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Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)?
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without?
What do you imagine that would be like?
Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida?
-London or Paris?
-Sydney or Tokyo?
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places:
Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat _______________
-But I would especially miss _________________
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness?
-Sweetness?
-Vinegariness/acidity?
-Other?
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like?
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so?
Today in History: 1616 1st non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe opened in Frascati, Italy
1789 American writer James Fenimore Cooper ("The Last of the Mohicans," "The Deerslayer" etc.) born in Burlington, NJ
1831 Locomotive "John Bull" operated for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad
1835 HMS "Beagle"reached the Galápagos Islands with Charles Darwin aboard
1851 American writer James Fenimore Cooper died in Cooperstown, NY on his 62nd birthday
1915 Empire Picture Theatre, oldest running cinema in Mainland Australia, opened in New South Wales
1947 RCA released the 12AX7 vacuum tube >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12AX7
1981 The "John Bull" became the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the
- Smithsonian Institution operated it near Washington, DC when it was 150 years old to the day
Today's Quote: "Not the senses I have but what I do with them is my kingdom."
~Helen Keller, blind and deaf author and speaker
Today’s Funny Definition: alcohol [AL-kuh-hawl] noun
the day or nighttime slurring, spilling, fighting, yelling, stupid ideas so you can go to jail "medicine"
Today Includes: 8-Track Tape Day
Cheese Toast Day
Felt Hat Day
Linguine Day
This Week Includes: Guitar Flat-Picking Days
Hummingbird Celebration
Line Dance Week Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Today's Stately Picture: Massachusetts. Sunset at Martha's Vineyard.
Made freely available on flickr by Massachusetts Travel & Tourism
Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)?
Eyes of a hawk or owl.
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without?
What do you imagine that would be like?
Smell. I can't imagine.. Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida?
-London or Paris?
-Sydney or Tokyo?
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places:
Photos and videos. Extra: Do you remember the machines for testing bad TV tubes?
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_t...e_tube_testers
-If so, did you ever use one? Many times. Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat ___something.____________
-But I would especially miss ____the senses. _____________
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Snacks/crackers.
-Sweetness? Candy and fruits.
-Vinegariness/acidity? dressings and bbq sauces.
-Other? -Texture and what is it about the texture you like? crunch!
-Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so? Jello and
Today in History: 1616 1st non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe opened in Frascati, Italy
1789 American writer James Fenimore Cooper ("The Last of the Mohicans," "The Deerslayer" etc.) born in Burlington, NJ
1831 Locomotive "John Bull" operated for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad
1835 HMS "Beagle"reached the Galápagos Islands with Charles Darwin aboard
1851 American writer James Fenimore Cooper died in Cooperstown, NY on his 62nd birthday
1915 Empire Picture Theatre, oldest running cinema in Mainland Australia, opened in New South Wales
1947 RCA released the 12AX7 vacuum tube >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12AX7 Standard 5 tube superhet radios used, 12AV6, 12BE6, 12BA6, 35W4 and a 50C5 if I recall correctly.
1981 The "John Bull" became the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the
- Smithsonian Institution operated it near Washington, DC when it was 150 years old to the day Today's Quote: "Not the senses I have but what I do with them is my kingdom."
~Helen Keller, blind and deaf author and speaker
Today’s Funny Definition: alcohol [AL-kuh-hawl] noun
the day or nighttime slurring, spilling, fighting, yelling, stupid ideas so you can go to jail "medicine"
Today Includes: 8-Track Tape Day
Cheese Toast Day
Felt Hat Day
Linguine Day
This Week Includes: Guitar Flat-Picking Days
Hummingbird Celebration
Line Dance Week Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Today's Stately Picture: Massachusetts. Sunset at Martha's Vineyard.
Made freely available on flickr by Massachusetts Travel & Tourism Nice pic!
Have a happy Thursday! Thanks BJ! Nice job!
Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? I wish I had the eyesight of a bird.
