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Tell us about the first car you ever owned. It was a maroon, 1950ish Humber -- a British car -- that my Dad helped me choose.
Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school? Nope.
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you? My Dad.
Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license? Sorry -- too long ago. I don't remember.
Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test? Another nope.
Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid? I don't really pay attention to gas prices.
When and where was the last time you burned a candle? A few months ago.
Do you like scented candles? I do.
Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis? Not any more -- too many people in the various groups I spend time with are allergic.
What's your favorite scent to wear? Tabu.
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath? Shower.
When was the last time you had your hair cut? A week ago.
What did you last cook? Sweetcorn fritters.
What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for? About 12.
What were the contents of your last take-out food order? McDonald's breakfast sandwich with hash browns.
Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant. A fabulous rotini meal at a new Italian restaurant. Homemade pasta and bread. Delicious!
When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet? Maybe six months ago.
Your favorite flavor of popsicle: Blue raspberry.
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: Lemon.
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)? I like it with butter and a little salt and pepper. I'll occasionally add parmesan cheese.
If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop? Microwave.
Have you ever had food other than pizza delivered to your home? Yes. Chinese.
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS
Tell us about the first car you ever owned. A $3.00 1939 Studebaker Business Coupe.
Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school? Pretty much self taught, but did take a class in HS.
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you?
Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license? Yes I did.
Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test? No
Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid? $3.??
BONUS QUESTIONS
When and where was the last time you burned a candle? Years ago on a birthday cake at home.
Do you like scented candles? Meh
Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis? No
What's your favorite scent to wear? No favorite.
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath? Bath
When was the last time you had your hair cut? Feb, I'm way past due.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
What did you last cook? Probably burgers dogs or steaks.
What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for? 10-15
What were the contents of your last take-out food order? Chinese, hot galena beef and bell pepper with fried rice.
Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant. Calamari and baked Ziti.
When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet? 2 weeks ago.
Your favorite flavor of popsicle: Strawberry
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: None
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)? Buttered with a little salt.
If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop? Mostly microwave or one of these.
Tell us about the first car you ever owned.
Ooh, I love this story! In early 1981, I bought a 1973 Dodge Charger SE. It was red with a black top.
Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school?
I did.
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you?
N/A
Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license?
I did. Whew!
Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test?
Probably, but it's been so long ago I've forgotten all about it.
Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid?
Probably $4.something/gallon. In contrast, when I got my 1998 Plymouth Neon in 1999, gas prices were so low that when I pre-paid for $10.00 worth of gas in a virtually empty tank I had to go back into the station to get my change!
BONUS QUESTIONS
When and where was the last time you burned a candle?
Saturday night at church for our Beltane celebration.
Do you like scented candles?
Depends on the scent. Some strong, perfumey or flowery scents can throw me into a migraine.
Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis?
Not regularly.
What's your favorite scent to wear?
Fresh, clean scents appeal to me most, like cucumber melon, citrus, pine-ish, etc. And they seem to be safe for me.
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath?
It's pretty utilitarian to me; I don't care to stay in either very long. Wash up and get moving or go to bed, depending on the time of day.
When was the last time you had your hair cut?
January 2016.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
What did you last cook?
Last night I cooked farro with mushrooms and asparagus.
What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for?
I've made 400 crepes for crepe brunch fundraisers. No telling how many people that fed.
What were the contents of your last take-out food order? Probably vegetable lo mein.
Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant.
I think it was the mac & cheese at Panera Bread. I have a gift card, so it was free. That makes it extra yummy!
When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet?
Last night I had vanilla ice cream topped with mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Your favorite flavor of popsicle: _ Lime! _
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: _ Jelly Belly's peach! _
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)?
Most favorite, movie popcorn with extra "butter." Second favorite, caramel corn, then cheese.
If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop?
I've done both, depending on how much time I have.
Have you ever had food other than pizza delivered to your home?
I have not.
Okay, now that I've gotten everyone hungry for a snack, it's time to sign off till next Tuesday. Time for some homemade egg nog pancakes!
Be well, be safe, be happy. And have a terrific Tuesday!
Same to you Pam! Thanx for the fun Qs.
Have a good day everyone!
[quote=PJSinger;48016982]Howdy doody, kids! Now that we've all survived Monday, let's get right down to business with
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
Tell us about the first car you ever owned. It was a 69 Camaro Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school? Yes and my boyfriend taught me how to drive his Mustang with a 428 CJ engine and 4 on the floor. I'll never forget that car.
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you?
Mostly in school and a few times with my father. Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license?
Yes to both. I also went on to get a class C in my 20's and passed both the first time. Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test?
I remember my brother failing twice but I don't remember why. Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid?
My car takes premium and it was around $5 a gallon.
BONUS QUESTIONS
When and where was the last time you burned a candle?
About 3 weeks ago when I scared the crap out of the teenagers with the psychic circle. Do you like scented candles? They're very unhealthy. Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis? Very alergic. What's your favorite scent to wear?
