Weekly Survey

[Walter Oobleck]

OMG! Walter, I have tears in my eyes!
7) What movie have you seen the most often? probably The Wizard of Oz...Cinderella a close second

why would that bring tears? yeah...I had a mad crush on Cinderella.

 

[pegasus216]

From laughing so hard!

 

[80sFan]

WEEKLY SURVEY-AUG 9, 2015

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it?

I've liked different music at different times in my life,but as long as I can remember I've been a fan of Meat Loaf. I enjoy songs that are driven by great lyrics and Jim Steinman wrote some classics for Meat.


2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear?

I have different underwear for different "occasions" but not for an emergency.


3) Do you believe in love at first sight?

No. My (now) husband was 'friend-zoned' at first sight lol.


4) How many pets have you had in your life?

3 dogs, 2 cats.

5) When was the last time you laughed?

Yesterday. My little man is a trip


6) How many books can you see right now?

Zero.


7) What movie have you seen the most often?

I'm not counting stupid "Frozen" that my boy is obsessed with and I'm forced to watch almost daily, so only considering movies I *choose* to watch, probably Moulin Rouge. It's so out of my usual genres and I actually hated it the first time I tried to watch it, but now I watch it a couple times a year. Christian...*sigh*.
I love mr some Ewan McGregor!


8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic?

Yes. Mainly because I have so many pictures on it. And I wouldn't know anyone's phone numbers lol.


9) Do you like to exercise? How?
Yes. I walk/jog daily (weather permitting) and do weights and crunches regularly.

10) What food makes you think of your grandma?

Stromboli. My heritage is mostly Irish-American, but I remember my grandma often making stromboli from scratch. She also made something she called "Chinese Chicken" that was basically chicken and white rice with a sauce made of ketchup and soy sauce. I know it sounds gross, but it tasted good to me!

 

[ZNPaaneah]

WEEKLY SURVEY-AUG 9, 2015

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? Leon Russell, I felt the words of his songs spoke to me. I also liked Grateful Dead. The best concert I ever went to was a Bruce Springsteen concert in NJ, it was in a small movie theater that held about 500 people, may 1,000 at the most but I doubt it. He jumped off the stage and was walking up and down the aisles singing.

2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear?

I have underwear at the bottom of the drawer that is slated to be thrown out soon. If I am forced to wear it I will buy more and then toss it out.

3) Do you believe in love at first sight?

Only if you also accept nightmare at first sight.

4) How many pets have you had in your life?

3 dogs, 1 cat, numerous fish, couple of guinea pigs,

5) When was the last time you laughed?

Watching the Daily show this week.

6) How many books can you see right now?

20-30

7) What movie have you seen the most often?

Hard to say. Could be "Fracture" I use it to teach Forensics, it conveys the concept that it doesn't matter what you know, it's what you can prove in a court of law that counts. JFK is another one that I use. I like the JFK assassination because there are very many aspects of forensic evidence that you can examine and because the only thing you know for sure is that the case has not been solved.

8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic?

I did lose my phone. Last summer I went swimming in the ocean with it in my pocket. I had just learned that my son had died. The loss of the phone was trivial.

9) Do you like to exercise? How?

Yes. I commute to work by bicycle. It is 7 1/2 miles each way. I calculate an ROI greater than 50% primarily due to the health benefit. If the bicycle helps me work a few extra years then the ROI will be off the chart.

10) What food makes you think of your grandma?

perhaps southern cooking.

 

[Riot87]

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it? I like many different kinds of music and songs
2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear? Lol no
3) Do you believe in love at first sight? No
4) How many pets have you had in your life? 5
5) When was the last time you laughed? a few minutes ago My daughter Jonelle she always makes me laugh
6) How many books can you see right now? 3
7) What movie have you seen the most often? Romeo must die starring Jet li and Aaliyah
8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic? nope
9) Do you like to exercise? How? practicing my martial arts and running every morning
10) What food makes you think of your grandma? idk know her too well she still lives in Jamaica.

 

[Pucker]

WEEKLY SURVEY-AUG 9, 2015

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it?

As a teenager, when everybody else was digging Bruce Springsteen (and I was, too) I actually gravitated more toward Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Johnny Lyons sings orders of magnitude better than Bruce (or he used to, at any rate) and, let's face it, there simply aren't enough horns in rock -n- roll.

2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear?

I don't, but maybe I should. I'm just having a little trouble trying to imagine what kind of emergency might require specific underwear (or any at all).

3) Do you believe in love at first sight?

For the longest time I didn't. I used to think that it was impossible to "love" someone you didn't know. I know differently now. Love is a living thing and, as such, it is kind of helpless at the beginning, like a baby, and also like a baby it doesn't always look the way it will when it matures. People who recognize this are the lucky ones.

4) How many pets have you had in your life?

Myriad . . . which is another way of saying I don't remember. My father was always bringing home dogs against my mother's wishes. She solved this problem by jettisoning him from our home, but she could not employ this strategy against my sister -- who preferred cats. I'm a dog person myself, and as an adult have bonded with two of the best dogs you'll ever want to meet (just like yours). You'll never have more fun than when your best friend gives birth to a litter of eight on Christmas Eve.

