3/11/07
Spontaneous Questions
It's raining cats and dogs and I think a few gerbils from the sound of it. I can never sleep go to sleep during a storm (esp. one this loud. I can't complain because we do need this weather rather badly--for the sake for the blue bonnets we needed this rain. Let's hope they aren't drowning.
I came across this blog, while reading some of my knitting email. Miss Knotty made herself a fun quiz to make up for the sorely lacking one from myspace. Since I can't sleep and my satellite is out--why not.
What is the airspeed velocity of a laden swallow? African or European?
Which is stickier: Cotton Candy or a Caramel apple? Caramel Apple
If you were trying to dig to China, what kind of vessel would you use to get through the Liquid Hot Magma? Obviously--I'd...um--go to Wal-Mart and buy myself a silver car shade and--oh hell I don't know...
If you had a choice of a lifetime supply of Tube Socks or one pair of handknit socks from your now-deceased grandmother to last you for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Awww, I had think about it--but as much as I love my Grandma--I hate he hand knit socks so I'll have to go with the life time supply of tubeys. Yeah Iknow I am heartless. BUT I get her jewelry when she dies--so I'll have that to remember her by.
When you were a kid, did you make up songs to sing while waiting on your mom at the department store? Yes. I just wish I could actually carry a tune.
When you think of all the movies that have ever been made, what movie comes to mind as the movie you would stay up until 2:30 a.m. to watch because it has the director’s commentary enabled? (supposing, of course, that this is NOT a movie in your collection) Pulp Fiction--because I LOVE Quentin
Would you sacrifice your integrity for money? Of course not.
What is the contents of the black shoebox in the back of your closet? How did you know? An assortment of mis-matched flash cards and puzzle piece that belong to my 5 year old
When the rubber meets the road, are you going to be behind the wheel, or under it? Oh behind that wheel baby--BEHIND IT!
If Train A leaves Tuscon at 8:30 a.m. and Train B leaves Ottawa at 4:15 p.m., in what state will they bury the survivors? If it's Union Pacific--Texas
Would you consider answering a philosophical question with a quote from someone else? Would your quote be from The Bible? Hmmmm--it all depends. I'd probably use the quote from Ecclesiastes...it's pretty generic---one size fits all. Other than that i consider myself quite quotable--so other wise it'll be my own brand of genius I'd tap.
How many vinyl records have you bought in your lifetime? Do you know what a vinyl record is? Do you know what an 8-track is? (in desperate tone of voice) - Do you know what a cassette tape is? Do you know what a CD is? Sigh.LOL. I've bought dozen's of vinyl records--My parent's had a few 8 tracks banging around--no players though. I still own cassettes (and in my wilder days I owned every single New Kids on the Block cassette) Do I OWN CDS?? I used to worry about my escape plan for my library of CDs in case of a fire.
What’s the last sport you invented? Oh quickly can I wash the dishes and STILL get some knitting time in.
How many cookbooks does your mother own? Obviously not enough because she's a--oops she reads this blog--ummm she's got lot's and it shows--she a, erm terrific cook!
Do you think the Eastern Seaboard is sinking as a result of the number of old “National Geographic” Magazines that people have in their basements? No--it's the stash of porn under the steps.
When you are reading for pleasure, do you take notes? What? And myself slow down?
If you had to guess, how many dance partners would you say that your grandmother had at her coming-out party? LOL! If you mean her coming of age not her hello I am a lesbian luau--I'd thing she had dozens--she was quite a looker.
When you were at the last New Year’s party you attended, did anyone end up wearing a lampshade as a hat? Was it you? Are there photographs? Are they on the Internet? Are you sorry? Nah I am quite boring no picture of me wearing a lampshade...however--there is some circulating of me wearing nothing but scarves. Unfortunately no alcohol was involved in that escapade
When you consider the serious ramifications of global warming on the world today, do you think that ice cream vendors are going to have difficulties selling their products? If I believed in global warming--I'd have to say ice cream vendors would make out like bandits--HAHA it's a conspiracy of the ice cream vendors--a world wide consortium of men in white coats!!
Boy, that thunder and lighting is getting quite spectacular.
Without counting, how many pennies do you have in your savings account at this very moment? Ha pennies don't actually exist in banks! I hope I have more than 10,000,000 pennies because I just paid a bunch of bills.
When you read Plato, do you think in a Greek accent? Nope--but I used to have a Latin teacher that would read out loud in an Italian accent. I always found it very disconcerting.
Do you think Wayne Newton is creepier now, or when he had that weird woman-voice back in the 50s-60s (I know, I know - who’s Wayne Newton?) He's always been creepy.
If you had to visit Waukeegan, WI for four days, who would you take with you? If I took my Mom could I leave her there? LOL I luv oo Mommy.
If you see a Notary Public running at you brandishing a stamp, what do you do? Duck
GOOSE!
Do you prefer cambric or buckskin for frontierwear? Cambric--it's prettier.
Bacon or corned beef hash? oo bacon--most definitely. Hmmmmm, bacon...
What is the square root of the number of videos in my apartment? (Not your apartment.) If i am not mistaken you are mid 20s--I'd guess--at the most, 2
Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your Lord and savior, and that He died on the cross to forgive your sins? Jesus Christ is my lord and saviour, but he didn't die on the cross to forgive my sins--he did THAT in the garden of Gethesame--he DIED to break the bonds of dead so he and US could be resurrected.
Phillips or flat-head? Phillips--how many toys do you ever see that actually need a flat head?? That's right NONE. I need an itty bitty phillips head screwdriver.
Oh good the satellite's back on...
Would you ever dye your hair with Kool-Aid? What flavor would you use? Hmmm, black cherry- I look good in red.
When Dostoyevsky was writing “The Brothers Karamazov”, do you think he was comparing notes with Tolstoy on “Crime and Punishment?” Er...yes?
Do you like Jamaican music? Have you ever actually heard any Jamaican music? Yes, and I have in Jamaica.
When you milk a cow, do you talk to it or whistle tunelessly through your teeth? Never have milked a cow--but if I did...I'd talk to it nice and sweet, begging it NOT to bite or kick me.
Which is the best gift: a pen-and-pencil set, a paperweight, or a cellphone from the 1980s? Hmmm--pen and pencil set--I love to write.
Whew--that's a long one--thanks Miss Knotty--btw YOU need to answer some yerself.
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