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Bright Monday greetings to you all! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and that you’re ready to commence another terrific week. Let's start the week by considering:
Today’s Question(s):
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store?
Gas station?
Shopping center?
Library?
School?
Government building?
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired?
When did you acquire said item?
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it?
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you?
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else?
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry?
Today In History: 1788 – Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the US Constitution 1820 – The first 86 African-American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia 1840 – Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony 1918 – British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote 1933 – The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the beginning and ending of terms of the elected federal offices, goes into effect 1952 – Elizabeth II becomes queen regnant of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms upon the death of her father, George VI 1959 – Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit 1978 – The Blizzard of ’78, one of the worst Nor’easters in New England history, hits the region with sustained winds of 65 MPH and snowfall rates of 4” an hour 1990 – Steve Briers of Wales recites the entire lyrics of Queen’s album “A Night at the Opera” in 9 minutes and 58.44 seconds – backwards!
Today’s Word:
Pertinacity \pûr tn ăs ĭ tē\ noun
Persistent determination, tenacious determination
Today Is:
Pay A Compliment Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store? ~ 3/4 of a mile to supermarket; 3 blocks to general or dollar store. Gas station? 4 blocks. Shopping center? ~ 4 blocks to downtown, a very hip place. Library? 5 blocks School? 7 blocks or so. Government building? ~ 4 blocks
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired? ~ entertainment center, new coffee maker and a new electric skillet.
When did you acquire said item? ~ All within the last 30 days.
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it? Lol, I still like it. Haven't even used them yet.
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you? ~ It came from a great CD friend.
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else? ~ Last night at a good friend's house - I told his sweetheart how super nice her hair looks.
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? ~ I don't ever do the laundry. I don't mind doing it at all but my wife won't let me do it....like I don't know how or somethin'.
Today Is:
Pay A Compliment Day ~ Great job with the QOTD, B'wormy!
National Frozen Yogurt Day ~ Why? Wouldn't you have to thaw it out to eat it then?
Hello, my good friends! All good wishes to you all!
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How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery stor?
Gas station?b
Shopping center?
Library?
School?
Government building?
Between six and eight miles for everything.
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired?
Chairs
When did you acquire said item?
From my parent's home.
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it?
Some need a lot of work, reupholstering etc. After that's done, they'll be great!
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you?
Someone yesterday told me I am a good grammie!
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else?
I told my grand daughter how wonderful she was going from store to store grocery shopping yesterday. That's not easy for a two and a half year old, but she was great! Of course, buying the Pirate's Booty to carry around and snack on helped...
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? My mother was a stay at home mom who always had her week planned by "chores." Monday was laundry day. I do laundry whenever it's necessary.
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store? 5 minutes Gas station? See above Shopping center? See above Library? Less than 10 minutes School? I don't go to school but the nearest is under 10 minutes from here Government building? I'd say 10 minutes
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired? Baby furniture
When did you acquire said item? Fall 2010
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it? Not ready to replace it at all! It's still new!
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? Every day!
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store?
Less than 2 miles
Gas station?
At the grocery store
Shopping center?
If you mean a group of stores, I have 3 big box, 1 grocery, 1 home improvement and a host of others along with restaurants all less than 3 miles from here. Ig you meam an enclosed mall that's 7 miles.
Library?
Less than 3 miles
School?
1.5 blocks
Government building?
1.5 miles
Just a reminder, if you would like to be in the middle of things I'll make you a great deal on a beautiful 4BR, 3.5BATH home.
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired?
Futons in FR when Nancy could not get upstairs to the bedroom.
When did you acquire said item?
early 07
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it?
I still like them but I no longer need 2
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you?
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else?
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? when washing machine is full. I use washing machine as a hamper.
Today In History: 1788 – Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the US Constitution 1820 – The first 86 African-American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia 1840 – Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony 1918 – British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote 1933 – The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the beginning and ending of terms of the elected federal offices, goes into effect 1952 – Elizabeth II becomes queen regnant of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms upon the death of her father, George VI 1959 – Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit 1978 – The Blizzard of ’78, one of the worst Nor’easters in New England history, hits the region with sustained winds of 65 MPH and snowfall rates of 4” an hour 1990 – Steve Briers of Wales recites the entire lyrics of Queen’s album “A Night at the Opera” in 9 minutes and 58.44 seconds – backwards!
Today’s Word:
Pertinacity \pûr tn ăs ĭ tē\ noun
Persistent determination, tenacious determination
Today Is:
Pay A Compliment Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day[/quote]
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store? Full store, 1.5 miles. Gas station? About a mile. It has a convenience store. Shopping center? Typical mall-type, the next town. Library? About .5 mile. School? Kitty-corner across the street. Government building? Town Hall about a mile. County seat, the next town.
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired? Storage cubbies.
When did you acquire said item? A couple of months ago.
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it? They seem to be working for what I bought them for, so I guess I still like them!
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you? I don't remember. I try not to keep score.
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else? I told a friend I hadn't seen in months that she looked great. She said she had lost 50 lbs.
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? It's easier for me to do it any time it needs done, no particular day.