5) When was the last time you laughed?

I'm chuckling quietly to myself right now.

6) How many books can you see right now?

I dunno. Millions. (take a guess where I am)

7) What movie have you seen the most often?

Probably Sling Blade . . . or maybe Unforgiven. Not sure.

8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic?

I might not even notice.

9) Do you like to exercise? How?

I ride my bicycle -- weather permitting -- literally everywhere.

10) What food makes you think of your grandma?

Molasses cookies. People say olfactory sense memory is the strongest and I guess I believe that's right. My father's mother died when I was five and I remember her not at all. What I do remember is the way her kitchen smelled of a delightful combination of molasses and Half & Half pipe tobacco.

My mother's mother lived "away," and we only saw her on summer vacation. I never saw her cook once in my life. Imagine that.

 

[skimom2]

Laughing my head off at the answers to question #2! I should have been clearer: "Do you have underwear you would only wear if there were no others available?" HAHAHAHA! "I'm just having a little trouble trying to imagine what kind of emergency might require specific underwear" is tickling me to death

 

[80sFan]

Laughing my head off at the answers to question #2! I should have been clearer: "Do you have underwear you would only wear if there were no others available?" HAHAHAHA! "I'm just having a little trouble trying to imagine what kind of emergency might require specific underwear" is tickling me to death

Okay, I had such a pair of underwear years ago. They were ugly but comfortable and I rarely wore them. But once they got mixed in with my son's laundry and he went to preschool with them in his pants leg. At the time, he still needed help with toileting so at some point one of the aides had to have encountered the panties, but they never mentioned them. I found them when he got home from school. I was mortified!!!

 

[skimom2]

Okay, I had such a pair of underwear years ago. They were ugly but comfortable and I rarely wore them. But once they got mixed in with my son's laundry and he went to preschool with them in his pants leg. At the time, he still needed help with toileting so at some point one of the aides had to have encountered the panties, but they never mentioned them. I found them when he got home from school. I was mortified!!!

 

[80sFan]

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It wouldn't have been as embarrassing had it been a cute pair of underwear. But these were hideous! I threw them away as soon as I realized what happened.

 

[Pucker]

Well . . . when I was a kid, my mom had a full-time job and seven people to do laundry for. Her idea of "emergency underwear" was my sister's underwear.

I prefer to take the George Costanza approach:

My goal is to have 365 pair of underwear.

 

[AnnaMarie]

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it?
Probably not. I like such a variety.

2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear?
I don't even know what that means. I probably don't want to know.

3) Do you believe in love at first sight?
No. Which is weird since the day I met my husband he spoke of wedding...in a sarcastic way, but it still counts.

4) How many pets have you had in your life?
2 rats and at least 3 gold fish

5) When was the last time you laughed?
real laughter, probably Wednesday when I was out with my grandkids.

6) How many books can you see right now?
1 e-reader.

7) What movie have you seen the most often?
Probably Wizard of Oz or Once Upon a Giant

8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic?
Yes. It is my line to my kids and my life line to 9-1-1

9) Do you like to exercise? How?
No. But I was doing indoor walking and will have to start again when my back heals a bit.

10) What food makes you think of your grandma?
Never ate a meal with my grandma.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

WEEKLY SURVEY-AUG 9, 2015
1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it?
The Beatles... There really is no other.

2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear?
Underwear?

3) Do you believe in love at first sight?
Sure, but I’ve always had a hard time distinguishing love from lust... and reality from fantasy for that matter.

4) How many pets have you had in your life?
I'd say about 2,500, if you consider each fish individually.

5) When was the last time you laughed?
Really can’t remember the last time I had a good laugh.

6) How many books can you see right now?
28

7) What movie have you seen the most often?
Planet of the Apes

8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic?
No, but the cost of replacing it would. Only paid $.99 for it.

9) Do you like to exercise? How?
Only my mouth. But I guess some might consider weekend yard work exercise, although I consider a way to get out of a house filled with women.

10) What food makes you think of your grandma?
Butter fried noodles covered with cottage cheese.

 

[fljoe0]

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it? I don't really have one because I like many different types of music but if I had to pick one I'd probably say The Rolling Stones. I probably like bands that play Stones-ish rock the most.
2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear? No, but I do have "mowing the grass" underwear.
3) Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes
4) How many pets have you had in your life? I've had 4 dogs and a bird and a bunch of fish
5) When was the last time you laughed? About an hour ago
6) How many books can you see right now? Without moving from my computer chair, only 7 - all reference type books
7) What movie have you seen the most often? Chinatown
8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic? Hell no
9) Do you like to exercise? How? Yes - I like long walks with my mp-3 player and an audio book.
10) What food makes you think of your grandma? Toffee - She used to make it at Christmas and it was awesome.

