Today's Question Wednesday 8-25-10 (daughter, school, beautiful, home)

[Vichel]

Today's Question(s):

I need to focus more on doing our income tax and less on gardening (except it's been such nice winter weather these days (sunny, mild), it's hard to sit inside and do yukky boring taxes! )


Extra Credit Question:

When does school start in your neck of the woods ? Different from your neck of the woods due to the seasons - starts first week of February here.

How far do you live from any of the following schools:

Elementary ? Just over a mile.
Middle ? Don't have those here.
High School ? Just over a mile.
College ? Several miles away.

If any of our QOTD family lives very close, does the school traffic affect you ? There's a bit of extra traffic along my street during the times parents are driving their kids to and from school.


Bonus Question:

Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ? Yes. We still have it. Nothing fancy.

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ? The moon mostly. It's not the best of telescopes to look at anything smaller or further.


Just for fun:

How many items in your home have "Truckles" ? One - the desk in the Study.

[tet tea]

I need to focus more on getting stuff done around here, and less on the T.V.

When does school start in your neck of the woods ? A week today. Peace and quiet will again descend on my home!

How far do you live from any of the following schools:

Elementary ?
Middle ?
High School ?
College ?

They are all within 3-10 miles

Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ? A long time ago.

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ? The birds at my feeder, night sky, and the mountain visible from the deck.

How many items in your home have "Truckles" ? If these are casters, then the sofa in the family room is guilty.

[Bydand]

Today's Question(s):
I need to focus more on people and less on things.

Extra Credit Question:
When does school start in your neck of the woods ?
This year it is September 7th. (Michigan law has it that all public schools start after Labor Day, unless they are on a full year calender)

How far do you live from any of the following schools:
Elementary ? 2 blocks to the East
Middle ? 3 blocks to the Northwest
High School ? I can hit it with a rock from the backyard. Maybe 150 feet from the property line.
College ? 4 miles

If any of our QOTD family lives very close, does the school traffic affect you?
Not at all. Hardly any increase in traffic on the side streets at all.

Bonus Question:
Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ?
Yes, several over the years

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ?
1st the moon, then probably some of the other planets that are visible.

Just for fun:
How many items in your home have "Truckles" ?
Quite a few.

[I Am Woman]

Today's Question(s):

I need to focus more on _my to do list_______ and less on _reading and the internet_______?


Extra Credit Question:

When does school start in your neck of the woods ? School started August 11th

How far do you live from any of the following schools:

Elementary ?1 block
Middle ? About 1/2 mile
High School ? About 2 1/2 miles
College ? Not quite 4 miles

If any of our QOTD family lives very close, does the school traffic affect you ? Not really


Bonus Question:

Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ? Yes

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ?
The sky, of course!

Just for fun:

How many items in your home have "Truckles" ? 6 or 7

Have a grand Wednesday!

[kygman]

Today's Question(s):

I need to focus more on the house and yard and less on job looking for a day or two?


Extra Credit Question:

When does school start in your neck of the woods ? Schools around here started Aug. 11

How far do you live from any of the following schools:

Elementary ? Elem., middle, and high school are all in one complex about a mile from here
Middle ?
High School ?
College ? 35 miles

If any of our QOTD family lives very close, does the school traffic affect you ?


Bonus Question:

Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ? I have one out in the shed now

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ? If it was a stronger one I'd aim it towards Saturn


Just for fun:

How many items in your home have "Truckles" ? I don't think any do.

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

I need to focus more on house work and less on City Data
School started Monday.
We had a large telescope, just gave it to my brother in law.
I have cart and a chair with wheels.

[sun queen]

Happy good morning to aLLyaLL I am sending lots of love and peace to make life mo-better... I need to focus more... School has been in session for some weeks now in my neck of the woods. I live very close to schools and the traffic would affect me if I didn't take a detour, my kid attends a different school. Maybe owned a telescope, but did not set it up. I am uncertain about the just for fun question, but it reminds me of song lyrics "just keep on trucking baby"

[Nomadicus]

Today's Question(s):

I need to focus more on exercise and less on CD.


Extra Credit Question:

When does school start in your neck of the woods ? Today

How far do you live from any of the following schools:

Elementary ? 2 Blocks
Middle ? Across town
High School ? 3 blocks
College ? 23 miles

If any of our QOTD family lives very close, does the school traffic affect you ? No


Bonus Question:

Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ?

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ? The moon.


Just for fun:

How many items in your home have "Truckles" ? Four


Today in History:
1609 - Galileo demonstrates his 1st telescope to Venetian lawmakers
1875 - Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel. He made the swim from Dover to Cap Gris-nez, France in 21 hours, 45 minutes.
1916 - The U.S. National Park Service was created.
1970 - Elton John's 1st U.S. appearance, Los Angeles


Word of the Day:
truckle\TRUHK-uhl\ ,
noun:
1. A small wheel or roller; a caster.


Today is:
Whiskey Sour Day
Kiss and Make-up Day
National Park Day
National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day It's all second-hand once you wear it.
National Neighborhood Day I have one.
Telescope Day Aim it at the moon, not the neighbors windows.

[VelcroQueen]

I had written: "I don't know! I'll have to think about that."
Okay! Here's my answer:

I need to focus more on cleaning my house and less on City-Data Forum!

[Ketabcha]

Today's Question(s):

I need to focus more on getting things done and less on procrastinating.


Extra Credit Question:

When does school start in your neck of the woods ? It started two days ago.

How far do you live from any of the following schools:

Elementary ? about 2 miles
Middle ? I don't know where the middle school is.
High School ? 5 miles
College ? Around 8 miles.

If any of our QOTD family lives very close, does the school traffic affect you ? n/a


Bonus Question:

Have you or anyone in your family ever owned a telescope ? Nope

If a telescope showed up at your home, what would you aim it at ?
The Big Dipper only because I know where to find it.


Just for fun:

How many items in your home have "Truckles" ?
Hmmm. All my luggage, a dolly, a collapsable orange cart. Gee there are a lot around here.


Today in History:
1609 - Galileo demonstrates his 1st telescope to Venetian lawmakers
1875 - Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel. He made the swim from Dover to Cap Gris-nez, France in 21 hours, 45 minutes. I thought that Gertrude Ederle was the first.
1916 - The U.S. National Park Service was created. PBS has an excellent series on our national parks.
1970 - Elton John's 1st U.S. appearance, Los Angeles


Word of the Day:
truckle\TRUHK-uhl\ ,
noun:
1. A small wheel or roller; a caster.


Today is:
Whiskey Sour Day
Kiss and Make-up Day
National Park Day
National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day
National Neighborhood Day I have really good neighbors. I've known them for years.
Telescope Day