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Old 07-31-2015, 10:00 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Happy August


Today’s Questions:
Name three classes you would love to take.
Deep sea diving
Sketching
American sign language


Name three places you would like to go.
Las Vegas
Seattle
Vancouver, B.C.

Name three things you don’t ever want to do.
Skydiving
Surfing
Flying a plane

Name three jobs you would hate.
Teaching high school
Diving for pearls
Cruise director


Name three jobs you would love.
Egyptologist
After dinner speaker
Photographer






Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet?
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies?
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument?
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort?
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy?
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two?
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera?
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy?
Would you rather hang glide or go in a ht air balloon?
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep?
Would you rather see relatives or friends?





Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC?
Late 80s.

What brand was it? Dell

When was the first time you went on the Internet?
Looking up my goddaughter's homework assignments.

What were some of the sites you first visited?
I don't recall.



Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot Riviera
Things on a bus Rings (to hold on)
Things in a refrigerator Rice krispy bars
Things you buy for kids Rulers
Things that can kill you Rabies
Words associated with winter Raw
Things to do on a date Reset pins in a bowling alley
Things you store items in Rubbermaid containers
Things you do every day Refill coffee cup
Things you get in the mail Reminders
Things you save up to buy Real estate
Things you sit in/on Recliner



Riddle Of The Day:
The longer I stand, the more I will run

I'm ready to start the moment I'm done.

I'm never early, I've never been late

When I am on time, I make people wait.





Today’s Word:
Attenuate v. 1. To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken: “The layoffs attenuated the company’s sales forecast.”





Quote Of The Day:
“A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain.”
Robert Frost******




Today Is:
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Mustard Day
Girlfriend's Day
India Pale Ale Beer Day

Lughnasa 

Mead Day

National Minority Donor
Awareness Day
Respect For Parents

Rounds Resounding Day

Sandcastle Day

Spider-Man Day

US Air Force Day
World Lung Cancer Day

World Wide Web Day

World Scout
Scarf Day





Enjoy your weekend

Thanks you, Lisa. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Old 07-31-2015, 10:47 PM
 
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Name three classes you would love to take.

Oh yay! I've been thinking lately how much I really need to talke a soil science class. And comparative religions. And an introductory Physics class.

Name three places you would like to go. New Zealand, Australia, Patagonia.

Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Dive from a high diving board into a pool. Be trapped in a room full of babies for a day. Go inside a slaughterhouse.

Name three jobs you would hate. Pre-school teacher/day care provider. Customer service. Meat packing plant worker.

Name three jobs you would love. Park Ranger. Successful novelist. And I want Terry Gross's interviewer job on NPR.

Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet? Small dogs are icky.
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies? Less sticky.
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument?
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort? ROAD TRIPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy? Did you know a Marsh Mallow is a real plant?
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo? I love animals, so zoos depress me.
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two?
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera?
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy? Golf is boring, but why be the one who carries the stuff?
Would you rather hang glide or go in a hot air balloon?
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep?
Would you rather see relatives or friends? Depends on who and where and when and why.

Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? At work: 1985. At home: 1996.

What brand was it? ???

When was the first time you went on the Internet? 1996.

What were some of the sites you first visited? Mapquest.

Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot Rio de Janeiro
Things on a bus Reeking people.
Things in a refrigerator Raspberries.
Things you buy for kids Rope, jumping
Things that can kill you Rattlesnake
Words associated with winter Red and dripping nose
Things to do on a date React well to their jokes
Things you store items in Rubbermaid tubs
Things you do every day Read
Things you get in the mail Republican junkmail
Things you save up to buy Real Estate
Things you sit in/on Round tuffet

Riddle Of The Day:
The longer I stand, the more I will run

I'm ready to start the moment I'm done.

I'm never early, I've never been late

When I am on time, I make people wait.
I think I actually know the answer this time but don't know how to do the spoiler thingie, so I'll sign out now.

