chomping on me to try to get my attn.

What is the "strangest" job you have ever had? How long did it last?

[righter1]

"Tribble" is my beloved tabby cat, and he's been chopping on me to try to get my attn.

What is the "strangest" job you have ever had? How long did it last?

Hmmm... I wonder how Tribble got his name.... :rolleyes:

I have 2 cats... Alley & Josie. Josie's a handful--since I got pregnant, she won't leave me alone. Alley's an insulin-dependant diabetic. :o It's interesting having to give a cat shots when I'm phobic about needles...

Strangest job... don't know if this qualifies, so I'm going to leave this open for others to answer... When I was 10, my mother worked in a campaign and she'd take my sister and me to the office... I got to help make the coffee and stuff mailers... those were pretty much my only duties, other than staying out of the way and quiet during an 8 hour day....

Anyone else? Question is still open...

[Timber Wolf]

Hmmm... I wonder how Tribble got his name.... :rolleyes:

:D Hmmmmm, me too.:p

and the question is still open.

[Rachel E.]

My dog's name is Madelyn. (the wife picked it out)

I haven't read all the posts so sorry if this one has been asked before.

What is one moment in your life that felt God so much you thought he was standing next to you talking to you?

Hi Chris,

looks like you accidently got skipped, sorry about that!

Well, I have quite a few times, but I'll tell you the one time that stands out in my memory the most. I was pretty young and we'd had a huge prayer and worship service at our church. I think I recieved a vision from God, because I could see the Angel's all around the corner's of the room, and also the presence of God hovering over us humans like a blanket. It was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. I can remember it as clear as day...wow.

TW's questions stands...

[Timber Wolf]

That's weird. Chris' post is like two hours earlier than mine, but I couldda sworn I had read through the posts, and that wasn't there. Maybe my eyes are going. Thanks for catching it Rachel.

[righter1]

That's weird. Chris' post is like two hours earlier than mine, but I couldda sworn I had read through the posts, and that wasn't there. Maybe my eyes are going. Thanks for catching it Rachel.

I don't think it's your eyes... I didn't see it either, TW...

Rachel or Chris, looks like it's up to you to answer TW's question... I don't think my answer is sufficient...

Or, TW, you can answer Ransom's question from post #48... just re-post the question for everyone. :p

[Timber Wolf]

I don't think it's your eyes... I didn't see it either, TW...

Rachel or Chris, looks like it's up to you to answer TW's question... I don't think my answer is sufficient...

Or, TW, you can answer Ransom's question from post #48... just re-post the question for everyone. :p



Here's post # 48. (http://christianwriters.com/forums/showpost.php?p=147594&postcount=48)

I don't get what you mean. Aswer Ransom's Q about office supplies?
or are you saying we should repost quesitons when they get skipped? or?

and I'm glad it's not my eyes, I really couldda sworn there was no post there earlier.

My question was:.



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What is the "strangest" job you have ever had? How long did it last?

[Rachel E.]

That's weird. Chris' post is like two hours earlier than mine, but I couldda sworn I had read through the posts, and that wasn't there. Maybe my eyes are going. Thanks for catching it Rachel.

Welcome TW! No prob and I think your eyes are fine. I've heard that new members have to have all of their post's ok'd at first..dont' know it's just a rumour, or if it's true..but if it's true, then that would explain the whole Chris post issue.

anyway, continue...

[ChrisDepew]

Hi Chris,

looks like you accidently got skipped, sorry about that!

Well, I have quite a few times, but I'll tell you the one time that stands out in my memory the most. I was pretty young and we'd had a huge prayer and worship service at our church. I think I recieved a vision from God, because I could see the Angel's all around the corner's of the room, and also the presence of God hovering over us humans like a blanket. It was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. I can remember it as clear as day...wow.

TW's questions stands...

Not skipped, just moderated before you could see it. Sorry for screwing it up.

[Rachel E.]

Ok, look's like we are really getting off-topic here, ya'll! lol.
Last question was by TW...

What is the "strangest" job you have ever had? How long did it last?

[righter1]

I don't get what you mean. Aswer Ransom's Q about office supplies?
or are you saying we should repost quesitons when they get skipped? or?


I was trying to get you to go on a treasure hunt... find the question, answer the question. I don't think it got skipped.

The job one is still open...

[jacks girl]

Ive not had many jobs but I'd say it would be working in a shirt factory. My job was to keep the people in material and help iron pockets. It was a hot place not air just fans. I had the job while hubby was going to trucking school. Some people only did the buttons. I walked a lot in this job and liked it.


I also was cleaning house for a lady once and looked under her couch and found quite a bit of Pot. That was strange cause i would have never guessed her for that kind of a person. later i found out it was her hubby.

How many different jobs have you had??

[righter1]

How many different jobs have you had??

Hmm... multiple campaigns that I've volunteered for (those don't really count), babysitting, hostessing at Applebee's, interning at the state capital twice (once in the House, once in the Senate...)

Right now, I'd say about 10, depending on how you define 'job'--if you include the babysitting as 1, and the temping as 1.

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Treasure hunt!

Find Timber Wolf's question in post # 257 of this thread, quote the question, and post your response to the question. :)

[Ransom v. Unman]

How many different jobs have you had??

Hmm...

Suncoast Video, Six Flags Fright Fest, the janitor job, the moving job, the factory job, back to the janitor job – and considering the moving and factory jobs were both from the same staffing agency, maybe they count as one, yes? – the commercial acting gig, the other custodial job at church, knife-selling, Christian bookstore (shudder!), yard work, contracting (neither of those two lasted too long), then I started really temping, during which time I've worked at a law firm, several real estate firms, MAC cosmetics, Estée Lauder Corporate, Google, a couple of equity firms, Arnold Brandt, Hypo Public Finance, Ziff Brothers Management and Warner Music Group.

If we count the temping gigs as one job, which they kind of are, kind of aren't, then I'll say I've had eleven jobs. If we don't count temping as one gig, I've had about twenty-five.

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What has been your favourite job?

[Ransom v. Unman]

Treasure hunt!

Find Timber Wolf's question in post # 257 of this thread, quote the question, and post your response to the question. :)

You didn't make this in the form of a question, but I'll overlook that for now. ;)

gal of milk


what meal are you eating or will be your next? and what are you having / will you have?

I will be eating pasta tonight, probably ravioli.

/sigh

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Old question still stands...

[Mouse5]

Ransom, so glad to see you back around. :)

My favorite job would have to be the remodeling and repair work I did with my dad.