 

[Blake]

1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it?
Can't say for sure, when I was about twenty I suppose I listened to 'the Cure' the most.
2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear? No.
3) Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes.
4) How many pets have you had in your life? Four: a dog; a cat; a bird; a gold fish.
5) When was the last time you laughed? Last night reading Stephen King's the Mist, I think Ollie Weeks said something and it made me laugh. I like how he can drink and stay lucid.
6) How many books can you see right now? About two hundred.
7) What movie have you seen the most often? It's a toss up between Capricorn One, Blades one and two; Alien one and two; and the first Predator.
8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic? Write me a letter.
9) Do you like to exercise? How? I walk.
10) What food makes you think of your grandma? Lamb Chops.

 

[Neesy]

1. What are the chances of you and your friend/family members ever attending a King Kong? Zero.
2. Do you use coupons at the grocery store/fast food restaurant etc.? Always
3. Did you ever get mad/upset with a noisy child to the point where you spoke to the parents about it (i.e. in a public place like a movie theatre/restaurant)? I want to but am afraid the father will want to fight my husband.
4. Tell us about your worst/best travel experience. Driving to Miami FL to see the Orange Bowl and crossing over the Georgia state line realizing I left the game tickets at home.
5. If you work, are you happy at your place of employment and if so, how long do you think you will continue to work there? I'll probably get fired. I'm too outspoken
6. Pick one (if you had a choice) - win the lottery and share it with family/friends or give most of it to charity once all your most important needs are met? I'd help my family and friends first.
7. Would you find it hard to delete your Facebook account? If you don't have an account, skip this question or write n/a. My family uses it, so in that way, it would be hard but overall, it's boring.
8. What kind of undies do you wear? Knickers for those who are in NZ, Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland etc. Normal bikini style black.
9. If you are married, how long has it been and did you have a small or large wedding? 13 years small and cheap!
10. Do you think Stephen King is an optimist or a pessimist and what do you suppose his take on the state of humanity is? I think he must be pretty optimistic since I assume he's rich and agnostic.

I think he must be pretty optimistic since I assume he's rich and agnostic.
Agnostic? I always thought he said he believes in God (or a higher force i.e. goodness)

 

[Neesy]

Week of Sunday July 26, 2015 to August 1, 2015

1. What are the chances of you and your friend/family members ever attending a King Kong? None.

2. Do you use coupons at the grocery store/fast food restaurant etc.? Yes.

3. Did you ever get mad/upset with a noisy child to the point where you spoke to the parents about it (i.e. in a public place like a movie theatre/restaurant)? Nope.

4. Tell us about your worst/best travel experience. Trip to Disney World. Me, my husband, son and two SIL.

5. If you work, are you happy at your place of employment and if so, how long do you think you will continue to work there? I like my troubled kids/students.

6. Pick one (if you had a choice) - win the lottery and share it with family/friends or give most of it to charity once all your most important needs are met? Share with family.

7. Would you find it hard to delete your Facebook account? If you don't have an account, skip this question or write n/a. N/A

8. What kind of undies do you wear? Knickers for those who are in NZ, Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland etc. Cotton.

9. If you are married, how long has it been and did you have a small or large wedding? This November would have been 35 years. Just us and our two witnesses.

10. Do you think Stephen King is an optimist or a pessimist and what do you suppose his take on the state of humanity is? IDK.

Cool Weekly Survey, Neesy. Thank you.

Cool Weekly Survey, Neesy. Thank you. - You're welcome!

 

[Spideyman]

WEEKLY SURVEY-AUG 9, 2015
1) Is there a song/artist that set your taste in music? What is it? Paul Simon- rock n roll- also classical music.
2) Do you have 'only in an emergency' underwear? no
3) Do you believe in love at first sight? not really- attraction yes, love, not so much.
4) How many pets have you had in your life? More than I can count.
5) When was the last time you laughed? A few minutes ago reading the MB.
6) How many books can you see right now? 4 shelves packed with SK books
7) What movie have you seen the most often? Dirty Dancing
8) If you lost your phone, would it feel tragic? NO!
9) Do you like to exercise? How? Used to love rowing and mowing.
10) What food makes you think of your grandma?Anything Polish or Russian

 

[Neesy]

9. What is the worst gift you ever received?
the crabs

That was funny! (I was not expecting that)

 

[HollyGolightly]

8/2 Spidey's questions

1. Do you recycle? Most definitely - metals, plastics, paper, all the things.
2. Are you spontaneous or a planner? I'm a spontaneous planner - my super power is pulling it off at the last minute
3. If you could change anything in the way you were raised- what would it be? I wish my parents had liked each other a little more
4. What sound(s) do you love? Thunder, lightening, rain, babies giggling
5. What do you prefer- sweet or salty? I can't pick just one
6. What was a food you hated as a child, but eat as an adult? Onions
7. If you could pick anyone as a mentor who would it be? Tim Gunn
8. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I'm an introvert until I get comfortable around you, and then I extrovert all over the place
9. What is the worst gift you ever received? I've never thought of any gift as bad, but sometimes someone who doesn't know me will give me something scented that I just can't deal with like hand lotion or a candle. I just say thanks and pass it on. I love lotion and candles but you have to know what a person likes to smell before you buy them something scented.
10. What do you miss most about being a younger/a child? Having someone else make all the hard decisions