Thanks for questions, and have a fun weekend, everyone.
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Old 07-31-2015, 10:58 PM
 
Location: Scott County, Tennessee/by way of Detroit
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Name three classes you would love to take. Forensic Science...Spanish...Sewing

Name three places you would like to go. JAPAN.....ALASKA....PORTUGAL

Name three things you don’t ever want to do. BE BURIED....HAVE AN AUTOPSY....HAVE EXTENSIVE DENTAL WORK

Name three jobs you would hate. DAYCARE WORKER...SANDWICH MAKER AT SUBWAY....BUS DRIVER

Name three jobs you would love. VET TECH.....COMPANION TO OLD PEOPLE...PET SITTER





Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet?BIG
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies?CANDY
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument? LANGUAGR
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort? rRESORT
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy? COTTON CANDY
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?ZOO
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two? FAMIKY MEAL
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera? CELL
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy? CADDY
Would you rather hang glide or go in a ht air balloon? NEITHER
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep? TALK
Would you rather see relatives or friends? RELATIVES





Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? 1996?

What brand was it? DELL

When was the first time you went on the Internet? THAT DAY

What were some of the sites you first visited? YAHOO



Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot ROATAN
Things on a bus ROWS
Things in a refrigerator RADISHES
Things you buy for kids RULERS
Things that can kill you RAT POISON
Words associated with winter REINDEER
Things to do on a date ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES
Things you store items in ROLEDEX
Things you do every day RANT
Things you get in the mail RECEIPT
Things you save up to buy RAILROAD TICKET
Things you sit in/on RV
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Old 07-31-2015, 11:11 PM
 
Location: Dallas TX & AL Gulf Coast
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Happy August


Today’s Questions:

Name three classes you would love to take.
Name three places you would like to go.
Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Never say never!

Name three jobs you would hate.
Name three jobs you would love.



Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet? Neither, have had many, but don't want anymore
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies? Both, buttered popcorn & chocolate-covered almonds
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument? Neither
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort? Both - road trip to a resort would work!
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy?
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two? Both, at different times, of course!
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera? Neither
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy?
Would you rather hang glide or go in a hot air balloon?
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep? Neither
Would you rather see relatives or friends? Both, at different times, of course!


Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? Had the 1st one that was bought for our offices 80's?
What brand was it? Toshiba Portable & Wang PC
When was the first time you went on the Internet? When it became available 90's?
What were some of the sites you first visited? AOL


Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot - Richardson, TX I have no idea!
Things on a bus - Rivets
Things in a refrigerator - Radishes
Things you buy for kids - Rag Doll
Things that can kill you - Radiation
Words associated with winter - Rosy cheeks
Things to do on a date - Romance
Things you store items in - Refrigerator
Things you do every day - Recall
Things you get in the mail - Rebate
Things you save up to buy - Rolls Royce
Things you sit in/on - Rear-end


Riddle Of The Day:
The longer I stand, the more I will run

I'm ready to start the moment I'm done.

I'm never early, I've never been late

When I am on time, I make people wait.
Spoiler
Hourglass

Today’s Word:
Attenuate v. 1. To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken: “The layoffs attenuated the company’s sales forecast.”


Quote Of The Day:
“A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain.”
Robert Frost******


Today Is:
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Mustard Day
Sandcastle Day

Spider-Man Day

US Air Force Day
World Lung Cancer Day

World Wide Web Day

Enjoy your weekend
Thanks Lisa for your Saturday's fun QotD!

Happy Saturday, Happy August All, Enjoy!


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Old 07-31-2015, 11:22 PM
 
Location: San Francisco
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Today’s Questions:

Name three classes you would love to take.
drawing, tap dancing, piano
Name three places you would like to go.
England, Italy, Spain
Name three things you don’t ever want to do.
Go broke, go to jail, go skydiving
Name three jobs you would hate.
Waitress, teacher, nurse
Name three jobs you would love.
Research assistant, librarian, copy editor




Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet?
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies?
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument?
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort?
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy?
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two?
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera?
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy?
Would you rather hang glide or go in a hot air balloon? Neither!
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep?
Would you rather see relatives or friends?





Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? Early 1990a

What brand was it? NEC

When was the first time you went on the Internet? Early 1990s

What were some of the sites you first visited? AOL, the local library's website, early search engines like Alta Vista



Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot Riviera
Things on a bus Riders
Things in a refrigerator Radishes
Things you buy for kids Rompers
Things that can kill you Reptiles
Words associated with winter Reindeer
Things to do on a date Rock concert
Things you store items in Receptacle
Things you do every day Read
Things you get in the mail Recall notices
Things you save up to buy Records (when I was a teenager)
Things you sit in/on Recliners



Riddle Of The Day:
The longer I stand, the more I will run

I'm ready to start the moment I'm done.

I'm never early, I've never been late

When I am on time, I make people wait.

I have no idea.

Thanks, ylisa!
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Old 07-31-2015, 11:54 PM
 
Location: Delaware Native
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younglisa7;40646099]Happy August
Hi, younglisa7!
Today’s Questions:
Name three classes you would love to take.
None. In my profession, I must take 28 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Seems like I'm always in class, and I'm tired of classes.
Name three places you would like to go. I'm a home-body. Nowhere overseas, that's for sure. Maybe back to Tennessee for a visit.
Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Retire (because I'm self-employed and lovin' it), Get a pet (been there done that), Trade my car (I love my little Nissan Altima coup)
Name three jobs you would hate. Working in a daycare center, secretary, bus driver
Name three jobs you would love. I found the best job in the world in 1987; nothing else interests me.

Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet? No more pets for me
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies? Neither
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument? Neither
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort? Road trip
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy? Neither
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo? Neither
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two? Quiet meal for two
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera? Camera, I take hundreds of photos each week
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy? Neither
Would you rather hang glide or go in a ht air balloon? Neither
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep? Neither
Would you rather see relatives or friends? Both, I love having everybody over to our house, love to cook and serve company

Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? 1993 when I started my own business
What brand was it? IBM
When was the first time you went on the Internet? I think 1994
What were some of the sites you first visited? Real estate sites

Enjoy your weekend
Thank you, I will! I'm cooking and it's almost 2 a.m. where I am. Company is coming for breakfast at 8 a.m.

Everyone, have a great weekend!
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Old 08-01-2015, 12:51 AM
 
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Happy August


Today’s Questions:

Name three classes you would love to take. Now that I am older, I think I would enjoy a good American History class, a World History class and an Art History class.

Name three places you would like to go. Finland, Alaska, Zion National Park.

Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Skydive, canoe, hike the Appalachian Trail.

Name three jobs you would hate. Flight Attendant, Medical Doctor, Accountant

Name three jobs you would love. Child Psychologist, Archeologist, Detective





Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet?
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies?
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument?
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort?
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy? Neither too much sugar
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two?
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera?
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy?
Would you rather hang glide or go in a ht air balloon?
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep?
Would you rather see relatives or friends?





Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? Hmmm, around 1997ish?

What brand was it? Have no idea

When was the first time you went on the Internet? 1998ish

What were some of the sites you first visited?


Today Is:
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Mustard Day
Girlfriend's Day
India Pale Ale Beer Day

Lughnasa 

Mead Day

National Minority Donor
Awareness Day
Respect For Parents

Rounds Resounding Day

Sandcastle Day

Spider-Man Day

US Air Force Day
World Lung Cancer Day

World Wide Web Day

World Scout
Scarf Day


Enjoy your weekend

Have a happy Saturday!
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Old 08-01-2015, 01:03 AM
 
Location: Southern California
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Today’s Questions:
Name three classes you would love to take. Spanish, Geography and Photography.

Name three places you would like to go. Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Get stranded in the middle of nowhere, get caught in a big earthquake inside a high-rise building and go sky-diving.

Name three jobs you would hate. Trash collector, janitor and customer service rep in a call center.

Name three jobs you would love. A "secret shopper," website designer and social media evaluator.


Extra Credit Questions:
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet? Small.
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies? Popcorn.
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument? New language.
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort? Resort.
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy? Marshmallows. I can also put them in my hot cocoa.
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo? Zoo.
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two? Big family meal since I don't see my family that often.
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera? Camera.
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy? Neither.
Would you rather hang glide or go in a hot air balloon? Neither.
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep? Talk in my sleep. At least my chances of getting hurt are less.
Would you rather see relatives or friends? Relatives.


Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? December of 1998.

What brand was it? Hewlett-Packard (refurbished office computer).