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What is your favorite past time?

[Tarin]

Reading. :rolleyes:


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What did/will you name your first girl child?

[righter1]

What did/will you name your first girl child?

Depends on what hubby will allow... :p

If it were solely up to me, probably Delia, but I haven't decided on a middle name that sounds good with our last name.


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How do you deal with stress?

[ProfessorAlan]

* My current job is my favorite job. It's near-perfect.

* TV & reading

* Emily, though we had talked about Sarah for years.

* I handle stress by remembering what I can control and what I can't, and only letting myself worry about those things I can. The rest rolls off my back.
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Last good book you've read?

[righter1]

Last good book you've read?

I haven't finished it yet, but so far, I'm impressed by Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. I'm about halfway through it. Even more intriguing than the movie, even though I adore that movie, and the actor that plays James Bond!

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If you could be any superhero, which one would it be and why?
I know, a little lame, but I forgot my other ones that are more serious...

[PattyU]

I haven't finished it yet, but so far, I'm impressed by Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. I'm about halfway through it. Even more intriguing than the movie, even though I adore that movie, and the actor that plays James Bond!

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If you could be any superhero, which one would it be and why?
I know, a little lame, but I forgot my other ones that are more serious...

Hmm. I would want to stay female, and have no desire to be a teen again. That leaves many superheros out. I would I would have to say Elastigirl. It's not that I think stretching powers would be particularly fun (I'd rather have invisibility and force fields), but she has a better life than many superheros seem to have. She's happily married and a mom.

So how do you typically dress? Doc Martens and jeans, or pearls and lace, or suits and ties? You get the picture.

[Rachel E.]

It depends on where I am going and what I'm doing. I'm a more fancy dresser, along the lines of slacks and nice shirt. If I'm working, it's blue jeans and a feminine anything shirt. If I'm really getting dressed, it's a long skirt or dress and some kind of fancy top or blouse. I wear silver jewelry quite a bit too, whether i'm dressing fancy or not.

What Jewelry do you wear? Gold, silver, etc.?

[righter1]

What Jewelry do you wear? Gold, silver, etc.?

Being a bit of a tomboy, I generally only wear my engagement and wedding bands, and one necklace. Sometimes it's a silver cross, or my Liberty dime (usually the dime.) I've been getting more into large, clunky jewelry with stones as of late, but don't wear gold, unless it's white. I'm too pale for it to look good on me. So, usually, I'm wearing the rings (3 on that one finger on my left hand), a necklace, and sometimes a matching pair of earrings, unless they're my Celtic knot ones--I love those, too.


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How much time do you spend on your appearance on any given day?

[Rachel E.]

oh lol... maybe 10 minutes. brush my teeth..comb my hair, and that's it. Or unless I'm going to town or somewhere, then it's around 35 minutes.

Do you, if you are a girl, wear a lot of makeup? Or would you say that you are a pretty "lazy" dresser?

[righter1]

Do you, if you are a girl, wear a lot of makeup? Or would you say that you are a pretty "lazy" dresser?

Makeup? What's that?

Au natural for me 95% of the time. It has to be an *event* to get me gussied up. Probably why 95% of the time, you'll see me in jeans and a t-shirt or jeans and a button-down shirt. :rolleyes:



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What's your favorite song? Christian and secular (if you listen to both.) Do you know why you like it so well?

[Rachel E.]

A single song Liberty? Wow...I think that's too hard. I might be able to narrow it down to a few though.

Let's see.
Fingerprints of God - Steven Curtis Chapman
I Swear - John Michael Montgomery
and
When God made You - Newsong

sorry, that's the best I could do off the top of my head. first one, for two reasons, one cause it reminds me constantly of a person who is very dear to my heart, and two cause it constantly call's me up to be a person after God's heart. The second song, because I'm essentially a VERY romantic person, and this one spoke volumes of my relationship. The third song because, again..I love romance and this song is really the way I think true love is. maybe I'm just weird, but there you have it!

I'd like to ask the same question.
what are your favorite, or, as in my case, 3 favorite songs?

[Ransom v. Unman]

I'd like to ask the same question.
what are your favorite, or, as in my case, 3 favorite songs?

"Deploy All Monsters" - Blaster the Rocketman
It combines cheesy, camp sci-fi imagery into an explanation about the end of the world and the return of Christ. The music itself is something akin to "epic punk", as it's a fairly lengthy song for the genre, and shows stylisation that takes in from surf, rock-a-billy, thrash punk, Oi! and good-old '77 style punk. It's from my favourite band, is associated with some of my favourite memories, and is all in all, just one of my favourite songs. Actually, it is my favourite song.

That morbid focus on the End of All Things also helps, too!

"Every New Day" - Five Iron Frenzy
The song is a stirring reflection on childhood, maturing, God's redemptive power and rediscovering what good there is in the world. I struggle, often times, to see the positive in things. When I was a child, it wasn't so. "Every new day I thought that I could fly." It reminds me of simpler and more exciting times, and then reminds me that because of the miraculous, supernatural God who makes all things new, those days are within grasp as long as I have my faith in Him. The ska-punk track to the song is subtle and complimentary to the lyrics. It makes serious a genre known typically for being goofy, and is one of those songs that will always make me tear up when I listen to it.

"Into the West" - Annie Lennox (and Howard Shore)
Well, it's only fitting that one of the major songs from the Lord of the Rings movies would make it here, but this work expresses in so many ways both why I love Tolkien, and why I love God. It addresses the darkness I see around me, but also speaks of that glimmering, beautiful hope that good will triumph, that justice shall be served, that evil and despair shall fall away as we sail "into the West." The music, obviously, is quite stirring, and Lennox's haunting vocals are the perfect compliment for the subject matter and score set with it. This is yet another tear-jerker for me. (What? What!? Tough guys cry! :mad:) But, yeah... wonderful song.

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Do you think there should be a word limit for answers to these questions?

[Cymrugirl]

I'd better answer no....


If you could have and evening of conversation and dinner with one person, living or dead, who would it be?

[righter1]

I'd better answer no....


If you could have and evening of conversation and dinner with one person, living or dead, who would it be?

Just one???

There's so many...

Rush Limbaugh
Ronald Reagan
Winston Churchill
Teddy Roosevelt
Geo. Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Einstein
Thomas Edison
Paul
David
Moses
My great-grandparents


That's just to name a few! :o

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If you have a car, do you have bumper stickers or placards on it? If you don't have a car, are there any stickers/placards that you would have on a car if you had one?

