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Let's hope everyone got their letters off to the Northpole on time!
Today's Random Question(s): Something you daydream about:
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid?
What's something you have a knack for?
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in?
What was a last or recent offline conversation about?
Have you ever climbed over a fence? If so, when or why, for instance?
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone?
Foodie Question(s): What kind of cake do you like for your birthday?
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't:
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message?
Top Music Hits This Day: 1944 Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In
1952 Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
1967 Monkees - Daydream Believer
1977 Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
1987 George Michael - Faith
1993 Mariah Carey - Hero
2001 Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Today's Anonymous Quote: "If there is anything positive about the negative people in life,
it is that they show us exactly who we do not want to be."
Today’s Word: knack [nak] noun
a clever or adroit way of doing something
usually used with prepostion "for" as in "a knack for"
ex. to have a knack for fixing things
Today Includes: Date Nut Bread Day
This Week Includes: Gluten-free Baking Week
Saturnalia, ancient Roman winter holiday season
Today's Stately Picture: Ohio. Barn and wooded Hills, Washington County.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mike Tewkesbury
Santa got the reindeer all gassed up.
Not what it sounds like. Their last batch of feed made them a little gassy.
You don't want to ride in the sleigh behind them.
Don't worry. They'll be ready for Saturday night!
So have a worry free and happy Thursday!
Today's Random Question(s):
Something you daydream about: - The 1970s.
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid? - Maybe, I don't remember...
What's something you have a knack for? - Being a good friend, unless I am crossed.
I can cook and I'm an excellent driver. Can parallel park fast in tight spaces.
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in? - I've swam in the ocean so I don't know.
A pool I think 9 feet.
What was a last or recent offline conversation about? - Tonight with my brother. Various problems. Not a happy conversation...
Have you ever climbed over a fence? If so, when or why, for instance? - Kid stuff. I don't remember the details.
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone? - No. Just people being rude.
Foodie Question(s):
What kind of cake do you like for your birthday? - I do not remember the last time I had one, 10-12 years maybe?
Red Velvet would be wonderful.
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't: - There is this great sandwich chain in Florida that makes delicious hummus sandwiches. It's been many years since I have been there and I do not remember their name.
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->
Today's Random Question(s):
Something you daydream about:
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid? When around age 4 or 5.
What's something you have a knack for? Knacking.
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in? One where I couldn't see the bottom.
What was a last or recent offline conversation about? What's for dinner?
Have you ever climbed over a fence? Many. If so, when or why, for instance? It's the shortest distance between 2 points.
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone? Oh yes.
Foodie Question(s):
What kind of cake do you like for your birthday? Angel food cake.
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't:
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here ---> Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message? Yes, it's transparent.
Top Music Hits This Day:
1944 Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In
1952 Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
1967 Monkees - Daydream Believer
1977 Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
1987 George Michael - Faith
1993 Mariah Carey - Hero
2001 Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Today's Anonymous Quote:
"If there is anything positive about the negative people in life,
it is that they show us exactly who we do not want to be."
Today’s Word:
knack [nak] noun
a clever or adroit way of doing something
usually used with prepostion "for" as in "a knack for"
ex. to have a knack for fixing things
Today Includes:
Date Nut Bread Day
This Week Includes:
Gluten-free Baking Week
Saturnalia, ancient Roman winter holiday season
Today's Stately Picture:
Ohio. Barn and wooded Hills, Washington County.
Today's Random Question(s): Something you daydream about: Taking piano lessons
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid? Yes, once
What's something you have a knack for? Spelling, Baking cookies
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in? I'd say it was 30 or 40 feet, but I'm not sure.
What was a last or recent offline conversation about? Mr. Bay and I chatted with a waiter about holiday plans.
Have you ever climbed over a fence? If so, when or why, for instance? I'm only 5 1½, so I don't climb any fences.
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone? That happens once in a while. I will either wait for a few seconds or tap my horn gently.
Foodie Question(s): What kind of cake do you like for your birthday? Usually I don't care for a cake because my birthday is 10 days before Christmas, and by that time I've done so much baking I'm already pretty much ODed on cookies and sweets. But if I were having a cake, I'd like either chocolate or marble cake with fudge frosting.
