Today's Question, Thursday 16 February 2012 (Hawaii, NYC, Long Island)

[KiwiKate]

Still cooler in the NV desert today -- 55 degrees -- but the clouds have cleared.

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited? Portugal.

Why was it such a good place? Historic, picturesque, sunny people.

Large or small, what islands have you visited? New Zealand and many of its small coastal islands, Fiji, Hawaii.

Have you ever lived on an island? Yes.

If so, any pros or cons to it? It all depends on location.

Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage
Wagon Hayride
Sleigh
Or on horseback In my youth

Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds? The only dogs I've known well were Labs, Great Danes and a Golden Retriever. They were all wonderful.

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have? Any one that needed a good home.

Happy Thursday everyone.

[Ilene Wright]

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited?
I haven't been too many places but Folly Beach near Charleston was quite nice

Why was it such a good place?
There's a lighthouse there that you have to walk to get to but it's worth it, it is beautiful and the most peaceful place I've ever been

Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited?
Um, Harkers Island, Cedar Island and Padre Island

Have you ever lived on an island? no
If so, any pros or cons to it?


Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage....in Charleston, SC
Wagon
Sleigh
Or on horseback.....growing up in NC
If so, when and where?


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds?
I love Bernese Mountain Dogs the best, but I love all of them really

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have?
definitely a Bernese Mountain Dog



Today Is:
Innovation Day............................
Almond Day................................love 'em
Do a Grouch a Favor Day ......I'm the grouch


A Picture for Today:
This is a picture by yours truly of some drivers and their carriages waiting outside the Peabody Hotel for passengers who want to take a spin around downtown. If you look closely you can see a couple of dogs waiting, too. See them? One is a traditional coach dog, a Dalmatian. You have to look close for him. Only his head is visible. The other dog looks like one of the best breeds ever - a mutt!

[High_Plains_Retired]

Today's Question, Thursday 16 February 2012 \
Here we are part way through February. The holidays are over. Some of us have had some winter weather, but it's not yet time for spring.
Snow or shine maybe cabin fever has set in and you want to get away. So where will it be? Tell us what's worked before in . . .

No plans yet.

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited?

Vina Del Mar, Chile although I was not on vacation.

Why was it such a good place?

Beautiful country, beautiful city, beautiful people.


Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited?

The smallest island was a tiny island in Perry's Lake (deep east Texas). There was a steel cable with a slide hold stretched about 200/300 yards between a pine tree on the shore to the island.

The largest island would be the British Isles. To my knowledge they have no slide cable transports to or from the Island.

I forgot Padre Island.

Have you ever lived on an island?

No

If so, any pros or cons to it?

N/A

Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage Yes. My father-in-law in west Texas had a doctor's carriage in the 1970s and my wife and I rode a tourist carriage in Philadelphia in the 1990s.
Wagon Yes. An uncle in east Texas had a buckboard and an old mare named Dixie in the 1950s.
Sleigh Possibly. I seem to recall that old uncle also having a snow sleigh in his barn. However, I don't recall him ever having any snow.
Or on horseback Yes. Mostly rode with a childhood friend in east Texas in the early 1960s through much of my youth, a few times in west Texas and New Mexico.

If so, when and where?
See above.


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds?

Not really.

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have?

Great Pyrenees for the farm if he/she wouldn't eat my cats.

[motormaker]

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited?
Lake Powell in AZ and UT and the Big Island-Hawaii.

Why was it such a good place?
Both places have spectacular, but opposing scenery.

Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited?
Catalina
Lido Island
Vancouver Island
Bainbridge Island
Whidby Island
Puerto Rico.
I'm sure there are others.


Have you ever lived on an island?
Puerto Rico for 1 year.

If so, any pros or cons to it?
Pros: The weather and the interior of the island was pretty.
Cons: The murder and drug problem.

Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage
Wagon
Sleigh
Or on horseback
If so, when and where?
Years ago in So CA.


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds?
No real favorite.

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have?
Golden Lab.

[shines1971]

Happy Thursday everyone!! My son's team lost last night
but we have our team party on Saturday!!


Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited?
Lloret de Mar, Spain

Why was it such a good place?
Relaxing and beautiful beaches

Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited?
Oahu, Hawaii
Victoria, Canada -is this an island? We took the ferry from WA
South Padre Island, TX
Tybee Island, GA
St Simons, GA
Jekyll Island, GA

Have you ever lived on an island? no
If so, any pros or cons to it?


Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage
Wagon
Sleigh
Or on horseback
If so, when and where? Savannah, GA and I rode horses with the 4H club when I was younger


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds? little lap dogs...I would love to see a cat show

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have? miniature dogs - I am scared of big dogs


Today’s Word:
tat·ter·de·mal·ion [tat-er-di-meyl-yuhn, -mal-] noun
a shabbily dressed person


Today Is:
Innovation Day
Almond Day - YUMMO
Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Enjoy your Thursday!!