[Ransom v. Unman]

If you have a car, do you have bumper stickers or placards on it? If you don't have a car, are there any stickers/placards that you would have on a car if you had one?
Back when I had a car, the rear of it was nearly covered in band bumper-stickers... I made the Blaster the Rocketman, The Exploited, and Sham69 stickers to be most apparent.

Nowadays, I'd probably have Headnoise, Flatfoot 56, Oxymoron, Agnostic Front and Warzone stickers in pertinent positions as well. :)

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I'm doing Cymru's question about what one dinner guest you'd invite over and why.

:)

[Timber Wolf]

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"Into the West" - Annie Lennox (and Howard Shore)
Well, it's only fitting that one of the major songs from the Lord of the Rings movies would make it here, but this work expresses in so many ways both why I love Tolkien, and why I love God. It addresses the darkness I see around me, but also speaks of that glimmering, beautiful hope that good will triumph, that justice shall be served, that evil and despair shall fall away as we sail "into the West." The music, obviously, is quite stirring, and Lennox's haunting vocals are the perfect compliment for the subject matter and score set with it. This is yet another tear-jerker for me. (What? What!? Tough guys cry! :mad:) But, yeah... wonderful song.

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Do you think there should be a word limit for answers to these questions?

I briefly read the description for the first two songs - not ones I recognize. Then I got to this third one.
Started skimming the title and did a double-take when saw Howard Shore's name. It was like, "wait a minute, I know who he is." Pause. Rewind. "Ah Annie Lenox, Into the West. Ah I know what song that is." Makes me cry every time I listen to it. I had my jaw broken in three places in a sawmill accident, and it didn't make me cry as much as listening to this song does.

[Tarin]

Well, aside from some of the obvious Biblical answers... :rolleyes:

Probably C.S. Lewis.


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Name one thing you've lost.

[Ransom v. Unman]

Name one thing you've lost.
My mind... /sigh :rolleyes:

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What's the worst injury you've ever received?

[Cymrugirl]

It wasn't physical.

Has your lifestyle significantly changed due to increased prices of goods in the U.S.? If so, how?

[Ransom v. Unman]

It wasn't physical.
Well that doesn't tell us much now, does it?

Has your lifestyle significantly changed due to increased prices of goods in the U.S.? If so, how?
Nope, not really... it's not having any tax withheld that's significantly changed my lifestyle now. >_<

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What's the worst physical injury you've ever received? Tell us about it!

[Cymrugirl]

Well, I was jumping rope barefoot on the lawn in the dark - stepped in a chipmunk hole and broke my ankle. Better? ;)


If you could choose between a vacation spent on the beach and a vacation spend roaming through an old city, which would you choose?

[Ransom v. Unman]

If you could choose between a vacation spent on the beach and a vacation spend roaming through an old city, which would you choose?
Old city – no question.

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If you could see any pre-industrial city at its height, which would it be and why?

[Cymrugirl]

That's a hard question. There would be a lot in each place I can think of that would completely repulse me. I guess I'll say Philadelphia - even though there was yellow fever - I could swing by Ben Franklin's shop - perhaps spot Thomas Jefferson - and witness moments in history that I hold dear.

All in all, though - I prefer now. Give me Paris without the revolution - Europe without the Spanish Inquisition - Rome without the debauchery - Athens without the temple prostitution - Jerusalem without - well, without a lot of things that are actually still there - and on and on and on.

Pre-Industrial Edinburgh might be pretty nice.



How many books have you read so far this year?

[Ransom v. Unman]

All in all, though - I prefer now. Give me Paris without the revolution - Europe without the Spanish Inquisition - Rome without the debauchery - Athens without the temple prostitution - Jerusalem without - well, without a lot of things that are actually still there - and on and on and on.
You haven't been to Rome or Paris lately, have you?

[Cymrugirl]

I haven't been at all. ::sigh:: Not yet. Only via the travel channel.

[Ransom v. Unman]

Since I already asked a question, and you answered it, this is only fair...

How many books have you read so far this year?

Twelve.

[righter1]

I'm not sure if there's a question open or not. :confused:

I'm not sure how many books I've read this year. I don't keep track.

I wouldn't mind seeing pre-industrialized London, NY, San Francisco, Dublin, and Paris... Maybe Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy, too, but my brain just came off a nap, and I can't remember all their major cities.


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What do you think the worst invention of the 20th century was?

[Mouse5]

The battery operated battery charger:rolleyes:

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Same question

[Ransom v. Unman]

What do you think the worst invention of the 20th century was?
There's an entire cavalcade of inventions I could list here, but I'll stick with what I think rises above and beyond the rest in terms of dollars spent (wasted) researching it, greatest potential harm brought about, and lowest potential good achieved:

Nuclear fission.

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Considering the factors I mentioned above, can you think of anything worse than nuclear fission that was invented in the twentieth century?

[Cymrugirl]

Yes.

Cell phones.



Do you think the U.S. really went to the moon? ;)

[Ransom v. Unman]

Yes.

Cell phones.
I'll wait for the cancer statistics on the coming generation to come in before I say I completely agree with you, but nonetheless, good call!

Do you think the U.S. really went to the moon? ;)
Yup. Sure do.

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What kind of crazy, kooky conspiracy-theories do you believe in? :p

[PattyU]

What kind of crazy, kooky conspiracy-theories do you believe in? :p

Global warming. I only recently discovered that this is considered a conspiracy theory by some folks.

What magazines do you subscribe or regularly purchase?

[Tarin]

Writer's Digest and The Writer.



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Name one thing you've lost besides your mind. :mad:

[Cymrugirl]

My cheese grater.



If you're a coffee drinker, do you drink it black? or with all the fixins?

[Tarin]

I've yet to cultivate a taste for the black stuff. :confused: I like cafe mochas - and any flavor of frappuccino. Yes, I know, I'm very spoiled. :o


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Name one thing (people and God excluded) that you love. Be specific, not general.

[righter1]

Name one thing (people and God excluded) that you love. Be specific, not general.

STAR WARS! :D

My cats. Though I complain about them a lot, they really are nice companions.


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What's your most memorable date with someone of the opposite gender? Or, if you haven't been on a date, a date in a book you've read.

[Timber Wolf]

Man, I go away for a couple of hrs to get moving and cleaning out the storage unit worked on and miss all the good questions. How come I always come in on these dating quesitons?

Somebody answer this please,and then ask a question I can answer.

