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post #4861 of 6846
4/8/12 at 10:55pm
Have you ever fantasized or wondered what it would be like to live in a converted barn, church, or other building originally used for some other purpose? ( I've always wanted to try out a lighthouse )

I like the idea of living in a converted oast house - one of the circular ones. Or a barn conversion. I think it has to do with the high ceilings. A lighthouse would be cool, though my hamstrings ache just thinking about all those stairs!

Do you have a favourite artistic movement ?

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post #4862 of 6846
4/8/12 at 11:40pm
Impressionist period.

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Scrambled, over easy, sunny side up? Other for eggs?
post #4863 of 6846
4/9/12 at 3:05am
Scrambled

Would you rather be a member of a world championship sports team or be the champion of an individual sport?
post #4864 of 6846
4/9/12 at 3:26am
Champion of an individual sport. This way I contain all glory.

If you were a heart surgeon and you only had one heart at a time of crisis. Two patients direly needed the heart. A 4 year old girl (with 2 parents and only an older brother and parents cannot conceive more children). And a middle aged father with 3 children between 7 and 12 years old and the wife has no educational background.

Who'd you give the heart to? Otherwise both perish immediately.
post #4865 of 6846
4/9/12 at 3:44am
I'd have to flip a coin.

At the end of the day, going forward, what cliche drives you crazy?
post #4866 of 6846
4/9/12 at 4:08am
I hear what you're saying ...

Are there any sayings or descriptions that, as far as you are aware, were invented by or are used only by you or your family?

(e.g., in my household something that isn't quite right is described as 'a bit French milk', following my son's point blank refusal to drink fresh milk on his first trip to France because it tasted slightly different to English milk).
post #4867 of 6846
4/9/12 at 4:22am
I can't think of any used exclusively by my family.

Which room of your home do you feel the most relaxed in?
post #4868 of 6846
4/9/12 at 5:27am
Quote:
(e.g., in my household something that isn't quite right is described as 'a bit French milk', following my son's point blank refusal to drink fresh milk on his first trip to France because it tasted slightly different to English milk).

Devilcat, I'm just wondering about the use of "different to." American English always use "from" or "than" in this construction. But I've seen a number of British posters use the "to." Is this fairly standard?
post #4869 of 6846
4/9/12 at 5:47am
Re-Posed: Which room of your home do you feel the most relaxed in?
post #4870 of 6846
4/9/12 at 6:54am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redneck Perfumisto View Post

I *love* chicken-fried steak! In fact, I had it last night. The Amish and Mennonites around here serve a lot of classic American dishes like that, and do a fantastic job of preparation. It's dead simple, but requires a good recipe to really stand out from the crowd. It's generally served with a white, black-pepper gravy. Yesterday's had a yellow/brown herb gravy unlike any I'd had before - quite awesome. I guess I've become a redneck connoisseur of the stuff. My wife usually gets liver and onions at the same places.

Red, I didnt know the Amish made Chicken Fried Steak. I have a little Amish cookbook that I bought on ebay years ago. Its adorable, with little drawings and sayings in German. I dont use it for the recipes, I just like it looking at it. Ill bet there is a recipe for chicken friend steak in there.

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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Re-Posed: Which room of your home do you feel the most relaxed in?

My bedroom.

What room or building outside of your home is the most relaxing to you? (me: public library)
post #4871 of 6846
4/9/12 at 1:07pm
I have to go with the library also!!!

SQ!!!

Gary
post #4872 of 6846
4/9/12 at 1:11pm
My office

What great event awaits you this summer?
post #4873 of 6846
4/9/12 at 2:05pm
I don’t know. We’ll see what’s in store.

sq.
post #4874 of 6846
4/9/12 at 2:07pm
Who knows ! Like Lilybelle- we'll have to wait and see.

When did you last see the UPS man ?
post #4875 of 6846
4/9/12 at 2:49pm
About a week ago when he delivered a new "electronic toy"

When is the last time you saw the FedEx man?
post #4876 of 6846
4/9/12 at 2:51pm
Oh not for a long time - it seems UPS has taken over !

Is anyone on a diet ?
post #4877 of 6846
4/9/12 at 4:46pm
No but I do exercise more now than I used to. Oddly enough, I also feel better now than I used to.

