Today's Questions: Thursday, 01 Sept 2016 ~ Return of September (license, house, phone)
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I for one am glad to say good bye to summer for another year, though it hasn't been all bad.
Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer?
What will you miss about summer?
What are you looking forward to during autumn?
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach:
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach?
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark?
If so, what did you like most?
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool?
How were you taught to swim or were you?
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in?
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer?
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples
-Eggs
-Potatoes
Today in History: 1715 King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, the longest of any major European monarch
1897 Tremont Street Subway opened in Boston, 1st underground rapid transit system in North America
1902 "A Trip to the Moon," considered one of the first science fiction films, released in France
1905 Alberta and Saskatchewan join the Canadian confederation
1920 The Fountain of Time opened in tribute to the 100 years of peace between the US and UK following the Treaty of Ghent
1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway 1st published
Today's Quote: "A small town is nothing but eyes and gaping maw; it pecks at its own like a flock of vicious birds."
~Sonya Hartnett, Australian author
Today’s Word: maw [maw] noun
1.the mouth, throat, or gullet of an animal, especially a carnivorous mammal, ex. a whale's mouth
2.the symbolic or theoretical center of a voracious hunger or appetite of any kind
Today Includes: Cherry Popover Day
Gyro Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Save Japan's Dolphins Day
This Week Includes: Enthusiasm Week
Nutrition Week
Payroll Week
September Includes: Save A Tiger Month
Save The Koala Month
Fall Hat Month
Fruit and Veggies Month
Ice Cream Shake Month
Today's Stately Picture: Maine. Hopewell Beach, rocky islands left high and dry at low tide. Looks fun to explore.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mark Ittleman
I for one am glad to say good bye to summer for another year, though it hasn't been all bad. Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
Rain is helping tremendously.
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer?
The intense Texas heat!
What will you miss about summer?
Growing stuff.
What are you looking forward to during autumn? Preparing for winter.
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach:
Their kids!
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach?
On a Lanyard around their neck!
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark?
If so, what did you like most?
Watching the kids.
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool?
How were you taught to swim or were you? Self taught.
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in?
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer?
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples
With peanut butter
-Eggs
With Bacon, Sausage and hash browns.
-Potatoes
Butter, salt and pepper. Steak!
Today in History: 1715 King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, the longest of any major European monarch
1897 Tremont Street Subway opened in Boston, 1st underground rapid transit system in North America
1902 "A Trip to the Moon," considered one of the first science fiction films, released in France
1905 Alberta and Saskatchewan join the Canadian confederation
1920 The Fountain of Time opened in tribute to the 100 years of peace between the US and UK following the Treaty of Ghent
1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway 1st published
Today's Quote: "A small town is nothing but eyes and gaping maw; it pecks at its own like a flock of vicious birds."
~Sonya Hartnett, Australian author Today’s Word: maw [maw] noun
1.the mouth, throat, or gullet of an animal, especially a carnivorous mammal, ex. a whale's mouth
2.the symbolic or theoretical center of a voracious hunger or appetite of any kind
Today Includes: Cherry Popover Day
Gyro Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Save Japan's Dolphins Day
This Week Includes: Enthusiasm Week
Nutrition Week
Payroll Week
September Includes: Save A Tiger Month
Save The Koala Month
Fall Hat Month
Fruit and Veggies Month
Ice Cream Shake Month
Today's Stately Picture: Maine. Hopewell Beach, rocky islands left high and dry at low tide. Looks fun to explore.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mark Ittleman
Happy Thursday! Thanks BJH! Nice job!
Today's Questions:
Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer? The heat and humidity.
What will you miss about summer? The limited ability to work outdoor.
What are you looking forward to during autumn? Standing by the fire.
Shore Things:
Name something(s) people take to the beach: Towels, beach balls and umbrellas.
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach? In the car.
Sink or swim:
Have you been to a waterpark? If you mean an amusement park that is primarily water rides, no. If you mean places like Sea-Arama and Sea World, yes.
If so, what did you like most? The Killer whales.
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool? Many, many times.
How were you taught to swim or were you? Yes, I took swimming lessons as a child.
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin':
Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? I've only traded in one car in over 50 years of driving.
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? Most of them have come from individuals.
Foodie Questions:
Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
I for one am glad to say good bye to summer for another year, though it hasn't been all bad.
Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer?
Hot 90+ sweltering humid heat of August.
What will you miss about summer?
Will still enjoy going to the beach, just in cooler weather, but will miss perfecting shorts, t-shirt & flip-flop wearing as I truly hate being bundled up in lots of clothes & shoes/boots/sock wearing.
What are you looking forward to during autumn?
Cooler, less humid temps & the end of lawn mowing that cannot come soon enough.
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach:
Too much of everything, i.e., beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, drinks, food, beach blankets/towels, lotions, sprays, hats, more clothes, floats, buggy boards, tents, radios, ipods, phones, books, house, kitchen sink, etc.
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach?
In a secret secure zip pocket on them or w/one of their companions that are not getting into the water.
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark? Many times w/the kiddos & grand-kiddos
If so, what did you like most?
Favorite - the wave pool. Least Favorite - those tall half-open tubes that curve around then drop you into a small pool... always felt like I was going to fly out of one of those.
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool?
Several freshwater spring pools & lakes.
How were you taught to swim or were you?
Taught
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? Once, easy enough!
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? Twice, worked out well both times.
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples - Sliced, baked w/cinnamon & butter, in chicken salad and in a pie.
-Eggs - Scrambled or boiled or in an omelet, in egg salad and potato salad.
-Potatoes - Loaded baked or oven fries or potato salad or potatoes au gratin or chips.
Today in History: 1715 King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, the longest of any major European monarch
1897 Tremont Street Subway opened in Boston, 1st underground rapid transit system in North America
1902 "A Trip to the Moon," considered one of the first science fiction films, released in France
1905 Alberta and Saskatchewan join the Canadian confederation
1920 The Fountain of Time opened in tribute to the 100 years of peace between the US and UK following the Treaty of Ghent
1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway 1st published
Today's Quote: "A small town is nothing but eyes and gaping maw; it pecks at its own like a flock of vicious birds."
~Sonya Hartnett, Australian author
Today’s Word: maw [maw] noun
1.the mouth, throat, or gullet of an animal, especially a carnivorous mammal, ex. a whale's mouth
2.the symbolic or theoretical center of a voracious hunger or appetite of any kind Interesting, I always thought maw was a mother, like in Maw & Paw!
Today Includes: Cherry Popover Day
Gyro Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Save Japan's Dolphins Day & perhaps our own first!
This Week Includes: Enthusiasm Week
Nutrition Week
Payroll Week
September Includes: Save A Tiger Month
Save The Koala Month
Fall Hat Month
Fruit and Veggies Month
Ice Cream Shake Month
Today's Stately Picture: Maine. Hopewell Beach, rocky islands left high and dry at low tide. Looks fun to explore.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mark Ittleman
I for one am glad to say good bye to summer for another year, though it hasn't been all bad.
Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer? heat
What will you miss about summer? nothing
What are you looking forward to during autumn? cooler weather for a start
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach: towels, umbrella, cold drinks
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach? in a plastic container buried under the sand and covered over with the blanket.
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark? no
If so, what did you like most?
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool? use to go to the river nearby.
How were you taught to swim or were you? yes, there was a YMCA summer swim lessens one year
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? yes, years ago
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? yes years ago when in the service
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples juice, pie and bakery goods.
-Eggs fried for breakfast
-Potatoes baked mashed and fried
Today in History: 1715 King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, the longest of any major European monarch
1897 Tremont Street Subway opened in Boston, 1st underground rapid transit system in North America
1902 "A Trip to the Moon," considered one of the first science fiction films, released in France
1905 Alberta and Saskatchewan join the Canadian confederation
1920 The Fountain of Time opened in tribute to the 100 years of peace between the US and UK following the Treaty of Ghent
1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway 1st published
Today's Quote: "A small town is nothing but eyes and gaping maw; it pecks at its own like a flock of vicious birds."
~Sonya Hartnett, Australian author
Today’s Word: maw [maw] noun
1.the mouth, throat, or gullet of an animal, especially a carnivorous mammal, ex. a whale's mouth
2.the symbolic or theoretical center of a voracious hunger or appetite of any kind
Today Includes: Cherry Popover Day
Gyro Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Save Japan's Dolphins Day
This Week Includes: Enthusiasm Week
Nutrition Week
Payroll Week
September Includes: Save A Tiger Month
Save The Koala Month
Fall Hat Month
Fruit and Veggies Month
Ice Cream Shake Month
Today's Stately Picture: Maine. Hopewell Beach, rocky islands left high and dry at low tide. Looks fun to explore.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mark Ittleman
I for one am glad to say good bye to summer for another year, though it hasn't been all bad.
Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .yay, love summer.
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer? Nada.
What will you miss about summer? The heat.
What are you looking forward to during autumn? More summer like weather.
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach: Sandals, shorts, umbrella, wallet/purse, surfboard, water wings, cooler with drinks and food.
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach? In their shorts.
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark? Only Disney parks.
If so, what did you like most? The Matterhorn and one of the Princesses.
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool? As a kid.
How were you taught to swim or were you? Self taught, when you have sharks following you, you learn to dog paddle quickly.
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? Yes.
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? Yes.
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples Pies, fritters, or just by munching them sliced up.
-Eggs Cooked over easy.
-Potatoes Hash browned with the eggs. Baked with steak.
Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer? The hot weather.
What will you miss about summer? Longer daylight hours.
What are you looking forward to during autumn? Cooler weather, Thanksgiving and RAIN, which we so desperately need.
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach: Umbrella, folding chairs, beach towels, sunscreen, cold beverages and some snacks.
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach? Inside a canvas beach bag or a backpack.
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark? Not yet.
If so, what did you like most? See above.^^^
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool? At a lake when I was a kid living in Orlando. It was converted to look like an oceanside beach complete with sand.
How were you taught to swim or were you? Took swimming lessons at a swimming pool across the street from the lake just mentioned above.^^^
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? Yes, twice.
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? Yes, twice.
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples Sliced, baked in a pie or in the form of applesauce.
-Eggs Scrambled or over-medium.
-Potatoes Baked, as mashed potatoes or in the form of French fries.
Have an enjoyable Thursday and a Happy September 1st!
Today's Questions:
Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
When I was out the other day it was 96 degrees and that was at 4:00P.
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer?
Everything. Summer is my least favorite season. It's too hot. The leaves are that ugly green color. The wildlife is sluggish and the birds won't come for photos when I offer them food because there are plenty of bugs to eat.
What will you miss about summer? Butterflies.
What are you looking forward to during autumn?
Temps in the 40s and 50s. Fall foliage. My camera club's annual photography salon. A short trip back to West Virginia.
Shore Things:
Name something(s) people take to the beach: suntan lotion.
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach?
Honestly, I never go to the beach to make a day of it on the sand, anymore. I don't know.
Sink or swim:
Have you been to a waterpark? No
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool?
If you mean to swim, when I was a kid.
How were you taught to swim or were you?
The high school had a pool. In the summer I took swimming lessons when I was about 12.
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin':
Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? No
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? No
Foodie Questions:
Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples Plain, in a pie, juice, applesauce cold only, apple empanadas
-Eggs in a cake mix
-Potatoes roasted, potato crepes, in Shepherd's Pie, mashed mixed with corn, baked, dumplings, hash browns
Today's Questions: Though we're still having summer weather in many places . . .
What will you be glad to say goodbye to until next summer? Extreme heat and humidity
What will you miss about summer? All of the available activities
What are you looking forward to during autumn? Cooler weather and lots of small town festivals
Shore Things: Name something(s) people take to the beach: Sunscreen
Where could someone keep their keys or other valuables at the beach? Arm pouch
Sink or swim: Have you been to a waterpark? Not since I was a kid
If so, what did you like most?
Have you gone to a swimming hole on a creek or at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool?
How were you taught to swim or were you? Swimming lessons. I hated them, and still don't really like to get wet. I can swim if I have too, though.
They See Me Rollin'- They Hatin': Have you sold a car yourself instead of trading it in? Yes
Have you bought a car from an individual instead of a dealer? Have looked at some, but not bought.
Foodie Questions: Tell us any Way(s) you like the following foods:
-Apples In pie, of course!
-Eggs Fried with runny yokes put on top of buttered grits. Ummm. You can tell it's cooler here, because that's not hot weather food. I'm in the mood for a good omelet with tons of veggies, too.
-Potatoes Hummus potato salad. Or just a plain baked potato.
Thanks BJH! Yay for September!
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