Today's Questions: Saturday, 18 February 2017 ~ Big Winds Blow From Empty Caves (house, pregnant)
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Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing?
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded:
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound?
Can you name something else that blows in the wind?
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows?
Foodie Qs: Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints?
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other?
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic?
Just for fun: If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen?
Today's Witty Pun: Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?"
First Published on This Day: 1678 John Bunyan's novel "Pilgrim's Progress" in London
1885 Twain's novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 1st published in US two months after UK publication
Today's Quote: "Courage is not the absence of fear. It's the judgment that something else is more important."
~ Kim Fitzsimmons, photographer
Today’s Phrase:
That Blows!
that which is vastly inadequate, inappropriate or contemptible
Today Includes: Battery Day
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Today's Nostalgia Picture: 1943 Baltimore, Maryland. Evening trolley commuters.
US government photo in the public domain
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing? Yes
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded: Stair climber at gym
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound? No
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? Dust
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? My job.
Foodie Qs: Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints?
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other?
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic?
Just for fun: If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen?
Today's Witty Pun: Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?"
First Published on This Day: 1678 John Bunyan's novel "Pilgrim's Progress" in London
1885 Twain's novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 1st published in US two months after UK publication
Today's Quote: "Courage is not the absence of fear. It's the judgment that something else is more important."
~ Kim Fitzsimmons, photographer
Today’s Phrase:
That Blows!
that which is vastly inadequate, inappropriate or contemptible
Today Includes: Battery Day
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Today's Atmospheric Questions:
What do you think of those big bladed wind turbines? There's one in the next town. I've never seen it move, but DH says he has, so I guess the wind does push it on occasion.
What wind instrument do you play or will you learn for the QotD band? Can't play 'em, but I'd be willing to learn to play the bagpipes.
Don't you think windsurfing looks like fun? Yeah, but I have the feeling I'd fall off and get eaten by a shark.
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing? A place down the highway makes copper ones for copper cupolas.
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded: I have bronchitis this week, so as I wend and wind my way through the house I can get quite winded, so much so that it feels like a wound in my chest.
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound? No - see above
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? Well, there is that answer......
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? If one blows a man down in the wind he'd certainly think that blows
Foodie Qs:
Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints? flying bugs
-Rain? no, I tend to check the weather forecast
-Wind? always stick something on top of your napkin so it won't blow away
-Other? a volleyball falling in one's potato salad would be a downer
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic? Tang iced tea
Just for fun:
If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter? doesn't matter to me
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen? I've done that
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing?
Yes.
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded:
Sometimes when I try a workout that's new that I'm not yet used to.
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound?
No.
Can you name something else that blows in the wind?
Answers.
With Today's Phrase in mind [b](see below) can you name anything else that just blows?
So many blows.
Foodie Qs: Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints?
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other?
I don't guess I've been on many picnics.
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic?
Food: grilled chicken and jalapeno sandwiches from Smashburger, sweet potato fries, take out from Chipoltle, kale salad, slices of cucumber, raw carrots, fruit, cookies.
Drinks: water, iced tea, Coke Life.
Just for fun: If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
Back.
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
No. I want to be inconspicuous and in my own bubble.
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen?
What wind instrument do you play or will you learn for the QotD band? I would like to learn how to play the trumpet or hunting horn
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_instrument
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing? Just the rooster type with an arrow pointing in different directions
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded: first time snowboarding tryout this year..
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound? I don't think so
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? snowflakes
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? Wind ..................the fast speed of modern technology just blows my mind......
Foodie Qs:
Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints?
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other?
Not really we stood our ground and finished our lunch at a picnic bench
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic? I would bring home baked German bread,cheeses and 2 type of cakes. One is a Ukrainian lemon cake the other a marble chocolate pound cake.
Just for fun:
If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back? I prefer the front due to motion sickness
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen? I would always offer a seat and have done so many times.
Today's Witty Pun:
Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?"
First Published on This Day:
1678 John Bunyan's novel "Pilgrim's Progress" in London
1885 Twain's novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 1st published in US two months after UK publication
Today's Quote:
"Courage is not the absence of fear. It's the judgment that something else is more important."
~ Kim Fitzsimmons, photographer
Today’s Phrase:
That Blows!
that which is vastly inadequate, inappropriate or contemptible
Today Includes:
Battery Day
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Today's Atmospheric Questions:
What do you think of those big bladed wind turbines? Off shore as with the Brits no problem
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_turbine
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing? My funnel mounted on a pivot ...
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded:
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound?
