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Old 04-10-2012, 11:03 AM
 
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe
Water taxi
Other:
Houseboat
Sea Doo
Destroyer
Frigate
Battleship
Dock Landing Ship
Aircraft Carriers


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ?
Yep

If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them?
Worlds Best Dad plus several plaques for various things..

Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination?
Last fall.

Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (eldest, youngest, middle, etc)?
5 and I am the eldest.
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Old 04-10-2012, 11:30 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe
Water taxi
Other:


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ?
Nope.

If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them?


Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination?
Last October


Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (eldest, youngest, middle, etc)? Only one. Younger sister.


Today in History:

1790 Robert Gray is first American to circumnavigate the Earth
1825 First hotel in Hawaii opens
1849 Safety pin patented by Walter Hunt (New York City); sold rights for $100
1866 American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) forms
1912 RMS Titanic sets sail for its 1st and last voyage
1955 Dr. Jonas Salk successfully tests Polio vaccine


Today’s Word:

Caparison / kuh-PAR-uh-suhn \ , verb;
1. To dress richly; deck.
2. To cover with a caparison.
noun:
1. A decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
2. Rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.


Today Is:

Equal Pay Day
National Be Kind to Lawyers Day
National Farm Animals Day
One Day Without Shoes Day No can do. I always wear shoes.
National Library Workers Day
National Sibling Day
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Old 04-10-2012, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Central New York
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe
Water taxi
Other: Sailboat


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ? Nope.

If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them?


Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination? Last fall.. Flu Shot.


Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (eldest, youngest, middle, etc)? I have a step-sister, step-brother, and a half brother. I am the eldest.
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:09 PM
 
Location: home...finally, home .
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship yes
Row boat yes
Dinghy that is sort of a rowboat, I think
Ferry boat yep
Barge/canal boat probably
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer Yes
Submarine not when it was below. just on a school trip with my class
Hovercraft no
Kayak/canoe yes, in camp
Water taxi yes

Houseboat yes, but not out in the water, just docked

Battleship Just the USS Constitution and that kind of thing


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ?

only for my children

Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination?

The flu shot last October

Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (

only one and I am two years older than he
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:20 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe
Water taxi
Other:


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ?
Nope!
If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them?


Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination?
Years!

Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (eldest, youngest, middle, etc)?


Today in History:

1790 Robert Gray is first American to circumnavigate the Earth
1825 First hotel in Hawaii opens
1849 Safety pin patented by Walter Hunt (New York City); sold rights for $100
1866 American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) forms
1912 RMS Titanic sets sail for its 1st and last voyage
1955 Dr. Jonas Salk successfully tests Polio vaccine


Today’s Word:

Caparison / kuh-PAR-uh-suhn \ , verb;
1. To dress richly; deck.
2. To cover with a caparison.
noun:
1. A decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
2. Rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.


Today Is:

Equal Pay Day
National Be Kind to Lawyers Day
National Farm Animals Day
One Day Without Shoes Day
National Library Workers Day
National Sibling Day
Thanks Kobber!
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Old 04-10-2012, 01:04 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?


Day Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Row boat
Ferry boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
bass boat
police boat
water taxi
pontoon boat
jon boat
head boat
pirate ship
those little kid boat rides at the amusement park

Almost forgot the HMS Queen Mary docked in Long Beach, Cal. and open for touring

Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ?


No

Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination?


About 5 years ago (tetanus)

Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (eldest, youngest, middle, etc)?


One - oldest



Today Is:

National Be Kind to Lawyers Day

Last edited by LauraC; 04-10-2012 at 01:19 PM..
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Old 04-10-2012, 01:28 PM
 
Location: at home
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe
Water taxi
Other:


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ?Yes

If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them? Dog and horse shows


Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination? two years ago


Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up 4 I'm number 3
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Old 04-10-2012, 09:18 PM
 
Location: Covington County, Alabama
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe
Water taxi
Other: Jon boat


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ? No

If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them?


Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination? Flu shot last fall


Just for Fun:

Today is National Sibling Day. How many siblings do you have and what’s your position in the line-up (eldest, youngest, middle, etc)? 1 and I am oldest.


Today in History:

1790 Robert Gray is first American to circumnavigate the Earth
1825 First hotel in Hawaii opens
1849 Safety pin patented by Walter Hunt (New York City); sold rights for $100
1866 American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) forms
1912 RMS Titanic sets sail for its 1st and last voyage
1955 Dr. Jonas Salk successfully tests Polio vaccine


Today’s Word:

Caparison / kuh-PAR-uh-suhn \ , verb;
1. To dress richly; deck.
2. To cover with a caparison.
noun:
1. A decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
2. Rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.


Today Is:

Equal Pay Day
National Be Kind to Lawyers Day
National Farm Animals Day I like to eat most of them. Fried or grilled.
One Day Without Shoes Day
National Library Workers Day
National Sibling Day I asked for a sister but mom said no.
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Old 04-10-2012, 11:13 PM
 
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Today’s Question:

Today in 1912 the Titanic set sail on its maiden, and final, voyage. Which of the following types of sea-craft have you ever been a passenger or worker on?

Cruise ship
Speedboat/Motor boat
Catamaran/yacht
Row boat YES
Dinghy
Ferry boat
Barge/canal boat
Riverboat/Paddlesteamer
Submarine
Hovercraft
Kayak/canoe YES
Water taxi
Other:


Extra Credit Question:

Do you have any trophies on display in your home ? Not anymore, but we used to have our kids trophies from violin, they are boxed up now.

If yes, for what endeavour(s) did you win it/them?


Bonus Question:

When was the last time you had a vaccination? Does a flu shot count as a vaccination? If so this year. If not, I had a mumps vaccine in my 20's many moons ago.
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