When was the first time you went on the Internet? January of 1999.

What were some of the sites you first visited? I can't remember but I think MSN and Yahoo.

Enjoy the weekend. Happy Saturday!

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Old 08-01-2015, 01:19 AM
 
Location: SW France
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Good morning Lisa and all.

Today’s Questions:
Name three classes you would love to take. History of art, French, European history.

Name three places you would like to go. SW France (off there later in the year), the Rockies, The Hermitage museum, St Petersburg, Russia.

Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Get stuck in an elevator, be in a crowd, give up chocolate.

Name three jobs you would hate. Dealing with large numbers of people, dealing with ignorant or rude people, working in a less than desirable city.

Name three jobs you would love. What I do, what I do at twice the rate I'm paid, what I do at ten times the rate I'm paid.

Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet?
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies? Neither.
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument? Improve my French
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort?
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy? Neither
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two?
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera?
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy? Neither
Would you rather hang glide or go in a hot air balloon?
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep? Done both in the past
Would you rather see relatives or friends?





Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? For work around 1990?

What brand was it? HP?

When was the first time you went on the Internet?

What were some of the sites you first visited?

Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot Rome
Things on a bus Rowdy kids
Things in a refrigerator Raspberries
Things you buy for kids Rubik Cube
Things that can kill you Ricin
Words associated with winter Really cold
Things to do on a date Read the menu
Things you store items in Refrigerator
Things you do every day Relax
Things you get in the mail Rubbish
Things you save up to buy Rolls Royce
Things you sit in/on Rug



Riddle Of The Day:
The longer I stand, the more I will run

I'm ready to start the moment I'm done.

I'm never early, I've never been late

When I am on time, I make people wait.

I got the gist of it but didn't get the answer.


Today’s Word:
Attenuate v. 1. To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken: “The layoffs attenuated the company’s sales forecast.”

Quote Of The Day:
“A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain.”
Robert Frost******

Today Is:
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Mustard Day
Girlfriend's Day
India Pale Ale Beer Day

Lughnasa 

Mead Day

National Minority Donor
Awareness Day
Respect For Parents

Rounds Resounding Day

Sandcastle Day

Spider-Man Day

US Air Force Day
World Lung Cancer Day

World Wide Web Day

World Scout
Scarf Day

Enjoy your weekend

Thanks Lisa
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Old 08-01-2015, 04:04 AM
 
Location: Where the sun likes to shine!!
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Today’s Questions:[/b]
Name three classes you would love to take. Ceramics, Glass Fusing, Scuba Diving(certification)

Name three places you would like to go. Australia, Alaska, Nova Scotia

Name three things you don’t ever want to do. Be in a video game contest, go to a formal ball, be famous

Name three jobs you would hate. factory worker, politician, coal miner

Name three jobs you would love. chef, personal trainer, real estate/construction





Extra Credit Questions
Would you rather have a big or a small dog as a pet?
Would you rather eat popcorn or candy at the movies?
Would you rather learn a new language or learn a new instrument?
Would you rather go on a road trip or go to a resort?
Would you rather eat marshmallows or cotton candy?
Would you rather go to an amusement park or a zoo?
Would you rather a big family meal or a quiet meal for two?
Would you rather take pictures with a cell phone or a camera?
Would you rather be the golfer or the caddy?
Would you rather hang glide or go in a ht air balloon?
Would you rather sleepwalk or talk in your sleep?
Would you rather see relatives or friends?





Bonus Questions:
Ooh its Worldwide Web day.
When did you get your first PC? Early 90's.

What brand was it? I don't know but I was pretty clueless about the thing.

When was the first time you went on the Internet? Late 90's.

What were some of the sites you first visited? Some greyhound dog sites, Fidelity, and some recipe sites.



Just For Fun:

It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter “R ” give one answer to each of these categories.
Honeymoon spot Rio
Things on a bus radio
Things in a refrigerator radishes
Things you buy for kids roller blades
Things that can kill you razor
Words associated with winter drawing a blank here
Things to do on a date roller skate
Things you store items in refrigerator
Things you do every day rest
Things you get in the mail requests for donations
Things you save up to buy retirement
Things you sit in/on recliner
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