[righter1]

Man, I go away for a couple of hrs to get moving and cleaning out the storage unit worked on and miss all the good questions. How come I always come in on these dating quesitons?

Somebody answer this please,and then ask a question I can answer.

What? You don't have an answer? Even guys should be able to answer this! ;) :p

[Timber Wolf]

I don't date Righter. I was a fat little bookworm growing up. And now, well....

[Timber Wolf]

and no, I don't remember "dates" from books I've read. Usually people are getting shot, and things are getting blown up.

[Tamera]

All right, I'll answer this and ask a question TW can answer. My most memorable date was my senior prom. It was also the first date with my husband. Everybody was having a lousy time except the two of us. We were dancing and laughing and thouroughly enjoying ourselves.

Have you ever been to Alaska? ;)

[melw]

no, but wouldn't mind it one day. But i haven't been to any US states. I have only been out of Australia twice and it was to the same place. (Bali)

Has any one every been to Australia? and was it the East or West Coast?

MEL

[Rachel E.]

No I haven't, but I have very dear friend's who live there. I think I'd love to visit someday, can I see you while I'm there?

Ok TW, maybe you will like this one...

Have you ever seen a wolf, in the wild?

[Merry]

No, but I've met a few in some nightclubs.



What's the strangest thing you've ever done?

[Timber Wolf]

It's a good thing I didn't get Tamera's Q. :-)
No Mel, but my old pastor is from AU.
Thanks Rachel, no I haven't. But we did have both bear and moose in our yards whilst growing up.


I think I already gave this as an answer, but to a different quesiton:
Volunteered to play cops and cobbers for the PD to practice an active shooter scenario at the Tech college where I taught PT. Was loads of fun. One note - if you ever do this make sure to wear somehting other than a long sleeve jersey (like sweat shirt material). The simunitions tore right through the sleeves and I still have the scars )it's not as bad as it sounds). It sure is fun telling people I got shot by the local cops. :-)


Have you ever been up in a hot air ballon?

[Rachel E.]

No TW, I haven't actually. But I think it would be really fun to do it someday! In a town near where I live they do huge hot air balloon contest's. So they have literally thousand's of these brightly colored balloon's all up in the sky all at once. So amazing. They are beautiful.

You are welcome for the question... I did get to see a wolf in the wild and they are SCARY. I've seen moose and bear too, that's awesome!

ok...hhmmm thinking...
Have you ever flown in a plane? If so, how many times and did you, or do you get sick?

[Tamera]

I've flown a number of times. Sometimes I even use a plane. :D I love plane travel. But then I love rollar coaster too.

Do you like rollar coasters? If you do, what is the biggest rollar coaster you've ever been on?

[PattyU]

I liked roller coasters more when I was younger. I haven't ridden on them that much since having kids (more than 8 years ago). It's mostly because of the coaster's long line. When you have children who can't ride the coaster with you, it doesn't work as well.

I don't know what the biggest one I've ridden. I ridden King's Island's the Beast, which is the longest wooden coaster according to ultimaterollercoaster.com. I've been on coasters in Cedar Point. They have some record breaking ones, but i don't remember what the names are. it's been a while. I've been on Cedar Point's Raptor and Corkscrews, I think. I think that the Raptor was a record holder when it was built. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/records/wood_records.shtml

Do you like fair food?

[Timber Wolf]

No. It's not the greatest, fair food is usually at best fair fare. :-) (Sorry. No, not reaally.)


Ever read anything else by Tolkien's besides Hobbit / LotR?

[Ransom v. Unman]

Ever read anything else by Tolkien's besides Hobbit / LotR?

The only things I haven't read are his letters (in full) and the notes that are in the History of Middle Earth.

What a brilliant, brilliant man!

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What's your favourite non-fiction work from C.S. Lewis?

[jacks girl]

Opening up here and showing my Ignorance....

This questions seems to have slowed down the pace. Ransom I've heard the name but never read anything by him so I goggled him.

I think book 22 on Amazon. Reflections on the Psalms (Harvest Book) by C.S. Lewis
sounds most interesting. But I'm sorry I don't have a favorite never read a book he wrote.

THE question still stands....

[PattyU]

Mere Christianity

What us something that makes the city, town or geographic region that you are in unique? It could be geographic or cultural.

[Tamera]

Akron has the largest blimp hanger in the world. It's also the largest building without center supports. Akron has a long history of innovation in a number of industries including blimps, oatmeal, toys, rubber, polymers, as well as other things.

So, what is the weather like where you live?

[jacks girl]

Today it is so nice 75 degrees here in eastern KY.


Do you put out humming bird feeders and if so when do you put them out.

[ProfessorAlan]

"A Grief Observed"

hummingbirds: yes, but not yet. regular bird feeders went up last week.
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plans for the weekend?

[Timber Wolf]

Finish up moving my stuff out of my room. Maybe work on taking some more stuff out of my storage to the thrift store. Pray to God about when will all this get better.

How many times have you read Hobbit/LotR?

[jacks girl]

I think you are obsessed with this Hobbit thing. LOL May be someone brain washed you too.

HE HE.

No comment. on question. Question still stands.

[Cymrugirl]

Once. Though I'm getting ready to re-read LOTR this year. I didn't discover them til the films came out - due to a scarring incident with the animated version when I was a kid.


Who does the cooking in your house?

[righter1]

Who does the cooking in your house?

Me. :D But, with hubby gone, I've been doing a lot of pizza's and pre-done stuff (tuna helper and stuff) to save me time.


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Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?

[jacks girl]

Glasses. Used to have contacts but hated them but that was back when people with Stigmatize had to have hard lenses. Since then the whole contact thing seems like a lot of work.

jacks

If you had kids or do have would the ride the school bus or walk. here they ride about 12 miles to get to school.

[Ransom v. Unman]

If you had kids or do have would the ride the school bus or walk. here they ride about 12 miles to get to school.

Well, depending on whether or not they go to public school, my kids would either walk about two blocks, or take the subway over to 8th St. in Manhattan. :)

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Public, private, home school, or just flee the country for your kids' education?

[righter1]

Public, private, home school, or just flee the country for your kids' education?

Having been homeschooled, I'm not in favor of homeschooling my kids, but will if it's the right choice for the individual kid.

Right now, I'm so infuriated by the public school system that I'll do whatever it takes to make sure they're in a private Christian school, where at least my values aren't being undermined daily in the classroom. But, I still imagine I'll have to go down to the school occasionally and beat some sense into the teachers and/or principal. Just the way I am. :D

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What is your educational background? Prior to college, at least.

