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Ghoulish greetings, goblins! Happy Halloween to all. It's time for some spooky - or at least silly - inquiries, so scroll on down and check out
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
What was the scariest movie you ever saw? I don't watch scary movies
What was the scariest book or story you ever read? Never read anything scary
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? No
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening? No
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? I believe in good omens......
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? No a Friday the 13 is a good luck day for me,always has been
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? wake suddenly up in my coffin burned alive
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child?
I feel uneasy of heights or hiking on a narrow path with a deep drop next to me. Never used to bother me.
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? Yes I do
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween?
No Did you like it?
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? Yes I have If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor? Haflinger horses were used
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? No only stories
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? I dressed up a few times on Halloween here when the kids were small. My favorite outfit must have been a sailor or a dice
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? They do
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them?
I wont be home
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? Not really I don't like candy that much
Have a safe and fun Halloween, everybody. Don't eat too much candy and don't let the goblins get ya!
What was the scariest movie you ever saw?The Shining
What was the scariest book or story you ever read?The Exorcist
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? I don't like scary movies--I have always avoided them after watching The Shining!
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening? It (Could not avoid this one--it was my son's birthday and this is the movie he wanted to see--I was not comfortable with the idea--but it was not really scary
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? Not really
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? Not at all. 13 is one of my favorite numbers along with 3
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? I really don't like crowded places, I control my claustrophobia
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child? Driving in a car--being in a car accident.
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? Not really--but some strange things to occur at times
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Did you like it? Yes I have. No, I don't like them.
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor? Yes, both horse and tractor
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? I have sat around a campfire, it did not include scary stories.
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? My Mother had dressed my sister and I as little old ladies--everyone loved it
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? We get a few--we used to get A LOT when we first moved here--now they trickle in, not too many. If I am home alone, I will have the light turned off. My husband will come home and turn it on--then I will turn it off by 8pm because I am going to bed and I don't want to hear the doorbell!
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them? Milky Ways
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? of course!
It's not a scary movie but the scene in Stand by Me where the kids find the dead boy by the railroads tracks has haunted me most of my life. I literally broke into a sweat once because someone was watching that movie in another room.
What was the scariest book or story you ever read?
Maybe The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all?
I'm not sure because the ones that scared me when I was young, I've mostly avoided as an adult. Like Stand by Me.
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening?
Movies like The Ring or The Grudge that were popular in the early 2000s.
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)?
No.
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13?
No.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours?
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.
Anything medical or funeral related.
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child?
Real life stuff that you don't think about as a child.
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us?
Yes, but it's not something that I give a lot of thought to.
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Did you like it?
I liked it but was scared at the same time.
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor?
Pulled by a tractor.
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories?
I don't think I have.
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween?
I've never been huge on dressing up. I've never liked messy thick make up or masks covering my face.
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood?
I very rarely have trick-or-treaters which I can't understand. It's a clean, relatively safe neighborhood with sidewalks.
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them?
I always buy some just in case. Right now I have a mix of Starbursts, Snickers, Twix, etc.
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over?
Yes, that's why I get stuff I like because I know I'll have some left over. Usually the whole bag which I've already gotten into.
What was the scariest movie you ever saw? The Birds - to this day, I'm afraid of birds
What was the scariest book or story you ever read? Flowers in the Attic
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? Can't think of any
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening? Not in to scary movies
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? omens, yes
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? No
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? Crowds - If I find myself in that situation, I'm constantly looking for an exit
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. That's a joke?
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child? No
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? Yes
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Yes Did you like it? Yes, but in this day and time I wouldn't go to one of those
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor? Yes, on my 9th birthday my mother and father gave me a party and the main event was a hayride, tractor pulled
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? No
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? Witch
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? Yes, but in our little town, most Trick or Treaters prefer to go down to our old train station. The town workers provide hot dogs, cider, candy, and there's entertainment. That is a big help to us not wanting to be bothered.
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them? At 5:45 p.m. tonight, we'll lock up and go to the slots, returning at 8:15 p.m. when it's all over
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? Yes, many years ago
Thanks Pam!
What was the scariest movie you ever saw? Texas chainsaw massacre
What was the scariest book or story you ever read?
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? I don't watch them much anymore. I like dark psychological thrillers.
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening?
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? No
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? No it's my favorite, my Mom was born on the 13th.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? Heights
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child? I don't think so.
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? Yes I believe in spirits.
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Did you like it? Years ago, it would probably scare me now
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor? Years ago
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? No
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? Genie (female)
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? No, 2 lane road, no place to park, houses acres apart.
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them?
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? Always, chocolate
Have a safe and fun Halloween, everybody. Don't eat too much candy and don't let the goblins get ya!
Ghoulish greetings, goblins! Happy Halloween to all. It's time for some spooky - or at least silly - inquiries, so scroll on down and check out
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
What was the scariest movie you ever saw? Night of The Living Dead and The Exorcist.
What was the scariest book or story you ever read?
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? The Tingler starring Vincent Price. Now I find it corny.
