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Good morning everyone and welcome to today’s QOTD. Let's get straight into it.
Today’s Question:
How long have you lived in your present home?
What do you like best about your home?
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning?
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow?
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child?
Today in History:
1677 Massachusetts gains title to Maine for $6,000
1852 Uncle Sam cartoon figure made its debut in the New York Lantern weekly
1868 Senate begins President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial
1843 Baseball approves official ball (with cork and balata)
1979 European Monetary System is established, ECU created
1989 27th shuttle, Discovery 8, launched, first woman to do the countdown
1991 Exxon pays $1-billion dollars in fines and cleanup of Valdez oil spill
Today’s Word: Astringent / uh-STRIN-juhnt \ , adjective;
1. Sharply incisive; pungent.
2. Medicine/Medical. Contracting; constrictive; styptic.
3. Harshly biting; caustic: his astringent criticism.
4. Stern or severe; austere.
noun:
1. Medicine/Medical. A substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood.
2. A cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.
Today Is:
Donald Duck Day
Earmuffs Day
Good Samaritan Involvement Day
National Agriculture Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
K-9 Veterans’ Day
How long have you lived in your present home?
Almost 26 years. What do you like best about your home?
Privacy, scenery.
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? Veggie Lasagna
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow?
Haven't for years. Family & friends have gardens and keep me supplied with more than I can use.
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? I don't think I had a favorite. My dad liked cartoons more than I did. I just liked listening to him laugh.
[quote=Kobber;23383038]Good morning everyone and welcome to today’s QOTD. Let's get straight into it.
Today’s Question:
How long have you lived in your present home? 14 years
What do you like best about your home? It's roomy and quiet.
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? My eggplant parm or lasagna.
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? No
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? There were a few...Mighty Mouse was one. "Here I come to save the day!"
Today in History:
1677 Massachusetts gains title to Maine for $6,000
1852 Uncle Sam cartoon figure made its debut in the New York Lantern weekly
1868 Senate begins President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial
1843 Baseball approves official ball (with cork and balata)
1979 European Monetary System is established, ECU created
1989 27th shuttle, Discovery 8, launched, first woman to do the countdown
1991 Exxon pays $1-billion dollars in fines and cleanup of Valdez oil spill
Today’s Word: Astringent / uh-STRIN-juhnt \ , adjective;
1. Sharply incisive; pungent.
2. Medicine/Medical. Contracting; constrictive; styptic.
3. Harshly biting; caustic: his astringent criticism.
4. Stern or severe; austere.
noun:
1. Medicine/Medical. A substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood.
2. A cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.
Today Is:
Donald Duck Day
Earmuffs Day
Good Samaritan Involvement Day
National Agriculture Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
K-9 Veterans’ Day
How long have you lived in your present home? Just over 10 yrs
What do you like best about your home? 3 car insulated, heated and air conditioned garage.
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? My kids tell me I'm a good cook. I have a recipe for pork chops that I think could win a contest. Now I'm hungry
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? NO
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? Was and still is Bullwinkle J Moose.
1677 Massachusetts gains title to Maine for $6,000
1852 Uncle Sam cartoon figure made its debut in the New York Lantern weekly
1868 Senate begins President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial
1843 Baseball approves official ball (with cork and balata)
1979 European Monetary System is established, ECU created
1989 27th shuttle, Discovery 8, launched, first woman to do the countdown
1991 Exxon pays $1-billion dollars in fines and cleanup of Valdez oil spill
Today’s Word: Astringent / uh-STRIN-juhnt \ , adjective;
1. Sharply incisive; pungent.
2. Medicine/Medical. Contracting; constrictive; styptic.
3. Harshly biting; caustic: his astringent criticism.
4. Stern or severe; austere.
noun:
1. Medicine/Medical. A substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood.
2. A cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.
Today Is:
Donald Duck Day
Earmuffs Day
Good Samaritan Involvement Day
National Agriculture Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
K-9 Veterans’ Day[/quote]
Good morning all! Got a busy busy day ahead so let's do the fun stuff 1st!
Today’s Question:
How long have you lived in your present home? 18 years
What do you like best about your home? It's almost paid for
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? Chili or Potato Salad.
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? Mold
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? Woody Woodpecker rocked!!
How long have you lived in your present home? Almost 8 years.
What do you like best about your home? I like a lot of things about it, but I'll pick ease of viewing of the bird feeders!
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? My Thai stir-fry.
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? Hubby is in charge of the garden (should have asked him what he wanted Greta to do yesterday!) and he changes it every year. This year he's planning peas, eggplant, turnips, tomatoes, potatoes, bell and hot peppers, and strawberries.
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? I liked a lot of them, but I'll pick Bullwinkle. I love moose!
Today in History:
1677 Massachusetts gains title to Maine for $6,000
1852 Uncle Sam cartoon figure made its debut in the New York Lantern weekly
1868 Senate begins President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial
1843 Baseball approves official ball (with cork and balata)
1979 European Monetary System is established, ECU created
1989 27th shuttle, Discovery 8, launched, first woman to do the countdown
1991 Exxon pays $1-billion dollars in fines and cleanup of Valdez oil spill
Today’s Word: Astringent / uh-STRIN-juhnt \ , adjective;
1. Sharply incisive; pungent.
2. Medicine/Medical. Contracting; constrictive; styptic.
3. Harshly biting; caustic: his astringent criticism.
4. Stern or severe; austere.
noun:
1. Medicine/Medical. A substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood.
2. A cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.
Today Is:
Donald Duck Day
Earmuffs Day I wouldn't go through a winter without them!
Good Samaritan Involvement Day
National Agriculture Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
K-9 Veterans’ Day
I am willing to take Wednesday's QotD if no one else is able. Thanx for the Qs Kobber! Have a great day everyone!
How long have you lived in your present home? 14 yrs
What do you like best about your home? my mural in the upstairs hallway
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? spaghetti sauce
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? Something or other ate every fruit or veg I've ever tried to grow in this yard, so last year I stuck to herbs and scallions in pots on the deck.
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? Mighty Mouse!
Today’s Question: How long have you lived in your present home?
a few years What do you like best about your home? The den.
Extra Credit Question: Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning?
Enchilada casserole
Bonus Question: Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow?
Nope.
Just for Fun: Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child?
I say, I say, Foghorn Leghorn.
How long have you lived in your present home? 3 years
What do you like best about your home? It has lots of closet space!
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? risotto
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? We can't grow anything where we currently live... But in our previous home we had tomatoes, parsley, apricots, grapes, figs, cherries, raspberries...
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? Not sure. Maybe Scooobidoo.
Today Is:
Donald Duck Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
How long have you lived in your present home? 10+ years
What do you like best about your home? It's out in the country surrounded by trees.
Extra Credit Question:
Like it or not, you have been entered into a cooking competition. What dish can you cook that might stand a decent chance of winning? Scrambled eggs with cheese and salsa. Nothing fancy. Just man food.
Bonus Question:
Do you grow any fruit, veggies or herbs at home? If yes, what do you grow? We used to grow maters and squash. But recently, it was just too much, so we don't anymore. We have two apple trees, a plum tree, and two pear trees.
Just for Fun:
Who was your favourite cartoon character when you were a child? BUGS BUNNY!!!!!!!
Today Is:
Donald Duck Day
Earmuffs Day
Good Samaritan Involvement Day
National Agriculture Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
K-9 Veterans’ Day
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Now I'm hungry
The den.