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without? Hearing
What do you imagine that would be like? It would be frustrating, very hard to communicate. I'd have to carry a pad and pencil everywhere. I would also feel lost without music, which is a daily requirement for me like food, water and oxygen. Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida? I'll pass. I'm already in California, and I have no desire to visit Florida.
-London or Paris? London
-Sydney or Tokyo? Sydney
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places: I don't care much for souvenirs, but I'd like to collect experiences. I'd like to have authentic pub food in London and visit some of the fine museums and historic sites. In Sydney, I'd like to see a performance at the opera house. Extra: Do you remember the machines for testing bad TV tubes?
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_t...e_tube_testers
-If so, did you ever use one? Yes, I remember. They used to have them in grocery stores. My dad probably used one. We have a vintage 1946 Philco radio that uses tubes, and it still works. Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat pizza.
-But I would especially miss chocolate.
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Potato chips
-Sweetness? Peaches
-Vinegariness/acidity? Pickles
-Other? -Texture and what is it about the texture you like? I like crunchy.
-Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so? Sushi, okra
Today's Sensible Questions:
Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? Smell, dogs.
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without? Smell.
What do you imagine that would be like? No runny nose allergy reactions, no offensive odors to deal with.
Bonus:
Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida? Neither, already been to both several times.
-London or Paris? Either would be fine.
-Sydney or Tokyo? Been to both, would go again to either one.
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places: Fridge magnet, food/steaks are great at both places.
Foodie Questions:
Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat peanut butter.
-But I would especially miss fresh baked cookies and bread.
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Chips/crackers
-Sweetness? Strawberries/peaches.
-Vinegariness/acidity? Pickles/salad dressing.
-Other?
-Texture and what is it about the texture you like? Crunchiness.
-Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so? Anything stringy.
Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? Sight and hearing are so very important and I'd like to have them improved however if there's only one choice I'll go with common sense Seems that I could improve a little in that area............. lol
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without?
What do you imagine that would be like? taste I could live with that- might be the best one to give up I think. Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida? California -London or Paris? London -Sydney or Tokyo? Sydney Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places: All of them would be great to have and experience and not being to some of the places I don't know what to expect and I'm not into buying souvenirs any longer,,,, no place to put stuff in the house or store them.............
Extra: Do you remember the machines for testing bad TV tubes? Yes ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_t...e_tube_testers
-If so, did you ever use one? Yes, as a young teenager I would work on the tv set when it needed servicing and also I was very interested in shortwave radio and had a large tube type receiver that I used a lot over the years and a kid. It also needed new tubes at times. Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat _home made cookies__________
-But I would especially miss ___anything bbq'd _________
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? popcorn or nuts
-Sweetness? cookies & cakes
-Vinegariness/acidity? pickles
-Other?
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like?
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so?
Today in History: 1616 1st non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe opened in Frascati, Italy
1789 American writer James Fenimore Cooper ("The Last of the Mohicans," "The Deerslayer" etc.) born in Burlington, NJ
1831 Locomotive "John Bull" operated for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad
1835 HMS "Beagle"reached the Galápagos Islands with Charles Darwin aboard
1851 American writer James Fenimore Cooper died in Cooperstown, NY on his 62nd birthday
1915 Empire Picture Theatre, oldest running cinema in Mainland Australia, opened in New South Wales
1947 RCA released the 12AX7 vacuum tube >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12AX7
1981 The "John Bull" became the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the
- Smithsonian Institution operated it near Washington, DC when it was 150 years old to the day
Today's Quote: "Not the senses I have but what I do with them is my kingdom."
~Helen Keller, blind and deaf author and speaker
Today’s Funny Definition: alcohol [AL-kuh-hawl] noun
the day or nighttime slurring, spilling, fighting, yelling, stupid ideas so you can go to jail "medicine"
Hidy ho, naybors! Here are . . . Here it's dude and dudet's
Today's Sensible Questions:
Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? Owl .. Hawk ...
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without?
What do you imagine that would be like? Smell.. especially getting old creates some great smells..
Bonus:
Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida?
-London or Paris?