[Vichel]

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited?
Hmmm, I don't think I've been to a vacation spot yet that I didn't think was the best at the time. They were all great in their own way.

Why was it such a good place? I'll pick Italy for this question ... the history, architecture, food, shopping, vibrant street life, culture, etc.


Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited?
Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, New Britain Island, Oahu, St. Maarten, Bahamas, the Keys, Vancouver Island, Hvar, KorČula, BraČ, Crete, Rhodes, etc. Can't remember if there were any others.

Have you ever lived on an island? Australia
If so, any pros or cons to it? Pros: lots of coastline, great fishing and seafood. Cons: too far from everywhere, isolation (not just physically).


Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage Yes - Montreal
Wagon No
Sleigh Yes - Quebec
Or on horseback Yes, a few places.
If so, when and where?


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds?
I like a lot of breeds but my favourite is the Golden Retriever - both my dogs have been Goldies. But there are lots of others that are just as great. My daughter has a Flat-Coated Retriever who is just gorgeous. All dogs are.

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have?
Golden Retriever.

[toosie]

What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited? the first best place I always think of is Greece

Large or small, what islands have you visited? Some Greek island, Hawaiian islands, and Cayman Islands are the first to come to mind - there've been others, too.

Have you ever lived on an island? no, and I don't think I'd want to

Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage yes - buggy too
Wagon yes-ish - not in the wagon itself
Sleigh don't think so - not sure
Or on horseback with and without a saddle - plenty of times

Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds? Beagles are my favorite but I like lots of different breeds and mutts. Don't care for Chows, though.

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have? I don't like the idea of owning/keeping a dog - but I like to be around them.

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited? I love the Santa Barbara area. Oh wait we live just south of there. LOL OH well still love it. I love looking out the window at work and seeing the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands off the coast.

Why was it such a good place? For me the ocean and the view of the ocean is soothing.


Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited? Just the a couple of the Channel Islands here off the coast.

Have you ever lived on an island? No but would love to try it out.
If so, any pros or cons to it?


Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage
Wagon
Sleigh
Or on horseback Lots of times.
If so, when and where?Growing up, some friends owned pure bred Arabians. My friends dad and me were the only two people that seemed to be able to ride this one horse. His name was Al I ended up taking care of Al and the other Horses, especially when they left on a trip. Had to care for them, run then and then take them for a ride in the arena. That was a lot of work, but a lot of fun as well.


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds? I like our Chijuajua.

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have? Irish Setter


Today in History:
1659 The first known check was written for 400 pounds. It is on display in England at Westminster Abbey. I bet after that they started writing them on paper so they wouldn't weigh so much.
1751 Thomas Gray's "Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard," the most reprinted poem of the 1700s, first published in England
1852 Studebaker Brothers wagon company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, established in South Bend, Indiana
1857 Gallaudet College, world's first college for deaf people formed in Washington D.C.
1946 1st commercially designed helicopter tested in Bridgeport, Connecticut
1962 Flooding in the coastal areas of West Germany killed 315 and destroyed the homes of about 60,000 people
1968 1st 911 phone system went into service in Haleyville, Ala
1978 The first public computer bulletin board system went online in Chicago

[Granny Sue]

Good afternoon all! I woke up this morning not feeling too hot...or hot depending on what way you look at it. I ended up in a sweatfest and seem to feel much better! Yeah!

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited? I think everywhere I visit is the best spot...hard to choose.

Why was it such a good place? Experiencing and seeing new things is so very cool to me.

Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited? Big Island and Ohau Hawaii, Nassau and Freeport Bahamas....A bunch of little ones that I can't remember the names of.

Have you ever lived on an island? Nope

Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage
Wagon
Sleigh
Or on horseback
If so, when and where?
All of the above here and there.

Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds?

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have?

I hope you all have a great day!

[TT Dave]

Today's Question:
What is the best vacation spot you've ever visited?

I would probably say Southern California. We spent most of our time in the Los Angeles area but we also got to visit Palm Springs as well.


Why was it such a good place? Great beaches, all sorts of tourist spots.


Bonus Question:
Large or small, what islands have you visited? South Padre Island, TX

Have you ever lived on an island? No, but I wouldn't mind living on South Padre!
If so, any pros or cons to it?


Horsepower Question:
Have you ever ridden in a horse drawn:
Carriage
Wagon
Sleigh
Or on horseback
If so, when and where? Horseback with my cousins up in Missouri when I was about 8 years old. I also rode on a pony when I was a kid here in Texas...lol.


Just for fun:
Recently the Westminster Kennel Club held their annual dog show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Whether you own(ed) a dog or not, do you have any favorite dog breeds?

Jack Russell Terrier, Beagles, Labs, Golden Retriever

If you could own any breed, had the space, time, resources, etc. what breed of dog (or mutt most resembling a breed) would you want to have?