[Tarin]

Homeschool, but definitely. :cool:


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Finish the sentence: I hate it when...

[Tarin]

Whoops. Ninja'd. :o

I was homeschooled all the way through high school. Graduated top of my class. ;)


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Same question.

[ProfessorAlan]

I hate it when .... I get Ninja'd!

Public school all the way for me, and I turned out OK -- even got saved in college!
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do you watch American Idol? If so, who do you think's gonna win?

[jacks girl]

Oh I watch it but not sure which one I think will win. I think most of them have real talent. I'm leaning towards the one that did the rock song by queen. man he nailed it.


Do you think McCain is too old to be president, and what age would you stop applicants.

Jacks

[Timber Wolf]

American huh? what's that?

and Jacks, so what if I'm a little obsessed w/ Hobbit / LotR. Gotta prblm w/ that? Huh? Do ya? Huh?

Cymrugirl - I'm sorry for whatever happened w/ the animated version.


OK no LotR question this time. What's a favorite Star Trek episode (original series)? If you don't watch original series, do you watch any of the other series?

[Timber Wolf]

ninjaed-

Too old?? Maybe, maybe not. Don't know that there should be a maximum age limit.

Same quesiton.

[righter1]

OK no LotR question this time. What's a favorite Star Trek episode (original series)? If you don't watch original series, do you watch any of the other series?

I've seen only a few of the original Star Trek episodes, but saw most, if not all, of TNG & Voyager...

Of TNG, my favorite episode is probably any of the Q episodes, or maybe The Game or Data's Day. I love Data. :)

I have a lot of favorites in Voyager... I think one of them is Blood Thirst (?? Not sure of that title--one of the Vulcan's goes into Pon Phar and goes after B'Lana) and many of the ones that focus on 7 of 9 in the 4th season, and the ones that focus on Tom & B'Lana's relationship. I also love the one where the Doctor finds himself falling for 7 when she's asked him to teach her about dating. :p Oh, and the one where the Doctor has to 'hide' in 7! It's so funny!!!

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Would you consider yourself a Trekkie?

[jacks girl]

I love the one with the tribbles and where Captain Kirk says it's no tribble at all. LOL. I liked some of the other star treks but none of them were as good as the first one to me.

You are so funny Timber so I'll make you happy.

What the ????? is a hobit?

[jacks girl]

OOOPPPSSS ... I am a trekie same question.

what is a hobbit.

[Tamera]

Absolutely.
My favorite original episode is "The Trouble With Tribbles". Just thought I'd throw that in.

Do you like Dr. Who?

[jacks girl]

Wow we are all on here at once. LOL. To Tamera scoot up and you'll see i picked the same episode you did.

I liked Dr. Who some what but back then we only had 3 channels to pick from and that was on a good day. I think i would like the new young Dr who. He's cuter.... LOL.

Same question

WHAT is a Hobit. LOL LOL

[Tamera]

Okay Ninjad.

A hobbit is a small dwarf sized but human looking creature with pointed ears that lives in Middle Earth in Lord of the Rings.

Same question about Dr. Who.

[Tamera]

Ninjad again.

Alright. Pick your own question and answer it.

[jacks girl]

lol no comment lol

[righter1]

Alright. Pick your own question and answer it.

I have glasses. (There, I answered one of my own questions.) Sometimes I wear contacts, but not that often. :rolleyes:

I consider myself a closet Trekkie. I loved Voyager when it was on and grew up watching TNG with my Dad. Some of my fondest memories. :)

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Do you enjoy Classical music? If so, who is your favorite composer?

[Tamera]

I love classical music. Mozart is my favorite.

What is your favorite genre of Christian music?

[Timber Wolf]

With a cat named "TribbleA" it should not be difficult to tell if I am a trekkie. However, I never got to watch much of any of the series after TNG. No TV now, and to poor to buy the DVDs, and the library doesan't have much other than original and TNG.

I liked the Dr. Who books, never have seen much of the shows - didn't like the ones I saw.


And yes I love classical music. Can't say that I have a fav composer. Depends what mood I'm in. If I'm cleaning I'll listen to the 1812 Overture, William Tell Overture, etc., if I'm studying, writing, etc., I'll listen to something a bit softer.



Who's your favorite science fiction villian?

[Timber Wolf]

Ninjaed

Fav Christian Music?
hmmmmm
i'm thinking.

same question

Is Praise and worship considered a "genre?"
that's my answer.

[PattyU]

With a cat named "TribbleA" it should not be difficult to tell if I am a trekkie. However, I never got to watch much of any of the series after TNG. No TV now, and to poor to buy the DVDs, and the library doesan't have much other than original and TNG.

I liked the Dr. Who books, never have seen much of the shows - didn't like the ones I saw.


And yes I love classical music. Can't say that I have a fav composer. Depends what mood I'm in. If I'm cleaning I'll listen to the 1812 Overture, William Tell Overture, etc., if I'm studying, writing, etc., I'll listen to something a bit softer.



Who's your favorite science fiction villian?

I would have to say the Borg Queen.

Has anyone here gone to a movie premiere or comic book convention or something similar in costume? Star Trek, LOTR, Star Wars, Harry Potter or whatever?

[christianbkworm]

Nope, never been to a convention at all, much less dressed in costume!

What animal would you be if you were an animal?

Blessings,
Lisa

[Tamera]

No, but I'm a children's pastor and I always dress in weird costumes for VBS and Kid's Krusades.

What is the weirdest thing you ever wore?

[Timber Wolf]

Nope.

Who's pet was named "Woola?"

[Timber Wolf]

No, but I'm a children's pastor and I always dress in weird costumes for VBS and Kid's Krusades.

What is the weirdest thing you ever wore?

Ninjaed-

Outside of Halloween?
Probably the knickers we wore in a play in HS.


Question stands.

[PattyU]

Nope.

Who's pet was named "Woola?"

I found out after a Google search that a lot of bloggers have pets named Woola. But I think you are looking for the answer, John Carter.

Do you exercise regularly?

[Timber Wolf]

Nope, never been to a convention at all, much less dressed in costume!

What animal would you be if you were an animal?

Blessings,
Lisa

I found out after a Google search that a lot of bloggers have pets named Woola. But I think you are looking for the answer, John Carter.

Do you exercise regularly?

Yes Patty - John Carter. Forgot to say science fiction character (or at least character).

Don't exercise regularly currently. Used to take walks at work during breaks and luch (after a light meal).