Today In History: 1788 – Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the US Constitution 1820 – The first 86 African-American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia 1840 – Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony 1918 – British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote 1933 – The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the beginning and ending of terms of the elected federal offices, goes into effect 1952 – Elizabeth II becomes queen regnant of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms upon the death of her father, George VI 1959 – Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit 1978 – The Blizzard of ’78, one of the worst Nor’easters in New England history, hits the region with sustained winds of 65 MPH and snowfall rates of 4” an hour 1990 – Steve Briers of Wales recites the entire lyrics of Queen’s album “A Night at the Opera” in 9 minutes and 58.44 seconds – backwards!
Today’s Word:
Pertinacity \pûr tn ăs ĭ tē\ noun
Persistent determination, tenacious determination
Today Is:
Pay A Compliment Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day Yummmmm...
Bright Monday greetings to you all! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and that you’re ready to commence another terrific week. Let's start the week by considering:
Today’s Question(s): Thanks for the QOTD, MWBW!!
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store? 1.5 miles
Gas station? same as above
Shopping center? 3 miles
Library? 1.5 miles
School? [b]couple of blocks[/B
Government building? couple of blocksExtra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired? A nice bed
When did you acquire said item? Few months ago...
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it? I like it so much, I hate moving on Monday mornings
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you? Yesterday
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else? Today..a very wonderful hardworking lady...
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? Whenerver
Today In History:
1788 – Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the US Constitution
1820 – The first 86 African-American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia
1840 – Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony Colonization..
1918 – British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote
1933 – The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the beginning and ending of terms of the elected federal offices, goes into effect
1952 – Elizabeth II becomes queen regnant of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms upon the death of her father, George VI
1959 – Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit
1978 – The Blizzard of ’78, one of the worst Nor’easters in New England history, hits the region with sustained winds of 65 MPH and snowfall rates of 4” an hour
1990 – Steve Briers of Wales recites the entire lyrics of Queen’s album “A Night at the Opera” in 9 minutes and 58.44 seconds – backwards!
Today’s Word:
Pertinacity \pûr tn ăs ĭ tē\ noun
Persistent determination, tenacious determination
Today Is:
Pay A Compliment Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Have a wonderful day folks. For those of us in Commonweath Countries (all former colonies of Great Britain--there are a few of here and some care, while others probably do not), today marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign. There will be celebrations throughout the Commonwealth all year. (That includes Canada, New Zealand, Australia) and many other places.
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store? 2 miles
Gas station? 1.5 miles
Shopping center? 5 miles
Library? 5 miles
School? 2 blocks
Government building? Almost put 5 miles again but remembered a new DMV just a couple miles from the house.
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired? A recliner for DH
When did you acquire said item? April of last year
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it? The chair is a case of "their hearts were in the right place" My DH's recliner was on it's last legs. As most of you know he went thru chemo treatments last year so we decided once the chemo was done we'd get rid of the chair. His sibling wanted to do something so they purchased him the chair. It has all the bells and whistles..it heats, it vibrates, it massages, it will lift him out if need be..nice huh? Well, it needs a cord to do this so we've had to stretch a power cord to the outlet, the foot rest needs the remote to raise and lower it AND it's just plain ugly and not comfortable at all. So we'll be thankful for their thoughfulness and hang on to it as long as we can before it's not insulting to get rid of it.
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you? Job well done....Saturday
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else? Job well done....Saturday
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry? No set day...I tend to do my chores during the week so I have the weekend to play.
How far do you have to drive/walk/bicycle to reach the nearest:
Grocery store? About a mile and a half.
Gas station? About a quarter mile. Shopping center? About a mile a quarter mile. Library? 3/4 mile.
School? A country 1/4 mile
Government building? About a mile to City Hall.
Extra Credit Question:
What was the last home furnishings item you acquired? If Cast Iron cooking wear doesn't count I don't know.
When did you acquire said item? Two items over the last two years +
Do you still like it, or are you ready to replace it? Being on piece belong to my late aunt and a first cousin searched forever to find the
Bonus Question:
What was the last compliment someone paid you? The hotel host at the front desk. I really hate to leave this place today.
What was the last compliment that you paid someone else? The lady that has been caring for my room.
Just for Fun:
What day of the week do you do laundry?I don't touch laundry or stoves. You really wouldn't want me to. Just let me build computers.
Today In History: 1788 – Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the US Constitution 1820 – The first 86 African-American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia 1840 – Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony 1918 – British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote 1933 – The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the beginning and ending of terms of the elected federal offices, goes into effect 1952 – Elizabeth II becomes queen regnant of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms upon the death of her father, George VI 1959 – Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuitand vacuum tubes soon became extint. 1978 – The Blizzard of ’78, one of the worst Nor’easters in New England history, hits the region with sustained winds of 65 MPH and snowfall rates of 4” an hour 1990 – Steve Briers of Wales recites the entire lyrics of Queen’s album “A Night at the Opera” in 9 minutes and 58.44 seconds – backwards!
Today’s Word:
Pertinacity \pûr tn ăs ĭ tē\ noun
Persistent determination, tenacious determination
Today Is:
Pay A Compliment Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
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