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't: I've heard so much about Waffle House and Cracker Barrel, I'd like to visit one of those.
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message? Click and drag to see answer ---> Yes, thanks.
Let's hope everyone got their letters off to the Northpole on time!
Today's Random Question(s): Something you daydream about:
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid? Probably...
What's something you have a knack for?
Pissing everyone off.
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in?
I didn't touch the bottom everywhere I've swam so not sure.
What was a last or recent offline conversation about?
About the $450 bucks my youngest paid for our dinner tonight.
Have you ever climbed over a fence? If so, when or why, for instance? Many times ....always to get to the other side.
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone?
Foodie Question(s): What kind of cake do you like for your birthday?
I used to say Carrot Cake but I'd like a really good German Chocolate cake.
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't: We have all we need nearby.
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message? There are many hidden messages here on CD.
Top Music Hits This Day: 1944 Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In
1952 Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
1967 Monkees - Daydream Believer
1977 Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
1987 George Michael - Faith
1993 Mariah Carey - Hero
2001 Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Today's Anonymous Quote: "If there is anything positive about the negative people in life,
it is that they show us exactly who we do not want to be." Today’s Word: knack [nak] noun
a clever or adroit way of doing something
usually used with prepostion "for" as in "a knack for"
ex. to have a knack for fixing things
Today Includes: Date Nut Bread Day This Week Includes: Gluten-free Baking Week
Saturnalia, ancient Roman winter holiday season
Today's Stately Picture: Ohio. Barn and wooded Hills, Washington County.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mike Tewkesbury
Santa got the reindeer all gassed up.
Not what it sounds like. Their last batch of feed made them a little gassy.
You don't want to ride in the sleigh behind them.
Don't worry. They'll be ready for Saturday night!
So have a worry free and happy Thursday! Thanks BJH! Nice job as always!
Let's hope everyone got their letters off to the Northpole on time!
Today's Random Question(s): Something you daydream about:
Christmas Eve of course, Santa's coming!
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid?
What's something you have a knack for?
Reading people
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in? Have no idea, tried to stay on top of it instead of on the bottom!
What was a last or recent offline conversation about?
Christmas planning & re-planning &... &... &...
Have you ever climbed over a fence?
If so, when or why, for instance?
Many times as a kiddo, everyone in the neighborhood then had chain-link fences... why go all the way around and use the gates when you can go directly from your yard to theirs' over the side?!
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone?
Nope, not here at all. But in Dallas that could be a good thing since you need to wait for the 2-3 cars still coming through the intersection before proceeding safely!
Foodie Question(s): What kind of cake do you like for your birthday?
Chocolate w/vanilla ice cream or red velvet or Italian or...
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't:
Too many to list... all from TX --> Tex-Mex, bbq & steak house restaurants!
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message? See! ^^^
Top Music Hits This Day: 1944 Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In
1952 Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
1967 Monkees - Daydream Believer
1977 Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
1987 George Michael - Faith
1993 Mariah Carey - Hero
2001 Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Today's Anonymous Quote: "If there is anything positive about the negative people in life,
it is that they show us exactly who we do not want to be."
Today’s Word: knack [nak] noun
a clever or adroit way of doing something
usually used with preposition "for" as in "a knack for"
ex. to have a knack for fixing things
Today Includes: Date Nut Bread Day
This Week Includes: Gluten-free Baking Week Sorry, not this week
Saturnalia, ancient Roman winter holiday season
Today's Stately Picture: Very picturesque! Ohio. Barn and wooded Hills, Washington County.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mike Tewkesbury
Santa got the reindeer all gassed up.
Not what it sounds like. Their last batch of feed made them a little gassy.
You don't want to ride in the sleigh behind them.
Don't worry. They'll be ready for Saturday night!
So have a worry free and happy Thursday!
Thanks bjh for Thursday's QotD, great job, & thanks for the update on Santa & his reindeer!
I daydream about Las Vegas sometimes......... I love the place..........
I did sit on Santa's lap as a kid....... didn't we all? I believe nowadays this isn't allowed, and the kids sit on a little chair next to him, or something like that. It's a long time since I've been in Santa's Grotto. My kids sat on his lap, as it was still allowed back then........