-Sydney or Tokyo? < Great Barrier Reef ... and the another ride on the Bullet Train. I rode it in the 1969
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places:
Extra:
Do you remember the machines for testing bad TV tubes? Yes... every drug store had one RCA or Philco
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_t...e_tube_testers
-If so, did you ever use one? Yes them many times... Some of those old tubes are priceless $$$$ working or not working collectors pay big bucks for rare tubes
Foodie Questions:
Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat see food... everything in site
-But I would especially miss moms apple pie
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness?
-Sweetness?
-Vinegariness/acidity?
-Other? .... Vinegar - low garlic -- Smokey BBQ not sweet .. tart
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like? Heavenly Hash Ice Cream
and Corn Beef & Cabbage not mixed..
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so? Stewed tomatoes barf hurl barf
Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)?
Keen eyes of an eagle
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without?
What do you imagine that would be like?
I'd give up smell for a day... & be sure I bathed extra carefully! Pretty sure it would dull the taste of food.
Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida? Visit the FL Keys to experience the sights, ocean activities & food.
-London or Paris? See all the sights I've heard so much about, i.e., Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, etc., & of course, all of the humble English blokes!
-Sydney or Tokyo? Ah, down under, believe it would be an adventure like no other.
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places: ^^^
Extra: Do you remember the machines for testing bad TV tubes?
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_t...e_tube_testers
-If so, did you ever use one?
Believe I did once... but didn't help, still had to call the TV repairman out.
Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat _the same foods as I do now_
- But I would especially miss _enjoying them as much as I do._
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Fries & chips
-Sweetness? Cakes, pies & cookies
-Vinegariness/acidity? Salad vinegarettes, pickles, olives
-Other? Spicy fajitas & buffalo wings
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like?
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so? I know this is being picky but... while I like the top half of a bagel, I don't care for the bottom half due to the grittiness on the bottom (I understand this to be corn meal)... just feels weird on the tongue.
Today in History: 1616 1st non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe opened in Frascati, Italy
1789 American writer James Fenimore Cooper ("The Last of the Mohicans," "The Deerslayer" etc.) born in Burlington, NJ
1831 Locomotive "John Bull" operated for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad
1835 HMS "Beagle"reached the Galápagos Islands with Charles Darwin aboard
1851 American writer James Fenimore Cooper died in Cooperstown, NY on his 62nd birthday
1915 Empire Picture Theatre, oldest running cinema in Mainland Australia, opened in New South Wales
1947 RCA released the 12AX7 vacuum tube >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12AX7
1981 The "John Bull" became the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the
- Smithsonian Institution operated it near Washington, DC when it was 150 years old to the day
Today's Quote: "Not the senses I have but what I do with them is my kingdom."
~Helen Keller, blind and deaf author and speaker
Today’s Funny Definition: alcohol [AL-kuh-hawl] noun
the day or nighttime slurring, spilling, fighting, yelling, stupid ideas so you can go to jail "medicine"
Today Includes: 8-Track Tape Day - skip, skip, skip
Cheese Toast Day
Felt Hat Day
Linguine Day
This Week Includes: Good week in the neighborhood!
Guitar Flat-Picking Days
Hummingbird Celebration
Line Dance Week Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Today's Stately Picture: Gorgeous!
Massachusetts. Sunset at Martha's Vineyard.
Made freely available on flickr by Massachusetts Travel & Tourism
Today's Sensible Questions:
Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? Smell- dogs
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without? Hearing.
What do you imagine that would be like? Kind of difficult, especially when home alone.
Bonus:
Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida? I'll pass..been to both states.
-London or Paris? London
-Sydney or Tokyo? Sydney
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places: I would take a bunch of photos of the sites in London. Eat some fish and chips and have a mug of ale. While in Sydney I'd visit the aquarium and zoo, check out some museums. Pick up a stuffed animal like a kangaroo or koala.
Foodie Questions:
Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat ____pizza___________
-But I would especially miss ___cheesecake______________
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Potato chips, crackers, cashews
-Sweetness? Cakes, chocolate, some fruits
-Vinegariness/acidity? Pickles
-Other?