SQ
post #4878 of 6846
4/9/12 at 5:51pm
Supposedly I am on a diet, but I have been cheating so much lately that I feel like I’m kidding myself. I do not cheat with wheat because that makes me feel very ill, but I’ve been ingesting way too much sugar and dairy. I’m not supposed to have either.

Any interesting coincidences lately?
post #4879 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:19pm
Not lately. Everything going normally as planned with no surprises.

How much of a fluctuation do you see in your weight over a period of a month?
post #4880 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:22pm
Usually just 2-3 pounds -- I float around 185.

SQ!
post #4881 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:29pm
Depends...if it's around the holidays, forget it!

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Favorite potato chips?
post #4882 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:32pm
Lay's classic potato chips.

Did anyone have trouble logging into Basenotes about 15 minutes ago ?
post #4883 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:36pm
Beaucoup problems for the last hour.

How annoying does that get for you not being able to log on?
post #4884 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:50pm
Aha ! Glad I was not the only one ...and here I was blaming bloody Tapatalk again !
It is gets fairly irritating not being able to log in.

Are you into conspiracy theories ?
post #4885 of 6846
4/9/12 at 9:56pm
I find them intriguing and they keep me entertained but tend not to give them much credence.

How easy is it for you to express what you are feeling deep inside verbally?
post #4886 of 6846
4/9/12 at 10:25pm
Easy. I'd say it's one of my real talents in life.

Q- what is your all-time favorite television show?
post #4887 of 6846
4/9/12 at 11:56pm
American Idol (I confess). And I couldn't tell you exactly why.

What is the best exercise for thighs and butt?
post #4888 of 6846
4/10/12 at 12:01am
Quote:
Originally Posted by IngaMi View Post

Hillaire, I had this water answer ready but was pokey getting it ready, so here is my answer:I drink a lot of water Hillaire - and my sons do too. We have a water well here, and the water is wonderful, the well is slow but steady, thank goodness. ( we had trouble with it awhile back, and had to "pull" the well, replace leathers, etc. quite the commotion ) I don't buy individual plastic water bottles at all, it makes me crazy when I see so many people buying huge flats of them, their carts are full. I can see the need for it if there's a dire emergency - tornado or hurricane warnings, etc. Here, we have the very occasional tornado warning, but other than that, I can see few reasons for buying so many. The occasional bottle, I can see, in a pinch. When we were having trouble with the well, I did buy a few of the large refillable types, and I would use those. I still have them stored, just in case. - that water well problem last year was actually a real pain in the butt, I guess you could say we were "fortunate" that it happened when there was snow on the ground since I would go out and bring in pails of snow to melt for flushing the toilet, and having good old fashioned sponge baths. I can hardly tell you how happy I was the day the well was back in service. I appreciate good water!

Favorite celestial object? The Moon. It endlessly fascinates me how much the moon affects everything. I sometimes even find myself kind of daydreaming about the moon and the tides, the moon is something I can almost feel.

Have you ever fantasized or wondered what it would be like to live in a converted barn, church, or other building originally used for some other purpose? ( I've always wanted to try out a lighthouse )

I appreciate your answer, and I AGREE about the bottles everywhere. I have a home delivery service, which is delightful as they refill and clean my bottles. We fill our tote bottles to go out. But well water is the bomb!!!!!

I fantasize about refurbishing some old CHURCH or FIREHOUSE quite often!
post #4889 of 6846
4/10/12 at 2:32am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Forlorn View Post

Devilcat, I'm just wondering about the use of "different to." American English always use "from" or "than" in this construction. But I've seen a number of British posters use the "to." Is this fairly standard?

Hi Forlorn. I think it's an acceptable form in British English, although don't know if it's standard. 'Different from' is probably more common, and I expect for some it's the correct grammar (I'm afraid rules of grammar aren't my strong suit )

Exercise for thighs and butt? Cycling or hill walking.

What are you reading at the moment?
post #4890 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:04am
Memoirs Of A Geisha.

Would you rather be exempt from paying tax for the rest of your life or have free top class health insurance valid anywhere in the world for life?
post #4891 of 6846
4/10/12 at 5:34am
The latter

What percent of your out-of-pocket expenses would you say are paid with a credit card?
post #4892 of 6846
4/10/12 at 5:53am
While it would be excellent to have lifelong top class healthcare, my vote has to be for tax exemption. The less access the government has to my life the better.