Lisa - looks like your posts are still being moderated before showing
If I were an animal - One guess. GRRRRRRRR. (or a Tiger)


Favorite auto you would like to have - regardless of cost?

[righter1]

Favorite auto you would like to have - regardless of cost?

Hummer H1 -- silver or white with leather interior and all the bells and whistles.
I'd have to get a specialty tag that says Get Outta My Way, but I have no clue how to condense that to 7 characters. :rolleyes:

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If you had the opportunity to go on a storm chasing 'vacation', would you do it? (There are outfits in the midwest that will take you out and you can follow storms likely to produce tornadoes!)

[christianbkworm]

If you had the opportunity to go on a storm chasing 'vacation', would you do it? (There are outfits in the midwest that will take you out and you can follow storms likely to produce tornadoes!)


ABSOLUTELY!!! I love storms! (okay except for all this rain we are having right now)

What was your worst subject in school?

Blessings,
Lisa

[melw]

I can't see myself 'paying' to get close to a storm.
I like storms only when i can stay cozy and warm inside. Let the storm blow itself around me. (we don't get too many tornadoes)
Beside my vacation/holidays are too precious to do just that.

What has been your favourite vacation or holiday you have ever taken?

MEL

[righter1]

ABSOLUTELY!!! I love storms! (okay except for all this rain we are having right now)

What was your worst subject in school?

Blessings,
Lisa

Yea! I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one out there! We've got storms rolling through my area right now... I always think about going out spotting every spring (I'm trained, just not hooked into a network.) But, never do. Threaten it occasionally. ;)

Worst subject? Probably algebra. I got a C in it in college--my worst grade the 2 years I was there!

I'm going to let Mel's question stand. :)

[Ransom v. Unman]

What has been your favourite vacation or holiday you have ever taken?


Honeymoon on the Western Coast of Ireland.

/bliss

I could go on at length, but I'm a little tired.

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Worst vacation ever taken?

[Timber Wolf]

never mind

[ProfessorAlan]

Answering lots of questions .......

worst thing I ewver a wore was a mullet .... and for waaaaay too long.

worst subject in school -- I loved math until calculus.

I went to Pirates of the Carribean with a female child related to me via parenthood -- she dressed like a pirate.
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[righter1]

Worst vacation ever taken?

It's a draw between 2 canoe trips... The canoe trip hubby and I did where he wanted to hike through the woods to this cool spring that we thought was a quarter of a mile (and was more like 1.25 miles away!) and we ended up hiking back to camp in near darkness. That scared the heck out of me--and I'm a paranoid person to begin with!

The other canoe trip was last year around our anniversary. When we camped (same place) there was NO ONE ELSE at the campsite--on a popular river with a ranger station--and it was still 'in season'. Paranoid me came out again and I could barely sleep that night because every little sound had me on edge. Every car had to a some serial killer, and every other noise had to be a mountain lion or something ready to prey on the two of us. I almost slept in my pickup instead of the tent! (And I did cry because I was so creeped out for a while.) I don't think hubby will make me do that again.

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Scariest experience you've ever had?

[kluchar70]

Worst vacation ever? Always the negative, Austin. I don't think I have ever had a bad vacation. Then again, I have never ventured to take one with my kids yet.

Any spring projects planned for around the house?

[kluchar70]

Ninja'd! Scariest experience was watching Clive Barker's Hellraiser while on acid. Not a good idea!!!!!!!!!

Question still stands.

[Rachel E.]

It isn't my house, it's my parents, but yes...we are going to finish the Stucco this spring and hopefully get some landscaping done outside..it needs it. Also put more gravel and road-base on the driveway so it's still higher than the surrounding land..ridiculous. We live in the mountains, so road's are perpetually bad...crazy.

What's your scariest movie that you LIKE?

[Cymrugirl]

I'd have to say it's a tie between the black & white versions of Cape Fear and The Manchurian Candidate. Of course, if I was more truthful, I'd tell you that the really old version of House On Haunted Hill - the one where you can see the broomsticks sticking out from beneath the ghosts' bedsheets - scared the living daylights out of me even while I was laughing... oh, oh yeah, and I just remembered an old Vincent Price movie about this lobster thing that grew in peoples spines every time they got scared - until they were 'scared to death.' They actually used a lobster at one point and I could see the shadow of the person's hand moving it around on the floor to the freaky music. It was soooo bad. And I had nightmares for weeks. Ha. ::blushes::

Okay, I'm still going to ask about the worst vacation ever. With my personal track record of seriously lampooned vacations, I'm sure there's got to be someone else out there. ;)

[Rachel E.]

Don't know anything about vacations...I think I might have been on .0 of them...lol. Seriously, we as a family have traveled quite a bit, but they were to conferences and graduations, and such... worst one? mm... It flooded in Houston when we were there, and then did the same thing in Dallas. They told us it was because it was righ in the beginning of Hurricane season and we were like "great!"...it was baaaad.

Question still stands...

[Timber Wolf]

Drat it Rachael, I've been waiting all day for someone to answer this and ask a new one. When I saw you had posted I thought "goodie." Now I still have to wait - I don't take "vacations" either. (My vacation time at work was used up taking off two - three hrs ata time to go see nieces playing volleyball, etc. - I see no reason to wait all year to take 2 (or however many) weeks off.)

[righter1]

I answered the question earlier, and it got reopened, so I'll post another question until someone else can answer this (perhaps Ransom has an answer, if he hasn't disappeared again ;))

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What is the most interesting thread you've read and/or participated in here at CW since you joined?

[Rachel E.]

(hurry TW, I'm SO tempted to answer this one!!! *holding herself back* HURRY!)

[Timber Wolf]

You make me laugh.
You can go ahead and answer. It's just that I had hoped the worst vacation was already answered. :-)

[Tarin]

Hmmm, that one about "what's wrong with Christian fiction" stirred up a lot of good discussion.


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What's one thing you will always be?

[Rachel E.]

Only one thing Tarin? I guess a writer. But there are lots of things I'll always be. But yes, I choose writer as my answer.


What's one thing in your life, that you will never give up?

[Tarin]

"Never" is a bit too absolute. Save for my decision to make Christ my King, my life is not necessarily mine to order. I could say I will never give up writing or chocolate or walks in the sunshine, but those choices may not be in my power to control. So far as they are in my power, however, I'll say... I will never give up stories.


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When was the last time you cried?

[Rachel E.]

