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Today's Question(s):
What experience have you had where you were pleasantly surprised by something you didn't hold out much hope for?
We were given to understand that our one grandchild would be our only. A few months later—surprise! We found out we were to have our second, and what a gift she is.
What experience have you had where you were not at all surprised by something? People I know tend to react in predictable ways, and that is as much detail as I am going to give.
Bonus Question(s):
If someone were to throw you a surprise party, would you be happy about it, or would you just go along with it? Something else? In general, I prefer to know.
Just for fun:
Have you ever been surprised by any of the following:
flowers?
balloons?
cake?
a much needed favor?
a re-payment for a personal loan?
found money?
other?
Synonyms:
for “surprise;” amaze, dazzle, dumbfound, unsettle shock, astound, astonish
Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1980 Former Buggles members Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn replace Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman in Yes
Birthday: 1959 Mare Winningham, American actress
Science/Technology: 2013 The oldest water ever found is discovered in a Canadian mine; the water dates back 2.6 billion years. Wow!
Sports: 1997 Expos trailing San Francisco Giants by 9 runs comeback to win 14-13
Today Is: :
Honor Our LGBT Leaders Day
National Biographer’s Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Juice Slush Day
National Love A Tree Day
National Sea Monkey Day
National Piercing Day
Quote of the Day:
" I don't know whether it's a fear of standing up, but I really love sitting at the table and blabbing. I learn so much that way, and I think I get free that way, free from inhibition and fears.” ~ Mare Winningham ~
Some of the best family conversations happen after a meal, around the table, or later in the comfort of living room chairs.
Thanx for playing everyone.
Have a great day!
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Today's Question(s):
What experience have you had where you were pleasantly surprised by something you didn't hold out much hope for? A home improvement job that started off terrible and ended up being spectacular.
What experience have you had where you were not at all surprised by something?
Bonus Question(s):
If someone were to throw you a surprise party, would you be happy about it, or would you just go along with it? Go along with it.
Just for fun:
Have you ever been surprised by any of the following:
flowers?
balloons?
cake?
a much needed favor?
a re-payment for a personal loan?
found money?
I'm feeling lucky landing on my second-favorite slot!
Today's Question(s):
What experience have you had where you were pleasantly surprised by something you didn't hold out much hope for? Getting a good-sized amount of money from the state that I was owed.
What experience have you had where you were not at all surprised by something? Around here, it's the usual traffic congestion in the usual places at the usual times.
Bonus Question(s):
If someone were to throw you a surprise party, would you be happy about it, or would you just go along with it? Something else? I'd be a good sport and go along with it.
Just for fun:
Have you ever been surprised by any of the following:
flowers? No
balloons? Yes, a couple of times
cake? Yes
a much needed favor? Yes
a re-payment for a personal loan? Yes
found money? Yes
other?
Today's Question(s):
What experience have you had where you were pleasantly surprised by something you didn't hold out much hope for?
1. Finding love late in life after many years of being alone and giving up any expectation of it. 2. Easily finding a part-time job after retirement, then easily finding an even better job.
What experience have you had where you were not at all surprised by something? Ex-husband's behavior.
Bonus Question(s):
If someone were to throw you a surprise party, would you be happy about it, or would you just go along with it? Something else? I would go along with it, but I really wouldn't like a surprise party.
Just for fun:
Have you ever been surprised by any of the following:
flowers? Yes.
balloons? No, I don't think so.
cake? Yes.
a much needed favor? Yes.
a re-payment for a personal loan? No.
found money? Yes.
other? Yes.
Today's Question(s):
What experience have you had where you were pleasantly surprised by something you didn't hold out much hope for?
Every day in human behavior.
What experience have you had where you were not at all surprised by something? Every day in human behavior.
Bonus Question(s):
If someone were to throw you a surprise party, would you be happy about it, or would you just go along with it? Something else?
I'd be happy. Let's party!
Just for fun:
Have you ever been surprised by any of the following:
flowers? Dudes don't get flowers.
balloons? Please don't release. They kill birds.
cake? Not surprised, but I like cake!
a much needed favor? Yes! And for others when possible.
a re-payment for a personal loan? Yep.
found money? All the time. Know how? Just glance down as you walk in public.
other? Every day in human behavior.
Today's Question(s):
What experience have you had where you were pleasantly surprised by something you didn't hold out much hope for?
Hubby and I went on a mini-getaway, and I wasn't really into it. Turns out it was just what I needed at that time.
What experience have you had where you were not at all surprised by something?
The behavior of some of my bosses. Just when you think they've had an epiphany, they turn it into a quarterly bonus. For themselves.
Bonus Question(s):
If someone were to throw you a surprise party, would you be happy about it, or would you just go along with it? Something else?
I really hate surprises, so I'd grumble in silence and go along with it because my friends mean well. And they really do throw wicked parties!
Just for fun:
Have you ever been surprised by any of the following:
flowers?
balloons?
cake?
a much needed favor? My friends are good about that too.
a re-payment for a personal loan? and this too!
found money?
other?
Synonyms:
for “surprise;” amaze, dazzle, dumbfound, unsettle
Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1980 Former Buggles members Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn replace Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman in Yes My very first Yes concert!
Birthday: 1959 Mare Winningham, American actress
Science/Technology: 2013 The oldest water ever found is discovered in a Canadian mine; the water dates back 2.6 billion years
Sports: 1997 Expos trailing San Francisco Giants by 9 runs comeback to win 14-13
Today Is: :
Honor Our LGBT Leaders Day
National Biographer’s Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Juice Slush Day
National Love A Tree Day
National Sea Monkey Day
National Piercing Day
Quote of the Day:
" I don't know whether it's a fear of standing up, but I really love sitting at the table and blabbing. I learn so much that way, and I think I get free that way, free from inhibition and fears.” ~ Mare Winningham ~
Thanx again for playing along everyone.
Enjoy the rest of the day!
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Dudes don't get flowers. 
Please don't release. They kill birds. 