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? ... Cow flatulent must be PC
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? current politics
Foodie Qs:
Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints? ..... BIG pesky X
-Rain? ............... Bow stew
-Wind? ............... Using a pin you can eliminate the gas produced by beans.. just get the kids to stick each bean with a pin... this allows the gas to escape before cooking
-Other?
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic? Cherry Kool-Aide
Just for fun:
If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
I drove the BUS... I am the Captin
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen? ......... Yes always rules of life !! I have done many a time...
Today's Witty Pun:
Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?"
First Published on This Day:
1678 John Bunyan's novel "Pilgrim's Progress" in London
1885 Twain's novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 1st published in US two months after UK publication
Today's Quote:
"Courage is not the absence of fear. It's the judgment that something else is more important."
~ Kim Fitzsimmons, photographer
Today’s Phrase:
That Blows!
that which is vastly inadequate, inappropriate or contemptible
Today Includes:
Battery Day
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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Today's Atmospheric Questions:
What do you think of those big bladed wind turbines? Not much, very ugly.
What wind instrument do you play or will you learn for the QotD band? None for me.
Don't you think windsurfing looks like fun? Yes it does.
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing?
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded: Climbing stairs.
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound? No
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? Leaves
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? Right now the weather.
Foodie Qs:
Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints?
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other?
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic? Fried chicken.
Just for fun:
If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted? Front, ez on, ez off.
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen? Of course I would.
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing? Yes, wet finger.
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded: Marathon.
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound?
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? A few people I know.
With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? Politicians.
Foodie Qs:
Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints? Ants.
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other? Would not go picnicing in inclement weather.
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic? Extra crispy KFC/potato salad/beer/cola.
Just for fun:
If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen? Yes, will, have done so.
Today's Witty Pun:
Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?" Sounds like me.
What wind instrument do you play or will you learn for the QotD band?
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_instrument
Harmonica.
Don't you think windsurfing looks like fun?
---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsurfing
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing?
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded:
Playing with my dog.
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound? How about wound and wound?
Can you name something else that blows in the wind?
Yes! Lots of them. With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows?
Jimmy Kimmel.
Foodie Qs: Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints?
-Rain?
-Wind?
-Other?
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic?
Depends on the weather.
Just for fun: If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back?
-Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted?
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen?
Today's Witty Pun: Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?" First Published on This Day: 1678 John Bunyan's novel "Pilgrim's Progress" in London
1885 Twain's novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 1st published in US two months after UK publication
Today's Quote: "Courage is not the absence of fear. It's the judgment that something else is more important."
~ Kim Fitzsimmons, photographer
Today’s Phrase:
That Blows!
that which is vastly inadequate, inappropriate or contemptible
Today Includes: Battery Day
Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day
Today's Nostalgia Picture: 1943 Baltimore, Maryland. Evening trolley commuters.
US government photo in the public domain I think I saw Elvis in the back of the bus!
Wishing us all a weekend that doesn't blow! Thanks BJH! Nice job!
Today's Atmospheric Questions: What do you think of those big bladed wind turbines? I don't like them. Surely there's a better way. ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_turbine
Have you seen a nifty weather vane that shows which way the wind is blowing? Yes.
Name an activity -that you can share here- that left you winded: Running up stairs.
Have you ever confused the words, wind - as in the movement of air, and wind - as in the present tense of wound? Only in writing.
Can you name something else that blows in the wind? Leaves. With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? Rude people.
Foodie Qs: Have you had a picnic ruined by:
-Ants or other pesky varmints? By flies. -Rain? No. -Wind? It can be a nuisance. -Other? Smoke off a badly placed grill.
What foods or drinks will you bring to our QotD picnic? I'll bring cups and ice.
Just for fun: If you ride in a bus, train or other public transportation, do you want to sit at the front, middle, back? Wherever I don't have to sit next to anyone that looks weird. lol -Or does it not matter?
-Or would you rather stand, if permitted? Maybe not.
If a pregnant woman or an elderly or disabled person came on board,
have/would you offer your seat or have you seen this happen? I would if needed. I don't recall seeing that happen.
Today's Witty Pun: Little Witty went to Sunday school. The teacher asked the students, "Can anyone tell me where Jesus
is?" Little Witty raised his hand so eagerly the teacher called on him first. "I know," Little Witty
answered. "He's in our bathroom!" Surprised the teacher asked, "Why would you say that, Witty?"
"Because, Little Witty replied, "Every morning my Dad gets up, knocks on the bathroom door and shouts, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?"
LOL!
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With Today's Phrase in mind (see below) can you name anything else that just blows? 