On Monday morning, because I had just been hit afresh that my dog is dead and I'll never see her do the funny stuff she did again. It hit me hard and I cried. I'm not a crying person though, so this has been rather interesting... I'm not used to shedding so many tears.

How would you describe your personality?

[tneeley]

Striving. Always trying to to better or accomplish something, but never getting there.

What is your best quality?

[ProfessorAlan]

Best quality? Everything, to be honest.

Humility, too.

But ..... I think I'll le the question stand, so someone else can really answer it.

[Xenia]

My husband says my best quality is loyalty.

Question: Are you ready?

[Ransom v. Unman]

Question: Are you ready?

Probably not, but I'm going ahead into it anyway.

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What are you not ready for? :p

[Tamera]

I am teaching at a national children's conference and will have an exhibit table in a week and 1/2, and I am so not ready.

If you could be known for one thing, what would it be?

[Tarin]

Wisdom. :rolleyes: Yeah, right...


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Tell us about your cell phone.

[jacks girl]

Earthly : Being a published Author
Spiritually : Having faith to touch heaven and help people get their healing the need.


Do you smoke and have you ever tired to quit or did you smoke and did quit?

Jacks I never smoked in my life thank God.

[jacks girl]

Ninjaed LOL.


I don't have a cell phone where i live there is no signal. Hubby has one it's a AT & T and we are on the unity plan and that makes all our calls just like mobile to mobile.

Do you smoke and have you ever tired to quit or did you smoke and did quit?

[Timber Wolf]

Never smoked. When I was (10?) my younger brother, our friend and his younger sister were all being baby-sat by some stupid teenager that thought it would be funny to have us kids take a puff. Was the one and only time - don't rememebr what happened to the teenager (I don't think they she was ever seen again).


What's the hottest and coldest you've ever been?

[PattyU]

I think the worst I ever felt from the heat was several years ago when I worked in an office on the 17th floor. The air conditioning in the building broke, and the windows didn't open up on our level. It was very stuffy and I am sure the temp was higher in the building than out side. It was in the hottest time of the year. I became physically ill from the heat, like running to the bathroom sick.

Hmm I'm not sure what the coldest was. I remember delivering papers in a very harsh winter when I was 13. The temps were in the negative 20's and I had a long route. I don't like to be very cold.

What did you do today? Saturday.

[Timber Wolf]

When to the men's breakfast our church's men's group puts on 2nd Sat of the mnth. Went to my storage unit to dig out more stuff and pack it in my truck to haul to the church's thrift store.
Came home and started laundry.
Vegged in front of an internet vid or two, and got on CW.

It's only 76 degrees here and I'm broiling. Supposed to cool down tomorrow, maybe can get more moving done. That's what inspired me to ask about the weather.

OK, so another weather question. Would you rather have it hot or cold?

[Rachel E.]

That's a toughy TW, but I'd say hot. The cold is good, but right now, I'm so sick of it! When is spring coming?? It's just nuts..so much snow still on the ground here..grr..

Ok. another weather question, did you have a harsh winter? More harsh than usual, or less? mild?

[Timber Wolf]

Harsh is in the eye of the beholder. They don't know what winter is around here. If they see flakes they start panicking. It was quite mild around here. I need to get back to snow country (w/ the proper clothing,etc., of course).

What's your favorite mode of transportation?

[Rachel E.]

Oh why did you ask that question TW?? rats...cannot answer it, being as I've only ever ridden on horses, motorcycles and cars...grief. haven't flown or ridden on a train, or any big city stuff...someone hurry and answer this and ask a better one..one I can answer? lol

[righter1]

Ok. another weather question, did you have a harsh winter? More harsh than usual, or less? mild?

In my opinion, Kansas City had a harsh winter. We had several lengthy stretches under freezing (highs in the teens--very cold for us!) and for a while, it snowed on average every three days. Again, very rare for us.


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What kind of hobbies do you do, other than writing?

[Rachel E.]

YEAH! way to go Righter!

I like to quilt and embroider. I'm also a bit of an artist, I do pen and ink, charcoal, pastel's, and pencil..

Now to continue with TW's question,

What's your favorite mode of transportation?

[ProfessorAlan]

I like driving ... and planes, too. Not big on buses, trains, motorcycles, etc ... I should bike more. Maybe this summer.
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the hobby question

[Timber Wolf]

Oh why did you ask that question TW?? rats...cannot answer it, being as I've only ever ridden on horses, motorcycles and cars...grief. haven't flown or ridden on a train, or any big city stuff...someone hurry and answer this and ask a better one..one I can answer? lol


I'm sorry you didn't like my question. I would have said motorcycles / horses counted.


I like driving ... and planes, too. Not big on buses, trains, motorcycles, etc ... I should bike more. Maybe this summer.
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the hobby question


Besides writing / reading I enjoy photography and target shooting. Unfortunately I have not done much of either lately.


If your church has a service on Sat, do you go to the Sat or Sun servicce?

[ProfessorAlan]

We have a Sat PM, and 2 on Sun AM. Our pastor encourages regular attenders to go on Sat PM, to free up room in the parking lot and sanctuary, and I would prefer to go to Sat PM, but my daughters' friends all go to Sun 11:30, so we are locked in to that one, at least for the time being?
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What was the sermon about today?

[Rachel E.]

Peacemaking. Based out of Matthew 5, my pastor is pulling verses all over the Bible and it's fascinating to watch him put all of this together.

What was the weather like today?

[ProfessorAlan]

rainy and about 45. bleah.
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What's the weather forecast the rest of the week?

[melw]

Fine for today and tomorrow. But it is meant to rain until this time next week. At least that is what it was on last night

Does anyone goes camping and how much do you rough it?

MEL

[righter1]

Does anyone goes camping and how much do you rough it?


See post about 'scary vacations'. As for roughing it, we have a cooler, sometimes with dry ice. Hubby wants to get one of those refrigerated coolers that you can plug into the cigarette lighter in my pickup. We also use an air mattress, which I put sheets on. Does that sound like roughing it? Oh, and we're *usually* not more than an hour from the nearest larger town.


As for topics of the sermon today, our worship pastor (yes, you read that right!) spoke about conflict between parents and children or basically family members, using II Samuel 13 - 18. The series we're in is on conflict. Pretty interesting stuff.


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Does your church have a 'cry room' for parents with screaming kids? And, if so, do people use it?

[Rachel E.]

Umm Prof,
clear and sunny! AWESOME!

Mel,

I love to CAMP!! YEAH! and yes, we rough it and we go as often as possible...I love to camp!

