Monday's Questions: September 19, 2016

[motormaker]

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ?
Don't think I have.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ?
a chairlift ?
a stairlift ?
No to all 3.

Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ?
This happens when the Super Chief rearranges the furniture and I don't pay attention.

Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ?
I have done this.

Thanx Cloven.

[animalcrazy]

[quote=cloven;45532009]Happy Monday September 19, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ?
No, I don't need anymore bad habits.
Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ?
a chairlift ?
a stairlift ?
None of the above.
Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ?
Yes, either the dining room chair of the china buffet across from it.
Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ?Yes almost every day. There is one in the middle of our town and I love riding my bike around it as fast as I can. For some reason it kicks in the endorphin buzz faster then straight line pedaling.
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundabout
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_circle

Today in History:
1926: Birth of actor, writer, and tv host James Lipton
1933: Birth of actor David McCallum
1940: Birth of singer, songwriter, and actor Paul Williams
1948: Birth of actor Jeremy Irons
1951: Birth of producer & singer-songwriter Daniel Lanois
1952: Birth of producer, songwriter, and guitarist Nile Rodgers
1966: Birth of news anchor & journalist Soledad O’Brien
1970: First episode of the CBS sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show airs
1974: Birth of talk-show host & comedian Jimmy Fallon
1981: A Simon & Garfunkel reunion concert in NYC’s Central Park draws half a million attendees
1983: The Caribbean island nations of St. Kitts & Nevis become independent of the UK

Today’s Word:
complaisant /kəmˈplāsənt/ (adj.): Willing to go along with another’s idea. Compliant, agreeable, placatory, obeisant.

Today Is:
Respect for the Aged Day
Talk Like A Pirate Day
-this week is-
International Interpreters and Translators Week
Sea Otter Awareness Week
National Indoor Plant Week
Pollution Prevention Week
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at center symbols-



Thought for the Day:
“…the word “average” itself has developed strangely negative connotations.
I say “strangely” because by definition, two-thirds of the population is “average” at any given thing (with one-sixth of people being above average and one-sixth below).
Yet, these days, telling [someone] that his or her skills and abilities are “average” would constitute an insult and a blow to the individual’s self-esteem.”
-Guy Winch

Wishing you a day in which “average” is okay




Thanks Cloven but every day I'm not at work is above average

[Alaskan Mutt]

Happy Monday September 19, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ?
Can't say that I have.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ?
I have ridden in airplanes anywhere from a 2 seater all the way up to 358 seats. However I think you are referring to being assisted out of being stuck somewhere. In that case I have not

a chairlift ?
I once had a power lift recliner. Does that count?

a stairlift ?
I use to go to a doctor who's office was on the second floor with no elevator. He had a stair lift chair on a track. However I never go brave enough to play on it.

Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ?
Not since I broke my foot when hitting the couch some 30 plus years ago.

Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ?
Have driven through them many times. There was one in Lansing, MI that really had me wondering what they were thinking. It took the place of a 4-way intersection. All 4 roads leading into the roundabout had stop signs. Seems like that sort of defeated the purpose of the roundabout.

[I Am Woman]

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ? No, but then I'm not much for the 'snack' aisle.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ? No
a chairlift ? No
a stairlift ? No

Bonus: Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ? There are a couple of pieces I collide with on occasion. Not often enough to try to figure out where to move them so I don't.

Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ? The small town (18,000) north of us has two that I have driven through. They are quite small and off the main streets.


Thanks cloven for another Monday's questions and maze. May you all have a wonderful week.

[coschristi]

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ?
Yes. And "Bagel Chips". WTH is the point?


Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ? No
a chairlift ? Yes. Oh gosh; I have mild PTSD from riding a chairlift with my Autistic son who "flaps". He was flapping on a "sky-ride" at a zoo, directly over the "Big Cats" when his hand hit the lap bar ... & up it went ...
a stairlift ? No

Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ? Broke a toe on my coffee table last year & I think it's out to get me; I can't seem to miss it now.

Then again; I'm an accident waiting to happen. Even my father would say "Coschristi; you have many good qualities. Grace; is not one of them."

[chrisCD]

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ?
No

Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ? No
a chairlift ? Yes
a stairlift ? No

Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ?
Just about anything. I am quite clumsy.

Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ? Roundabout. Sometimes I like to drive around the circle multiple times. :O)



Thought for the Day:
“…the word “average” itself has developed strangely negative connotations.
I say “strangely” because by definition, two-thirds of the population is “average” at any given thing (with one-sixth of people being above average and one-sixth below).
Yet, these days, telling [someone] that his or her skills and abilities are “average” would constitute an insult and a blow to the individual’s self-esteem.”
-Guy Winch

Wishing you a day in which “average” is okay
Probably because in school, average is a grade of C and in general doesn't require too much effort. It takes a bit of work to get Bs and a bit more work to get As. Of course mileage varies among different people.

I did have an above average sales day.

Make it Fantastic.
cd :O)

[High_Plains_Retired]

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ? I don't think I know what they are.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ? Not even in the Air Force.
a chairlift ? I've walked up a ski slope (summertime) but never ridden up.
a stairlift ? Maybe one with a "switchback" if we can't sell the house.

Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ? Nope.

Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ? The only ones that come to mind where I have actually been the driver were in Lubbock, which is now gone, Lee Circle in New Orleans, Dupont Circle and several others in the Washington D.C. area and Logan Circle in Philly.
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundabout
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_circle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgX6qlJEMc


Wishing everyone a great week.

[cloven]

Today’s Question:
Noticed a trend in snack food at the grocery store, don’t know of a generic description for these, though…
Have you ever seen-or eaten-crisp dry “cookie chips” (as they’re called) or “brownie brittle/bark” ?
Would have posted links but don't want to promote any particular brand name.

Few months back, tried an oatmeal cookie & a cinnamon sugar cookie which were tasty, albeit very dry.
Tried one of the choc. chip cookie chip brands last week, after being indecisive for months, seeing this sort of thing on shelves & wondering.
The flavor is quite good, though I prefer chewy moist cookies by far. Have seen brownie brittle but haven't bought/tried yet...

Extra Credit:
Have you ever gotten a ride from…
an airlift ?
a chairlift ?
a stairlift ?
Chairlift at ski resort-only a couple times, when I was teenager.

Bonus:
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you regularly collide with (accidentally catch the edge of, bang into) ?
Yes, a lot of things are crammed into my small space, and there isn't much walkway between items.
I end up padding corners with coverings just to protect my knees & ankles, etc. because inevitably I will inadvertently smash into something.

Just for Fun:
Have you driven through a rotary or roundabout ?
I don't/can't drive, but have been passenger many a time.

Noticed last week that a new roundabout is being constructed in Keene NH, at other end of string of intersections from the existing roundabout.
There's one in my town, too-in the retail/commercial section near highway exit.

I got a kick out of perusing the Wiki entries on the topic (I'm an infrastructure nerd) while researching this question.