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath?
A shower. When was the last time you had your hair cut?
Maybe a month.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
What did you last cook?
Home made spaghetti. What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for?
Around 70. What were the contents of your last take-out food order?
It was a salad and pizza for the teenagers last Saturday. Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant.
It was a Chinese buffet after ice skating on Monday. When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet?
Monday. Your favorite flavor of popsicle: _Lime_______________
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: _______________
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)?
White cheddar. If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop?
Stove top with a whirly pop.
Have you ever had food other than pizza delivered to your home?
Just Chinese.
Okay, now that I've gotten everyone hungry for a snack, it's time to sign off till next Tuesday. Be well, be safe, be happy. And have a terrific Tuesday!
Thanks Pam you too dear one.
It's house cleaning day today. I really want to go to a nursery and buy a tree but it's awful out there. Muddy, wet and very cold.
Tell us about the first car you ever owned. Twas a forest green Plymouth
Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school? Nope
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you? My dad taught all of us kids
Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license? Yes
Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test? No
Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid? Just under $4.00 a few years ago
BONUS QUESTIONS
When and where was the last time you burned a candle? A couple of weeks ago.
Do you like scented candles? Yes
Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis? No
What's your favorite scent to wear?
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath? Shower
When was the last time you had your hair cut? Yesterday
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
What did you last cook? Spaghetti
What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for? About 12
What were the contents of your last take-out food order? Green chile cheeseburger and onion rings
Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant. NM style enchiladas with beans, rice and an order of guacamole
When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet? Had some ice cream last night
Your favorite flavor of popsicle: __Strawberry or banana______________
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: ___I don't care for jelly beans____________
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)? Kettle corn
If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop? Stovetop
Have you ever had food other than pizza delivered to your home? No.
Tell us about the first car you ever owned. It was a small car.
Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school? No.
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you? Driving instructor.
Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license? No.
Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test? No.
Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid? 9$
When and where was the last time you burned a candle? Can't remember.
Do you like scented candles? Yes.
Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis? No.
What's your favorite scent to wear? None.
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath? Bath
When was the last time you had your hair cut? Summer.
What did you last cook? Yesterday.
What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for? 3 or 4.
What were the contents of your last take-out food order? Pizza
Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant. Pizza
When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet? Can't recall.
Your favorite flavor of popsicle: Whatever takes my fancy.
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: Whatever takes my fancy.
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)? Toffee.
If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop? Out of a bag.
Have you ever had food other than pizza delivered to your home? Yes.
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Howdy doody, kids! Now that we've all survived Monday, let's get right down to business with
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
Tell us about the first car you ever owned. ..........1979 Ford Thunderbird
Did you learn how to drive in a driver's training class in high school?..........No
If not, when did you learn to drive and who taught you?.............I was a country kid, I drove long before I could reach the gas pedal or see over the steering wheel. I was eight when I drove for the first time.
Did you pass the written and road tests the first time you went to a license branch to get your driver's license? .........Yes
Did you ever have a mishap, or do you know anyone who had a mishap, during a driver's training course or road test?...........No
Gasoline prices are not nearly as bad now as they were a few years ago. What's the highest price per gallon (or Imperial gallon) that you ever paid?.........High 4 dollar range and I had a big SUV to fill up. OUCH!!
BONUS QUESTIONS
When and where was the last time you burned a candle?.........Last week
Do you like scented candles?..........Yes
Do you wear a fragrance (e.g., perfume, cologne, scented lotion) on a regular basis?.........Yes
What's your favorite scent to wear?..............I still have a bottle of Unforgivable Woman. I always get compliments when I wear it. I can't get it anymore.
If time were not a factor, would you prefer to take a shower or a bath?........Shower only for me.
When was the last time you had your hair cut? ..........A couple of weeks ago.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
What did you last cook?..........Pork steaks on the grill.
What's the largest number of people you ever cooked for?.............15 probably
What were the contents of your last take-out food order?........A hamburger and fries
Describe the last meal you ate in a restaurant...........It was a 1/2 club sandwich with soup at O'Charley's. I love to eat there.
When was the last time you ate ice cream, sherbet, gelato or sorbet?..........I had a small vanilla today.
Your favorite flavor of popsicle: _____Cherry___________
Your favorite flavor of jelly bean: ______Lemon_________
What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)?.........Kettle
If you eat popcorn at home, do you cook it in the microwave, in a popper or on the stovetop?..........Microwave
Have you ever had food other than pizza delivered to your home?.........We don't have delivery out where we live.
Okay, now that I've gotten everyone hungry for a snack, it's time to sign off till next Tuesday. Be well, be safe, be happy. And have a terrific Tuesday!
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What's your favorite kind of popcorn (e.g., buttered, cheesy, kettle corn, garlic salt)? Kettle corn