Where do you like to go camping?

[ProfessorAlan]

Our church has a cry room, also for nursing mothers. They can still see and hear the service.
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Camping question, still.

[righter1]

Camping question, still.

My hubby and I typically go camping in the Ozarks of Missouri... Sometimes, we'll go to a state lake in Kansas, but that's rare. We much prefer Missouri. Usually, we're camping along the Current River in the southern part of the state where hubby likes to canoe and fish. I just bring about 3 books with me (depending on the duration of the trip) and my camera so I can read and shoot between bouts of paddling (so he can keep fishing.)

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How many different types of climates have you visited (i.e., tundra, plains, mountains, desert, beach, etc.)?

[Cymrugirl]

Um all those you mentioned. - tundra excepted. I don't know that I could count them!

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Describe your favorite room in your house.

[righter1]

Sheesh, it's slowing down!!!!


Describe your favorite room in your house.

Despite the 'in progress' look to it right now (and 2 other rooms in my house!) probably my family room is my favorite right now. It's long and fairly narrow (about 25 feet long by maybe 13 or 14 feet wide.) The north end has a sliding glass door to our patio, and there's a little, tiny bathroom on that wall (toilet and sink only--planning on turning the sink into more of a wash bay for hubby). Next to the sliding door on the West wall is the door to our garage and our security system pad. On the opposite end is a brick fireplace and our TV (opposite corners on the south side). There's a small window between them that looks out at my garden and the front entry. The walls are a soft orange that surprisingly looks great with the brick. An air duct runs down the ceiling about 2/3 of the way down the room on the north half of the room. Both sides of the wall surrounding the duct are a plum color.

Now, once we get new furniture, it'll be great.

Oh, and the main reason I like the room is the blank walls--eventually, I hope they will be a gallery of photographs I've taken. I've got three up on the wall now, and have a handful that I'd like to print and frame now... Hmm, something to do while hubby's gone. :p

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What is your favorite line or series of lines from any movie? (Give context if necessary.)

[Tamera]

Lauren Becall: "If you need me, just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you. You just pucker your lips and blow."

Humphrey Bogart whistles.

This scene for "To Have and Have Not" always makes me smile. I also love some of the lines from "Casablanca".

Do you currently have anything submitted to an agent?

[ProfessorAlan]

"Do you need someone, or do you need me?" -- John Cuasck, "Say Anything"
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Agent question again (no for me, but I can't think of a better Q)

[Timber Wolf]

Well, I was hoping someone else would get around to answering this: No, nothing submitted to an agent. But I have writen more in the last 6 mnths than I have in any time previous to that.

What's your favorite Science-fiction TV series?

[Cymrugirl]

It's already been canceled, but Firefly. :D

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Do you play on any sports teams? If so, what sport?

[Timber Wolf]

Firefly was great - saw it on DVDs, then found out it was only around for one season -"bummer dude."

Used to play volleyball in college for PE credit. Then later whne went back to college played on an intramural college team, then with one of the other players organized a class - which meant finding the facilities and an instructor, it filled up quite rapidly so I was quite pleased. Then a bunch of us that played together on the intramural team formed a team for city league. The guy that taught the class already had a group he played w/ on city league, but get this - he ended up being our team's coach anyway. When my nieces were playing and found out I had played, they began to bug me to get me to help them practice, Ahhh great memories.

If you had the chance to sell all that you had and go off and do "something" what would that something be? You may keep a vehicle, clothes, bedding, food, etc. I'm talking about getting rid of material goods.

[jacks girl]

I would buy a RV and hit the road. Moving and going some where new every day. Right now my OCD that I'm claiming in the name of the Lord is gone, would keep me from doing this. But it's something i hope to do again some day. Why cause it's just plain fun.

Jacks

Is anyone in your house or your family hard to wake up?

[righter1]

Is anyone in your house or your family hard to wake up?

Umm, yeah. Both me and hubby. :) It's pretty bad in the mornings; neither of us want to get up.


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What is the next series of errands you have to run?

[Ransom v. Unman]

What is the next series of errands you have to run?
I need to buy COFFEE!!! (http://WWW.PORTORICO.COM)
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Are there any foodstuffs you obsess over?

[righter1]

I need to buy COFFEE!!! (http://WWW.PORTORICO.COM)
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Are there any foodstuffs you obsess over?

Pizza... I'm a pizza snob. I think there's one place here in town that has the BEST pizza, and if we're going out for pizza, I prefer to go there rather than anywhere else.

I'm also a water snob. I have a UV/Carbon filter at home, but if I'm on the road, there are 3 brands of water I will willingly drink: Evian, Fiji, and Arrowhead (when I can find it.)


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Do you support the published authors here at CW by either buying and/or reading their books?

[Timber Wolf]

ummmmm, I'm getting rid of all my books (well most - it may end up being all, except a handful), so maybe I'm not the right person to answer this. I usually buy my books used at the library, and I usually buy from specific autors I've read before. I guess I'll have to say "no." (Maybe we need a list somewhere - or is there one I am unaware of? I know some of the published blokes (and sheilas) running around around here, but probably not all. And the Writer Showcase may not give a full and complete list as I am ref to.)

favorite toy when you were growing up? (or board game if you didn't have toys - which we didn't we were more into games)

[righter1]

favorite toy when you were growing up? (or board game if you didn't have toys - which we didn't we were more into games)

I had a stuffed dog whose name is/was Ralph. I still have him. He's brown and has these sad eyes. I think my Dad named him (but maybe I did). He's named after Ralph the dog in Muppets. :) He was probably my favorite, definitely most enduring. Sometimes, when hubby's gone, I get him out and have him in bed with me to keep me company. He doesn't complain if I roll over on him like the cats do. :)


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I like this question, so I think I'll perpetuate it. Favorite toy/game growing up?

[Cymrugirl]

My dollhouse :)

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What was your favorite breakfast cereal growing up?

[Ransom v. Unman]

What was your favorite breakfast cereal growing up?
I don't know... there were so many that I liked!

Hmm. I'll have to say Count Chocula. Vampires and chocolate will win every time.

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What's the most expensive thing you bought for a loved one?

[Cymrugirl]

Besides a wedding ring - an air compresser



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Have you ever been chased by a wild animal?

[righter1]

What's the most expensive thing you bought for a loved one?

I think it was my husband's wedding band... but I'm hoping to get him a suit and/or a new gas BBQ grill for his birthday next month. If I get