My last conversation was with my wife last night, about what time we're leaving home going shopping this morning. We agreed up and at 'em........ get out there early, and home before the masses gather. I'm ready........ no sign of her yet, and it's 6.30am!!
I've climbed over a lot of high fences in my time. When I was young, and in the army, I was pretty nifty over a 12 foot high wall.......... Last time I climbed a fence was about four years ago. I even talked about it here on c-d.
I was walking over to ASDA as I do sometimes. I used to walk round the back of the supermarket, past all their trucks out back. There was a gate there on the far corner of the store. It was always open, so saved me some time walking the long way round.
This particular day, the gate was locked. Waaaaaal, I decided to climb over it. I climbed up it ok, and straddled the top. I guess it's about 7 feet high. There were no foot holds on the other side, and I sat there trying to decide what to do. I had an audience of two young women stood next to their car in the supermarket car park.
There was nothing else to do........ I sure wasn't going back! So, I swung my leg over, and dropped over to the ground. I waited for a round of applause, but didn't get it. They must have thought to themselves, what's that old geezer playing at?.......... Hurt my knee as well. I managed to hobble off with as much dignity as I could gather.
Let's hope everyone got their letters off to the Northpole on time!
Today's Random Question(s):
Something you daydream about: Hopefully better days ahead.
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid? Yes.
What's something you have a knack for? Telling if a person is the real deal or a phoney.
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in? I am not a real swimmer so not giving an answer to this question unless you count a pool. The deepest part of the pool was 8 feet.
What was a last or recent offline conversation about? Talking with my cousin about his brother and the holidays.
Have you ever climbed over a fence? Don't think so. If so, when or why, for instance?
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone? I have had to blow my horn because of this problem on more then one occasion.
Foodie Question(s):
What kind of cake do you like for your birthday? I haven't had a birthday cake in years!
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't:
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message? Yes.
Top Music Hits This Day:
1944 Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In
1952 Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
1967 Monkees - Daydream Believer
1977 Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
1987 George Michael - Faith
1993 Mariah Carey - Hero
2001 Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Today's Anonymous Quote:
"If there is anything positive about the negative people in life,
it is that they show us exactly who we do not want to be."
Today’s Word:
knack [nak] noun
a clever or adroit way of doing something
usually used with prepostion "for" as in "a knack for"
ex. to have a knack for fixing things
Today Includes:
Date Nut Bread Day
This Week Includes:
Gluten-free Baking Week
Saturnalia, ancient Roman winter holiday season
Today's Stately Picture:
Ohio. Barn and wooded Hills, Washington County.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Mike Tewkesbury
Santa got the reindeer all gassed up.
Not what it sounds like. Their last batch of feed made them a little gassy.
You don't want to ride in the sleigh behind them.
Don't worry. They'll be ready for Saturday night!
So have a worry free and happy Thursday!
Today's Random Question(s): Something you daydream about: Being happily retired.
Did you sit on Santa's lap as a kid? Yes, a couple of times at different years.
What's something you have a knack for?
How deep is the deepest water you ever swam in? Deep end of a large swimming pool, which was about 12 feet.
What was a last or recent offline conversation about? My younger sister talking about firming up the wedding plans for my nephew's wedding coming next month.
Have you ever climbed over a fence? Probably as a young, limber lad. If so, when or why, for instance? I was probably getting chased or chasing after someone in a game of Tag.
Have you noticed more drivers not going when a traffic light turns green because they're fiddling with a smartphone? Yes. I even saw a lady miss her left-turn green arrow because she was engrossed in looking at her phone. By the time she realized the traffic ahead of her had gone through the arrow, she tried to speed up to make it but the arrow turned red, so she had to stop. She got what she deserved!
Foodie Question(s): What kind of cake do you like for your birthday? German chocolate, please.
Name or describe a restaurant you wish was near where you live but isn't: Texas Roadhouse and Firehouse Subs.
Just for fun:
For a special message from Santa click and drag here --->Santa says, "Be good for goodness sake!"
Could you read the message? I could.
Enjoy your Friday Eve before Christmas!
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