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like? Crunchiness, celery.
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so?
Today in History:
1616 1st non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe opened in Frascati, Italy
1789 American writer James Fenimore Cooper ("The Last of the Mohicans," "The Deerslayer" etc.) born in Burlington, NJ
1831 Locomotive "John Bull" operated for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad
1835 HMS "Beagle"reached the Galápagos Islands with Charles Darwin aboard
1851 American writer James Fenimore Cooper died in Cooperstown, NY on his 62nd birthday
1915 Empire Picture Theatre, oldest running cinema in Mainland Australia, opened in New South Wales
1947 RCA released the 12AX7 vacuum tube >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12AX7
1981 The "John Bull" became the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the
- Smithsonian Institution operated it near Washington, DC when it was 150 years old to the day
Today's Quote:
"Not the senses I have but what I do with them is my kingdom."
~Helen Keller, blind and deaf author and speaker
Today’s Funny Definition:
alcohol [AL-kuh-hawl] noun
the day or nighttime slurring, spilling, fighting, yelling, stupid ideas so you can go to jail "medicine"
Today Includes:
8-Track Tape Day
Cheese Toast Day
Felt Hat Day
Linguine Day
This Week Includes:
Guitar Flat-Picking Days
Hummingbird Celebration
Line Dance Week Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Today's Stately Picture:
Massachusetts. Sunset at Martha's Vineyard.
Made freely available on flickr by Massachusetts Travel & Tourism
Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? I wouldn't mind having the eyes of an eagle.
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without? Smell.
What do you imagine that would be like? I already know what that's like. When I was a kid, I got sick and temporarily lost my sense of smell. It wasn't fun because you lose your sense of taste along with it.
Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida? Florida, since I already live in California and I haven't seen Florida in over 40 years.
-London or Paris? London.
-Sydney or Tokyo? Sydney.
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places:
In Sydney, I'd like to see the opera house that looks like a sea shell.
In London, see Big Ben and the changing of the guard.
In Florida, visit Disney World.
Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat rice
-But I would especially miss chocolate
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Potato chips.
-Sweetness? Mangoes (in season) or oranges.
-Vinegariness/acidity? Not really a fan.
-Other? Steak or burgers for savory flavors.
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like? Desserts like custard, pudding and mousse can have a velvety texture that adds to their appeal.
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? Shellfish like oysters or clams. If so, how so? They can be "slimy." Ick.
Enjoy your Thursday! I see the weekend peeking around the corner.
Today's Sensible Questions: Which of your senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch - do you wish you had to the level of an animal's and which animal(s)? Hmmm.... I would love the sight of an eagle (would love to fly like one, too). But.... for self-defense I wouldn't mind that unique little "gift" of a skunk.
Which sense would you be willing to give up for a day or so to see what it's like to live without? Taste.
What do you imagine that would be like? Well, I'd probably lose weight for sure.
Bonus: Choose one of each - 3 trips, all expenses paid to:
-California or Florida?
-London or Paris?
-Sydney or Tokyo?
Tell us a souvenir or experience you'd like to have from at least one of those places: Well, I go to California often, so I have oodles of souvenirs. London - a good keychain. Sydney - something unique to Australia, maybe a crafty piece made by the Aborigines.
Foodie Questions: Even if I lost my sense of taste/smell, I'd probably still eat a Cinnabon, because my memory will bring delight.
-But I would especially miss good lasagna
What foods do you like for their:
-Saltiness? Regular potato chips
-Sweetness? Watermelon
-Vinegariness/acidity? Salsa
-Other? [b]
What foods do you like for texture and what is it about the texture you like? Mashed potatoes. Smoooooth and tasty.
Are there foods you don't like because of the texture? If so, how so? Celery, rubarb (I don't mind them as ingredients in SMALL doses, but biting into them is way too pungent and crunchy for me.
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Seems that I could improve a little in that area............. lol 
Pretty sure it would dull the taste of food. 