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening? Pet Semetary.
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? Not really.
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? No, I was born on the 13th.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? Flying.
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child? Don't think so.
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? Sometimes spirits are around.
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween?No. Did you like it?
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? When I was a kid. If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor?Horses.
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? No.
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? Princess.
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? Yes, but very few.
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them? Not giving candy out.
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? Yes.
Have a safe and fun Halloween, everybody. Don't eat too much candy and don't let the goblins get ya!
Ghoulish greetings, goblins! Happy Halloween to all. It's time for some spooky - or at least silly - inquiries, so scroll on down and check out
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
[b]What was the scariest movie you ever saw? The Excorsist
What was the scariest book or story you ever read? Amityville Horror
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? The Birds
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening? Poltergeist
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? no
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? no
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? mice/rats
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child? death
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? yes
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Yes Did you like it? yes
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor? yes, by a tractor
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? yes
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? a clown
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? no
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them?
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? yes
Have a safe and fun Halloween, everybody. Don't eat too much candy and don't let the goblins get ya!
Ghoulish greetings, goblins! Happy Halloween to all. It's time for some spooky - or at least silly - inquiries, so scroll on down and check out
TODAY'S QUESTIONS What was the scariest movie you ever saw?The Shining What was the scariest book or story you ever read?Can't really think of one. Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all?The Thing Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening?No
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)?Not really I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13?Nope
BONUS QUESTIONS Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours?Spiders!!
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child?Running out of money Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us?Yes Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Did you like it?Yes and loved it!!
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor?No Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories?No What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween?Clown Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood?No, because we don't have but just a few children in our complex.
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? YOu bethca!!
Have a safe and fun Halloween, everybody. Don't eat too much candy and don't let the goblins get ya! .
HAPPY HALLOWEEN too Pam!! Thank for posting and great questions!!!
Ghoulish greetings, goblins! Happy Halloween to all. It's time for some spooky - or at least silly - inquiries, so scroll on down and check out TODAY'S QUESTIONS
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)?A little bit
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13?Not any more. My daughter loves to tell the story of when I picked up and moved the 13th stepping stone in our home entrance. BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours?Running out of money.
The above question reminds me of a joke by Jerry Seinfeld. He said studies have revealed that many people's biggest fear is public speaking and their second biggest fear is death. Meaning, at a funeral those people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. I have no problem speaking in public and as old age sets in realize death is coming.
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us?I once ran a business ina very old historic area. I have seen thing that disappeared pop back in the exact place they had been before.
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Did you like it?When my son was younger I took him to several "haunted houses" Phoney is the nicest word I could use to describe them>
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood?There are NO children in my neighborhood.We will go to see the grandchildren tonight.
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them?Will not be home.No one would come.
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? Before we finally gave up that is what we did. Bought what we liked.
Have a safe and fun Halloween, everybody. Don't eat too much candy and don't let the goblins get ya![/b][/QUOTE
Thanks Pam hope you and all have a safe,happy holloween.
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What was the scariest movie you ever saw? I'm really not a big fan of scary movies, so missed many of them, but the scariest I did see was Poltergeist.
What was the scariest book or story you ever read? Can't remember reading any scary books
Are there any movies you saw when you were young that scared the beejeezers out of you but which you now find are not scary at all? No
Have you ever seen a movie which others thought was scary but which you didn't find frightening? No
Are you superstitious (e.g., believe in bad luck, good luck, omens, etc.)? Yes, with sports, for example jinxing a pitcher by mentioning a perfect game or no hitter in progress. Also, with weather, washing the car makes it rain.
I have a friend who is always creeped out when a Friday the 13th comes along. Are you bothered by the number 13? No
BONUS QUESTIONS
Most people have at least one major fear or phobia. What's yours? Because we have 75-100' tall trees next to the house, I have a fear of big windstorms when it gets more than 40-50 mph. It happens 1-3 times a year, and there always are some trees that topple or break and land on cars or houses.
Are you afraid of something now which didn't frighten you when you were a child? Being high up on a ladder at 65 is a lot more scary than when I used to do it as a kid
Do you believe there are ghosts or spirits among us? I believe it is possible, and have had a couple of personal experiences that I cannot explain
Have you ever visited a "haunted house" which someone set up for Halloween? Did you like it? Yes, and yes, they were fun
EXTRA CREDIT Q'S
Have you ever been on a hayride? If so, was the wagon drawn by horses or by a tractor? Yes, both
Have you ever sat with friends around a campfire and told, or listened to others tell, scary stories? No
What was your favorite costume you've ever worn for Halloween? Too long ago to remember
Do children trick-or-treat in your neighborhood? Yes, we got 50-60 in the 90s, now down to maybe 20
If you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, what kind of candy will you give them? We always buy candy that we like, such as Baby Ruth, Snickers, 3 Musketeers and Twix in the small size so we can enjoy the leftovers.
Have you ever bought candy for trick-or-treaters that's something you really like and hoped you'd have some left over? See last answer
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Not really--but some strange things to occur at times