What was the last reunion you attended?
post #4893 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:14am
To my shame, none I have recollections of (probably because if such a reunion took place, it was too far back in the past)

What sectors of economy, social life, trade etc. should, in your opinion, be less taxed?
post #4894 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:19am
gasoline

What does your typical breakfast consist of?
post #4895 of 6846
4/10/12 at 2:26pm
coffee

do you prefer to exercise at home or in a public gym?
post #4896 of 6846
4/10/12 at 2:32pm
I hate exercise either way – unless it is doing something fun that doesn’t feel like exercise – but I go to a public gym now because there is a trainer I like very much who encourages me and will call me if I don’t come in. Keeps me at it. Which I need.

sq.
post #4897 of 6846
4/10/12 at 2:50pm
Public gym. Like the social interaction.

Have you researched your family history?
post #4898 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:17pm
Yes and it's wild !

What's your favorite name for a pet ?
post #4899 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:18pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Have you researched your family history?

Nope, I may do one day when I'm very bored.

What's your favourite game (board/video/party..)?
post #4900 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:19pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimi Gardenia View Post

Yes and it's wild !

What's your favorite name for a pet ?

My dog's called Henry... I like people names

My question above...
post #4901 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:30pm
chess

As a child, were you good in art class or awful?
post #4902 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:35pm
It was always my best subject in school. Or were you referring to good behavior? I was usually quite well behaved too, because engaged.

What was your favorite subject as a child?
post #4903 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:38pm
History - believe it or not !

SQ
post #4904 of 6846
4/10/12 at 3:49pm
History for me too.

How long does your recovery take when faced with a cold?
post #4905 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:02pm
About a week, maybe a little bit less.

What subject did you usually struggle with in school?
post #4906 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:03pm
Mathematics !

What is your greatest fear ?
post #4907 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:30pm
Dying alone

What can pick up your spirits in a heartbeat?
post #4908 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:51pm
(((Hednic)))
My greatest fear is lizards . I cannot stand them !

Chocolate gives instant pleasure. Now chocolate whilst placing an order on the Chanel website is heaven !

SQ
post #4909 of 6846
4/10/12 at 6:58pm
Getting a call from one of my kids.

How do you feel about "pet therapy" for people?
post #4910 of 6846
4/10/12 at 7:01pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimi Gardenia View Post

(((Hednic)))
My greatest fear is lizards . I cannot stand them !

Chocolate gives instant pleasure. Now chocolate whilst placing an order on the Chanel website is heaven !

SQ

Banana Pie Mimi!!! Banana Pie brings instant pleasure.....Add some Chocolate and place an order on my favorite fragrance site and this is heaven.....News of a new fragrance can lift my spirits!!!

SQ!!!

Gary
post #4911 of 6846
4/10/12 at 7:06pm
Gary - mmmmm- banana cream pie - yes , it's instant happiness !

I think pet therapy works . Petting animals can do wonders for the spirit and therefore the physical body .

SQ
post #4912 of 6846
4/10/12 at 7:06pm
I have seen it work. It's wonderful

How do you deal with mean-spirited people?
post #4913 of 6846
4/10/12 at 7:56pm
Offer them a hot beverage

SQ
post #4914 of 6846
4/10/12 at 8:08pm
Simply choose not to lower myself to the level of their moronic and childish disposition.

From what source do you satisfy your need to get news?
post #4915 of 6846
4/10/12 at 8:29pm
Basenotes and my husband

How do you know when you are out of control?
post #4916 of 6846
4/10/12 at 8:37pm
People around me let me know. Otherwise, somewhat oblivious.

Who makes you feel like a prince or princess?
post #4917 of 6846
4/10/12 at 8:49pm
My husband does and so does my son.

Are you quick to anger ?
post #4918 of 6846
4/10/12 at 8:57pm
Yes but thankfully I can control it.

How judgmental , of others, are you?
post #4919 of 6846
4/10/12 at 8:59pm
I think as human beings we are all judgmental to some extent but we can keep it in check . It's a matter of reminding oneself - some days I am forgetful of the reminder !

Do you procrastinate with things that you dislike doing or do you tackle them straight away ?
post #4920 of 6846
4/10/12 at 9:00pm
Very judgmental, unfortunately. I am not proud of it.


Edit: tackle them right away
SQ
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